About the Book

The Series Focus On History and Civics for Classes 6 to 8 is a thorough course that covers elements of history and civics in accordance with the latest curriculum designed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) and it also comprises the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020, which focuses on the development of critical thinking, 21st century skills, collaboration, life skills, problem solving and experiential learning.

The history curriculum provides students the knowledge of historical elements they need to deal with the present and make plans for the future. Civics exposes students to sociopolitical life. The engaging content fosters the social, cultural, and analytical abilities necessary to cope in a world that is becoming more interdependent and connected. It sharpens the ability to draw connections between events and processes, as well as between past and present developments.

The series follows a structured approach. Activities for cross-curricular connections are provided in the course content to link learning across subject areas. Our attempt is to capture the interest and arouse curiosity to learn how to learn. The series include the interactive pedagogy, learning through experiential tasks and stimulant content. The series gives students plenty of opportunity to contemplate, observe, practise critical thinking, and improve their communication skills.

Salient Features of the Series

• The series is learner-centred with a comprehensive approach.
• Competency based new variety of questions as per the latest pattern of ICSE Examination
• Terminology is provided on every chapter.
• Catering the quest to know more by providing Enrich Your Knowledge.
• Fascinating Illustrations and Photographs are given.
• Maps are provided to stay connected to the outside world and find the locations.
• Varieties of questions are given to assess the learning of the learners.
• Model test papers are included for the half yearly and yearly exam for practice.
• Emphasis on education based on art integration and interdisciplinary approach.
• The content of the Series’ is written in a learner-friendly language.
• The activities and pedagogy place a strong emphasis on developing 21st century skills.

Other components of the Series
Online Support provides:

• Video lectures through QR Code
• Chapter-wise Interactive Exercises
• Chapter-wise Assignments 3 E-book (For teachers only)

Teacher’s Resource Book includes:

•  Learning objectives of the chapters 3 Solution of Textbook questions
• Lesson plan

We hope this series satisfies the demands and requirements of the curriculum to achieve the learning objectives specified in the curriculum. Although every attempt has been taken to avoid errors, ideas for improvement and constructive criticism will be graciously welcomed and taken into account in a subsequent edition of the book.
–Authors