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Teachers Plan of Action Subject: Social Science Educators Name: Shankar Jagadal Topic: Physical Features of India Number

of Classes Required: 17 classes (45 minutes each ) Grade: IX (CBSE) 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 Reading Cards Worksheets Searching Information(LB) Collecting Maps Articles reading charts Encyclopedia bits

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) SL No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Oral Questionnaire for the students Do you see the plain land surface when you look around? What is a landscape according to you? Can anyone in the class name a few types of landscapes? Which kind of landscapes do you think are present in our country? What kind of landscape and its variation is spread to the maximum in India? Which 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 Mountain & Range Plain Desert Plateaus Basin Island Rocks Soil Volcanic Folding Tributaries Convergent Divergent Transform Tectonic plate Peninsular Delta Himalaya Deccan Geologically Gondawana Malwa & Chotanagpur Doab Himadri, Himachal and Shiwaliks Glacier Bhangar & Khadar Ghats Coastal Pass

Stage 6. Concentration of the Teacher: (everydays plan of action) SL NO 1 Concept/Focus Landforms Things or content to Remember Shape of different landforms like mountains, Activity /Teaching Aid (VARK) PPT with images , India map, Home Play (VARK) Collecting images of
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The theory of Plate Tectonics Political India Major Physiographic Divisions The Himalayan Mountains The Himalayan Mountains The Himalayan Mountains

plains, deserts, plateaus, valley, islands, peninsula and ghats. Seven major plates and some minor plates and plate boundaries Indian States and Capitals Introduction of the physical Features of India

World map, globe and PPT Indian political map and PPT Discussion on physical features of India.(Google earth will be used in the class) PPT and classroom discussion on mountain peaks. PPT and classroom discussion on hill stations. PPT and classroom discussion on importance of the Himalayas and forests / national parks. PPT and classroom discussion on the Satluj and Ganga rivers.

different type of landforms. Worksheet on plate tectonics. Worksheet on states and capitals. Reading tasks on content given. Reading cards on mountaineers Worksheet on the Himalayas. Worksheet on importance of the Himalayas.

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The Himadri or the Greater Himalaya and the world famous mountains peak. The Himachal or the Middle Himalaya and world famous hill stations The Shiwaliks or the Outer Himalaya and evergreen forest and importance of the Himalaya.

The Northern Plains

The Satluj and the Ganga Basins and their drain system.

The Northern Plains

The Brahmaputra Basin and importance of IndoGangetic Plains. The Thar Desert and its vegetation

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The Indian Desert

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The peninsular Plateaus

The Malwa Plateau and the Chotanagpur Plateaus. Minerals available in this region. The Deccan Plateau and minerals available in this region.

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The peninsular Plateaus

Collecting information about three great rivers of plains. PPT and classroom discussion Making mind map on on the Brahmaputra Basin and importance of the life in the Northern Plains. Northern Plains. Indian Physical map, PPT, Worksheet on Indian discussion on location of Desert Indian Deseret and climate and vegetation. PPT and classroom discussion Reading cards on on the Malwa and Indian Plateaus Chotanagpur Plateaus. PPT and classroom discussion Making charts on on the Deccan Plateau. Life in minerals found in the the plateau region. Peninsular Plateaus.
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The peninsular Plateaus

The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats and comparison between them.

Importance of the Ghats and natural resources in this region. PPT, maps and classroom discussion on the Coastal Plains. Discussion on Islands of India.(Google earth will be used in the class) Revision Activity (oral questionnaire) Evaluation Strategy

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The Coastal Plains

The Western Coastal Plains and the Eastern Coastal Plains and important ports in this region. Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Write differences between the western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. Worksheet on the coastal plains Reading cards on Islands of India. Preparing for formative assessment at home. -

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The Islands

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Revision

PPT and map skills activity

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Formative Assessment

Quiz will be conducted in the class

Stage 7. Objective questionnaire for children to be noted in the class work: (To get overall reflection from children) SL No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sample questions are asked in classroom Name the major tectonic plates. What are the three types of tectonic plates? Where does India rank among the countries of the world with respect to area? Name principle of formation of the landforms which is broadly accepted in these days. Name any four important passes situated across the Himalayan mountains in the Indian Subcontinent. Name the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas. Which valleys are situated in Himachal? Which is the highest peak of peninsular India? Which coast is known for its back waters? Name any two hill stations of Peninsular India? Which rivers of India flow in rift valleys? Which Union Territory is situated in the Arabian Sea?
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What is the highest mountain peak of the Indian Subcontinent? 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 Landforms Plate Tectonics The Northern Mountains The Northern Plains The Western Desert The Peninsular Plateaus The Western and Eastern Ghats Coastal Plains The Islands Notes attached with another sheet of paper. . Notes to be dictated (in every class 7 to 10 minutes notes to be dictated)

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

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Stage 10. Examination Corner: (Plan of testing according to Blooms Taxonomy)


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

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If you get a chance to climb the Mount Everest, which are the things that you would carry with you? Why? If you want to visit places like Mussoorie, Shimla, Darjiling, Shrinagar and Kulu Munali which season would you ideally choose to visit? Why? Now-a-days wild animal are killed by poachers in the national parks. Give an example. Why do you think it is happening? 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.

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Why dams are called multipurpose project? Name any two dams. How are the physiographic divisions of India complementary to each other? Explain. The Land of India display great physical variations Justify this statement with five examples Differentiate between Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. How were the Himalayas formed? Explain. What is the result of the movement of the tectonic plates? Describe the Ghats of the Deccan plateau. Compare the Himalayan peaks with the Peninsular peaks.

Stage 12. Evaluation Strategies: (assessment pattern select applicable strategies) Slip Test Making Presentation Mind Map Dramatization yes Yes Group Discussion Model making A Questionnaire Quiz Yes Yes Debate Creating a PPT Classroom Participation Making Flow Chart Yes Making Chart Projects Assignments Projects -

Stage 13. Required teaching aids from the school: (Addressing to Principal)
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LCD, worksheets, encyclopedia, encyclopedia bits, library resource, reading cards, mind maps, India maps, globe,

Stage. 14. Principals 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 There is a wide scope for me to explain this lesson using multiple tools. What activity were you most comfortable with? To use the map and PPT in the class room How did you enjoy teaching this lesson? In evoking interest among the children in learning this part of the lesson, I was highly successful. Which activity would you rather avoid /add next time? None of them

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