Unit | Forest and Wild life Resources |
Class Transaction |
Total: 6 periods (approx. 40 min each) |
Pre-requisite for the course | Recalling and interaction through question based on their previous knowledge like
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Assessment of qualifying knowledge |
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Objective | Understand the importance of forest resources as a resource as well as develop awareness towards its conservation. Â |
Dimensions of Learning | DOL 1, 2,3 |
Learning Outcomes |
KNOWLEDGE– Students will know and understand
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•     Students would be able to enhance their communication skills by suggesting some measures to conserve forest n with 95% accuracy .  |
Transaction Methodology (The teacher can use the mentioned techniques, wherever applicable, and can use any other too.) |
Transaction would proceed in the following manner- Brain Storming-The class would start with a discussion on what the students have already learnt in the previous classes and hence what is it that they would learn now. They would also be told the significance of the topic that they would be studying. Introduction of the topic– Digital Content would be shared Active Learning and group learning- Pass word : facilitator gives a definition of a word or a concept and students guess the word. Students will be divided into teams . one team member describes the things on his list for team mates before the time runs out . (Critical thinking, Communication) Numbered heads together : Students work in groups to discuss the material or the answer to the question. Each group has a number and each participant in each group has a number. After the groups discuss, the facilitator draws a group number and a participant number to respond to the question. This ensures that everyone in the group is paying attention and that group prepares everyone to answer the question. (Critical thinking, Communication) Group Learning
(Competencies: Critical thinking and problem solving) Students will be divided into 6 groups (6 x 5). Each group will study the topic given to them.Analysis will be done by groups, followed by cross questioning.
(Competencies: Critical thinking and citizenship) Students will critically analyses the factors responsible for the depletion of forests and how to overcome this problem .
(Competencies: Citizenship, Critical thinking) Students will get aware through discussion about the importance of forests for |
 | us Hence, students will analyse their own whys to conserve forests. Differentiation: Class will be divided into three parts – Average, Weak and gifted students. Three types of worksheet will be made for three categories:
•     Topic -Revision of chapter Students would be able to enhance their creativity Questioning- Multiple questions to cater the needs of various students. Guided practice followed by Independent Practice- NCERT questions to be discussed in the classroom. Techniques to be used: Quiz Daily Practice Problem MCQ Peer Assessment Case Studies Map work Any Other Web charts  |
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Resources | Text Book: NCERT text book for Geography  |
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Self Study, Home Work, Assignments |
Independent Practice: Students would do the questions in their H.W notebooks HW notebooks to be marked as per the given plan: Assessment Parameters: The total marks for the activity is 5 marks On time submission………………………………1mark Presentation/ Neatness……………………………1 mark Content……….……………………………………3 marks  |
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 | It is also advised that the students come to the class with proper background knowledge of the topic under discussion. They can refer to the resources stated above.  |
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Assessments | 3 UNIT TESTS (20+25+35) Marks HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 80 Marks ANNUAL BOARD EXAMINATION 80 Marks INTERNAL ASSESSMENT20 Marks
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Addressing Classroom Diversity |
Due to various social backgrounds and multiple intelligences, the classroom might be a diverse arena. The following techniques can be used for various groups: For gifted students:
For weak students:
For differently abled students:
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Marks | The weightage would be given by CBSE. | ||||||||
Assessment questions. | 1.Why are negative factors responsible for the depletion of forests? | ||||||||
 | 2.Describe five conservation methods taken by community to conserve forests. | ||||||||
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3.Explain with the help of examples. How nature worship helps in conservation of specific species of plants and animals. |
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 | 4.what are the three different categories of forest | ||||||||
 | 5.Why is there an urgent need to conserve biodiversity Mention three reasons. |
DAY WISE CONSOLIDATED LESSON PLAN
DAY | ONE |
Objective | Understand the importance of forest resources as well as develop awareness towards its conservation |
Assessment of qualifying knowledge | Basic Questions related to forests .1Why do we call forest as lungs of India.
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Learning Outcomes |     •     KNOWLEDGE– Students will know The importance of forest resources as a resource as well as develop awareness towards its conservation. SKILLS and COMPETENCIES |
Transaction Methodology (The teacher can use the mentioned techniques, wherever applicable, and can use any other too.) |
Topic : Introduction to the water as a resource Transaction would proceed in the following manner- Anticipatory Set: 10 min ..
