Written in an exciting, innovative and interactive manner, Science and Us, an integrated Science series for Classes 1 to 8, breaks away from the traditional method of teaching the subject and encourages students to apply their knowledge. The learning-by-doing and activity-based approach of the series ensure the learners’ constant engagement with the subject and the building of important capacities such as observation, analysis and inference.

The thoughtfully graded content of the series is in line with the guidelines and the expected curricular goals of the NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. With the help of a wide variety of activities, the series focuses on hands-on learning and the

development of scientific temper. The series extensively explores areas such as STEAM, experiential learning, 21st-century skills, HOTS, art integration, cross-curricular learning, SAFAL assessment and PBLs (Books 6–8), among others.

 

Salient features

• The course uses SMART learning objectives (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound) to help students know what they can expect from the lesson.
• The course provides a lot of scope for visual learning by making use of a wide variety of pictures, illustrations, charts, tables, mind maps, etc.
• Picture-based questions encourage critical thinking and develop problem-solving skills.
• The series has a spiralling approach whereby important concepts are revisited with increasing complexity.
• Well-graded assessment exercises include multiple choice and competency-based questions.
• Activities are designed to help students develop scientific temper and encourage peer and collaborative learning.
• The self-assessment section at the end of each lesson helps learners understand their strengths and weaknesses related to the topics covered in the lesson.

 

• A conscious effort has been made to include a substantial amount of India-centric content so as to make it relevant to the learners.
• The course follows an integrated approach that enables the learners to make connections between conceptual learning and real life.
• The course design also allows nurturing of life skills, and values such as collaboration, sensitivity, empathy, equality of opportunities and respect for diversity.

 

About the Author

Anubhuti Jagirdar Kher is a passionate and enthusiastic environmental educator. After completing her Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) from Delhi University, she has been working with schools (primarily the Presidium School), students and teachers for the last 13 years. She has worked as a teacher, curriculum developer and teacher trainer. She has created books, educational videos and assessment modules for subjects such as Environmental Studies and Science. She has also trained more than 1000 teachers and developed many training programmes in these subject areas.