History Project - Case study of topic Craft and industries under the British Rule.

Term: I
Std: VIII
Subject: History
Topic: Craft and Industries Under the British Rule

• Purpose:

To study the changes in the craft and industries under the British rule.

•  Guidelines:

1. Introduction: Craft and industries in India before the arrival of the British.
2. Policies of the British that affected the craft and industries in India under their rule.
3. The effect of these policies on the craftsmen.
4. The pioneers of growth in textile and iron and steel industry during that period.
5. On the map of India, mark the places where the first cotton mill and the first iron and steel factory were set up.

Students are required to prepare a case study with the help of the above

pointers and put relevant questions in the end.

Students will do case study by using A 4 size Paper. The marks alloted for the project is 10 marks.

Youreka Circular

Dates and Program objectives_Youreka _Kambre Campus (III to IX)

Specifically this program will focus on the following:

ü  Building Confidence and Self Worth in the participants.

ü  Help participants challenge their mindsets and fears.

ü  Building awareness of basic teamwork, group dynamics and leadership.

ü  To make participants aware of their innate potential and build in “I CAN” and “I WILL” attitude.

ü  Instill basic life skills in children

Campus: Lakeside Ridge, Kambre (Near Lonavala)

Travel: By Overnight AC Bus.

Program fee : The program fee is Rs. 8690/ - with train travel by 3^rd AC travel, which includes tuition fee, activity expense,  lodging and boarding at the camp, travel fee and all prevalent Govt taxes.

Program Dates

8^th November – 9:00 PM departure from school by school Bus to station and catch the 2230 Hrs Vadodara Express train.

9^th November – Arrival at Mumbai by 4:50 hrs, transfer to Campus by non ac bus (approx. 3hrs drive) Full day at camp.

10^th November - @ Camp

11^th November - @ Camp, evening departure for Mumbai, catch train for Vadodara at 2340 hrs.

12^th November – Arrival at Vadodara station by 6AM. Transfer to Podar school by 7AM.

A brief outline of the activities used during the program:

Rock Climbing	Back Packing	Outdoor Survival
Knots & Hitches Bouldering & Spotting Top rope climbing Rappelling Tyrolean Traverse	Gear & backpacking Mountain Etiquette Uphill & Downhill walking techniques Tent pitching & Navigation Site selection and LNT Camping. Wilderness safety	Gear and equipment Improvising food & shelter Night out camping and planning Outdoor Safety Map & Compass reading

Note: The activities may change slightly based on group dynamics or depending on the climatic conditions.

Our teachers would be going along with the students. Parent representatives/PTA members (2 on paid basis) are also requested to join in.

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