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136 short lessons for classes 1 to 10 that a child can read alone. Every lesson has a simple explanation, worked examples, an activity to try at home with things you already have, and a practice sheet with an answer key that prints neatly.
- 136 lessons
- Classes 1 to 10
- Printable practice sheets
- Answer keys
- 21 printable books
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Daily practice
Friday is general knowledge day
One lesson for each class group, picked for today. Read it, try the activity, then print the practice sheet. A question from each lesson is below; try it before you open the answer.
Classes 1-2 · General knowledge
National symbols of India
Try this: Which is our national river?
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The Ganga.
Classes 3-5 · General knowledge
The map of India and its neighbours
Try this: What is the capital of Nepal?
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Kathmandu.
Classes 6-8 · General knowledge
How India is governed
Try this: Write the three steps through which a bill becomes a law.
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The bill is brought to Parliament, it is passed by both Houses, and the President gives assent.
Classes 9-10 · General knowledge
The Constitution, the Preamble and our rights
Try this: What does secular mean?
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The State has no official religion and treats all faiths equally.
Help for learners
Stuck on a word? Want to know more?
Three free helpers to go with the lessons: a glossary of words explained simply, places to learn more in every subject, and a short lesson on finding good information.
Kids glossary
Maths, science, computer and English words, A to Z, each explained in a sentence or two.
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Free, safe, well-known websites and library ideas for every subject.
Find places to learnHow to find good information
Ask a good question, judge a website, check two sources, and stay safe online.
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Pick your class and subject
Choose a class group, a subject, or both. Each lesson takes a few minutes to read, and the practice sheet is a good way to check what you remember.
Subject
11 lessons in general knowledge. Show all lessons
Classes 1 and 2
Counting, letters, shapes, our senses and good habits, in short lessons with big pictures.
Classes 3 to 5
Tables, fractions, grammar, the water cycle, the solar system and how to stay safe.
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Continents and oceans
Learn the seven continents and five oceans of Earth, where India is, and simple ways to remember their names.
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Festivals of India
Discover festivals celebrated across India, such as Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Pongal and Onam, with respect for all.
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Rivers and mountains of India
Travel across a map of India to meet the Himalayas, the Ghats and the Aravallis, and follow the great rivers from their source to the sea.
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The map of India and its neighbours
Read a map of India using directions, find the seas on three sides, and learn the names and capitals of the countries next door.
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Our community helpers
Meet the people who keep a neighbourhood running, from farmers and doctors to postal workers and sanitation workers, and the tools they use.
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Means of transport and communication
Sort transport into land, water and air, learn how Indian railways and roads connect the country, and see how messages travel from letters to the internet.
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Republic Day, Independence Day and our national days
Learn why 15 August and 26 January are special, what happened on each date, how they are celebrated, and the rules for respecting the flag.
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Classes 6 to 8
Algebra, ratio, circuits, photosynthesis, coding ideas and how our country is run.
- General knowledge
States and union territories of India
India has 28 states and 8 union territories. Learn the difference between them and some state capitals.
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How India is governed
Learn how India is governed: Parliament, the President, the Prime Minister, the courts and local government.
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Classes 9 and 10
Pythagoras, motion, acids and bases, the internet, the Constitution and money.
How a lesson works
Read, try, practise, check
Every lesson follows the same four steps, so you always know what comes next. Parents and teachers can print the practice sheet and keep the answer key.
Read
A friendly explanation with worked examples and, in many lessons, a labelled diagram.
Try it at home
A small activity using things you already have. Some need a grown-up to help, and the lesson says so.
Practise
A practice sheet of 8 to 12 questions that prints on one or two pages.
Check
An answer key on its own page, so you can mark your own work and see where to look again.