Download or read book The Essence of Life for Class 4 AY 2023 24 Onward written by Deepa Bhandari and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Life is a life skills and value education series for classes 1 to 10. The aim of this series is to enable the children to develop good habits and mindset as they become a part of society. It is essential to plant the values of love, kindness, compassion gratitude, etc. in the learners at a young age so that they evolve to become responsible citizens. Further, values like hard work, self-management, perseverance, teamwork and punctuality help the learners achieve their goals in life. This series includes the latest features emphasised by the National Education Policy 2020 and encompasses the values incorporated in it. This book will prove to be a practical guide for children that will enhance their decision-making abilities. They will be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. The chapters include inspirational stories of people that have excelled in their respective fields. Students look up to such people and will be able to relate with their life experiences. Consequentially, they will be able to learn and adapt the values and life skills from their journeys. Books from classes 6 to 10 include posters at the end. These posters can be pasted, framed and displayed by the students in places like their study table, or bedroom where they can see them and imbibe positive thoughts. Suggestions for parents can be accessed by scanning the QR code at the back of the book. These suggestions include activities which the parents can take up by themselves to introduce these values to the children. This will allow parents to play an active part in cultivating the values covered in the book. These suggestions are not exhaustive and offer the parents flexibility to devise their own ways to cultivate the right values. The primary aim of this series is to impart the values and life skills that are crucial in the contemporary world. We are sure that this series will play a significant role in shaping the learners' conscience and making them better human beings Publishers

Download or read book The Essence of Life for Class 1 AY 2023 24 Onward written by Deepa Bhandari and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Life is a life skills and value education series for classes 1 to 10. The aim of this series is to enable the children to develop good habits and mindset as they become a part of society. It is essential to plant the values of love, kindness, compassion gratitude, etc. in the learners at a young age so that they evolve to become responsible citizens. Further, values like hard work, self-management, perseverance, teamwork and punctuality help the learners achieve their goals in life. This series includes the latest features emphasised by the National Education Policy 2020 and encompasses the values incorporated in it. This book will prove to be a practical guide for children that will enhance their decision-making abilities. They will be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. The chapters include inspirational stories of people that have excelled in their respective fields. Students look up to such people and will be able to relate with their life experiences. Consequentially, they will be able to learn and adapt the values and life skills from their journeys. Books from classes 6 to 10 include posters at the end. These posters can be pasted, framed and displayed by the students in places like their study table, or bedroom where they can see them and imbibe positive thoughts. Suggestions for parents can be accessed by scanning the QR code at the back of the book. These suggestions include activities which the parents can take up by themselves to introduce these values to the children. This will allow parents to play an active part in cultivating the values covered in the book. These suggestions are not exhaustive and offer the parents flexibility to devise their own ways to cultivate the right values. The primary aim of this series is to impart the values and life skills that are crucial in the contemporary world. We are sure that this series will play a significant role in shaping the learners' conscience and making them better human beings Publishers

Download or read book The Essence of Life for Class 5 AY 2023 24 Onward written by Deepa Bhandari and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Life is a life skills and value education series for classes 1 to 10. The aim of this series is to enable the children to develop good habits and mindset as they become a part of society. It is essential to plant the values of love, kindness, compassion gratitude, etc. in the learners at a young age so that they evolve to become responsible citizens. Further, values like hard work, self-management, perseverance, teamwork and punctuality help the learners achieve their goals in life. This series includes the latest features emphasised by the National Education Policy 2020 and encompasses the values incorporated in it. This book will prove to be a practical guide for children that will enhance their decision-making abilities. They will be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. The chapters include inspirational stories of people that have excelled in their respective fields. Students look up to such people and will be able to relate with their life experiences. Consequentially, they will be able to learn and adapt the values and life skills from their journeys. Books from classes 6 to 10 include posters at the end. These posters can be pasted, framed and displayed by the students in places like their study table, or bedroom where they can see them and imbibe positive thoughts. Suggestions for parents can be accessed by scanning the QR code at the back of the book. These suggestions include activities which the parents can take up by themselves to introduce these values to the children. This will allow parents to play an active part in cultivating the values covered in the book. These suggestions are not exhaustive and offer the parents flexibility to devise their own ways to cultivate the right values. The primary aim of this series is to impart the values and life skills that are crucial in the contemporary world. We are sure that this series will play a significant role in shaping the learners' conscience and making them better human beings Publishers

