This resource kit has been compiled from Issues XII, XIII, XIV

and XV of the Learning Curve on the themes of Science in

School Education, Language in School Education,
Mathematics in School Education and Social Science in
School Education, respectively.

This resource kit is not by any means an exhaustive one. It

has been put together with the help of several individuals
who work in the field of education, all of whom we would
like to sincerely thank for their time and effort.
 5. LET'S DISCOVER SCIENCE PART V By David 20. http://www.calcuttaweb.com/people/ snbose.shtml
Horsburgh (out of print but downloadable as a pdf has some more biographies of Indian scientists.

SCIENCE file from the link: http://vidyaonline.org/arvindgupta/

david5.pdf)
21. http://www.shodor.org/succeed/curriculum/
FOR/observation.html contains an interactive module
6. LEARNING ABOUT LIVING PART ONE By David to test one's observation powers.
Horsburgh (out of print but downloadable as a pdf
22. http://www.scienceclass.net/PowerPoints/NOS0_
file from the link: http://vidyaonline.org/arvindgupta/
Test_Review.ppt contains a PPT that talks of the
D6.pdf )
nature of science.
Some Resource Books that help make Science Fun 7. LEARNING ABOUT LIVING PART THREE By David
23. http://www.scienceclass.net/PowerPoints/NOS
Horsburgh (out of print but downloadable as a pdf
1. The Third Book of Experiments, Leonard De Vries, 17. Soap Bubbles, C.V. Boys, (Eng/Hin), Vigyan Prasar, C- _Test_ReviewGT.ppt contains a second such PPT.
file from the link: http://vidyaonline.org/arvindgupta/
Carousel Books 24 Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016
D7.pdf ) 24. http://www.scienceclass.net/ Teachers_Lessons.htm
2. Science Works, Ontario Science Centre, Ontario 18. The Chemical History of a Candle, Michael Faraday contains many valuable links to lessons on science
8. THINKING AND DOING By David Horsburgh (out of
(Eng/Hin), Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi, topics for middle school level.
3. Toying Around with Science, Bob Friedhoffer, print but downloadable as a pdf file from the link:
[email protected]
Franklin Watts, New York http://vidyaonline.org/arvindgupta/thinkanddo.pdf) 25. http://www.science-class.net/TAKS/taks.htm has
19. Science in Everyday Life, J.B.S. Haldane, Vigyan many links to PPTs that elaborate specific concepts
4. The Science Explorer, P. Murphy, E. Klages, L. Shore, 9. SMALL SCIENCE for Classes I to V (with the
Prasar, New Delhi, [email protected] for middle school.
An Owl Book accompanying Workbooks and Teachers' Books)
20. VSO Science Teacher's Handbook, Andy Byers, Ann Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,TIFR, 26. http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1228.html (a
5. 700 Science Experiments for Everyone, Compiled by
Childs, Chris Lane (Hindi) Eklavya, Bhopal, Mumbai. http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/smallscience. website leading from http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/
UNESCO, Doubleday
[email protected] bin/view/Coll_rmlucas/LabClassificationofShoes?bc=
10. http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/ contains an
6. 100 Amazing Science Fair Projects, Glen Vecchione, ;Coll_rmlucas.10 Classification) describes an activity
21. Environment & Self-Reliance, Yona Friedman, Eda enormous list of books on enlivening science
Goodwill Publishing House, New Delhi wherein children have to classify shoes, so as to
Schaur (Eng/Hin), Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi learning, rated by Arvind Gupta. Many of them can
understand the importance of classification. (Useful
7. 365 Simple Science Experiments with Everyday be downloaded for free.
22. Energy & Self-Reliance, Yona Friedman, (Eng/Hin) in all branches of science, particularly chemistry and
Materials, Richard Churchill, Sterling Publishers
Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi, [email protected] 11. LOW COST EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND biology.)
8. The Book of Experiments, Leonard De Vries, Carousel TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - Vol. 1 - Compiled by
23. The Story of Physics, T. Pammanabhan (Eng/Hin) 27. http://www.encyclomedia.com/videoarctic_
UNESCO http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images
9. Joy of Learning, (Standards 3 to 5), Center for Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi,[email protected] food_chain.html has a video on the arctic food chain.
/0010/001023/102321eb.pdf Provides ideas on how
Environmental Education, Ahmedabad, India
24. On the Various Forces of Nature, Michael Faraday, to make school science equipment using inexpensive 28. http://www.kbears.com/ocean/octopus/index. html
