Things Around Us · Term 2

Clothes from Plants and Animals: Natural Fibres

Exploring the sources and properties of natural fibers like cotton, wool, and silk, and their processing into textiles.

Key Questions

  1. What is cotton cloth made from, and where does cotton come from?
  2. How is woollen cloth different from cotton cloth, and when do we wear each type?
  3. How do farmers and weavers work together to make the cloth we wear every day?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

NCERT: Class 7, Chapter 3: Fibre to Fabric
Class: Class 3
Subject: Science (EVS K-5)
Unit: Things Around Us
Period: Term 2

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

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Stations Rotation

Rotate small groups through distinct learning zones — teacher-led, collaborative, and independent — to manage large, ability-diverse classes within a single 45-minute period.

35–55 min

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Classifying natural resources and understanding the importance of sustainable use and conservation.

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Clothes Made by People: Man-Made Fibres

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