Description:

Viva Social Studies books for classes 1 and 2 have been designed in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage 2022. The series helps to build knowledge about humankind, and the physical and social world we live in. It is an activity-oriented series with a focus on the ‘learning by doing’ approach. Its creatively designed features in the chapters facilitate the development of skills such as critical and logical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, observation, decision-making, communication, and many more. 

Key Features:

•  Interactive approach
•  Simple language
•  Lively illustrations and pictures are provided to reinforce the concepts.
•  Let’s Learn About states the topics that will be covered in the chapter.
•  Warm Up is an introductory activity that provides a basic understanding of concepts.
•  Remember provides value-based tips for a happy and healthy life.
•  Think about It provides questions that enhance investigation skills and analytical thinking.
•  Learn More provides additional information about the concepts.
•  Tech Corner provides interesting computer-based activities.
•  Word Bank provides word meanings of new and important terms. 
•  Let’s Recall recapitulates the concepts discussed in the chapter.
•  Exercise Time includes a variety of questions to assess the concepts learnt in the chapter.
•  Joyful Learning has activities and projects to enhance cognitive skills
•  Test Papers are given to evaluate the concepts learnt
•  Insert sheets that provide additional information in the form of interesting facts

About the Author:

Arumita Tarafdar is a Social Studies teacher with over 27 years of teaching experience in reputed schools of Gwalior, Noida and Ghaziabad. She has done her M.A. in Geography from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, and B.Ed. from Bhoj Open University, Bhopal. Presently, she is working as HOD (Social Studies) at Allenhouse Public School, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad. 

Editor:

Sangeeta Gupta is an educator, content creator, editor, and soft skills trainer based in New Delhi. She has an experience of ten years in teaching and more than sixteen years in authoring and editing. She has authored, edited, and reviewed school books in different subjects, and has imparted training to teachers and corporates.