Coastal India: the Sundarbans
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe what the Sundarbans are like, explain why they are important and list some ways in which they are being protected.
Key learning points
- The Sundarbans are a mangrove forest found in north-east India and south-west Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal.
- The Sundarbans are known for their wide range of animals included the royal Bengal Tiger and the estuarine crocodile.
- The Sundarbans are one of the largest remaining areas of mangroves in the world.
- The Sundarbans face challenges such as climate change, overuse of resources, and conflict between people and wildlife.
- There are three wildlife sanctuaries in the Sundarbans to help conserve its unique and varied biodiversity.
Keywords
Mangrove - a shrub or tree that grows in coastal water and has roots that grow above ground
Biodiversity - all the living things in an ecosystem or area
Climate change - a large-scale and long-term change in the planet’s climate, including weather patterns and average temperatures
Wildlife sanctuary - an area where wild animals and plants and their habitats are protected
Common misconception
Everyone will have the same views and opinions about the importance of protecting the Sundarbans.
Role play could be used to investgate the perspectives of different stakeholders in the Sundarbans such as fishing communities, farmers, government officials, tourism operators and conservationists.
Teacher tip
Use other sources of information to further investigate the benefits of mangrove forests and the challenges they face.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is an example of a biome?
Q2.Where is the coast?
Q3.What is climate change?
Q4.Where is India located?
Q5.What is biodiversity?
Q6.Mangroves are forests found at the coast in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Where is this?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A is shrub or tree that grows in coastal water and has roots that grow above ground.
Q2.The Sundarbans are located in the _________ (part of the Indian Ocean) in the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers.
Q3.The Sundarbans have a unique and varied biodiversity. They are home to many rare and globally threatened animal species. These include:
Q4. change caused by human activities is causing sea levels to rise.
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