[Foundation-l] Wikipedia lesson in Maharashtra class 7 textbook ( India)

[CherianTinu Abraham]

Maharashtra State SSC syllabus , 7th standard ( Class) has a chapter on
Wikipedia. http://twitpic.com/40b7oj
( See below for more details)
The text book is called Balbarathi and in English.
Note that state syllabus is applicable for most schools in state
of Maharashtra in India.

Some time back I heard Kerala state syllabus also had plans ( already
incorporated ? ) a chapter on Wikipedia in Malayalam...

Regards
Tinu Cherian

On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Pradeep Mohandas <
pradeep.mohandas at gmail.com> wrote:

> hi,
>
> Was very surprised to see a lesson on Wikipedia in my brother's 7th std
> text book today.
>
> Picture - http://twitpic.com/40b7oj
>
> The content is concerning Wikipedia - compares it with an encyclopedia,
> details about volunteers contributing to Wikipedia, talks about the presence
> of Indic language Wikipedia, talks about vandalism.
>
> It has the following sub-topics:
> 1. Introduction
> 2. What is an encyclopedia?
> 3. What is Wikipedia?
> 4. How is Wikipedia created?
> 5. sidebar: general info on Wikipedia wef September 2009
> 6. sidebar: How is Wikipedia different from an encyclopedia printed on
> paper?
> 7. vandalism
> 8. Wikipedia policy
> 9. Request an article
>
> warm regards,
> Pradeep
>
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