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Unit 3
Incredible India
About the Unit
This unit in Grades 3 and 4 has 
familiarised students with home and 
communities. In Grade 5, it introduces 
them to the different features of 
the larger society and explores the 
country with its unique beauty and 
rich diversity. It indicates how a 
diverse country stands together with 
a common goal shared and belief, 
and demonstrates a meaningful 
development by setting examples 
for the world. The traditional Indian 
belief in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ 
is reflected in its socio-cultural 
practices.
India is a land of colours, voices 
and stories, where diverse people, 
traditions and landscapes come 
together. From school celebrations 
to coral reefs and mangrove forests, 
and from currency notes to national 
symbols — we see how nature, culture 
and everyday life are deeply connected. 
This journey helps us discover the 
richness around us and the shared 
care that binds us to our home.
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Unit 3
Incredible India
About the Unit
This unit in Grades 3 and 4 has 
familiarised students with home and 
communities. In Grade 5, it introduces 
them to the different features of 
the larger society and explores the 
country with its unique beauty and 
rich diversity. It indicates how a 
diverse country stands together with 
a common goal shared and belief, 
and demonstrates a meaningful 
development by setting examples 
for the world. The traditional Indian 
belief in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ 
is reflected in its socio-cultural 
practices.
India is a land of colours, voices 
and stories, where diverse people, 
traditions and landscapes come 
together. From school celebrations 
to coral reefs and mangrove forests, 
and from currency notes to national 
symbols — we see how nature, culture 
and everyday life are deeply connected. 
This journey helps us discover the 
richness around us and the shared 
care that binds us to our home.
Chapter 5.indd   73 Chapter 5.indd   73 10-Jul-25   6:15:48 PM 10-Jul-25   6:15:48 PM
How to Facilitate 
• Use the chapter to help 
students connect their 
everyday lives to the larger 
story of India. Encourage 
them to observe and 
document local diversity — 
languages, clothing, 
festivals and foods.
• Encourage students to 
reflect on what makes their 
place special, helping them 
see their home or school 
as a unique part of India. 
Visit local parks, markets, 
rivers, or community spaces 
to explore the connections 
between people and nature. 
Help children see that 
their surroundings are also 
unique, valuable and full of 
stories.
• Discuss why some animals 
or traditions exist only in 
certain places.
• Help students see how 
traditional knowledge 
like using scarecrows to 
keep birds away reflects 
smart, non-harmful ways 
for people in staying safe. 
Encourage them to explore 
similar examples in their 
surroundings. 
Note to the Teacher
This unit consists of two chapters. Chapter 5 
‘Our Vibrant Country’ and Chapter 6 ‘Some 
Unique Places’.
Chapter 5: Our Vibrant Country
 • This chapter introduces students to the 
vibrancy and diversity of India through 
familiar events like the Republic Day 
celebrations in school, national symbols, 
currency notes, languages, clothing, dance, 
music and shared values. It encourages 
students to understand what makes India 
unique, while also appreciating the unity 
and spirit of togetherness that ties it all 
together.
Chapter 6: Some Unique Places
 • ‘Some Unique Places’ takes students on a 
journey across diverse ecological regions of 
India. Through travelling, students explore 
unique landscapes, rare and endemic 
species, traditional knowledge, and the 
deep connection between people and 
nature. The chapter encourages curiosity, 
care for the environment, and recognition 
of India’s natural and cultural richness.
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Unit 3
Incredible India
About the Unit
This unit in Grades 3 and 4 has 
familiarised students with home and 
communities. In Grade 5, it introduces 
them to the different features of 
the larger society and explores the 
country with its unique beauty and 
rich diversity. It indicates how a 
diverse country stands together with 
a common goal shared and belief, 
and demonstrates a meaningful 
development by setting examples 
for the world. The traditional Indian 
belief in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ 
is reflected in its socio-cultural 
practices.
India is a land of colours, voices 
and stories, where diverse people, 
traditions and landscapes come 
together. From school celebrations 
to coral reefs and mangrove forests, 
and from currency notes to national 
symbols — we see how nature, culture 
and everyday life are deeply connected. 
This journey helps us discover the 
richness around us and the shared 
care that binds us to our home.
Chapter 5.indd   73 Chapter 5.indd   73 10-Jul-25   6:15:48 PM 10-Jul-25   6:15:48 PM
How to Facilitate 
• Use the chapter to help 
students connect their 
everyday lives to the larger 
story of India. Encourage 
them to observe and 
document local diversity — 
languages, clothing, 
festivals and foods.
• Encourage students to 
reflect on what makes their 
place special, helping them 
see their home or school 
as a unique part of India. 
Visit local parks, markets, 
rivers, or community spaces 
to explore the connections 
between people and nature. 
Help children see that 
their surroundings are also 
unique, valuable and full of 
stories.
