2. SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS V

3. “The fundamental concept in Social Studies is POWER, in the same sense in which ENERGY is the fundamental concept in Physics.” The POWER lies in knowing and understanding our environment;our surroundings. Learners are empowered to handle their surroundings in the most desirable manner.

4. Social Studies is an important component of education. Along with other subjects, Social Studies gives the students knowledge and understanding of the CONCRETE REALITIES and situations of life, and aims at developing the skills to deal with several demands of day-to-day.

5. Our Present Book

6. OUR PRESENT BOOK

8. Key features of this book - Learn by doing - group activities, role plays, group discussion, quizzing, project presentation. In text questions – HOTS questions to encourage logical thinking and analysis. Help learners develop LIFE SKILLS.

9.  To train children to be observant and understand the social and cultural environment.  To develop the skills of map reading, drawing diagrams, collecting pictures and information.  To develop social skills in children to work as a team, share ideas, co-operate and share responsibilities.  To develop curiosity of the environment and love for nature.

10.  The evaluation and assessment is built into the teaching-learning process.  It is spread over the entire span of the academic session.  The learners are graded frequently to enhance development of almost all areas of their personality.

11. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING WRITTEN WORK & ORAL WORK PROJECTS PRESENTATIONS MAPS/DIAGRAMS ORGANISING SKILLS

13. Cooperative Learning

14. GLOBE POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS MOVIES

15. VISUAL IMPACT Powerpoint Presentation Movies related to the topics taught. Flash cards Charts

16. Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. John Dewey

17. Thank you !