India
Welcome to our 2012-2013 destination!
Welcome
India! Home to the world's highest mountain range, the Himalaya.
Join us as we journey to Asia. Here, you’ll find resources to help you take a adventure to India. Enjoy!
DID YOU KNOW?
India is part of the continent of Asia.
FACT #01
The Lotus is the national flower of India.
FACT #02
There are 22 official languages in India with Hindi being the most commonly spoken language.
FACT #03
Society throughout India is divided into social ranks, called castes. Caste is determined by birth and there is almost no way to change it.
FACT #04
India is the seventh largest country in the world.
FACT #05
India borders seven countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
FACT #06
The Tiger is the national animal of India.
FACT #07
The capital city is New Delhi, while the most populated city is Mumbai.
FACT #08
The peacock is the national bird of India.
FACT #09
India is the only country in the world with both lions and tigers.
FACT #10
Resources
Travel Documents
Kid’s Corner
- Bharatanatyam Dancer Page (PDF)
- Counting Our Way Through India (PDF)
- Dewali Festival - Worksheet (PDF)
- India Report (3-5)
- India Report (K-2)
- Journal Page (PDF)
- K-2 Number Words II - 120905 (PDF)
- Kathak Dancer Page (PDF)
- Kuchipudi Dancer Page (PDF)
- Number Words II - 120801 (PDF)
- Number Words II - 120824 (PDF)
- Odissi Dancer Page (PDF)
- Rangoli Art - Worksheet (PDF)
- The Map and Flag of India - Worksheet (PDF)
- Traditional Indian Clothing - Worksheet (PDF)
- 3-5 Number Words II - 120903 (PDF)
- Bansuri Worksheet (PDF)
- Links to sites on India (PDF)