India Culture, Religion, Geography Lesson & Activities - Microsoft Digital Resources
This Discovery Atlas India lesson explores the region's culture, religion, and geography. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format makes it easy to implement! The lesson includes fill-in notes to support learning.
Begin with a “Who’s Who?” warm-up focused on World Religions, then explore key vocabulary and significant concepts. An "I Spy..." Photo Analysis Activity examines economic disparities in Indian society. Following that, a "Discovery Atlas: India" video activity showcases life in the Sundarbans, rituals along the Ganges River, and a Hindu wedding ceremony.
Finally, assess student learning with a “Postcards from India" project-based learning (PBL) activity. Your purchase includes editable, printable, and interactive digital versions of all materials, making it suitable for traditional in-class learning and digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is provided!
- Guided 5–E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Video Questions Activity
- Project Directions, Template & Rubric
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Who’s Who?” World Religions Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Explain: "I spy..." Photo Analysis Activity
- Elaborate: "Discovery Atlas India" Video Activity
- Evaluate: Create "Postcards from India" Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 73
Time: 2 days
Grades: 5-12