10. Experiments for You, John Tollyfield, Evans Brothers, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi, [email protected] materials. has a presentation and info on the octopus.
London
25. The Insect World of J. Henri Fabre, Vigyan Prasar, 12. LOW COST EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND 29. http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/
11. How to Turn Water Upside-Down, Ralph Levinson, New Delhi, [email protected] TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - Vol. 2 - Compiled by ngexplorer/0309/articles/mainarticle.html contains
Beaver Books, London UNESCO - http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/ rich info on underwater life.
26. The Autobiography of Charles Darwin, Vigyan Prasar,
0007/000728/072808eb.pdf Provides ideas on how
12. Experiments with Everyday Objects, Kevin Goldstein- New Delhi, [email protected] 30. http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info has a plethora
to make school science equipment using inexpensive
Jachson, Granada Publishing, New York of links and info on animals.
27. The Bicycle Story, Vijay Gupta, Vigyan Prasar, New materials.
13. Simple Science Experiments, Batstord, Hans Jurgen Delhi, [email protected] 31. http://www.seaworld.org/funzone/ coloringbooks/
13. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ is a fascinating
Prees pdf/emp-penguin.pdf has a colouring page for kids
28. Aakash Darshan Atlas, Gopal Ramchandra Paranjpe, website with tons of resources, activities and
14. Let's Discover Science, David Horsburgh, Oxford NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110016 continuous updating to reflect the latest to have fun, when learning about animals.
University Press developments in the field. 32. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/
29. Preparation for Understanding, Keith Warren, illus. by
15. Chai Ki Pyali Mein Paheli, Partho Ghosh & Dipandar Julia Warren, UNESCO 14. http://www.johnkyrk.com/ has links to animations of CreatureFeature/ is a superb site where you can click
Home (Hindi) National Book Trust, New Delhi 110016 cell structure, cell biology, DNA, etc. on an animal to find out more about it. The 'more'
30. Resonance Journal of Science Education, Indian includes facts, a video with sound, a map of places
16. UNESCO Source book for Science in the Primary Academy of Sciences 15. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/ where it can be found, etc.
School, Harlen & Elstgeest, National Book Trust, New 8_9/circuits_conductors_fs.shtml has an interactive
31. Bal Vaigyanik, Eklavya, Bhopal 33. Resources for Teaching Middle School Science (1998)
Delhi 110016 tutorial on conductors.
- http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php? record_id=5774
Courtesy : Aha! Activities, Eklavya, Bhopal
16. http://www.primaryschool.com.au/scienceresults (ISBN 0309057817) National Science Resources
.php?kla=Science%20and%20Technology&unit=Switc Center of the National Academy of Sciences,
hed%20On has links to several interactive lessons like National Academy of Engineering, Institute of
Websites & E-Resources for Middle and Primary School Science the one above. Medicine, and the Smithsonian Institution
1. LET'S DISCOVER SCIENCE PART I By David 3. LET'S DISCOVER SCIENCE PART III By David 17. http://www.juliantrubin.com/bigten/pathdiscovery. 34. Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science
Horsburgh (out of print but downloadable as a pdf Horsburgh (out of print but downloadable as a pdf html allows the user to simulate online repetitions of (1996) - http://books.nap.edu/catalog.
file from the link: http://vidyaonline.org/ file from the link: http://vidyaonline.org/arvindgupta/ famous experiments or inventions. php?record_id=4966 (ISBN 0309052939) National
arvindgupta/david1.pdf) david3.pdf) Science Resources Center of the National Academy
18. http://www.freeindia.org/biographies/
of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution
2. LET'S DISCOVER SCIENCE PART II By David 4. LET'S DISCOVER SCIENCE PART IV By David greatscientists/has biographies of Indian scientists.
Horsburgh (out of print but downloadable as a pdf Horsburgh (out of print but downloadable as a pdf 35. http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/ handson.html
19. http://www-gap.dcs.st and.ac.uk/~history/
file from the link: http://vidyaonline.org/arvindgupta/ file from the link: http://vidyaonline.org/arvindgupta/ contains many online as well as hands on activities
Indexes/Indians.html has info on ancient Indian
david2.pdf) david4.pdf) for children of this age group and younger.
mathematicians.

