JULY GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC- WHEN , WHERE AND HOW (H1) AOI- Human Ingenuity Significant concept- Different sources whether indigenous or foreign help us to gain knowledge about Modern India. Students should know- 1-New Land Marks 2. Mapping 3. Sources 4. Reconstructing the History MYP Unit Question- What do you know about the legacies of British Rule? TOPIC-THE EXPANSION OF BRITISH RULE (H2) AOI- Community and Services Significant concepts- The British came to India with the intention of Trade but in course of time they became the real masters of India. Students should know- 1- English East India Company 2- French East India Company 3. Carnatic wars 4. The Battle of Plassey 5. The Battle of Buxar MYP Unit Question- Did Battle of Plassey determine the fate of India?

Topic : H1 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically Topic: H2 CRITERIA B - Investigating CRITERIA C - Thinking critically CRITERIA D - Communicating

Topic : H1 Knowledgeable Thinker Communicator Principled Open Minded Reflect Topic : H2 Knowledgeable Thinker Communicator Principled Open Minded Reflective

Topic : H1 Knowledgeable ( A & B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic : H2 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator ( B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic H1 Connected to- Language A (English) Topic: H2 connected to- Geography and Civics

AUG. GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC- NATURAL RESOURCES (G1) AOI- Environment Significant concepts- Natural

Topic: G1 CRITERIA B - Investigating

Topic : G1 Knowledgeable ( B) Thinker

Topic : G1 Knowledgeable ( B) Thinker (B, C)

Topic G1 Connected to- Language A

Resources have made life easy and Comfortable for humans Students should know- Types of Resources 1. Biotic Resources 2. Abiotic Resources 3. Renewable Resources 4. Non - Renewable sources 5. Potential Resources 6. Actual Resources 7. Agricultural Resources 8. Pastoral Resources 9. Energy Resources 10. Mineral Resources MYP Unit Question- Why are natural resources Important for us? TOPIC- NATURAL RESOURCES - LAND , SOIL AND WATER (G2) AOI- Environment Significant concepts- Natural Resources are used by humans all over the world to make life more comfortable. Students should know- 1. Land 2. Mountain 3. Plateaus 4. The Coastal Plains 5. The Islands 6. The Indian Deserts 7. Soil 8. Water MYP Unit Question- To what extent that India is rich in natural Resources?

CRITERIA C - Thinking critically Topic : G2 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically

(B, C) Communicator ( B, C) Principled (C ) Open Minded (C ) Reflective (C ) Topic : G2 Knowledgeable ( A, B) Thinker ( A, B, C) Communicator ( A, B, C) Principled ( C) Open Minded (C ) Reflective ( C )

Communicator ( B, C) Principled (C ) Open Minded (C ) Reflective (C ) Topic : G2 Knowledgeable ( A, B) Thinker ( A, B C) Communicator ( A, B, C) Principled ( C) Open Minded (C ) Reflective ( C )

(English) Topic: G2 connected to- Physics

TOPIC : NATURAL RESOURCES - NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILD LIFE (G3) AOI : Environment Significant Concept: No Species of Vegetation or Wild Life becomes extinct. Students Should Know: 1. Different Kinds of Forests 2. Conservation of Forests 3. Wild Life 4. Wild Life in India MYP Unit Question- Describe briefly about natural vegetation and wild life. TOPIC : THE ROLE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND NEED FOR LAWS (SP 1) AOI : Human Ingenuity Significant Concept: Constitution is the Framework that determines the making laws of in the country. Students Should Know: 1. Constitution 2. Changes in the Constitution 3.Importance of Law MYP Question: The Role of Constitution in a Democracy.

