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8. Life in diverse regions

Background

All living things adapt themselves to the environment in which they live. In fact, adaptability is essential for life to exist in different climatic conditions. Harsh climatic conditions and their impact on the lives of animals and humans can be studied by observing life in a given climatic condition – be it scorching heat or freezing temperatures.

Methodology

Based on the reading of the text and classroom discussions, the students may follow the following process to carry out the activity.

1. Read and collect information about a particular climatic condition such as a cold mountain region or hot desert. Find out which animals are found in these areas and Project Book in Environmental Education what their distinct features are. Also collect their pictures.

2. Collect pictures and stories about humans (dress, food, festival) living in these areas.

                 or

If you live in or around such areas, observe the ways in which animals and humans live. You may

(a) identify and list various kinds of animals and plants;

(b) observe their unique features;

(c) note down the various incidents, events, and other distinctive features (dress, food, festival) of human life.

Conclusion

Write a brief report based on your observations.

Follow-up

Make a collage depicting distinctive features – dress, food, dances, festivals, etc., of different regions/situations.

Please refer to attached file for NCERT Class 6 EVS Life in diverse regions