Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 3 Science (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum introduces key scientific concepts through hands-on activities, observation, and inquiry-based learning, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
April – Living and Non-Living Things
- Theme: Exploring the World Around Us
- Concepts:
- Differences between living and non-living things
- Characteristics of living things (growth, movement, reproduction)
- Basic needs of living things (air, water, food)
- Activities:
- Sorting living and non-living objects
- Observing plant growth over time
- Classifying objects based on characteristics
- Assessment: Worksheets and oral quizzes
May – Parts of Plants and Their Functions
- Theme: Our Green Friends
- Concepts:
- Parts of a plant (root, stem, leaves, flowers, fruit)
- Functions of different parts
- Importance of plants in our environment
- Activities:
- Plant dissection and labeling
- Growing a plant from seeds
- Leaf rubbings and art
- Assessment: Plant part identification quiz
June – Animals and Their Habitats
- Theme: Where Animals Live
- Concepts:
- Classification of animals (land, water, air)
- Different habitats (forest, desert, aquatic)
- Adaptations of animals to their habitats
- Activities:
- Matching animals to their habitats
- Creating a habitat diorama
- Observing videos of animals in the wild
- Assessment: Quiz on animal habitats
July – Human Body and Its Functions
- Theme: Our Amazing Body
- Concepts:
- Major organs and their functions (heart, lungs, brain)
- Five senses and their roles
- Importance of healthy habits
- Activities:
- Making a model of the human body with labels
- Senses exploration activities
- Role-playing healthy habits
- Assessment: Labeling body parts and functions
August – Food and Nutrition
- Theme: Eating Healthy
- Concepts:
- Types of food (energy-giving, body-building, protective foods)
- Balanced diet and importance of nutrients
- Sources of food (plants and animals)
- Activities:
- Making a healthy food chart
- Sorting food items into groups
- Cooking a healthy snack activity
- Assessment: Food group classification worksheet
September – Water and Its Importance
- Theme: The Need for Water
- Concepts:
- Sources of water (rain, rivers, lakes)
- Uses of water in daily life
- Conservation of water
- Activities:
- Water conservation poster-making
- Simple water filtration experiment
- Measuring water usage at home
- Assessment: Quiz on water sources and conservation
October – Air and Its Properties
- Theme: The Invisible Force
- Concepts:
- Properties of air (it occupies space, has weight, exerts pressure)
- Importance of clean air
- Causes of air pollution and ways to prevent it
- Activities:
- Balloon experiments to show air pressure
- Observing air pollution in the environment
- Discussing ways to reduce pollution
- Assessment: Practical demonstration and worksheet
November – Weather and Seasons
- Theme: Understanding Weather Changes
- Concepts:
- Different types of weather (sunny, rainy, windy)
- Seasons and their effects on daily life
- Clothes and foods for different seasons
- Activities:
- Creating a weather journal
- Dressing up for different seasons
- Drawing and discussing seasonal changes
- Assessment: Season and weather matching exercise
December – Light and Shadow
- Theme: Playing with Light
- Concepts:
- Sources of light (natural and artificial)
- Formation of shadows
- Transparent, translucent, and opaque objects
- Activities:
- Shadow puppet making
- Observing shadow lengths at different times
- Experimenting with different materials to observe transparency
- Assessment: Shadow and light observation test
January – Force, Work, and Energy
- Theme: Understanding Motion and Energy
- Concepts:
- Different types of forces (push and pull)
- Types of energy (kinetic, potential)
- Simple machines in daily life
- Activities:
- Tug-of-war to demonstrate force
- Experimenting with levers and pulleys
- Observing how objects move
- Assessment: Force and energy quiz
February – Our Environment and Conservation
- Theme: Caring for Our Planet
- Concepts:
- Importance of trees and forests
- Pollution and its impact on the environment
- Ways to reduce waste and recycle
- Activities:
- Conducting a classroom recycling drive
- Planting saplings in the school garden
- Making posters on environmental conservation
- Assessment: Group discussion and project presentation
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Consolidation of Learning
- Concepts:
- Revising key topics covered during the year
- Activities:
- Science quiz competitions
- Group presentations
- Hands-on revision experiments
- Assessment: Year-end comprehensive test
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Hands-on Science Activities: Encourage students to engage in experiments and observations regularly.
- Field Trips: Visits to science museums, botanical gardens, or nature parks.
- Storytelling and Science Talks: Incorporating stories and discussions related to science topics.
- Assessments:
- Monthly quizzes
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group projects and practical assignments
This structured curriculum ensures that Grade 3 students develop a solid foundation in science concepts while making learning interactive and enjoyable.