KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SABARMATI AHMEDABAD

LESSON PLAN (DAY-01)

Class : 10th
Subject : Geography
Topic : Minerals and Energy Recourses
Sub Topic : What is minerals? Classification of Minerals
Sources/ Teaching aids : Text Book, ,
Learning Objective : To define the minerals
To know it’s important in our life
To Know its classification.
Time Resource Development of the lesson plan
05 Min. Previous knowledge Teacher will check the previous knowledge about minerals and ask them
which things w e do use for our daily routine.
Students relatively answer of various things which we use.
15 Min. Phase 1:. What is minerals?
Geologists define mineral as a “homogenous, naturally occurring substance
with a definable internal structure.” Minerals are found in varied forms in
nature, ranging from the hardest diamond to the softest talc. Examples
Why are they so varied?
A particular mineral that will be formed from a certain combination of
elements depends upon the physical and chemical conditions under which
the material forms. This, in turn, results in a wide range of colours,
hardness, crystal forms, lustre and density that a particular mineral
possesses.

15Min. Phase 2:

Teacher recapitulate with Q/A

1. Define the mineral?
05 min Recapitulation 2. Why do minerals are important for all human being?
3. Why do we see variety of minerals?
4. How these minerals are occurring?
Home Assignment Prepare a list of minerals that we do use regularly.
Curiosity corner Are those minerals equally for the all living being?
Web Link www.google.com.
Students will understand about
Learning outcome

Subject Teacher Principal

 LESSON PLAN (DAY-02)
Class : 10th
Subject : Geography
Topic : Minerals and Energy Recourses
Sub Topic : Occurrence of minerals
Sources/ Teaching aids : Text Book, Educomp,
Learning Objective :
Time Resource Development of the lesson plan
05 Min. Previous knowledge Teacher recapitulate with Q/A
1. Define the mineral?
2. Why do minerals are important for all human being?
3. Why do we see variety of minerals?
4. How these minerals are occurring?
25 Min. Phase 1:. Where are these minerals found?
Minerals are usually found in “ores”. The term ore is used to describe an accumulation of any
mineral mixed with other elements. The mineral content of the ore must be in sufficient
concentration to make its extraction commercially viable.

(i) In igneous and metamorphic rocks (ii) In sedimentary rocks a number of

minerals may occur in the cracks, minerals occur in beds or layers.
crevices, faults or joints. The smaller They have been formed as a result of
occurrences are called veins and the deposition, accumulation and
larger are called lodes. Major metallic concentration in horizontal strata.
minerals like tin, copper, zinc and lead gypsum, potash salt and sodium salt.
etc. are obtained
from veins and lodes.
Occurrence of minerals

(iii) Another mode of formation involves
the decomposition of surface rocks, and
the removal of soluble constituents,
leaving a residual mass of weathered
material containing ores. Gold, silver,
tin and platinum
(iv) Certain minerals may occur as
alluvial deposits in sands of valley
floors and the base of hills. These
deposits are called ‘placer deposits’
and generally contain minerals, which
are not corroded by water.

(v) The ocean waters contain vast quantities of minerals,

but most of these are too widely diffused to be of
economic significance. However, common salt,
magnesium and
bromine are largely derived from ocean waters. The
ocean beds, too, are rich in manganese nodules.
Teacher recapitulate with Q/A
1. Where are these minerals found?
05 min Recapitulation
2. Where do we find potash salt and sodium salt?
3. What are pacer deposits?
Home Assignment Collection of pictures of where various minerals found.
Curiosity corner Which are placer deposits found in India.
Web Link www.google.com.
Students will understand about the occurrence of minerals.
Learning outcome

Subject Teacher Principal

 LESSON PLAN (DAY-03)
Class : 10th
Subject : Geography
Topic : Minerals and Energy Recourses
Sub Topic : Distribution of Minerals in India
Sources/ Teaching aids : Text Book, Educomp,
Learning Objective : To know the distribution of minerals in India
Time Resource Development of the lesson plan
05 Previous knowledge Teacher recapitulate with Q/A
Min. 1. Where are these minerals found?
2. Where do we find potash salt and sodium salt?
3. What are pacer deposits?
25 Phase 1 : Ferrous Minerals
Min. Iron Manganese

Non- Ferrous Minerals

Copper Bauxite

Differentiate between Ferrous

Minerals and Non- Ferrous Minerals.
Phase 2 : Non-Metallic Minerals
Limestone

CONSERVATION OF
MINERALS :
1. Mineral resources are, therefore, finite and non-renewable.
2. The rates of replenishment are infinitely small in comparison
to the present rates of consumption
3. Recycling of metals and using scrap metals.
Teacher recapitulate with Q/A
05
Recapitulation 1. What is ferrous minerals?
min
2. What is Non- ferrous minerals?
Home Assignment Practice the map on distribution of minerals in India (Pg. No. 54)
Curiosity corner What is the scope for mining activities in India.
Web Link www.google.com.
Students will understand about the distribution of ferrus nd Non
Learning outcome
ferrous minerals.

Subject Teacher Principal

 LESSON PLAN (DAY-04)
Class : 10th
Subject : Geography
Topic : Minerals and Energy Recourses
Sub Topic : Energy Resources &
Sources/ Teaching aids : Text Book, Educomp,
Learning Objective : To know the distribution of minerals in India
Time Resource Development of the lesson plan
05Min. Previous knowledge Teacher recapitulate with Q/A
25 Phase 1 : Conventional Sources of Energy
Min. 1. Coal: In India, coal is the most abundantly available fossil
fuel. It provides a substantial part of the nation’s energy
needs. Anthracite is the highest quality hard coal
2. Petroleum
Petroleum or mineral oil is the next major energy source in
India after coal.
3. Natural Gas
It is used as a source of energy as well as an industrial raw
material in the petrochemical industry.
4. Electricity
Electricity is generated mainly in two ways:
1. by running water which drives hydro turbines to
generate hydro electricity;
2. and by burning other fuels such as coal, petroleum
and natural gas produce thermal power.
Phase 2 : Non-Conventional Sources of Energy
1. Nuclear or Atomic Energy
It is obtained by altering the structure of atoms.
2. Solar Energy
India is a tropical country. It has enormous possibilities of
tapping solar energy. Photovoltaic technology converts
sunlight directly into electricity.
3. Wind power
India now ranks as a “wind super power” in the world. The
largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamil Nadu from
Nagarcoil to Madurai.
4. Biogas
Shrubs, farm waste, animal and human waste are used to
produce biogas for domestic consumption in rural areas
5. Tidal Energy
Oceanic tides can be used to generate Electricity
6. Geo Thermal Energy
Geothermal energy refers to the heat and electricity
produced by using the heat from the interior of the Earth.
Phase 2 : Conservation of Energy Resources
Activity based learning : Take a stance
Students speaks on the need of resource conservation.
05 min Recapitulation Teacher recapitulate with Q/A

Home Assignment Practice the map on Power plants in India (Pg. No. 61)
Curiosity corner What is the scope for mining activities in India.
Web Link www.google.com.
Students will understand about the availability of non
Learning outcome
conventional resources and its scope in India.

Subject Teacher Principal