ICSE Class 5 Social Studies, Unit 7: Major Occupations in India
From the CISCE curriculum. 6 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
Agriculture and industry are the two major occupations in India. This theme will help children understand the work, process and hardships related to these two occupations. They will also appreciate the hard work of people involved in providing us the finished products that enrich and facilitate our lives.
Your child should be able to
- differentiate between man-made and machine made products
- enlist the large-scale industries in our country
- differentiate between raw material and finished products
- compare old and new methods of farming
- discuss our dependence on industries in day-to-day life
- appreciate the skills of persons involved in crafts
Key concepts in this unit
- Agriculture:
- Types of crops, Food Crop, cash crop, Development of agriculture, Livestock rearing (map work).
- Industries:
- Major industries in India.
- Large scale industries and small scale industries.
- Other industries.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.