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Details
Title:
Oxford Trek Primary Social Studies For Class 2
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Author:
Vaishali Gupta
ISBN-10:
0195648294
ISBN-13:
9780195648294
No. of Pages:
112
Published:
2009
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Subject:
Social Studies
About the Book & Series
Trek is a highly successful series on social studies for classes 1 to 5. It provides a solid foundation to primary school students which equips them to tackle the subject successfully in the middle school. This revised edition is based on user feedback. Innovatively designed, each book of the series makes the teaching-learning of social studies an enjoyable experience.
In Classes 1 and 2 the students are introduced to the concept of social studies by relating it to the world around them. In Classes 3 to 5, the key elements of geography, history and civics are covered in a balanced way. The geography section explains fundamental concepts, introduces the geography of India and the world, and develops mapping and spatial skills. The history section explains how different sources help us to understand the past and how timelines help us to relate and recall important dates in history. It gives an overview of Indian history and important personalities, while instilling pride in our rich culture and heritage. The civics section helps students to understand different social and political institutions that exist in our country. It explains how the government works and helps students to become responsible citizens. The series also hones important life skills and attempts to inculcate essential values.Features
- Child-friendly layout with illustrations, photographs and maps wherever relevant
- Ample and varied Exercises to reinforce learning
- Did you know? to impart interesting bits of information
- Let’s Recall at the end of each chapter to aid recapitulation
- New Words to build vocabulary
- Innovative and interesting Activities to provide hands-on experience
- Model Test Papers for quick revision
- Teacher’s Notes in Book 1 and 2 to help teachers build each lesson
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Additional Information
Country of origin India