Academic Plan 2016 - 2017

Class – VIII
Social Science

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-I (90 Marks) SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-II (90 Marks)

Geography (30 Marks) Geography (30 Marks)

 Resources-Utilization and Development
 Natural resources-Land, Soil and water  Mineral and energy Resources(II)
 Natural resources-Vegetation and Wild Life  Agriculture
 Manufacturing Industries
 Human Resources

History (30 Marks)

 The Modern Period
 Establishment of Company rule in India History (30 Marks)
 Colonialism-Rural and Tribal Societies  Impact of British Rule on India
 The First war of Independence-1857  The nationalist Movement(1870-1947)
 India marches towards Independence

Civics (30 Marks)

Civics (30 Marks)
 Role of the Constitution
 Indian Secularism  The Union Executive
 The Union Government  The Judiciary
 The Union Legislature  Safeguarding the Marginalized
 Social Justice and the Marginalized
 SCHEDULE OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT & UNIT TEST
FORMATIVE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT-II FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT-III FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT-I ASSESSMENT-IV
UNIT TEST (20) UNIT TEST (20) UNIT TEST (20) UNIT TEST (20)
HOLIDAY HOME WORK (10) ACTIVITY(10) HOME WORK/
*(INTERDISCIPLINARY *Listening skills for Hindi, English & ASSIGNMENT (10)
PROJECT) Sanskrit (SA-I(5) + SA-II(5) )
Activity (10) *MCQ for Science, Maths& Social Worksheet (10)
*Speaking skills for Hindi, English Science
& Sanskrit

SYLLABUS FOR UNIT TEST -I SYLLABUS FOR UNIT TEST -III

Geography:-Ch-1 Resources,Utilization and Development History: Chapter 12: Impact of British Rule on India
History: Ch-8: Modern Period (Page 110-117)
Civics: Ch-15 Role of the Constitution till page 152 Geography: Chapter 4 : Mineral and Energy Resources
Civics : Chapter 19: The Union Executive
SYLLABUS FOR UNIT TEST -II
Civics: Indian Secularism SYLLABUS FOR UNIT TEST –IV
History:Ch:-9 Establishment of British rule in India . History :-Ch 13-The Nationalist Movement (1870 to 1947)
Geography :Ch:2 Natural resources –land soil &water. Geography:- Ch-5 Agriculture
Civics:-Ch 6- The Judiciary

ACTIVITY FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT –III (20)

ACTIVITY FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT –II (20) 1. * (Activity- 10 )*Make a table of different crops with the
1. * PROJECT-WORK INTERDISCIPLINARY following : soil, temperature, rainfall, areas where
(Group Activity)-(10) found.(Group Activity)
2. * (Activity- 10 ) Collect newspaper for two weeks and 2. * (Activity- 10 )*Make a power point presentation on any one
classify the news related to the working of the  Colonial Architecture in India.
institutions:
 Difference in construction style in City of old Delhi and
 The Legislature
New Delhi. (Group Activity
 The Executive
*ACTIVITY FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT –IV
 The Judiciary in a Scrap Book 1. *Worksheet on important landmarks in the
development of our country. * (Activity- 10 )
 Month Chapter Name Learning Objectives Assign Activities Values
ments/
H.W
FA-I Geography
 Resources-Utilization  Explain the concept of resources, 1 UNIT-TEST Best possible utilization
APRIL-MAY and Development  Understandthefactors affecting the of resources.
utilization of resources

 Natural resources-  Classify the resources, explain the 1 Social responsibility,

April Land, Soil and water concept of sustainable Sensitivity towards
(20 days) development,needand methods of animals,
conservation. Foresightedness,
-
Environment
 Understand the significance of
land,soil and water,each as a conservation, Judicious
use of resources
resource ,
 Evaluate the landuse pattern of
selected countries,
 Understand the causes and
consequences of water pollution ,
 Explain the meaning and purpose
of multipurpose river valley
projects.

History  Understand the important changes

May Importance of firsthand
that took place in the modern
(16 days)  The Modern Period knowledge.
period,
 Appreciate the various sources of Developing time sense.
information which are preserved in Spirit of enquiry, Quest
1+1 for knowledge
the archives, old buildings and
artifacts.

