50 Days Timetable for "Social Science" Class 6 | Chapter-wise Time Table for Class 6 PDF Download

Introduction

Welcome to your comprehensive 50-day study plan for Class 6 Social Science! In this plan, we will cover all the chapters of History, Social and Political Life (Civics), and The Earth: Our Habitat (Geography) in a systematic manner.

Objective: By following this plan, you will have a clear understanding of how to prepare effectively for your Class 6 Social Science exams.

Subjects and Chapters

• What, Where, How and When?
• From Hunting-Gathering to Growing Food 
• In the Earliest Cities 
• What Books and Burials Tell us Kingdoms, 
• Kings and an Early Republic New Questions and Ideas From a Kingdom to an Empire Villages, Towns, and Trade New Empires and Kingdoms 

• Buildings, Paintings, and Books
  

Social and Political Life (Civics): 

• Understanding Diversity 
• Diversity and Discrimination 
• What is Government? 
• Panchayati Raj 
• Rural Administration 
• Urban Administration 
• Rural Livelihoods 
• Urban Livelihoods

The Earth: Our Habitat (Geography): 

• The Earth in the Solar System 
• Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes 
• Motions of the Earth 
• Maps 
• Major Domains of the Earth 
• Our Country - India
  

Study Plan

Days 1-2: Chapter 1 - What, Where, How and When?

• Introduction to History
• Studying the Past
• Sources of History
• History and Chronology

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook thoroughly.
• Watch videos about the topic to better understand.
• Take notes on key points and important dates.
• Attempt Test: What, Where, How & When.

Interactive Activities:

• Create a timeline of historical events.
• Interview an elder family member about their past.

Days 3-4: Chapter 2 - From Hunting-Gathering to Growing Food

Subtopics:

• The Earliest Humans
• Hunter-Gatherers
• The Invention of Agriculture
• Early Settlements

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Watch videos to learn about early human lifestyles.
• Create a poster showing the evolution of tools.
• Attempt Test: From Hunting-Gathering to Growing Food.

Interactive Activities:

• Try planting seeds and growing a small garden.
• Make a model of a hunter-gatherer camp.

Days 5-6: Chapter 3 - In the Earliest Cities

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Cities
• Harappan Civilization
• Discovery of Harappan Cities
• Features of Harappan Cities

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Watch videos about the Harappan Civilization.
• Create a diorama of a Harappan city.
• Attempt Test: In the Earliest Cities.

Interactive Activities:

• Build a miniature Harappan house out of clay.
• Explore local historical sites, if possible.

Days 7-8: Chapter 4 - What Books and Burials Tell Us

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Books and Burials
• Writing and Civilization
• The First Books
• The Earliest Cities and What They Tell Us

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Explore the concept of ancient writing systems.
• Create a timeline of writing developments.
• Attempt Test: What Books & Burials tell us.

Interactive Activities:

• Try writing on clay tablets like ancient people.
• Visit a museum to see ancient artifacts.

Days 9-10: Chapter 5 - Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Kingdoms and Kings
• Mahajanapadas
• Republics and Kingdoms
• Life in Magadha

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Learn about the Mauryan and Gupta empires.
• Create a map showing the location of Mahajanapadas.
• Attempt Test: Kingdoms, Kings & an Early Republic.

Interactive Activities:

• Role-play as a king or queen of a historical kingdom.
• Draw a picture of an ancient city.

Days 11-12: Chapter 6 - New Questions and Ideas

Subtopics:

• Introduction to New Questions and Ideas
• Jainism
• Buddhism
• New Thinkers and Teachers

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Explore the teachings of Buddha and Mahavira.
• Create a chart comparing Jainism and Buddhism.
• Attempt Test: New Questions & Ideas.

Interactive Activities:

• Meditate for a few minutes and reflect on your thoughts.
• Create a poster on the life of Buddha.

Days 13-14: Chapter 7 - From a Kingdom to an Empire

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Empires
• The Mauryan Empire
• The Mauryan Empire at its Height
• Decline of the Mauryan Empire

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Research the achievements of Ashoka the Great.
• Create a timeline of the Mauryan Empire.
• Attempt Test: From a Kingdom to an Empire.

Interactive Activities:

• Make an Ashoka Chakra (Wheel of Dharma) craft.
• Write a short play about Ashoka's life.

