8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
1/130
Syllabus Forming Committe
History
Dr. Vijay Poonacha T. - Chairman
Professor, Department of History
Kannada University, Hampi
Vidyaranya, Bellary District - 583 276
Dr. Narendra Prasad S. - Member
Professor, Department of History
JSS Womens College
Saraswathipuram, Mysore
Dr. K. Mahesh - Member
Senior Grade Lecturer
First Grade Government College
Shidlagatta, Chikkaballapura District
Dr. Vagiswari - Member
Professor, Department of History
Christ College, Hosur Road, Bangalore
Dr. Shashidhara - Member
Reader
Department of History
Bangalore University
Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore
Dr. Parimala Rao - Member
CWDS, 25, Bhaiveer Singh Marg
New Delhi 110 001
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
2/130
2
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
5 Standard
History
Chapter 1
India and Its People 1. Extent - To understand Indian's position - Use of Atlas locate India - Trace the extent of one's own
in international community - Testing the students skill on using region, such as the zone,
the Atlas territory etc and locate the surro-
ndings, regions.
2. Boundries - To understand problems like - Locate the borders of India through - T race the borders of one's own
border disputes between states on Atlas district, taluk, village, hobli etc
and wars caused by crossing the - Locate countries sarrounding India along with water bodies like
border etc. - Quiz on names of borders countries lakes, ponds, rivers, hills,
surroundings and directions. forest patch, grazing fields,
bomboo grooves, waste lands.
3. Rivers - To understaned issues like use - Locate the origin path and area of - Locate and trace the flew of
and conservation of water, importance rivers in the Atlas. rivers in one's region.
Water disputes between states - Quiz on promient rivers and their - Locate important streams /
Interlinking of rivers between location. ponds in one's region.
north and south India. - Identify the agricultural crops
and their patterns along
these water bodies
4. Coastal Region - Sea Shore - To realise problems of Indian - Locate important parts and harbours - Collection and study of
defence of aminent India. varieties of mind / sand,
- Understand occurence of - Draw the map and the coastal border. sweet/salty water.natural disasters like sunami - Findout the kind crops, fruits
- Understand and be able to nuts, vegetables, flowers or
explain problems of vanishing plants, shrubs grown in these
sea coast, lifting of and from varieties of mild or soil and
seashore. water bodies.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
3/130
3
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
- To understand Indian's trade - Explanation regarding bio-diversity - Collect varieties of leaves
link with other countries. of flora and Fauna. and flowers to be pressed
- Link Bio-diversity, destruction - Test on Bio-diversity. and preserved between sheets
with real life events like of paper and later present
elephants said into agricultural them in an exhibition appro
lands, pollution, smog etc. priately named/with titles
and spelies mentioned.
5. Diversities - To understand diversity and - Introducing culture, langauge costume, - Activities such as asking chil
a. People multicultural presence in food of different parts of the country. dren/students to address the
cinema literature, sports. class in their native languages
b. Biodiversity - Project for 5 marks on diversity. - Holding an ethnic day so that
the regional diversity in
Customes are seen.
- Food festival, where simple
regional snaks can be tasted.
- Exhibition of projects, on
annual life
- Models of bio-diversity
- Listing of flora and fauna
existing in one's region.
- Collecting and recognising
various seeds of fruits and
flowers of the area.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
4/130
4
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 2
Pre-History of India 1. The Evolution of Life - To explain the concept that man - Explain about various stages of - Collection of pictures.
is a social animal. evolution through.
- Link the present industrial sed - Pictures
human life and compare with - Pencil sketch and drawing.
the early stages. - Test through oral question and
answer session.
2. Stone Age - To know why wheels are with - Locate the pre-historic settlements on - E xamining the handicraft
spokes, from where the pulleys a map. industry of one's own area.
of a well came from. - Observe the drawings and pictures of - Collecting various tools of
- Link this above mentioned early man. writing.
transformation with the early - Trace the phased manner of evolution - Preparing replices of pre
period, to justify learning of through project work, which is evalu historic tools in clay /
this topic. ated for 5 or 10 marks of a unit test. thermacole / mud / wood
- An oral presentation should ecompany which can than be used as a
the project. teaching aid.
Chapter 3
Indus Civilization 1. Introduction - To understand the present - Explanation through pictures of Indus - List the names of various sites
2. Major Centres Cities arrangement of urban planning. scripts sculpture, jewellery etc. of Indus civilisation.
3. Town Planning / Builidings - To understand the orgin of - Use of map of India to locate the - Locate them on the map of
4. Economic Life division of cities/towns into Indus belt. India.5. Art residential, industrials - Test in the form of Drawing or college
6. Social Life commercial units. of Indus topics like sculptures toys,
7. Script - To realise the origin of urban jewellary, tools map with Indus sites
8. Decline of the Cities infrastructure like paved roods, marked
drainages etc.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
5/130
5
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 4
The Vedic Age 1. Beginning of the Vedic Period - To know how present day - Explanation through comparitive - List various occupation groups
2. Rigvedic / Culture political, social identities such analysis of position of women, system in one's area.
3. Political System as democratic institutions like of education policy etc.
4. Economic System panchayats, marriage, caste - Objective type based questions in a
5. Society hierarchies originated. written test.
6. Later Vedic Period - Changes
Chapter 5
Jainism and Buddhism 1. Factors which led to the - To understand why new sects - Explanation through stories and - Visiting Jaina or Buddhist
Rise of New Religion continously emerge in all legends such as the Jataka tales. temples/monastry/seminary
2. Jainism - Life and Teachings religions. - Explanation through historical events
of Vardhamana Mahavira - To understand why varieties of such as Ashoka's patronage, Harsha's3. Buddhism - Life and Teachings branches / divisions exist in all support etc.
of Gautama Buddha religious to this day. - Evaluation through quiz either
- To understand the process of individual or group base.
protests in religions with
Jainism and Buddhism as
examples.
Chapter 6
Ancient North India 1. Republics, Janapadas - To understand why and how - Using maps to locate republics and - On a printed map of India
and Ganarajyas democracy asa tradition is Janapadas. republics can be located
2. Impact of Foreign Invasions stable in India. - Trace the route of Alexander's or marked.
- To understand how the present compaign on the map. - On a printed map of India
Democratic institutions are based - Narrate the stories of the compaign route of Alex
on the tradition of assent and confrontations between Pururava and under can be traced or
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
6/130
6
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
dissent of India from anient Alexander Ambi and others. marked.
period - Group Discussion for 05 marks. - A brief 10 minute skit on
- To realise how closely inter - The group can be of 5 members, Alexander and pururava
linked are the systems of local taking 5 specific tasks like writing, can be enacted by the
self government of the present collecting the data, presentation, students in the class room,
with the part. drawing etc and marks awarded with the script prepared by
the students themselves.
Chapter 7
The Age of Mauryas 1. Chandragupta Maurya - To know where the symbols of - Use of map of India to, trace the extent - Collecting pictures,
2. Asoka modern India such as Ashoka of Mouryan Empire- locate kaling to photographs of Mouryan
3. Spread of Dhamma - Chakra on the flag, currency etc explain Ashoka's compaign - locate monuments.
4. Administrative System came from. centres of mouryan art. - Drawing the monuments and
5. Art and Architecture - To understand the origin of - Use of pictures of Mouryan exhibiting them which later
6. Decline present administrative divisions Monuments as teaching tools. can be used as teaching tool.
such as district taluks, hobli etc. - Evaluation can be marks based
assignment on the drawing and
labeting of saranath pillar or sanchi
stupa.
