About the Book

The Illustrative Social Science series comprises three books (Classes 6–8) for the 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 the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP). Each chapter has been meticulously crafted to conform to the NCF’s Panchpadi, ensuring a comprehensive and cutting-edge learning experience.

The concept-based, age-appropriate Activities and Assessment sections are based on Panchkoshas 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.

• Captivating photographs and illustrations.

• The use of narratives in the book enables children to understand various ideas.

• The activities and pedagogy place strong emphasis on developing 21st-century skills and meeting the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals.

• You Will Know section clearly defines learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter to guide students’ focus on key concepts.

• Let’s Begin is provided at the beginning of the chapter to introduce learners to the content.

• Don’t Skip gives interesting information related to the subject.

• Think and Share section includes questions designed to assess children’s learning.

• 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 provided for practice for the half-yearly and yearly examinations.

Salient Features of Other Components

• Teacher’s Resource Book: Contains learning objectives, lesson plans, and answers to textbook questions.

• Online Resources: Contains interactive exercises, video lessons, AR/VR, AI Buddy (with AI-enabled query resolver), topic-wise notes and assignments, chapter-wise worksheets, and printable maps.

• Supplementary Resources: Includes activity-oriented worksheets, write-and-clean maps, research-based projects, and map-skills enrichment activities.

We hope this Illustrative Social Science series finds favour with teachers and students. Suggestions for improvement are welcome from teachers, students, and other readers of the books.

— Authors By - Dr. Sanjeev Padvi

CBSE

Class 7

Social Science

About the Author

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