Curious Minds and Great Inventions: Biographical Exploration · Term 2

Words Used in Science and Technology

Students will acquire and use specialized vocabulary related to scientific discovery, engineering, and technological innovation.

Key Questions

  1. What are some special words that scientists use when talking about their work?
  2. How does knowing the meaning of a technical word help you understand what you read?
  3. Can you explain the meaning of one science word from a text you have read?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

NCERT: English-7-Scientific-VocabularyNCERT: English-7-Technical-Language
Class: Class 4
Subject: English
Unit: Curious Minds and Great Inventions: Biographical Exploration
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Gallery Walk

Students rotate through stations posted around the classroom, analysing prompts and building on each other's written responses — a high-engagement format that works across CBSE, ICSE, and state board contexts.

30–50 min

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Trading Cards

Students create and exchange knowledge cards to synthesise curriculum content — effective across CBSE, ICSE, and state board classrooms from Class 4 upwards.

25–45 min

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