2. INNOVATIVE LESSON PLAN
NAME OF THE TEACHER : CHINJU I. M. STANDARD : VIII
NAME OF THE SCHOOL : DIVISION :
SUBJECT : SOCIAL SCIENCE STRENGHT :
UNIT : STORY OF EXCHANGE DURATION : 45 MTS
SUB UNIT : THE EARLIER COINS OF INDEPENDENT INDIA DATE :
CURRICULAR STATEMENT : Idenfity earlier coins in independent india
LEARNING OUTCOME : To compare Difference between Old and New coins in independent India.
:. To find out the charecteristics features of coins.
: To know about numismatics.
CONTENT ANALYSIS
TERMS : Karshapanam, Purana, Rupaka, Suvarna, Naya Paisa, Numismatics, Bronze, aluminium, nickel
PLACE : India, British, Lydian Lion, Persia, Asia, Minor, Athens
YEAR : 1955, BC 673
FACTS : 1. The british divided the Rupee in to 16 annas (64 paise)
2. The first coins minted after this rule were imprinted with naya paisa.
3. Numismatics is the study of coins. It is also called numismatology.
4. The First coin known so far is the Lydian coin of BC 673 other oldest coins are Daric of Persia, Hectai of
Asia minor and oll of Athens.
CONCEPT : Karshapanam, Purana, Rupaka and Suvarna were some of the earliest coins of India.
PRE REQUISTE : Students have some knowledge about the earlier coins in Independent India.
TEACHING - LEARNING
RESOURCES :♦ Flash cards Representing the different type of coins in independent india.
♦ Chart Represent, Numismatics.
3. Classroom Interaction Procedure Pupil Response
Introduction
1. By showing a coin, then the teacher asks to students what is this?
2. What are the importance of coins?
3. Do you know about what is the differnece between old coin and new coin?
After the Independent India they were existed so many coins. What are they after explaining this
teacher explaining the presentation of topic.
“Earlier coins of independent India”
PRESENTATION
Activity - 1
Teacher asks the student do you know about earlier coins in Independent India.
Then the teacher dicusses about earlier coin with the help showing a slide.
♦Karshapanam, ♦Purana, ♦Rupaku
♦Suvarna
Activity - 2
Then teacher presents another slide, which explains about numismatics
Numismatics
Numismatics is the study of coins it is also called Numismatology.
This branch of study is concerned with the collection and Scientific
study of coins, medals and paper currency.
4. Activity - 3
Teacher asks the student do you have any hobby.
Very good habit. Teacher tell the students you should also study the coins carefully. Teacher gives
some points through the slide
♦The shapes of various coins.
♦Their weight.
♦The metals with which they are made.
♦The imprints : Seal orwriting
♦Their values.
♦Their historic background.
Activity - 4
To discuss about the First coins teacher present Next slide.
The First Coin
The first coins known so faris the Lydian Lion of B.C. 673. Other
Oldest coins are naric of persia, Hectai of Asia Minor and oll of Athens
REVIEW
1. What is Karshapanam?
2. The British divided the Rupee into 16 annas equal to How much paise?
3. What is numismatology?
4. What are the earlier coins in independent India?
FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY
Write a short note on the Earlier coins of Independent India.