ICSE Class 6 Geography, Unit 5: Minerals
From the CISCE curriculum. 9 key concepts, about 4 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The theme aims at providing children the knowledge and developing their understanding about minerals and ores and their distribution in the world. The theme will also create awareness in children about the need to conserve minerals.
Your child should be able to
- differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals
- describe the importance of minerals in daily life
- locate important minerals on the world map. discuss the different types of mining
- appreciate the need to conserve mineral resources
Key concepts in this unit
- Minerals and Ores (meaning and examples).
- Types of minerals - metallic and non-metallic
- Metallic: Iron ore, uranium, bauxite, manganese, gold, silver, copper
- Non-Metallic: Lime stone, mica and mineral fuels (coal and petroleum) natural gas
- Distribution of these minerals in India and the world, leading producers in the world; uses of these minerals.
- Types of mining.
- Conservation of minerals.
- Location of above minerals on the world map.
- Creative expressions while preparing posters.
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.