PROFESSIONAL LESSON PLAN ORGANISER
Exploring Our Neighbourhood (Chapter 2)
Class 3 | Our Wondrous World | EVS
Aligned with NCF 2023 | NEP 2020 | NCERT | KVS
1. Concepts / Curricular Goals
CG-1 : C-1.1, C-1.2, C-1.4
CG-2 : C-2.1, C-2.2, C-2.3
CG-5 : C-5.1
CG-6 : C-6.1, C-6.2
2. Competencies / Learning Outcomes (NCERT)
- Learners identify and describe local services and institutions in their neighbourhood.
- Learners understand changes in communication and transportation over time.
- Learners explain the importance of saving money and public services.
- Learners draw simple neighbourhood maps using directions.
3. Integration with Other Subjects
- Art: Drawing maps and structures.
- Mathematics: Directions and counting.
- Social Science: Community services and changes over time.
- Language: Letter writing and discussions.
4. Real Life Application / Joyful Learning
Connect to daily neighbourhood observations and family history. Joyful activities: letter writing, elder interviews, map drawing, and field visits.
5. 21st Century Skills / Value Education / Vocational Skills
- Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Digital Literacy.
- Responsible Citizenship, Environmental Awareness, Values & Life Skills.
6. Post Teaching Reflections – Planning for Remedial Teaching
Difficult concepts: Time changes in communication/transport; mapping.
Learners needing support: Map drawing and interviews.
Remedial: Pair work and guided practice.
Enrichment: Extended field visits.
7. Number of Periods / Concepts for which Remedial Classes are Required
Teaching Periods: 6-8
Remedial Periods: 2
Concepts: Mapping; evolution of communication/transport.
8. Lesson Plan Developer
- Concept 1: Post office and communication.
- Concept 2: Transportation and modern facilities.
- Concept 3: Hospitals and health services.
- Concept 4: Banks and saving.
- Concept 5: Neighbourhood maps and directions.
9. Pedagogical Strategies
Experiential Learning, Activity-Based Learning, Discussion, Observation, Group Work, Inquiry-Based Learning, Role Play, Picture Reading, Learning by Doing, Cooperative Learning.
10. Assessment (Item Format)
Oral Questions, Observation Checklist, Picture Interpretation, Short Answer, Worksheet, Practical Task, Exit Ticket.
11. Resources
Digital: QR Code, DIKSHA videos.
Physical: NCERT Textbook, Real Objects (currency, letter), Charts, Worksheets, Picture Cards.
12. Competency-Based Questions
- Understanding: Name neighbourhood services and roles.
- Application: How has mobile changed communication?
- HOTS: Balancing development and environment.
- Value-based: Importance of saving.
- Situation-based: Choosing communication method.
- Open-ended: Describe your neighbourhood.
13. Homework
Interview elder on past communication/travel or draw home-to-school map.
14. At Least Five Classroom Activities
- Letter Writing Simulation.
- Elder Interview Role Play.
- Neighbourhood Map Drawing.
- Currency Note Exploration.
- Community Services Discussion.
- Past vs Present Transport Charades.