INDIAN JOURNEY

Session Focus

Children will show developing navigation skills to locate ‘information stations’ about India.

Curriculum Links

PSHEE (PSED): Will develop a growing awareness of other people’s strengths and weaknesses and how they may feel about these.Maths: Describes position and angles of a turn.Geography: Learns about other countries in contrasting environments; Learns the 8 points of a compass; Can navigate around their school environment. PE: Takes part in orienteering. Literacy: Read with fluency; Can interpret text for meaning and suggest reasons for events or actions.

ResourcesA Detailed map of your outdoor area with North & the location of 8 information stations marked on; compasses; pencils; various recording sheets (scroll down).PreparationMake a detailed map of your outdoor area, with North marked on. Print off the 8 information stations & hide them in your outdoor area in the 8 compass directions, N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW. Mark where you have hidden them on your map. Photocopy enough maps & print off enough recording sheets required.Risk Assessments

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PIONEER SCHEME SECTION OBJECTIVES

LEVEL 7

WELLBEING & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

• Displays growing empathy and intuition.

SELF-MANAGEMENT OF RISK

• Shows a level of responsibility in self-management of their own safety and care whilst taking part in risky activities.

RESILIENCE & PROBLEM SOLVING

• Understand that difficult situations are normal and they can be overcome.

MAP SKILLS & NAVIGATION

• Identify ‘handrail’ features on a map when following a route.

• Use features on their map as ‘ticking-off points’ to check they are on the right route.

• Understand when they have made a navigational mistake through comparing their map to ground features.

• Orientate a map continuously as they walk.

• Learn the 8 points of a compass.

• Can share their knowledge and skills with others.

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Session Outline• What can the children recall about India? What can the children recall about orienteering skills such as map reading and using a compass?

• Explain that they are going to practise their navigation skills whilst locating ‘information stations’ about India to learn some facts. Explain that the 8 stations can be found in the 8 main compass directions & give information about features in these directions of India. There are also ‘comparison facts’ about the UK.

• Split them into pairs and give each pair a detailed map of your outdoor area. Can they locate where they are & name some features from the map to the ground & vice versa?

• Give each pair a compass and remind them how to orientate their map using both the compass & ground features. Model keeping a map orientated as you walk by turning it. Can they recall all 8 points of the compass & point in each direction?

• Discuss the location of information station 1. Discuss what ‘handrail features’ they could use on their map as ‘ticking if’ features as they walk. What features might they reach which would indicate a navigational mistake?

• Set the children off to Differentiation: HA- Show confidence and accuracy with map skills. Recording sheet A & D.LA- prompts and guidance where needed with map skills. Recording sheet B.Extension: Can they draw a line on their map to show the route they took? Can they add any features to the map? Can they hide things (& mark on their map) for their

partner to find?

SESSION REFLECTIONS

INDIA

OUTDOOR SKILLS

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INDIAN JOURNEY - Information StationsPrint, laminate and hide in all 8 compass directions of your outdoor area.

Northern IndiaNew Delhi

New Delhi is the capital city of India with a population of around 22 million.

(London is the capital city of England with a population of around 9 million.)

North-East IndiaKanchenjunga Mountain

India’s highest mountain stands at 8586m and is located in the Himalayas.

(Highest mountain in England is Scafell Pike, 978m.)

East IndiaDarjeeling

Darjeeling is famous for its tea plantations. Tea from here is exported all over the world.

(Wheat is the most grown crop in the UK.)

South-East IndiaSri Lanka Island

Sri Lanka is an island off the SE coast of India. The Sri Lankan elephant is endangered.

(The red squirrel is endangered in the UK.)

INDIAN JOURNEY - Information StationsPrint, laminate and hide in all 8 compass directions of your outdoor area.

Southern IndianKerala

Kerala is famous for eco-tourism. This means its hotels and tourist attractions protect its natural environment and species.(The Eden Project is an eco-tourist attraction in Cornwall. It grows plants from all over the world in an attempt to increase knowledge and awareness.)

South-West IndiaGoa

Goa is famous for its beautiful white beaches and is a popular tourist destination.

(Skegness is the nearest tourist beach to Leicestershire.)

West IndiaMumbai

Bollywood films are made in Mumbai. These films are produced in the Hindi Language.

(The largest film studios in the UK is Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, which has provided sets for Harry Potter, Star Wars & Jurassic Park.)

North-West IndiaRanthamboreNational Park

This natural environment is famous for Bengal Tigers which roam in their natural jungle habitat.

(The nearest National Park to Loughborough is the Peak District, which is home to Peregrine Falcon.)

INDIAN JOURNEY - Recording Sheet (A)

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North India: North East India:

South East India:East India:

South India: South West India:

West India: North West India:

INDIAN JOURNEY - Recording Sheet (B)

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Compass Direction Place

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INDIAN JOURNEY - Recording Sheet (C)

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Compass Direction Place Fact

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INDIAN JOURNEY - Recording Sheet (D)

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Compass Direction Place Fact Comparison with UK

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