India: Unpacking Development and Wellbeing

Year 10 Social Sciences Exploring development challenges and human wellbeing Understanding India through data and demographics

What Do You Know About India?

Think about what you already know about India Consider: geography, population, culture, economy Share one fact or question with your partner We'll explore these ideas together

Key Development Indicators - Recap

Human Development Index (HDI): health, education, income Gross Domestic Product (GDP): economic output Demographic factors: population density, age structure, urbanisation These help us measure and compare wellbeing

India's Development Profile

Critical Thinking Question

Looking at India's data, what might explain the differences between rural and urban areas? Consider factors like: infrastructure, education access, job opportunities, healthcare

Research Task: India Case Study

Work in pairs on ONE topic: Topic A: HDI and economic indicators analysis Topic B: Demographic patterns and regional differences Topic C: Physical/human factors affecting development Use provided data sheets - 40 minutes

Research Focus Areas

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Sharing Our Discoveries

Selected pairs share one key finding What surprised you most? How do these issues connect? What questions do you still have?

Reflection Moment

"How might these development challenges affect people's daily lives in India?" Consider: education opportunities, healthcare access, job prospects, quality of life

Next Steps & Homework

Prepare a 2-minute presentation on your research topic Be creative: poster, slides, role-play, or other format Focus on: key findings, human impact, one solution idea Optional: Reflective journal entry on how this changed your understanding Next lesson: Share presentations and explore solutions