Activity : Introduction of forest resource with the help of interactions with student through Brain storming’ and by asking questions based on their previous knowledge and formation of groups and assigning their topics. So that discussion of the topics (group wise) will take place. Class will be divided into FIVE groups .Group 1 – classification of flora and fauna Group 2 negative factors responsible for the depletion of forests and wildlife. Group 3 Types of forests |
 | Group 4 conservation methods by government Group 5 conservation methods by community Students will sit together and in Collaboration they will discuss the topic given to them Guided Practice- NCERT questions
Closure: 5 min  |
Resources | Text Book: NCERT text book for Geography |
Self Study, Home Work, Assignments |
Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their H.W. notebook. |
Assessments | Oral Test (5 minutes) |
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DAY | TWO |
Objective | To evaluate the negative factors responsible for forest and wildlife and classification of forests with 95% accuracy  |
Assessment of qualifying knowledge |
Questions from previous class about importance of biodiversity from the whole class group. |
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Learning Outcomes | KNOWLEDGE– Students will know about factors responsible for depletion of forests SKILLS and COMPETENCIES evaluate the factors responsible for depletion of forests resources |
Transaction Methodology (The teacher can use the mentioned techniques, wherever applicable, and can use any other too.) |
Transaction would proceed in the following manner- Activity- Activity- Class presentation by Teacher
After discussion All the students will write negative factors for depletion of forests in their notebooks on their own. The following questions will be asked to check their understanding:
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 | Topic- Factors responsible for depletion of forests (Competencies: Critical thinking , collaboration ) Students will be critically analyses in groups how industries , intensive agriculture , increase in population causes forest depletion . Analysis will be done by groups, followed by cross questioning.     •     Independent Practice: Students will go through NCERT text book  |
Resources | Text Book: NCERT text book for Geography  |
Self Study, Home Work, Assignments | Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their H.W. notebook  |
Assessments | Oral Test (5 minutes) |
DAY | THREE |
Objective | Objective To create community and government methods to conserve forest . with 95% accuracy. To develop awareness towards its conservation  |
Assessment of qualifying knowledge | Recapitulation of the previous day |
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Learning Outcomes |     •     KNOWLEDGE– Students will know about how we can conserve forests SKILLS and COMPETENCIES Analyse how conservation of forests can take place in collaboration with each other. |
Transaction Methodology (The teacher can use the mentioned techniques, wherever applicable, and can use any other too.) |
Transaction would proceed in the following manner- Activity Group presentation by Group 4 and Group 5 that is conservation methods by government and community. Compilation will be done teacher After discussion •     All the students will write about how different communities are conserving forest in their own locality. Topic : conservation . (Competencies: Citizenship , collabration) |
 | Students will work in pair and discuss about how we can conserve forests Independent Practice: Students will go through NCERT text book. Closure: 5 min     •     Closure- Summarization by students with the help of mind map  |
Resources | Text Book: NCERT text book for geography  |
Self Study, Home Work, Assignments | Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their H.W. notebook  |
Assessments | Oral Test (5 minutes) |
DAY | Four |
Objective | To understand different types of forests 90% accuracy  |
Assessment of qualifying knowledge | Questions from previous class from whole class group. |
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Learning Outcomes |     •     KNOWLEDGE– Students will know about types of forest 90% accuracy SKILLS and COMPETENCIES |
Transaction Methodology (The teacher can use the mentioned techniques, wherever applicable, and can use any other too.) |
Transaction would proceed in the following manner- Activity- Group presentation by Discussion of types of forest by group no -3 and compilation will be done teacher. . The following map questions will be asked to check their understanding: Map activity : students will locate important national parks on political map of India .
(Competencies: Citizenship, Critical thinking) Students will get aware through discussion about the classification of forests into three parts and their importance. Independent Practice: Students will go through NCERT text book. After discussion
Closure: 5 min
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Resources | Text Book: NCERT text book for Geography  |
Self Study, Home Work, Assignments | Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their H.W. notebook  |
Assessments | Oral Test (5 minutes) |
DAY | Five |
Objective |
Understand the importance of forest resources and to develop awareness towards its conservation. Â |
Assessment of qualifying knowledge | Questions from previous class . |
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Learning Outcomes |
•     KNOWLEDGE– Students will know solve the NCERT question in their note book SKILLS and COMPETENCIES |
Transaction Methodology (The teacher can use the mentioned techniques, wherever applicable, and can use any other too.) |
Transaction would proceed in the following manner- Independent Practice: Students will go through NCERT text book. And complete NCERT questions Closure: 5 min Summarization by students  |
Resources | Text Book: NCERT text book for geography  |
Self Study, Home Work, Assignments |
Independent Practice: Students would do the given questions in their H.W. notebook  |
Assessments | Oral Test (5 minutes) |
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Day 6
Class Test and doubt clarification class.
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