Board
C.B.S.E
Grade
VI
Topic
Understanding
Diversity
Lesson Plan
1
10 mins 25 mins 10 mins 15 mins
Lesson Plan
01
C.B.S.E | GRADE: 6
th
45 mins
At the end of this module the students will be able to:
• Comprehend the meaning of diversity.
• Interpret the similarities and differences in every individual.
• Appreciate the power of unity in diversity.
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• Reference book/s: History and Civics. Std 6
th
• Diversity, Unity, community, divisions,
travelogues, traditions.
Brainstorm
to
comprehend
the meaning
of diversity.
Enact a play on
diversity and
tolerance.
Music and
movement
on various
forms of
dances in
India.
Write a
travelogue
with parents.
Period - 1
Introduction
[Alert]
Core
[Informed]
Application
[Active]
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LEARNING
OUTCOMES
RESOURCES
• Worksheet/s -1, PowerPoint/s-1, Class handout/s-1,
Video/s-1
LEARNING
TOOLS
KEY WORDS
2
❖ In this section the students will brainstorm on food
varieties to comprehend diversity in a country like India.
❖ Brainstorm draw a big circle on the chalkboard and write inside
the circle: “Favourite food”.
❖ Say
▪ Names of favourite foods. For e.g., Pav bhaji, Idli, Gulab jamun,
Frankie.
❖ Ask
▪ the students to raise their hands once the food item is called out.
▪ Count the votes corresponding to that particular food and write it
in the circle.
Pav Bhaji-10
Pizza-3
Bhel- 5
Dosa-12
o Does everyone have the same favourite food?
o No
10 mins
INTRODUCTION [Alert]
Favourite
Food
3
o Why?
o We have different preferences and likes.
o But you are studying in the same standard and are in the same
division, shouldn’t you have the same choices?
o No
o Why?
o Although we are from the same standard and are from the same
division, we have different tastes for e.g., we eat idli/ dosa in
Mumbai.
o Why?
o We like the taste of idli/dosa although it is a South Indian food
item.
❖ Debrief
▪ We go to the same school, are in the same standard and division.
Yet we have differences in our tastes and experiences. It is
because we come from different backgrounds. Similarly, India is
a vast country and people residing in it come from different
religions and cultures. These differences mean diversity and we
Indians take pride in our rich cultural heritage.
▪ Today let’s learn about what diversity means in our vibrant,
colourful country.
4
❖ In this section the students will enact a play on unity in
diversity, thereby learning tolerance to live in a diverse
society.
25mins
CORE [Informed]
❖ Ask
▪ The group of selected students to enact the play. The script is
given in the folder as (class handout-1.)
❖ Display PPT slide no.1-3.
❖ Ask
o Why were the villagers not happy to see a new person?
o The stranger was dressed differently.
o Why were they scared?
o They were scared because they thought the stranger would
change, influence the habits and way of life, and he would
harm them.
o Were they treating the stranger as an equal?
o No, they were not treating him as an equal, and when you don’t
treat someone like your equal, it is called inequality.
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❖ Debrief
▪ Inequality arises when a person does not have the resources or
the opportunities that are available to another person. In this case,
the stranger was not given a chance to be equal.
❖ Ask
o What did the guruji tell the villagers?
o All humans are the same; we find lands, drinking water, we
grow food, we talk, and above all, we love nature. We shouldn’t
be afraid of each other.
o When did the villagers include the stranger in their lives?
o When the stranger offered help.
o How should we as citizens adapt to each other’s way of life?
Varied answers, for e.g., we should adapt to each other’s way
of life by celebrating all the festivals.
o How will understanding diversity help our country?
o It will teach us to be tolerant.
❖ Debrief
▪ We should respect each other’s religions and ways of life.
Understanding diversity will make us more tolerant and teach us
to be united.
6
❖ In this section the students will dance on different forms
of dance and music practiced in India.
❖ Show
▪ Video no.1- Duration :3 mins 30sec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlGCwoU264Q
❖ Replay the song and ask the students to sing and dance along.
❖ Ask
o What do you understand by diversity?
o It means understanding that each individual is unique and
recognizing our individual differences.
o How can different cultures and traditions contribute towards
societal growth?
o We learn patience and new traditions which contribute to
making our society stable.
10mins
APPLICATION [Active]
❖ Display: Slide no.4.
❖ Brief
❖ Diversity in Indian society is: different languages, culture,
customs, traditions, festivals, and different communities with
different religions, and beliefs.
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❖ The students will write a travelogue* with the help of their
parents. (worksheet-1)
❖ Activity information
❖ Brief: This activity is specially designed to involve parents in
inculcating citizenship values in their children.
*A travelogue is a person’s account of a journey to another place or country. It can either be a written report with many actual details or a narrative story
about personal impressions and experiences supported by images.
15 mins
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