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Grade -1
The concept of “Myself”. • To bring about an awareness about oneself. • Describes themselves and their family
To tell about themselves and their families. • To develop observation and exploring skills. members.
Details about their family members, concept of • To count their own family members. • differentiates big and small family
• To make students familiar with themselves
big and small family. • perceives importance of different cele-
their name, age, likes, dislikes etc.
Rules and manner in the classroom and at brations
• To understand the values of good manners
home. Appreciate good manners. that they should follow in the classroom. • understands and follows the rules and
Learn about living and non-livingthings.Cor- • Construct knowledge about themselves based good manners
relate and compare themselves with living and on their experience inside and outside the school. • compares living and non-living things
non-living things. • Students learn the use of three magic words with their characteristics
------Sorry,thank you and please.
• Find the relationship between oneself and
other living being.
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OUR BODY • To comprehend the importance of cleanli- • Knows the importance of personal
Health and hygiene of our body ness. well-being.
Sense organs- Recall • To explore the different ways to take care of • Possess a fair idea about the caring of
the sense organs.
Caring of sense organs different body parts.
• Explore facts and information about human
Importance of cleanliness,
body.
Identify daily cleanliness habits and routines. • To enable the students to appreciate the basic
needs of man to keep clean.
Theme Essential Learning Culminating Performance`
MEANS OF TRANSPORT • To appreciate the importance of transport to • Develops an awareness regarding differ-
Concept of ancient and modern means of move from one place to another. ent means of transport.
transport. • To recall transportation in ancient times. • Understands the different means of
• Compare and differentiate between the an-
Different kinds of vehicle movement transport that we use to go from one place to
cient and the modern means of transport.
(Slow& fast). another.
• Appreciate the choice of the mode of trans-
portation used in the past and the present, and • Understands how people moved from
the impact of these on the environment today. place to place before the invention of motor-
• To compare the speed of different modes of ized transport.
transport. Observes and differentiates slow moving and
• Classify various vehicles in terms of speed fast moving vehicles.
and size.
• Build up a relation between distance and use
of vehicles accordingly.
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PLANT LIFE • To understand the importance of plants. • Identifies plants as trees, shrubs, herbs,
Kinds of plants - herbs, shrubs, trees, climb- • To know how to take proper care of plants. creepers and climbers.
ers and creepers, Uses of plants-things we get • Classify plants on the basis of their physical
characteristics
from plants like fruits, vegetables, foodgrains • Develops an understanding and knowl-
• Identify the features and role of trees.
and other materials. • Differentiate the plants as shrubs and herbs. edge about uses and importance of plants in
• Categorise the plants as creepers and climbers. human life.
• To explain unique features of each type of
plant. • Notices,wonders and explores plant king-
• To discuss about the uses of plants. dom
• To observe the resources of different products.
• Define and classify plants into trees, shrubs,
herbs,climbers, and creepers.
• Name different materials available from plants
and list their uses
• Discuss medicinal values of certain plants.
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FOOD • To understand that food is essential for all • Identifies the sources of food
Food from plants (fruits, vegetables and food living beings. • Develops awareness about goodeating
grains), Food from animals(milk, oil, meat, • To discuss about two main sources of food- habits and understands the need of it.
egg), good food habits, plant and animals.
• To identify the sources of various food items.
• To know about table etiquettes.
• To observe the measures that should be ad-
opted to ensure hygiene.
ANIMAL LIFE • To comprehend andanalyse different food • Classifiesthe animals according to food
Different food habits of animals. habits of animals. habits.
Comprehendplant eaters, flesh eaters, both • To differentiate the animals according to their • Achievesawareness about the salient fea-
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food habits.
plant-flesh eaters, grain eaters, insect eaters. tures of animals.
• To be conscious about the different animals
Size and movement of animals, different things based on its size and movement. • Identifies and differentiates plant products
that we get from animals • To comprehend and list out the things that we and animal products
get from animals.
• List different animals found in their neigh-
bourhood.
• Observe how animals change from infancy to
childhood.
• Suggest how to treat animals with great care
and sensitivity.
• Explain how animals are alike and different.
• Identify and comprehend some common in-
sects.
