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.
01My Family and Me
Children explore their own identity, their family members, and how they grow and change over time.
Students identify and describe their unique physical features, recognizing individual differences.
Students articulate their personal preferences, interests, and hobbies, understanding what makes them unique.
Students identify immediate and extended family members and discuss their roles and relationships within the family unit.
Students explore different types of family structures (nuclear, joint) and discuss who lives in their home.
Students reflect on their own growth and changes from infancy to their current age, recognizing developmental milestones.
Students identify and describe various festivals and special occasions celebrated by their families, understanding cultural diversity.
Students discuss the preparations involved in family celebrations, including decorating, cooking, and gift-giving.
Students explore ways to show care and respect for grandparents and other elderly family members.
Students discuss responsibilities towards younger siblings and ways to help with household chores.
02My Neighbourhood and School
Learning about the immediate environment outside the home, including the school and local community helpers.
Students identify and describe different areas within the school building, such as classrooms, library, and playground.
Students recognize and appreciate the roles of various staff members in school, including teachers, principal, and support staff.
Students discuss the importance of school rules for safety, learning, and a positive environment.
Students identify and locate key landmarks and places of interest in their immediate neighbourhood.
Students learn about common public places like parks, post offices, and hospitals, understanding their functions.
Students learn about the roles of doctors and nurses in maintaining community health and the tools they use.
Students understand the protective roles of police officers and firefighters in ensuring community safety.
Students learn about the roles of farmers in providing food and shopkeepers in making goods available.
Students understand the importance of cleanliness within the school premises and their role in maintaining it.
03The World of Plants and Animals
Observing the variety of living things in nature and understanding their basic needs.
Students differentiate between various plant types based on size and stem characteristics.
Students identify and describe the main parts of a plant and their basic functions.
Students explore how plants provide us with food, wood, and other useful products.
Students identify common domestic animals and understand how they help humans.
Students learn about wild animals and the natural environments where they live.
Students observe and identify common birds and insects, noting their characteristics.
Students learn that different animals eat different types of food (herbivores, carnivores, omnivores).
Students identify various animal homes and understand why animals need shelter.
Students learn about the responsibilities of pet ownership and how to care for domestic animals.
04Food, Water, and Shelter
Exploring the basic necessities of life and how we use them responsibly.
Students identify whether different foods come from plants or animals.
Students learn about the importance of eating a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Students discuss the importance of regular meals and good eating habits like chewing food properly.
Students identify various ways water is used at home and in the community.
Students learn about natural sources of water like rivers, ponds, and rain, and how water reaches our homes.
Students understand the importance of conserving water and learn simple ways to save it.
Students explore the basic functions of a house: protection from weather, animals, and for privacy.
Students differentiate between temporary (kutcha) and permanent (pucca) houses and the materials used.
Students identify different rooms in a house and their specific functions.
05Safety and Travel
Learning how to stay safe and understanding the different ways we move from place to place.
Students learn basic road safety rules, including using zebra crossings and traffic lights.
Students identify potential dangers at home and learn how to avoid accidents.
Students learn rules for safe play in parks, playgrounds, and with friends.
Students identify common vehicles that travel on land, such as cars, buses, and bicycles.
Students learn about vehicles that travel on water and their uses.
Students are introduced to vehicles that travel in the air and how they help us travel long distances.
Students understand that communication involves both speaking and actively listening to others.
Students learn about modern and traditional ways of communicating with people far away.
Students understand that air is present everywhere, even if unseen, and its importance.