The City School /Head Office/Academics/Social Studies – 2023 to 2024/Unit Plans – Class 5/ Term 2

Social Studies
CLASS 5 – TERM 2 (ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 – 2024)

Weeks 11-13
Theme:
Suggested Essential Questions:

Big Idea: Democracy and Fairness 1. How can the concept of democracy be explained, focusing on its
key principles and characteristics?
Democracy and fairness are big ideas that help us understand how a 2. In what ways does community participation influence
country is run and how its people make decisions together. In Pakistan, decision-making processes in a democratic government, and why is
which is a country with a rich history and diverse culture, democracy this involvement crucial?
means that the people have a say in how the government works. The 3. Why is it important for learners to understand and recognise
government is a team of leaders who are chosen by the people through Pakistan as a democratic country, and how does this knowledge
voting. They make important decisions to ensure that everyone in the contribute to their awareness of governance structures at different
country is treated fairly and can voice their opinions. So, democracy levels?
and fairness in Pakistan are like a big team effort, where everyone gets 4. What role did other prominent personalities play in the struggle of
a chance to be heard and the history is celebrated through amazing Independence?
monuments left by the legends of history. 5. What was the role of minorities and different provinces in the
creation of Pakistan and how did it lead to make Pakistan a better
democratic country?
Skills:
The City School Core Values:
● 4Cs
● Humility
● Analysing
● Unity
● Classifying
● Honesty
● Exploring
● Responsibility
● Research
● Global mindedness
Connection with International Days:
● International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy- 24th April
● International Delegate’s Day- 25th April
● International Day of Peacekeepers 25th May
Suggested Culminating Activity:
Paths of Power- Theme 7- Culminating Activity.pdf

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Interdisciplinary Links:

English Urdu Mathematics Science Social Studies Arts

Week 11 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Week 12 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Week 13 ✔ ✔ ✔
*Teachers are required to go over the unit plans during the coordination meetings, discuss the established connections shared in the unit plans before planning.

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Learning Objectives
Week 11/12 – Democracy
and Federal Government
(3 lessons)
Learners will be able to:
2.11.1 Describe a
democratic
government.
Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
Activate prior knowledge Learners will have: Teacher’s Resource:
Begin by asking learners to share their understanding of democratic Chatham House/ The
government. Prompt them with questions such as importance of
○ What do you think a democratic government is? democracy
○ Can you name any countries that have a democratic form of ▪ Described a democratic (The link offers an article
government? government. discussing the
○ what are the basic ideals of democracy? significance of
■ The basic ideals of a democracy are democracy worldwide
■ All citizens are free. and its role in preserving
■ All citizens are equal. a fair and liberated
■ All citizens have an equal right to participate in the society).
governance of their country.
■ The purpose of government is to represent the DEMOCRACY & JUSTICE
interests of the people. 14 Principles of
■ Government is by the people, for the people, and of Democracy (Here
the people. discussed are the 14
● What are some of the key principles of democracy? basic principles that
The five basic principles of democracy are: define and support a
○ Elected representative: Leaders come from the people democratic society,
through a fair election process. elucidating what
○ The principle of due process of law ensures equal treatment constitutes a
for all. All authority must be exercised according to enacted democracy).
rules and regulations.
○ The principle of involvement: All citizens, regardless of Examples of Different
gender, status, and ethnicity, have equal opportunity to take Types of Democracy
part in political life and also ensure a set of social rights that
comprise the right to education, the right to information,
the right to a minimum income, etc.
○ The principle of openness: Members have the right to know
what is going on within the organisation by attending What Are the Different
meetings and inspecting the official records. There is free Types of Democracy?
formation of opinions and an independent decision-making
process among the citizens. This applies to the existence of The importance of
free and independent media as well. democracy
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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
○ Respect for human rights: The purpose of government is to (-Benefits of democracy
2.11.2 Describe what is a serve the needs of the people and to protect the rights of ▪ Described what is a -Problems with
federation. all citizens. federation. democracy?)
■ whole-class Socratic questioning
⮚ Explore Pakistan’s ■ a KWL chart (individual/pairs/groups/whole class) ▪ Explored Pakistan’s Resource for learners:
Federal ■ a brainstorming session (groups/whole class) federal Parliamentary What is Democracy?
■ Discuss the purpose of a government and describe
Parliamentary Democracy.
why the components of a democratic government Democracy Explained:
Democracy.
are so important to you. Exploring the 8 Types of
⮚ Explore the Need ▪ Explored the need and Democracy and How
and Importance of Importance of the They Shape Your World
the Federal Federal Government (The video provides
Analyse and apply:
Government in-depth understanding
● Apply the shared key principles of democracy to analyse if Pakistan
is a democratic country where government is by the people, for the ▪ Discussed the function of democracy, types and
2.11.3 Recognise the people, and of the people. of a Federal principles of democracy)
formation of ● Have learners attempt the WS 2.11.3.pdf. Government
government ○ The provided resource links about the political system can Britannica Kids |Article
be used as a reference to analyse and apply the knowledge Political Systems
(The article provides
to solve the given worksheet. (see resource section)
complete information on
■ video link
types of government,
■ article
levels of government,
Note: Ensure to provide detailed and evidence-based responses to
and structures of
support your analysis and conclusions. This worksheet aims to
government.)
assess the democratic framework in Pakistan and identify areas for
potential improvement.
Communicate, evaluate and create
● Share a detailed handout HO WS 1.11.4.pdf
● Divide the learners into groups/pairs
Learners Resources
● Encourage a whole class discussion on important points shared in
the handout.
○ What is the difference between a democracy and a
List of Top 10 Advantages
monarchy?
and Disadvantages of
○ Advantages of democratic government.
Democracy

