E-LESSON
PLAN
CLASS
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VIII
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TOPIC
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The
Union Executive
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SUB
TOPICS
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The
President, The Vice President, The
Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
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DURATION
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7 PERIODS
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LEARNING
OBJECTIVES: The students will be
able to:
· distinguish
between the nominal and real executive in a parliamentary democracy.
· describe
the qualifications and method of election of the President of India.
· explain
the executive, legislative, financial and judicial powers of the President.
· explain
the position of the President, describe the role of the Vice-President in the Indian
Political System.
· Compare
the role and powers of the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and
Council of Ministers.
· describe
how the Prime Minister is appointed and how his/her Council of Ministers is
constituted; l explain the powers and functions of the Prime Minister and
his/her Council of Ministers;
LEARNING
OUTCOME: The students will be
able to:
· analyze
the role of the real and the nominal executive
· understand
different political situations in the Country (e.g. National Emergency, State
Emergency)
· analyse
the meaning and implications of the individual and collective responsibility.
CONTENT:
· Executive
- Definition of Executive, Discussion of two types of executive (nominal and
real executive)
· The
President - Qualification, Tenure, Election of President, Impeachment
· The
President – Powers and Functions of the President
· Vice
President - Qualification, Tenure, Election of Vice President, role and
functions of the Vice President.
· Union
Council of Minister – Appointment, Qualification, Coalition government and
Functions
· Prime
Minister – Appointment, Role and Functions of Prime Minister
TEACHING STRATEGY/ METHODOLOGY
· Brain
Storming, Discussion, Explanation, Demonstration, Examples, Experiential Learning
· To
test the previous knowledge of the students and to gear up the students a Brain Storming
session will be taken up in the classroom by the teacher.
·
It will be followed up by the Discussion
of the executive (nominal and real executive), role of the President, Vice
President and Demonstration of PPT.
· Explanation
of difference between nominal and real executive, powers and functions of
President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
· Examples pertaining
to National, State emergency will be given by the teacher to the students for
better understanding of the topic
· To
provide Experiential
learning to the students role play of oath taking ceremony will be
conducted in class
TOOLS/AIDS/RESOURCES
Pictures, Newspaper Articles, PPT, Role Play,
Assignment
VOCABULARY
· Nominal
Executive
· Real
Executive
· Electoral
College
· Impeachment
· Proportional
Representation
· Single
Transferable Vote System
· Legislature
· Coalition
Government
· Collective
Responsibility
VALUES
INTENDED TO BE INCULCATED
· Leadership
qualities
· Team
work
· Collective
responsibility
· Coordination
Assessment
technique
1. Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary
activities
English
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Debate on the Topic- Role of the
President in the Executive
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Math
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Using the formula given in the book
find out the value of quota required by a candidate in order to be elected as
President.
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Science
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If we consider our body as a country which
part of our body plays the role of the Union Executive draw the diagram and
label it
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Social Science
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Role play of the Oath taking ceremony
by Prime Minister and Council of ministers.
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Rubrics
for Assessment
Social
Science –
·
Confidence and presentation
·
Dialogue delivery
Assignment
1 (for slow learners)
·
Complete the G.O, with the help of
the given clues
A.
B.
Fill in
the blanks with appropriate words.
1.
________________________ is the head of the state.
2.
________________________ is the head of the government.
3.
One should be above the age of ______________ to become the president of
India.
C. Tick the correct answer from the alternatives
given below:
1. The President of India is elected
for a term of:
(a)
Three years (b)
Four years (c)
Five years
(d) Six years.
2.
Who is the Supreme Commander of India’s armed forces?
(a)
President
(b) Prime Minister (c) Vice President (d) Speaker
Rubric
for assessment:
·
Accuracy of the answer.
·
Relevance of the answer.
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Assignment 2 (for high achievers)
I. Match the
following:
II. Fill in
the blanks with appropriate words.
1.
