Social Studies
The Social Studies programme has been specially designed to develop skills and concepts regarding the subject and is organized under the themes of shared experience in a cultural context, incorporating global issues. The themes are:
Worksheets and handouts are provided by the school; those that require your input or involvement may be sent home and must be returned promptly. Please note that children are not expected to rote learn as they are assessed on conceptual understanding through images, MCQs and other such techniques.
Class 1 |
Myself My history-timeline Family tree Grandparents’ interview Contract with mother |
My home Data Sights, smells and sounds Sharing Room plan |
My school Data Classroom plan Rules Classmate’s interview My teacher |
My City Landmarks Sights and sounds Food Language Recreation Services Problems |
My country Facts Location Flag Provinces Culture- festivals, sports, wildlife, languages, food, music, dance, landmarks, greetings
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Caring for Earth |
Class 2 |
Myself My history-timeline Family tree Siblings Parents |
Children from around the World
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Continents and oceans
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Pakistan Facts Location Flag Provinces Culture- festivals, sports, wildlife, languages, food, music, dance, landmarks, greetings
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Neighbouring countries Flag Currency Language Culture |
Environment |
Human rights |
Animal rights |
Solar system |
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Grade 3
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Objectives |
1st quarter |
Cardinal points Magnetic compass Simple plans and map work World map |
Map reading with the help of a key and true north Understanding the working and use of a magnetic compass Making and following simple plans Labelling and locating the continents, oceans, Equator and Prime Meridian |
2nd quarter |
Pakistan Fact file History Culture Flag and anthem Landforms Map work
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Developing national identity Understanding the history and geography of Pakistan Locating Pakistan on the map of Asia and the world |
3rd quarter |
Introduction to History Early Man Early settlements History of local toys |
Understanding how the past affects us Placing events on a timeline and in chronological order Investigating the life of Early Man Following the progress of Man into village life Tracing the development of toys in the subcontinent
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4th quarter |
Recycling Measuring Time Transport Wildlife of Pakistan |
Caring for the environment and conservation Differentiating between the Hijri and Gregorian calendars Understanding the pros and cons of different forms of transportation Learning about our peculiar wildlife, its habitat and survival |
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Grade 4
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Objectives |
1st quarter |
Introduction to Geography Longitude and latitude Map work World map |
Defining the basic themes of geography Understanding the use of and distinguishing between longitude and latitude Effective use of an atlas Following grid reference and cardinal points |
2nd quarter |
Landforms Pakistan- location, history, landforms, climate, wildlife, Agriculture, natural resources, industry and related map work |
Defining and identifying different landforms Inferring from historical and geographical data on Pakistan |
3rd quarter |
Introduction to History
Ancient Civilizations |
Understanding how the past affects us Developing vocabulary of historical terms Recognizing why all early civilizations grew along river plains Following growth and development of Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt |
4th quarter |
IVC
Environment
Lahore |
Recognizing the IVC as the oldest civilization in the world Relating to our rich cultural heritage Identifying important IVC sites Exploring the individuals role in conservation and environmental management Exploring the history and culture of Lahore |
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Grade 5
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Objectives |
1st quarter |
Five themes of geography Earth Longitude and Latitude
Temperature Zones |
Relating to the importance of geographical skills Understanding the structure of the Earth and plate movement Learning about rotation and revolution-causes and affects Demarcating time and temperature zones |
2nd quarter |
Map work Continents Water |
Map reading and effective use of a atlas Identifying the peculiarities of each continent Learning about marine life, resources and features |
3rd quarter |
Introduction to History
History of the subcontinent
History of Lahore |
Acquiring historical skills Placing events and eras in chronological order and working with timelines and pictorial clues Tracing the history of the subcontinent from the Invading Forces to the Mughals Exploring the history and culture of Lahore |
4th quarter |
Environment
Natural Hazards
Human Rights |
Differentiating between human and natural environment Exploring conservation and environmental management Recognizing the potential of natural hazards, their patterns and precautions Awareness of basic human rights
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