• Discuss why some animals 
or traditions exist only in 
certain places.
• Help students see how 
traditional knowledge 
like using scarecrows to 
keep birds away reflects 
smart, non-harmful ways 
for people in staying safe. 
Encourage them to explore 
similar examples in their 
surroundings. 
Note to the Teacher
This unit consists of two chapters. Chapter 5 
‘Our Vibrant Country’ and Chapter 6 ‘Some 
Unique Places’.
Chapter 5: Our Vibrant Country
 • This chapter introduces students to the 
vibrancy and diversity of India through 
familiar events like the Republic Day 
celebrations in school, national symbols, 
currency notes, languages, clothing, dance, 
music and shared values. It encourages 
students to understand what makes India 
unique, while also appreciating the unity 
and spirit of togetherness that ties it all 
together.
Chapter 6: Some Unique Places
 • ‘Some Unique Places’ takes students on a 
journey across diverse ecological regions of 
India. Through travelling, students explore 
unique landscapes, rare and endemic 
species, traditional knowledge, and the 
deep connection between people and 
nature. The chapter encourages curiosity, 
care for the environment, and recognition 
of India’s natural and cultural richness.
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A Special Day in School
It was 26 January, our Republic Day. We came 
to school early and all of us gathered around the 
flagpole in lines. The folded flag was tied at the top. 
The ground around the flagpole was beautifully 
decorated with flowers.
Our head teacher pulled the rope, and our tricolour 
flag unfurled to the rhythm of drums and claps. 
Together, we sang the National Anthem loudly, with 
pride and unity. 
The saffron colour at 
the top of our National 
Flag stands for strength 
and courage. The white, 
middle band stands 
for peace and truth, 
with the blue Ashoka 
Chakra at the centre 
representing duty 
(dharma). The green 
band at the bottom 
stands for growth and 
prosperity.
Do you know?
Our Vibrant Country
5
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Unit 3
Incredible India
About the Unit
This unit in Grades 3 and 4 has 
familiarised students with home and 
communities. In Grade 5, it introduces 
them to the different features of 
the larger society and explores the 
country with its unique beauty and 
rich diversity. It indicates how a 
diverse country stands together with 
a common goal shared and belief, 
and demonstrates a meaningful 
development by setting examples 
for the world. The traditional Indian 
belief in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ 
is reflected in its socio-cultural 
practices.
India is a land of colours, voices 
and stories, where diverse people, 
traditions and landscapes come 
together. From school celebrations 
to coral reefs and mangrove forests, 
and from currency notes to national 
symbols — we see how nature, culture 
and everyday life are deeply connected. 
This journey helps us discover the 
richness around us and the shared 
care that binds us to our home.
Chapter 5.indd   73 Chapter 5.indd   73 10-Jul-25   6:15:48 PM 10-Jul-25   6:15:48 PM
How to Facilitate 
• Use the chapter to help 
students connect their 
everyday lives to the larger 
story of India. Encourage 
them to observe and 
document local diversity — 
languages, clothing, 
festivals and foods.
• Encourage students to 
reflect on what makes their 
place special, helping them 
see their home or school 
as a unique part of India. 
Visit local parks, markets, 
rivers, or community spaces 
to explore the connections 
between people and nature. 
Help children see that 
their surroundings are also 
unique, valuable and full of 
stories.
• Discuss why some animals 
or traditions exist only in 
certain places.
• Help students see how 
traditional knowledge 
like using scarecrows to 
keep birds away reflects 
smart, non-harmful ways 
for people in staying safe. 
Encourage them to explore 
similar examples in their 
surroundings. 
Note to the Teacher
This unit consists of two chapters. Chapter 5 
‘Our Vibrant Country’ and Chapter 6 ‘Some 
Unique Places’.
Chapter 5: Our Vibrant Country
 • This chapter introduces students to the 
vibrancy and diversity of India through 
familiar events like the Republic Day 
celebrations in school, national symbols, 
currency notes, languages, clothing, dance, 
music and shared values. It encourages 
students to understand what makes India 
unique, while also appreciating the unity 
and spirit of togetherness that ties it all 
together.
Chapter 6: Some Unique Places
 • ‘Some Unique Places’ takes students on a 
journey across diverse ecological regions of 
India. Through travelling, students explore 
unique landscapes, rare and endemic 
species, traditional knowledge, and the 
deep connection between people and 
nature. The chapter encourages curiosity, 
care for the environment, and recognition 
of India’s natural and cultural richness.
Chapter 5.indd   74 Chapter 5.indd   74 10-Jul-25   6:15:49 PM 10-Jul-25   6:15:49 PM
A Special Day in School
It was 26 January, our Republic Day. We came 
to school early and all of us gathered around the 
flagpole in lines. The folded flag was tied at the top. 
