Silverzone iSSO 2024-25

The International Social Studies Olympiad (iSSO), organized by the SilverZone Foundation, is an annual competition that evaluates students’ proficiency in subjects such as history, geography, and civics. This Olympiad aims to enhance students’ academic skills while fostering critical thinking, decision-making, and creative abilities.

Silverzone iSSO

The iSSO is designed for students from grades 1 to 10, providing a platform to showcase their social studies knowledge and skills. The competition is held at both national and international levels, encouraging participation from a diverse range of students.

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Silverzone iSSO 2024 Exam Date

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the International Social Studies Olympiad (iSSO) organized by the SilverZone Foundation, students must fulfil the following criteria:

Eligibility Criteria for iSSO

1. Grade Level: Students from classes 1 to 10 are eligible to participate in the iSSO exam.
2. School Affiliation: The student’s school must be affiliated with any Indian-recognized board such as CBSE, ICSE, or state boards.

There are no other specific eligibility criteria for the iSSO exam. Students from the eligible classes can appear for the Olympiad corresponding to their class.

Registration Process

The iSSO registration process is as follows:

1. The registration form for the iSSO exam is provided to students through their schools.
2. Students must complete the registration form and pay the application fee to confirm their participation.
3. The registration fee varies for Indian and international students:
   • For students from national schools in India, the fee is INR 125.
   • For students from schools outside India, the fee is USD 8.
4. Schools may charge an additional Rs. 25 per student to cover expenses such as the honorarium of the instructor in charge and other administrative costs.
5. The registration process must be completed by the last date, which is typically in August or September.

ISSO Syllabus

The International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO) syllabus is divided into two main sections – Social Studies and Scholar’s Zone. Each class has a unique syllabus covering key topics in history, geography, and civics.

Here’s a breakdown of the class-wise syllabus:

Class 1 Syllabus

Social Studies

• Our Body, Our School
• Family, Home and Neighbourhood
• Clothes, Food, Shelter
• Festivals and Celebrations
• Plants and Animals around Us
• People Who Help Us
• Our Earth and Sky
• Air, Water, Weather and Seasons
• Good Habits and Manners
• Good and Bad Touch, Safety Rules
• Transport and Means of Communication

Class 2 Syllabus

Social Studies

• Our Body Parts, Family and Neighbourhood
• Our School, Our Helpers
• Our Country, Food, Festivals
• Places of Worship, Clothes and Shelter
• Famous Historical Monuments in India
• Environment, Weather and Seasons
• Land, Air and Water, Earth and Universe
• Plants and Animals around Us
• Transport and Communication
• Direction and Time
• Safety Rules, Healthy Habits
• Good and Bad Touch

Class 3 Syllabus

Social Studies

• Family of Sun and Our Earth
• Our Environment, Seasons
• Air and Water
• Our Country and National Symbols
• Four Metro Cities
• Our Food, Clothes, Festivals
• Occupation
• Transport and Communication
• Story of Fire and Beginning of Settled Life

Classes 9 & 10 Syllabus

Social Studies

• History
• Geography and Disaster Management
• Democratic Politics
• Economic Development

Exam Format and Structure

General Information

• Duration: The ISSO exam is conducted over a duration of 60 minutes.
• Medium: The exam is administered in English.
• Conducting Body: The exam is organized by the SilverZone Foundation and is typically held during school hours at the participating schools.

Question Format

• Classes 1 to 4:
  • Total Questions: 35 objective-type questions
  • Marks: Each question carries 1 mark.
  • Total Marks: 35 marks.
• Classes 5 to 10:
  • Total Questions: 50 objective-type questions
  • Marks: Each question carries 1 mark.
  • Total Marks: 50 marks.

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