Intro to India 5-E Lesson and Map Investigation | Explore South Asia | Microsoft
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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:
- Engage: “Memory Game” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Big Ideas & Fill-in Notes
- Explain: “ESI: Economic Scene Investigator” Activity
- Elaborate: Investigate India Map Activity
- 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 & NCSS
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