3 Core Lesson PLan based on MI (VARK).docx

Teacher’s Plan of Action

Subject: Social Science Topic: Physical Features of India Grade: IX (CBSE)Educator’s Name: Shankar Jagadal Number of Classes Required: 17 classes (45 minutes each ) Name of the School: SRI School,

Bagalkote.

Stage 1. Stating Objectives: (what is going to be covered)

A. Broad Based Objectives: (values to be inculcated) Students will,

Recognize all the physical features of India on the map of India Appreciate the diversity of India in terms of languages, dress code, food, religion and customs Compare all states of India with their physical features. Identify the exact and relative location of India Identify the geographical regions of India

B. Specific Objectives: Students will, Describe how the movements of tectonic plates influence the physical characteristics of a place, particularly the formation of

mountains. Locating all physical features of India on the map of India.

Describing all the ranges of Himalayas (Himadri, Himachal and Shiwaliks). Comparing Himalayan Mountain ranges with other mountains ranges in the world. Make a mind map on Importance of the Himalayas.

Locate and label all Himalayan rivers and tributaries on the map of India Associate main crops with their respective states. List all towns/ chief cities of India which are located on River Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Describe the story of the River Ganga in 100 words Compare the climatic conditions of Northern Mountains and Northern plains. List the features of Desert. Describe the climate of Rajasthan. Describe all the Peninsular Plateaus and importance of it. Locating and understanding the Ghats and narrow coastal plains with islands of India.

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Stage 2: Preplanning works:

PPT Worksheets Collecting Maps charts Encyclopedia bits Reading Cards Searching Information(LB) Articles reading

Stage 3. Master Mind Map: Concept Analysis. (Basic knowledge of teacher and connectivity) (Has been attached)

Stage 4. Opening Lesson. Motivate the students by oral questionnaire. (Test previous knowledge and skills)

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Oral Questionnaire for the students

1 Do you see the plain land surface when you look around?2 What is a landscape according to you?3 Can anyone in the class name a few types of landscapes?4 Which kind of landscapes do you think are present in our country?5 What kind of landscape and its variation is spread to the maximum in India?

6Which would be the best way to visualize it in the class room for learning?

Stage 5. Key Terms and Vocabulary: (children will learn new words/ difficult words/)

Landform Island Convergent Himalaya Himadri, Himachal and Shiwaliks

Mountain & Range Rocks Divergent Deccan Glacier

Plain Soil Transform Geologically Bhangar & Khadar

Desert Volcanic Tectonic plate Gondawana Ghats

Plateaus Folding Peninsular Malwa & Chotanagpur Coastal

Basin Tributaries Delta Doab Pass

Stage 6. Concentration of the Teacher: (everyday’s plan of action)

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Concept/Focus Things or content to Remember Activity /Teaching Aid (VARK)

Home Play (VARK)

1 Landforms Shape of different landforms like mountains, PPT with images , India map, Collecting images of


plains, deserts, plateaus, valley, islands, peninsula and ghats.

different type of landforms.

2 The theory of Plate Tectonics

Seven major plates and some minor plates and plate boundaries

World map, globe and PPT Worksheet on plate tectonics.

3 Political India Indian States and Capitals Indian political map and PPT Worksheet on states and capitals.

4 Major Physiographic Divisions

Introduction of the physical Features of India Discussion on physical features of India.(Google earth will be used in the class)

Reading tasks on content given.

5 The Himalayan Mountains

The Himadri or the Greater Himalaya and the world famous mountains peak.

PPT and classroom discussion on mountain peaks.

Reading cards on mountaineers


The Himachal or the Middle Himalaya and world famous hill stations

PPT and classroom discussion on hill stations.

Worksheet on the Himalayas.


The Shiwaliks or the Outer Himalaya and evergreen forest and importance of the Himalaya.

PPT and classroom discussion on importance of the Himalayas and forests / national parks.

Worksheet on importance of the Himalayas.

8 The Northern Plains The Satluj and the Ganga Basins and their drain system.

PPT and classroom discussion on the Satluj and Ganga rivers.

Collecting information about three great rivers of plains.

9 The Northern Plains The Brahmaputra Basin and importance of Indo-Gangetic Plains.

PPT and classroom discussion on the Brahmaputra Basin and life in the Northern Plains.

Making mind map on importance of the Northern Plains.

10 The Indian Desert The Thar Desert and its vegetation Indian Physical map, PPT, discussion on location of Indian Deseret and climate and vegetation.

Worksheet on Indian Desert

11 The peninsular Plateaus The Malwa Plateau and the Chotanagpur Plateaus. Minerals available in this region.

PPT and classroom discussion on the Malwa and Chotanagpur Plateaus.