Theme Essential Learning Culminating Performance`
WATER • To appreciate the basic needs of human beings. • Develops the ability to identify different
Need of water for the survival of all living • To acquire an understanding about the importance sources of water and their multiple uses.
things. of water for all living things. • Realizes that since water is essential for
Sources of water. • Observe and comprehend different sources of
living beings a conscious effort to conserve it
water.
Uses of water. must be made.
• Develops an awareness about the sources and
uses of water. • Acquaints themselves with the various
Conservation of water. • Stimulate their thinking skills and aesthetic sense. problems related to scarcity of water.
• Predict and compare amount of water used in • Records observations that incorporate
different activities. details.
• Nurture their curiosity and creativity.
• Explore and learn the ways and measures to save
water.
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OUR EARTH AND UNIVERSE • To introduce the term our universe • Identifies land forms andphases of moon.
Heavenly bodies (Sun, Moon, stars),Surface of • Investigate about surface of earth and differ- • Understands the concept of heavenly
earth and globe,Phases of moon, Land forms ent land forms bodies and atmosphere of the earth
• Define globe and atmosphere
(plains, mountains, rivers, hills and deserts), • Differentiates natural things and man-
• Observe and communicate why life is possible
Natural resources and man made structures only on the earth made things
• To analyze the natural resources and man- • Nurtures the curiosity and interest
made structures through observation and result
• Explore and investigate more about sun and
moon
• To identify and understand the percentage of
water and land on earth.
• Recognise that sun gives us heat and light
without which we cannot live.
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Grade -2
Theme Essential Learning Culminating Performance`
FOOD • To understand that food is essential for all • Identifies the sources of food
Food from plants (fruits, vegetables and food living beings. • Develops awareness about goodeating
• To discuss about two main sources of food-
grains), Food from animals(milk, oil, meat, plant and animals. habits and understands the need of it.
egg), good food habits, • To identify the sources of various food items.
• To know about table etiquettes.
• To observe the measures that should be ad-
opted to ensure hygiene.
II. Our body. 1. Recognize the changes in human body. 1. Recognizes the changes in human body.
1. Changes in human body. 2. Analyse childhood, teenage, adult and old 2. Compares body parts of animals and hu-
man.
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III. Means of transport. 1. To recall transportation used in ancient times. 1. Develops an awareness that different
1. Invention of wheel 2. Compare and differentiate between the vehi- means of transport have different kinds of
2. Transportations used in villages and cities. cles used in cities and villages. wheels
3. Appreciate the mode of transportation used in 2. Understands the different means of trans-
3. Public and private transport. cities and villages. port that we use in cities and villages.
4. To investigate importance of vehicles. 3. Understands how people moved from
5. Differentiate between public and private trans- place to place before invention of motorized
port. transport.
4. observes and differentiates public and
private transport
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IV. Plants 1. Identify the edible part of stem, root and 1. Identifies edible part of the plant.
1. Edible parts of a plant leaves. 2. Acquaints with the functions of root and
Stem, root and leaves of plant. 2. Analyse the role of food we get from root, stem.
2. Functions of root and stem. stem and leaves. 3. Identifies leaf by observing its shape and
3. Differentiate between the functions of root
3. Leaf diversity colour.
and stem.
Shapes of leaves. 4. Observe the shape and colour of leaves. 4. Realizes plants grown in different climate.
4. Plants grown in different places. 5. Differentiate the shape of leaves.
6. Investigate about the plants grown in differ-
ent places.
7. Analyse the structural and functional varia-
tions of plants grown in different places.
8. Recognize effect of climate on plants.
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VI. Animals. 1. Differentiate animals based on food habits. • Classifies the animals into different
1. Food habits of animals. 2. Recognizes and distinguishes plant eating groups.
Herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, scavengers. animals-Herbivores, flesh eating animals-Carni- • Identifies different types of teeth
Needs of animals. vores, Omnivores and scavengers.
3. Promote positive attitude towards the needs
2. The teeth of animals.
of animals.
Incisors,canines, premolars and molars. 4. Identify the different kinds of teeth.
5. Apply the knowledge on structure of the
teeth in making the model of the teeth.
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VII. Air: 1.Identify the importance of air 1. Identifies the importance and uses of air.