Download or read book The Essence of Life for Class 3 AY 2023 24 Onward written by Deepa Bhandari and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Life is a life skills and value education series for classes 1 to 10. The aim of this series is to enable the children to develop good habits and mindset as they become a part of society. It is essential to plant the values of love, kindness, compassion gratitude, etc. in the learners at a young age so that they evolve to become responsible citizens. Further, values like hard work, self-management, perseverance, teamwork and punctuality help the learners achieve their goals in life. This series includes the latest features emphasised by the National Education Policy 2020 and encompasses the values incorporated in it. This book will prove to be a practical guide for children that will enhance their decision-making abilities. They will be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. The chapters include inspirational stories of people that have excelled in their respective fields. Students look up to such people and will be able to relate with their life experiences. Consequentially, they will be able to learn and adapt the values and life skills from their journeys. Books from classes 6 to 10 include posters at the end. These posters can be pasted, framed and displayed by the students in places like their study table, or bedroom where they can see them and imbibe positive thoughts. Suggestions for parents can be accessed by scanning the QR code at the back of the book. These suggestions include activities which the parents can take up by themselves to introduce these values to the children. This will allow parents to play an active part in cultivating the values covered in the book. These suggestions are not exhaustive and offer the parents flexibility to devise their own ways to cultivate the right values. The primary aim of this series is to impart the values and life skills that are crucial in the contemporary world. We are sure that this series will play a significant role in shaping the learners' conscience and making them better human beings Publishers

Download or read book The Essence of Life for Class 8 AY 2023 24 Onward written by Deepa Bhandari and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Life is a life skills and value education series for classes 1 to 10. The aim of this series is to enable the children to develop good habits and mindset as they become a part of society. It is essential to plant the values of love, kindness, compassion gratitude, etc. in the learners at a young age so that they evolve to become responsible citizens. Further, values like hard work, self-management, perseverance, teamwork and punctuality help the learners achieve their goals in life. This series includes the latest features emphasised by the National Education Policy 2020 and encompasses the values incorporated in it. This book will prove to be a practical guide for children that will enhance their decision-making abilities. They will be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. The chapters include inspirational stories of people that have excelled in their respective fields. Students look up to such people and will be able to relate with their life experiences. Consequentially, they will be able to learn and adapt the values and life skills from their journeys. Books from classes 6 to 10 include posters at the end. These posters can be pasted, framed and displayed by the students in places like their study table, or bedroom where they can see them and imbibe positive thoughts. Suggestions for parents can be accessed by scanning the QR code at the back of the book. These suggestions include activities which the parents can take up by themselves to introduce these values to the children. This will allow parents to play an active part in cultivating the values covered in the book. These suggestions are not exhaustive and offer the parents flexibility to devise their own ways to cultivate the right values. The primary aim of this series is to impart the values and life skills that are crucial in the contemporary world. We are sure that this series will play a significant role in shaping the learners' conscience and making them better human beings Publishers

Download or read book The Essence of Life for Class 6 AY 2023 24 Onward written by Deepa Bhandari and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Life is a life skills and value education series for classes 1 to 10. The aim of this series is to enable the children to develop good habits and mindset as they become a part of society. It is essential to plant the values of love, kindness, compassion gratitude, etc. in the learners at a young age so that they evolve to become responsible citizens. Further, values like hard work, self-management, perseverance, teamwork and punctuality help the learners achieve their goals in life. This series includes the latest features emphasised by the National Education Policy 2020 and encompasses the values incorporated in it. This book will prove to be a practical guide for children that will enhance their decision-making abilities. They will be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. The chapters include inspirational stories of people that have excelled in their respective fields. Students look up to such people and will be able to relate with their life experiences. Consequentially, they will be able to learn and adapt the values and life skills from their journeys. Books from classes 6 to 10 include posters at the end. These posters can be pasted, framed and displayed by the students in places like their study table, or bedroom where they can see them and imbibe positive thoughts. Suggestions for parents can be accessed by scanning the QR code at the back of the book. These suggestions include activities which the parents can take up by themselves to introduce these values to the children. This will allow parents to play an active part in cultivating the values covered in the book. These suggestions are not exhaustive and offer the parents flexibility to devise their own ways to cultivate the right values. The primary aim of this series is to impart the values and life skills that are crucial in the contemporary world. We are sure that this series will play a significant role in shaping the learners' conscience and making them better human beings Publishers

Download or read book The Essence of Life for Class 7 AY 2023 24 Onward written by Deepa Bhandari and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Life is a life skills and value education series for classes 1 to 10. The aim of this series is to enable the children to develop good habits and mindset as they become a part of society. It is essential to plant the values of love, kindness, compassion gratitude, etc. in the learners at a young age so that they evolve to become responsible citizens. Further, values like hard work, self-management, perseverance, teamwork and punctuality help the learners achieve their goals in life. This series includes the latest features emphasised by the National Education Policy 2020 and encompasses the values incorporated in it. This book will prove to be a practical guide for children that will enhance their decision-making abilities. They will be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. The chapters include inspirational stories of people that have excelled in their respective fields. Students look up to such people and will be able to relate with their life experiences. Consequentially, they will be able to learn and adapt the values and life skills from their journeys. Books from classes 6 to 10 include posters at the end. These posters can be pasted, framed and displayed by the students in places like their study table, or bedroom where they can see them and imbibe positive thoughts. Suggestions for parents can be accessed by scanning the QR code at the back of the book. These suggestions include activities which the parents can take up by themselves to introduce these values to the children. This will allow parents to play an active part in cultivating the values covered in the book. These suggestions are not exhaustive and offer the parents flexibility to devise their own ways to cultivate the right values. The primary aim of this series is to impart the values and life skills that are crucial in the contemporary world. We are sure that this series will play a significant role in shaping the learners' conscience and making them better human beings Publishers

