CLIMATE IX AMISHA NARANG

E – LESSON PLAN

CLASS  IX

SUB- GEOGRAPHY

TOPIC -CLIMATE

SUB- TOPICS-                                                     

Definition of Climate and Weather

Climatic Controls-

                              Latitude

                              Altitude

                              Relief

                              Pressure and Winds

                              Distance from the sea

                              Ocean currents

Monsoon

                              Definition

                              Characteristics

                              Mechanism

 -Seasonal cycle of India

-Features of

·Cold weather season

-          Hot weather season

·Advancing monsoon season

·Retreating monsoon

-Distribution pattern of rainfall

 -Monsoon as a unifying bond

                            

DURATION - 12Periods

 LEARNING OUTCOMES – On the completion of this chapter the students will be able to-

-   get familiarized with the natural forces affecting the climate as a whole

- exhibit a clear understanding of difference between weather and climate

- get sensitized towards the climate of India

- appreciate the role of meteorological department and weather forecasts in daily life

LEARNING OBJECTIVES-

 - explain the climate of India.

 - state the significance of various climatic controls affecting climate of India

 - understand the role of monsoons as a  unifying bond

CONTENT FLOW

Sub Topic	Teaching Strategies/techniques  Brainstorming  method  Interactive method- Question answer technique showcasing a PPT showing diagram in the class Explanation with the help of diagrams   Inductive method Inquiry  method Interactive method through Question answer technique The role play method Group discussion method Inductive method	Resource/ Teaching Aids
Introduction of the topic Definition of weather and climate Six major climatic controls affecting climate of India Latitude Altitude Relief Distance from the sea Ocean currents Pressure and winds Definition of Monsoon and it's Characteristics Mechanism of Monsoon Cycle of seasons Characteristics of hot weather season,Cold weather season,Advancing monsoon , Retreating monsoon Distribution of rainfall in India Monsoon as a unifying bond		Newspaper articles and cut outs PPT Video on Smart board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcquRMaVSKU World map and physical map of India PPT showing types of houses , clothing pattern depending upon different seasons video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcquRMaVSKU A political map  showing distribution of rainfall in India

VOCABULARY

Important terms used-

·       Temperature

·       Humidity

·       Atmospheric pressure

·       Altitude

·       Latitude

·       Tropic of cancer

·       ocean currents

·       Land breeze and sea breeze

·       Jet stream

·       Western disturbances

·       Monsoon

·       Loo

·       Kalbaisakhi

·       Mango showers

·       Burst of monsoon

·       Cyclones

·       Retreating monsoon

·       Advancing monsoon

·       Drought

·       Floods

·        Leeward and windward side

VALUES INTENDED TO INCULCATE

- Acceptance of laws of nature.

- Vigilance

- Team spirit

ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES

-MCQ s on elements of climate and weather

-Quiz on the type of climate experienced by different places in India

- Compilation of weather reports

Rubrics

A grade - If all questions are answered correctly

B grade - If all questions attempted but details not given

C grade- Fairly attempted

-Picture composition

-Quiz on the type of climate experienced by different places in India

-Map work – identifying the meteorological stations already marked.

ASSIGNMENTS

For Average students-

Q1 Define the term Monsoon.

 Q2 Explain how Himalayas act as a climatic barrier?

Q3 Why the coastal areas experience moderate type of climate through out the year?

Q4 Compare and contrast Advancing and Retreating monsoon

Q5 Define the following terms-

 a)Loo                          b) Mango showers  

For Gifted students-

Q1 Why Shimla is cooler than Delhi in summers?

Q2 What is the significance of western disturbances in influencing the climate of India ?

Q3 Why Mawsynram receives maximum rainfall in the world ?

Q4 How are the monsoons a unifying bond

For slow learners-

Q1 Name the elements of weather and climate.

Q2 list mountains having low temperature during summer season.

FOLLOW UP / REMEDIAL STRATEGIES

- Extra time to be given to slow learners

-Special assignments to be given

- Extra time to be given to special need students

-Special assignments for below average students

MULTI DISCIPLINARY  PROJECT

a)Mathematics- Line graph  locating places according to their temperature

- calulation of average mean temperature and   rainfall.

b) Arts -Poster on causes of Global warming enhance creativity

c) English – Article writing

 d).    SCIENCE- Climatic Diversities are being experienced all over the           world. Frame an argument that growing pollution and environment           degradation is responsible for same