India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 1 Science (EVS K-5)
A foundational science course that encourages students to observe, question, and interact with their immediate environment. Students develop scientific inquiry skills through hands-on exploration of living things, materials, and the changing sky.
01My Body and Senses
Students discover how their body parts work together and how their five senses help them understand the world.
Students explore how sight and sound provide information about their surroundings through interactive stations.
Students investigate how smell, taste, and touch provide information, focusing on safety and identification.
Students identify external body parts and understand their specific functions in daily life through movement activities.
Students get an introductory overview of major internal organs like the heart and brain and their basic roles.
Students investigate the importance of hygiene practices like handwashing and bathing for preventing illness.
02The Living World
An introduction to the diversity of plants and animals and their basic needs for survival.
Students observe different types of plants and identify their basic parts like roots, stems, and leaves, understanding their roles.
Students investigate the basic life cycle of a plant, from seed germination to a mature plant.
Students classify plants based on their size and stem characteristics, observing examples in their environment.
Students classify animals based on where they live (land, water, air) and how they move.
Students explore different animal diets, classifying them as herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.
03Food and Nutrition
Exploring where our food comes from and how different foods help us grow and stay strong.
Students trace the journey of food from plants to our dinner plates, identifying edible plant parts.
Students identify common animal products consumed as food and understand their origins.
Students learn about different food groups and the importance of eating a variety of foods for a balanced diet.
Students understand the importance of clean eating habits, including washing food and eating at regular times.
Students investigate why water is essential for all living beings and its various uses in daily life.
04Shelter and Clothing
Examining why we need homes and clothes and how they protect us from the environment.
Students explore the basic needs for shelter and how homes provide protection from weather and danger.
Students compare different types of shelters and the materials used to build them, considering local environment.
Students understand the importance of a clean living environment for health and well-being.
Students explore the basic reasons for wearing clothes, including protection, warmth, and modesty.
Students explore how clothing choices change with seasons and understand the properties of different fabrics.
05Air and Weather
Investigating the invisible air around us and the daily changes in weather patterns.
Students discover that air occupies space and has weight, even though it's invisible.
Students explore the various uses of air in daily life, including breathing, flying kites, and drying clothes.
Students observe and record daily weather conditions like sunny, cloudy, and rainy, identifying key characteristics.
Students learn about the main seasons in India and how weather patterns change throughout the year.
Students are introduced to the Sun as a source of light and heat, essential for life on Earth.
06Safety and Materials
Learning how to stay safe in different environments and exploring the properties of common materials.
Students identify safe and unsafe practices at home, focusing on common hazards and prevention.
Students learn about safety rules to follow at school and on the playground to prevent accidents.
Students identify basic road safety rules, including traffic lights, zebra crossings, and walking on sidewalks.
Students investigate materials based on their properties like hard and soft through hands-on exploration.
Students explore materials based on their texture, identifying smooth and rough surfaces.
07Our Environment and Community
Understanding our surroundings, the importance of cleanliness, and our role in the community.
Students identify important places and people in their immediate neighborhood.
Students learn about various community helpers and how they contribute to society.
Students understand the importance of cleanliness in their school and neighborhood.
Students are introduced to the concepts of reducing waste, reusing items, and recycling materials.
Students observe the plants and animals found in their local environment and understand their importance.
08Light, Sound, and Force
An introduction to basic concepts of light, sound, and simple forces.
Students explore natural and artificial sources of light and how shadows are formed.
Students investigate how sounds are made and how we hear them, exploring different types of sounds.
Students explore the concepts of push and pull as simple forces that cause movement.
09Our Family and Festivals
Understanding the importance of family and celebrating cultural diversity through festivals.
Students identify different family structures (nuclear, joint) and the roles of family members.
Students explore family traditions, customs, and the values that bind families together.
10Time and Directions
Introducing basic concepts of time, days, months, and cardinal directions.
Students differentiate between day and night and identify activities associated with each.
Students learn the sequence of days of the week and months of the year.