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 36. http://fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html contains 52. http://www.pbs.org/benfranklin/exp_ shocking.html 68. http://www.accessexcellence.com/ - link related to 72. Time Life's Illustrated World of Science (1961 – 2003),
many online as well as hands on activities for has a lovely interactive simulation of the kite biology and health issues Hong Kong: Time Life Inc. For details on all the Time
children of this age group and younger. experiment performed by Benjamin Franklin. Life Encyclopedia series of books visit the webpage:
69. http://physicsworld.com/ - news, views and
http://www.librarything.com/author/
37. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ 53. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/sciencetech/ has information for the global physics community
timelifebooks&all=1Thos. This covers a range of
ages/10_11/science_10_11.shtml contains activities grade-wise, topic-wise lesson plans for middle and
70. www.iop.org - A website from the Institute of topics across disciplines: a visual treat for learners
listed alphabetically, topic wise. primary school science teaching.
Physics, it also has collections of resources, activities, from multiple age groups, especially a school-going
38. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ 54. http://www.learner.org/resources/series90.html has a for teachers at school and college level child.
ages/9_10/changing_sounds.shtml contains simple set of videos on the science of teaching science.
71. www.physics.org – a guide to physics on web, this
sorting and tabulation exercises for Class V and
55. http://www.outlookindia.com/scriptur11w2. one website has the data base of more than 400000
below.
asp?act=sign&url=/full.asp?fodname=20050328&fna physics websites and is still growing.
39. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ me=Science&sid=1 has NobelPrize-Winning Science
ages/10_11/forces_action.shtml contains more Discoveries made palatable for children.
complicated tabulation and interpretation exercises
56. http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingand Some Books containing Activities & Games in Science
for Class VI/VII.
learning/subjects/science/science_teaching_
40. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks4/ resources/ provides links to a number of Class Topic Class Topic
bitesize_chemistry.shtml contains chemistry e-teaching learning resources for primary science.
assessment worksheets for Classes VIII and IX. Little Toys, Arvind Gupta; National Book Trust, New Delhi Understanding Science - Level Two, Peter Clutterbuck;
57. http://www.firstscience.com/home/ is a leading SCHOLASTIC
41. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ online popular science magazine featuring articles on V Trees (Pg.33) [See also "My Book of Trees"
chemistry/classifyingmaterials/ contains exercises for important breakthroughs, the latest science news, by Nimret Handa], Area (Pg. 37), Volume V Plants, Animals, Food Chain, Seeds,
assessing classification of matter, atomic structure, video clips, blogs, poems, facts, games and a whole (Pg.37) Vertebrates/Invertibrates, Habitats
bonding and formulae/ equations for Class VIII and lot more science-related content. VI Area (Pg. 37), Volume (Pg. 37), Colour (Pg. VI Gases, Liquids, States of Matter, Force &
above. 33), Pressure (Pg. 9), Siphon Action (Pg. Motion
58. Chakmak: Science magazine for children
11), Pump (Pg. 13), Wind Energy (Pg.19), VII Sound, Light, Energy, Digestive System,
42. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ http://www.eklavya.in/go/index.php?option=com_co
Sound/Vibration (Pg.15) Respiratory System
physics/electricity/ has some thinking-type questions ntent&task=category&sectionid=13&id=57&Itemid=84
for Class VIII and above. VII Pressure (Pg. 9), Siphon Action (Pg. 11),
59. Sandarbh: A resource bank for teachers Pump (Pg. 13), Wind Energy (Pg.19), Super Science Crosswords, Katherine Burkett;
43. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ http://www.eklavya.in/go/index.php?option=com_co Sound/Vibration (Pg.15), Static Electricity SCHOLASTIC
physics/forces/ has excellent questions for Classes ntent&task=category&sectionid=13&id=51&Itemid=72 (Pg. 47), Friction & Gravity (Pg.31),
VII, VIII and above. Conversion of Potential Energy into Kinetic V Plants, Seeds, Vertebrates
60. Srote: Science and Technology features -
44. http://cse.edc.org/products/onlinecurr/ catalog.asp http://www.eklavya.in/go/index.php?option=com_co (Pg. 25), How Engines Work (Pg.21), Gear
Wheel Motion, Circular and Linear Motion Penguins Swim but Don't get wet, Melvin & Gilda Berger;
has an online catalogue of web-based resources for ntent&task=category&sectionid=13&id=56&Itemid=81
(Pg.17), Archimedes Principle (Pg.53) SCHOLASTIC
middle and elementary school science.
61. http://www.gobartimes.org/20090315/ V Animals
VIII Conversion of Potential Energy into Kinetic
45. http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm? 20090315.asp is a bi-monthly children's magazine
(Pg. 25), How Engines Work (Pg.21), Gear
method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=491 highlighting news and views on environment and
Wheel Motion, Circular and Linear Motion The Usborne Internet Linked Library of Science: Earth
has a beautiful animation of the photoelectric effect, development through comic strips, cartoons, quizzes,
(Pg.17), Archimedes Principle (Pg.53), To and Space, Howell, Rogers & Henderson; SCHOLASTIC
can be shown to Class VIII. essay competitions and interactive pages. It also
understand flight (Pg. 41)
serves as a useful teaching aid in classroomsfor VI Earth Science
46. http://www.explorelearning.com has a number of
teachers.
interactive simulations to learn science, appropriate Ten Little Fingers, Arvind Gupta; National Book Trust,
for this age group. 62. http://edugreen.teri.res.in/index.asp is a website for The Usborne Big Book of Experiments; SCHOLASTIC
New Delhi
children that makes environmental learning fun V Plants & Animals
47. http://cse.edc.org/products/onlinecurr/ V Volume (Pg. 22), Weight (Pg. 13), Shape
WBMISearchResults.asp has a complete list of topics 63. http://www.nuffieldcurriculumcentre.org/go/ (Pg 11), Size (Pg. 12) VI States of Matter, Gases, Expansion &
and the modules available therein, for students of Default.html provides links to websites of various Contraction, Light & Sound, Plants &
VI Volume (Pg. 22), Pulleys (Pg. 25)
this age group and a little older as well. science projects that undertake to enliven science Animals, Forces & Motion
teaching VII Pulleys (Pg. 25)
VII Acids & Alkalis, Everyday Chemicals, Light
48. http://www.blupete.com/Literature/
& Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Forces
Biographies/Science/Scients.htm has links to 64. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/ Toy Bag, Arvind Gupta; Eklavya, Bhopal & Motion
biographies of scientists. workshops/teachingforconcept.html provides a link
to the paper “Teaching for Conceptual Change: VII Centripetal Force (Pg. 13) VIII Electricity and Magnetism
49. http://www.juliantrubin.com/bigten/path
Confronting Children's Experience; Watson, Bruce
discovery.html is a website with a collection of links Predator: The Forest Food Chain Game; Ampersand
and Richard Kopnicek; Phi Delta Kappan, May 1990”. My Book of Trees, Nimret Handa; SCHOLASTIC
for discovery and invention. Press, Washington
65. http://teachone.tripod.com/biology/ - compendium V Trees
50. http://www.fordham.edu/Halsall/science/ V Food Chain (to be adapted to Indian
of resources on biology
sciencesbook.html is an Internet Sourcebook for the animals and vegetation)
History of Science. 66. http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/ Scholastic Encyclopedia of Animals, Laurence Pringle
index.php?p=38 - compendium of resources on V and VI Animals
51. http://www.middleschoolscience.com/ tunefork.htm Science Fair Projects Energy, Bob Bonnet & Dan Keen;
biology
has a good activity for learning about the tuning fork SCHOLASTIC
and sound vibrations, suitable for Classes VII and VIII. 67. http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/ biology.htm V and VI Energy
- compendium of resources on biology

