Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 6 Science (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum nurtures students' curiosity and understanding of scientific concepts through inquiry-based learning, hands-on activities, and real-life applications.
April – Food: Where Does It Come From?
- Theme: Understanding Food Sources
- Concepts:
- Sources of food (plants and animals)
- Components of food (fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, meat)
- Importance of a balanced diet
- Activities:
- Classifying foods based on sources
- Preparing a food chart for healthy eating
- Group discussions on the importance of nutrition
- Assessment: Food sources quiz and worksheet
May – Components of Food
- Theme: Nutrients in Our Diet
- Concepts:
- Major nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals)
- Deficiency diseases and their prevention
- Importance of water and roughage
- Activities:
- Identifying nutrients in different food items
- Creating a balanced diet plan
- Hands-on food test experiments (starch, protein, fat tests)
- Assessment: Nutrients and their functions test
June – Fibre to Fabric
- Theme: The Journey of Fabric
- Concepts:
- Natural fibres (cotton, wool, silk) and synthetic fibres
- Process of making fabric (from fibre to yarn to fabric)
- Weaving and knitting techniques
- Activities:
- Collecting and identifying different fabric samples
- Weaving small mats using paper strips
- Discussion on sustainable fabrics
- Assessment: Fibre identification quiz
July – Sorting Materials into Groups
- Theme: Understanding Matter
- Concepts:
- Classification of materials based on properties (appearance, hardness, solubility, conductivity)
- Natural and man-made materials
- Activities:
- Sorting objects based on properties
- Simple experiments to test solubility and conductivity
- Classifying household materials into groups
- Assessment: Classification worksheet and quiz
August – Changes Around Us
- Theme: Understanding Physical and Chemical Changes**
- Concepts:
- Reversible and irreversible changes
- Physical vs. chemical changes
- Effects of temperature on materials
- Activities:
- Hands-on experiments (melting, freezing, dissolving)
- Observing and recording changes in daily life
- Role-play to explain reversible and irreversible changes
- Assessment: Practical test and short quiz
September – The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings
- Theme: Adaptation in Living Beings
- Concepts:
- Characteristics of living organisms
- Adaptations in plants and animals based on habitat
- Terrestrial and aquatic habitats
- Activities:
- Observing local plant and animal adaptations
- Creating a habitat model
- Class discussion on survival strategies of animals
- Assessment: Adaptations test
October – Motion and Measurement of Distances
- Theme: Measuring Movement**
- Concepts:
- Types of motion (linear, circular, periodic)
- Measurement units (SI and non-standard units)
- Use of measuring tools
- Activities:
- Measuring classroom objects using different tools
- Experimenting with types of motion in everyday life
- Creating a timeline of the evolution of transportation
- Assessment: Measurement worksheet
November – Light, Shadows, and Reflections
- 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
- Mirror reflection experiments
- Observing shadow movement during the day
- Assessment: Light and shadow quiz
December – Electricity and Circuits
- Theme: Understanding Electric Current
- Concepts:
- Electrical components (cell, switch, bulb, wire)
- Conductors and insulators
- Simple circuit construction
- Activities:
- Building a simple electric circuit
- Identifying conductors and insulators
- Safety precautions when using electricity
- Assessment: Circuit-making assessment
January – Water: A Precious Resource
- Theme: Importance of Water
- Concepts:
- Sources of water and its importance
- Conservation of water
- Water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation)
- Activities:
- Water filtration experiment
- Poster-making on water conservation
- Discussion on water scarcity and solutions
- Assessment: Water cycle diagram test
February – Air Around Us
- Theme: The Invisible Life-Giver
- Concepts:
- Composition of air (oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide)
- Importance of air for living organisms
- Air pollution and its effects
- Activities:
- Observing dust particles in the air
- Group discussions on reducing pollution
- Experiment to show the presence of air
- Assessment: Air composition quiz
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Consolidating Scientific Concepts
- Concepts:
- Reviewing all topics covered during the year
- Activities:
- Science quiz competition
- Group presentations
- Hands-on revision experiments
- Assessment: Comprehensive final test
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Hands-on Science Experiments: Engaging students in practical activities to enhance understanding.
- Field Trips: Visits to botanical gardens, water treatment plants, and science museums.
- Environmental Awareness Projects: Encouraging students to take part in clean-up drives and conservation projects.
- Assessments:
- Monthly formative assessments
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group and individual projects
This structured curriculum ensures that Grade 6 students develop a solid foundation in science through inquiry-based and experiential learning.