1. Every student has to compulsorily undertake one project on Disaster
Management.
2. Objectives: The main objectives of giving project work on Disaster Management to
the students are to:
a. create awareness in them about different disasters, their consequences
and management
b. prepare them in advance to face such situations
c. ensure their participation in disaster mitigation plans
d. enable them to create awareness and preparedness among the
community.
3. The project work should also help in enhancing the Life Skills of the students.
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4. If possible, different forms of art may be integrated in the project work.
5. In order to realize the expected objectives completely, it would be required of the
Principals / teachers to muster support from various local authorities and organizations
like the Disaster Management Authorities, Relief, Rehabilitation and the Disaster
Management Departments of the States, Office of the District Magistrate/ Deputy
Commissioners, Fire Service, Police, Civil Defense etc. in the area where the schools
are located.
6. The distribution of marks over different aspects relating to Project Work is as
follows:
S. No. Aspects Marks
a Content accuracy, originality and analysis 2
b Presentation and creativity 2
c Viva Voce 1
7. The project carried out by the students should subsequently be shared among
themselves through interactive sessions such as exhibitions, panel discussions, etc.
8. All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously
maintained by the schools.
9. A Summary Report should be prepared highlighting:
a. objectives realized through individual work and group interactions;
b. calendar of activities;
c. innovative ideas generated in the process ;
d. list of questions asked in viva voce.
10. It is to be noted here by all the teachers and students that the projects and models
prepared should be made from eco-friendly products without incurring too much
expenditure.
11. The Project Report should be handwritten by the students themselves.
12. The record of the project work (internal assessment) should be kept for a period of
three months for verification, if any.
PRESCRIBED BOOKS:
1. India and the Contemporary World - I (History) - Published by NCERT
2. Contemporary India - I (Geography) - Published by NCERT
3. Democratic Politics - I Published by NCERT
4. Economics - Published by NCERT
5. Together, Towards a Safer India - Part II, a textbook on Disaster Management for
Class IX - Published by CBSE
6. Learning outcomes at Secondary stage Published by NCERT
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