India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 1 Environmental Studies
Class 1 EVS: exploring my family, my neighbourhood, animals and plants around me, and the food we eat. Children begin to observe and ask questions about their immediate world.
My Family and Me
Children explore their own identity, their family members, and how they grow and change over time.
Recognizing unique physical features, likes, dislikes, and personal details like name and age.
Identifying family members and talking about who lives in their home: parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Exploring how families celebrate festivals like Diwali, Eid, or Christmas, and special days like birthdays.
Understanding roles of care within a family, especially for the elderly and younger siblings.
My Neighbourhood and School
Learning about the immediate environment outside the home, including the school and local community helpers.
Identifying common landmarks like the market, park, post office, and places of worship.
Recognizing community helpers such as doctors, policemen, tailors, and cobblers.
Understanding the importance of waste disposal and maintaining public spaces.
The World of Plants and Animals
Observing the variety of living things in nature and understanding their basic needs.
Differentiating between big trees and small plants, and identifying parts like leaves and flowers.
Learning about domestic animals, wild animals, birds, and common insects.
Understanding that different animals eat different foods and live in different types of shelters.
Developing empathy for living things and learning how to care for pets and plants.
Food, Water, and Shelter
Exploring the basic necessities of life and how we use them responsibly.
Identifying different types of food like fruits, vegetables, pulses, and grains.
Learning about uses of water and why it is important to save every drop.
Understanding why we need a house and the different types of houses (Kutcha and Pucca).
Practicing personal hygiene like washing hands, brushing teeth, and eating healthy.
Safety and Travel
Learning how to stay safe and understanding the different ways we move from place to place.
Learning safety on the road, at home, and while playing in the park.
Identifying vehicles that move on land, water, and in the air.
Introduction to how we talk to people who are far away using phones or letters.
Observing changes in weather and understanding that air is all around us.