Course description

1. differentiates materials and organisms, such as, natural and human made fibres; contact and non - contact forces; liquids as electrical conductors and insulators; plant and animal cells; viviparous and oviparous animals, on the basis of their properties, structure and functions.
2. classifies materials and organisms based on properties/ characteristics, e.g., metals and non-metals; kharif and rabi crops; useful and harmful microorganisms; sexual and asexual reproduction; celestial objects; exhaustible and inexhaustible natural resources, etc.
3. conducts simple investigations to seek answers to queries, Example: What are the conditions required for combustion? Why do we add salt and sugar in pickle, Do liquids exert equal pressure at the same depth?
4. relates processes and phenomenon with causes, e.g., smog formation with the presence of pollutants in air; deterioration of monuments with acid rain, etc.
5. explains processes and phenomenon, e.g., reproduction in human and animals; production and propagation of sound; chemical effects of electric current; formation of multiple images; structure of flame, etc.
6. writes word equation for chemical reactions, e.g., reactions of metals and non-metals with air, water and acids, etc.
7. measures angles of incidence and reflection, etc.
8. prepares slides of microorganisms; onion peel, human cheek cells, etc., and describes their microscopic features.
9. draws labelled diagram/ flow charts, e.g., structure of cell, eye, human reproductive organs; experimental set ups, etc.
10. constructs models using materials from surroundings and explains their working. Example:  electroscope, fire extinguisher, etc.
11. applies learning of scientific concepts in day- to-day life, e.g., purifying water; segregating biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes; increasing crop production; using appropriate metals and non - metals for various purposes; increasing/ reducing friction; challenging myths and taboos regarding adolescence, etc.
12. discusses and appreciates stories of scientific discoveries
13. makes efforts to protect environment, e.g., using resources judiciously; making controlled use of fertilisers and pesticides; suggesting ways to cope with environmental hazards, etc.
14. exhibits creativity in designing, planning, making use of available resources, etc
15. exhibits values of honesty, objectivity, cooperation, freedom from fear and prejudices.

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