2.+Indian+Geography+and+States

By the end of this unit, you should be able to answer the following: 1. How has geography shaped India? 2. To what extent is India many nations? 3. Locate key landmarks in India and all 28 states
 * Unit Goals: **

= Day 1: Introduction to the geography of India  = 1. How is India affecting the world today? Comment on the posts of 2 of your classmates. 2.To what extent is India many nations according to your homework reading? Think Pair Share
 * Do Now: **

Questions for today: 1. How has geography shaped different regions in India? 2. What are some key landmarks in India, where are they located, and where are the states of India? ( What state is Delhi in?)

**Activity 1:** Watch the video[| on this link]and take note of what geographical features are mentioned. How does geography impact life for Indians based on where in India they live? Now think about how regions in Northern India may have developed differently than in southern India based on geography. What types of jobs might someone in the north do vs. south? What countries might influence people in the north vs. in the south? etc.....

Discuss.

In what ways do Indians differ from one another? Work with a partner to think about your own experiences traveling in India and look online to find how India is diverse.

Share as a class. [|If time allows, play the states of India game]

[|Link to Map of the States of India]




 * Homework: Study the states of India locations **

= Day 2: Introduce Project/Time to Work =

To further learn about the various states of India, you will create a prezi about one of the states of India. We will not be able to cover all of the states because of our class size, but you will need to know the location of every state for the unit test. [|Assignment here]


 * Homework: Work on Prezi Research/Study for states of India test **

= Day 3: Time to work on Prezi/Study for states of India test =

=** Day 4: Presentations: Post presentations to the google community. You must comment on 5 different presentations. **= = also post any study tips/mnemonics to help your classmates remember the locations of the states of India. = = =

=** Day 5: Indian Geography Test **=

Next Unit: Ancient India

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According to this video, What is India's contribution to the world? (One of the focus questions for the course!)