ICSE Class 6 Geography, Unit 1: Representation of Geographical Features
From the CISCE curriculum. 10 key concepts, about 4 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
Maps are the basic tools of Geography. In this theme children will learn to identify the different types of maps based on scale and also learn about representation of scale, the use of symbols and directions on a map through various methods. The theme would also enable children to understand the significance of diagrammatic representation of geographical features.
Your child should be able to
- identify the difference between a map, sketch, plan and globe
- interpret maps on the basis of scale i.e. large scale, small scale
- list the elements of a map
- identify directions and the eight cardinal points
- know uses of scales and symbols for measurement on a map
- represent geographical features through diagrams
Key concepts in this unit
- Maps: introduction, difference between map, sketch, plan and globe.
- Importance of maps.
- Types of maps based on scale.
- Scale: meaning and uses.
- Direction: eight cardinal points.
- Symbols.
- Diagrams (with brief explanation): rivers, meander, anticline, syncline, tributaries, distributaries, delta, block mountain. complex, club house, locality or area with garden.
- Using the world map and the district map to discuss difference between large scale and small scale.
- Identification of different patterns of drainage by children through diagrams on interactive boards.
- Explaining diagrammatic representation of physical features through audio visual aids.
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.