1-on-1 Online Social Science Classes for Class 6

Chapter Name	Topics & Subtopics	Learning Objectives
Term 1
Mapping Our World	• Locating Places • Maps and Globes • Latitudes and Longitudes • Equator and Prime Meridian • Time Zone • Standard Time • International Date Line	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Mapping Our World; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Land and Water	• Introduction • Oceans and Continents • Continents • The Five Oceans • Oceans and Life • Oceans and Natural Disasters	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Land and Water; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Understanding History Through Timelines	• What Is a Timeline? • Reading a Timeline • Importance of Timelines in History • Different Types of Timelines • Timeline of Life on Earth • Fields of Study in History • Introduction to Historical Time • Calculating Time Between Events • Centuries and Millenniums • Sources of History • Life of Early Humans • Transition to Settled Life • Ancient Indian Names	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Understanding History Through Timelines; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Landforms and Life	• Introduction to Landforms • Mountains • Mountain Environment • Precipitations, Terrrain, Valley, Flora and Fauna, Life in the Mountains Introduction to Landforms Mountains Mountain Environment Life in the Mountains Definition and Characteristics (Plateaus) Plateau Environment Significance (Plateaus) Plains Deserts Human Adaptability • Introduction to Landforms • Mountains • Mountain Environment • Life in the Mountains • Definition and Characteristics (Plateaus) • Plateau Environment • Significance (Plateaus) • Plains • Deserts • Human Adaptability	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Landforms and Life; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
India, That Is Bharat	• Introduction • Discuss How India Has Been Known by • Different Names Throughout History. • Explore the Significance of Names in Shaping • the Identity of a Land. • Ancient Indian Names • Sapta Sindhava: The Region of Seven Rivers, as • Mentioned in the Rig Veda. • Bhāratavarṣha: Derived from the Rig Veda and Mahabharata, Referring to the Land of the Bharatas. Jambudvīpa: Meaning “Island of the Jamun Tree,” Used in Ancient Inscriptions Like Those of Ashoka. • Mention of Bharat in the Vishnu Purana: “The • Land North of the Ocean and South of the Snowy • Mountains Is Bharat.” • Introduction to Bharat • Discussion of Bharat in Tamil Literature and Its References to India’s Geographical Extent. Geographical Unity: Key Landmarks Like the Himalayas in the North and Cape Kumari in the South. How Geography Shaped the Perception of Bharat as a Unified Land. Cultural and Spiritual Identity: References from Texts Like the Mahabharata That Highlight Cultural Unity. Bharat as Enshrined in the Constitution: “India, That Is Bharat.” Xuanzang’s Accounts • Introduction • Discuss How Foreign Visitors and Civilizations • Referred to India. • The Impact of These Names on India’s • Historical Identity. • Names from Other Civilizations • Persian: Terms Like Hind and Hindu, Derived • from “Sindhu.” • Greek: Indoi and Indike, Names Used by Greek • Visitors. • Chinese: Yintu and Tianzhu, Reflecting India’s • Spiritual Significance as the Land of Buddha. • Contributions of Travelers: • Travelers Like Xuanzang, Their Observations, and Their Role in Cultural Exchange. How Foreign Perceptions Influenced Global Views of India.	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of India, That Is Bharat; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Term 2
Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One'	• Introduction • Quotes by Rabindranath Tagore and Sri • Aurobindo. Discuss Their Relevance in Understanding India’s Ethos. Understanding Diversity: Examples of India’s Multiple Languages, Traditions, and Landscapes . Findings of the “People of India” Project by the Anthropological Survey of India. Unity Amidst Diversity: Historian Vincent Smith to Explain How India’s Unity Is Rooted in Its Diversity. • Food: Common Staples Like Rice, Wheat, and Pulses While Showcasing Regional Variations in Preparation. Clothing: • Sari as a Unifying Garment Worn Across India • With Regional Variations in Fabric, Weaving • Styles, and Draping Techniques. • Discuss the Sari’s Multiple Uses Beyond Attire. • Festivals: Explore How Festivals Like Makara • Sankranti Are Celebrated Differently Across • Regions With Unique Names and Traditions • Literature: Discuss the Pañchatantra as an • Example of India’s Shared Literary Tradition That • Has Been Adapted Across Languages and Countries. • Epics: Highlight the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata as Unifying Texts With Countless Regional and Folk Adaptations. • Cultural Linkages: Explain How These Epics Have • Influenced Tribal Folklore and Legends Across India, Connecting Diverse Communities.	