The present series of books on Social Sciences for the classes VI, VII and VIII have been framed in accordance to the prescribed syllabus of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the guidelines provided by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
The author has a teaching experience of over 25 years in these subjects and thus the content has been moderated in a manner that the child gets a firm foundation in the subjects which shall facilitate future learning in higher classes. The books have been conceptualized as the source of knowledge levelled to the comprehension expected of a child in these classes. An effort has been made to make the subject simple, understandable and to distance the student from rote learning. Special emphasis has been given to the level of language. Difficult words have been either avoided or explained alongside. Short paragraphs with headings and highlights have been used as a principle format for ease of searching, locating and understanding topics by the student.
This book Useful for Class VIII Students.
History : Our Pasts – III
1. How, When and Where
2. From Trade to Territory
3. Ruling the Countryside
4. Colonialism and Tribal Societies
5. When People Rebel
6. Colonialism and the City
7. Craft and Industries During the Colonial Rule
8. Civilizing the Native Educating the Nation
9. Women, Caste and Reform
10. Influence of Colonial Rule on Indian Fine Arts and Architecture
11. The National Movement
12. Indian History - Post Independence
Geography : Resource And Development
1. Resources
2. Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
3. Mineral and Power Resources
4. Agriculture
5. Industries
6. Human Resources
Social And Political Life – III
1. The Indian Constitution
2. Understanding Secularism
3. The Need of a Parliament
4. Understanding Laws
5. Judiciary
6. Understanding Our Criminal Justice System
7. Understanding Marginalization
8. Confronting Marginalization
9. Role of the Government in Providing Public Facilities
10. Role of the Government in Economic and Social Security