Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 5 Science (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum is designed to develop a deeper understanding of scientific concepts through observation, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on activities.
April – Living and Non-Living Things
- Theme: Understanding Life Around Us
- Concepts:
- Characteristics of living and non-living things
- Growth, movement, reproduction, and nutrition in living things
- Differences between plants and animals
- Activities:
- Observing plant growth in different environments
- Group discussions on characteristics of living things
- Sorting activity: living vs non-living
- Assessment: Worksheets and oral quiz
May – Parts of Plants and Their Functions
- Theme: Exploring the World of Plants
- Concepts:
- Structure of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruit)
- Functions of different parts of the plant
- Photosynthesis and transpiration
- Activities:
- Hands-on plant dissection and observation
- Leaf experiment to observe transpiration
- Diagram drawing and labeling
- Assessment: Plant structure test
June – Animals and Their Adaptations
- Theme: Surviving in Different Habitats
- Concepts:
- Adaptations of animals to different habitats (land, water, air)
- Classification of animals based on habitat and food habits
- Food chain and food web
- Activities:
- Creating a food web chart
- Role-play animal adaptations
- Video presentations on animal habitats
- Assessment: Quiz on adaptation types
July – Human Body and Its Systems
- Theme: How Our Body Works
- Concepts:
- Digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems
- Functions of major organs
- Importance of good health and hygiene
- Activities:
- Making a model of the digestive system
- Breathing rate experiment
- Role-play on healthy habits
- Assessment: Human body labeling worksheet
August – Food and Nutrition
- Theme: Eating for Good Health
- Concepts:
- Nutrients in food (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals)
- Importance of a balanced diet
- Deficiency diseases and prevention
- Activities:
- Preparing a balanced diet chart
- Sorting food items by nutrients
- Cooking a simple healthy meal
- Assessment: Nutrient identification quiz
September – Water and Its Conservation
- Theme: Saving Every Drop
- Concepts:
- Properties of water (solid, liquid, gas)
- Water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation)
- Conservation of water at home and school
- Activities:
- Water filtration experiment
- Creating posters on saving water
- Tracking daily water usage
- Assessment: Water cycle diagram test
October – Air and Its Properties
- Theme: The Air Around Us
- Concepts:
- Composition and importance of air
- Properties of air (occupies space, exerts pressure)
- Causes and effects of air pollution
- Activities:
- Balloon experiment to show air pressure
- Observing effects of air pollution in surroundings
- Group discussion on how to reduce pollution
- Assessment: Air properties worksheet
November – Light and Shadows
- Theme: Exploring Light
- Concepts:
- Sources of light (natural and artificial)
- Formation of shadows and their properties
- Reflection and refraction of light
- Activities:
- Shadow puppetry activity
- Experiment with mirrors to study reflection
- Observing light passing through different materials
- Assessment: Light and shadow quiz
December – Force, Work, and Energy
- Theme: Understanding Motion and Energy
- Concepts:
- Types of forces (push, pull, friction, gravity)
- Different forms of energy (heat, light, sound)
- Work and simple machines
- Activities:
- Hands-on experiments with levers and pulleys
- Observing force and motion in everyday life
- Energy-saving awareness project
- Assessment: Force and energy worksheet
January – Our Environment and Conservation
- Theme: Caring for Our Planet
- Concepts:
- Components of the environment (biotic and abiotic)
- Pollution (air, water, soil) and its effects
- Steps to protect the environment
- Activities:
- Nature walk to observe surroundings
- Recycling waste in the classroom
- Poster-making competition on environmental conservation
- Assessment: Environmental conservation quiz
February – The Solar System
- Theme: Exploring Space
- Concepts:
- The Sun, planets, and their orbits
- Rotation and revolution of Earth
- Phases of the Moon
- Activities:
- Creating a solar system model
- Tracking moon phases over a month
- Watching videos on space exploration
- Assessment: Solar system quiz
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Recapping Learning
- Concepts:
- Revising all key concepts covered in the year
- Activities:
- Mock tests and quizzes
- Group presentations
- Fun revision games and storytelling
- Assessment: Final comprehensive test
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Experiments and Demonstrations: Hands-on learning with simple experiments.
- Field Trips: Visits to science museums, botanical gardens, and recycling plants.
- Science in Daily Life: Encouraging students to relate science concepts to everyday activities.
- Assessments:
- Monthly quizzes
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group and individual projects
This curriculum ensures that Grade 5 students develop a strong understanding of scientific concepts, fostering curiosity, exploration, and practical application.