ICSE Class 8 Geography, Unit 7: India: Geographical Features
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 to build on children’s previous knowledge of Class VI and focus and develop a more in-depth understanding of one country in Asia i.e. India.
Your child should be able to
- interpret location and extent of India with reference to other countries of Asia
- locate important mountains, plateaus, deserts, islands, rivers on the map of India
- compare the relief, climate and vegetation of India with other parts of Asia
- discuss the importance of monsoon and its impact on the socioo-cultural unity of India
Key concepts in this unit
- India- Its location and extent, its neighbouring countries.
- Political divisions of India –
- States/ UTs and Capitals.
- Physiographic Divisions of India –The Himalayas, Northern plains, Peninsular plateau, Thar desert, Coastal regions, Islands.
- Conservation of Forest and wildlife in India.
- National parks, biosphere reserve, wildlife sanctuaries.
- Climate and Natural vegetation:
- Factors affecting climate, Monsoon.
- Types of Natural vegetation: Tropical rain forest, deciduous forest, thorny, Tidal Forest, Montane forest.
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.