1. Air & Atmosphere 2. Realize the uses of air. 2. Identifies properties of air.
2. Properties and uses 3 Identify the properties of air. 3. Recognizes the importance of fresh air.
4. Recognize the importance of fresh air.
Components of air 4. Recognizes that air is a mixture of gases.
5 Demonstrate that air takes up space and it has
3. Air Pollution. weight. 5. Identifies the factors that cause air pollu-
Causes & solutions for air pollution. 6 Recognize that air is a mixture of gases. tion and the solutions.
7. Analyse the different components of air.
8.Identify the factors that causes air pollution and
the solutions
VIII. Water 1. Identify three forms of water and their proper- 1. Identifies three forms of water.
1. Forms of water. ties. 2. Distinguishes the process of evaporation,
2. Observe and recognize the process of evapo-
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IX. Universe. 1. Recall and revise the land forms. 1. Recalls different landforms.
1. land forms 2. Explore natural surroundings and various 2. Identifiesdifferent planets and realizes
Valley and plateau. land forms (valley and plateau). importance of sun. 3.Applies knowledge to
2. Our solar system. 3. Describe the planets in the solar system.
make the model of solar system
4. Realize the relationship between sun and
Planets and importance of earth. Knows about different types of soil and their
planets.
properties.
Understands soil erosion and soil conserva-
tion.
Grade - 3
THINGS AROUND US • To recognize and describe the differences Differentiates between living and non-living
Living and non-living things between living and non- living things thing.
Characteristics of living and non-living things. • To identify what living things need in order Identifies characteristics of living
to live.
1. Living things grow and develop things
• To comprehend about the life cycle of ani-
2. Living things need food and water Shows curiosity and interest through listening
mal.
3. Living things responds to stimuli. • To identify and provide examples of living and questioning to seek further information.
4. Living things breathe things belonging to the following major groups Investigates ,observes and predicts.
5. Living things move of living things(birds, insects, mammals, fish
6. Living things reproduce and die. and flowering plants)
• To experiment and observe what happens
when we touch the leaves of touch me not plant
• To investigate and predict the breathing sys-
tem of plant and animals.
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OUR BODY To define cell , tissue and organs Understands the concept of organ system and
Cell, tissue and organ • To observe and analyze different bones pres- can explain all the organ system and realiz-
ORGAN SYSTEMS. ent in the skeletal system. es and appreciates importance of traits and
1. Skeletal system • To observe different muscles present in our heredity.
body.
2. Muscular system
• To comprehend the process of digestion in
3. Digestive system
the digestive system
4. Breathing system • To explore the process of breathing system –
5. Circulatory system Inhaling and Exhaling
6. Nervous system • To investigate and record the circulation of
7. Excretory system blood in circulatory system.
Traits and heredity
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KEEPING SAFE • To comprehend the safety rules while travel- Realizes the importance of safety rules while
Safety rules while travelling in a bus. ling in a bus travelling in a bus, the safety on the road , in
Safety on the road , in playground, home and • To analyse safety measure to be taken on the playground , home and in school,
in school road , in playground , home and in school Applies knowledge to make first aid box.
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PARTS OF A PLANT • To recall the different parts of a plant Understands the different parts of a plant.
Tap root and fibrous root • To analyse the different types of root Differentiates tap roots and fibrous roots
Leaf- simple and compound leaf. • To differentiate between simple and com Understands the process of pollination
Structure and function of leaf . pound leaf. Identifies compost pit
• To analyse the structure and function of leaf.
Flowers
• To infer the functions of leaf.
Structure of flower. • To interpret the structure of flower
Pollination. • To define pollination and to recognize the
Seed dispersal. agents of pollination.
Agents of pollination • To make a compost pit and appreciate the
Fruits and seeds importance of it.
Compost pit
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ANIMAL LIFE • To analyse the animals that swallow their Identifies animals that swallow their food
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BIRDS • To comprehend different parts of a bird Communicates and explains parts of a bird
Different Parts of a bird • To analyse different types of wing movement ,its wing movements
Wing movements • To observe and record different types of feathers. Identifies different kinds of feet,claws and
• To analyse and explore different types of beak beaks
1. Upstroke
• To interpret different types of feet and claws Shows curiosity and interest through observa-
2. Down stroke • To explore different types of nests tion of different kinds of nests
Feathers,beak,feet ,claws and nests
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LIGHT AND SOUND • To differentiate between luminous and non Recognises and explains luminous and non
Luminous and non-luminous objects luminous object luminous objects, formation of shadows and
Shadow formation ,different kinds of sounds • To observe and infer the formation of shadow sound.
at different times of the day. Communicates about volume and pitch of
• Discover how different sounds are produced. sound.
