SHELTER ME

Unit summary

In this project students will gather information about the different types of shelters and their importance. They will also visit a construction site to get a first hand knowledge of how a house is constructed- i.e. materials used, people involved. They will also be encouraged to design or make posters of different types of shelters ( both human as well as habitat). The students will also design their dream house with all its rooms.ccc

cfqEssential Question Can we survive without our basic needs like food, clothes and shelter? Unit Questions Why do we need shelter? Why do Shelters vary from place to place? Do animals also need shelter? Difference between natural habitats and built houses? Content Questions What is Shelter? What is a Kutcha or a pucca house? Name some animals living in natural habitats?

21st centaury skills

Creativity and Innovation, Communication, Social, Productivity and Accountability, Leadership and Responsibility

My goals for the project

• Make the students aware of the importance of one of our basic needs i.e. shelter.• Encourage team work• Co-relate the topic with the real world.• Inculcate high order thinking.

My goals for my students

Students should be able to identify different types of shelter.Awareness of animal habitats.Understand that all of us need a place to live.