Topic : G3 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically Topic SP 1 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating

Topic : G3 Knowledgeable ( A & B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic SP 1 Knowledgeable ( B) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator (B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : G3 Knowledgeable ( A & B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic SP 1 Knowledgeable ( B) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator (B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic G3 Connected to- History and Physics Topic : SP1 Connected to- History

SEPT. GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC- THE REVOLT OF 1857 (HISTORY ) (H3) AOI- Human Ingenuity Significant concept- The Revolt of 1857 which generated nationalism in India. Students should know-

Topic : H3 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C

Topic : H3 Knowledgeable ( A, B,C) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B C D) Principled ( C, D )

Topic : H3 Focus on- Organisation Collaboration Information Literacy

Topic H3 Connected to- Language A (English)

1- Causes for the Revolt 2. Results of the Revolt 3. Queen Victoria’s Proclamation 4. causes for the failure of the Revolt MYP Unit Question - What should one do to make an establishment believe in the right decisions/actions of people? TOPIC- NATURAL RESOURCES - MINERALS AND POWER RESOURCES (G4) AOI- Environment Significant concepts- Power Resources should be used judiciously to generate energy for development. Students should know- 1. Minerals 2. Power Resources 3. mineral and Power Resources in India 4. Hydroelectricity 5. Conserving Energy MYP Unit Question- What is the advantage of using non - Conventional Resources? TOPIC : VISION SET FORTH IN THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION (SP 2) AOI : Community and Service Significant Concept : We Must uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India Students Should Know: 1. Preamble

Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating Topic: G4 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically Topic: SP2 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating

Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic :G4 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator( B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic :SP 2 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator( B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : G 4 Focus on - Communication Thinker Collaboration Information Literacy Topic :SP 2 Focus on - Collaboration Information Literacy

Topic G4 Connected to- Physics Topic SP 2 Connected to- History

2. Fundamental Rights 3. Fundamental Duties MYP Unit question: How are Fundamental Rights important?

OCT. GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC- EDUCATION AND THE BRITISH RULE ( HISTORY ) (H4) AOI- Community and Service Significant Concept: Educational System that is seen as universal and normal today has a history. Students Should Know : 1- Indigenous school 2. Coming of the British and the education 3. Concept of national education 4. Education - Self Identity and Power MYP Unit Question - How does Education empower a person? TOPIC - INDUSTRIES - THEIR CLASSIFICATION (SP3) AOI :Community and Service Significant Concept: Industries have become the backbone of Indian Economy Students Should Know: 1. Classification of Industry 2. Large scale Industry 3. Small Scale Industry 4.Public Sector 5. Private sector MYP Unit Question: Why is Industrialization Important?

Topic: H4 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically Topic : SP3 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically

Topic : H4 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator( B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic : SP3 Knowledgeable ( A & B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : H4 Focus on - Communication Thinker Collaboration Information Literacy Topic :SP 3 Focus on - Communication Thinker Collaboration Information Literacy

Topic H4 Connected to- Language A (English) and Civics and geography Topic: SP3 connected to- Science ,History and English

TOPIC : TYPES OF FARMING, MAJOR CROPS AND CASE STUDIES(G5) AOI : Community and Service Significant Concept: Industrialized nations must possess potential factors to become completely developed Students should Know : 1. Factors Influencing location of Industry a. Availability of Power b. Raw materials c.Transport d. Capital e. market 2. Major Industries MYP Unit Question: Evolution of Industrial Growth in India TOPIC – MAJOR INDUSTRIES (G6) AOI - Health and Social Education Significant Concept: human beings are the greatest resource that can make a nation strong and developed. Students Should Know: 1. Population Distribution 2. The Densely populated areas 3. Growth of Population 4. Factors influencing Population Distribution 5.Population Distribution in India 6. Pattern of Population 7. Improving Social structure and Welfare. MYP Unit Question: Describe the Characteristics that determine the quality of Population.

Topic : G5 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating Topic: G6 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically

Topic : G5 Knowledgeable ( A & B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic :G6 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator ( B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : G5 Focus on - Communication Thinker Collaboration Information Literacy Topic : G 6 Focus on - Communication Thinker Collaboration Information Literacy

Topic G5 Connected to- History and Physics Topic G6 Connected to- Science and History

NOV. GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC- THE FIRST WORLD WAR ( HISTORY ) (H5) AOI- Human Ingenuity Significant Concept: A War to establish democracy throughout the world. Students Should Know: 1.Colonialism 2. Imperialism 3. Armament Race 4. Assassination of Francis Ferdinand 5. Results of the War MYP Unit Question: What causes conflicts between countries? TOPIC : GOVERNMENT AT THE CENTRE (SP 3) AOI : Community and Service Significant Concept : Democracy is the Government of the People , For the People and By the People Students Should Know : 1. The right to Know 2. Functioning of the Government 3. The legislature at the central Level 4. law making 5. The Composition of the executive MYP Unit Question: Difference between Democracy and Monarch. Discuss TOPIC : HUMAN RESOURCES (GEOGRAPHY ) (G7) AOI :Environment

