ICSE Class 7 History & Civics, Unit 8: Directive Principles of State Policy
From the CISCE curriculum. 5 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ will enable children to understand the principles that direct the State to create opportunities for the welfare of all citizens. Pedagogies help children grasp the interconnectedness between political, social and economic issues. This understanding in turn will help them grow as sensitive, deliberative, responsible and transformative citizens.
Your child should be able to
- discuss the meaning of the Directive Principles of State Policy
- examine the features of a welfare state
- enlist welfare activities conducted by the concerned local authorities
- assess the importance of the Directive Principles
- analyse the welfare activities performed by various kings in the Indian history
- compare the welfare activities in the past with the welfare activities in the present day
Key concepts in this unit
- Concerns Welfare state – Features.
- Directive Principles of State Policy – Meaning.
- Principles promoting economic equality: general principles, Gandhian principles.
- Difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
- Concerns
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.