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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
○ Need and Importance of the Federal Government
○ What is a federation? Democracy Definition,
○ Function of a Federal Government. Characteristics &
○ What system of government did Quaid-e-Azam choose for Examples
Pakistan?
○ Why do you think it is a suitable system of government? Case study about
○ List the reasons for the need for the federal government federation:
and compare why it is better than any other governmental -Defining Moments:
system. Australian Federation
● Solve the worksheet part of the handout along with the discussion.
● Explore further through the shared resources in the resource -History - Federation
section. (These videos provide
● Understanding Federation: the definition of
○ Facilitate a learning session where learners explore the federation in the light of
concept of a federation. Australia as a case study)
○ Provide examples from different countries to illustrate how
federations work. Other Resource
○ Encourage learners to discuss the significance of federal Kiddle|Federation facts
governments in ensuring equal distribution of power among for kids
different regions. Kids Encyclopedia Facts
○ Share the handout HO WS 1.11.4 b.pdf with the learners for (This is a detailed article)
further exploration of a federation, which includes two case
studies of Australia and Pakistan.
Analyse and synthesize
Wrap up the study about federal governance with the following activity:
● Case Studies on Federal Governance: Teachers Resources
○ Provide case studies highlighting real-life examples of Senate of Pakistan | How
federal governance in Pakistan. Do Senators Get Elected
○ Learners can analyse these cases to understand how the | Single Transferable
federal government addresses national issues while Vote System| Faisal
respecting the autonomy of provinces. Warraich
○ Encourage discussions on the effectiveness of federal
structures in addressing diverse regional needs.
Explore, investigate and evaluate
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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
● Draw learners’ attention to the formation and understanding of the Official Government
various levels of government in Pakistan, particularly highlighting Websites
its federal structure. Senate of Pakistan is the
● Discuss the three levels of a federal government. Upper House of the
● Explore the structure and formation of the government at: Parliament
○ Federal level
○ Provincial level National Assembly of
○ Local level Pakistan
■ Share the HO 2.11.5.pdf with the learners exploring
the following points Composition of the
● Federal Parliament of Pakistan National Assembly
● Upper house- The Senet (Explore the link for
● Lower House – The National Assembly: The democratic process,
members of the National Assembly are democratic institutions
elected by the citizens of Pakistan and Constituency Map)
● Prime Minister and Cabinet of Ministers
Learners Resources
● Governmental structure of the parliament of
Three Levels of
Pakistan.
Government in Canada
● Provincial Government (The video describes the
● Local Government roles and responsibilities
○ District of Canada’s three levels
○ Tehsil of government).
○ Union Council
● For further exploration and investigation choose questions from Teachers Resource
the following:
○ What roles and responsibilities does the Federal Parliament
of Pakistan have in the governance of the country?
○ How do the composition and function of the Upper House
(Senate) differ from those of the Lower House (National The stories of Democracy
Assembly) Stories of Democracy -
○ What are the key functions of the Prime Minister and the An Oral History Project
Cabinet of Ministers in Pakistan's governmental structure?

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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
● The above questions can be used in
■ Discussions
■ Research in Groups/pairs
■ Presentation
■ Notebook/journal entry
■ Explore Official Government Websites for further
clarification of concepts
Formative Assessment
Quiz
o Learners can be provided with terms used for federalism
and federal government (the ones that are suitable for their
age) and later attempt the matching game using the
following link:
▪ Federal in Federalism Crossword Puzzle
▪ Match all the terms with their definitions
Explore and create

● Worksheet:
○ Distribute HO WS 1.11.5 b.pdf to compare the powers and
responsibilities of government institutions at the federal,
provincial, and local levels in Pakistan.
○ Review and discuss the completed worksheets as a whole
class to reinforce understanding and thinking about the
dynamics of government structures in Pakistan.
● Consolidate and reinforce the learning paradigm by asking the
learners to:
○ Explain the process of government formation in Pakistan at
all three levels.
○ List the reasons for the need for local government in
Pakistan.
● Link the rule of law with governmental structures.