Topic : H5 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding. CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating Topic: SP 3 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating Topic: G7 CRITERIA B Investigating

Topic : H5 Knowledgeable ( A, B, C) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B C D) Principled ( C, D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C) Topic :SP 3 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator( B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C) Topic : G7 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C )

Topic : H5 Focus on- Organisation Collaboration Information Literacy Topic : SP 3 Focus on - Collaboration Information Literacy Topic : G 7 Focus on - Communication

Topic H5 Connected to- Language A (English) Topic : SP 3 Connected to- History Topic: G7 connected to- Geography

Significant Concept: Disasters are sudden events such as floods, earth quakes, cyclones, accidents, droughts, epidemics etc. Students Should know: Effects of Disaster 1. Loss of Life 2. Damage to Property 3. Environmental damage 4. Loss of Livelihood and work. MYP Unit Question: Discuss the Role of government in disaster management.

CRITERIA C Thinking critically

Communicator (B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Thinker Information Literacy

DEC. GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC : COLONIALISM AND URBAN CHANGE (HISTORY ) (H 6) AOI : Human Ingenuity Significant Concept: The British came to India with the Intention of Trade but in Course of time they became the masters of India. Students Should Know: 1. Changes in Indian Economy 2. Growth of New towns and Cities 3. Differences between the old and new Urban Centers 4. transport and communication 5. Postal and telegraph System MYP Unit Question: What are the Legacies of British Rule TOPIC : MAKING OF LAWS ( SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE ) (SP 4) AOI : Community and service

Topic : H6 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically Topic : SP 4 CRITERIA A Knowledge and

Topic : H6 Knowledgeable (A & B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic : SP 4 Knowledgeable (A & B)

Topic : H6 Focus on- Communication Thinker Reflective Topic : SP 4 Focus on- Communication

Topic H6 Connected to- Language A (English) Topic SP 4 Connected to- History

Significant Concept: Laws are for the goodness of people Students Should Know: 1. Right to Information 2. Mazdoor kisan 3.Shakti Sangathan MYP Unit Question: Law and Order in India. Discuss. TOPIC- WHAT IS DIASTER MANAGEMENT(Geography) (G8) AOI- Environment Significant concepts- Earth Quake is a Natural Disaster Students should know- 1. Earthquake zones in India 2. Precautions during an earthquake 3. Coping with an Earthquake MYP Unit Question- Why is Himalayan region so prone to earthquake?

Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating Topic: G8 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically

Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic : G8 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator ( B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Thinker Reflective Topic : G8 Focus on - Thinker Information Literacy

Topic: G 8 connected to- Geography

JAN GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC- THE SECOND WORLD WAR ( HISTORY) (H7) AOI-Human Ingenuity Significant Concept : Nationalism is a feeling of love towards one’s own country Students should know- 1. Treaty of Versailles 2. Nazism and Fascism 3. failure of the League of Nations 4. Role of Adolf Hitler 5. Results of the War 6. The Cold War

Topic : H7 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically

Topic : H7 Knowledgeable ( A & B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator ( A, B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : H7 Focus on- Communication Thinker Reflective

Topic H7 Connected to- Language A (English)

MYP Unit Question - What is the difference between Capitalism and Socialism? TOPIC : THE JUDICIARY (SP 5) AOI : Community and Service Significant Concept: The Stability of a Country depends on the judicial system of a country. Students Should Know: 1.The structure of the Judiciary 2. Jurisdiction 3. High Courts 4. Distinction between Civil and Criminal Cases MYP unit Question: Recent Cases in Supreme Court. Discuss TOPIC- NATURAL RESOURCES - DISASTER MANAGEMENT - EARTH QUAKE ( GEOGRAPHY ) (G9) AOI- Environment Significant concepts- To a certain extent Man is Responsible for all Kinds of Disasters. Students should know- 1. Floods 2. Cyclones 3. Droughts 4. Nuclear Disasters 5.Chemical Disasters 6. Biological Disasters MYP Unit Question- Tsunami in Japan.

