ICSE Class 8 History & Civics, Unit 10: United Nations
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 beginning of the 20th century witnessed World War I, the horror and tragedy of which devastated the world. There was an overwhelming desire for an end to the war and an establishment of peace and security in the world. The United Nations was formed for this purpose in 1945. Some other objectives of UN organs and agencies that work together is to improve the lives of poor people, to eradicate hunger, disease and illiteracy and to encourage mutual respect for each other’s right and freedoms. This theme will help children appreciate the role and services of United Nations.
Your child should be able to
- understand and describe the aims and principles of the United Nations(U.N.)
- outline the organs of the U.N
- discuss the composition of the General Assembly, Security Council and the International Court of Justice
- highlight the functions of the U.N. Agencies (UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO)
- appreciate the role and services provided by U.N. Agencies
Key concepts in this unit
- Concerns Aims and Principles, Organs (all SLR mention in brief)- General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice (detail) –
- Composition and functions.
- Agencies of UN – UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO
- – functions only.
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.