INDIA: SIZE & LOCATION IX GEOGRAPHY

E- Lesson Plan Template

CLASS- IX

TOPIC – INDIA: SIZE & LOCATION

SUB TOPICS:      

1.       Location of India

2.       Size of India

3.       India & the world

4.     India & its neighbours

DURATION (no. of periods): 8 periods of 40 min each

 Learning Objectives –

After completing the lesson students will be able to:

1.       Explain the implication of location of India & its vast size.

2.       Identify & locate standard meridian of India, Tropic of cancer & neighbouring countries.

3         Define the concept of subcontinent & is able to identify countries part of Indian sub-continent.

4.       differentiates between latitudes & longitudes.

Learning outcome –

At the end of the lesson students will be able to:

1.       Appreciate the importance of India’s relation with the world through ages.

2.       Develop the skill to locate important latitudes & longitudes passing through India & the                                                         neighbouring countries of India on the map.

3.      Appreciate & understand the implication of vast longitudinal & latitudinal extent of India.

4.       Appreciate the reason why an ocean is named after India.

Teaching Strategy/ Methodology

Sub topic	Teaching methodology
Latitudinal & longitudinal extent of India	Hands on activity using map & atlas
Neighbouring countries	Visual technique using ppt& map of India
Importance of India’s location	Discussion/brainstorming
Indian sub-continent	Discussion & map activity

Tools/Aids/Resources

Globe, maps, worksheets, smart board-ppt, atlas,ncert bookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o4XtLhPnzw

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtALOYSD35s

Vocabulary

1.       Map

2.       Longitude& Latitude

3.       gulf& strait

4.       coast

5.       sub continent

6.       hemisphere

7.       peninsula& island

Values intended to be inculcated:

Geographical unity, spirit of inquiry, cooperation & peace with neighbouring countries

  Assessment technique

1. Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary activities

A project on SAARC nation involving research on their geographical relation (geography), cultural & traditional unity (history) and their economic relation (economics).

A.      Relating concept with history/geography/eco: 5 marks

B.     Presentation and creativity : 5 marks

C.     Research work: 5marks

D.     Total :15 marks

2. Assignment:

FOR GENERAL STUDENTS:

1. Locate the following on the map.

(i) The island groups of India lying in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
(ii) The countries constituting Indian Subcontinent.
(iv) The states through which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
(iv) The northernmost latitude in degrees.
(v) The southernmost latitude of the Indian mainland in degrees.
(vi) The eastern and the western most longitudes in degrees.
(vii) The place situated on the three seas.
(viii)The strait separating Sri Lanka and India.
(ix) The Union Territories of India.

FOR WEAK STUDENTS:

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

1. A narrow channel of sea which separates two land masses is known as:
(a) Mound
(b) Pass
(c) Strait
(d) Valley
2. China is the ....................... largest country in the world?
(a) Second
(b) Fourth
(c) Third
(d) Seventh
3. The sun rays fall vertically on the Tropic of Cancer on:
(a) 21 June
(b) 22 December
(c) 21 March
(d) 22 July
4. Which of the following is the southernmost latitude of the Indian mainland?
(a) 8^o 4' North
(b) 8^o 4' South
(c) 6^o 4' South
(d) 6^o 4' North
5. When was Indira-Point submerged under water?
(a) 2005
(b) 2004
(c) 2007
(d) 2002
6. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh the time lag is?
(a) 2 hrs 35 min.
(b) 2 hrs 10 min.
(c) 2 hrs
(d) 2 hrs 15 min.
7. What is the North-South extent of India?
(a) 3214 kms
(b) 2933 kms
(c) 3241 kms
(d) 3213 kms
8. The land mass of India has an area of ................... Million square kms.
(a) 7.68
(b) 8.54
(c) 3.28
(d) 9.59
9. What is the Standard Meridian of India?
(a) 82^o 30' West
(b) 82^o 30' South
(c) 82^o 30' East
(d) 82^o 30' North
10. What is the latitudinal extent of India?
(a) 8^o 4' N to 37^o 6' N
(b) 6^o 4' N to 37^o 6' N
(c) 7^o 4' N to 36^o 7' N
(d) 8^o 4' N to 39^o 6' N
FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS:

1.     MAP ACTIVITY :

 IDENTIFY THE FEATURES MARKED ON MAP OF INDIA
Maps https://maps.google.co.in/maps?hl=en&tab=pl

1.     Prepare a crossword puzzle on key words used in the chapter

 

Follow Up /Remedial Strategy:

1.      For conceptual errors in answering questions, mistakes in use of important terms and understanding their difference Students will be called for remedial class where teacher will provide notes on the chapter in the form of points and explain difficult concept.

2.      For errors in locating features on the map and mistakes in their identification more map practice will be given.