April 2011
LESSON-Crop production and management
KEY CONCEPTS-Agricultural practices,types of crops,basic agricultural practices like
preparation of soil,agricultural implements,sowing,adding manure and
fertilizer,irrigation,protection from weeds,harvesting and storage.
Key words-crop,Kharif crop,Rabi crop,harvesting,
threshing,irrigation,weeding,winnowing,ploughing
Learning outcomes-LWiBAT
i)Name the crops in their area
ii)Define a crop.
iii)Give examples of rabi and kharif crops.
iv)Compare the climatic conditions for different crops.
v)Explain the process of irrigation
vi)Compare the traditional and modern methods of irrigation.
vii)Discuss wastage of crops and price hike due to lack of proper storage and
transportation.
Formative Assessment-Evaluation:
1. Fill in the blanks:
a)The supply of water to crops at regular intervals is called--------------.
b)The removal of weeds is called--------------------------.
2.Define:a)Threshing b)Winnowing
3.Short answers:a)Give two examples of kharif and rabi crops.
b)What is manuring?
4.Long answers: Write the differences between manures and fertilizers.
Activity learning: Collect new agricultural machine pictures and paste them in
the note book.
LESSON :STARS AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM:
KEY CONCEPTS:Celestial Objects,The Moon,The Stars, Constellations,The Solar
System,Members of the Solar system Artificial Satellites.
KEY WORDS:Celestial objects,Phases of the moon, Constellations,Light
year,Pole star,Remote sensing ,Natural and artificial satellites.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:LWiBAT
i)List the names of celestial objects.
ii)Understand why phases of the moon occur.
iii)Describe the moons surface.
iv)Define Light year.
v)Name the constellations.
vi)Locate the Pole Star.
vii)Reason out why the distance between stars is expressed in Light Year.
viii)Describe different planets.
ix)Differentiate meteors from meteorites.
x)Define asteroids and comets.
xi)List the uses of artificial satellites.
EVALUATION:
1.Fill in the blanks:i)--------------- is the brightest planet in the sky.
ii)A body revolving around another body is called------------.
2.Define:i)Constellation ii)Orbit
3.Short Answers: i) Mention two uses of artificial satellites.
ii)Write the difference between meteors and meteorites.
4.Long Answers: Describe the surface of the moon.
LEARNING ACTIVITY:Collect pictures and information about different planets
and constellations.
SYNTHETIC FIBRES month: may
KEY POINTS: Natural & Synthetic fibres, Types of synthetic fibres, Characteristics
of synthetic fibres, Plastics, Plastics & Environment.
KEY WORDS : Synthetic fibres, Acrylic, Artificial silk, Nylon, Polymer, Plastic ,
Rayon, Thermoplastic, Thermosetting Plastic, Bio-degradable, Non-biodegradable.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: LWiBAT
(1). Give examples of natural & synthetic fibres
(2). Explain why some fibres are synthetic?
(3) Reason out why rayon is different from synthetic fibres.
(4) Give examples that indicates that nylon fibres are very strong.
(5) State the characteristics of synthetic fibres.
(6)differtiate between thermoplastic & thermosetting plastic
(7) Tabulate the advantages of using plastic container.
(8) Differentiate between bio-degradable & non-bio-degradable substance.
EVALUATION:
Fill in the blanks:
(1) Like synthetic fibres plastics are also ---------(2) Polythene is an example of -----Define:
(1) Thermosetting plastic (2). Polymers
Short answer
(1). List two characteristics of plastic
(2) Give two uses of nylon
Long Answers:
(1) Avoid Plastics are far as possible. Comment on this advice.
MONTH: JUN-JULY
LESSON :FORCE AND PRESSURE
KEY CONCEPTS: Force,force due to interaction,exploring force,effects of
force,types of force,pressure,atmospheric pressure
KEY WORDS:Force,Frictional force,gravitational force,contact and non contact
force,electrostatic force,pressure.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:LWiBAT
i)Define force.
ii)Give examples of force.
iii)Explain the effects of force.
iv)Demonstrate activities related to pressure.
v)Discuss different types of force.
vi)Tabulate the uses and effects of force.
EVALUATION:Fill in the blanks:
i)The force exerted by muscles is called-----------------------.
ii)Force acting on unit area is called---------------------Define: Force, electrostatic force
Short Answers:i)Mention the effects of force.
ii)Give examples of contact and non contact force.
Long Answers:Write an activity to show that liquids exert pressure at the sane
depth.
MONTH:JULY
LESSON: MICROORGANISMS
KEY CONCEPTS:Major groups of microorganisms,uses of
microorganisms,diseases caused by microorganisms,food preservation and
Nitrogen cycle.
KEY WORDS:Microorganisms,Communicable diseases,preservation
antibiotics,nitrogen fixation,fermentation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:LWiBAT
i)Name the microorganisms.
ii)Give examples of major groups of microorganisms.
iii)Explain the process of breeding in microorganisms.
iv)Recommend ways to keep the surroundings clean.
v)List the uses of microorganisms.
vi)Prepare a chart of diseases caused by microbes.
vii)Relate the uses of preservation used in everyday life.
viii)Write a report why antibiotics should not be overused.
ix)Describe the process of nitrogen cycle.
