Pearson Saga Social Studies Textbook for Class 5

With learning without burden as the philosophy driving the series, Pearson Saga Social Studies Textbook  for classes I to 5 is a unique amalgamation of the traditional teaching method of storytelling and a modern approach to content. The series focuses on experiential and activity-based learning and gives learner the opportunity to learn better at their own pace, in their own way. It aims to make learners proficient in the domain of social sciences by nurturing multiple skills, values and perspectives that guide them to be sensible individuals and citizens of society. The content is aligned to the National Curriculum Framework.FeaturesTable of Contents Unit I1. Our IndiaMy Saga: Aspirations2. The Northern Mountains3. The Northern Plains4. The Western Desert5. The Southern Plateau6. The Coastal Plains and IslandsAssessment IUnit IISaga: Water Cycle7. Climate of India8. Natural Resources of India9. Soils of India10. Our Forest Resources11. Our Water Resources12. Our Mineral ResourcesAssessment IITest Paper IUnit III13. Our Agriculture14. Our Industries15. Our TransportSaga: Famous ExplorersAssessment IIIUnit IV16. Local Self-government17. Our Rights and Duties18. Culture and PeopleSaga: Great Indian RulersAssessment IVTest Paper II.About the AuthorNita Ganguly has been an educator and environmentalist for over 26 years and has won several National and State awards, including national winner of Rustam Irani Foundations Best Teachers award for Excellence in Education in 2004 and excellence in Teaching Award in Innovative Teaching Practices in 2010.