Course description

1. identifies materials and organisms, such as, animal fibres; types of teeth; mirrors & lenses, on the basis of observable features, i.e., appearance, texture, functions, etc.
2. differentiates materials and organisms such as, digestion in different organisms; unisexual and bisexual flowers; conductors and insulators of heat; acidic, basic and neutral substances; images formed by mirrors and lenses, etc., on the basis of their properties, structure and function
3. classifies materials and organisms based on properties/characteristics, e.g., plant and animal fibres; physical and chemical changes
4. conducts simple investigations to seek answers to queries, example: Can extract of coloured flowers be used as acid - base indicator? Do leaves other than green also carry out photosynthesis? Is white light composed of many colours?
5. relates processes and phenomena with causes, e.g., wind speed with air pressure; crops grown with types of soil; depletion of water table with human activities, etc.
6. explains processes and phenomena, e.g., processing of animal fibres; modes of transfer of heat; organs and systems in human and plants; heating and magnetic effects of electric current, etc.
7. writes word equation for chemical reactions, e.g., acid - base reactions; corrosion; photosynthesis; respiration, etc.
8. measures and calculates e.g., temperature; pulse rate; speed of moving objects; time period of a simple pendulum, etc.
9. draws labelled diagrams/ flow charts e.g., organ systems in human and plants; electric circuits; experimental set ups; life cycle of silk moth, etc.
10. plots and interprets graphs e.g., distance-time graph
11. constructs models using mate rials from surroundings and explains their working, Example: stethoscope; anemometer; electromagnets; Newton’s colour disc, etc.
12. discusses and appreciates stories of scientific discoveries
13. applies learning of scientific concepts in day-to-day life, Example: dealing with acidity; testing and treating soil; taking measures to prevent corrosion; cultivation by vegetative propagation; connecting two or more electric cells in proper order in devices; taking measures during and after disasters; suggesting methods for treatment of polluted water for reuse, etc.
14. makes efforts to protect environment, e.g., following good practices for sanitation at public places; minimising generation of pollutants; planting trees to avoid soil erosion; sensitising others with the consequences of excessive consumption of natural resources, etc.
15. exhibits creativity in designing, planning, making use of available resources, etc.
16. exhibits values of honesty, objectivity, cooperation, freedom from fear and prejudices

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