 Know about the beginning of

 Establishment of trading centers in India, Analytical thinking,
Company rule in Worksheet Importance of collective
 Understand the role of East India
India 1+1 effort,
Company in establishing its
Cause and effect
dominance over India.
relationship.
  Develop an understanding of the
Civics rule of law as the basic foundation Knowledge of the
 Role of the of a democratic system. Constitution,
Constitution  Understand the Constitution as the Awareness of
primary source of laws. 1 FundamentalRights ,
 Understand the vision and the Value of humanity,
values along with the features of Sensitivity ,
our Constitution. Participation, Integrity.
 Develop an appreciation of
Fundamental Rights and an
understanding of Directive
Principles of State Policy.
Awareness towards the
 Understand the meaning and Government,
 Indian Secularism 1 Understanding of
aspects of Secularism.
 Appreciate the uniqueness of democratic
system,Knowledge of
Indian Secularism.
powers , Comparative
Analysis.
FA-II Geography  Understand the classification of Social responsibility,
 Natural resources- forests on the basis of climatic 1 Sensitivity towards
JULY-AUG Vegetation and Wild conditions. animals,
Life  suggests measures to protect our Foresightedness,
forests. Environment-
 Appreciate the importance of wild conservation, Judicious
life and its conservation. use of resources.
July
(21 days)
 Define mineral, rock, ore, fossil fuel 1 * PROJECT-WORK
.
- and placer deposits. INTERDISCIPLINERY
) (Group Activity)

Aug
(22 days) History  Understand different land revenue
National
 Colonialism-Rural systems and their impact on the
Consciousness,
and Tribal Societies farmers .
Solidarity of mankind ,
 Explain the reasons behind the Endurance,
growth of commercial crops and Common Cause,
revolts by farmers. 1+1 Initiative,
 Analyze how the exploitation of
tribal’s led to tribal revolts.

 The First war of  Assess the impact of colonialism on

Independence-1857 Indian crafts and industry and Resourcefulness,
development of modern industries Sense of Collective
in India. belongingness.
 Understand the nature of revolt. Zeal to overthrow
 Examine the various causes which foreign domination.
1+1
led to the revolt of 1857.
 Identify the important centers and
the leaders of the revolt.
 Enumerate the steps taken by the
British to suppress the revolt.
 Results of the revolt.
 Civics  Understand the need for a Awareness towards the
 The Union federation in India. Government.
Government  Identify the different levels of Understanding of
government & organs of the Democratic System.
government. 1
 Understand division of subjects as
mentioned in the three lists with
special reference to residuary
subjects.
Knowledge of powers,
 Understand and value the principle Comparative
 The Union
of Universal Adult Franchise. Analysis.
Legislature *Collect newspaper
 Explain the composition and for two weeks and
functions of the Parliament classify the news
[LokSabha&RajyaSabha ]. related to the
1
 Understand the role of Speaker in working of the
LokSabha and Chairman in institutions:
RajyaSabha . The Legislature
The Executive
The Judiciary
in a Scrap Book .

Sept -5- Days REVISION SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-I

Month Chapter Name Learning Outcomes Assign Activity Values
ments

/
Home
work

FA-III Geography  Define mineral, rock, ore, fossil 1 Analytical thinking,

OCT-  Mineral and energy fuel and placer deposits. Global awareness,
NOV Resources  Classify the mineral resources on Foresighted.
the basis of their properties.
Oct  Explain the distribution of Understanding relation
(17 minerals in India only and their between
days) uses. Resources and its use
 Understand the need to conserve
mineral and energy resources
and suggest measures

 Understand the meaning and

 Agriculture importance of Agriculture. 1 *Make a table of
 Explain the main features of different crops with the To take personal
various types of agriculture following : soil, responsibility
Nov
practiced in different parts of the temperature, rainfall, for their actions,
(21da world. Compassion,
areas where
ys) Social responsibility,
 Classify different crops on the found.(Group Activity)
basis of geographical conditions Sensitivity towards
and main areas of their need of time.
production.
 Compare the development of
agriculture in developed and
developing countries (USAand
India).

 Understand the history of British

education policy and its impact
History onIndia. 1+1
 Impact of British  Recognize the role of different
Rule on India reformers in challenging the Inculcating patriotic
caste system. feelings
 Examine the impact of reform Need of political
movements. awareness,
 *
Make a power point
 Understand the process of presentation on any
urbanization of Calcutta and one
Delhi.  Colonial
 Explain the advantages of Architecture in
railways and impact of the
British policies on Indian
India.
painting, literature and  Difference in
architecture. construction style in City
 The Nationalist
of old Delhi and New
Movement(1870-
1947)  To explain the circumstances 1+1
Delhi. (Group Activity Growth of knowledge,
leading to the formation of Inculcating modern
Indian National congress and its ideas
demands. like Nationality,Liberty,
 Differentiates between the *ASSESSMENT OF
HW/CW Equality,Fraternity.
moderates and radicals.
 Examine the causes and impact
of partition of Bengal,formation
of Muslim League and Home
Rule league .
 Understand constitutional
development&three Government
of India Acts.
 Assimilate the role of Mahatma
Gandh and the mass-movements
started by him.
 Describe the activities of
Revolutionaries.
 Analyse the circumstances
leading to the independence of
India.
Civics
 The Union  Understand the nature and 1
Executive working of the Parliamentary Knowledge of powers,
system of government . Comparative viewpoint
 Differentiate between real and Political awareness,
nominal Executive.
  Understand the process of
election and impeachment of the
President of India .
 Explain the powers and
functions of the Indian President
 Explain the composition and
functions of the Union Council of
Ministers headed by the Prime
Minister .
 The Judiciary
 Understand the concept and
importance of independent 1 Understanding of the
judicial system in India . Judicial system ,
 Study the hierarchy of Indian Understanding of utility
judicial system . Integrity.
 Understand and appreciate the
concepts LokAdalats and Public
Interest Litigation .

