Ciaz Island is an imaginary country located in the Indian Ocean east of Africa. It has a monarchy system of government led by a king. The capital is Manzonia in the northern region. The island has diverse physical features including mountains, valleys, plains and a central lake. The main natural resources are colorful rocks, palm trees, coconuts and the national flower, the torch ginger. The people of Ciaz Island engage in fishing, farming, hunting and trade using handmade stone and wood coins as currency. They have their own unique culture and traditions such as communicating through drums, wearing decorative masks and worshipping the sun.

1. MODULE22–PROJECTBASED
LEARNING

2. TOPIC – MY OWN COUNTRY
STD. 5 GEOGRAPHY

3. SESSION 1 - 30 MINS INTRODUCTION &
COUNTRY PLANNING
Name &
Location,
Capital
Physical
Features
Government
Flag &
National
Symbols
Language
Trade &
Currency
Culture &
Traditions
Natural
Resources,

4. Session 2 = 15 mins- Naming, Capital, Location,
Creating Map and Flag
Location – East of Africa in the
Indian Ocean.
Latitude - 23°E and 52°E, 22°N
and 12°S.
Name: Ciaz Island
Capital – Manzonia, North Ciaz
The flag highlights the colours of
the two main physical features -
land and the ocean. The boat
signifies trade while the sun
denotes life and the torch ginger
as the national flower.
The torch ginger flower, the national
flower of Ciaz Island, is widely grown
here. Its used as a flavour enhancer,
food preservatives, as a medicine for
wounds and earaches and a body
odour remover. Hence it is of great
importance to the natives.

5. Session 2 = 15 mins- Government
Ciaz Island follows the monarchy system of
government. A group of people are head
of the state. A king is the head of the
group. Title is handed down through
bloodlines. If the king dies or steps down
from the throne, it’s passed down to his
oldest child. However, in the event there
isn’t a child, it might go to a brother or
cousin. The headdress signifies the position
held by the person in the monarchy. The
king rules within a set of laws.

6. People of the Ciaz island are mainly tribal
belonging to Chizu clan. They mainly
communicate through sound and beats of
the drum. They worship the sun as they
believe it is the giver of life. During any
celebration like marriages and birth of a
child, they wear decorative masks. They
mainly depend on fishing, farming and
hunting. Their weapons and tools are made
from natural materials. They live in small
units. Women cook in vessels made from
mud and stones.
Session 3 = 30 mins – Culture and
Tradition (human life, language and
religion)

7. Session 3 = 15 mins Physical Features and
Climate
Central Ciaz is a coastal
Plain with moderate
climate with sudden heavy
rainfall.
Northern Ciaz is mountainous
and a valley. It is the coolest
part of the island.
Southern Ciaz is a plain. It
is also experiences
moderate climate.
The istmus of Ciaz
connects the North and
South of the island.

8. Session 3 = 15 mins Physical Features conti
….
Ciaz is an island country in
the Indian Ocean.
Lake Cion is located in Central
Ciaz which supplies water to
the people living there.
Central Ciaz is located
near Bay Czango. A lot of
ships bring in goods from
nearby countries and
trade is mainly occurs
here.
River Tango in the Northern valley
makes a good place for tourists. Rivers
Tiana and Kona are sources of water in
Southern Ciaz.

9. Session 4 (15 mins) = Natural
Resources
Rocks of different colours are
mainly found in the
mountainous region of Ciaz
Island. Palm trees and coconut
tress grow in abundance in
central and Southern regions.
The torch ginger flower is found
in all parts.

10. Session 4 (15 mins) =Trade and
Currency
CURRENCY OF CIAZ ISLANDS ARE HANDMADE STONE AND
WOOD COINS WHICH HAVE DRAWINGS REPRESENTING THE
REGION, OCCUPATION OR NATURAL RESOURCE. THESE ARE
USED INTERNALLY FOR EXCHANGE OF GOODS.
NATIVES OF CIAZ INDULGE IN TRADE. THEY EXCHANGE STONE
BEADS MADE FROM THE COLOURFUL ROCKS AND JEWELRY,
HANDICRAFT, PALM AND COCONUT OIL, MEDICINAL EXTRACT
FROM THE TORCH GINGER FLOWER FOR GRAINS, CLOTH AND
OTHER DAILY USE ITEMS.

11. Session (30 mins) = Presentation,
Discussion & Feedback
Dear All,
Get your passports ready, book your tickets
and join me on an adventure to a never
explored destination - THE CIAZ
ISLAND.

13. REFERENCES
https://sites.google.com/site/problembasedlearning2/lesson-plan
https://www.wikihow.com/Start-Your-Own-Country
Classroom resources for primary and secondary teachers | Teachit
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