Video Instruction Ideas
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Thanks for your video series graphic organizer purchase. All of our videos can be found on the Instructomania
YouTube Channel. Each key concept such as geography, achievements, or economy have playlists for easy
access!
There are tons of ways to use the videos and the three graphic organizers included:
Option 1 Graphic Organizer (labeled on top left) - This option works great with individual Chromebooks or as a
teacher displayed mini-lesson. Here’s how it works well in my class:
1. Students watch the entire video as a class. That way, students can process without searching for answers,
play the game together, and discuss the final question.
2. Handout the graphic organizer to the class and show students how to turn on the close caption (CC on
bottom right of video).
3. Students either watch the video on Chromebooks individually (making sure to pause when needed) or,
teacher plays the video again for the class. If teacher chooses to play the video for the class, it may be
helpful for students if the teacher pauses the video after each answer, or section, in order for the class/
groups/pairs to brainstorm possible answers. In some classes, I even played the video a third time in its
entirety for students to write in answers that were missed.
4. Go over answers with key if desired.
Option 2 Exit Tickets - Students fill in three facts and hand it to the teacher as they walk out the door.
Option 3 Simple Graphic Organizer - Students fill in the graphic organizer as the video plays. Pausing the video
at the end of the map labeling section and setting to close caption may be helpful. Use option one answer key.
Thanks for your support!
Tony and Erika at Instructomania
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India Geography Video Graphic Organizer
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Option 1 Name________________________Period___
The Geography of India
Geography Introduction: The word geography through a historian’s lens means the physical environment
and how it may influence an economy and culture.
Label It! India. Be sure to pause the video if more time is needed.
Section1: Label the physical geography features in and around Ancient
River
Mountains
Desert Plateau
River
Sea
Mountains
Mountains
Fill IN The Blank: Scroll to the beginning of Section 1 and fill in the
blanks. Remember to pause if more time is needed.
___________ is vast! It is the seventh-largest country in the world, with a total area of 1,269,219 square
miles. India measures 1,997 mi from north to south and 1,822 mi from east to west. It’s roughly a third the
size of the U.S.
In the north, the _____________________ form the highest mountain range in the world and slope
southward into a large fertile plain that covers much of north India.
Three mountain ranges surround _____________ River in the northwest. This river starts in the snow-
covered Himalayan Mountains of North India and winds its way to the ________________ Sea. On its way, it
flows through parts of modern day Pakistan, northwest India, and Afghanistan. The Indus River is one of the
longest in the world covering some 2,000 miles.
Just south of the Indus river is the ___________ Desert also known as the Great Indian Desert. The Thar
Desert is 77,000 square miles and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 18th
largest desert.
Moving south, the ________________ Plateau covers most of South Central India. On either side of the
Deccan Plateau are the Eastern and Western ___________ Mountains that gently slope into narrow coastal
plains.
Numerous rivers drain the land, and without question, the ___________ River is the heartbeat of India and
one of the most significant rivers on the planet.
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Option 1
Track the Chicken!
List where the chicken ended up in each of the three parts of the game.
Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:
Geography Shapes Lives
Support the claim with evidence via excerpts from the video.
Claim: Ancient Indians
were greatly Affected
by and Dependent on
the Indus River.
Who Lived in Ancient India?
Directions: List and Ancient
write a fact about
three types of
people that lived in
Indians
Ancient India.
1. 2. 3.
effects of Geography
1. In what ways does the physical environment influence your life?
2. Write an example as evidence.
Influence: Example:
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KEY!
The Geography of India
Geography Introduction: The word geography through a historian’s lens means the physical environment
and how it may influence an economy and culture.
Label It!
Section 1: Label the physical geography features in and around
Ancient India. Be sure to pause the video if more time is needed.
Indus River
Himalaya Mountains
Thar Desert Deccan Plateau
Ganges River
Arabian Sea
Eastern Ghats Mountains
Western Ghats Mountains
Fill IN The Blank: Scroll to the beginning of Section 1 and fill in the
blanks. Remember to pause if more time is needed.
India is vast! It is the seventh-largest country in the world, with a total area of 1,269,219 square miles. India
measures 1,997 mi from north to south and 1,822 mi from east to west. It’s roughly a third the size of the U.S.
In the north, the Himalayas form the highest mountain range in the world and slope southward into a large
fertile plain that covers much of north India.
Three mountain ranges surround Indus River in the northwest. This river starts in the snow-covered
Himalayan Mountains of North India and winds its way to the Arabian Sea. On its way, it flows through parts
of modern day Pakistan, northwest India, and Afghanistan. The Indus River is one of the longest in the world
covering some 2,000 miles.
Just south of the Indus river is the Thar Desert also known as the Great Indian Desert. The Thar Desert is
77,000 square miles and forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 18th largest
desert.
Moving south, the Deccan Plateau covers most of South Central India. On either side of the Deccan Plateau
are the Eastern and Western Ghats Mountains that gently slope into narrow coastal plains.
Numerous rivers drain the land, and without question, the Ganges River is the heartbeat of India and one of
the most significant rivers on the planet.
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KEY!
Track the Chicken!
List where the chicken ended up in each of the three parts of the game.
Part 1: Eastern Ghats Part 2: Indus River Part Himalayas 3:
Geography Shapes Lives
Support the claim with evidence via excerpts from the video.
Life was greatly affected by The rich soil deposited by
and dependent upon their the Indus River was ideal
natural surroundings. for farmers to irrigate and
Claim: Ancient Indians
grow crops.
were greatly affected
by and Dependent on
Farmers grew wheat, the Indus River. For protection from seasonal
barley, peas, and lentils. floods and polluted waters,
the settlements were built
on giant platforms.
Who Lived in Ancient India?
Directions: List and Ancient
write a fact about
three types of
people that lived in
Indians
Ancient India.
1. 2. 3.
The Indo-Aryan people Under Mauryan rule in 324 The Gupta Empire (about
migrated through a pass in BCE the empire united, 400 BCE) surrounded the
the northern Hindu Kush expanding into much of Ganges River, south of the
mountains. modern India. Himalayas.
effects of Geography
1.In what ways does the physical environment influence your life?
2. Write an example as evidence.
Influence: Answers will vary Example: Answers will vary
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Option 1
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2.____________________________ 2.____________________________
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3.____________________________ 3.____________________________
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2.____________________________ 2.____________________________
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3.____________________________ 3.____________________________
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2.____________________________ 2.____________________________
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3.____________________________ 3.____________________________
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Option 3 Name________________________ Period___
The Geography of India
Geography Introduction: The word geography through a historian’s lens means the physical environment
and how it may influence an economy and culture.
Label It! India. Be sure to pause the video if more time is needed.
Section1: Label the physical geography features in and around Ancient
River
Mountains
Desert Plateau
River
Sea
Mountains
Mountains
____________________ ____________________
Defend the claim that
____________________ the Ancient Indians were ____________________
greatly Affected by and
____________________ Dependent on the Indus ____________________
____________________ River with two facts ____________________
from the video.
____________________ ____________________
____________________ ____________________
____________________ write two facts about ____________________
____________________ the people who lived in ____________________
____________________ Ancient India. Use ____________________
complete sentences. ____________________
____________________
____________________ ____________________
____________________ ____________________
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