CLASS X CIVICS "POWER SHARING" LESSON PLAN

                          POWER SHARING

**Objective:**

- Understand the importance of power sharing in diverse societies.

- Explore different forms of power-sharing mechanisms and their significance.

**Day 1: Introduction to Power Sharing (60 mins)**

1. **Opening Discussion (15 mins):**

   - Define "power sharing" and discuss why it is essential in a democratic society.

2. **Types of Power Sharing (45 mins):**

   - Introduce different forms of power sharing: horizontal (among different organs of government) and vertical (among governments at different levels).

**Day 2: Power Sharing in Belgium (60 mins)**

1. **Lecture (20 mins):**

   - Discuss the case of Belgium as an example of power-sharing among communities.

   - Highlight the linguistic and cultural diversity in Belgium.

2. **Group Activity (40 mins):**

   - Divide students into groups and assign each group one aspect of power-sharing in Belgium.

   - Have groups create short presentations on their assigned topic.

**Day 3: Power Sharing in India (60 mins)**

1. **Lecture (20 mins):**

   - Explore power-sharing mechanisms in India, including federalism and linguistic diversity.

   - Discuss the significance of cultural and regional diversity.

2. **Class Discussion (40 mins):**

   - Facilitate a discussion on how power-sharing arrangements in India contribute to unity in diversity.

   - Encourage students to share examples from different states.

**Day 4: Forms of Power Sharing (60 mins)**

1. **Introduction (15 mins):**

   - Discuss the different forms of power sharing, including power-sharing at the community level.

2. **Case Studies (45 mins):**

   - Present case studies of countries that have successfully implemented power-sharing mechanisms.

   - Discuss the impact of power sharing on stability and inclusivity.

**Day 5: Role-Play and Reflection (60 mins)**

1. **Role-Play Activity (30 mins):**

   - Organize a role-play scenario where students act out a situation involving power-sharing challenges.

   - Encourage them to explore various resolutions.

2. **Reflection and Discussion (30 mins):**

   - Facilitate a reflection session where students discuss what they learned from the role-play.

   - Conclude by summarizing the importance of power sharing in fostering unity and avoiding conflicts.

**Assessment:**

- Evaluate students based on their participation in discussions, understanding demonstrated in activities, and the quality of group presentations.

**Homework Assignment:**

Ask students to research and write a short essay on the relevance of power sharing in promoting inclusivity and harmony in diverse societies.

**Conclusion:**

Summarize the key concepts covered throughout the week, emphasizing the role of power sharing in building and maintaining democratic societies. 

Encourage students to reflect on how these concepts apply to their own communities.