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Class 8 – CBSE Social Science

Aligned with CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB and State Boards

History - How, When, and Where

From Trade to Territory

Ruling the Countryside

Tribals, Dikus, and the Vision of a Golden Age

When People Rebel

Colonialism and the City

Weavers, Iron Smelters, and Factory Owners

Civilizing the “Native,” Educating the Nation

Women, Caste, and Reform

The Making of the National Movement

India After Independence

Geography : Resources

Land, Soil, Water, and Natural Vegetation

Mineral and Power Resources

Agriculture

Industries

Human Resources

Civics : Understanding Diversity

Government

Democracy and Diversity

Gender, Religion, and Caste

Popular Struggles and Movements

Political Parties

Outcomes of Democracy

Challenges to Democracy

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Course Curriculum

Topic	Sub Topic	Approximate Number of Classes
History - How, When, and Where	Importance of Dates, Historical Events, Sources of History	3-4
From Trade to Territory	British East India Company, Battle of Plassey, Expansion of British Rule	4-5
Ruling the Countryside	Revenue System, Policies, Impact on Indian Farmers	4-5
Tribals, Dikus, and the Vision of a Golden Age	Life of Tribals, Colonial Impact, Rebellions	4-5
When People Rebel	1857 Revolt, Causes, and Results	4-5
Colonialism and the City	Urban Changes, British Influence on Cities	4-5
Weavers, Iron Smelters, and Factory Owners	Life of Artisans, Decline of Traditional Industries	4-5
Civilizing the “Native,” Educating the Nation	Education System, Reform Movements	4-5
Women, Caste, and Reform	Social Reform Movements, Caste System, Role of Women in Reform	4-5
The Making of the National Movement	Early Nationalists, First Phase of National Movement	4-5
India After Independence	Partition, Challenges of Post-Independence India	4-5
Geography : Resources	Types of Resources, Conservation of Resources	3-4
Land, Soil, Water, and Natural Vegetation	Types of Landforms, Soil Types, Water Resources	4-5
Mineral and Power Resources	Types of Minerals, Power Resources, Sustainable Use	4-5
Agriculture	Types of Agriculture, Cropping Patterns, Green Revolution	4-5
Industries	Industrial Locations, Types of Industries, Industrial Growth	4-5
Human Resources	Population Density, Distribution, Migration	4-5
Civics : Understanding Diversity	Cultural Diversity, Regional and Religious Diversity	3-4
Government	Role of Government, Structure of Government, Forms of Government	4-5
Democracy and Diversity	Democracy, Diversity in India, Social Justice	4-5
Gender, Religion, and Caste	Gender and Equality, Caste Discrimination, Religious Diversity	4-5
Popular Struggles and Movements	Social Movements, Role of Citizens in Democracy	4-5
Political Parties	Role of Political Parties, Party System in India	4-5
Outcomes of Democracy	Successes and Failures of Democracy, Challenges	4-5
Challenges to Democracy	Issues in Democratic Nations, Need for Democratic Reforms	4-5