About the Book

The llustrative Social Science series comprises three books {Classes 6-8) for middle stage, designed to align seamlessly with the Curricular Goals and Competencies of the latest National Curriculum Framework 2023 (NCF) and in full compliance with National Education Policy 2020 (NEP). Each chapter has been meticulously crafted to conform with the NCF's Panchpadi, ensuring a comprehensive and cutting-edge learning experience.

The concept based age-appropriate Activities and Assessment section are based on Panchakoshas and Pramanas, aiming for the holistic development of the learner. To improve the learning experience, we have coherently incorporated 21st century skills and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into this series.

Salient Features of the Course Books
• Learner-centred with a comprehensive and thematic approach
• The content is written in a learner-friendly language.
• Each chapter opens with a meaningful Shloka or quote, adding depth to the learning experience.
• Captivating photographs and illustrations
• The use of narratives in the book is done to enable the child to understand ideas.
• The activities and pedagogy place a strong emphasis on developing 21st century skills and meeting the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals.
• You Will Know section clearly defined learning objectives in the beginning of each chapter to guide students' focus on key concepts.
• Let's Begin is given in the beginning of the chapter to introduce the learner about the content.
• Don't Skip gives interesting information related to the subject.
• Think and Share section includes questions to assess the learning of the children.
• Let's Explore includes exploration based activities that encourage students to learn by exploring their surroundings.
• Pause to Do section encourages students to stop and engage in reflective or hands-on activities.
• Let's Rewind summarises important points in the lesson for easy recapitulation.
• Reflect, Write and Do contains various types of questions for evaluation.
• Life Skills includes activities and themes to help children lead a productive and fruitful life.
• Model Test Papers are given for the half-yearly and yearly exam for practice.

Salient Features of Other Components
• TEACHER'S RESOURCE BOOK: Contains the learning objectives, lesson plans and answers to textbook questions
• ONLINE RESOURCES: Contains Interactive Exercises, Al Enabled Query Resolver, AR/VR, Chapter-wise worksheets and Printable Maps
We hope this series Illustrative Social Science finds favour with teachers and students. Suggestions for
improvement are welcome from teachers, students and other readers of the books.

About the Author

B.Sc. B.Ed. M.Div. M.Th. Ph.D.
Wisdom High International School & Jr. College,
Nasik, Maharashtra