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Title card for 'Intro to India' lesson and walk-around with map and flag.
5E Guided Lesson structure with activities on a white background
Educational materials about South Asia, featuring images of the Taj Mahal and maps.
Educational materials including slides, activities, and notes with a world map and OM symbol in the background.
Educational materials on South Asia with Google and Microsoft compatibility text.
Educational cards about India on a wooden surface
Educational digital investigate activity on a wooden surface with maps and world population chart.

Intro to India Lesson & Map Investigation - Explore South Asia - Print & Digital

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This thought-provoking lesson introduces the geography, economy, and cultures of India. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format is easy for you to use! Everything you need is included!

 

Begin with a fun “Memory Game” warm-up, then explore vocabulary and big ideas about the South Asian region. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, lead an “ESI: Economic Scene Investigation” to examine economic disparity in modern-day India, then challenge students to draw conclusions about India’s past and present with a map investigation activity. A printable “walk-around” poster version is also included for in-class instruction. Finally, assess learning with a “Big Ideas” exit ticket activity.

 

Digital & Printable Resources:

  • Guided Class Slides
  • 2 Practice Activities
  • Fill-in Notes
  • Poster Set
  • Exit Ticket Activity
  • Answer Keys
  • Teacher Guide

 

Microsoft and Google Compatible

 

Big Ideas:

  • Sundarbans, Bay of Bengal, Bengal Tiger, Sari, Turban, Sikh, Hindi, Masala, Taj Mahal, Hinduism, Muslims, Islam, Standard of Living, Bollywood, Population Density, Colonization, Colonialism

 

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS


Total Pages:  78

Time:  1 hour

Grades:  6-12