Venue: Melkote • Sanskrit Research Institute • Traditional Toy Unit • Janapada Loka
Program Type: Full-Day Interdisciplinary Field Inquiry
Age Group: 12–13 years
Duration: One Full Academic Day
Focus: Historical change, cultural continuity, heritage preservation and identity formation
This full-day field inquiry positions Melkote and associated cultural institutions as historical case studies through which students investigate how societies evolve while maintaining cultural continuity.
Learners examine linguistic heritage, manuscript preservation, traditional craftsmanship and folk culture to understand how identity is shaped over time. Through structured inquiry, comparative analysis and evidence-based reflection, students evaluate how traditions are sustained, adapted or transformed across generations.
The inquiry progression follows:
Historical Context → Evidence Collection → Comparative Analysis → Interpretation → Reflection on Relevance
Students gather primary field evidence, analyse patterns of change and continuity, and construct justified explanations grounded in observation.
Cambridge Lower Secondary History (Stage 7 – where applicable):
• Understand change and continuity over time
• Use evidence from historical sources
• Interpret artefacts and historical sites
Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives (Stage 7):
• Explore cultural identity and heritage
• Analyse the importance of preservation
• Consider perspectives on tradition and development
Cambridge Lower Secondary English (Stage 7):
• Participate in structured discussions
• Present analytical and reflective writing supported by evidence
Students will:
• Investigate historical and cultural contexts using structured inquiry
• Analyse continuity and change in language, art and traditions
• Interpret primary evidence from heritage sites
• Evaluate the relevance of cultural preservation in modern society
• Construct evidence-based explanations
Students will:
• Explain at least two examples of continuity and two of change using evidence
• Analyse how language and craft preserve cultural identity
• Compare past and present practices within communities
• Reflect critically on why heritage preservation matters
• Produce structured written responses supported by field data
AO1: Research and Enquiry – Gather and organise historical evidence
AO2: Analysis – Explain patterns of continuity and change
AO3: Evaluation – Assess significance of heritage preservation
AO4: Communication – Present structured analytical responses
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