About the Book
The Blue Planet, Environmental Studies Activity Book is a series of five books for Classes 1 to 5.The series is planned to meet the vision of NCF(National Curriculum Framework), by the National Council of Educational Research and Training(NCERT).
Salient features of the series
- Each chapter is developed with well graded topics closely linked with the daily experiences of the children from their surroundings.
- Concepts or topics are presented using simple language, illustrated with vibrant colourful pictures.
- All the text are given in a logical manner for better understanding.
- Each chapter is introduced with an interesting and interactive warm-up exercise as a Starter.
- Many interesting facts related to each chapter are placed under Fact File to develop the natural curiosity in young minds and become a useful tool for extended learning.
- In-text exercises and some hands-on activities are provided in In-Text Activities section to sharpen the concepts thoroughly.
- Some moral values and good advices are put in the section of Granny Says to inculcate values and manners in children.
- Suggestive guidelines for teachers are given in Teacher's Note to enhance the teaching learning process.
- A variety of questions are provided in Let's Revise section at the end of each chapter, which encourage children to recall, compare and analyse different concepts and phenomena.
- Two test papers are designed for Half Yearly Examination and Annual Examination in each book.
Some other components of the series
- · Practice Assignments based on each chapter of Course book have been prepared to enhance the understanding and ability to retain the learnt facts in children.
- This will help to improve children's thinking and communication skills as well as their analytical and presentation skills.
- Online support
- The Activity Book : Activities are designed as worksheets that can easily fit into the teaching learning programme.
- E-book (for teachers only)· Teacher's Resource Book
- A plan to achieve the learning objectives for effective teaching.
- Overview of the lesson to help teachers easily recapitulate the finer points of the lessons.
- A complete Answer Key of each chapter of the course book.
Hope, the series will help children understand and appreciate the process of learning a thrilling and enjoyable experience. Constructive criticism and suggestions are welcome.
