Description:

New Directions Social Studies for classes 1 to 5 is a carefully designed series to help students learn about our past heritage and develop an understanding of the social and physical world we live in. The series is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) and also adhere to the National Curriculum Framework (2022-23). 

Salient Features:

• Interactive approach 
• Simple language 
• Story-based introduction is given in each chapter to generate curiosity and interest of learners towards the topic. 
• Lively illustrations and pictures in the book help reinforce the concepts. 
• Learning Outcomes are provided to help students focus and direct their attention while learning. 
• Highlights state the main topics that will be covered in the chapter. 
• Various in-text activities like Everyday Life, Do and Learn, Explore More, Active Brain and Think and Tell facilitate learning and development of 21st century skills. 
• Chapter-end exercises include a variety of objective-type and subjective-type questions. 
• Chapter-end activities are provided which focus on skill-based and applied learning. 
• Test papers are given to evaluate performance of learners. 
• Insert sheets provide additional interesting information to learners. 
• QR codes are included in all the chapters to help learners explore various additional resources such as animations, summaries, puzzles and worksheets. 

About the Author:

Shweta Gupta is a Social Studies teacher with around 10 years teaching experience in reputed schools of New Delhi and Ghaziabad. She has done her B.A. from Delhi University and B.Ed. from GGSIPU, New Delhi. Presently, she is working as a PRT with ASN Senior Secondary School, Mayur Vihar, New Delhi.
 

About the Editor:

Vikas Parjan is a content creator and editor with an experience of more than 13 years in reviewing school books of different subjects. He has done his graduation from North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, and post-graduation in management from IGNOU, New Delhi. 

Digital Resources (For Teachers Only):

• E-book 
• Animations 
• Worksheets with Answers 
• Lesson Plans 
• Test Generator 
• Interactive Exercises 
• Answer Key 
• Online Support