India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 3 Science (EVS K-5)
An inquiry-based science curriculum for third grade that encourages students to observe, classify, and protect their local environment. Students develop scientific skills through hands-on investigation of plants, animals, water, and human systems.
Nature's Variety: Plants and Animals
Students explore the diversity of flora and fauna in their immediate surroundings through observation and classification.
Investigating different types of leaves, their shapes, colors, and textures found in the local neighborhood.
Comparing how different animals move and identifying the body parts they use for locomotion.
Examining the varied habitats animals build or find to stay safe and raise their young.
Water: The Lifeline
An investigation into the sources, uses, and conservation of water in daily life.
Identifying where our water comes from and how it is used in households and farms.
Exploring how water changes forms and how humans have traditionally stored it.
Developing strategies to prevent water wastage and understanding the importance of conservation.
Food and Nutrition
Understanding where our food comes from and the importance of a balanced diet.
Exploring regional food diversity and the different parts of plants we consume.
Methods of cooking and how we keep food fresh for longer periods.
Shelter and Travel
Investigating different types of houses and the ways people communicate and travel.
Studying how climate and available materials influence house construction.
Learning to use symbols and directions to represent local spaces.
Exploring gestures, signs, and symbols as means of conveying messages.
Family and Work
Exploring social structures, family dynamics, and the variety of occupations in a community.
Understanding family trees and how families support each other.
Identifying different professions and the tools used by various workers.
Comparing indoor and outdoor games and the rules that govern them.
Materials and Resources
Investigating the properties of common materials and how we use natural resources.
Exploring the process of making things from clay and the properties of earth.
Examining where fabrics come from and how they are made into clothing.
Understanding the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.