FA-IV Geography  Define the terms –manufacturing

 Manufacturing industry, industrial development, National Conciousness,
Industries industrial region,information 1 Value for nation and its
Dec technology and semi-conductor. resources.
(22  Classify industry on different
days) basis.
 Explain various geographical and
non –geographical factors
influencing location of an
industry.
  Understand the important facts
of the following industries-
a.iron and steel
industry(Jamshedpur and
Pittsburg)
b. cotton textile industry
(Ahmedabad and Osaka)
c. information technology
(Bangalore and Silicon Valley )

 Human Resources  Explain the concept of human

Analytical thinking,
resource and its importance.
Global awareness,
 Explain the factors affecting
Foresightedness,
distribution and density of 1+1
population.
 Visualize the growth of
population from 1911 to 2001
and its consequences.
 Understand the various
attributes of composition of
population i.e. age structure,sex
ratio and literacy rate.
 Define the terms: density of
population ,deathrate,birth rate
,growth rate ,sex ratio,literacy
Jan History rate.
(07  India marches *Worksheet on
days) towards  Explain the main features of the important
Independence Indian independence Act 1947. landmarks in the
 Explain the importance of development of Developing rational
formation of Indian constitution. our country. approach
 Explain the path of india’s Constitutionalawarenes
economic and agricultural s,
growth. zeal to make India as a
 Highlight the main features of dynamic&vibrantcountr
india’s foreign policy and yin all fields.
 visualize India Vision 2020.

Civics  Understand the meaning and

 Safeguarding the problems of the backward 1
Marginalised classes .
 Understand the constitutional Understanding of
provisions for safeguarding the situations, Political
marginalized . participation,
 Explain the steps taken by the Knowledge of Dalits and
government for the welfare of Tribals.
minorities and the marginalized
groups .

 Understand the concept of

 Social Justice and
marginalization ,Adivasis ,
the Marginalized
Creamy Layer and Minority
Communities . 1
 Analyse the problems faced by
the marginalized groups like Knowledge of Acts
Musahars and Adivasis . passed
 Understand the policy of for the welfare of
Reservation . SCs,STs,OBCs.
 Recognise the need &
significance of giving social
&economic justice to minorities .

Feb(6 days) REVISION/ SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II

Note :
 Three Note books(one for each subject) are to be maintained properly for evaluation.
 Relevant worksheets would be provided along with explanation to comprehend the chapters.
 All the worksheets are to be maintained for evaluation.
 The tests for different chapters will be taken up in varied ways such as oral questioning, class
presentation of diagram maps and tables and written tests
 Activities to be evaluated are marked by *
TERM –I MAP WORK ( Geography ) ( 4 marks) TERM –I MAP WORK ( History ) ( 3 marks)

(For Identification , locating and labelling ) (For Identification , locating and labelling )

On outline physical map of the world .

CH -2 Natural Resources : Land , Soil and Water On outline physical map of the India .

(a) Areas of high rainfall

Ch-10 First war of independence (1857)
(b) Areas of low rainfall Ch-12- Impact of British Rule on India
CH- 3 Natural Resources : Vegetation and Wildlife
(a) Tropical evergreen forests
(b) Coniferous forests
(c) Mediterranean forests
(d) Tropical deciduous forests
TERM – II MAP WORK (Geography) (4 marks)
(For Identification , locating and labelling ) TERM – II MAP WORK (History) (3 marks)
On outline political map of the world . (For Identification, locating and labeling )
CH-4 Mineral& Energy Resources On outline political map of the India.
(a) Iron - Brazil , Canada , India The Nationalist Movement(1870-1947)
(b) Bauxite - Australia , France , U.S.A
(c) Copper - Chile , South Africa , Peru
(d) Coal - Germany , Australia , India
(e) Petroleum - Gulf , Mexico , Nigeria
CH -6 Manufacturing Industries
(a) World : Important Iron and Steel manufacturing countries – China , US and Brazil , India
(b) World : Important countries manufacturing cotton textiles – Japan , China , Egypt , U.K .