Students use maps, video, and text to familiarize themselves with the geography of India, including physical features such as the Himalayas and climate features such as the monsoon. They conclude by creating an infographic showing what they have learned.
Students are introduced to the lesson focus on India’s geography and population. They view an image of K2 and watch India: Sights and Sounds (to 3:28) to observe India’s landscapes, people, animals, and sounds. Students then contribute to a word cloud by listing sights and sounds they noticed in the video.
Teacher MovesPresent the lesson overview and objectives. After students submit word cloud responses, discuss their observations, what they already know about India, and what they want to learn. Clarify that K2 is in present-day Pakistan and briefly explain how Pakistan’s history connects to ancient India, including the Indus Valley civilization.
Students examine a map of India and respond in a table describing what information the map provides. They read about India’s diverse geography and climate, then read the Geography and Nature sections of India and study four maps—Physical Map of India, River Map of India, India Climate, and Annual Rainfall in India. Using a graphic organizer, they summarize information about land, rivers, temperature, and rainfall, using geographic terms such as directional and regional descriptors.
Teacher MovesClarify that the map shows average annual temperatures and locations of cities and states, and explain what “average annual temperature” means. After students complete the organizer, invite volunteers to summarize what they learned for each category and encourage additional observations, conclusions, and questions about India’s geography. Highlight that the Indus River is in modern Pakistan even though the Indus Valley civilization is considered part of ancient India, and direct interested students to explore additional maps on the Maps of India website.
Students view an image of monsoon flooding and learn that India has a long, intense rainy season called the monsoon. They explore Monsoon and Summer Monsoon Season Ends in India to understand the monsoon’s characteristics and effects. On a collaborative wall, they explain the positive and negative impacts of the monsoon and infer how it might have affected early civilizations, using evidence from the resources. Students then read classmates’ posts and respond to at least two with questions or positive comments.
Teacher MovesFacilitate a discussion of student responses, prompting students to elaborate on their ideas about how the monsoon shapes life in India and influenced early civilizations.
Students synthesize what they have learned by designing an infographic that highlights the most significant elements of India’s geography, including landforms, bodies of water, climate, and other notable features. After creating their infographic—using text, maps, photos, or illustrations—they upload the finished product to the shared canvas.
Teacher MovesEncourage students to refine their infographics so they clearly and visually communicate key geographic information, and suggest ways to share their work with a broader audience, such as displaying printed posters or creating a class collage.
Students complete the exit quiz by answering all the questions.
Teacher MovesFacilitate the assessment and use student data to evaluate understanding, address misconceptions, and identify areas for growth.
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