Reading cards on Indian Plateaus

12 The peninsular Plateaus The Deccan Plateau and minerals available in this region.

PPT and classroom discussion on the Deccan Plateau. Life in the plateau region.

Making charts on minerals found in the Peninsular Plateaus.

13 The peninsular Plateaus The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats and Importance of the Ghats and Write differences


comparison between them. natural resources in this region.

between the western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.

14 The Coastal Plains The Western Coastal Plains and the Eastern Coastal Plains and important ports in this region.

PPT, maps and classroom discussion on the Coastal Plains.

Worksheet on the coastal plains

15 The Islands Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Discussion on Islands of India.(Google earth will be used in the class)

Reading cards on Islands of India.

16 Revision PPT and map skills activity Revision Activity (oral questionnaire)

Preparing for formative assessment at home.

17 Formative Assessment Quiz will be conducted in the class Evaluation Strategy -

Stage 7. Objective questionnaire for children to be noted in the class work: (To get overall reflection from children)

SL No Sample questions are asked in classroom

1 Name the major tectonic plates.

2 What are the three types of tectonic plates?

3 Where does India rank among the countries of the world with respect to area?

4 Name principle of formation of the landforms which is broadly accepted in these days.

5 Name any four important passes situated across the Himalayan mountains in the Indian Subcontinent.

6 Name the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas.

7 Which valleys are situated in Himachal?

8 Which is the highest peak of peninsular India?

9 Which coast is known for its back waters?

10 Name any two hill stations of Peninsular India?

11 Which rivers of India flow in rift valleys?

12 Which Union Territory is situated in the Arabian Sea?

13 What is the highest mountain peak of the Indian Subcontinent?


14 In which states are the Aravallis mainly situated?

Stage 8. Notes for children to be noted in the class work: (comprehended notes for examination corner)

Sub-headings Notes to be dictated (in every class 7 to 10 minutes notes to be dictated)

Landforms

Notes attached with another sheet of paper..

Plate Tectonics

The Northern Mountains

The Northern Plains

The Western Desert

The Peninsular Plateaus

The Western and Eastern Ghats

Coastal Plains

The Islands

Stage 9. Diagrammatic Approach or Map (political and physical map)


Stage 10. Examination Corner: (Plan of testing according to Bloom’s Taxonomy)

1 On what basis have we divided India into different states? How many states do we have?


2 If you get a chance to climb the Mount Everest, which are the things that you would carry with you? Why?

3 If you want to visit places like Mussoorie, Shimla, Darjiling, Shrinagar and Kulu Munali which season would you ideally choose to visit? Why?

4 Now-a-days wild animal are killed by poachers in the national parks. Give an example. Why do you think it is happening?

5 If you get a chance to go on an excursion to south India, which are the places that you would choose to visit? Give reasons for your selection.

6 Why dams are called multipurpose project? Name any two dams.

7 How are the physiographic divisions of India complementary to each other? Explain.

8 “The Land of India display great physical variations” Justify this statement with five examples

9 Differentiate between Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands.

10 How were the Himalayas formed? Explain.

11 What is the result of the movement of the tectonic plates?

12 Describe the Ghats of the Deccan plateau.

13 Compare the Himalayan peaks with the Peninsular peaks.

Stage 12. Evaluation Strategies: (assessment pattern select applicable strategies)

Slip Test yes Group Discussion - Debate - Making Chart -Making Presentation - Model making - Creating a PPT - Projects -Mind Map Yes A Questionnaire Yes Classroom Participation Yes Assignments -Dramatization - Quiz Yes Making Flow Chart - Projects -

Stage 13. Required teaching aids from the school: (Addressing to Principal)

LCD, worksheets, encyclopedia, encyclopedia bits, library resource, reading cards, mind maps, India maps, globe,


Stage. 14. Principal’s View: (To be discussed and given before the class is held by the teacher)

As this lesson is an exhaustive one, each sub-unit of it must be emphasized to students. Take sufficient time to recall the previous context of the content and then you need proceed for the next set of information.

Stage 15. Time to Reflect on Lesson plan: (after completing the lesson)

Describe your feeling about this topic/lesson How did you enjoy teaching this lesson?

There is a wide scope for me to explain this lesson using multiple tools.

In evoking interest among the children in learning this part of the lesson, I was highly successful.

What activity were you most comfortable with? Which activity would you rather avoid /add next time?

To use the map and PPT in the class room None of them


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3 Core Lesson PLan based on MI (VARK).docx