Lesson Planning

India: Republic Day, 26th January and Independence Day, 15th August: Children will research India finding out more about the location, geography, culture flora and fauna of the country.

Teaching Outcomes
To locate focus country on world map, name continent and adjacent countries/oceans and to learn about how that nation commemorates their National Day.
To show their learning about focus nation’s commemoration of National Day through creating and making products which reflect traditions and traditional customs.
To research focus country and present information to contribute to class information wall.

Children will:

• Locate India on world map and name appropriate continent and oceans and surrounding countries.
• Research to find out about India in general and when, how and why the National Days are commemorated.
• Use something of the customs and traditions to produce own work.
• Eat a traditional Indian foodstuff.