ICSE Class 7 History & Civics, Unit 7: The Constitution of India
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 theme ‘The Constitution of India’ aims at providing information and an insight to children into the supreme law of India containing the fundamental rules governing its politics and society as a whole. Children will also be able to discuss and understand the need and main features of a Constitution. This understanding is necessary for them to grow into responsible citizens in a secular democracy.
Your child should be able to
- infer and illustrate the idea of a Constitution and its purpose
- discuss the role of the Constituent Assembly
- understand the Preamble, its aims and objectives
- appreciate the contribution of great Indian thinkers in framing the Constitution of India
Key concepts in this unit
- Concerns The Constitution – its meaning.
- The role of the Constituent Assembly.
- The Preamble.
- The nature of State – Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.
- The other objectives of the Constitution: Justice, Equality, Fraternity and Liberty.
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.