POVERTY AS CHALLENGE IX BHAVNA SHAH

^{E - Lesson Plan}

^{Class:   IX}

^{Topic : Poverty As a  Challenge}

                                          

^{Sub Topics:}

^{•         Rural case and Urban case of poverty.}

^{•         Indicators of poverty.}

^{•         Social Exclusion and Vulnerability.}

^{•         Poverty Line.}

^{•         Poverty Estimates.}

^{•         Vulnerable Groups.}

^{•         Inter-State Disparities.}

^{•         Global Poverty Scenario.}

^{•         Causes of Poverty.}

^{•         Anti-Poverty measures.}

^{Duration :    10 Periods}

^{Learning Outcomes:}

^{The Chapter aims at :}

^{•         Sensitizing the learners about the inequalities existing in the society and the condition of the underprivileged section of the society.}

^{•         Creating awareness about the Anti-poverty measures adopted by the Government in India.}

^{Learning Objectives:}

^{On  completion of this Unit ,the students will be able to :}

^{•         Identify the indicators of Poverty.}

^{•         Compare the condition of poverty in urban and rural India.}

^{•          Differentiate between absolute poverty and relative poverty.}

^{•         State the  meaning and criteria of poverty line.}

^{•         Enlist the causes of Poverty.}

^{•         Mention the measures  taken by the Indian Government to reduce poverty.}

^{•         Suggest measures to reduce poverty.}

^{Previous Knowledge Testing}

^{The teacher will ask a few questions to introduce the chapter :}

^{•         What do you understand by the term Poverty ?}

^{•         Which person according to you is called poor ?}

^{Content Flow:}

^{•         Concept of Poverty ---- Case studies ----  Poverty as seen by social scientists  ----  Poverty line ----   Poverty Estimates  ---- Inter-State disparities --- Global Poverty Scenario --- Causes of Poverty --- -      Anti- Poverty Measures.}

^{Teaching Strategy/Methodology}

^{•         Concept of Poverty   --        Video}

^{•         CaseStudies , Indicators of Poverty, Poverty line, Causes of Poverty, Anti- Poverty Measures ----                Brain Storming ,   Discussion Method,    Interactive Method.}

^{•         Poverty Estimates, Inter- State disparities, Global Poverty scenario - -----     Data Interpretation.}

^{Tools/Aids/Resources:}

^{•         Prescribed NCERT Text Book- Economics.}

^{•         Library and internet resources.}

^{•         PPTs /Charts/Graphic Organisers/Pictures.}

^{•         White Boards/Smart Boards.}

^{•         Documentaries/Video Clippings}

^{•         Worksheets.}

^{•         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V91IpD6NCW8}

^{•         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV0WtTOw7hs}

^{•         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5CkTXgB7J0}

^{•         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZwgGL4DC6o}

^{Vocabulary :   Absolute Poverty, Relative Poverty,  Poverty Line, Social Exclusion,  Vulnerability , Inter- State disparities , Global Poverty Scenario.}

^{Values intended to be inculcated:}

^{•         Sensitivity towards underprivileged.}

^{•         Care/Love}  

^{•          Equality}              

^{Assessment technique}

^{•         Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary activities}

^{Research based Survey on Poverty alleviation plan for a district.  ( For High Achievers) .}

^{Maths  -  Data Collection}

^{Geography -  Questionnaire}

^{English -  Skit}

^{Drawing -   Sketch of Plan}

^Checklist

^{Description of the area for which the Poverty alleviation plan is to be made                                          2 Marks}

^{Relevance of suggestions made to reduce Poverty levels in the chosen area                                            2 Marks}

^{Relevance of budgets                                                                                       3  Marks}

^{Quality of Presentation                                                                                                 3  Marks}

^{•         Assignment:}

^{For average students}

^{1. How do the inequalities of income and wealth contribute towards Poverty?}

^{2. Explain any two objectives of the Government Anti- Poverty programmes.}

^{3. Explain with a suitable example how the social scientists relate social exclusion to Poverty.}

^{For Slow learners}

^{•         What is Poverty?}

^{•         Name any two Poverty alleviation programmes in India.}

^{For High Achievers}

^{1.  Is it correct to say that unemployment breeds Poverty ?Justify your stand.}

^{2. Why are the rural agricultural labourers and urban casual labourers considered to be a vulnerable group of the society?}

^{3.  Does the NREGA 2005 try to achieve only employment generation or does it aim for the rural development ? Explain.}

                        

^{Follow Up/Remedial Strategy}

^{•         Special Remedial Classes}

^{•         Special  Assignments}