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Learning Objectives
2.11.4 Explore the
hierarchical structure and
functions of the courts in
Pakistan, including the
Supreme Court, High
Courts, and District and
Session Courts.
Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
○ Explore, analyse, and correlate the rule of law and
legislation. ▪ Explored the
○ Construct a flowchart illustrating different levels of hierarchical structure
government and courts in Pakistan. and functions of the
○ Include the Supreme Court, High Court, and District and courts in Pakistan,
Session Court in the flowchart. including the Supreme
○ Use HO 2.11.6.pdf for reference Court, High Courts, and
District and Session
● Debate: Judiciary's Role in Government Accountability:
Courts.
○ Organise a debate discussing the extent to which the
judiciary ensures accountability within government ▪ Created a flowchart
structures. outlining the tiers of
○ Divide learners into teams representing different the judiciary.
perspectives (e.g., judiciary, executive, legislative).
○ Require each team to present arguments supported by
evidence and examples.
○ Facilitate discussions on the balance of power and the
judiciary's role in maintaining accountability.

Week 12- The Struggle for Activate Prior Knowledge: Learners will have: Teachers Resources
Independence (3 lessons) Tell learners that now they will take a trip back in time to explore the Subcontinent’s colonial
struggle for Pakistan and explore the role of minorities, prominent history (The video
Learners will be able to: personalities and the role of various regions in the creation of Pakistan. Explained the Mughal and provides insights on the
British rule on the Mughal Empire and
2.12.1 Explain the rise and Review and explain subcontinent. British Rule)
fall of the Mughals and the Link the theme to how dictatorship leads to the struggle for democracy
arrival of Europeans in the and how important it is to provide people equal rights.
subcontinent. ● Discuss with learners the rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire and
the arrival of Europeans in the subcontinent.
●

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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
● Who are Mughals: Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire explained Identified the issues and
(Documentary) disruptions of the colonial Learners Resources
subcontinent. Early Mughals in India -
Mughal Rulers - History
of India | Educational
Videos by Mocomi Kids

Who were the Mughals?

Rise and Fall of the
Mughal Empire explained
● After watching the videos
(Documentary)
● learners can:
■ Write summarised points
■ Answer the questions in their notebooks kids-Britannica
● Proposed questions are: |article|Pakistan
● How did the Mughals and British rule change life in the Indian
subcontinent?
● What were some ways the Mughal and British rulers influenced the
culture and traditions of the Indian subcontinent? Draw a
comparison between both rules.
● What made the Mughal Empire strong at first, and why did it get
weaker later, as we learned in the documentary about the Mughal
Empire?
● Colonial Subcontinent Video:
● Share the Link: Colonial Subcontinent.
● The video covers:

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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
● Ask the learners to summarise their understanding of the colonial
subcontinent after watching this video.
○ Discuss the Mughal Empire
○ European Conquest
○ British Raj
● Pay attention to the impact of colonialism on society, economy,
and culture.
Note: Provide the learners with the links so they can access this
information at home as well.
2.12.2 Explain the
events of The War Think critically, analyse:
of Independence Have learners read about The War of Independence 1857 in pairs. Discuss
questions such as:

Why do you think the war took place?

Who participated in the war?
What happened to the Mughal Empire after the war?
What did the British Government do after The War of Independence?

Learners can attempt these questions in their notebooks too.

Research, create and present:

Let learners research the work of the British Government in the

subcontinent after the War of Independence especially on:
● Infrastructure
● communication systems
● buildings
● job market

Synthesize and summarise:

Lastly, let learners write a reflective note on the effects of The War of
Independence 1857 in their notebook.

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Learning Objectives
2.12.3 Discuss and analyse
the key contributions of
the following national
heroes: Begum Jahanara
Shahnawaz, Chaudhry
Rehmat Ali, Sir Syed
Ahmed Khan, and Begum
Rana Liaqat Ali Khan,
Allama Iqbal and
Quaid-e-Azam
Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
Think critically, research and present: Discussed and analysed
● Ask the learners to think and answer the following question: the key contributions of
■ What national heroes or historical figures do you the following national
find intriguing or significant in Pakistan's history? heroes: Begum Jahanara
■ Can you name any important historical events that Shahnawaz, Chaudhry
shaped Pakistan's identity? Rehmat Ali, Sir Syed
● Introduce national heroes and historical events relevant to the Ahmed Khan, and Begum
Rana Liaqat Ali Khan
nation's history.
● Provide learners with a list of national heroes such as
Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz,
● Raana Liaquat Ali Khan
● Chaudhry Rehmat Ali,
● Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
● Allama Muhammad Iqbal
● Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah
and encourage them to
○ Conduct research on the lives and contributions of these
national heroes.
○ Explore historical events associated with these figures and
their impact on the nation.
○ Read in group/pairs handout HO WS 2.13.6.pdf.
○ Analyse the significance of these national heroes and events
in shaping the nation's history and identity.
○ Discuss their findings with peers/the whole class.
○ Express their opinions and interpretations.
○ Include one of the SDGs like gender Equality in your
responses while discussing the role of women in the making
of Pakistan.
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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
Ask learners to share their findings on the role of these personalities in the
creation of Pakistan.

