D.Ed.Spl.Ed.HI 4th Semester Notes  » Paper XII: Content and Methodology of Teaching EVS and Social Science

Unit 1: Introduction to Environment Science (EVS) and Social Science

• Environment Science (EVS) and Social Science– Concept, Scope and Nature;
• Understanding EVS as an integrated area of Science, Social Science and Environmental Education
• Environment Science as Science- Water, air, soil, source of energy, eco system, response and adaption in plants and animals
• Environment (EVS) as a Social Science- Difference between Social Science and Social Studies, Human Population and the environment, Agriculture and Industry, Environment Degradation and Concerns, Disaster Management
• Scope, nature and objectives of Teaching EVS and Social Science to children with deafness;