Download or read book The Essence of Life for Class 2 AY 2023 24 Onward written by Deepa Bhandari and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essence of Life is a life skills and value education series for classes 1 to 10. The aim of this series is to enable the children to develop good habits and mindset as they become a part of society. It is essential to plant the values of love, kindness, compassion gratitude, etc. in the learners at a young age so that they evolve to become responsible citizens. Further, values like hard work, self-management, perseverance, teamwork and punctuality help the learners achieve their goals in life. This series includes the latest features emphasised by the National Education Policy 2020 and encompasses the values incorporated in it. This book will prove to be a practical guide for children that will enhance their decision-making abilities. They will be able to distinguish between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong. The chapters include inspirational stories of people that have excelled in their respective fields. Students look up to such people and will be able to relate with their life experiences. Consequentially, they will be able to learn and adapt the values and life skills from their journeys. Books from classes 6 to 10 include posters at the end. These posters can be pasted, framed and displayed by the students in places like their study table, or bedroom where they can see them and imbibe positive thoughts. Suggestions for parents can be accessed by scanning the QR code at the back of the book. These suggestions include activities which the parents can take up by themselves to introduce these values to the children. This will allow parents to play an active part in cultivating the values covered in the book. These suggestions are not exhaustive and offer the parents flexibility to devise their own ways to cultivate the right values. The primary aim of this series is to impart the values and life skills that are crucial in the contemporary world. We are sure that this series will play a significant role in shaping the learners' conscience and making them better human beings Publishers

Download or read book Essential Science for Class 4 A Y 2023 24 Onward written by Kavita Thareja and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-20 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Science for Classes 3 to 5 is based on the latest ICSE curriculum. This series focuses on the development of distinctive skills in learners alongwith the inculcation of healthy habits for the protection of environment. It lays emphasis on understanding the concepts, processes and natural phenomena alongwith the development of scientific skills and curiosity towards scientific activities. Salient Features of this series are: • aims at encouraging inventiveness and competency in learners. • presents the content in a clear, concise and logical manner. • presents language in simplified and comprehensible form, considering the age appropriateness of learners. • provides recall based exercises and Let's Do experiments to serve inquisitive minds. • provides well-formulated questions, which would address the different cognitive levels and psychomotor skills of learners. All the cognitive levels (retrieval, comprehension, analysis and knowledge utilisation) are presented in each chapter precisely. • adopts an analytical approach that would help in evolving curiosity in learners and provides them practical knowledge of the subject. • includes life skills and subject integration as per the latest syllabus. • includes a variety of learning tools & assessment as per the guidelines of NEP 2020. Various aspects are introduced in such a way that learners develop scientific skills such as observation, investigation, exploration, interpretation, art integration and creation along with some scientific values and awareness towards the environment. Online Support • Chapterwise animated explanation and video lectures of the key concepts • Chapterwise interactive exercises • E-book (For teachers only) • Chapterwise Worksheets could be obtained by scanning QR codes. Teacher's Resources • Overview of the lessons for easy recapitulation of the lessons • Plans to achieve the learning objectives for effective teaching • Complete answer key of each chapter of the course book We hope books in this series will encourage the learners to apply theoretical knowledge in inducing independent skills in them. We welcome valuable suggestions and feedbacks for the further improvement of our book. -The Publishers