Lastly, let learners record answers to the following questions in their

notebooks:
● Who were the leaders who helped to unite the Muslims?
● How was the subcontinent divided into two countries?
● How did Syed Ahmed Khan serve the Muslims of India?
● Who was Allama Iqbal and why is he famous?
● Did Iqbal live to see an independent Pakistan?
● Who is known as the Quaid-e-Azam? What does it mean?

In another activity, let learners have a Panel Discussion and Reflection:

○ Organise a panel discussion featuring experts, historians, or
individuals knowledgeable about the national heroes' lives
and contributions.
○ Invite learners to actively participate by posing questions,
sharing their perspectives, and reflecting on the panellists'
discussion.
○ Facilitate post-discussion reflections where learners
synthesise key takeaways and consider the relevance of the
national heroes' legacies in contemporary Pakistan.
● Discussion questions: choose from the list of questions:
1. What specific contributions did each national hero make to
the development and progress of Pakistan?
2. In what ways did Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz, Chaudhry
Rehmat Ali, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and Begum Rana Liaqat
Ali Khan advocate for social change and reform in Pakistan?
3. How did these national heroes address challenges and
obstacles in their pursuit of their respective visions for
Pakistan?
4. What enduring legacies have Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz,
Chaudhry Rehmat Ali, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and Begum
Rana Liaqat Ali Khan left behind in Pakistan?
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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
5. In what ways can the principles and values advocated by
these national heroes continue to inspire and guide
individuals in modern-day Pakistan?
6. Reflecting on their achievements, what lessons can we draw
from the lives and experiences of these national heroes?
7. How do the contributions of Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz,
Chaudhry Rehmat Ali, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and Begum
Rana Liaqat Ali Khan contribute to a deeper understanding
of Pakistan's history and identity?
Week 13 (3 lessons) Role of Provinces in
Pakistan Movement
Explore, research and discuss
2.13.1 Explain the regions ● Distribute the handout " HO WS 2.13.4.pdf" to the class.
or provinces’ ● Divide the learners into five groups.
The Role of Minorities in
contribution to the ● Assign one group to represent the Muslim League, emphasising its
Pakistan's Creation and
creation of pivotal role in Pakistan's creation.
Development
Pakistan. ● Allocate the remaining four groups to represent different provinces.
● Instruct each group to research the struggles faced by their
assigned province in the period preceding Pakistan's creation.
○ Explore the historical context, significant events, and
2.13.2 Describe the role influential figures associated with their respective provinces
of minorities in the during this critical period.
creation and Research and Create
● HO WS 2.13.4.pdf Use research and create section Described the role of
development of minorities in the creation
● Create a "Provincial Profile" to highlight your province's unique
Pakistan. and development of
cultural heritage, historical significance, and role in the creation of
Pakistan. Pakistan.

● Video Watch:
○ Share the video titled The Role of Minorities in Pakistan's
Creation and Development with the learners.
○ Provide context about the importance of understanding the
contributions of minorities in Pakistan's history.
● Writing Task:

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Learning Objectives Suggested Activities Success Criteria Resources
○ After watching the video, instruct learners to write down
their understanding of the significant contributions made by
minorities in Pakistan's creation and ongoing development.
○ Encourage learners to organise their understanding into
concise points for clarity.
● Key points to include:
○ Highlight instances where minorities played active roles in
the Pakistan Movement.
○ Discuss examples of unity and collaboration between
different religious and ethnic groups during critical
moments in Pakistan's history.
○ Encourage reflection on the challenges faced by minorities
and how their resilience has contributed to the nation's
progress.
○ Invite learners to explore the impact of minority
contributions on promoting diversity, tolerance, and
inclusivity in Pakistani society.

Analyse and evaluate

● Share the HO WS 2.13.5.pdf and discuss the content
● The following question can be used as prompt
Discussion Questions:
● What was the significance of the white colour in the flag of
Pakistan?
● Why do you think Pakistan allocated a portion of the flag to
represent minorities?
● After the thorough discussion and exploration, encourage the
learners to solve the worksheet part of the shared document.
● Last, ask the learners to solve the Research and Look section
of the worksheet:
“Research and look for one person from a non-Muslim community
who helped Quaid-e-Azam during the independence of Pakistan”.

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