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Analyzing a Concept with reference to NCF 2023: Social Science: 2. Unit Planning

                 Analyzing a Concept with reference to NCF 2023: Social Science: 2

Unit Planning with Multidisciplinary Approach

Concept:  Monsoon: India's Hydrological Cycle

Grade: Secondary

Curricular goal:

To foster a comprehensive understanding of India's hydrological cycle and its influence on various aspects of social sciences, geography, history, politics, economics, and environmental science.

Competency:

Multidisciplinary thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical analysis of various dimension related to topic 

Objectives:

·       To engage students in a multidisciplinary exploration of India's hydrological cycle, covering its geographical, historical, political, economic, and ecological aspects.

·       To enable students to understand the ecological impacts of the monsoon on India local flora and fauna, human life.

·       To analyze rainfall patterns and their influence on human life and occupations using statistical data and mathematical tools.

·       To encourage critical thinking through debates and discussions on water resource management in India.

·       To facilitate the viewing and analysis of documentaries about India's hydrological cycle and its regional impacts.

Suggestive pedagogical method:

Inquiry-based learning, group presentations, film analysis, and creative writing. Multidisciplinary approach, discussions, documentary viewing.

 

Activity Plan / Lesson Plan Components and Sequence of activities:

·       Activity 1: Introduction (Experience or Do):

Begin the lesson with a short video introducing the importance of India's hydrological cycle and its influence on various aspects of society and the environment. This will pique students' interest and activate their prior knowledge.

·       Activity 2: Observation/ Review :

Ask students to review and reflect on the key takeaways from the video. Discuss the interconnectedness of the hydrological cycle with physics, geography, history, politics, economics, and environmental science.

·       Activity 3: Conceptualization/Think:

Divide students into smaller groups, each focusing on one of the multidisciplinary aspects about science, geography, history, politics, economics, and environmental science about monsoon.

·       Activity 4: Discussion and Sharing (plan):

Organize group discussions where students share their findings and insights from their respective studies. Encourage them to connect their findings to other dimensions explored by their peers.

·       Activity 5: Reflection (Plan):

Engage students in a reflection activity where they consolidate their understanding of the hydrological cycle and its influence on India. Discuss the ecological, economic, and social implications.

Evaluation Criteria

Formative Assessment:

·       Assessment of students' ability to connect geographical, historical, political, economic, and ecological aspects of the hydrological cycle.

·       Evaluation of students' critical thinking and collaboration during debates, discussions, and role plays.

·       Monitoring of students' research and inquiry skills in relation to water quality and ecological impacts.

Summative Assessment:

·       The summative assessment will be a collaborative comprehensive report or presentation on India's hydrological cycle

·       The assessment will also involve a debate or discussion on water resource management in India.

This experiential learning plan aims to provide students with a holistic understanding of India's hydrological cycle.

 

Ref: National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023

Prashant Divekar

Jnana Prabodhini, Pune



 

 

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