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Week 25 of 36
25. Traditional Nepali Houses
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Learn about different types of Nepali houses
- Understand regional building styles
- Know about building materials
- Appreciate traditional architecture
Duration
60 minutes
Materials Needed
- Paper
- Colored pencils
- Regular pencils
- Notebooks
Lesson Plan
1. Review (5 minutes)
- Quick recap of stupas
- Connect to everyday buildings
- Discuss what makes a house
2. Types of Houses (15 minutes)
Discuss and draw:
- Mountain Region Houses
- Stone walls
- Small windows
- Slate roofs
- Compact design
- For cold weather
- Hill Region Houses
- Two-three stories
- Brick and wood
- Sloped roofs
- Wooden balconies
- For moderate climate
- Terai Region Houses
- Single story
- Bamboo and mud
- Thatched roofs
- Open design
- For hot weather
3. House Features (15 minutes)
Discuss and illustrate:
- Common Elements
- Courtyard
- Kitchen area
- Storage space
- Prayer room
- Animal shelter
- Special Features
- Wood carvings
- Window designs
- Door patterns
- Roof styles
- House colors
4. Drawing Activity (15 minutes)
Students draw:
- Traditional house
- House features
- Different rooms
- House surroundings
5. Closing Activity (10 minutes)
- Students write about Nepali houses
- Share what's different from their homes
- Compare with local houses
- Preview of next week's topic
Key Vocabulary
- House (घर - Ghar)
- Room (कोठा - Kotha)
- Kitchen (भान्सा - Bhansa)
- Roof (छाना - Chhana)
- Door (ढोका - Dhoka)
Take-Home Activities
1. Draw their favorite house style
2. Write about house features
3. Draw house layouts
Assessment
Check students':
- Understanding of house types
- Knowledge of features
- Drawing skills
- Class participation
Notes for Teachers
- Keep architectural terms simple
- Use clear examples
- Connect to students' homes
- Explain climate effects
- Make cultural connections
- Focus on daily life
Fun Facts to Share
- Houses suit local climate
- Use local materials
- Built for families
- Include animal space
- Last many years
Teaching Tips
- Draw simple house shapes
- Show regional differences
- Connect to familiar homes
- Discuss adaptations
- Keep terms simple
- Make learning relevant