NCERT Book Class 6 EVS Exploring the history of a village or a city

18. Exploring the history of a village or a city Objective

Background

Every village/city, whether small or big, has a past. Many present features reflect the socio-cultural traditions and customs of the past. It may be interesting to prepare a brief historical report on the village/city by collating information from various sources.

Methodology

1. Collect the following information about your city/ locality/village from elders or local museums or district board or municipality office:

(a) When was it established and who established it?

(b) How did the village or city get its present name?

(c) What are the major occupations of the residents and how have they changed over the years?

(d) Has it witnessed any major calamity like an Project Book in Environmental Education earthquake, floods, fires, and epidemics in the past? If yes, show how these have affected the village population.

(e) How does the design of old houses/buildings differ from those of the present times? Has there been any change in the material used for construction? How did the design of houses in the past suit cultural and family functions? 

(f) If possible procure copies of old paintings/pictures showing the layout of the city or village and compare it with the present one. 

Conclusion

 Prepare a brief write up on some historical aspects of your study.

Follow-up

1. Put up the information that you have collected on the school bulletin board.

2. Some of the facts about old buildings or monuments unravel historical facts. Collate that information.

3. Find out the factors which are damaging monuments and old structures in your village or city.

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