Grade-3

Social Studies

Topic-
Bahrain Geography

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26 February to 2 March
AFL: Identify the pictures.

1. 3.

Bulbul 100 fils

4.
2.

Oryx Bahrain flag

Learning objective:

o We can identify geographical

features found in Bahrain.
Introduction Bahrain Geography
▪ Bahrain is an island.
▪ It is surrounded by water.
▪ It was earlier known as Dilmun.
▪ It means ‘two seas’ in Arabic.

❖ Manama is the
capital of
Bahrain.

❖ People of Bahrain are called Bahrainis.

❖ Official language is Arabic.
 Key learning
▪ Bahrain has an extreme climate.
▪ Qaws : Hot winds blow from south.
▪ Shamal: Cold winds blow from north.
Main crop is dates.
Poultry, cows, sheep and goats
are reared in Bahrain.

❖ Hawar Island is a famous for tourist

attraction.
❖ Two fresh water springs are in
Nabi-Saleh island.
Individual 1. ANSWER IN ONE WORD: PG-35
Activity
1. The national bird of Bahrain.
Bulbul

2. The hot wind that blows in Bahrain from the south.

Qaws

3.The cold winds that blows in Bahrain from the

north?
Shamal
4. A famous tourist spot.
Hawar Island

5. An island with two fresh water spring.

Nabih - Saleh
Key learning ❖ Awali means high places.
Jabel Dukhan is the highest point in
Bahrain.
It means a mountain of smoke.

✔ Muharrraq Island is the site of the

international airport.

❖ Sitra Island has huge tanks that

contain petroleum products.
❖ Our school is located on this island.
 Key learning
Traditional dress National Day of Bahrain
is celebrated every year
on December 16th.

Currency of
Bahrain National bird
National animal

Jalabiya and Thobe Dinar and fils Bulbul Oryx

Think B. Match the following: pg-35
Pair
Share
a. Awali - Mountain of smoke (e)
b. Sitra -Huge petroleum tanks (b)
c. Muharraq - Capital of Bahrain (d)
d. Manama - High places (a)
e. Jabel Dukhan - International Airport (c)
GROUP ACTIVITY:1. Fill in the blanks with suitable answers: PG-37.

Dilmun
1.Bahrain was earlier known as_________________.

two seas
2.Bahrain means_________________.

1971
3.Bahrain declared its independence on 15th August_________.

December 16
4.The National day of Bahrain is on_________________.

Thobe
5.The traditional dress of men is________ Jalabiya
and women is _______.
AOL - Correct the underlined word to make the statement true:
Pg-38
1. Hot winds that blow from the south are called shamal.
Qaws
__________________________________________

2. Jabel Dukhan means a mountain of rain.

______________________________________________
Mountain of smoke

3. The National day of Bahrain is celebrated on 16th March.

th
December 16
______________________________________________
4. Muharraq Island has huge petroleum tanks.
Sitra
_____________________________________________
Let’s show our learning(Differentiated Learning):
3. Answer the following questions: PG-36

1. What are the main crops grown in Bahrain ?

Dates, fruits and vegetables.

2. Name three animals reared in Bahrain ?

Poultry, cows, sheep and goats.

3. What is an island ?

A piece of land surrounded by water.

Challenge: Identify the famous tourist places of
Bahrain.

Al Fateh Grand Mosque

Tree of life

Bahrain National Museum

Al Areen Wildlife Park

Thank
you
Bab Al Bahrain
Zallaq beach