About the Book

The latest series EXPLORING SCIENCE for Classes 6 to 8 follows the concept of "Learning without burden" as a guiding principle. Science has to be understood as a lively and growing body of knowledge. The children have to learn the dynamism
of science by observing things closely, recording observations and then drawing inferences from what they observe. Observations are to be made by performing such activities which can be easily performed by the children, often without costly equipment, and even at their homes. When science is learnt in this manner, the children would learn the ways of nature and start appreciating it.

Over the past many years the heavy load of school bags has become a serious threat to the health and well-being of the students. It is not only affecting their physical health but also causing anxiety in them. So, in order to reduce this load, each book
(for classes 6 to 8) has been divided into two parts — Part-A (for first term) and Part-B (for second term).

The salient features of each book are :

• It is in strict accordance with the latest N.C.E.R.T. syllabus.
• It encourages the learning of science through activities. The activities provide hands-on experience to the learners.
• It explains laws and principles of science in a clear and concise way The series has updated information along with interesting facts in the form of 'Did you know?'
• Exercises and Activities / Projects are given at the end of each chapter.
• Exercises contain Multiple Choice Questions , Fill in the Blanks , True and False, Match the Statements , Short Answer Type Questions , etc,
• Activity/ project contains Activities , Projects , Charts , Models, Class Response, Visit, Quiz, Topics for Seminar / Debate.
• This type of assessment develop skills of comprehension of concepts, enhance knowledge and application Of what is Life skills relevant to the chapters are given at the end of each chapter.
• One Model Test Paper is given at the end of each book.
• Two Periodic Test Papers are given at appropriate places for Periodic Assessments.

This new series of Exploring Science will reduce the burden but will stimulate and miaximise the leaming curiosity in students. We look forward to any other suggestions or criticisms aimed at further improvement of the books in this series.

— Authors