Chapter 8
Ancient South India 1. Sangam Age - To understand how the present - Explanation through map of south * List the names of urban2. Satavahanas - Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and India to locate centres trade centres, part
Gautamiputra Satakarni other regional cultures of south - Regional kingdoms and capitals, cities and harbours of ancient
3. Trade and Urban Life India emerged. - Centres of art of these kingdoms. and modern south India on
4. Religion, Language and Literature - To know how the present - Trading centres. a printed map.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
7/130
7
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
5. Kadambas - Mayura Sharma - urbanisation of Southern India - Narrating stories of classics such as * Field trip to study a regional
Contribution to Literature. is a continuation of the economy Manimekhalai Shilappadikaram, structure such as a temple,
6. Gangas - Durvinita - Contributions of urban centres/temple towns of Bharata Bahubali Basadi / Chaitya.to literature. ancient and medieval South India. - Class room reading of reigional
7. Art and Architecture. literature to familiasie students with
8. Status of Women regional writing as part of method of
teaching.
Chapter 9
Kushanas 1. Sungas and Kavas - To understand how the present - Use of map to locate the Kushana - Locating Gandhara art centres
2. Kushanas image of Buddha was formulated. area, centres of Gandhara art and on the political map of India
a. Kanishka - To understand how non-indian culture. and Asia
b. Religion cultural trends assimilated with - Explanation through pictures of - Collecting and exhibiting
c. Art and Architecture regional cultures to forge new Gandhara icons. pictures of Gandhara and
d. Literature identity. - Drawing and sketching of Gandhara Mathura monuments and
and Mathura images, monuments as images.
minor projects, which then can be
evaluated for 5 to 10 marks or as
home assignments.
Chapter 10
The Guptas 1. Chandragupta I - To understand the origin of - Explanation through using of maps to - Enacting skit on the themes2. Samudragupta II Ayurvedic medicine. trace the extent Guptas empire. of prominent plays of the
3. Chandragupta II - To know from where and how - Using pictures, plates, photographs to Gupta period.
4. Fahian our knowledge of mettalurgy, explain Gupta art tradition. - Visit museums to study
5. Contributions to Literature physical sciences such as mathe - Narrate stories, tales of important Gupta coinage and art.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
8/130
8
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
6. Art and Architecture matics, astronomy etc evolved. literary works of Kalidasa, Basava - Prepare a list of important
7. Science - To know the evolution of state- - a written test. scientific discoveries and
8. Decline craft literary traditons in various and inventions of the Gupta
languages period and trace their
- All the above three provides a relevance to the present.
link in understanding the
existing systems of kowledge
and institutions such as polity,
trade, economy, industrial
networking etc.
Chapter 11
Vardhans, Chalukyan 1. Vardhanas - To know how the present - Using maps to locate their respective - Field visit to chalukya, pallava
and Pallavas 2. Harsha Varadhanas - Literature - mercanti le group formation centres of power, extent of empires. architectural centre.
Nalanda University - tradition is derived. - Use of OHP's, LCD's to explain the - F ield visit to observe and
Religious Assemblies. - To understand how the present architectural contributions of the study temples of ancient or
3. Pllavas of Kanchi - Literature form of temple archiecture dynasty. medieval period.
- Temples - Heun-Tsang evolved. - Photographs, Line drawings, sketches - Collect photos of chalukya,
to explain their architecture. Pallava monuments and
- Evaluation based on project work that arrange for an exhibition
involves collection of photographs/ of those.drawing/sketching/painting of the - List the names of foreign
monuments etc, which can be either travellers who visited India
graded or marked or given as home during the vardhana,
assignment. chalukya and pallava period.
- An oral test.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
9/130
9
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
6 Standard
History
Chapter 1
India and Outside World 1. Introduction - To understand that India had - Make a list of important tenante of - Collect picture of the founders
2. Rise of Christianity and Islam contact with outside world. Christianity and Islam. of Christianity and Islam.
3. Crusades, Arabs, Mongols, - To understand the circumstan- - Mark on an outline map the birth place - Collect information on
4. Turks, Political ces which led to the advent of Christianity and Islam. festivals and rituals
5. Cultural and Trade Contacts of Christianity and Islam to - Ask questions and supplementary associated with Christianity
India and the impact which questions. and Islam.
resulted from it.
- To realise that India had
cultural and commercial
contacts with countries such as
Arabia, Mangolia and Turkey.
Chapter 2
Rajputs and Their
Contemporries 1. Palas - Know the contributions of - Make a list of important Rajput - Mark the Rajput States on
2. Gurjara - Prathiharas Rajupt Kings. kings. outline map.
a. Rajputs - Know the contributions of - Which are the important Literary - Collect pictures and informa-
b. Society and Culture Palas and Gurjaras. works of Rajput period. tion about Rajput rulers.
c. Literature - Understand the administrative - Mark on outline map areas ruled - Collect pictures of Rajput
d. Economy and socio-ecoinomic life of by Rajput Kings. Architectural Monuments.
e. Religion and Sects medieval period. - Questions and group discussions.
f. Arts and Architecture
g. Economic Condition
h. Contributions
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
10/130
10
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 3
Prominent Kingdoms of
South India 1. Rastrakutas - Understand the rise and - Make a list of contribution made by - Mark on outline map on the
2. Kalyani Chalukyas growth of culture in Southern South Indian kings for the growth of areas ruled by Rastrakutas,
3. Hoysalas India. regional languages and literature. Chalukyas, Hoysala and
4. Cholas - Historical importance of - Make a list of contributions made by Cholas.
a. Society and Culture Deccan region and major Rastakutas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and - Cultivate interest among
b. Literature dynastics who ruled from Cholas to Art and Architecture. important literary works
c. Society Deccan. of South India.
d. Economic Life - Territorial expansion and
e. Religion and Sects battles among the South
f. Art and Architecture Indian Kingdom.- Contributions made by South
Indian Dynasties to Promote
Regional language, Art and
Architecture.
Chapter 4
Religious Ideas and
Social Reformers 1. Shankaracharya (Advaita) - Understand the circumstances - Ask questions relating to the teachings - Collect pitctures of important
2. Ramanujacharya (Vishistadvitha) which led to Religious of Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhwa and religious sect founders.
3. Madhwacharya (Dwaita) reforms. Basaveswara. - Collect simple Vachanas and
4. Basaveshavara - To realise that religious - Explain with suitable examples on to practice them.
(Shakti Vishistadvaita) reformers emphasized simple how new Religious safe contributed
5. Vachana Movement way to achive salvotion. to the growth of language and
literature.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
11/130
11
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
- Attempts made by reformers
to remove blind believes
among the people.
Chapter 5
Delhi Sultenate 1. Polity - Know about important Delhi - Discusses the achivements and - On an outline map locate the
2. Economy Sultans and their achivements contributions of important Delhi extent of Delhi Sultane King-
3. Society and contributions. Sultane. dom, capital cities, places of
- Administrative reforms - Make the students understand the Architectural importance and
introduced by Delhi Sultane. extent of Delhi Sultans kingdom with commercial centres.
- Contributions made by Delhi the help of a map. - Collect pictures of monu-
Sultane to Art and - Using suitable picture explain the ments built by Delhi Sultane.
Architecture. contributions of Delhi Sultans to
Architecture.
Chapter 6
Bhakti Cult 1. Bhakti Cult - Introduction - Realise the goal and objectives - Make a list of Teachings Preached - Collect pictures of important
2. Chaitanya of Bhakti movement. by the Bhakti Saints. religious reformers.
3. Gurunanak - Realise that Bhakti movement - Contribution of Bhakti Saints to - Know about songs and other
4. Meera Bai promoted. Social harmony promote Hindu muslim unity. literary forms used by
5. Sufi Saints among different sections of - Make a list of places. religious leaders.
6. Chishtis people.
- Bhakti movement promotedregional language and
literature.
