Viva Social Science, 2026 Edition, Book 8, Part 1

Description:

Viva Social Science series for classes 6 to 8 is designed and developed as per the latest guidelines framed by NCERT and CBSE. The series is aligned to the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. Its creatively designed features in the chapters facilitate the development of both higher-order cognitive skills as well as the social and emotional skills.

Key features:

• Easy-to-understand language is used for easy comprehension.
• Quick outline of the main topics is given as Let’s Learn About.
• Learning Outcomes are given at the beginning of each chapter to help students understand the goals of the chapter.
• A warm-up activity is given at the beginning of each chapter.
• Do and Learn, Search and Surf and Class Discussion are some in-text activities in each chapter.
• Thinking skills are included as Brainstorm.
• Fact File contains information to broaden the scope of learning.
• Meanings and definitions of new words are given as Footnotes.
• The Recap section at the end of the chapter helps the child to summarise the main points of the chapter at a glance.
• The series adheres to the six levels of learning and assessment as per the Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Embeds Sustainable Development Goals.
• Various curricular goals (CGs) and competencies are covered in the text as per NCF-SE 2023.
• Web charts, tables, case studies, maps and many other features are given for quick reference.
• Enrichment activities based on ‘learning by doing’ approach are given at the end of every chapter.
• Each book is accompanied with a Teacher’s Guide and Digital Resources.

Digital Resources (For Teachers Only):

• PPT Videos
• E-book 
• Assessment Sheets 
• Lesson Plans 
• Worksheets 
• Test Generator 
• Interactive Exercises 
• Answer Key 

About the Author:

Babita Chaudhry (M.A. History, M.Ed.) is a seasoned Social Science educator with 28 years of teaching experience. Currently serving as the Headmistress of Saint Xavier’s High School, Ghaziabad, she is widely respected for her ability to blend academic excellence with values-based education. Passionate about shaping young minds, she has consistently fostered critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a deeper understanding of history and society in her students. As a school leader, she mentors teachers, builds collaborative school culture, and drives innovative teaching practices that enhance both learning and character development. Her long-standing commitment to education reflects a rare blend of scholarship, leadership and empathy.