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Science; Pentagon Press 100 things you should know about Science, Steve Parker; 11 Indian Science Congress Association Address : 14, Dr. Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata - 17
VI & VII Changes, Everyday Materials, Earth Science Miles Kelley Publishing Phone : 033-2287 4530 Website : http://sciencecongress.nic.in
VI Forces & Motion, Light & Sound, Everyday E-mail : [email protected]

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Earth; Pentagon Press Materials

12. Kalpavriksh Environment Action Group Address : 134, Tower 10, Supreme Enclave, Mayur Vihar, Phase 1,
VI & VII Animals, Earth Science Delhi 110 09 Phone : 011-22753714
Sharing Nature with Children, Joseph Bharat Cornell Website : http://www.kalpavriksh.org
Kingfisher Young Knowledge Materials: Liquids, Solids, V & VI Food Chain, Plants, Animals, Birds
13. Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad Address : Parishad Bhavan, Chalappuram PO, Kozhikkode - 673 002,
Gases; Clive Gifford Kerala, India Phone : 0495-2701919, 9447038195
VI Everyday Materials, Changes Simple Nature Experiments with Everyday Materials, Website : http://www.kssp.org.in E-Mail : [email protected]
Anthony D Fredericks
V & VI Plants, Animals, Birds, Insects 14. National Council for Address : Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhavan,
Science & Technology New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-11001 Phone : 011-26567373, 26962819
Communication (NCSTC) Website : www.dst.gov.in E-Mail : dstinfo at nic dot in

15. Navanirmiti Address : Navnirmiti, 301,302,303, 3rd floor, A wing,

Some Important Organisations in Science Education Priyadarshani Apartment, Padmavati Road, IIT Market Gate, Powai,
Mumbai- 400 076. Phone ; 022-25773215, 25786520
Sl. No. Topic Topic Website : www.navnirmiti.org E-mail : [email protected]

1. Agastya International Foundation Address : Kataria House, 219 Kamaraj Road, Bangalore - 560042 16. Nuffield Foundation Address : 28 Bedford Square London WC1B 3JS
Phone : 080-25548913-16 Phone : 020 7631 0566, 020 7580 7434
Website : www.agastya.org E-Mail : [email protected] Website : www.nuffieldfoundation.org
E-mail : [email protected]
2. Avehi-Abacus Project Address : Third floor, K.K. Marg Municipal School, Saat Rasta,
Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400 011 Phone : (022)2307 5231, (022)2305 2790 17. Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Address : Jawahar Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra, Prasad Road
Website : http://avehiabacus.org E-mail : [email protected] New Delhi - 110 001, INDIA Phone : 011-23755117, 23312456
Website : www.rgfindia.org E-mail : [email protected]
3. Bangalore Association for Science Address : Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Sri. T. Chowdaiah Road,
Education (BASE) High Grounds, Bangalore-560001 Phone : 080-22266084, 22203234 18. State Institute of Science Education Address : S.I.S.E (Rajya Vigyan Sansthan), P.S.M Campus, Jabalpur,
Website : http://www.taralaya.org E-Mail : [email protected] M.P. 482001 Phone : 0761-2625776 Website : http://sisejbp.nic.in

4. Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti/ Address : Basement of Y.W.A. Hostel No. II, Avenue - 21, G-Block, 19. Sutradhar Address : 59/1, 3rd Cross, 10th A Main, Indiranagar 2 Stage,
Indian Organizations for Saket, New Delhi-110 017. Phone : 011-2656 9943 Bangalore 560038. Phone : 080-25288545,25215191
Learning and Science Website : http://www.bgvs.org Website : www.sutradhar.com E-Mail : [email protected]
E-Mail : [email protected], [email protected]
20 Tamil Nadu Science Forum Address : Balaji Sampath, C2 Ratna Apts. AH 250, Shanti Colony,
5. Center for Environment Education Address : Nehru Foundation for Development, Thaltej Tekra, Annanagar, Chennai-600040, TAMIL NADU Phone : 044-26213638
Ahmedabad - 380 054, Gujarat Phone : 079-26858002 Website : [email protected]
Website : http://www.ceeindia.org E-Mail : [email protected]
21 Tamil Nadu State Council for Address : Directorate of Technical Education Campus, Chennai 25
6. Center for Science and Address : 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062, INDIA for Science and Technology, Phone : 022-22301428 Website : www.tanscst.org
Environment Phone : 011-29955124/25, 29956394, 29956401, 29956399 E-mail : [email protected]
Website : http://www.cseindia.org E-Mail : [email protected]
22 Vidya Bhawan Society Address : Fatehpura, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 Phone : 0294 2450911
7. C.P.R. Environmental Address : The C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation No.1, Eldams Road, Website : http://www.vidyabhawan.org
Education Centre (CPREEC) Alwarpet, Chennai Tamilnadu, India. PIN - 600 018 E-Mail : [email protected], [email protected]
Phone : 044-24337023, 24346526, 24349366
23 Vikram A Sarabhai Community Address : Opp. Gujarat University, Navrangpura,
Website : www.cpreec.org
Science Center Ahmedabad - 380 009
E-Mail : [email protected], [email protected]
Phone : 079-26302085,26302914 Website : www.vascsc.org
8. Eklavya Address : E-10, BDA Colony, Shankar Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, E-Mail : [email protected]
Bhopal - 462 016 Madhya Pradesh, India
Phone : 0755-267 1017,255 1109 Website : http://eklavya.in

9. Eklavya Institute of Teacher Address : Eklavya Education Foundation, Core House, Off. C.G.
Education (EI) Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-6 Phone : 079-26461629
Website : www.eklavya.org E-mail : [email protected]

10. Homi Bhabha Centre for Address : Mr. H C Pradhan, Tata Institute of Fundamental
Science Education V.N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai, 400088
Phone : 022-25554712, 25580036 Website : www.hbcse.tifr.res.in
E-Mail : [email protected]

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About learning Mathematics

Author

H.K. Dewan and Ashok Kumar

(Also available in Hindi.)