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One'; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Family and Community	• Meaning of Family: Nuclear, Joint, Extended • Families • Concept of Community: Neighborhoods, Villages, Towns • Changes in Family Structures (Migration, Work, Single-Parent Households) Cultural Diversity in Families: Languages, Food, Customs Community Bonding: Events, Cooperation, Shared Spaces Living Together with Respect for Differences Roles and Responsibilities in Families and Communities • Caring, Sharing, and Helping Others • Promoting Equality and Respect in Everyday • Life	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Family and Community; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance	• Introduction to Governance: • Explain the Need for Rules in a Community, School, Workplace, and Society to Maintain Order and Harmony. Discuss What Governance Means: The Process of Making and Implementing Rules. Role of Government: • Introduce the Concept of Government as a • System Responsible for Governance. • Explain the Difference Between Rules and Laws, and Why Some Rules Become Laws.	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Local Government in	• Rural Areas • Introduction to Local Governance: • India’s Vast Rural Population and Challenges • in Governance. • The Quote by M.K. Gandhi on Real India • Residing in Villages. • Problems Faced in Villages (e.g., Water Needs, Roads, Schools). • Panchayati Raj Overview • Definition of Panchayati Raj as a Self- Governance System. Importance in Grassroots Democracy and Development. • Three-Tier Structure • Explanation of the Village, Block, and District • Levels • Responsibilities of Each Level	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Local Government in; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in	• Rural Areas • Gram Panchayat • Election of Gram Sabha and Sarpanch. • Role of Gram Panchayat in Village • Development. • Women Leaders in Gram Panchayats and Their • Growing Participation. • Exemplary Sarpanchs • Stories of Dnyaneshwar Kamble, Vandana • Bahadur Maida, and Shri Popatrao Pawar • (Highlight Their Achievements). • Child-Friendly Panchayats: • Bal Panchayat Initiatives and Their • Contributions. • Example from Maharashtra: Elimination of Child Marriage and Child Labor. Sikkim and Rajasthan Examples of Empowering Children. Higher Levels of Panchayati Raj: Panchayat Samiti (Block Level) and Zila Parishad (District Level). Coordination Between Levels and Their Importance in Development. Role in Government Schemes (e.g., Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana). • Provisions for Disadvantaged Sections • Reserved Seats for Women and Marginalized • Communities. • Importance of Inclusivity in Governance. • Historical Context • Reference to Arthashastra and Its Similarities • to Modern Governance. • Reflective Discussion • Differences Between Central/State Governance • and Panchayati Raj. • Citizen Responsibilities • Importance of Participatory Democracy. • Examples of Actions Like Waste Segregation • and Reporting Issues	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
The Value of Work	• The Philosophy of Work: • Quote by Swami Vivekananda on Work as • Worship • Introduction to Work • Examples of Work From Anu and Kabir’s Story • The Variety of Tasks People Engage in Every • Day • Types of Activities • Economic Activities: Involve Monetary Value • Non-Economic Activities: Motivated by • Feelings Like Love or Gratitude • Economic Activities • Examples: Farming, Truck Driving, Factory • Work • Concepts of Wage, Salary, and Payment in Kind	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of The Value of Work; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in	• Urban Areas • Importance of Local Governance: • Quote by Rustom K. Sidhwa on Local • Governance. • Concept of Participatory Democracy in Urban • Contexts. • Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) • Definition and Their Role in Decentralization. • Pyramid Structure From Local to National • Levels • Comparison With Rural Governance • Similarities and Differences Between • Panchayati Raj and ULBs • Types of Urban Local Bodies • Municipal Corporation (Cities with Populations Over 10 Lakhs). Municipal Council (Populations Between 1 and 10 Lakhs). Nagar Panchayat (Smaller Towns). • Roles and Responsibilities • Managing Infrastructure, Waste, Water Supply, and Taxes Indore Municipal Corporation as a Case Study • Value Addition in Economic Activities • Example of Rajesh the Carpenter Adding Value • to Wood • How Economic Activities Contribute to Society • and Personal Income.	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.
Economic Activities Around Us	• Introduction to Economic Activities • Definition and Importance of Economic • Activities as per Arthashastra • Differentiation Between Economic and Non- Economic Activities • Classification of Economic Activities • Three Broad Sectors: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary • Examples of Activities in Each Sector • Focus on Primary Sector • Activities Involving Direct Use of Natural • Resources • Examples: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry, Mining, etc. • Secondary Sector • Conversion of Raw Materials Into Finished • Goods. • Examples: Construction, Manufacturing, Water • and Power Supply. • Real-Life Examples Like Automobile and Textile Factories. • Tertiary Sector • Services That Support Primary and Secondary • Sectors. • Examples: Transportation, Communication, Healthcare, Banking. • Examples of Interconnection • How Different Sectors Support Each Other (e.g., Food Supply Chain).	Understand the concepts and vocabulary of Economic Activities Around Us; investigate the PDF-listed topics using examples and activities.