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We're Off to India! Unit PlanWe're Off to India! Unit Plan
Publisher
University of Wisconsin
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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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28 days
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We're Off to India!

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Pack your bags and set off to the wonderful country of India in a multi-day cultural unit. The lesson is a 17-day series focusing on literature, music, art, geography, and the culture of India. Scholars complete several activities, games, discussions, and yoga exercises to gain an understanding of  the history and people of India in a fun engaging way. 

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Concepts

diwali, india, indian music, mahatma gandhi, traveling, culture, indian history, the history of india, art appreciation, literature

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners create a collage of their favorite things they learned about India
  • Assist pupils to create a presentation about India to share with other classes or families 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires additional resources to complete the unit

Pros

  • Lesson provides additional activities and resources to enhance learning 
  • Introduces elementary academics to other customs and traditions  

Cons

  • None

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