CLASS IX CIVICS"WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?WHY DEMOCRACY?"LESSON PLAN

  WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHY DEMOCRACY? 

**Objective:** 

- Understand the concept of democracy and its significance.

- Explore the reasons for choosing democracy as a form of governance.

**Introduction:**

- Begin with a brief discussion on different forms of government.

- Define democracy and highlight its key features.

- Discuss the relevance of understanding democracy in the context of global governance.

**Activity 1: Concept Exploration (30 mins)**

1. Distribute copies of NCERT Chapter "What is Democracy? Why Democracy?" to students.

2. Ask students to read the chapter individually and jot down key points.

3. Facilitate a class discussion on their understanding of democracy.

**Activity 2: Group Discussion (20 mins)**

1. Divide students into small groups.

2. Assign each group a specific aspect of democracy mentioned in the chapter (e.g., equality, participation, accountability).

3. Have groups discuss the importance of their assigned aspect in a democratic setup.

4. Each group presents their findings to the class.

**Activity 3: Case Studies (25 mins)**

1. Provide case studies of countries with different forms of government.

2. Ask students to analyze and identify the elements of democracy or lack thereof in each case.

3. Discuss the findings as a class, emphasizing the advantages and challenges of democratic governance.

**Reflection and Application (15 mins)**

1. Have students reflect on the importance of democracy in ensuring citizens' rights and active participation.

2. Discuss real-world examples of citizens exercising their democratic rights.

3. Encourage students to relate these examples to the concepts discussed in the chapter.

**Homework Assignment:**

Ask students to research and prepare a short presentation on a historical event or movement that played a significant role in promoting democracy.

**Assessment:**

- Evaluate students based on their participation in discussions, group activities, and the quality of their homework assignments.

**Conclusion:**

Summarize the key points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the role of democracy in fostering a just and inclusive society.

Note: 

Adapt the timings as needed based on the specific duration of your class periods.