Teaching of Mathematics at H.K. Dewan

Primary Stage
Some Popular Publishers of Math Books for Children
About learning Mathematics H.K. Dewan
Sl. No. Name of the Publisher Website
Mathematics: Materials and H.K. Dewan
1 Children's Book Trust www.childrensbooktrust.com Laboratories
2 Eklavya www.eklavya.in/ Material Development for LMT-01 series , AMT-01 series
3 Flipkart www.flipkart.com
5 Macmillan Publishers www.international.macmillan.com
4 National Book Trust www.nbtindia.org.in
Articles from “Primary Education vol.2 July-Sep 02”*
6 National Council of Educational Research www.ncert.nic.in
SL. No. Title of the Article Author
and Training
7 Navnirmiti www.navnirmiti.org/index.html 1 A way to explore Children's understanding of Mathematics Padma M. Saragapani.
8 Pratham Books www.prathambooks.org 2 Errors as Learning Strategies R.K. Agnihotri
9 Scholastic India Publishing www.scholasticindia.com/publishing.as 3 Reflections on Mathematics Teaching H.K. Dewan
10 School Zone Publishing www.schoolzone.com 4 Common Errors in Primary School Mathematics? H.C. Pradhan
11 The Mathematical Sciences Trust Society www.mstsindia.org/ 5 Does the Child Know any Mathematics H.K. Dewan
12 Vidya Bhawan Society www.vidyabhawan.org 6 Intercultural Mathematics Education in Peru Joachim Schroeder
13 Digantar Khel Kud Society 7 How Mathematical Ideas Grow - an extract IGNOU's AMT series
14 Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education, www.hbcse.tifr.res.in 8 Why have a Laboratory for Mathematics? Rohit Dhankar
Mumbai 9 Math phobia among Teachers and Children: Glimpses from a Survey S.N. Gananath & C Srinath
10 The Metric Mela, a Celebration of Measurement in Karnataka K.M. Sheshagiri
Some Articles on Mathematics published in Sandarbh, by Eklavya, Bhopal* 11 Teaching Tribal Children Mathematics Through Real Contexts Binaya Krushna Pattanayak

Iss. No. Title of the Article Author *Original titles are in Hindi.

1 I Am Afraid of Mathematics Ganga Gupta

Some NGOs working in the area of Math Education The site www.arvindguptatoys.com has
2 Something- From the Past Rohit Dhankar
§ Eklavya, Bhopal § Navanirmiti, Mumbai s eve ra l b o o k s / p u b l i c a t i o n s o n
4 An article on statistics Stephen J.Goold Mathematics. For example, some of the
§ Homi Bhabha Centre for § Shishu Milap, Vadodara books are 'Illustrated Maths Formulas',
6 Understanding of Students About Mathematics Madhav Kelkar
Science Education, Mumbai § Suvidya, Mysore 'Geometry for Kids', 'Math Wonders' etc.
10 What the Teacher Said and What the Students Venu Endle We invite readers to visit the site.
§ Jodogyan, Delhi § Vidya Bhawan Society, Udaipur
Understood
22-23 Puzzle of a Magical Pond Vijay Shankar Verma
28 Wonderful Geometrical Figures Abhishek Dhar
Some Web Links to make Math Learning fun
33 Relation of Circle with Radius Jui Dadhich
40 Pieces of Paper, Algebra and Pythagoras theorem Prakash Burte 1. http://www.mathcelebration.com/index.html 11. http://www.mathsisfun.com

51 My Journey P. K. Srinivasan 2. http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/ 12. http://www.coolmath4kids.com

52 Teaching Negative Numbers to School Children Jayashree Subramanian 3. http://www.noetic-learning.com/others.jsp 13. http://www.mathcats.com

53 Series and Infinite Series Jayashree Subramanian 4. http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/web/2000/ 14. http://www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/BirthplaceMaps/

heal/siteslist.html Countries/India.html
54 Making Mathematics Interesting Pramod Maithil
5. http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/ 15. http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/maths/contents.html
54 Multiplication of Negative Numbers Jayashree Subramanian
6. http://vedicmathsindia.blogspot.com/ 16. http://www.playkidsgames.com/mathGames.html
55 Zero + Zero + Zero + Zero + … Jayashree Subramanian
7. http://www.vedicmathsindia.org/ 17. http://www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/content/
57 Teaching Place Value and Double Column Addition Constance Kamii and Linda Josesh
8. http://www.teach-nology.com/gold/basicword.html publications - At Right Angles is a publication of Azim
62 My Mathematics Classes and Saurabh Mohammad Umar Premji University which is a very useful resource for
9. http://www.mathplayground.com
school mathematics
*Original titles are in Hindi. 10. http://www.math.com

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 Sl. No. Name of the Publisher Website

LANGUAGE 5

6
BPI India Pvt. Ltd.

Cambridge University Press

www.bpiindia.com

www.cambridge.org/asia/

7 Center for Learning Resources www.clrindia.net/materials/childrenbooks

Some Government Organisations Working in the Field of Promotion and 8 Chandamama India www.chandamama.com

