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21 -century curriculum for
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the 21 -century learners

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21 -century skills equip the learners with a broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits, and
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character traits that enable them to face the challenges of the 21 -century world that is globally
active, digitally transforming, collaboratively moving forward, creatively progressing, seeking
competent human-resource and quick in adopting changes.

Learning & Innovative Skills Life & Career Skills Literacy Skills

• Critical Thinking & Problem • Flexibility & Adaptability • Information Literacy
Solving • Leadership & Responsibility • Media Literacy
• Creativity & Innovation • Initiative & Self-Direction • Technology Literacy

• Communication & • Productivity & Accountability
Collaboration
• Social & Cross-Cultural Skills

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Read the story of a brave warrior who fought the freedom battle against the Britishers.
Rani Lakshmibai was born in November 1828
in the holy town of Varanasi into a Marathi
Her mother died when she was four years old.
Brahmin family to Moropant Tambe and his
Her father worked for a peshwa of Bithoor
wife Bhagirathi Sapre. district, brother of Baji Rao II, the last Maratha
India-centric content
peshwa.
Content that is strongly rooted in the Indian little girl! We’ll name
Oh, such a lovely
her Manikarnika. I’ll
call her Manu.
and local context and ethos in order to ensure Peshwa (ruler) Baji Rao II who brought her up Lakshmibai.
She was brought up in the household of the
Manikarnika was married to the Maharaja
like his own daughter. She had for playmates,
that education is maximally relatable, relevant,
of Jhansi, Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, in
Nana Sahib (adopted son of Baji Rao II) and
Tantia Tope.
May 1842 and from then on she was called
interesting, and effective for the learners.
Pages 17, 28, 43, 62 horsemanship and sword fighting.
You will learn shooting,
horsemanship: the art of riding,
handling or training horses
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Time to think and answer
1. Do you think this is a humorous poem? Why do you think so? Quote the lines to prove
2. Grandpapa announced an award to the one who found his spectacles. Do you think it is
your point.
life skill self-awareness
fun to do such odd jobs when perks are involved? Share your thoughts.
3. If you get a chance, which young one from the poem would you like to be and why? Art integration
Time to enjoy
1. What is the rhyme scheme of the first three verses of the poem?
2. Poets sometimes compare two different things using the words like and as. Such
comparisons are called similes.
Now, find a simile in the poem. A cross-curricular approach based on collaboration
Fun time
experiential learning
art integration
Let’s make paper sunglasses. between the teaching of subject with the teaching
You will need:
• a chart paper • a cardboard
• scissors • glue of art that encourages creativity, collaboration
• coloured transparent paper
Method:
• Trace the images on a cardboard and cut out and social skills among learners by taking part in
the parts.
• Colour the parts with paint and leave them
• Trace the shape of the lenses on the coloured transparent sheet. Cut out larger pieces out different activities and performing in groups.
to dry.
of the transparent sheet so that you can glue them to the back of the glasses.
• Check the length of the arms of the sunglasses. If they are longer, you may trim them. If
they are fine, you can fold the tab on the side of the glasses and stick the arms on them.
• You can decorate your glasses as you desire. 41
• You can present one to your mother or father for all the good things they do for you.
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