Days 15-16: Chapter 8 - Villages, Towns, and Trade

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Villages, Towns, and Trade
• Towns in the Ganga Valley
• Towns in the Deccan
• Seals and the Story of a Craftsmen

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Explore the concept of trade and barter.
• Create a map showing trade routes.
• Attempt Test: Vital Villages, Thriving Towns.

Interactive Activities:

• Set up a mini-market in your home and trade with family members.
• Create a clay seal with your own design.

Days 17-18: Chapter 9 - New Empires and Kingdoms

• Introduction to New Empires and Kingdoms
• The Cholas
• Kings and Kingdoms Beyond the Ganga
• Kingdoms in the Peninsula

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Learn about the Chola dynasty and its achievements.
• Create a timeline of important Chola rulers.
• Attempt Test: New Empires & Kingdoms.

Interactive Activities:

• Try traditional Tamil dance or music.
• Create a poster showcasing Chola art and architecture.

Days 19-20: Chapter 10 - Buildings, Paintings, and Books

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Buildings, Paintings, and Books
• Buildings
• Paintings
• Books

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Explore the Ajanta and Ellora caves.
• Create a mini-book with your own illustrations.
• Attempt Test: Buildings, Paintings & Books.

Interactive Activities:

• Try your hand at cave painting.
• Visit a local library or bookstore.

Days 21-22: Chapter 1 - Understanding Diversity

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Diversity
• Diversity in India
• Diversity and Discrimination
• How to Understand Diversity

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Discuss diversity in your family and community.
• Create a collage showcasing diversity.
• Attempt Test: Understanding Diversity.

Interactive Activities:

• Attend a cultural festival or event.
• Interview people from different cultural backgrounds.

Days 23-24: Chapter 2 - Diversity and Discrimination

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Discrimination
• Discrimination in Everyday Life
• Struggle Against Discrimination
• Overcoming Discrimination

How to Read:

1. Read the chapter in your textbook.
2. Explore famous personalities who fought against discrimination.
3. Write a short essay on a discrimination-related topic.
4. Attempt Test: Diversity & Discrimination.

Interactive Activities:

1. Organize a discussion on discrimination in your class.
2. Create a poster advocating for equality.

Days 25-26: Chapter 3 - What is Government?

• Introduction to Government
• Different Forms of Government
• Democracy
• Local Government

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Learn about the principles of democracy.
• Create a mock election in your class.
• Attempt Test: What is Government?

Interactive Activities:

• Participate in a mock parliament session.
• Visit a local government office.

Days 27-28: Chapter 4 - Panchayati Raj

• Introduction to Panchayati Raj
• The Three-Tier System
• Role of Panchayats
• The Gram Sabha

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Research the functions of Gram Sabha.
• Create a chart showing the three-tier system.
• Attempt Test: Local Government & Administration.

Interactive Activities:

• Role-play a Gram Panchayat meeting.
• Visit a nearby Panchayat office.

Days 29-30: Chapter 5 - Rural Administration

• Introduction to Rural Administration
• Functions of the Village Administration
• The Role of the Police
• The Work of the District Administration

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Learn about the duties of local administration.
• Create a flowchart of the administrative structure.
• Attempt Test: Rural Administration.

Interactive Activities:

• Interview a local government official.
• Visit a village to understand rural administration.

Days 31-32: Chapter 6 - Urban Administration

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Urban Administration
• Municipal Corporation
• Municipal Committees
• The Work of the Municipal Corporation

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Explore the roles and responsibilities of urban administration.
• Create a presentation on a municipal corporation.
• Attempt Test: Local Government And Administration.

Interactive Activities:

• Visit your local municipal office.
• Attend a city council meeting if possible.

Days 33-34: Chapter 7 - Rural Livelihoods

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Rural Livelihoods
• Farming
• Fishing
• Animal Rearing

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Learn about various rural livelihoods.
• Create a poster on sustainable farming practices.
• Attempt Test: Rural Livelihoods.

Interactive Activities:

• Try your hand at a small farming project at home.
• Visit a farm to learn about rural livelihoods.

Days 35-36: Chapter 8 - Urban Livelihoods

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Urban Livelihoods
• Various Jobs in the City
• Shops and Markets
• Work and Life in the City

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Explore different job opportunities in cities.
• Create a chart of job sectors in your city.
• Attempt Test: Rural & Urban Livelihoods.

Interactive Activities:

• Interview people working in various urban jobs.
• Visit a local market or mall.

