ICSE Class 5 Social Studies, Unit 2: The Constitution of India – Basic features
From the CISCE curriculum. 5 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
‘The Constitution of India- Basic Features’ familiarizes children with the Indian Constitution and the form of governance in the country. It aims in helping to develop in them a sense of responsibility and realize the importance exercising rights and duties as a citizen. It will also enable children understand the importance and the process of holding elections in a country.
Your child should be able to
- analyse the need and importance of a Constitution
- identify and list the fundamental rights and duties as a good citizen
- state the features of the Indian government
- illustrate the stages of election
- discuss the importance of choosing the right representative
- describe the responsibilities of a citizen in a democratic polity
Key concepts in this unit
- The Indian Constitution (formation, nature, need, and guiding principles).
- Fundamental Rights and Duties.
- Basic features of the democratic form of government.
- Importance of Elections.
- Responsibilities of a citizen in a democratic polity.
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.