Class 8 Social Science

Class 8 Social Science Notes

History (Our Past – II)

1. Introduction – How, When and Where
2. From Trade to Territory: The Company Establishes Power
3. Ruling the Countryside
4. Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
5. When People Rebel: 1857 and After
6. Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation
7. Women, Caste and Reform
8. The Making of the National Movement

Geography (Resources and Development / Our Environment)

1. Resources
2. Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
3. Agriculture
4. Industries
5. Human Resources

Civics / Political Science (Social and Political Life – III)

1. The Indian Constitution and Democracy
   • 1: The Indian Constitution
   • 2: Understanding Secularism
2. Parliament and the Making of Laws
3. Judiciary
4. Social Justice and the Marginalised
   • Understanding Marginalisation
   • Confronting Marginalisation
5. Economic Presence of the Government
6. Public Facilities
7. Law and Social Justice