ICSE Class 5 Social Studies, Unit 3: The Earth – Its Geographical Features
From the CISCE curriculum. 8 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
This theme will help children understand the importance of latitudes and longitudes to locate any place on the globe and map. Information on location and extent of Temperature zones of the earth will enable them to relate with their own region. In addition, they will understand what is climatic change and how this phenomenon plays out and affects the earth as a whole.
Your child should be able to
- discuss the terms- latitude and longitude
- identify different places on the map with the help of latitude and longitude
- explain the concept of the major temperature zones
- differentiate between weather and climate
- enlist the major temperature zones
- identify climates and find out the reasons for climatic changes
Key concepts in this unit
- Locating places on the Earth:
- Latitudes (introduction, characteristics, important latitudes).
- Longitudes (introduction, characteristics).
- Weather and Climate:
- Difference between the weather and climate.
- Factors that affect climate of a place.
- Solar and Lunar Eclipse Major temperature zones of the Earth:
- Torrid Temperature Frigid
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.