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1. ASSIGNMENT
Submitted by, Submitted to,
Vidhya sathyan Anupama teacher
Option: social science lecturer in social science
F M T C Mylapore F M T C Mylapore

2. INDEX
S.NO.
CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
01.
INTRODUCTION
1
02.
FUNCTIONS
2 & 3
03.
THE SOCIAL SCIENCE LABORATORY
4, 5 & 6
04.
CONCLUSION
7

3. INTRODUCTION
Man is a social animal and to maintain relation between people and the
communities and their social customs, welfare, reforms social
laboratory methodology is widely used in experimentation. Group of
subjects concerned with social sciences are taught through models
charts and various modern techniques. So the social science teacher
has to make use of various teaching aids like globe, a chart, maps,
projector, film strips etc. to keep them in safe custody and to ensure
easy availability, it is necessary to have a spate room for social science.
This special room is known as social science laboratory.
Social science lab provides a plat form for students to share their
presentations spacious and effective lab break the monophony in
teaching and learning. It provide space to conduct seminars, group
discussion, debates and other activities like day modeling, chart
making, collag work, map work, poster making role play etc.

4. FUNCTIONS
01. Creates a special environment :- A special laboratory
creates a special environment and also create interest among
learners
02. Ensures proper and safe storing of Audio Visual aids :-
The teacher need various kinds of audio visual aids for teaching
social science. It has not only to be procured but also to be kept
under safe custody. This is the responsibility of the teacher for
which he can seek co-operation of the students. It develops a
feeling of belonging among students.
03. Makes all aids readily available at one place :- If the
different Audio visual aids – some of which may be hardware’s are
stored in different places, the social science teacher have to get
these collected from the various places while teaching. These are
stored and arranged systematically in a social science laboratory.
04. Save time and energy :- If all the audio visual aids are
available in the social science room itself. It will save valuable
time and energy of the teacher.
05. Creates and maintain an effective atmosphere :- A
Laboratory well equipped with equipment and material for
teaching social science will help in creating and maintaining a
much needed conducive atmosphere for social science learing.
For example the wall displays of varied nature can motivate the
juniors, whereas the laboratory will provide a good activity centre
for the seniors.

5. 06. Facilities the use of various teaching methods :- In social
science various teaching methods like problem solving method,
project method play way method, discussion method etc used. All
these methods require special articles or specific sealing
arrangement, which is possible only in a special room.
THE SOCIAL SCIENCE LABORATORY
There is no fixed specification for the area of a social science
laboratory. The only requirement is that it should be spacious enough
to contain all the instructional aides and to accommodate the students
of a class. It will have to be larger than an ordinary classroom. It
should have a few basic essentials such as good lighting and ventilation
adequate number of convenient book cases and other storage facilities.
The wall space should be utilized for display of the chalk board, bulletin
board, models maps and book shelves. The laboratory should be so
arranged as to provide an inviting and stimulating atmosphere. It
should be as much like the ordinary type of class room as possible.
A social science laboratory should posses the following essential aids
and requirements.
1. Maps: - Historical, economic, geographical, political, social and
pictorial maps of all countries.
2. Different charts: - Different types of charts-generating charts, flow
chart, tabulation charts, time charts, relationship charts etc. need
to provided .The charts maybe purchased or prepared by the
teacher or pupils or both.

6. 3. Time lines: - Every social science laboratory should be provided
with a time line which should run half-way along the wall. It
should be painted or made of either the hard-board or card
board.
4. Time graphs: - These may be provided to show the gradual and
incidental rise of fall of dynasties.
5. Models:- Social science laboratory should have models depicting
dams and projects, the solar system, motion of earth, changes of
season etc. and relief models on life in different parts of the
world.
6. Slide Album: - Slides showing architecture sculpture, painting,
dancing, music, etc should also be there.
7. Flag: - Flags of different nations of the world may be provided
with explanatory notes.
8. Agriculture products: - Rice, wheat, millets, tea, oil seed, filer etc.
rocks, stones, and minerals can be collected and arranged after
processing for presentation.
9. Projected aids: - The film projector, film strip projector, Magic
lantern epidiascope etc should also be provided.
10. Reference books: - Provisions should be made for historical
novel, dramas, pictorial books etc. Illustrating the life and customs
of different peoples.

7. CONCLUSION :
Social Science laboratory becomes the hub of social science teaching
and related activities in a school. It will enable the teacher to produce
dynamic and lively interaction among physical things and students. The
social science laboratory should serve the purpose of a class room, a
library a workshop, a amateur theater, a student’s club, a stock room all
rolled into one.
REFERENCE:
1. Social science education :- Dr. K. Sivarajan,Dr. T.V. Thulasidharan,
Dr. N.K. Vijayan.
2. Teaching of social science - A.S. Kohli.