Intro to India 5-E Lesson and Map Investigation | Explore South Asia | Microsoft

Grab your class’s attention with this thought-provoking lesson introducing 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! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “Memory Game” warm-up, then explore vocabulary and big ideas about the South Asian region. Lead an “Economic Scene Investigation” to examine economic disparity in modern-day India. Next, 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. Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 5–E Slides Lesson
• Fill-in Notes
• 2 Digital, Interactive Activities
• 2 Printable Worksheets
• Exit Ticket Activity
• Walk-Around Poster Set
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

5-E Guided Lesson:

1. Engage: “Memory Game” Warm-up Activity
2. Explore: Big Ideas & Fill-in Notes
3. Explain: “ESI: Economic Scene Investigator” Activity
4. Elaborate: Investigate India Map Activity
5. Evaluate: Exit Ticket Activity

Vocabulary Covered:

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

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

Total Pages:  78

Time:  1 hour

Grades:  6-12