Festivals and Celebrations · Term 2

Harvest Festivals Across India

Students will learn about harvest festivals (Pongal, Bihu, Onam, Lohri) and their connection to agriculture.

Key Questions

  1. Identify different harvest festivals celebrated in various regions of India.
  2. Explain the relationship between harvest festivals and the agricultural cycle.
  3. Analyze how harvest festivals reflect the gratitude of farmers.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

Class: Class 3
Subject: Environmental Studies
Unit: Festivals and Celebrations
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Carousel Brainstorm

Groups rotate through wall posters, adding ideas at each stop

20–35 min

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Give One, Get One

Share one idea with a partner and receive one in return; repeat

10–20 min

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Role Play

Embody a historical figure or character to explore perspective

25–50 min

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