Development of Languages 9 Children's Book Trust www.childrensbooktrust.com

10 Eklavya www.eklavya.in
Sl. No. Name of the Organisation Website
11 Eureka Books (EurekaChild An AID India www.eurekachild.org/eurekabooks
1 Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi hindinideshalaya.nic.in Education Initiative)
2 Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore www.ciil.org 12 Hamlyn: Octopus Publishing Group www.octopusbooks.co.uk/hamlyn/
3 Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology, New Delhi www.cstt.nic.in 13 Harper Collins Children's Books www.harpercollinschildrens.com
4 English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad www.ciefl.ac.in
14 India Book House www.ibhworld.com
5 Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra www.hindisansthan.org
15 Janchetna www.janchetnaaa.blogspot.com/
6 Maharishi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan, Ujjain
16 Jyotsna Prakashan
7 National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language, Vadodara www.ncpsl.org
17 Karadi Tales Company www.karaditales.com
8 National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, New Delhi www.urducouncil.nic.in
9 National Council of Educational Research & Training, New Delhi www.ncert.nic.in 18 Katha, New Delhi www.katha.org

10 National Translation Mission www.ntm.org.in 19 Macmillan Publishers www.international.macmillan.com

11 Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi www.sanskrit.nic.in 20 National Book Trust www.nbtindia.org.in

21 National Council of Educational Research and Training www.ncert.nic.in

Some Non-Government Organisations Working in the Area of Language Education
22 Navakarnataka Publications www.navakarnataka.com
Sl. No. Name of the Organisation Website 23 Navneet Prakashan Kendra, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

1 Akshara Foundation, Bangalore www.aksharafoundation.org 24 Oxford University Press www.oxfordonline.com

2 British Council, India www.britishcouncil.org 25 Parragon Books www.parragon.com
3 Centre for Learning, Bangalore www.cfl.in 26 PCM Children's Magazine www.pcmmagazine.com
4 Centre for Learning Resources, Pune www.clrindia.net 27 Pratham Books www.prathambooks.org
5 Digantar Shiksha Evam Khelkud Samiti, Jaipur www.digantar.org
28 Puffin Books, Penguin Group www.puffin.co.uk
6 Dr. Reddy's Foundation, Hyderabad www.drreddysfoundation.org
29 Pustak Mahal www.pustakmahal.com
7 Eklavya, Bhopal www.eklavya.in
30 Rajkamal Prakashan Samuha www.rajkamalprakashan.com
8 Pragat Shikshan Sanstha, Phaltan, Maharashtra www.indiaprogressiveeducation.com
9 Pratham, Mumbai www.pratham.org 31 Ratna Sagar Publishers www.ratnasagar.com

10 Rishi Valley Institute of Teacher Education www.rishivalley.org/rvite/rvite_overview.html 32 Room to Read www.roomtoread.org

Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 33 Sahmat www.sahmat.org
11 The Promise Foundation, Bangalore www.thepromisefoundation.org
34 Scholastic India Publishing www.scholasticindia.com/publishing.asp
12 The Teacher Foundation, Bangalore www.teacherfoundation.org
35 Shree Book Centre, Mumbai
13 Vidya Bhawan Education Resource Centre, www.vidyabhavansociety-seminar.org/
V.B. Teachers College, Udaipur 36 Tara Books www.tarabooks.com

37 TERI Press www.bookstore.teriin.org/childrencorner.php

List of Some Popular Children's Books' Publishers 38 The Learning Tree Store www.tltree.com
Sl. No. Name of the Publisher Website 39 Thomas Nelson www.tommynelson.com

1 A&A Book Trust / Arvind Kumar Publishers www.arvindkumarpublishers.com 40 Tormont Publication Inc.

2 Alka Publications www.alkapublications.com 41 Tulika Books www.tulikabooks.com

3 Anveshi (through DC Books) - Tales from the www.anveshi.org/content/view/172/99/ 42 Two-can Publishing/Cooper Square Publishing www.two-canpublishing.com/
margins a series of eight books www.coopersquarepublishing.com
4 Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti (BGVS) www.bgvs.org 43 Vasan Publications www.mastermindbooks.com

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 Some Weblinks for Language Learning 18. www.englishbee.net, English video lessons and 22. www.teachingenglish.org.en Free classroom materials
exercises to download short activities, lesson plans
1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/magickey/ 7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lVNi-FpEuY has
adventures/dragon_game.shtml is a game that helps a video of the Panchatantra story about the doves in 19. www.holidays.mrdonn.org, The Diwali lesson plans 23. http://esltopics.com Teachers can use the free
learn about a question and a question mark. a hunter's net (collective strength) in Hindi. and games for kids are quite innovative material for teaching vocabulary to non-English
speaking children
2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/magickey/ 8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODqhC- 20. www.abcmouse.com/ed/activitiesIt is a full online
adventures/creamcake_game.shtml is a game that GhIc&NR=1 has a video of the Panchatantra story curriculum for preschool through kindergarten. 24. http://www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/content/
helps learn rhyming words, their pronunciation and “The ungrateful Mouse” in Hindi. publications - Language and Language Teaching is a
21. www.uniqueteachingresources.com Free teaching
use in sentences. publication of AzimPremji University focusing on
9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjO_VjjlDw& resources for language teachers
issues and practices relevant to language teaching
3. http://www.proteacher.com/cgi- feature=related has a video of a story on why the sea
bin/outsidesite.cgi?id=4731&external=http://www.sdc water is salty.
oe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/sorganiz.htm&original Some Weblinks to E-Books and Online Libraries
10. http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0510a.html contains
=http://www.proteacher.com/070037.shtml&title=Gra
links to different versions of the story of
phic%20Organizers contains well-delineated writing 1. http://worldlibrary.net/WidgerLibrary.htm has several 4. http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/krause/Reading.htm for
CINDERELLA, from around the world.
standards, level wise. e-books that can be downloaded. slide shows that excite a child to read.
11. http://www.darsie.net/talesofwonder/ contains Folk
4. http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LAK1.htm contains 2. http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/ift/index.htm has 5. http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/ contains an
and Fairy Tales from around the World.
a whole host of ideas for language activities links to Indian fairy tales. enormous list of books on enlivening language
12. http://www.rubybridges.org/story.htm contains the learning, rated by Arvind Gupta. Many of them can
5. http://www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html has a plethora 3. http://primary.naace.co.uk/activities/BigBooks/
inspiring story of Ruby Bridges and her teacher be downloaded for free.
of links to lesson plans for language learning, and index.htm has audio-e-books for kids.
none of them conventional ones. 13. http://www.thepromisefoundation.org/TPFLtRB.pdf
is report of a Study on Learning to Read in Bengali,
6. http://www.op97.org/ftcyber/jack/puzzles/
useful for language researchers in Indian languages. Books
puzzles.html has easy, medium and hard jigsaw
puzzles that are based on fairy tales. 14. http://www.thepromisefoundation.org/TPFRdK.pdf is The following books of the New Ways in TESOL series edited by Jack C. Richards present learner-centred, cooperative,
report of a Study on Reading Difficulties in Kannada, communicative activities.
useful for language researchers in Indian languages.
1. Kathleen Bailey and Lance Savage (ed).New Ways in Teaching Speaking,TESOL.1995.

