Land,soil,water class- VIII social science
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This document provides information about a social studies lesson plan for Class VIII on the topic of geography, land, soil, water, natural vegetation, and wildlife. It includes 4 learning periods that cover different objectives and activities. The objectives focus on understanding land use and distribution of population, causes of landslides and methods of soil conservation, availability and uses of water and methods of water conservation, and natural vegetation, wildlife, and their conservation.
Land,soil,water class- VIII social science
- 1. CLASS-VIII SUBJECT-SOCIAL STUDIES CHAPTER-2 (GEOGRAPHY) LAND, SOIL, WATER, NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILD LIFE
- 2. 1st period Students will able to :- Understand different uses of land. Analyze the reasons for the uneven distribution of population. Know about the different ways for resource conservation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 3. WORD OF THE DAY Topography - Physical features of an area.
- 4. Different people lives different life 1st period peter Mamba New Zealand Africa LAND SOIL WATER NATURAL VEGETATION WILD LIFE
- 5. AGRICULTURE MINING BUILDING HOUSES,ROADS LAND Most important natural resources Covers 30% of the total area. All land parts are not habitable. SETTING UP OF INDUSTRIES LAND USE
- 6. UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION WATER LAND FORM CLIMATE TOPOGRAPHY
- 7. HUMAN FACTORS PHYSICAL FACTORS USE OF LAND IS DETERMINED BY WATER SOIL MINERALS TOPOGRAPHY POPULATION TECHNOLOGY
- 9. CHALLENGES ON LAND INCREACE IN POPULATION INCREASE IN DEMAND QUALITY OF LAND IS DIFFERENT ENCROACHMENT
- 10. MAJOR THREATS TO ENVIRONMENT LAND DEGRADTION LAND SLIDES SOIL EROSION DESERTIFICATION
- 11. CONSERVATION OF LAND RESOURCES AFFORESTATION LAND RECLAMATION REGULATED USE OF CHEMICAL, FERTILISER CHECK ON OVER GRAZING
- 12. 1. The growth of vegetation depends primarily on __________ and _________. RECAPITULATION 2. Write any two reasons for land degradation today. 3. Why land is considered as an important resource? 4. Differentiate between private and public land.
- 13. 2nd period Students will able to :- Analyze the reasons and mitigation mechanisms of landslides. Understand about soil profile. Know about the methods of soil conservation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 14. WORD OF THE DAY Weathering:- The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and man.
- 16. MITIGATION MECHANISM HAZARD MAPPING CONSTRUCTION OF RETENTION WALL INCREASE VEGETATION SURFACE DRAINAGE CONTROL
- 17. SOIL A thin layer of granny substance covering the surface of the Earth called soil. Land forms determine the types of soil. Soil is made up of ORGANIC MATTERS MINERALS WEATHERED ROCKS
- 18. SOIL PROFILE
- 19. PARENT ROCKS FACTORS OF SOIL FORMATION CLIMATE RELIEF FLORA ,FAUNA TIME
- 20. DEGRADATION OF SOIL DEFORESTATION OVERGRAZING RAIN WASH OVER USE OF CHEMICALS LAND SLIDES FLOOD
- 21. METHODS OF SOIL CONSERVATION MULCHING Covering soil with organic matters ORGANIC MATTERS like Straw, Leaf,etc.
- 23. CONTOUR BARRIER Contour strips of stones, grasses, soil which intercept down slope flowing water and soil particles.
- 24. 1. The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and man is called _____________. RECAPITULATION 2. The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called___________. 3. Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours is called _______. 4. The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter is called ___________. 5. What do you understand by land slide?
- 25. 3rd period Students will able to :- Know about the methods of soil conservation. Understand about the availability of water. Analyze the use of water. Know about the methods of water conservation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 26. Soil around us In India soils could be alluvial, black, red, laterite, desertic and mountain soil. Each student will Collect soil from their surroundings and attach with a small poly pack in s.st copy. They will write its one characteristic with one uses. Students will also collect crops/grains/fibre which will favourable to grow in the respective soil and will show to the teacher during the class. ACTIVITY
- 27. WORD OF THE DAY Trenches- A trench is a type of excavation or depression in the ground that is generally deeper than it is wide.
- 28. ROCK DAM
- 30. INTER CROPPING Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash
- 32. CONTOUR PLOUGHING Ploughing parallel to the contour of a hill slope to form a natural barrier for water to flow down the slope.
- 33. SHELTER BELT Rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover.
- 35. water RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCE BLUE PLANET 3/4th of the Earths surface covered with water 2.7% FRESH WATER ICE SHEETS AND GLACIER 70% FIT FOR HUMAN USE 1%
- 37. USES OF WATER DRINKING WASHING INDUSTRIES AGRICULTURE GENERATING ELECTRICITY
- 38. CHALLENGES FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF WATER POPULATION INCREASE GROWING DEMAND OF THE POPULATION PROBLEMS OF WATER AVAILABILITY AFRICA WEST & SOUTH ASIA SOUTH AMERICA
- 39. CONSERVATION OF WATER RESOURCES RENEWABLE INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE PROPER LINKING OF CANALS AFFORSTATION RAIN WATER HARVESTING
- 40. Water conservation Each student will suggest from the given table, where they can reduce the uses of water. Students will write their suggestions in their s.st copy. ACTIVITY
- 41. 1. Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash is called as __________. RECAPITULATION 2. _________ % of fresh water is available and fit for human use. 3. _________ of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. 4. ___________ is the main reason for water scarcity. 5. Write three uses of water.
- 42. 4th period Students will able to :- Understand about natural vegetation and wildlife. Analyze the benefits of natural vegetation and wildlife LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 43. WORD OF THE DAY Biosphere reserves:- Series of protected areas linked through a global network, intended to demonstrate the relationship between Conservation and development.
- 44. Natural vegetation and wild life Natural Vegetation exists only in Biosphere. BIOSPHERE A narrow zone of contact between Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Atmosphere. In Biosphere living beings are interrelated and inter dependent on each other for survival. This life supporting system is known as Eco system.
- 46. wild life
- 47. Distribution of natural vegetation The growth of vegetation depends on Temperature Moisture
- 48. Major vegetation types:- Associated with areas having abundant water supply. forest
- 49. grasslands As the amount of moisture decreases, the size of trees and their density reduces and it becomes a grassland.
- 50. scrubs Dry area of low rainfall, Thorny scrubs grows.
- 51. tundra Found in cold polar regions. mosses lichens
- 53. 1. A narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere that we call________. RECAPITULATION 2. Ecosystem is a _________ system 3. Define Eco system. 4. Write three points on the distribution of natural vegetation.
- 54. 5th period Students will able to :- Know about the conservation measures taken by the government. Analyze CITE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 55. WORD OF THE DAY National Park A natural area designated to protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for present and future generations.
- 56. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE NATIONAL PARKS WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES BIOSPHERE RESERVE VANA MAHOTSAVA BAN OF POACHING
- 57. The conservation on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora CITES
- 58. International agreement between governments. Its aim to ensure that International trade of flora and fauna does not threaten their survival. Roughly 5,000 species of animals and 28,000 species of plants are protected.
- 59. 1. . Mosses and Lichens are examples of _________ type off vegetation. RECAPITULATION 2. Write one feature of tropical evergreen and tropical deciduous forest. 3. What are the steps taken by the government for the conservation of natural vegetation and wild life?