Topic: SP 5 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating Topic : G9 CRITERIA A - Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B - Investigating CRITERIA C - Thinking critically

Topic : SP 5 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator (B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic : G9 Knowledgeable (A &B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator (A, B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : SP 5 Focus on - Thinker Collaboration Information Literacy Topic : G 9 Focus on - Communication Thinker Information Literacy

Topic: SP 5 connected to- Geography Topic: G 9 connected to- Physics

Discuss.

FEB GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC-THE MARCH TO FREEDOM (HISTORY) (H8) AOI-Human Ingenuity and Community and Service Significant Concept : India attained a democratic form of Government in 1947 Students should know- 1-growth of nationalism 2. Freedom Movement 3. Partition of Bengal 4. The Muslim League 5.The Rowlat Act 6. The Khilafat and Non Co Operation Movement 7. The Swaraj Party 8. The Dandi March 9. The Round Table Conferences 10. Quit India Movement 11. Birth of a New Nation MYP Unit Question - Is India free in all respects? TOPIC : THE STATE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SP 6) AOI : Community and Service Significant Concept: Men are born equal. Students Should Know: 1.The Last Rites 2. The Scheduled Castes 3. The Scheduled Tribes

Topic: H8 CRITERIA B - Investigating CRITERIA C - Thinking critically Topic: SP 6 CRITERIA B - Investigating CRITERIA C - Thinking critically CRITERIA D - Communicating

Topic : H8 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator (B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C ) Topic : SP 6 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator (B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : H8 Focus on - Communication Thinker Collaboration Information Literacy Topic : SP 6 Focus on - Communication Thinker

Topic H8 Connected to- Language A (English) Topic : SP 6 Connected to- History

4. Affect of Social inequalities on Economic Status. MYP unit Question :Backward Class and Government TOPIC: WEATHER RELATED DIASTER AND MAN MADE DIASTER (GEOGRAPHY) G10 AOI- Environment Significant concepts- To a certain extent Man is Responsible for all Kinds of Disasters. Students should know- 1. Floods 2. Cyclones 3. Droughts 4. Nuclear Disasters 5.Chemical Disasters 6. Biological Disasters MYP Unit Question- Tsunami in Japan. Discuss

Topic : G10 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding CRITERIA B Investigating CRITIERIA C Thinking critically

Topic : G10 Knowledgeable (A &B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator (A, B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : G 10 Focus on - Communication Thinker Information Literacy

Topic: G 10 connected to- Physics

MARCH GRADE 8 HUMANITIES OBJECTIVE LEARNER PROFILE ATL INTERDISCIPLINARY

TOPIC-PATH BEYOND FREEDOM (CONT.) (HISTORY) (H9) AOI-Community and Service Students should know- 1-the India of my Dreams 2. Partition and its Aftermath 3. Our Foreign Policy 4. India and the UN 5. Our Socio economic Problems 6. Economic and Industrial progress 7. India and her Neighbors MYP Unit Question - Relation between India and Pakistan. Discuss

Topic : H9 CRITERIA A Knowledge and Understanding. CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically

Topic : H9 Knowledgeable ( A & B) Thinker ( A, B & C ) Communicator (A, B & C) Principled ( C ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : H9 Focus on- Communication Thinker Reflective

Topic H9 Connected to- Language A (English)

TOPIC- THE GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ( SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE) (SP 7) AOI- Health and Social education Significant concepts- India achieved a tremendous development in all fields Students should know- 1. the State and development 2. Economic sector 3. highways 4. Ports 5. Air Ports 6.Power MYP Unit Question- What are the Achievements of India in the field of Technology

Topic: SP 7 CRITERIA B Investigating CRITERIA C Thinking critically CRITERIA D Communicating

Topic : SP 7 Knowledgeable ( B ) Thinker ( B & C ) Communicator (B & C) Principled ( C,D ) Open Minded ( C ) Reflective ( C )

Topic : SP7 Focus on - Communication Thinker Collaboration Information Literacy

Topic: SP 7 connected to Geography , History and Science