1. Natural Resources – Air, Water, and Land
Air: Composition, importance, and pollution of air.
Water: The water cycle, importance of clean water, and water pollution.
Land: Types of landforms, soil, and land degradation.
To understand the significance of air, water, and land as natural resources.
To learn about the impact of pollution and the need for conservation.
2. The Living World
Overview of living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Characteristics that define living things, such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
To recognize and classify different forms of life.
To understand the basic characteristics that distinguish living organisms from nonliving things.
3. Diversity in Living Things and their Classification
Classification of living organisms into various categories (kingdoms, phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, species).
Importance of classification in understanding biodiversity.
To learn how scientists classify living organisms based on their characteristics.
To appreciate the
diversity of life on Earth.
Types of natural and manmade disasters (earthquakes, floods, fires, etc.).
Basic safety measures and preparedness strategies for different types of disasters.
To understand the types of disasters and their effects.
To learn how to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
5. Substances in the Surroundings – Their States and Properties
States of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their properties.
Changes in states of matter (melting, freezing, condensation, evaporation).
To understand the different states of matter and their properties.
To learn about physical changes and their effects on substances.
6. Substances in Daily Use
Common substances used in daily life, such as salt, sugar, and cooking oil.
The properties and uses of these substances.
To recognize and understand the importance of everyday substances.
To explore how these substances are used in various applications.
7. Nutrition and Diet
Basic concepts of nutrition, including nutrients and their functions (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals).
Importance of a balanced diet and healthy eating habits.
To learn about different nutrients and their roles in maintaining health.
To understand the concept of a balanced diet and its impact on overall wellbeing.
8. Our Skeletal System and the Skin
Structure and functions of the skeletal system.
The role of bones in providing support and protection.
Structure and functions of the skin.
To understand the anatomy and functions of the skeletal system.
To learn about the skin and its role in protecting the body.
9. Motion and Types of Motion
Basic concepts of motion and its types (linear, rotational, periodic).
Examples of different types of motion in everyday life.
To understand the different types of motion.
To observe and describe motion in various contexts.
10. Force and Types of Force
Definition of force and its effects (push, pull).
Types of forces (gravitational, magnetic, frictional, and applied).
To learn about the concept of force and its impact on objects.
To understand different types of forces and their applications.
11. Work and Energy
Definition of work and energy.
Different forms of energy (kinetic, potential).
Relationship between work and energy.
To understand the concepts of work and energy.
To explore how energy is transferred and transformed.
12. Simple Machines
Introduction to simple machines (lever, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, and wedge).
How these machines make work easier by changing the direction or magnitude of force.
To identify and understand the function of different simple machines.
To learn how simple machines help in performing work efficiently.
13. Sound
Basic properties of sound (pitch, volume, and tone).
How sound is produced, transmitted, and perceived.
To understand the nature of sound and how it travels.
To explore different properties of sound and their effects.
14. Light and the Formation of Shadows
Nature of light and its behavior (reflection, refraction).
How shadows are formed and factors affecting their size and shape.
To learn about the properties of light and its interactions with objects.
To understand how shadows are created and their characteristics.
15. Fun with Magnets
Basic properties of magnets and magnetic fields.
Types of magnets and their applications.
To explore the properties of magnets and their uses.
To understand how magnets interact with different materials.
16. The Universe
Overview of the universe, including stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies.
Basic concepts of space exploration and the solar system.
To learn about the structure and components of the universe.
To understand the basic concepts of astronomy and space exploration.
