Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 4 Science (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum helps students develop a strong foundation in scientific concepts through observation, experimentation, and practical applications.
April – Living and Non-Living Things
- Theme: Understanding the World Around Us
- Concepts:
- Characteristics of living and non-living things
- Basic needs of living things (air, water, food)
- Growth and reproduction in plants and animals
- Activities:
- Sorting living and non-living objects
- Observing plant growth over time
- Group discussions on characteristics of life
- Assessment: Worksheets and oral quizzes
May – Parts of Plants and Their Functions
- Theme: Structure of Plants
- Concepts:
- Different parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruit)
- Functions of each part
- Photosynthesis and its importance
- Activities:
- Plant dissection and labeling
- Observing transpiration using a plastic bag
- Growing seeds and recording observations
- Assessment: Quiz on plant parts and functions
June – Animals and Their Adaptations
- Theme: Surviving in Different Habitats
- Concepts:
- Classification of animals (herbivores, carnivores, omnivores)
- Animal adaptations for survival
- Food chains and food webs
- Activities:
- Creating a food chain collage
- Identifying adaptations of animals through videos
- Group presentation on different habitats
- Assessment: Classification exercise and quiz
July – Human Body and Its Organs
- Theme: How Our Body Works
- Concepts:
- Major organs and their functions (heart, lungs, brain, stomach)
- Skeletal and muscular system
- Importance of a balanced diet for a healthy body
- Activities:
- Creating a human body model with labels
- "Guess the Organ" game
- Group discussions on healthy habits
- Assessment: Labeling exercises and oral tests
August – Food and Nutrition
- Theme: Healthy Eating
- Concepts:
- Nutrients in food (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals)
- Balanced diet and its importance
- Deficiency diseases and their prevention
- Activities:
- Preparing a healthy meal chart
- Sorting food items into different nutrient categories
- Discussing the importance of exercise and good eating habits
- Assessment: Food pyramid and quiz
September – Water and Its Conservation
- Theme: Every Drop Counts
- Concepts:
- Sources of water (rain, rivers, lakes, groundwater)
- Water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation)
- Conservation of water at home and school
- Activities:
- Demonstrating the water cycle using models
- Chart-making on ways to save water
- Measuring daily water usage at home
- Assessment: Water conservation project
October – Air and Its Properties
- Theme: Understanding Air Around Us
- Concepts:
- Composition of air
- Properties of air (occupies space, exerts pressure)
- Air pollution and its effects
- Activities:
- Balloon experiments to demonstrate air pressure
- Observing wind patterns using simple tools
- Creating pollution awareness posters
- Assessment: Air properties quiz
November – Light and Shadows
- Theme: Playing with Light
- Concepts:
- Sources of light (natural and artificial)
- Formation of shadows and their properties
- Transparent, translucent, and opaque objects
- Activities:
- Shadow puppetry
- Observing how shadow sizes change during the day
- Experimenting with different materials and light sources
- Assessment: Shadow observation project
December – Force, Work, and Energy
- Theme: Motion and Energy
- Concepts:
- Types of forces (push and pull)
- Different forms of energy (heat, light, sound)
- Simple machines (lever, pulley, wheel and axle)
- Activities:
- Tug-of-war to demonstrate force
- Using household items to demonstrate simple machines
- Group project on energy-saving tips
- Assessment: Force and energy worksheets
January – Our Environment and Conservation
- Theme: Protecting Nature
- Concepts:
- Components of the environment (biotic and abiotic)
- Pollution and its impact on nature
- Steps to conserve natural resources
- Activities:
- Plantation drives
- Identifying pollutants in the neighborhood
- Group discussions on "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"
- Assessment: Environmental awareness test
February – Earth and Space
- Theme: Exploring the Universe
- Concepts:
- The solar system (planets, sun, moon)
- Rotation and revolution of the Earth
- Phases of the Moon
- Activities:
- Creating a solar system model
- Observing the moon phases for a week
- Watching educational videos on space exploration
- Assessment: Space quiz and model-making
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Consolidation of Learning
- Concepts:
- Reviewing all major topics
- Activities:
- Science trivia quizzes
- Hands-on revision experiments
- Group presentations on favorite science topics
- Assessment: Comprehensive final exam
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Hands-on Experiments: Encouraging curiosity through simple experiments like growing plants, measuring shadows, and observing water condensation.
- Field Trips: Visits to botanical gardens, science museums, and recycling plants.
- Science in Daily Life: Encouraging students to observe scientific concepts in their surroundings.
- Assessments:
- Monthly formative assessments
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group and individual science projects
This curriculum ensures that Grade 4 students develop a comprehensive understanding of scientific principles, fostering curiosity and practical application in everyday life.