ICSE Class 8 History & Civics, Unit 1: A Period of Transition
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 ‘A Period of Transition’ will enable children to understand the process of change in the world due to the renaissance, industrial revolution and imperialism. The renaissance was a socio-cultural movement that spanned between the 14th-18th centuries. It influenced literature, philosophy, art, politics, science and religion. Industrial revolution and imperialism marked a lasting impact on the countries across the globe. In a globalized society, an understanding of the different periods of transition is critical for developing the understanding of children about the modern world.
Your child should be able to
- create a general idea of events and changes that occurred all over the world during the period of study
- identify the basic differences between primary and secondary sources
- recognize, understand and reflect on the important movements such as renaissance, reformation
- analyse the radical changes brought about by the industrial revolution
- evaluate the impact of imperialism on the world
Key concepts in this unit
- The period of transition – basic understanding.
- Sources – Primary and Secondary.
- Transition from Medieval to Modern Age (a brief mention of Renaissance, Reformation, Voyages, discoveries).
- The Industrial Revolution – meaning and reasons why it began in England, major inventions, Impacts of Industrial Revolution.
- Imperialism- Its meaning, caused and impacts with special reference to South Asian Countries.
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.