2. Geography of Nepal - Mountains, Hills, and Terai

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify the three main geographical regions of Nepal
• Understand the basic characteristics of each region
• Learn about the climate differences between regions
• Know some major cities/places in each region

1. Review (5 minutes)

• Quick recap of last week's lesson
• Ask students what they remember about Nepal's location
• Brief quiz about the flag and national symbols

2. Introduction to Nepal's Geography (15 minutes)

Draw on board and explain the three main regions:

• Mountains (Himalayas)
• Highest region
• Snowy peaks
• Mount Everest location
• Hills (Pahad)
• Middle region
• Most populated
• Where Kathmandu is located
• Terai (Plains)
• Southern region
• Flat land
• Hot climate
• Farming area

3. Climate and Features (15 minutes)

Discuss and have students note down:

• Mountains
• Very cold
• Snow throughout the year
• Yaks and snow leopards live here
• Hills
• Moderate climate
• Terraced farming
• Most cities are here
• Terai
• Hot and humid
• Similar to India
• Rich farmland
• Tigers and rhinos live here

4. Drawing Activity (15 minutes)

Students draw a simple cross-section of Nepal showing:

• The three regions with different colors
• Basic features of each region
• Labels for each region
• One animal or plant from each region

5. Closing Activity (10 minutes)

• Students write one unique thing about each region
• Share what region they would most like to visit and why
• Preview of next week's topic

• Mountains (हिमाल - Himal)
• Hills (पहाड - Pahad)
• Terai (तराई)
• Climate (मौसम - Mausam)
• Snow (हिउँ - Hiun)

1. Draw a picture of their favorite region

2. Write three facts about each region

3. Draw and label animals found in different regions