Some Websites for Language Resources 2. Paul Nation. New Ways in Teaching Vocabulary, TESOL,1995.

1. http://www.bookadventure.com/ki/bs/ki_bs_ 8. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/c55/ for 3. Martha C. Pennington (ed). New Ways in Teaching Grammar, TESOL, 1995.
helpfind.asp allows the user to enter the preference another idea 4. Richard R.Day (ed). New Ways in Teaching Reading, TESOL, 1995.
(level, type of book, etc.) and then generates an
9. Also, see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/campaignpartn 5. Ronald C. White (ed).New Ways in Teaching Writing, TESOL, 1995.
entire booklist, complete with title, author name,
ers/ideasbank/reading/
ISBN number, etc.
10. http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/krause/Reading.htm has
2. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/ provides Publications
slide shows for reading for kids.
innovative teaching materials for teachers, useful and
The following publications of the Regional Institute of English, South India, Bangaloreare quite innovative in their approach to
enjoyable resources for students and smart advice 11. http://kielikompassi.ulc.jyu.fi/kookit0405/
English language teaching:
for parents about how to help their kids enjoy seashore/mrshrimpandsammy.htm has a film to
learning and excel in school. The site is constantly teach pronunciation. 1. Play and Play : a set of 50 traditional games from across the country with language elements integrated at each level.
reviewed for educational relevance by practicing
classroom teachers in elementary school, middle 12. http://www.msgarrettonline.com/descripwords.html 2. Play with Words: a variety of reading texts like picture cards, small books, big books and colour books to help children
school, and high school. for descriptive words discover the pleasures of reading.

3. http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ allows 13. http://esl.about.com/od/vocabularylessonplans 3. Hello English : a series of 20 interactive films providing meaningful exposure to the language with opportunities for
the user to create and print customized word search, /a/characteradj.htm for an excellent activity that children to talk, sing and play.
criss-cross, math puzzles, and more using his/her develops and broadens knowledge of character
4. Enact English : a number of drama activities and songs to facilitate language learning in a natural and effortless manner.
own word lists. adjective vocabulary.
5. Learning English is fun: about 25 audio cassettes involving the children and the teacher in a series of fun-filled interactive
4. http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/cur/Kinder.htm has a host 14. http://www.scholastic.com/ispy/play/ for a set of
activities and songs.
of ideas for the classroom, to improve language, award winning puzzles and games that allow children
science, math, art, and many other skills. to discover word associations, word play and themes 6. English in Pictures: a number of pictures with a set of activities for each picture to help children use language in realistic
that help them build important learning skills contexts.
5. http://gem.win.co.nz/mario/wsearch/wsearch.php including reading.
allows you to generate your own word maze/word
search puzzle. 15. http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/in_the
_bag/index.html for an interactive game that builds
6. http://georgemcgurn.com/articles/readingfor vocabulary.
pleasure.html has a good article on reading for
pleasure. 16. http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org Simple
self-learning materials for kids.
7. http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/pages/374.shtml
for a lovely idea on getting children excited about 17. www.activityvillage.co.ukThere are a number of tasks
reading. leading to language learning.

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 § Hamari Dharati, Hamara Jeewan, textbooks for classes § The Young Geographer series, Haydn Evans, Wheaton
6, 7 & 8, Uttarakhand Sewa Nidhi, Almora – Pergamon

SOCIAL SCIENCE § Workbooks for Rajasthan textbooks for Classes 6, 7 &

8.
§ Geography Direct – Collins Educational

§ Khushi-Khushi for class 3, 4, 5: Eklavya, Bhopal

§ Workbooks of Haryana for Class 6, 7 & 8 (2008).
§ Apne Aas pas, textbook for classes 4 & 5, Digantar,
§ Text Book of Chattisgarh for classes 3 to 8: EVS and Jaipur
Organisations that Work on Social Sciences at School Level - On Curriculum and Material Social Sciences, SCERT, Raipur.
§ Kuchh Karen, Vidya Bhawan Society, Udaipur
Development Issues § Textbooks for Ladakh Hill Council on Environmental
Studies Part II for classes 4 & 5 § Textbooks of NCERT for class 3 to 8: NCERT, New
Sl. No. Name of Organisation Location Delhi
§ Our Tribal Ancestors - Prehistory for Indian Schools,
1 Eklavya Bhopal, MP part 1 & 2, Rishi Valley Education Series § Textbooks of EVS and Social Science for classes 3 to
8, SCERT, Delhi
2 Uttrakhand Seva Nidhi Almora, Uttarakhand § Sangam Age and Age of the Pallavas - TVS Education
3 Nirantar New Delhi Society & Macmillan

