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social science
Integrated social science lessons connecting geography, history, society, governance, and the places where people live.
Class 6 Social Science modules from the current NCERT Exploring Society: India and Beyond textbook.
How to study this subject
Begin with the chapter overview, then read the detailed analysis with a question in mind: what changed, how does the process work, or why does the idea matter? After reading, use the quick-check prompts to reconstruct the explanation from memory. The chapter list below is designed for both a first pass through the syllabus and targeted revision before an assessment.
Chapter sequence
- Read for context
- Recall the key idea
- Check with practice
Chapters
01
Locating Places on the Earth
02
Oceans and Continents
03
Landforms and Life
04
Timeline and Sources of History
05
India, That Is Bharat
06
The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation
07
India’s Cultural Roots
08
Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’
09
Family and Community
10
Grassroots Democracy – Part 1: Governance
11
Grassroots Democracy – Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas
12
Grassroots Democracy – Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas
13
The Value of Work
14