OBS Window on the World (WOW) Social Studies Textbook for Class 8

Key features of the books include:

• Learning outcomes: Goals for the students to achieve by the end of the lesson
• Let’s do it: Pre-learning activities that engage student interest
• Life skills: Skills that help students cope with problems in daily life
• Right values: Values that will help students develop and grow into better human beings
• Higher order thinking skills: Questions that draw from but go beyond the text, and encourage students to apply what they have learnt
• Heritage corner: Facts that bring alive India’s rich heritage
• Quick check: In-text questions to help the teacher assess students’ understanding
• Know more: Interesting information related to the topic
• Summing up: Summary of the lesson that enables easy revision
• Workout: Exercises that asses student understanding and recall
• Enrichment corner: A variety of activities that reinforce learning; include both group and individual activities
• Web links: Links to safe webpages

Special Feature 
Books include graphic stories on:

• Personal safety (POCSO)
• Values and Citizenship Skills (Clean India Initiative, Educate the Girl Child, Save the Girl Child, Road Safety Rules, Paramvir Chakra Awardees)