Days 37-38: Chapter 1 - The Earth in the Solar System

Subtopics:

• Introduction to the Solar System
• The Sun
• The Eight Planets
• The Moon

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Learn about the planets and their characteristics.
• Create a model of the solar system.
• Attempt Test: The Earth In The Solar System.

Interactive Activities:

• Observe the moon's phases over a week.
• Visit a planetarium if possible.

Days 39-40: Chapter 2 - Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Latitudes and Longitudes
• The Globe
• Latitudes
• Longitudes

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Understand how latitudes and longitudes work.
• Create a globe model and mark latitudes and longitudes.
• Attempt Test: Globe Latitudes And Longitudes.

Interactive Activities:

• Plot the coordinates of different cities on a map.
• Play latitude and longitude guessing games.

Days 41-42: Chapter 3 - Motions of the Earth

Subtopics:

• Introduction to Earth's Motions
• Rotation
• Revolution
• How Rotation and Revolution Affect Us

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Explore the concept of day and night.
• Create a simple sundial.
• Attempt Test: Motions Of The Earth.

Interactive Activities:

• Observe the movement of stars at night.
• Track the position of the sun throughout the day.

Days 43-44: Chapter 4 - Maps

• Introduction to Maps
• Types of Maps
• Symbols on Maps
• Making Maps

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Learn about different types of maps.
• Create your own simple map.
• Attempt Test: Maps.

Interactive Activities:

• Explore different types of maps online.
• Go on a map-reading treasure hunt.

Days 45-46: Chapter 5 - Major Domains of the Earth

• Introduction to Earth's Domains
• Landforms
• Oceans
• Continents

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Identify major landforms, oceans, and continents.
• Create a 3D model of Earth's domains.
• Attempt Test: Major Domains Of The Earth.

Interactive Activities:

• Watch documentaries on the world's major landforms.
• Research interesting facts about oceans and continents.

Days 47-48: Chapter 6 - Our Country - India

Subtopics:

• Introduction to India
• India's Neighbors
• India's Political Map
• The Northern Mountains
• The Great Plains
• The Deccan Plateau
• The Coastal Plains

How to Read:

• Read the chapter in your textbook.
• Study India's political and physical map.
• Create a relief map of India.
• Attempt Test: Our Country India.

Interactive Activities:

• Explore the culture and traditions of different Indian states.
• Identify major rivers and mountain ranges on a map.

Days 49-50: Revision and Practice

• Go through your notes and textbooks.
• Use the provided EduRev resources to solve questions and practice.
• Revisit key concepts and chapters that you find challenging.

Practice:
Attempt sample papers and worksheets from EduRev:

• History Worksheets
• Civics Worksheets
• Geography Worksheets

NCERT Questions Practice Links:

• NCERT Textbooks & Solutions
• NCERT Textbooks & Solutions (Civics)
• NCERT Textbooks & Solutions (Geography)

Question Types to Practice:

• Short & Long Answer Questions (History)
• Short & Long Answer Questions (Civics)
• Short & Long Answer Questions (Geography)
• Online MCQ Tests (History)
• Online MCQ Tests (Civics)
• Online MCQ Tests (Geography)

History Links:

• History Worksheets
• NCERT Textbooks & Solutions
• Short & Long Answer Questions (History)
• Online MCQ Tests (History)
• Crash Course (History)
• Revise through NCERT Summary (History)

Civics Links:

• Civics Worksheets
• NCERT Textbooks & Solutions (Civics)
• Short & Long Answer Questions (Civics)
• Online MCQ Tests (Civics)
• Crash Course (Civics)
• Revise through NCERT Summary (Civics)

Geography Links:

• Geography Worksheets
• NCERT Textbooks & Solutions (Geography)
• Short & Long Answer Questions (Geography)
• Online MCQ Tests (Geography)
• Crash Course (Geography)
• Revise through NCERT Summary (Geography)

Sample Papers and Past Year Papers:

• Social Science Sample Papers
• Social Science Past Year Papers

How to Prepare:

• How to Prepare for Class 6 Social Science - History
• How to Prepare for Class 6 Social Science - Civics
• How to Prepare for Class 6 Social Science - Geography

Course Links:

• History Chapters
• Civics Chapters
• Geography Chapters

Conclusion

This 50-day study plan is designed to help you cover all the essential topics of Class 6 Social Science effectively. Make sure to stay consistent with your study routine, practice regularly, and seek help from your teachers or classmates if you have any doubts. 

Best of luck with your exams!