Download or read book Focus on History Civics 6 A Y 2023 24 Onward written by I.L. Wanchoo and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Series Focus On History and Civics for Classes 6 to 8 is a thorough course that covers elements of history and civics in accordance with the latest curriculum designed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) and it also comprises the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020, which focuses on the development of critical thinking, 21st century skills, collaboration, life skills, problem solving, experiential learning. The history curriculum gives students the knowledge of historical elements they need to deal with the present and make plans for the future. Civics exposes students to sociopolitical life. The engaging content fosters the social, cultural, and analytical abilities necessary to cope in a world that is becoming more interdependent and connected. It sharpens the ability to draw connections between events and processes, as well as between past and present developments. The series follows a structured approach. Activities for cross-curricular connections are provided in the course content to link learning across subject areas. Our attempt is to capture the interest and arouse curiosity to learn how to learn. The series include the interactive pedagogy, learning through experiential tasks and stimulant content. The series gives students plenty of opportunity to contemplate, observe, practise critical thinking, and improve their communication skills. Salient Features of the Series:- The series is learner-centred with a comprehensive approach. Leading the learning from general to specific. Terminology is provided on every chapter. Fascinating Illustrations and Photographs are given. Maps are provided to stay connected to the outside world and find the locations. Varieties of questions are given to assess the learning of the learners. Catering the quest to know more by providing Enrich Your Knowledge. Model test papers are included for the half yearly and yearly exam for practice. Emphasis on education based on art integration and interdisciplinary approach. The content of the Series’ is written in a learner-friendly language. The activities and pedagogy place a strong emphasis on developing 21st century skills. Includes the video lectures topic-wise accessible through QR code Other components of the Series Online Support provides: Chapter-wise Interactive Exercises Chapter-wise Assignments Practice Assignments E-book Video lectures Teacher’s Resource Book includes: Learning objectives of the chapters Solution of Textbook questions Lesson plan We hope this series satisfies the demands and requirements of the curriculum to achieve the learning objectives specified in the curriculum. Although every attempt has been taken to avoid errors, ideas for improvement and constructive criticism will be graciously welcomed and taken into account in a subsequent edition of the book. -Publishers

Download or read book A Text Book of Social Sciences for Class 8 A Y 2023 24 Onward written by D.N. KUNDRA and published by Goyal Brothers Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The series A TEXTBOOK OF SOCIAL SCIENCES is a set of three books for Classes 6 to 8. It is aligned with National Education Policy, 2020 and is in accordance with National Curriculum Framework (NCF}. Each book in the series is supported with Onllne Support, Teacher's Resource Book and E-book for teachers. Each book in the series is divided into three sections - History, Geography & Social and Polltlcal Life. Our attempt, in this series, is to capture the interest and arouse genuine curiosity in the learners through presentation of facts and concepts in a simple and lucid styfe, infused with numerous original illustrations and photographs. Utmost care has been taken to encapsulate in the series the key parameters laid down in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP places the learner at the heart of the teaching-learning process. In recent years, there has been a paradigm shift towards designing a learner-centric curriculum that is based on an activity-based approach. There is also an equal emphasis on equipping young learners with essential twenty-first-century skills. The text as well as the exercises in the book promote the holistic development of the learners. Besides, there is a lot of emphasis on enhancing the creativity, critical thinking, and communication and collaboration skills of learners. Salient Features of the Course Books : • Learner-centred with a comprehensive approach • The content is written in a learner..friendly language. • Captivating photographs, illustrations and Maps • Know More gives interesting information related to the subject matter. • Key Terms give difficult words and their meanings. • Exercises includes various types of subjective and objective questions as well. These includes Assertion-Reason type questions, Case-Study based questions, Problem-Solving Skills based questions and questions based on Art integration. • Activities & Projects encourage student to explore wider horizons of knowledge. • Model Test Papers are included for the half-yearly and yearly examinations for practice. Salient Features of Online Support : • Animated Lessons to make the concepts crystal clear. • Interactive exercises to help students recall and recapitulate the main points. • eBooks for teachers. Salient Features of Teacher's Resource Books : • Plan to Achieve the Learning Objectives has been provided to guide the teachers in effective teaching. • Overview of the Lesson has been provided to help teachers easily recapitulate the finer points of the lesson. • Complete Answer Key of the course book. We hope the series A TEXTBOOK OF SOCIAL SCIENCES finds favour with teachers and students. Suggestions for improvement are welcome from teachers, students and other readers of the books. -Author

Download or read book The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers written by Johnny Saldana and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers is unique in providing, in one volume, an in-depth guide to each of the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data. In total, 29 different approaches to coding are covered, ranging in complexity from beginner to advanced level and covering the full range of types of qualitative data from interview transcripts to field notes. For each approach profiled, Johnny Saldaña discusses the method’s origins in the professional literature, a description of the method, recommendations for practical applications, and a clearly illustrated example.

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Download or read book Low Tox Life written by Alexx Stuart and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever stopped to read the list of ingredients in the products you use every day? In Low Tox Life, activist and educator Alexx Stuart gently clears a path through the maze of mass-market ingredient cocktails, focusing on four key areas: Body, Home, Food and Mind. Sharing the latest science and advice from experts in each area, Alexx tackles everything from endocrine-disruptors in beauty products to the challenge of going low plastic in a high-plastic world, and how to clean without a hit of harmful toxins. You don't need to be a fulltime homesteader with a cupboard full of organic linens to go low tox. Start small, switching or ditching one nasty at a time, and enjoy the process as a positive one for you and the planet.

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