Chapter 7
Vijayanagara 1. Introduction - The circumstance which led - Make a list of the Vijayananagara - Collect pictures of Vijaya-
2. Dynasties to the foundation of Vijaya- rulers of four dynasties. nagara Monuments.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
12/130
12
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
a. Sangama nagar empire. - List out significant literary works - Collect more information on
b. Saluva - Know the important Vijaya- and monuments. the glory of Hampi, the
c. Tuluva nagar rulers and their - Locate the places which were being capital.of Vijayanagara
d. Aravidu achivements and contributions. rules by Vijayanagara kings in a - Know more about literary
3. Devaraya - II - Understand the glory and map. songs of Purandaradasa and
4. Krishnadevaraya Vijayanagar empire as Kanakadasa.
5. Batttle of Talikota revealed from the accounts of
6. Foreign Travellers foreign travellers.
7. Contributions - Importance of battle of
A. Literature Talikote.
B. Art and Architecture - Contribution of Vijayanagara
C. Society to Art, Architecture and
D. Economy Culture.
Chapter 8
Bahamani Sultans 1. Introduction - Factors that lead - Understand the polit ical - Note the l ist of Sultans of Bahamani. - Mark on an outl ine map the
to the Rise of the Kingdom system established by - Note a special reference on areas ruled by Delhi Sultane.
2. Major Rulers Bahamani rulers. Mohamad Gawan. - Collect pictures of Monu-
3. Mahammed Gawan - Contribution made by - List out the monuments of Bahamani ments built by Delhi Sultane.
4. Decline of Bahamani Bahamani Rulers to literature, Sultans. - Collect more information on
5. Rise of New Kingdown Art and Architecture. - Locate the places which were being patronage extended by moha-
a. Immad Shahi of Birar - Political disintegration of rules by Bahamani kings in a map. mmad Gown to education
b. Nizam Shahi of Ahamad Nagar Bahamani kindgom and the
c. Adil Shahi of Bijapur rise of new independent states.
d. Barid Shahi of Bidar
e. Qutub Shahi of Golkonda
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
13/130
13
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
6. Contributions
a. Literature
b. Art and Architecture
c. Society
d. Economy
Chapter 9
The Mughals 1. Important Rulers - Understand the Mughal poli- - Make a list of the Mughal kings - Mark on an outline map area
a. Babur tical system and important and their contributions. under Mughal rule, capital
b. Akbar rulers, their life and - Locate the places which were being cities and commercial cities.
c. Jahangir achivements. rules by Mughals kings in a map. - Collect more information on
d. Shershah - Factors which led to decline Taj Mahal and Mayura
e. Shahajan of Mughals. Throne.f. Aurangzeb - Reforms introduced by
g. Decline of Mughals Mughals in the field of
2. Political System administration, economy
3. Economic Condition religion
4. Society and Religion - Contribution of Mughals to
5. Art and Architecture Art and Literature.
Chapter - 10
Shivaji 1. Life - Understand how early life and - Locate the places which were being - Collect pictures of Shivaji.
2. Achievements political environment rules by Shivaji in a map. - Collect more information on
3. Administrative System influenced political rise of - List out the administration reforms built by Shivaji.
4. Military System shivaji. of Shivaji. - Know more about Naval force
5. Revenue System - Relation between shivaji and - Noting the nature of military system established by Shivaji.
6. Social Condition Adil shahi's and Mughale. of Shivaji with special reference to
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
14/130
14
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
- Character of the Maratha naval administration.
State System.
Chapter 11
Karnataka History 1. Introduction - Understand the political - Locate Mysore, Keladi, Chitradurga, - Collect information and
2. Wodeyars of Mysore system which emerged in Yalahanka, Coorg (Kodagu), Chittur pictures on Mysore Dasara.
3. Keladi Rules Karnataka after the decline of and Tulunadu in a map. - Collect information and
4. Nayakas of Chitradurga Vijayanagara. - Explain the nature of wars held pictures of Palace, Forte built
5. Yalahanka Nadaprabhaus - Contributions made by between British and Hyder-Tipu by Chitradurga Nayakas,
6. Kings of Coorg regional Chiefs to economic through the help of map. Keladi Chiefs, Yalahanka
7. Kittur Province development and cultural life - Note the contribution of various Prabhus and Tipu Sultan.
8. Rulers of Tulunadu - Political military system and administrators ruled in different parts
9. Nayakas of Hydrabad Karnataka economic reforms introduced of Kannada region.
10. Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
15/130
15
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
7 Standard Total Period -30
History
Chapter 1
India and the
Modern World 1. Renaissance - To understand the background - Use the maps for such topics like - Prepare a list of new
a. Humanism of 20th political and economic geographical discoveries, tall of discoveries.
b. Art, Architecture, Science systems of Asia, Africa and constantinople. - Familiarise the life history
c. Spread of Renaissance America. - Use of photographs, plates etc for of important reformers and
2. Reformation - To understand the problems of teaching Renaissance Art and Archi scientists.
a. Sale of Indulgence the, original inhabitantants and tecture along with introducing relevant
b. Martin Luther their identities of these lands. literature ex: Roopadarshi by K.V. Ayyer
c. Counter Reformation - To get a background to under - Trace the prominent geographical
4. Effects of Reformation stand issues such as slavery, expenditions on the map which can
3. Geagraphical Explorations American / Red Indian identities, then be evaluated for either 5 ora. Introduction Afrikaneers / people of Africa 10 marks.
New Inventions and issues associated with them.
b. Fall of Constantinople
c. Marco Polo
d. Vasco-Da-Gama
e. Discovery of America
f. Ferdinand Megallon
g. Consequences
Chapter 2
Europeans in India 1. Background of the Advent - To analyse and be aware of the - Use of map to locate the European - Prepare a list of exports from
of Europeans origin of extensive use of Euro- trade centres. India before and during the
2. Portuguese-Albuquarque- pean / English language and - Writer Test. time of the arrival of
Decline of Portuguese culture at present. - List the most valuable Europeans.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
16/130
16
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
3. Dutch - To know the difference in the commodities imported from
4. English East India Company economic status of India from India into the Europe markets.
5.French East India Company the present to that of pre
colonial era.
Chapter 3
India in 18th Century 1. Anarchichal Conditions in India - The study of their unit is - Explain the details of wars through - Preparing a l ist of valuable
1707-1757 2. Downfall of the Mughal Empire important to realise the dangers maps. materials of Mughal Empire
3. Administration of Peshwa Rulers of inter-state conflict and - Students would narrate and evaluate which was found during
4. Nawabs of Carnatic seperatist movements in India the wars in the class room. the invasion of Nadirshaw
5. Carnatic Wars at present. - Preparing a list of chronology
6. Nawabs of Bengal - - The unit demonstrates how the of wars and names of wars.
Battle of Plassey pressure generated by regional
7. Consequences conflicts regarding identities
resulted in European
domination.
Chapter 4
Rise of the English 1. Introduction - Indiscrimante granting of per - Chronological Table. - Preparation of compart lists
2. British Rule in Bengal mits in globalisation to multi - Use of map for explanations of war. for names of rulers, kingdoms
Robert Clive, Warren Hastings national companies leads into - Written Test. and centres of war.
3. Native Rulers disastrous results. This unit
4. Battles - Buxar demonstrates such results due
Anglo Maratha War to granting of unrestrained per-
Anglo Sikh War mits to the British, French,
Dutch and other Europeans.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
17/130
17
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
5. Administrative Changes
a. Revenue
b. Political
c. Military
Chapter 5
Hyder Ali and
Tippu Sultan 1. Introduction - To know the origin of Indu - Use of coins, currency and maps. - Filed visit to administrative
2. Hyder Ali strialisation and trade system - Use of photographs and plates. centres such as Mysore,
Anglo Mysore War of Karnataka at present. - Group discussion / Individual prese- Bangalore, Srirangapattana.
