FOOD SECURITY OF INDIA IX SHRUTI

 E – LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

CLASS  TOPIC Sub topics Duration ( no. of periods)

IX FOOD SECURITY IN INDIA i)                          Need of food security: cases across the nation.famines in the past/ present. ii)                        The need for self –sufficiency iii)                      Case studies iv)                      procurement of food – overflowing grainaries and people without food v)                        role of PDS and cooperatives in food security roleof government in food security 10

learning outcomes- The students will able to-

i) Exhibitclear  understanding of various terms.

ii) Toget familiarized with the problems in public distribution system and looking for alternative solutions.

iii)Realizethe need for food security in various situations.

iv)  To develop clear understanding about the role of government to protect the weaker section of society .

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Teaching of this unit will enable the learner to:

i)                           Critically analyse the contribution of government in ensuring food supply.

ii)                        Explain the problems arise related to various natural and man made disasters.

iii)                      Describe the basic features of food security and challenges faced by government.

iv)                      Explain the merits and demerits of PDS and alternative solutions.  

TOOLS, AIDS AND RESOURCES

i)                          Prescribed NCERT textbook

ii)                        Library and internet resource

iii)                      PPT/ chart/ graphic organizers/ pictures

iv)                      Newspaper clippings

v)                        Smart board/white board

vi)                      video clippings

vii)                    worksheets

TEACHING STRATEGIES

·        Brain-storming

·        Thinking techniques

·       Interactive lecture

·       Activity method

·        

Previous knowledge testing

Brain storming session on food security

The teacher will ask few questions to introduce the chapter.

i)                          What steps has been taken by government to remove hunger and malnourishment?

ii)                        Why government has started midday meal scheme?

iii)                      During various disasters like Assam floods, uttarakand tragedy etc analyze the role of government in ensuring food supply.

iv)                      Why does your mother rationing various goods at home? 

CONTENT FLOW

TOPIC	TEACHING METHOD	RESOURCES/AIDS
Announcement of topic – Food security in India The teacher will introduce the topic by a news report by CNN IBN LIVE  and ask students Why food security is essential in India? TERMINOLOGY and case study given in page 43, table 4.1 and 4.2 Teacher will discuss various terms like affordability, accessibility, bufferstock, MSP, issueprice, subsidy, rationing, famine	Interaction and lecture method Interactive, Lecture method, discussion method, Concept mapping	Smart board Ppt Text book Demographic data

TOPIC	TEACHING METHOD	RESOURCES/AIDS
Who are food insecure Case –study The teacher can ask the following question ( developing and probing) Which are the people more prone to food insecurity	Interactive lecture method  Think-pair-share Explanation technique	Ppt Textbook NEWSPAPER
TOPIC	TEACHING METHODS	RESOURCES/ AIDS
Case study: Story of Ramu Story of Ahmad The facilitator will discuss the case studies in class and ask various throught provoking questions. discussion of regional disparities in India will be done with the help of  examples	Interactive lecture method Think-pair –share Concept mapping	Newspaper clippings Internet, library, textbook, map
TOPIC	TEACHING METHODS	RESOURCES/AIDS
Role of government- PDS, Cooperatives, The teacher will discuss the schemes and programs started by government to provide food security in India with the help of video and ask few questions like How has PDS been revamped by Indian government to improve and ensure food security. discussion on food security bill.	Interactive method Listen carefully and participate actively in class discussion	Video Ppt Textbook Internet library

Vocabulary

i)                          MSP

ii)                        Buffer stock

iii)                      Issue Price

iv)                      Subsidy

v)                        Famine

Value

·       Social responsibility

·       Equality

·       Conservation

·       Sharing

Assessment

SLOW LEARNERS

I)MCQ

Q) At what price government purchases food grains for making buffer –stock.

I Minimum support price

ii control price

iii high price

Q)APS has been launched in April

i 2000

ii 2005

iii2003

II) HOTS( case – study)

Of the several famines that occurred in British administrated Bengal the most devastation one was in 1943.It is estimated that 30 lakhs people died. Nothing like the Bengal happen again in India again.But it is disturbing to notethat even today , there are places in India that are suffering from famine conditions.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

Q Trace the causes of  the great Bengal Famine.

QWhat is the role of cooperatives in assuring food security?

III) OTBA by CBSE

V) Survey on house hold helpers, casual labour , sweepers about ration card whether red, yellow, white . Write a report on the basis of survey.

RUBRICS

i)                          relevance

ii)                        Presentation

iii)                      Research

FOLLOW UP

i)                          remedial class

ii)                         special Assignment