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.
My Body and Senses
Students discover how their body parts work together and how their five senses help them understand the world.
Exploring how sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch provide information about our surroundings.
Identifying external body parts and understanding their specific functions in daily life.
Investigating the importance of hygiene, exercise, and rest for maintaining a healthy body.
The Living World
An introduction to the diversity of plants and animals and their basic needs for survival.
Observing different types of plants and identifying their basic parts like roots, stems, and leaves.
Classifying animals based on where they live and how they move.
Distinguishing between things that grow and breathe and things that do not.
Food and Nutrition
Exploring where our food comes from and how different foods help us grow and stay strong.
Tracing the journey of food from farms and plants to our dinner plates.
Understanding the importance of a balanced meal and clean eating habits.
Investigating why water is essential for all living beings and how to conserve it.
Shelter and Clothing
Examining why we need homes and clothes and how they protect us from the environment.
Comparing different types of shelters and the materials used to build them.
Exploring how clothing choices change with seasons and occasions.
Understanding the importance of a clean living environment for health.
Air and Weather
Investigating the invisible air around us and the daily changes in weather patterns.
Discovering that air occupies space and is necessary for all living things.
Observing and recording daily weather conditions like sunny, rainy, and windy.
An introduction to the objects we see in the day and night sky.
Safety and Materials
Learning how to stay safe in different environments and exploring the properties of common materials.
Identifying safe and unsafe practices at home, school, and on the road.
Investigating what things are made of and their simple properties like hard, soft, or smooth.
Understanding how we can care for our environment by managing waste properly.