Emergence of New Mysore State - To know the reason for the ntation by student of 5 or 10 marks
3. Tippu Sultan location of the mint of evaluation.
Introduction Government of India in4. Architect of Modern Mysore State Mysore
a. Political Strategies
Alliances, Wars, Consequences
b. Economy, Trade -
Industry - Coinage
Revenue - Plantation
c. Society
Chapter 6
Impact of British
Rule on India 1. Administrative - To understand the reason for - Comparitive study of Revenue systems - Compare the past revenue
a. Civil Service the decline of Panchyat Raj as a part of teaching process. systems with that of the
b. The Military and Police system, extensive use of - A general introduction to prominent present.
c. The Judiciary English Language etc. writings of this period. ex: Dadabai
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
18/130
18
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
2. Economy Naoroji's ‘Poverty and Un British rule - List the important produce
a. Land Revenue Policy in India. of both of these periods.
b. The Permanent Settlement - Brief project report and oral test.
c. Mahalawari System
d. Ryotwari System
e. Consequences
2. Industry and Trade
- Consequences
3. Society - Legislations
- Reforms
4. English Education
- Changes
Chapter 7
Social Reform
Movements 1. Brahma Samaj - To know the origin and proble- - As a part of teaching method, a - Class room discussion on
2. Prarthana Samaj matic nature of caste system, general introduction to the Bengali the changed position of
3. Satyashodaka Samaj the practise of dowry etc. literature of the period for ex: Bankim women.
4. Arya Samaj - To understand the prices of chandra chatarjee, Sharat Chandra
5. Theosophical Society Non-governmental /people's Chattopadhyaya's works.
6. Sri Narayan Guru Movement intiatives at bringing about ups.
7. Aligarh Movement changes.Chapter 8
Indian Resistance
to British Rule 1. Introduction - To understand the background - As a part of teaching methodology - Location of centres of war
2. First War of Independence of Gandhiji's Non-violent use of popular historical literature and on map.
3. Causes opposition. cinema. Ex. Works of william Dalnymple, - List out important dates.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
19/130
19
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
a. Political Ketan mehta's movie ‘Mangal Pande’ etc. - Listout names of rulers and
b. Economic - Preparation of analytical (brief) leaders.
c. Administrative write ups. - List out important dates.
Partition Bengal - List out names of rulers and
Rowlatt Act - Jallianwala Bagh leaders.
Chapter 9
National Movement 1. Introductoin - The dangers of unrestricted - Teaching in Disucussion made - Preparatoin of a list of names
2. Growth of Nationalism liberalisation and globalisation - Use of popular mediums such as of leaders and events.
3. Foundation of Indian is the emergence of disguised literature / cinema on Gandhi etc.
National Congress colonialism. To combat this a - Quiz
- Nature and Characterist ics study of this unit is essential.
4. Early Leaders
- A.O. Hyume, Gokhale,
Surendranath Byanarji
- Objectives and Methods
5. Formation of Muslim League
6. Extremist Leaders - Lal, Bal, Pal
7. Revolutionaries - V.D. Savarkar,
Arbindo Gosh
8. Home Rule Movement - Tilak,
Annie Basent
9. British Reaction to National
Movement
a. Divide and Rule -
Partition of Bengal
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
20/130
20
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
b. Rowlath Act
c. Tragedy of Jallianwallabagh
d. First World War and
Respose of IndiansChapter 10
National Movement
(Gandhian Era) 1. Introduction - Making an attempt to explain - Discussion mode. - Collection of newspaper
2. Gandhi's Early Life the growth of modern - use of map. reports of the Gandhian
3. Gandhi's Entry into the democratic India which had - Written test. period and exhibiting them.
National Movement inspiration from Gandhi's - Reading of literature and
a. Non-co-operation Movement great ideals of Non-violence, watching cinema-both of these
b. Civil Disobdience Movement Swarajya and Satyagraha. belonging or representing that
c. Quit India Movement period.Chapter 11
National Movement
Partition and
Independence 1. Introduction - To know how the national - Use of map. - Watching movies such as
2. Impact of IInd World War movements made impact - Use of popular music, literature Richard Atonborou's Gandhi,
3. Jinnah-Separate State for Muslims in building up the modern, cinema etc. Ketan mehta's Sardar, M.S.
4. I.N.A. Subhaschandra Bose stable and democratic India. Satya's Garam Hawa and
5. Towards Independence - To understand the dimensions so on.
of Partition of India and Jinnah. - List names of important
- To study the contributions of national leaders.
Nehru, political agitations of
Subhashchandra Bose and
Social concerns of
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
21/130
21
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
8 Standard
History
Chapter 1
Sources of History 1. Introduction - Conemporary events such as - Use of inscriptions, seals, rewards, - Collection and exhibition of
2. Literature change governments, develop- coins, copper plate rewards. coins, palm leaf rewards,
3. Inscriptions ment in information sector, - Introduce the branch of Oral traditions photographs etc.
4. Numismatics business/trade strategies cannot - Brief writeup an any one of the
5. Architecture be understood without the help sources.
6. Monuments of sources like newspapers, - Presentation on any of the sources.
7. Legends radio, television, magazine.
8. Oral Sources - Similarly to know and underest
and the past sources of ancient
period are very essential.
Chapter 2
Geographical Features
and Pre-history of India 1. Introduction - To know-India's defence - Use of charts and maps for - Survey and maping of one's
2. Geographical features of India preparation-Problems of geographical features. own area's geography.
3. Pre-historic Period border encroachment. - Use of models of tools, pictures and - Listing of ponds, grazing
a. Old Stone Age - To understand issues like river photographs. lands and other physical
b. Microlithic Age water disputes, interlinking of - Written test. features of the region.
c. Neolithic Age rivers of North and South India. - Drawing the map of India locating - Drawing the map / ground
d. Metal Age - To Understand crisis and the prehistoric sites. plan with directions of one's
dangers of shrinking of coastal school/home/street/major
lands, excessive lifiting of and buildings etc.
from river beds etc.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
22/130
22
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 3
Indias Ancient
Civilizations 1. Introduction - To understand the present - Use of pictures, replicas of bronze - Visiting a museum to study
2. Indus Civilization system of urban planning figures, seals of Indus valley civilisation. Indus artifacts.
3. Vedic Age - Early Vedic Period - To understand and analyse - Use of map to locate the topographical - Group discussion on position
a. Polity various cointemporary extent; sites, of the civilisation. of women in comparitive
b. Society institutions such as caste system made the present with the
c. Religious Beliefs by tracing their original exista past.
nces as social hierarchies.
- To understand how the insti-
tutions of monarchy evolved.
Chapter 4
World's Ancient
Civilizations 1. Introduction - To understand the present or - Lecture - Demonstration - Discussion on comparitive.
2. Egyption Civilization contemporary revival of several - Use of Globe and map of the world. strengths of civilisations of
3. Measapotamian Civilization Asian nations / societies life - Use of Photograph, pictures. Asia, Africa and America.
4. Chinese Civilization china, Taiwan, Japan. - Question and Answer session. - Through comparison link
a. Polity - To understand, analyse the the achievements of these areas
b. Society European dominations in in the present with that of
c. Religious Beliefs economy & international the past.
d. Literature relations.
e. Science
f. Art and Architecture
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
23/130
23
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 5
Greek, Roman and
American Civilization 1. Introduction - To understand the culture - Projecting the western documentaries - Comparative studies on the
2. Greek, Roman and and societies of counterparts and cinemas. contemparary civilisations.
American Civilization of Anciant India. - Explain the details to the students
a. Polity through LCD projectors.
b. Society
c. Religious Beliefs
d. Science
e. Literature
f. Art and Architecture
Chapter 6North India from
6th C.B.C. to 3rd C.B.C. 1. Introduction - To understand the origin of the - Narration of Buddhist and Jaina tales - Trace Alexander's route
2. Birth of New Religions traditions of Assent and Dissent such as jatakas as part of teaching. across the map of India.
a. Jainism in Indian society which is also - Using photographs, plates as teaching - Read Jaina, Buddhist Stories.
b. Buddhism the basis on which the tools to explain Gandhara and Mathura - Visit a nearby chaitya, Stupa
3. Foreign Invasion - Alexander - democratic system of country images. or a vihara.
Impact of Foreign Invation functions. - Group Discussion.
- To understand and appreciate
the heterodoxical traditions.
