Class 11 Political Science Lesson Plan
(July to December)
July – Core Concepts
Chapters:
1. Constitution: Why and How?
2. Rights in the Indian Constitution
3. Election and Representation
Objectives:
Understand the need and philosophy behind the Constitution.
Identify Fundamental Rights and their significance.
Learn about election systems and representation in India.
Activities:
Group discussion: “Why do we need a Constitution?”
Case studies on Fundamental Rights.
Mock elections and voting exercises.
August – Political Institutions
Chapters:
4. Executive
5. Legislature
Objectives:
Explore the structure and powers of the Executive (President, PM, Council of Ministers).
Understand the composition and law-making process of the Legislature.
Activities:
Flowchart: How a bill becomes law.
Comparison chart: President vs Prime Minister powers.
Debate: "Which branch is most powerful?"
September – Revision
Focus:
Revise Chapters 1 to 5.
Activities:
Previous year questions and mock tests.
Flashcard revision and peer quizzes.
Short presentations on key topics.
October – Federal Structure and Judiciary
Chapters:
6. Judiciary
7. Federalism
Objectives:
Understand the independence and structure of the Indian judiciary.
Examine the principles and practice of federalism in India.
Activities:
Case study: Important Supreme Court rulings.
Map work on Union and State powers.
Role-play: Courtroom scene or federal disputes.
November – Local Government and Review
Chapters:
8. Local Governments
Objectives:
Recognize the importance of local self-government (Panchayati Raj and Municipalities).
Wrap up and interlink all themes of Constitution at Work.
Activities:
Role-play: Functioning of a Gram Sabha.
Concept mapping of Constitution-related institutions.
December – Pre-Boards Preparation
Focus:
Full syllabus practice for Pre-Board Exam
Activities:
Full-length tests with review sessions.
Group discussions to clear doubts.
Practice answer writing for long and short questions.