India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 4 Environmental Studies
Class 4 EVS: expanding awareness to family structures, diverse food cultures, different kinds of shelter, water management, and travel across India. Children begin to see connections between their life and the wider country.
Families and Their Stories
Exploring how families change over time, the dignity of labor, and the diverse ways people live across the Indian subcontinent.
Comparing the joint families of grandparents' time with today's smaller nuclear families and understanding the reasons for migration.
Recognizing the variety of occupations and the importance of respecting every kind of work, from farming to sanitation.
How geography influences family life in places like Kerala's coasts, Ladakh's mountains, or the plains of Punjab.
The role of festivals like Bihu, Eid, Pongal, and Christmas in strengthening community bonds and sharing resources.
Traditional Indian games like Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, and Gilli-danda versus modern sports, and the importance of fair play.
Food, Plants, and Animals
Understanding the journey of food from farm to plate, the diversity of flora, and our interdependence with the animal kingdom.
Exploring the "Spice Garden of the World" and how turmeric, cloves, and ginger are used for both food and medicine.
A look into the lives of farmers, the tools they use, and the process of tilling, sowing, and harvesting.
Identifying different flowers, their blooming seasons, and their various uses in perfumes, dyes, and decorations.
How animals sense their environment through different types of ears and how their skin patterns help them survive.
Studying how the shape of a bird's beak and claws tells us about what it eats and where it lives.
The tradition of community kitchens like Langar and Mid-day meals in schools, promoting equality through food.
Water for Life
Understanding water sources, the importance of conservation, and the challenges of water scarcity in different parts of India.
Tracing the journey of a river from the mountains to the sea and how human activities affect its purity.
Learning about traditional water harvesting like Stepwells (Baolis) and modern methods to save water.
Methods of purifying water and understanding water-borne diseases like cholera and malaria.
Calculating water usage and identifying ways to reduce wastage in our households and schools.
Shelter and Construction
Examining how homes are built to suit local climates and the materials used in different types of construction.
Comparing temporary shelters like tents and caravans with permanent structures like bungalows and flats.
How architectural features like sloping roofs, stilts, and thick walls help people survive extreme weather.
Identifying the roles of architects, engineers, masons, and laborers in building a structure.
Understanding the life cycles of common household insects like ants and spiders, and how to keep homes clean.
Learning about Dharmshalas, night shelters (Rain Baseras), and community centers for those in need.
Travel and Communication
Exploring the vast transport networks of India and how we connect with others through various means of communication.
Understanding the scale of the railway network and the experience of long-distance travel.
Learning directions and symbols to navigate through local neighborhoods and the map of India.
Different types of bridges, including cement, bamboo, and rope, and how they help people overcome geographic barriers.
The evolution of communication from handwritten letters and telegrams to modern smartphones and the internet.
Exploring famous monuments and the importance of preserving our historical and cultural heritage.