• Observe that vibrations create sound.
• Describe the volume and pitch of sound.
• Recognise sound as a form of energy.
• To identify and record the different types of
sound.
SOIL • To recall the importance of soil Identifies soil and its components
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Kinds, formation and uses of soil • To investigate kinds and formation of soil understands the process of weathering and
Components of soil(gravel,sand,clay,humus,air • To investigate and compare components of communicates different kinds of rocks ,Uses
and water) soil samples of soil
different kinds of rocks. • To experiment and predict soil contain water
Weathering • To experiment and observe soil contain air
• To investigate the process of weathering
• To identify different kinds of rocks
• to know uses of soil
• compare and contrast sandy and clayey soil
Grade - 4
Food and Microbes. • To analyze the components present in the Knowledge about components of food and
Why do we eat food. food and their functions. their role in our body.
Components of Food • To identify the food containing such nutri-
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, min- ents. Understands good eating habits.
erals, fibre, their sources and significance for • To understand the role of water and roughage Applies knowledge to understand importance
human health in digestion. of food preservation and different malprac-
Role of water and roughage in digestion. • To define balance diet. tices in food adulteration.
Balance diet. • To appreciate good eating habits for proper
Good eating habits for proper digestion. digestion.
Significance of cooking. • To understand the significance of cooking.
Food preservation. • To define food preservation.
Adulteration • To analyze and research different methods of
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Solids, Liquids and Gases • To experiment with the properties of matter. Applies knowledge to understand about
Three states of matter, Properties of matter, • To know the definition of molecules. properties of matter, molecules and molecular
Molecules and molecular arrangements. • To understand more about molecular arrange- arrangements.
ments in different matter.
Solute,solvent and solutions
• To investigate the solids dissolve in liquids.
• To recognize the fact that the volume of wa- Understands the solids that dissolve in liquids
ter does not change even after dissolving sugar and Volume of liquid is equal to volume of
in it. solid that dissolve in it.
• To define the terms solute, solvent and solu-
tion Applies knowledge about solute solvent and
• To understand how gases
solution and gases dissolve in solids.
dissolve in liquids
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Electricity and Magnetism • To differentiate the good conductors and bad Understands the bad conductors and good
Good conductors and bad conductors of elec- conductors of electricity. conductors
tricity. • To recognize that magnets attract and repulse Knowledge about magnets attraction and
Magnetic attraction and repulsion. • To identify and explore the materials that are repulsion
Materials which attract magnets attracted by magnets. Applies knowledge in daily life.
Force, Work and Energy • To define force. Defines Force, Work and Energy and identi-
Force, Effects of force, • To observe and analyze the different effects fies the effects of force.
Types of force of force.
a. Gravitational force • To conduct experiment on friction and gravi- Applies knowledge to understand Friction,
b. Friction ty. Gravity and the sources of energy.
Simple machine. • To categorize simple machine Understands the concept with good reasoning
a.lever • To appreciate the uses of simple machine. skill.
b. Pulley • To identify when work is said to be done.
c. Iclined plane • T define energy
d.Screw • To recognize different sources of energy and
e.Wedge its uses.
f.Wheel and Axle
Work
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Energy
Sources of energy
Sun,Wind and water.
Adaptation of plants • To recall call aquatic plants and terrestrial Classifies plants according to their environ-
Terrestrial plants in plants ment
a. Desert • To classify plants according to their environ-
b. Mountain region Understands adaptation found in some plants.
c. Plain region ment. Explores and observes different habitats
d. Hot and humid region • To analyse different adaptations shown by
e. Heavy rainfall region, them.
Aquatic plants • To explore selected habitat to observe and
a. Fixed aquatic plants examine a variety of plants.
b. Under water plants • To define non green plants and conduct re-
c. Floating plants
Plants with poison. search how do they get their food.
Insectivorous plants • To investigate how insectivorous plants get
Saprophytes their food.
