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.