India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 4 Science (EVS K-5)
A comprehensive inquiry into the natural and built environments of India. Students investigate biological systems, resource management, and physical properties through hands-on observation and investigation.
01Family and Relationships
An exploration of social structures and how family dynamics change over time, focusing on individual roles and community interactions.
Investigating various family structures (nuclear, joint, single-parent) and the roles individuals play within them.
Exploring how the arrival of new members through birth or marriage impacts family dynamics and traditions.
Investigating how family moves (transfers, migration) affect family life, schooling, and community connections.
Comparing and contrasting daily life, values, and challenges faced by different generations within a family through storytelling.
Examining how household chores and responsibilities are traditionally divided and how they can be shared.
Exploring different professions and challenging stereotypes about who can do what job.
Identifying various community helpers (e.g., doctors, police, farmers) and understanding their contributions.
02The Plant Kingdom
A deep dive into plant morphology, physiology, and the diversity of flora in different habitats, emphasizing ecological roles.
Understanding the hidden support systems of plants, focusing on root types, functions, and adaptations.
Investigating the structure and function of stems, including water transport and support.
Investigating the structure and function of leaves, focusing on photosynthesis and transpiration.
Investigating the different parts of a flower and their roles in plant reproduction.
Understanding the process of pollination by insects, wind, and water, and how seeds are formed.
Exploring the diversity of fruits and seeds, and the various strategies plants use for seed dispersal.
Studying how plants adapt their structures and functions to survive in diverse environments like deserts, wetlands, and mountains.
03Animal Worlds
Examining animal behavior, habitats, classification, and the ethics of human-animal interaction, including conservation.
Classifying animals based on their characteristics, focusing on mammals and birds.
Classifying animals based on their characteristics, focusing on reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Exploring how different habitats (forests, deserts, oceans, rivers) support diverse animal life.
Studying why animals live in herds, colonies, or packs, and analyzing their communication and leadership patterns.
Analyzing how physical features like ears and eyes help animals perceive their environment and survive.
Investigating how animal skins, fur, scales, and camouflage patterns aid in protection and survival.
Investigating the relationship between an animal's anatomy (beaks, teeth, claws) and its diet and feeding strategies.
04Food and Nutrition
Tracing the journey of food from the farm to the plate, understanding digestion, and the importance of a balanced diet.
Identifying different food items and classifying them based on whether they come from plants or animals.
Mapping the agricultural process, from cultivation to harvesting, and the labor involved in food production.
Investigating simple methods of food preservation (e.g., drying, salting, refrigeration) and their importance.
Understanding the components of a balanced diet, the role of different nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals), and their sources.
Understanding how the human body breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
05Water and Life
Investigating water sources, the water cycle, purification methods, and the impact of water scarcity and pollution.
Identifying natural (rivers, lakes, rain) and artificial (wells, dams) water sources.
Exploring evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection as key stages of the continuous water cycle.
Investigating the physical properties of water in its solid, liquid, and gaseous states through experiments.
06Shelter and Travel
Studying diverse housing styles, the principles of mapping, and the logistics of transportation and communication networks.
Comparing houses built in different geographical regions (mountains, deserts, plains) and their adaptations to climate.
Investigating various building materials (e.g., mud, brick, wood), their properties, and how they are used in constructing shelters.
Drawing and describing one's own home and the important places in the immediate neighborhood.
Learning to read simple maps, understand cardinal directions (North, South, East, West), and basic map symbols.
Practicing navigation skills using compasses and understanding basic GPS concepts.
07Weather and Climate
Understanding atmospheric phenomena, weather patterns, and the factors influencing regional climates.
Identifying and measuring key weather elements: temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.
Investigating how solar energy drives atmospheric processes, including heating and air movement.
Understanding the concept of air pressure, its measurement, and how pressure differences create winds.
08Light, Sound, and Force
Exploring fundamental concepts of light, sound, and various types of forces through observation and experimentation.
Investigating light as a form of energy, its rectilinear propagation, and how shadows are formed.
Exploring image formation by plane mirrors and understanding the concept of reflection.
Understanding sound as a vibration, its production, and how we hear sounds.
Exploring how different musical instruments produce sound and distinguishing between musical sound and noise.
09Electricity and Circuits
Introduction to electric current, simple circuits, and the effects of electricity.
Understanding electric current, its sources (e.g., batteries, mains), and its uses in daily life.
Constructing simple electric circuits using batteries, wires, and bulbs.
Identifying materials that conduct electricity and those that insulate, and their practical applications.