Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 6 Social Science (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum integrates history, geography, and civics to help students understand the world around them and their role in society.
April – Introduction to History and Geography
- Theme: Understanding the Past and the World Around Us
- Concepts:
- What is History? Importance of dates
- Introduction to Geography (Latitudes and Longitudes)
- Civics: Understanding Diversity
- Activities:
- Timeline creation of historical events
- Globe and map exploration
- Group discussion on diversity in India
- Assessment: Quiz on history and geography basics
May – The Earliest Societies and Earth's Movements
- Theme: Early Humans and Our Planet
- Concepts:
- Life of early humans (hunter-gatherers)
- Invention of tools and discovery of fire
- Earth’s movements – Rotation and Revolution
- Activities:
- Storytelling about the life of early humans
- Observation of shadow movement to understand Earth's rotation
- Hands-on tool-making project
- Assessment: Worksheet and short quiz
June – The First Cities and Major Landforms
- Theme: Early Civilizations and Earth's Surface
- Concepts:
- Harappan civilization: Town planning, trade, and culture
- Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts, and Islands
- Activities:
- Building models of Harappan houses
- Identifying landforms using maps and models
- Comparing life in different landforms
- Assessment: Map-based test
July – Rural and Urban Livelihoods
- Theme: How People Earn a Living
- Concepts:
- Rural and urban livelihoods
- Difference between farming and non-farming activities
- Challenges faced by rural and urban workers
- Activities:
- Interviewing farmers and urban workers (role-play)
- Comparative study of village and city life
- Writing an essay on an ideal community
- Assessment: Written assignment
August – Local Government and Our Country’s Physical Features
- Theme: Governance and Geography
- Concepts:
- Panchayati Raj system and local governance
- The Himalayas, Northern Plains, Thar Desert, and Coastal Plains
- Activities:
- Mock panchayat meeting
- Map work to locate major physical features
- Group discussion on the role of local government
- Assessment: Oral quiz and worksheet
September – New Empires and Kingdoms
- Theme: Expanding Horizons
- Concepts:
- Maurya and Gupta Empires: Administration and achievements
- Impact of rulers on society and culture
- Activities:
- Creating a Mauryan empire timeline
- Role-play of an ancient king or queen
- Debate on the contributions of the Maurya vs Gupta empire
- Assessment: Timeline-based assessment
October – Climate and Our Environment
- Theme: Understanding Weather Patterns
- Concepts:
- Climate zones of the world
- Factors affecting climate (latitude, altitude, wind)
- Conservation of the environment
- Activities:
- Keeping a weather diary
- Poster-making on environmental conservation
- Classroom discussion on climate change
- Assessment: Quiz on weather and climate
November – The Early States and Our Rights
- Theme: Kings and Citizens
- Concepts:
- Mahajanapadas and republics
- Fundamental Rights and Duties of citizens
- Preamble of the Indian Constitution
- Activities:
- Writing a class constitution
- Debate on citizen responsibilities
- Creative writing on a day in an ancient kingdom
- Assessment: Rights and duties worksheet
December – Globe, Maps, and Types of Governments
- Theme: Exploring the World and Leadership
- Concepts:
- Understanding maps (scale, symbols, directions)
- Types of government (democracy, monarchy, dictatorship)
- Activities:
- Map reading and locating different continents
- Comparing different types of government through chart making
- Writing about a leader they admire
- Assessment: Map work and written test
January – Trade and Transportation
- Theme: Connecting People
- Concepts:
- Ancient and modern trade routes
- Means of transport and communication
- Activities:
- Creating a trade route map
- Role-play on bartering goods in ancient times
- Writing about how technology has changed transportation
- Assessment: Transport quiz and project
February – Indian Culture and Heritage
- Theme: Our Rich Culture
- Concepts:
- Indian art, dance, and music
- Famous monuments and their significance
- Festivals of India
- Activities:
- Show-and-tell on different Indian cultural aspects
- Poster-making on famous monuments
- Presenting a cultural festival of India
- Assessment: Cultural heritage test
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Consolidation of Learning
- Concepts:
- Reviewing all topics covered in history, geography, and civics
- Activities:
- Social studies trivia quiz
- Group presentations
- Fun social science crossword puzzles
- Assessment: Comprehensive final exam
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Field Trips: Visits to historical places, local government offices, and museums.
- Storytelling and Dramatization: Enacting historical events.
- Hands-on Geography: Making models of landforms and climate zones.
- Assessments:
- Monthly quizzes
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group projects and individual presentations
This structured curriculum ensures that Grade 6 students develop a comprehensive understanding of history, geography, and civics, fostering an awareness of their cultural and environmental surroundings.