(For Grade I – Bilingual List)
Here is a list of essential vocabulary items for the topic "Introduction to Science and Observation Skills." Each word/phrase is given in English first, followed by its Hindi equivalent (with simple transliteration where helpful). These words are suitable for young learners and can be used for flashcards, charts, or word walls.
- Science – विज्ञान (Vigyaan)
- Scientist – वैज्ञानिक (Vaigyaanik)
- Observation – निरीक्षण (Nireekshan)
- Senses – इन्द्रियाँ (Indriyaan)
- Five senses – पाँच इन्द्रियाँ (Paanch Indriyaan)
- Eyes – आँखें (Aankhen)
- See / Look – देखना (Dekhna)
- Ears – कान (Kaan)
- Hear / Listen – सुनना (Sunna)
- Nose – नाक (Naak)
- Smell – सूँघना (Soonghna)
- Tongue – जीभ (Jeebh)
- Taste – चखना (Chakhna)
- Skin – त्वचा (Tvacha)
- Touch / Feel – छूना / महसूस करना (Chhoona / Mahsoos Karna)
- Describe – वर्णन करना (Varnan Karna)
- Colour – रंग (Rang)
- Red – लाल (Laal)
- Soft – मुलायम (Mulaayam)
- Hard / Rough – कठोर / खुरदरा (Kathor / Khurdara)
- Cold – ठंडा (Thanda)
- Warm – गर्म (Garm)
- Sound – आवाज़ / ध्वनि (Aawaaz / Dhvani)
- Smell (noun) – खुशबू / गंध (Khushboo / Gandh)
- Flower – फूल (Phool)
- Fruit – फल (Phal)
- Leaf – पत्ता (Patta)
- Tree – पेड़ (Ped)
- Bell – घंटी (Ghantee)
- Cloth – कपड़ा (Kapda)
- Stone – पत्थर (Patthar)
- Curious – जिज्ञासु (Jigyaasu)
- World – दुनिया (Duniya)
- Around us – हमारे आस-पास (Hamaare Aas-paas)
- Learn – सीखना (Seekhna)
This list includes about 35 key items—core concepts, sense organs, actions, descriptive words, and common objects for observation activities. Teachers can introduce 10–15 words per session, using pictures, gestures, and real objects. Encourage children to repeat in both languages and use them in simple sentences (e.g., "I see with my eyes – मैं आँखों से देखता हूँ").