Lesson Plan – Class 6 Social Science
Chapter 1: Family and Community
General Objectives:
- Students will understand the roles of family and community in social life.
- Students will recognize the importance of cooperation and responsibilities within a
community.
- Students will develop respect for all types of families and cultures.
Specific Objectives:
- Students will define family and community.
- Students will describe the types of families and community structures.
- Students will analyze how families and communities support individuals.
Day-wise Breakdown:
Day 1: Introduction
Introductory Questions:
- Who are the people you live with and depend on?
- What happens when neighbors help each other?
Activity:
Students will watch a short video on types of families and community interactions using a
smartboard.
ICT Integration: Educational video (e.g., “Importance of Community”)
NEP 2020 Link: Promotes experiential and inclusive learning.
Days 2–5: Main Content Delivery
- Teacher will explain nuclear, joint, and extended families.
- Students will identify their family type and share one responsibility they perform.
- Teacher will introduce the idea of interdependence within communities.
- Students will role-play different community helpers and their duties.
- Class will discuss the role of values like cooperation, empathy, and equality in a
family/community setting.
Activity:
Students will create a 'Family & Community Tree'.
Day 6: Reflection and Discussion
Students will present their trees and explain the importance of each member.
Teacher will guide a group discussion on shared responsibilities.
Day 7: Revision & Homework
Revision:
- Recap via an interactive quiz.
- Group game: “Who Am I?”
Homework:
- Interview an elder and write about changes in family/community over time.
Chapter 2: Governance
General Objectives:
- Students will understand the meaning and purpose of governance.
- Students will become aware of different levels of government.
- Students will appreciate the importance of rules, laws, and participation in governance.
Specific Objectives:
- Students will define governance, government, and citizen.
- Students will differentiate between local, state, and central government.
- Students will identify key government functions and services.
Day-wise Breakdown:
Day 1: Introduction
Introductory Questions:
- Who decides rules at school? Who decides rules in the country?
- What happens if there are no rules or laws?
Activity:
Students will watch a video clip titled 'How Our Government Works'.
ICT Integration: Animated civic education video.
NEP 2020 Link: Civic awareness, digital resources, critical thinking.
Days 2–5: Main Content Delivery
- Teacher will introduce the three levels of government using flowcharts.
- Students will categorize services provided by each level.
- Teacher will explain roles of leaders (MLA, MP, Sarpanch).
- Students will engage in a mock election and vote for a class monitor.
Activity:
'"Design a Government" group project.
Day 6: Role Play and Real-Life Connection
Students will role-play a panchayat meeting.
Teacher will show real-life images of government offices.
Day 7: Revision & Homework
Revision:
- Mind-map activity.
- Game: “Match the Leader with the Role”.
Homework:
- Observe and note a government-related activity in their community.
Integration of ICT Tools:
- Videos from NCERT/YouTube (DIKSHA app, MyGov platform)
- Interactive slides, flowcharts, and quizzes
- Use of Kahoot, Google Slides for revision
NEP 2020 Alignment:
- Emphasis on experiential and project-based learning
- Promotes multilingual discussions
- Inclusion of real-life examples to develop life skills
- Focus on civic responsibility and foundational understanding
- Encouragement of collaboration, empathy, and democratic participation