Chapter 7
Mouryas- Kushanas 1. Mouryas - Policy - Society - - It helps in understanding the - Trace the geneology and chronology - Drawing the Sanchi stupa.
Economy - Literature - origin of modern Indian identities through flowdiagram. - Drawing and naming of the
Art and Architecture such as the wheel on the flag, - Photogaphs of Mouryas monuments. various components of the
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
24/130
24
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
2. Kushanar - Policy - Society - Ashoka pillar on currency etc. - Use of map to indicate. Saranath Colum.
Economy - Literature - - To know the origin of the i. Capital - Collection of photographs
Art and Architecture present administrative hierarchy. ii . Provinces and their capitals. such as tourist broachure,
- To know how the age of the iii. economic centres. photo cards of the
Mouryas provides a link to iv. Ports / harbours. monuments.
understand practise of politics v. Extent of the empire.
in contemporary India. - Quiz on centres of art, li terature,
Administrative units and Economic
System.
- Drawing of monuments such as Sanchi
stupa as home assignment and later
evaluated for 5 or 10 marks.
Chapter 8
The Guptas and
the Vadhanas 1. Introduction - To dissect and understand the - Discuss the writings of prominent - List the contemporary names
2. The Gupta Age: link between economic authors of the Gupt period, such as of several defence and
a. Polity prosperity and urbanisation as Kalidas Bhasa etc, either through communication satellites
b. Society is happening at present. i. a Short skit connect them with the names
c. Economy - To understand the contem- ii. narrating the stories. of Gupta period.
d. Religious Beliefs porary feature of interdepen- - Trace the connections between - List of writers and their titles.
e. Literature dency between administration eonomic prosperity, increased trade, - Locate the areas of Gupta
f. Science and leading business houses. growth or urbanisation greater monuments on the map of
g. Art and Architecture - To get a link to the present fea importance to imperial power etc. India.
3. The Vardhanas ture of large reserveir of techni - Group disucussion / presentation with - List of important writers and
a. Polity cal pool, trace its origin to the seperate but equal marks for write up, their works.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
25/130
25
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
b. Society evolution of science and tech- presentation, line drawings / sketches - List the names of scientists
c. Economy nology from the Gupta age. and Photos / pictures. and their scientific contribution.
d. Religious Beliefs - Explore how many of these
e. Literature names, discoveries and inven-
f. Science tions are being used at present.
g. Art and Architecture
Chapter 9
South India form
3rd C.B.C. to 6th C.B.C. 1. Introduction - To understand how the present - A tabulation chart for geneology. - Mind maping for dynasties
2. Satavahanas linguistic regions of South - Time line for chronology. qulers and administrative units.
3. Kadambas India emerged. - Readings from classics of period / - Attempt to read and translate
4. Gangas - To understand the origin and narrating the stories / lengends of this a few words / sentences of
5. Contributions evolution of specific regional period. Halamidi inscription and
a. Polity cultural identities of South - Drawing / sketching of Satavahana other inscriptions of the
b. Society India at present. and Ganga Monuments. period.
c. Economy - To be aware as to how inter- - Preparing a list of the architecultural
d. Religious Beliefs dependent linguistic traditions centres of Gangas and Kadambas and
e. Literature always are. Satavahanas and locating them on a map.
f. Science Both of the above mentioned can be
g. Art and Architecture evaluated as home assignment / marks
based internal assignment.Chapter 10
The Chalukyas of
Badami and the
Pallavas of Kanchi 1. Introduction - To understand the significant - Use of geneology chart. - Field visit to any of the
2. The Chalukyas of Badami, role played by traders, business - Flow Diagrams usage for chronology Badami chalukyas and
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
26/130
26
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
The Pallavas of Kanchi associations in governance at and genelogy. Pallava centres of art.
3. Chalukya Pallava Conflict present by tracing the evolution - Photographs, line drawings usuage to - Collection and exhibition of
4. a. Polity of mercantile guilds of the past explain architectural topics. photographs of these
b. Society and their role in administration. - Use of map of South India for locating monuments with titles, expla-
c. Economy - To know the link of continuity historical places. natory notes.
d. Religious Beliefs in the tradition of establishment - Individual presentation of 2 to 3 - Line drawings of ground
e. Literature of various guilds such as artisan, minutes of the topics taught such as plans of chalukya and pallava
f. Art and Architecture craftsmen, etc and their role in importance of guilds, trade centres, structures.
the formulation of economic religious movements etc and marks
policies. awarded a wordingly.
- To understand the evolution - Group presentation with topics equally
of the form of temple in its divided between them, of 10 to 15present formation. minute duration. Each topic individually
assigned and equal marks assigned for
all the topics and marks awareded
accounting to the performance.
Ex: Topic-badami caves, Topi division:
1. Collection of Data, 2. Photographs
3. Maps of line drawings, 4. Chart
Preparation. 5. Presentation.
- All these 5 areas to five students with
equal marks of 5 for each area. But
awarding of marks based on
performance.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
27/130
27
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 11
The Rastrakutas
of Manyakheta 1. Introduction - To understand the political - Use of photographs, pictures. - Study tour to architectural
and the Chalukyas of 2. The Rastrokutas of Manyakheta situation of North India a from - Maps for location of their provinuial centres of Kalyani Chalukyas.
Kalyan 3. The Chalukyas of Kalyana 11th Century AD onwards by administrative units, centres of art. - Visiting the Museums.
4. Contribution linking it with the political - Flow chart for geneology. - Attempt ot read and translate
vaccume cansed by Rashtrakutas - Written test. into modern Kannada a few
North Indian Compaigns till - Listing of Kalyani Chalukyan rulers, sentences of ‘Kavirajamarga’.
10th Century AD. The result of monuments with brief explanatory note - List prominent structres of
the vaccume was the success of as evaluation based assignment. Kalyani Chalukyan period
Turko Afghan entry. surrounding oine's region.
- To understand the evoluation - Explore the link or contrastof engineering technology in between the architectural trends
India through Rashtrakuta of the present with that of
structures such as the Kailas at the past.
Ethera and Kalyani Chalukyan
centres of art.
- To explore and understand
the close link between.
1. Political stability
2. Economic prosperity through
Industrialisation and Trade.
3. Architectural Tradition based
on artisan and artist guilds.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
28/130
28
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 12
The Cholas of Tanjore
and The Hoysalas of
Dorasamudra 1. Introduction - To understand the origin of - Flow chart for - Visit the nearest Hoysala
2. The Cholas of Tanjove local self govenment tradition a. Geneology monument and study the
3. The Hoysalas of Dorasamudra through the local self govern- b. Irrigaiton network details of the structures.
4. Contributions ment system of the cholas. c. Architectural Centres. - Identify various pasts of the
- To understand the origin and - Map for location of capitals provinces monument and prepare a
extensive use of the present and routes of compaigns. field report.
varieties of irrigation systems - Map of Asia for the chola South East - Make a comparitive study
like. Tank, well, canal etc Asian expansion. between the present
through the irrigation system of - Project work as presentation. panchayat or any other localthe cholas and Hoysala period. - Quiz self Goverment system with
- To study the evolution of - Written Test. that of the chola local self
engineering technology through governing institutions.
the chola and Hoysala
monuments.
9 Standard
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
29/130
29
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
9 Standard
History
Chapter 1
Chiristianity and Islam 1. Introduction - Learn about the important - Make a chart of basic characterstic of - Ask them to identify the
2. Christianity - Teachings teachings of Jesus Christ and Islam and Christianity. basic characters of Islam and
and Impact prophet Mohammed - Show with the help of maps birthplace Christianity.3. Islam of prophet Mohammed. - Make them identify by way of
4. Semitical Character - Group Discussion. maps the birth places of Jesus
Christ and Prophet
Mohammed.
Chapter 2
Middle Ages in Europe 1. Introduction - Learn about important - Make a chart indicating the feudal - Make them identify the social
2. Feudalism characteristics of feudalism in structure in medieval Europe. hirarchy in medieval
3. Decline of Feudalism medieval europe. - Question and answer sessions can be european society.
conducted.
