Forests of India
Class 4 - 30-Minute Lesson Plan
Learning Objectives
• By the end of this lesson, students will:
• 1. Identify different types of forests in India.
• 2. Locate major forests on the map of India.
• 3. Understand the importance of forests.
Introduction Activity: Forest
Charades
• 1. Mimic actions related to forests, such as:
• - Cutting wood
• - Planting trees
• - Observing animals
• 2. Ask students to guess the activity and link it
to 'forest.'
• 3. Discuss: What do forests provide us?
Types of Forests in India
• 1. Tropical Rainforests:
• - Western Ghats, Andaman Islands,
Northeast
• - Evergreen, dense vegetation
• 2. Deciduous Forests:
• - Central India
• - Trees shed leaves in dry seasons
• 3. Mangrove Forests:
• - Coastal regions, Sundarbans
Importance of Forests
• 1. Provide oxygen and clean air
• 2. Homes for wildlife
• 3. Prevent soil erosion
• 4. Source of resources: wood, fruits, medicinal
plants
Interactive Activity: Map Labeling
• 1. Distribute blank maps of India.
• 2. Call out forest names (e.g., Sundarbans,
Western Ghats).
• 3. Students label forests on the map.
• 4. Discuss each forest as students locate it.
Conclusion and Homework
• 1. Recap forest types and features.
• 2. Quick questions:
• - Which forest is in the Western Ghats?
• - What type of forest is in the Sundarbans?
• 3. Homework:
• - Draw and color one type of forest and write
where it is found.

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  • 1.
    Forests of India Class4 - 30-Minute Lesson Plan
  • 2.
    Learning Objectives • Bythe end of this lesson, students will: • 1. Identify different types of forests in India. • 2. Locate major forests on the map of India. • 3. Understand the importance of forests.
  • 3.
    Introduction Activity: Forest Charades •1. Mimic actions related to forests, such as: • - Cutting wood • - Planting trees • - Observing animals • 2. Ask students to guess the activity and link it to 'forest.' • 3. Discuss: What do forests provide us?
  • 4.
    Types of Forestsin India • 1. Tropical Rainforests: • - Western Ghats, Andaman Islands, Northeast • - Evergreen, dense vegetation • 2. Deciduous Forests: • - Central India • - Trees shed leaves in dry seasons • 3. Mangrove Forests: • - Coastal regions, Sundarbans
  • 5.
    Importance of Forests •1. Provide oxygen and clean air • 2. Homes for wildlife • 3. Prevent soil erosion • 4. Source of resources: wood, fruits, medicinal plants
  • 6.
    Interactive Activity: MapLabeling • 1. Distribute blank maps of India. • 2. Call out forest names (e.g., Sundarbans, Western Ghats). • 3. Students label forests on the map. • 4. Discuss each forest as students locate it.
  • 7.
    Conclusion and Homework •1. Recap forest types and features. • 2. Quick questions: • - Which forest is in the Western Ghats? • - What type of forest is in the Sundarbans? • 3. Homework: • - Draw and color one type of forest and write where it is found.