This lesson contains 20 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.
Items in this lesson
Hello!
Slide 1 - Slide
Today
Welcome 5 minutes Reading 10 minutes
Countries & cultures 25 minutes
End of class 5 minutes
Slide 2 - Slide
Reading
10 minutes
In silence
English book
Level 2 or higher
Slide 3 - Slide
Lets travel to India. India was an important colony for Britain and did not become independent until after the Second World War. India is a fascinating colourful country with an ancient civilization.
Slide 4 - Slide
What do you know about:
India?
Slide 5 - Mind map
Holy Cow!
In India cows are the kings of the road. All road users wait patiently for them to move out of the way. Want to know why? You will find out in this lesson!
Slide 6 - Slide
Which one of these famous buildings is in India? Drag the image to the map to find out
Turkey
France
Germany
India
Slide 7 - Drag question
A festival of colours
India is a fascinating country!
Watch the video in the next slide and learn all about a very special Hindu festival. It celebrates the start of spring with lots of colours. Afterwards we will have some fun with colours too!
Slide 8 - Slide
Slide 9 - Video
Colours can have meanings or are linked to feelings. What do you think of when you think of the colour Red? Think about signs, symbols, nature, food etc.