Chapter 3
India from 9th Century
AD to 14th Century AD 1. Introduction - Learn about the administra- - Give a list of Literary works of Rajputs - Ask them to list the literary
2. Rajaputs tion of the sultanate of Delhi. and that of Delhi sultanate period. works on the Rajputs.
3. Mohammad of Ghazni and Ghori - Appreciate the contributions - With the help of map show the way - With the help of a map let
4. The Delhi Sultans of the Rajputs and their culture. ruled by Rajputs and that of the sultans them identify the major
a. Polity of Delhi. Rajput kingdoms and the
b. Society - Show the invasion route of areas ruled by the sultanate of
c. Economy Mohammed of Ghazni and Ghori. Delhi.
d. Literature - Through Projects in collection of coins, - Identify the invasion routes of
e. Art and Architecture literary works and picture collections Mohammed of Ghazni and
of architectural movements. Ghori.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
30/130
30
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 4
Religious
Preachers of India 1. Introduction - Will understand the teachings - Teach the main concepts associated - Make them identify the basic
2. Shankarachrya of these religious preachers. with Shankara, Ramanuja, Madhva concepts in the teachings of
3. Ramanujacharya - Will appreciate and adopt the and Basava. shankara, Ramanuja, Madhva
4. Basaveswara important aspect of their - Seek conceptual answers with regard and Basaveswara.
5. Madhwacharya teachings. to the saints.
Their Teachings and Impact.
Chapter 5
The Vijayanagara and
The Bahamani Polity 1. Introduction - Will understand the contribution - With the help of chart indicate the - Make them identify the vari
2. Vijayanagara of Vijayanaga Empire to art, various dynastics of Vijayangara ous dynasties of Vijayanagara
3. Bahamani architecture and Literature. Empire and that of Bahamani Kingdom. Empire and under the
a. Polity - Give a list of literary works of Bahamani kingdom.
b. Society Vijayanagara period. - Make them list the literary
c. Economy - With the help of maps show the areas works of the period.
d. Religion ruled by Vijayangara kings and - Let them collect various
e. Literature Bahamani. pictures related to
f. Art and Architecture - Display charts bearing Vijayanagara Vijayanagara and Bahamani
coins and Architectural monuments architecture of the period.of the period.
Assess:
- Through projects assignments of coins,
literary works and architectural
monuments.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
31/130
31
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 6
The Mughals and
The Marathas 1. Introduction - Will learn about the activities - List the achievements under various - Make them list the
2. The Mughals of shivaji. rules among the mughals and the achievements under various3. The Marathas - Will learn about religious marathas. rulers of the mughals.
a. Polity tolerance practiced by Akbar. - With the help of map show the areas
b. Society ruled by various rulers among the
c. Economy mughals and the marathas.
d. Religion - Give a list of literary works of the
e. Literature period.
f. Art and Architecture - Show the pictures of architectural
monuments of the period.
Assess:
- Through project assignment of coins,
literary works and architectural
monuments.
- Quiz.
Chapter 7
Bhakti Cult 1. Introduction - Will understand and appreciate - Give the list of work composed by - Let them identify with the
2. Ramananda the values taught by the these saints. help of a map the places with
3. Kabir Bhakti saints. - Give a list of features taught by these which the saints are associated
4. Chaitanya saints. with.
5. Gurananak - Show with the help of maps the places - Make them list the respective
6. Meera Bai with which the saints were associated works composed by these
7. Sufi Saints with. saints.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
32/130
32
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
- Teachings and Impact - Make them list the common
theme of their teachings.
Chapter 8
Modern Europe 1. Introduction - Will learn and appreciate the - With a map show the places associated - With the help of a map let
2. Renaissance values of Renaissance. with geographical discoveries and them identify the places
3. Geographical Explorations - Will understand the impact of renaissance. associated with Renaissance,
4. Reformation the geographical discoveries. - Show the works of various artists - Reformation, Geographical
5. Industrial Revolution - Will learn the impact of painting and architecture of the period. Discoveries and Industrial
reformation movement in - Show the routes of explorations. Revolution.
Europe. - List the inventions of the industrial - Let them list the prominant
- Will appreciate the develop- revolution. people of the renaissance with
ment in science, technology, - Quiz their importance.
art and literature. - Project assignments on collection of - Let them list the geographical
paintings, monuments. discoveries with the names
and places of discovery.
- Make them list prominent
events of reformation.
- Let them list the important
inventions of the industrial
period.
Chapter 9
Revolutions and The
Rise of Nation States 1. Introduction - Will learn and appreciate the - Indicate the dates of the revolution. - Make them list the prominent
2. The American War of French Revolution like Liberty, - Ideas of the revolution. people and places associated
Independence Equality and Fraternity. - Philosophy behind the revolutions. with the American and French
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
33/130
33
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
3. The French Revolution - - List the philosophers of the Revolutions. Revolution.
Ideas and Philosophers - Discuss the achievements of Bismark. - Let them list the philosophers
4. Unification Movements - Conduct group discussion on the of the French Revolution with
a. Italy importance and changes brought their works.
b. Germany about by revolutions and unification
movements.
10 Standard
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
34/130
34
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
History
Chapter 1
Advent of Europeans 1. Introduction - Socio-economic factors which - Mark the trading centres established - Mark trading centres
2. The Portuguese led to the advent of by the Europeans on the outline map. established by the Euorpean
3. The Dutch Europeans. - Make a list of important articles which traders on outline map.4. The English - Circumstances which led to were being imported and exported by - Collect information on the
5. The French the discovery of sea route to Europeans. monuments and trading
6. Battles and Expansion India and its effects. - Discuss the impact of missionary centres established by the
- Entry of Porchuguese, Dutch, activities which was being carried by Europeans.
English and French to India Europeans.
and establishment of economic
centres.
- Political conditions in India
during the advent of
Europeans.
- Political conflicts between
European traders and native
chiefs.
Chapter 2
Kannada Speaking
Regions during
Colonial Rule 1. Introduction - Political battles among - Mark the Kannada speaking areas - Collect picture of European
2. Mysore European trading power. during adonial rule on outline map. Sailors and officials who
3. Kodagu (Coorg) - British political domination. - Make a list of early leaders who visited India.
4. Hyderabad Karnataka - Administrative changes opposed colonial rule. - Mark places where the British
5. Madras Karnataka introduced by the British. - Discuss the reforms introduced by waged wars against Hyder
6. Mumbai Karnataka the British in India. and Tipu in outline map.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
35/130
35
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
7. Colonalism and Resistance - To know the Circumstances - Collect pictures and
8. Administration and Reforms which led to political information about early
fragmentation of Kannada Indian rulers who fought
speaking regions. against British rule.
- Early Anti-British struggles in
Karnataka.
Chapter 3
Folk History 1. Introduction - To understand the Meaning, - Know the folk stories, folk songs - Collect folk songs which
2. Importanace of Oral History importance and various forms available for the reconstruction of became popular during Anti-
3. Nature and Characterstice of of Folk History. History of Karnataka. British uprisings.
Janapada Kavyas - Possibilities and limitation in - Taking same examples of folk - Collecting folk songs availabe
writing folk history. literature to show how they help in the near by villages.- Folk tales, folk songs and reconstruction of History.
other forms of folk literature.
Chapter 4
The Foundation of
British Rule and
Consequences 1. Introduction - To understand the policies pur- - Using a map to discuss the battle - Collect more information on
2. Strategies and Battles sued by the British. between local Chiefs and European early leaders who fought
3. Mercantile Capitalism - Battles between British the powers. against British rule.
4. Industrial Capitalism Native chiefs and its effects. - Discuss the positive and negative - Collect more information on
5. Society - Economics policies adapted effects of English trade and flow of British policy towards Indian
6. Constitutional Development by the British and its impact. British capital into India. social system.
- Flow of British capital and - Make a list of social legislation
its effects. enacted by the British.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
36/130
36
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
- Social impact of colonial - Make a list of consti tutional changes
ruleand constitutional changer. introduced by the British in India.