President on
the advice of the _______________________and ______________________can
declare the state of emergency.
2.
In the absence of the President the
_________________________officiates as the president.
3.
____________________chooses
the Council of Ministers from among the members of his /her party in the
Parliament.
III. Answer
the following questions:
1.
Why the
president’s position is considered a figurehead?
2.
AS the
Presidential elections are approaching in U.S in November, prepare a report
on the Tenure, Qualifications and Procedure of President in U.S, and also a
Presentation comparing it with India.
Rubrics
for assessment
·
Accuracy of answer
·
Content of report
· Presentation
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Assignment 3(For all Students)
I.
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given below by putting a
tick against it:
1.
The minimum age for the office of the President of India is:
a) 21 years b) 25 years c) 30 years d) 35 years
2. The Presidential candidate must have the
qualifications required for a member of
(a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha (c) Vidhan Parishad (d) Zila Parishad
3.
The proposal of Impeachment of President can be moved in
(a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya
Sabha (c) Vidhan
Sabha (d) Either House of Parliament.
II.Fill
in the blanks with appropriate words.
1.
The term of office of the Vice President is _____________________
2.
The leader of the party which won with majority and formed the government is
appointed as the ____________________________
3.
____________________________ is the supreme commander of the armed forces
III.
Answer the following in one point
1.
On whose recommendations the members of the Council of Ministers are
appointed?
2.
What is the procedure of removal of the President known as? 3. Mention one
judicial power of the President?
IV.
Answer the following questions:
1.
Explain the method of election of the President.
2.
Describe the qualifications for the office of the President of India. Why and
how can he be removed from office?
3. Describe the legislative powers of the
President of India.
4. Explain the executive powers of the
President.
5.
Examine the powers and role of the President of India.
6.
Describe functions of the Vice-President of India.
7. How is the Prime Minister of India
appointed? Explain.
8.
Explain the powers, functions and role of the Prime Minister of India.
Rubrics
for assessment
·
Accuracy of the answer
·
Relevance of points in long answer
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Assignment
4 (For differentiated learning)
QUESTIONS
FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS
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QUESTIONS
FOR AVERAGE SCORERS
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QUESTIONS
FOR WEAK STUDENT
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1.”All
the members of the council of ministers swim or sink together.” Justify this
statement
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1.
The council of ministers works as one collective team.
What
does this mean?
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1.
Define the term collective responsibility.
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2. What role does the nominal and real executive play
in a parliamentary democracy?
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2.
Distinguish
between the nominal and real executive in a parliamentary democracy.
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2.
Who is the nominal and real executive in Parliamentary democracy?
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3. What do you mean by Impeachment motion?
Describe it briefly.
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3.Explain
in brief the procedure for removal of the President
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3.
What is the procedure for the removal of the President known as?
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FOLLOW UP
/REMEDIAL STRATEGY
·
On the
basis of the students performance in the class assignments, class response
formative assessments; the teacher will enlist the common errors committed by
the students.
·
Practice
can be given for correcting the spelling mistakes and bringing accuracy and
neatness in the drawing of diagrams.
·
Peer groups can be made to help the weak
students.
·
Correction of the mistakes must be done in
their notebooks.
DISCUSSION OF CONCEPTUAL ERRORS
Two fold approach can be adopted:
1. Repeating the explanation of the topic .
2. Adopting new techniques to explain that content which is easier for the students to grasp, e.g Graphic Organizer, Worksheets
Two fold approach can be adopted:
1. Repeating the explanation of the topic .
2. Adopting new techniques to explain that content which is easier for the students to grasp, e.g Graphic Organizer, Worksheets
3. In cases where
there would be improvement they should be appreciated in front of the class.
4. In cases, where there is no improvement or deterioration, they should be given separate remedial class. Parents need to be informed
4. In cases, where there is no improvement or deterioration, they should be given separate remedial class. Parents need to be informed
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