Preface
The content of this book is aligned with the National Curriculum Framework
(2015). It encourages pupils to acquire scientic knowledge, develop inquiry skills,
conceptual understanding as well as an appreciation of Science around us. The
content, exercises and activities have been specially designed to enable pupils to
learn science in an enjoyable manner.
Activities, illustrations and methodology
The themes and activities in this book are designated according to four units that
are WATER, MATERIALS, ENERGY and POLLUTION IN OUR ENVIRONMENT. Each
unit begins with a simple introduction, an overview of the fundamental concepts and
some related simple scientic terms. The concepts to be learnt are supported with a
range of illustrations and photographs so that learners are able to connect with the
concepts. Our aim has been to present the concepts using appropriate colourful and
meaningful illustrations in a coherent way. The activities proposed in the units are
meant to strengthen the learning process through group participation, discussion
and play. It is hoped that learners have their natural curiosity aroused as they engage
in learning the science concepts. The skills emphasized in the activities are those
associated with the process of scientic inquiry and discovery based learning.
Find Out
The ‘Find Out’ section that is included at the end of each unit intends to help pupils
to seek additional information regarding the concepts. It is expected that teachers
follow up and make sure that learners are encouraged to carry out the additional
research work after the lessons. This may be done at school itself and even at home.
Did you know
We have also included a section on ‘Did you know’, whereby additional information
is provided to learners to stretch their imagination further. The dictionary corner is
meant to explain some terms that may appear difcult to some students.
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