Nature's Variety: Plants and Animals · Term 1

Small Creatures Around Us

Exploring the diverse world of invertebrates, including insects, worms, and mollusks, and their ecological roles.

Key Questions

  1. Can you name five insects or small creatures you have seen in your garden or school?
  2. How is an ant different from a butterfly? What body parts do they share?
  3. Why do you think insects like bees are important for flowers and the fruits we eat?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

NCERT: Class 7, Chapter 9: Reproduction in Animals
Class: Class 3
Subject: Science (EVS K-5)
Unit: Nature's Variety: Plants and Animals
Period: Term 1

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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Gallery Walk

Students rotate through stations posted around the classroom, analysing prompts and building on each other's written responses — a high-engagement format that works across CBSE, ICSE, and state board contexts.

30–50 min

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Plants in Different Places

Examining how different plants have adapted their structures and functions to survive in various habitats (deserts, aquatic, mountains).

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Seeds and How They Grow

Investigating how plants reproduce through seeds, fruits, and spores, and the methods of seed dispersal.

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Animals with Backbones

Classifying animals into major vertebrate groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish) based on key characteristics.

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