Geographic Alliance of Iowa

Putting Iowa in its place

Follow an Indian Resource

This lesson was created by Luke Juran (University of Iowa) for students from tenth to twelfth grade. During this lesson plan, students will understand the diversity apparent in Indian states by observing India's economic resources.

Discipline/Subject

World Geography

Physical Geography

Economics

English

Reading

Computers/Technology

Theme

Landforms

Climate

Population

Economic

Cartography/Maps

Region

India

Asia

Five Themes of Geography

Location

Place

Region

Common Core Standards

Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies (WHST)

Iowa Core 21st Century Standards

TL 3. Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information

National Geographic Standards

1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective

3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface

11. The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface

Iowa Core Social Studies Standards

GE 1. Understand the use of geographic tools to locate and analyze information about people, places, and environments

GE 4. Understand how physical and human processes shape the Earth's surface and major ecosystems