The ground around the flagpole was beautifully 
decorated with flowers.
Our head teacher pulled the rope, and our tricolour 
flag unfurled to the rhythm of drums and claps. 
Together, we sang the National Anthem loudly, with 
pride and unity. 
The saffron colour at 
the top of our National 
Flag stands for strength 
and courage. The white, 
middle band stands 
for peace and truth, 
with the blue Ashoka 
Chakra at the centre 
representing duty 
(dharma). The green 
band at the bottom 
stands for growth and 
prosperity.
Do you know?
Our Vibrant Country
5
Chapter 5.indd   75 Chapter 5.indd   75 10-Jul-25   6:15:50 PM 10-Jul-25   6:15:50 PM
Write
1. What special events or activities take place at  
your school on the occasion of Republic Day?
Republic Day Celebration at Delhi
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Unit 3
Incredible India
About the Unit
This unit in Grades 3 and 4 has 
familiarised students with home and 
communities. In Grade 5, it introduces 
them to the different features of 
the larger society and explores the 
country with its unique beauty and 
rich diversity. It indicates how a 
diverse country stands together with 
a common goal shared and belief, 
and demonstrates a meaningful 
development by setting examples 
for the world. The traditional Indian 
belief in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ 
is reflected in its socio-cultural 
practices.
India is a land of colours, voices 
and stories, where diverse people, 
traditions and landscapes come 
together. From school celebrations 
to coral reefs and mangrove forests, 
and from currency notes to national 
symbols — we see how nature, culture 
and everyday life are deeply connected. 
This journey helps us discover the 
richness around us and the shared 
care that binds us to our home.
Chapter 5.indd   73 Chapter 5.indd   73 10-Jul-25   6:15:48 PM 10-Jul-25   6:15:48 PM
How to Facilitate 
• Use the chapter to help 
students connect their 
everyday lives to the larger 
story of India. Encourage 
them to observe and 
document local diversity — 
languages, clothing, 
festivals and foods.
• Encourage students to 
reflect on what makes their 
place special, helping them 
see their home or school 
as a unique part of India. 
Visit local parks, markets, 
rivers, or community spaces 
to explore the connections 
between people and nature. 
Help children see that 
their surroundings are also 
unique, valuable and full of 
stories.
• Discuss why some animals 
or traditions exist only in 
certain places.
• Help students see how 
traditional knowledge 
like using scarecrows to 
keep birds away reflects 
smart, non-harmful ways 
for people in staying safe. 
Encourage them to explore 
similar examples in their 
surroundings. 
Note to the Teacher
This unit consists of two chapters. Chapter 5 
‘Our Vibrant Country’ and Chapter 6 ‘Some 
Unique Places’.
Chapter 5: Our Vibrant Country
 • This chapter introduces students to the 
vibrancy and diversity of India through 
familiar events like the Republic Day 
celebrations in school, national symbols, 
currency notes, languages, clothing, dance, 
music and shared values. It encourages 
students to understand what makes India 
unique, while also appreciating the unity 
and spirit of togetherness that ties it all 
together.
Chapter 6: Some Unique Places
 • ‘Some Unique Places’ takes students on a 
journey across diverse ecological regions of 
India. Through travelling, students explore 
unique landscapes, rare and endemic 
species, traditional knowledge, and the 
deep connection between people and 
nature. The chapter encourages curiosity, 
care for the environment, and recognition 
of India’s natural and cultural richness.
Chapter 5.indd   74 Chapter 5.indd   74 10-Jul-25   6:15:49 PM 10-Jul-25   6:15:49 PM
A Special Day in School
It was 26 January, our Republic Day. We came 
to school early and all of us gathered around the 
flagpole in lines. The folded flag was tied at the top. 
The ground around the flagpole was beautifully 
decorated with flowers.
Our head teacher pulled the rope, and our tricolour 
flag unfurled to the rhythm of drums and claps. 
Together, we sang the National Anthem loudly, with 
pride and unity. 
The saffron colour at 
the top of our National 
Flag stands for strength 
and courage. The white, 
middle band stands 
for peace and truth, 
with the blue Ashoka 
Chakra at the centre 
representing duty 
(dharma). The green 
band at the bottom 
stands for growth and 
prosperity.
Do you know?
Our Vibrant Country
5
Chapter 5.indd   75 Chapter 5.indd   75 10-Jul-25   6:15:50 PM 10-Jul-25   6:15:50 PM
Write
1. What special events or activities take place at  
your school on the occasion of Republic Day?
Republic Day Celebration at Delhi
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2. We sing the National Anthem together on this day! Can 
you name some rivers and mountain ranges mentioned 
in the National Anthem? Fill in the table given below.
Rivers Mountain Ranges
3. On Republic Day, which activities would you like to 
participate in?
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