EVALUATION:1.Fill in the blanks:
i)Alcohol is produced with the help of ------------------------.
ii)Yellow vein is caused due to ------------------.
2.Define:Communicable diseases, fermentation.
3. Short Answers:i)What are the major uses of microorganisms?
ii)What are antibiotics?Give examples.
4.Long Answers: Draw and explain nitrogen cycle.
Activity:Permanent slides,CAL,Collecting information about diseases caused by
microbes.
MONTH:JULY
LESSON:COAL AND PETROLEUM.
KEY CONCEPTS:Exhaustable and inexhaustible natural resources,fossil
fuels,formation of coal and petroleum,refining of petroleum,conservation of
natural resources.
KEY WORDS:Fossil fuels,exhaustible and inexhaustible resources,refinery.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:LWiBAT
i)List resources which are exhaustible and inexhaustible.
ii)Define fossil fuels.
iii)Give examples of fossil fuels.
iv)Explain the formation of coal and petroleum.
v)Explain the process of refining.
vi)Discuss the characteristics of coke and coal gas.
vii)Discuss various applications of constituents of petroleum.
ACTIVITY: CAL,Map to locate coal and petroleum deposits in India.
L. Metals and non metals : Month : June -JUly
KEY CONCEPTS: Physical properties of metals & non-metals, Chemical
properties of metals & non-metals, Uses of metals & non-metals
KEY WORDS: Atom, malleability, ductility, conductor, displacement reation,
hardness, mettaloid, sonorous.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: LWiBAT
(1). Define terms like ductility & malleability
(2). Giv e examples of metals & non-metals
(3). Differentiate between metal & non-metal
(4). Give reason for rusting of iron
(5). Explain the reaction of metal & non-metal with oxygen, water,acid, &
bases
(6). Write symbols & formulae of elements & compounds
(7), Write chemical equations
(8). Discuss uses of metals & non-metal
EVALUATION:
Fill in the blanks
(1). The property of metal by which it can be drawn into wires is called------(2) Na metal is stored under --------
Define: Malleability, displacement reaction
Short Answers:
(1). Write symbols for sodium, aluminium
(2). Give 2 uses of metals & non-metals
Long answers:
Complete the following equations:
CuSO4 (aq) + Zn  --------------------SO2 + H2O
----------------
Write difference between metals & non-metals.
L. Combustion
month ; August
Key concepts: Condition necessary for combustion, inflammable substances ,
Types of combustion zones of flame, fuel efficiency, global warming
Key words: Combustion, ignition temperature, inflammable substances,
calorific value global warming
Learning outcomes: LWiBAT
Define combustion
Distinguish between combustible & non combustible substances.
Plan an activity to show condition necessary for combustion.
Compare ignition temperature of different substances.
Discuss the uses of inflammable substance like petrol and LPG.
Distinguish between rapid and spontaneous combustion.
Identify the zones of flame.
Compare the calorific value of different fuels and discuss the characteristics of
a good fuel.
Evaluation
Fill in the blanks
Fuel must be heated to its --------- before it starts burning.
Unit in which the calorific value of a fuel is expressed -------.
Define : combustion, calorific value
Short answer
Compare LPG and wood as fuels.
Explain how CO2 is able control fire?
Long answer
Draw and explain the zones of flame.
L.Conservation of plants and animals Month: August –September
Key concept: Deforestation and
its causes, conservation of forest and wild
life, biosphere reserve, flora and fauna, wild life sanctuary, Red data book,
recycling of paper and reforestation
Learning outcomes: LW iBAT
List causes for deforestation.
Explain the consequences of deforestation
Investigate the effects on animals due to deforestation.
Prepare slogans to protect our environment
Name flora & fauna present in there biodiversity.
Show areas of National park, biosphere reserves in an outline map of our state
and India.
Discuss different ways to save to save paper
Activity: Computer aided lesson, map work
Evaluation
Fill in the blanks
Species found only in a particular area is known as --------.
------- book contains a record of endangered species.
Short answer
1.Why should we conserve biodiversity?
2. What is Red data book?
Long answer
Why should paper be saved? Prepare a list of ways by which you can save
paper?
MONTH-AUGUST
LESSON-FRICTION
KEY CONCEPTS:Friction,factors affecting friction,Friction-a necessary evil,types
of friction.
KEY WORDS: Friction,interlocking,rolling,sliding,static friction,drag,lubricants.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
LWiBAT
i)Define friction.
ii)Explain the factors affecting fri ction
iii)Discuss the causes of friction.
iv)Reason out why sliding friction is slightly smaller than static friction.
v)Discuss ways to reduce friction.
vi)Relate the similarity in shapes of an aeroplane and a bird.
vii)Identify that friction cannot be entirely eliminated.
EVALUATION: Fill in the blanks:
i)Sliding friction is------------------ than static friction.
ii)Friction depends on ------------------------ of the surface.
Define: Friction,lubricant
Short Answers: Explain why sportsmen use shoes with spikes.
Long Answers: Give examples to show that friction is both a friend and a foe.