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Soil • To observe and classify different types of Knows about different types of soil and their
Different types of soil soil. properties.
a. clayey soil • To investigate the properties and uses of
b. Loamy soil different types of soil. Understands soil erosion and soil conserva-
c. Sandy soil • To define and compare soil erosion and soil tion.
Soil erosion conservation.
Causes of soil erosion • To identify the factors responsible for soil
Soil conservation. erosion.
• To define terms crop rotation and over graz-
ing.
• To investigate the ways of conserving soil.
• To create an awareness about the importance
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of fertile soil.
Air , Water and Weather • Understand and analyze changes in weather. Knows about changes in weather and role of
• Predict and communicate the elements which sun in weather changes.
The changes in weather, various elements of contribute to weather.
weather, role of sun in weather changes,hu-
midity,sea breeze, land breeze,hailstones,snow • Define the terms wind storm, humidity, land Understands the terms humidity, sea breeze,
dew frost,fog,sea breeze, concept of purifica- breeze, sea breeze
land breeze, hailstones, snow dew frost, fog.
tion of water. (sedimentation, decantation) • Compare weather and climate.
• Infer how weather changes affect people.
• Interpret and record weather data. applies knowledge to understand the meth-
• Experiment and record different ways of ods of purification of water
purification of water.
• Predict weather conditions by looking at the
sky.
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Green Plants. • Recall different parts of a leaf and their func- Identifies parts of leaf and its functions.
Different parts of a leaf and functions of each tions. Identifies some unusual plants.
part ,working of leaves, how do leaves pre- • Recognize simple and compound leaves and Applies knowledge to understand importance
pare food, stomata, how do the plants use reticulate and parallel venations. of balance in nature
their food, test of the presence of starch, green • Experiment to show iodine gives blue black
plants and non green plants, energy flow in colour with starch.
living things ,interdependence of plants and • Investigate and explain that sunlight and
animals, balance in nature chlorophyll are necessary for photosynthesis.
• Analyze how cactus plant and other non
green plants get their food.
• Define food chain and food web.
• Knowledge of the fact that a balance between
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Grade - 8
MATERIALS • To differentiate various synthetic fibres such • Explore physical and chemical properties
as artificial silk, nylon etc of materials.
Synthetic clothing materials. • To understand about plastic • Classify fibres based on their properties.
Other synthetic materials- • To identify the useful and harmful effect of Understand the disadvantages of synthetic
especially plastics, usefulness of plastics and plastic fibres.
problems associated • To understand the various uses of fibrous • Create an environmental friendly mind.
with their excessive use. materials
There are a variety of • To analyse the Physical and chemical prop-
Fibrous materials in use. erties of materials
material is chosen based
on desired property.
• Able to differentiate between metals and • Understand the physical and chemical
Metals and Non-Metals
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The world of the living • To understand about importance of biodiver- • Develop an awareness on the importance
Conservation of sity of conservation of biodiversity
biodiversity/wild life/ • To identify the endangered species.
plants; zoos, sanctuaries, • To understand the importance of conserva-
forest reserves etc. Flora, tion
fauna .Endangered species, • To understand the terms flora and fauna.
Red data book; endemic • To identify the importance of red data book.
species, migration. • To be aware of endemic species.
• To enumerate the cause and effect of migra-
tion process.
The cell • To identify the structure of cell • Understand the structure and function of
Cell structure, plant and • To understand the staining process. cell
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animal cells, use of stain • To identify the various parts of a cell • Identify the cell organelles and their role
to observe, cell organelles • To differentiate between animal and plant • Differentiate plant cell and animal cell
– nucleus, vacuole, cell
chloroplast, cell
membrane, cell wall.