4 Khoj Mumbai
5 Avehi Abacus Mumbai Some Resource & Reference Books
6 Swanirbhar, Organisation based in Noth 24 Pargana West Bengal
§ Itihas ke Srote, bhag – 1, A resource book for § Walk With Me – A guide for Inspiring Citizenship
7 SAHMAT, Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust New Delhi Teachers, published by Eklavya Action – Pravah, New Delhi
8 Vidya Bhawan Society Udaipur, Rajasthan § People, Places and Change: An Introduction to World § Writings of Teachers Ideas for the Classroom – East
9 Digantar Jaipur, Rajasthan Cultures by Berry and Ford West Books, Madras
10 Pravah Delhi § Puffi n History of India series by Puffi n Books, Delhi § Social Studies Instruction in the Elementary School by
Richard E Servey
§ Report of the seminar on Environment Studies (1995):
Schools that have used Innovative Methods to Teach Social Science Vidya Bhawan Society § Learning from Confl ict by Prof Krishna Kumar

§ Social Science Learning in Schools - Documentation § Turning the Pot Tilling the Land by Kancha ILAIAH –
Sl. No. Name of School Location
of the Eklavya’s social science experiment, Edited by Navayana Books
Prof Poonam Batra and published by SAGE
1 The School Chennai § Different Tales Series – Anveshi and D.C. Books, Kerala
2 Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle § Teaching Social Science in Schools - by Alex M
(Social Science and History curriculum for classes 4 to 7) George and Amman Madan, Published by SAGE
3 Shishu Van Bombay
(Most of these schools have
4 Center for Learning Bangalore, Localised Resource Books as Models for Creation
their websites where contacts
Hyderabad
and materials can be § Our City Delhi – Narayani Gupta - Oxford University § School and Society and Area Study of Mylapore –
5 Aadharshila Sendhwa, MP accessed) Press Tara Publishing

Publishers in Social Sciences Journals

§ Granthshilpi - New Delhi § Children’s Book Trust, New Delhi § People’s History Series, Tulika § Sandarbh (For Teachers) § Economic and Political Weekly
Publications, Chennai
§ Eklavya, Bhopal § Books on Social Science § Vimarsh ( for Teachers) § Teacher Talk, A Journal of the TVS Educational
education by Sage Publications, § Katha, New Delhi Society
§ Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti, Delhi
New Delhi § Chakmak (for children)
§ Tara, Chennai § Journal of the Krishnamurthy Schools
§ NCERT, New Delhi
§ Books published for Children by § Contemporary Education Dialogue`
Oxford University Press, New
§ Navayana, New Delhi
§ Publication Division, New Delhi
Delhi
§ National Book Trust, New Delhi Films
§ The Young Historians – Series of fi lms by Ms Deepa § India Untouched – Stalin (on Untouchability in India)
Some Useful Books Dhanraj
§ War and Peace – Anand Patwardhan
§ Samajik Adhayayan - 6, 7 and 8 - Textbooks § Textbooks of Social Science for classes 6 & 7, § Bharat Ki Khoj, Tele Serial produced & directed by Mr
Shyam Benegal § Making of the Mahatma – Shyam Benegal
developed and published by Eklavya, Bhopal (Hindi) developed by Eklavya for Lok Jumbish Parishad,
Rajasthan, 1999/2000.
§ Bharat Ki Chhap, fi lms on Indian History § Ambedkar
§ Textbook of Social Science for class 6, 7 and 8
(English, 1994): Eklavya, Bhopal. § Samajik Adhayan Sikshan - Ek Prayog, published by
§ Naata(on Communalism) TISS Mumbai (Anjali § Nanook of the North (on the life of Eskimos)
Eklavya
Monteiro)

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 Publishers in Social Sciences

§ http://www.neok12.com/History-of-India.htm - has § http://www.worldsocialscience.org/, the site of the

many videos on topics in social science International Social Science Council.

§ Eklavya publications, http://www.eklavya.in § UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences page,

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/social-and-human-
§ Sangati interactive teaching learning kits,
sciences/ and Education page,
http://avehiabacus.org/about.htmlhttp://schools.india
http://www.unesco.org/en/education
waterportal.org/
§ The IEA’s • Civic Education Study link is,
§ Me and my City – sunitha Nadhamuni and Rama
http://www.iea.nl/icces.html.
Errabelli Janagraha Center for Citizenship and
Democracy, www.janaagraha.org § Bombay Natural History Society, http://www.bnhs.org

§ Water related projects and resources, § Kalpavriksha Environment Action Group,

http://schools.indiawaterportal.org/ http://www.kalpavriksha.org

§ Heritage related resources The Indian National Trust § Center for Environment Education, India,
for National and Cultural Heritage, http://www.ceeindia.org/cee/index.html
http://www.intach.org/
§ Down to Earth Magazine,
§ Curriculum based story books: IETS publications http://www.downtoearth.org.in
http://www.ilfsets.com/solutions.asp?secid=1&menuid
=3&smenuid=1&childid=1&subchildid=2&pageid=345
§ Center for Science and Environment, India,
http://www.cseindia.org

Some other Important Websites

§ www.school.discovery.com § www.animalplanet.co.uk § www.britanica.com

§ www.nationalgeographic.com § www.greenpeace.org § www.arvindguptatoys.com

§ www.incredibleindia.org §

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