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Big Idea: “Understanding history, governance, and society through physical spaces, monuments, and institutions”

Core Theme: Medieval Indian History, Administration, Architecture & Civic Structures

Age Group: Junior Secondary & Secondary (Classes 8–10)
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Night 
Region Covered: Mysore
Learning Approach: Historical observation • Site-based enquiry • Evidence-based reasoning • Board-answer application

Programme Title: ICSE History & Civics Field Study – Mysore

Short Description:
A syllabus-driven ICSE History & Civics field study for Classes 8–10 that enables students to connect textbook chapters on medieval Indian rulers, administration, monuments, religious institutions, transport, and civic planning with real historical sites and public institutions.

Includes – Pre-Tour, On-Tour and Post-Tour Activities

Program Overview

This three-day educational excursion is designed strictly in alignment with the ICSE History & Civics curriculum for Classes 8–10. The programme supports chapters on medieval Indian history, administration, forts and monuments, religious institutions, transport development, and civic structures.

Students learn how power, governance, religion, transport, and public planning are reflected in physical spaces such as mausoleums, palaces, temples, churches, gardens, museums, and public institutions. All activities are structured to help students write clear, analytical, board-oriented answers using real examples.

Skills Developed

Students develop:

  • Historical observation and inference skills
  • Cause–effect reasoning in history and civics
  • Architectural and spatial analysis
  • Structured descriptive and analytical writing
  • Map reading, planning, and route analysis

Learning Objectives

Students will:

  • Understand features of medieval Indian administration and architecture.
  • Analyse how monuments reflect political power, authority, and governance.
  • Observe religious institutions and understand their social and cultural role.
  • Understand the evolution of transport and public infrastructure.
  • Apply site-based evidence to structured, syllabus-aligned written answers.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Describe architectural and administrative features of historical monuments.
  • Explain how geography and location influenced governance and control.
  • Analyse the role of religious and civic institutions in society.
  • Write structured answers using real-life examples from field visits.
  • Use maps, layouts, and diagrams to explain planning and movement.

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