This document contains an innovative lesson plan created by Devika Murali, a student teacher, for an 8th standard Social Science class. The lesson plan aims to teach students about the traditional practices followed in families during ancient times in Kerala. It includes details of the lesson such as the objectives, content, teaching methods, and evaluation. The lesson uses activities like discussion, group work and presentations to help students understand that families in ancient Kerala were typically patriarchal, with the father holding authority and responsibilities over domestic affairs.