Safari in India: Research jungle and desert creatures of India. Make a brochure illustrating a photo safari in India. Make sure the brochure describes at least three anmimals in detail.
Monsoons: Map a poster (full poster board) showing the map of India and how Monsoons are important to India. The poster should explain what monsoons are and their importance.
Major Religions: Research the major religions of India (Hindu, Muslims). Describe your findings on a poster or in a pamphlet with illustrations.
Famous People: Look up one of the famous people in India (Nehru, Indira Ghandi, Nahatma Ghandi, Mother Theresa). Write a 1-2 page biography on the person and make a poster illustrating the reason the person is important to India.
Other Subcontinent Countries: Research a country in the subcontinent. Write a 1-2 page summary of the information you found. Make a poster illustrating what you have learned about the people in this country.
Taj Mahal: Research the Taj Mahal. Write a 1-2 page report on your findings. Make a model of the Taj Mahal and its grounds.
Clothing: Make a catalogue illustrating a variety of clothing or make paper dolls wearing sample clothing. Each article of clothing should have a description of who it is worn by, when it is worn and any special significance it might have.
Music and Musical Instruments: Research unique musical instruments in India. Make a model of one of these instruments or illustrate them on a full sized poster board. Include interesting information you discovered about these instruments.
Spices and Foods: Research spices from India (curry, hot chili, turmeric and others) and food native to India. Write a 1-2 page report on food and spices in India. Prepare a sample food typical of India to share with the class or make an illustrated sample menu of a restaurant in India.
General Links on India: Find all kinds of good stuff here!!!
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