Window on the World (WOW) is a new social studies/social science series for classes 1 to 8. It follows the NCERT syllabus closely and conforms to the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework. The rich digital support with the books enables teachers to give students a blended learningexperience, which broadens and strengthens their understanding.
With Students' App (3–8)
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
- Weblinks: 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, Param Vir Chakra Awardees)