Social Science
Advent of the Europeans
- To know about the kinds of sources of modern India
- To understand the Portuguese trade interests in India
- To understand the impact of Portuguese and Dutch presence in India
- To know the colonial settlements of Denmark
- To know the arrival and settlement of English and French East India Companies
From Trade to Territory
- To know the rise of the Political Power of English East India Company
- To know the events and impact of Battle of Plassey and Buxar
- To know the Carnatic wars and Mysore wars
- To know the Anglo-Maratha wars
- To understand the growth of colonial army and civilian administration
- To understand the principles of Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse
Rural Life and Society
- To know the land revenue policy under the British Rule
- To understand the Merits and Demerits of the land revenue policy
- To know the agrarian crisis and revolts
People’s Revolt
- To know the Palayakkarar (Poligar) system in Tamil Nadu
- To understand the role of PuliThevar and Kattabomman in the anti- British uprising
- To know about the South Indian Rebellion
- To know the causes and effects of Vellore Mutiny
- To understand the causes and impacts of Revolt of 1857
Educational Development in India
- Know the ancient system of education in India
- Understand the development of education in medieval and modern India
- Analyse the educational development during the British Rule
- Discuss the importance of National Education Policy
- Understand the educational development in Tamil Nadu
Development of Industries in India
- Acquit with the traditional crafts of India.
- Analyse the causes for the decline of Indian industries.
- Understand the beginning of modern industries.
- Know the aim of five-year plans.
- Understand the phases of industrial development in India.
Urban changes during the British period
- Understand the growth and development of towns in ancient and medieval - periods
- Analyse the nature and feature of urbanization under the British period
- Learn about the emergence of new urban centres such as Cantonments, hill stations and port cities
- Trace the origin and growth of Madras (Chennai)
Status of Women in India through the ages
- The position of women in the ancient society
- Deterioration in the status of women in medieval period
- The major social evils prevalent in the Indian society
- The Role of Reformers in the social evils eradication
- Women emancipation through education
- Social Legislations and Empowerment
Rocks and Soils
- To understand the nature of rocks, their types and uses.
- To identify the different types of rocks.
- To study about the nature of soil and its composition
- To understand the importance of soil conservation
Weather and Climate
- To understand the importance of weather and climate
- To learn about the nature of the elements of weather and climate.
- To know the instruments used for measuring weather elements
- To be able to recognize the kind of weather and climate of a place
Hydrologic Cycle
- To understand the status of water on the earth
- To learn the basic concepts of Hydrologic cycle
- To study the different components of hydrologic cycle
Migration and Urbanisation
- To study the meaning, causes and consequences of migration
- To know the types of migration
- To describe the concept of Urbanisation
- To learn the origin and growth of Urbanisation
- To understand the problems of Urbanisation
Hazards
- To learn the meanings of hazard, disaster and catastrophe
- To describe the major types of hazards, their causes and effects
- To develop awareness regarding hazards and related prevention measures
Industries
- To know about the nature and the importance of Industries
- To understand the general classification of economic activities
- To identify the factors responsible for location of Industries
- To study about the classification of Industries
Exploring Continents Africa, Australia and Antarctica
- To study the Geographical location of the continents of Africa, Australia and Antarctica
- To learn the physical setting, climate and drainage of the continents
- To understand the nature of the flora and fauna of the continents
- To identify the major resources and economic activities
- To develop the mapping skill
Map Reading
- Compare maps and globes
- Identify the components of maps
- Know the methods of representation of scale
- Describe how signs and symbols are used on maps
- Understand different types of maps
How the State Government Works
- The State executive.
- Powers and functions of the Governor.
- Powers and functions of the Chief Minister.
- Legislative Assembly and Council.
- State Judiciary.
Citizens and Citizenship
- Meaning, definition of citizens and citizenship
- The Constitutional Provisions of India
- Acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship
- Nature of overseas citizenship of India
- Rights and responsibility of a citizen
Understanding Secularism
- To understand the meaning of secularism
- To know the importance of secularism
- To develop the appreciation of the rights guaranteed in the Constitution
- To analyse the importance of secular education
- To discuss the constitutional provisions related to secularism
Human Rights and UNO
- Understand what human rights are
- Understand the relationship between rights and responsibilities
- Know the importance of Human rights
- Understand that human rights belong to everybody
- Appreciate the meaning and signifi cance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
Road Safety Rules and Regulations
- Understand the importance of road safety.
- Analyze the causes for the road accidents.
- Recognize the safety measures to be followed while driving.
- Develop skills to identify and respond to traffi c hazards.
- Can move confi dently and safely on road.
Defence & Foreign Policy
- The Indian Armed Forces
- Paramilitary Defence Forces
- Foreign Policy of India
- India’s relation with neighbouring countries
The Judiciary
- To trace the evolution of the Judicial system
- To understand the hierarchical structure of the Indian judiciary
- To explain the Jurisdiction of Supreme court, High Court and Subordinate Courts
- To understand the need for the independent Judiciary
- To know the differences between Civil Law and Criminal Law
Money, Savings and Investments
- To know about the Evolution of Money
- To know about the value, nature, function, and importance of money
- To understand about Savings and Investments
- To know about the black money
Public and Private Sectors
- To know the history of public sector
- To know the various indicators of Socio-Economic Development
- To understand the importance of public sector
- Appreciate the difference between public and private sectors
- Understand the functions of private sectors
