Air and Why It Matters
Investigating the composition of air and its importance for living organisms and weather phenomena.
Key Questions
- Can you feel air? Name two ways you know air is there even though you cannot see it.
- Why do all living things — people, animals, and plants — need air to survive?
- What makes air dirty? Can you name two things that pollute the air around us?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
Experiential Learning
Learning through doing and structured reflection — aligned to NEP 2020 and competency-based education across CBSE, ICSE, and state boards.
30–60 min
Think-Pair-Share
A three-phase structured discussion strategy that gives every student in a large Class individual thinking time, partner dialogue, and a structured pathway to contribute to whole-class learning — aligned with NEP 2020 competency-based outcomes.
10–20 min
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