Chapter 5
Social and ReligiousReforms 1. Introduction - To know the impact of western - Ask questions relating to important - Make a list of socio-religious
2. Brahma Samaj education on Indian society. social reforms and the organisation reformers and collect infor-
3. Arya Samaj - Life and works of important that they had established. mations on the institutions
4. Prathana Samaj socio-Religiouse reformers. - Mark important centres of socio- which they had established.
5. Sathya Shodhak Samaj - Role of institutions in social religious reform movement on - Make a list of Reform activi-
6. Aligarh Movement reforms. the outline map. ties carried out by Arya
7. Ramakrishna Movement - Reforms in Muslim society. - Explain the importance given by Samaja and Brahma Samaja.
8. Theosophical Society - How social reforms promoted the social reformers to promote
political unity. education.
Chapter 6
First War of
Independence 1. Introduction - To know about the charcter of - Locate important places connected - Mark places connection with
2. Causes First War of Independence. with 1857 movement on an outline First War of Independence
a. Political - Understand the political causes map. on outline map.
b. Economic which led to the First War of - Make a list of important leaders - Collect pictures of leaders
c. Admistrative Independence. associated with movement. who had participated in First
d. Military - To know about important places - Make a discussion on character, War of Independence.
e. Spread of War connected to the First War of significant events and impact of the - Make a list of various
f. Cases for Failure Independence. 1857 movement. stages of the movement.
g. Effects - Understand the causes for the
failure of First War of
Independence.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
37/130
37
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 7
Impact of British
Rule in India 1. Introduction - To know about the positive - Ask questions relating to eduational - Collect more information on
2. Uniform System of Administration and negative impact of British institutions, industries, newspaper and Lord Maculays's role in3. Economic Impact Rule. Railway lines established by the introducing educational
4. Land Revenue System - how India became politically British. Reforms in India.
5. Industry united as a result of British rule. - Disucss the impact of British rule - Know more about lamb
6. Education - Understand the process of like famine, drought, revenue reforms introduced
7. Transport and Communication Economic drain during epidemics and economic drain. by British.
8. Journalism British rule. - Make a list of reforms introduced - Make a list of educational
9. Social Life - Educational reforms by the British. institution and industries
introduced by the British and established by the British
its effects. in India.
Chapter 8
Freedom Movement 1. Introduction - To know Character and goals - Make a list of important stages of - Make a list of moderate and
2. Indian National Congress of Freedom movements and congress movement. extremist congress leaders.
a. Moderates its different stages. - Ask questions relating to moderate, - Make a list of movements
b. Extremists - Role of congress in vation extremist, and revolutionary started by Gandhiji.
3. Revolutionaries Freedom Movement. leaders.
Hind Swaraj - Role of Revolutionaries, - Make a list of important movements - Collect pictures of leaders
Non Violence Students, peasants, labourers led by Gandhiji. who participated in the
Satyagraha and Tribals in Freedom national movement.
Non-cooperation Movement struggle.
Civil Disobedience Movement - Role of important national
Quit India Movement leaders in freedom struggle.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
38/130
38
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
5. Peasants and Workers Resistance - Partition of India and its
6. Tribal Reistance impact.
7. Jawaharlal Nehru, Ambedkar
Subhash Chandra Bose,
Mohammed Ali Jinnah
8. Partition of India
Chapter 9
India After
Independence 1. Introduction - To know how the national a. Use of map. a.Watching movies such as
2. Effects of Partition movements made impact - Use of popular music, literature Richard Atonborou's Gandhi,
a. Refugee Problem stable and democratic India. - Make a list of important challanges Satya's Garam Hawa and
b. Government Formation - To understand the dimensions faced by India after Independence. so on.c. Military and Police Action of Partition of India and Jinnah. - Discuss impact of partition of India. - List names of important
d. Liberation of Pondicherry - To study the contributions of - Discuss the effects of States national leaders.
and Goa Nehru, political agitations of re-organisation commission. - To pramote stories,
e. Reorganisation of Linguistic Subhashchandra Bose and - Make a chart showing the Prime films and other medias
States Social concerns of Ministers of Independent India. depicting the issues relating to
3. Prime Ministers and their Dr. B.R. Ambedkar partition of India.
Achievements. - Challanges of Independent - Mark the new linguistic states
India. in the outline map.
- Partition and its effects. - Preparation of the list of Prime
- Formation of linguistic states. Minister of India.
- Electoral politics,
Achivements of Prime
Ministers.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
39/130
39
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Chapter 10
Political Dimension of
20th Century 1. Introduction - To know how the wars, - Discuss the cause and effects of the - Know move about the leaders
2. Russian Revolution revolutions, movements made First World War. associate with Russian
3. Ist World War impact on India. revolution.
4. Rise of Dictators - India's policy towards Neigh- - Ask questions relating to the rise of
5. IInd World War bouring countries. dictatorship and its impact on Europe. - Make a list of causes and
6. Cold War - Steps taken by India to achive - Discuss the causes and effects of the Rusults of First World War.
7. Chinese Revolution a honourable and Strategic IInd World War. - Collect information on the
8. Rise of U.S.A. position among the modern - Ask questions relating to meaning, policies and programmes of
nations. character, and effects of Cold War. Hitlar and Mussoloni.
- Explain the significance of Chinese - Collect more information on
Revolution the functions of United
Nations.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
40/130
Syllabus Forming CommitteCivics & Political Science
P.A. Kumar - Chairman
Professor (Rtd.)
Department of Political Science
Vijaya College, Bangalore
Dr. K.M. Kumar - Member
Department of Political ScienceFirst Grade Government College
Nyamati, Davanagere District
5 Standard
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
41/130
41
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Civics
Chapter 1
Society 1.1. Meaning - To understand that the family - Explaining the meaning of society - To encourage the collection
1.2. Importance and the school are the basic with examples. of pictures relating to
1.3. Units of Society units of the society. family and school.a. Family - To understand his role and - Introducing the various units of
b. School responsibility in the family society with the help of pictures.
c. Community and the school. - Providing an opportunity to express the
importance of the various units of
society.
- Listing out the advantages and dis
advantages in the two types of family
system.
Chapter 2
Citizen and Citizenship 2.1. Meaning - To learn about the differences - Showing the differences between a - List out the characterstic
2.2. Qualities of Good Citizen between the citizen and citizen and an alien. of citizen and display it
2.3. Acquiring Citizenship citizenship. through wallposter.
2.4. Loss of Citizenship - To imbibe the qualities of a - Illustration of good charactors of a
good citizen. citizen with an example with the help
of examples and pictures show the
methods of becoming citizen.
Chapter 3
Democracy 3.1. Meaning of Democracy - To understand the meaning - List the features of citizenship through - To conduct the mock
3.2. Differences between Monarchy and importance of democracy. the election of local leaders introduce election in the school.
and Democracy - To understand the importance the meaning of democracy.
3.3. Election Process of election in Democracry. - Ask them to tell the advantages of
democracy.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
42/130
42
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
- Make the write the difference between
students union elections and the local
elections.
Chapter 4
Village Communities
Urban Communities 4.1. Village Life - To understand the problems - Explaining the various development - List out the different
4.2. Rural Occupations of their community and their schemes of the government with the occupations of the rural
4.3. Problems of Rural Community duties to improve the life. help of examples. areas.
4.4. Measures taken by the - To develop a sense of dignity - Making them to list the advantages of - List out the problems of
Government to improve the of labour. village life. village life.
conditions of villages.
4.5. Urban Life - To realise his role in solving - List out the occupations of
4.6. Urban Occupations the problems of his place of the urban areas.
4.7. Urban Problems residence. - List out the problems of
4.8. Measures taken by the urban life.
Government to improve
the conditions of Urban life.