How babies are formed • To understand about mode of reproduction • Understand the importance of reproduc-
Sexual reproduction and endocrine system in • To identify the difference between sexual and tion in living organisms
animals, secondary sexual characters, repro- asexual reproduction • Compare sexual and asexual reproduction
ductive health; internal and external fertilisa- • To analyse the secondary sexual characteris- • Identify the secondary sexual characters
tion. tics in male and female
• To aware about reproductive health. • Realise the importance of maintaining
• To differentiate between external and internal reproductive health
fertilisation
Theme Essential Learning Culminating Performance`
MOVING THINGS , PEOPLE AND IDEA • To understand the concept of force • Acquire knowledge of resultant force
Idea of force Idea of force-push or pull; change • To identify the effects of pressure • Develop a basic knowledge of pressure.
in speed, direction of moving objects and • To enumerate the unit of force • Explore the result of application of force
shape of objects by applying force; contact and • To differentiate the classification of force. on an object such as change in its state of
non-contact forces. • To understand the result of application of motion or its shape
force on an object such as change in its state of
motion or its shape
• To identify the difference between contact
and non-contact forces
FRICTION • To identify the causes of friction • Develop a basic knowledge on the impor-
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Friction factors affecting friction, sliding and • To differentiate the types of friction. tance of friction.
rolling friction, moving; advantages and disad- • To understand the factors affecting friction • Explore factors affecting friction such as
vantages of friction for the movement of auto- such as nature of surfaces nature of surfaces
mobiles, airplanes and boats/ships; increasing • To analyse the advantages and disadvantages • Apply their knowledge in daily life situa-
and reducing friction. of friction tions.
• To realize that friction is a necessary evil
PRESSURE • To identify the concept of pressure. • Relate effects of pressure in daily life
• To understand the applications of pressure situations.
Idea of pressure; pressure exerted by air/liquid; • To aware about the atmospheric pressure. • Experience the pressure exerted by fluids
atmospheric pressure • To understand the pressure exerted by fluids such as water in a bottle, air in inflated bal-
such as water in a bottle, air in inflated balloon loon
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SOUND • To identify the various sources of sound • Acquire a basic knowledge of sound pro-
Various types of sound; sources of sound; • To identify the various types of sound duction.
vibration as a cause of sound; frequency; • To understand the Sources of sound such as • Explore the sources of sound such as
medium for propagation of sound; idea of stretched strings, membranes, air columns stretched strings, membranes, air columns
noise as unpleasant and unwanted sound and • To enumerate the structure of human ear • Understand the sensation of hearing.
need to minimise noise. • To differentiate the terms noise and music • Develop awareness about the harmful
• To aware of noise pollution and the harmful effects of noise pollution
effects Of noise pollution
HOW TO THINGS WORK • To identify the terms conductors and insula- • Classify materials into conductors and
Electric current and circuit Water conducts tors insulators.
electricity depending on presence/ absence of • To classify the liquids as good conductors • Demonstrate conductivity of liquids
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salt in it. Other liquids may or may not conduct and bad conductors • Relate the concept of electrolysis in daily
electricity. Chemical effects of current. Basic • To understand the Chemical effects of cur- life
idea of electroplating rent such as electroplating
NATURAL PHENOMENA • To understand about rain ,thunder, lightning • Experiences the transfer of charges by
Rain , thunder , lightning Clouds carry electric • To identify the transfer of charge various method
charge. Positive and negative charges, at- • To understand the story of lightning • Relate it in daily life situations
traction and repulsion. Principle of lightning • To identify the process charging by rubbing • Get awareness about the cause and effect
Conductor • To differentiate between two kinds of elec- of earthquakes.
tric charges
• To understand the cause and effect of earth-
quakes.
• To aware about the safety measures to be
taken during on earthquake.
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NIGHT SKY • To learn and classify the celestial objects – • Acquire a basic idea about the celestial
Idea about heavenly bodies/celestial objects moon, planets, stars. objects
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and their classification – moon, planets, stars, • To understand about the solar system. • Get aware about constellations
constellations. Motion of celestial objects in • To understand about constellations.
• Understands the uses of artificial satellites
• To identify the other members of the solar
space; the solar system
system.
• To aware about the artificial satellites and
their uses.
POLLUTION OF AIR AND WATER • To identify the air pollution and water pollu- • Explore the various ways by which air
Water and air are increasingly getting tion. and water get polluted,
polluted and therefore become scarce for use. • To aware about harmful effects of these pol-
lution. • Understand the phenomenon of green-
Biological and chemical contamination of
• To understand about the cause and effect of house effect.
water; effect of impure water on soil and living the excess use of fertilizers and insecticides on • Understand the different methods of water
beings; effect of soil containing excess of water resources.
fertilisers and insecticides on water resources. • To enumerate the methods of water purifica- purification.
Potable water tion at home level.
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