ICSE Class 6 History & Civics, Unit 8: Urban Local Self Government
From the CISCE curriculum. 4 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The theme ‘Urban Local Self Government’ aims at providing information and developing children’s understanding of the composition and functions of Municipal Corporations. Transactional processes will help children in taking up responsibilities and solving common problems in their surroundings. These will also enable them to be proactive citizens who will give back to society through an understanding of their duties.
Your child should be able to
- explain the term ‘Metropolitan’ and state the names of four major cities
- locate and identify metropolitan cities on an outline map of India
- describe the functioning of Municipal Corporations
- demonstrate the ability to take initiatives and responsibility in solving community problems such as sewage, traffic jam, pollution, cleanliness
- create simple awareness programmes in the vicinity on public welfare issues
Key concepts in this unit
- Define the term – ‘Metropolitan’
- Names of major cities– Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
- Municipal Corporations Composition Functions (Water Supply, Public health Sanitation, Education, Lighting, Public Security, Public Works, Maternity and Child Welfare)
- Municipalities *Brief Mention.
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.