Description:

Viva Social Studies is a series of three books for classes 3 to 5. It is completely in adherence to the latest curriculum of the Council for the Indian School Certifcate Examinations (CISCE), and the principles of National Education Policy (2020). The series aspires to inculcate a sense of appreciation for our past heritage; facilitate an understanding of the changes that have taken place in governance and to have a better understanding of the world and the pressing environmental concerns. The series has been designed to present the concepts in a simple yet engaging manner. Each chapter has embedded exercises and activities that would make learning more meaningful and enable the learners to develop 21st-century skills.

Key Features:

• Let’s Learn About: States the topics to be covered in the lesson
• Learning Outcomes: States the learning outcomes of the lesson
• Let’s Begin: A lead-in task or discussion that is connected to the topic to be discussed
• In-text Activities: A variety of in-text activities and discussions
• Let’s Recall: Recapitulation of all the important topics covered in each lesson
• Word Bank: Meanings of some new words used in the lesson
• Build Your Skills: Skill-building activities such as picture-based questions, mind maps, crossword puzzles
• Apply Your Knowledge: Questions ranging from choosing the right option, fill in the blanks, choosing true or false sentences, and answering questions in detail
• Activity Corner: Variety of projects and activities that equip children with different useful skills

Additional Teacher’s Support:

Teacher’s Manual:

• Lesson Plans
• Answer Keys
• Worksheets with Answers

Digital Support:

• E-book
• Lesson Plans
• Worksheets with Answers
• Answer Keys
• Test Generator

About the Authors:

R. C. Joshi currently serves as the Principal of L.K. Singhania Education Centre, Gotan (Rajasthan). An M.A. and B.Ed., he has had the experience of teaching in some of the most reputed schools for more than 30 years. A recipient of several prestigious awards including ‘The Best Teacher’s Award’, ‘Award for Excellence’ and ‘Principal of the Year Award’, he is also ‘Joint Secretary’ of the Indian Public Schools’ Conference (IPSC).

P. Singh has served as a teacher in MPVM Ganga Gurukulam, Prayagraj (UP). She has a vast experience of teaching Social Studies to the students of Preparatory Stage.