Chapter 5
Social and Economic
Problems - Remedies 5.1. Social Problems - To understand the social and - Instruct with example how caste-system, - Prepare the charts about the
a. Casterism economic problems of ours communalism and untouchability has social and economic
b. Communalism society. hindered national integration. problems of our society.
c. Untouchability - To realise his responsibility - Creating awareness about the importance - To conduct the debate about
5.2. Measures taken by the in solving the social and of emotional relationship in solving the economic and the social
government to solve these economic problems these problems. problems of the present day.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
43/130
43
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
social problems - To inform with examples how poverty
5.3. Economic Problems and economic unequality is
- Poverty detrimental to national progress.
5.4. Measures taken by the - Educate, how untouchability is a
Government to solve problem to social and economic
these problems progress.
Chapter 6
Protection of
Public Property 6.1. Public Property and their uses - To know about the use of - To create awareness about public - Prepare a list of public pro-
6.2. Maintainance public property and the need properties. perties being used by him.
6.3. Protection to protect them. - To make them to realise that public - Make them to write their
6.4. Duties of Citizen in property is the prperty of all. role in the protection of
Protecting Public Property - To make them realise with the public property.examples that to protect public - To discuss the dis
property is the responsibility of advantages of destroying
every citizen. public property.
Chapter 7
Local Self Governments
(Local Administration) 7.1. Village Panchayats - To know the importance of - Explain the nature of local government - Visit local administrative
7.2. Taluk Panchayats local self government. and its powers with the help of local bodies and collect
7.3. Zilla Panchayats - To know the sources of governments. information about its
7.4. Municipal Corporations income and the expenditure - Discuss the important activities of formation and functions.
a. Formation of the local bodies. Grama Panchayat.
b. Functions - Instructions to be given to write the
c. Sources of Revenue works undertaken by local
- Governments in their respective places.
6 Standard Total Period - 30
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
44/130
44
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Civics
Chapter 1
Constitution of India 1. Meaning - To know and to understand - Make them to realise that the - Read the Preamble of the
2. Importance about the meaning and constitution is a reflection of national Consitution and exhibit it
3. Framing of the Constitution framing of the constitution. opinion. in the class room.4. Preamble - To appreciate the features of - Instruct about the activities of the - List out the fundamental
5. Features of the Constitution the constitution. constituent assembly and the draft rights and duties.
a. Written Constitution committe of the constitution.
b. Unitary and Federal - To know the importance of - Explain the features of the
c. Rigid and Flexible both the rights and duties. constitution with the help of examples.
d. Sovereign - Make them to write briefly about the
e. Socialist fundamental rights and duties.
f. Secular
g. Democratic
h. Republic
i. Single Citizenship
6. Directive Principles
7. Fundamental Rights and Duties
Chapter 2
Our Government 1. Organs - To learn about the powers and - Instruct with example the meaning of - To form a model parliament.
a. Executive - Centre and functions of the president of government and its necessity. - To prepare the list of
the State India and the Governors of the functions of central and
b. Legislative - Centre and State. state governments.
the State - To learn about the structure - Introduce the various organs of the - To prepare the list of
c. Judiciary and the work of the central government with the functions in its functions of central and
- Supreme Court and state legislatures. relation to the other. State Governments.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
45/130
45
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
- High Courts - To learn about the structure - Make the students to write the meaning
- Subordinate Courts and and functions of the Supreme of legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
- Lok Adalats Court and High Courts. - Explain the sturucture and working of
2. Formation - Power and the state. Lok Adalat with the help of example.Functions. - Make the students to write the meaning,
composition and working of the Lok
Adalat.
Chapter 3
Our Defence 1. Need for Defence - To know about the functioning - Explain with the help of examples - Prepare with the list of the
2. Divisions - Army - Nevy of our defence forces. of war, the need of Defence Forces in different divisions of our
and Airforce - To feel a sense of pride to the country. - Defence, their head
3. Ausculating Force join the defence and serve - Explain with the help of pictures the quarters, the chiefs and the
Chiefs and Head Quarters the nation. three wings of India's defence force's training centres.
a. B.S.F. and their workings. - Collect the information
b. Home guards - Inform the working of para-military about the second line of
c. Coastal guards force's by preparing a list. defence forces
d. Civil Defence - Inform the students to write a note on (Anxiliary forces).
e. N.C.C. the importance and need of military
f. Red Cross forces.
- Make the students lits the emportance
and the services rendered by the para
military forces.
Chapter 4
National Integration 1. Meaning - To understand the unity of - Explain with examples the meaning of - Collect the pictures of our
2. Factors hindering the India in tier diversity. the word national Integration. National symbols, festivals
National Integration of India.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
46/130
46
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
a. Casteism - To understand the importance - Instruct the elements helpful in the - Arrange the exhibitions in
b. Communalism of our National Symbols, growth of National Integreation. the school depiting the
c. Regionalism with i.e., National flag, National - Explain with examples the elements pictures of the diversities
Special reference to - Anthem and National emblem. hindering national integration. found in India.Border, Water and - Instruct the students to write an essay
Language problems. on what is nationalism? What are the
3. Factors Contributing to elements that hinder Nationalism?
National Integration
a. National Symbols
b. National Festivals
c. National Anthem
7 Standard Totoal Period - 30
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
47/130
47
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
Civics
Chapter 1
Social Problems
and Remedies 1. a. Illiteracy - To understand as to how the - Explaining the factors affecting the - Prepare the chart of the
b. Population Explosion social problems are social development in India with the social problems of India.c. Economic Inequality hinderance to social progress. help of illustrations and pictures.
d. Corruption - To develop awareness towards - To discuss the measures undertaken to - Collect the information
e. Untouchability towards the consumer solve the social problems. about the consumer
f. Dowry protection activities. - To convince the students about the protection act.
g. Domestic Violence importance of consumer education
h. Remedies with the help of examples.
2. Consumer Education - Introducing the place's where consumer
courts are found and to explain how to
make use of them and when to
approach them.
Chapter 2
United Nations
Organisation (UNO) 1. Founding - To appreciate the purpose, - Introducing the UNO with the help of - Prepare a list of the
2. Organs ojective's and achievements pictures depicting the buildings and secretary generals of UNO.
3. Achievements of UNO. flag of UNO.
4. Specialised Agencies - Explaining the objectives, subordinate - Listout the name's of the
5. India and UNO orgnisations and its achievements. Indian's who served several
agencies of UNO
- Explaining its chief subordinate
organisation's and their objectives.
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
48/130
48
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
- Discussing the role of India in the
achievements of UNO.
- To question the students about the
establishment of UNO, its objectivesand its subordinate organisations.
Chapter 3
India's Foreign Policy 3.1. Non - Alignment - To understand as to how India's - Explaining the meaning of foreign - Discuss the principles of
3.2. Panchasheela foreign policy is contributing policy by giving exampled of relation- our foreign policy with
3.3. Anti - racism to establish world peace. ship with neighbouring countries. teachers.
3.4. Anti - Colonialism - Explaining the features of India's
foreign policy.
- Ask the students to explain the foreign
policy with example's.
Chapter 4
India and her
Neighbours 4.1. India - Pakistan - To appreciate that India wants - Explaining India is relationship with - Discuss India's relationship
4.2. India - China to have the policy of peaceful the neighbouring, countries with the with her neighbours.
4.3. India - Nepal co-existence with her help of maps and charts.
4.4. India - Srilanka neighbours. - Ask the students to identify the
neighbouring maps of countrie's and
charts.
Chapter 5
World Problems 5.1. Denial of Human Rights - To understand as to how the - Make an attempt to convince the - Collect the information
5.2. Aparthied present problem's are factor that the human beings have regarding the world
8/20/2019 Social Science Syllabus
49/130
49
Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities
5.3. Economic Inequality obstacles to the progress and been possesing rights naturallay. problems which apear in the
5.4. Terrorism development of the world. - Explain economic disparities, news paper and e