Echoes Within

Course Content
Information and communication technology
On completion of this topic, students will able to: 1. introduce information and communication. 2. name various means of communication. 3. explain computer and its components. 4. use paint software. 5. know about typing techniques. 6. say about internet and use it.
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Organisms and Environment
On completion of this topic, students will be competent to: 1. describe the components (sunlight, air, water, soil, and other organisms) of the environment and their interrelations. 2. Justify that organisms get the required components from their environment to survive. 3. Tell the impacts of population growth on the environment.
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Classification of living beings
On completion of this topic, students will be competent to: 1. Animals around us i. identify the characteristics of vertebrates and invertebrates and differentiate between them. ii. identify the characteristics of the animals that lay eggs and those who give live birth; differentiate between them. iii. identify the characteristics of aquatic animals and terrestrial animals and differentiate between them. 2. Plants around us iv. identify the various parts of a plant and draw their well-labelled diagram. v. classify plants into herbs, shrubs, and trees and differentiate between them. vi. identify various aquatic and terrestrial plants and compare their characteristics.
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Life Processes
On completion of this topic, students will be competent to: 1.Some life processes 2. Animal's life cycle I. tell the stages of development of animals. 3. Plant's life cycle ii. tell the stages of development of plants. iii. identify the different stages of the life cycle of a butterfly and describe the stages.
Matter
On completion of this topic, students will be competent to: 1. Water i. identify the properties of water. ii. identify the three state of water and describe the role of temperature in the conversion of the state of water. iii. explore and explain the process of evaporation, condensation, freezing, and melting. iv. create and present the process of water cycle. v. explain the undesirable changes in the physical properties of water as water pollution. vi. identify the properties of water. vii. find the causes behind the pollution of sources of water in the surroundings and explore the ways to mitigate and reduce such pollution. viii. describe the usage of water in a water mill and hydroelectricity technology. ix. explain the methods of water conservation. 2. Air x. define the composition of air as the mixture of various gases, water vapour and dust particles. xi. identify the physical properties of air and provide some examples of it's usage. xii. explain the undesirable changes in the physical properties of air as air pollution. xiii. describe the causes of local air pollution, along with it's effects and mitigation techniques. 3. Rocks xiv. identify various types of rocks, and classify them between hard and soft rocks. xv. explain the physical properties of rocks and their standard usage.
Energy in daily life 💪 🧬
On completion of this topic, students will be competent to: 1. Energy i. define energy as capacity to do work. 2. Electricity 3. Magnet 1.
The Earth 🌍 and the space 🌌
On completion of this topic, students will be competent to: 1. The planets i. describe the shap, the size and the surface of the earth. 2. The atmosphere ii. introduce atmosphere. 3. Weather iii. introduce different types of weather and describe the human activities on the basis of different weather. iv. forecast the weather after collecting data from different sources and observing clouds. v. prepare a weather chart. 4. Seasons 5. Natural disaster vi. introduce natural disasters and tell the effects and preventive measures of them.
Let’s Learn Science – For Class 4 Kid

✅ Revised Learning Objectives (Class 4 Level)

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Observe things around them carefully and find similarities & differences.

2. Group (classify) objects based on simple features like color, size, shape, or use.

3. Test simple ideas through small, safe activities.

4. Identify basic science tools (like a ruler, magnifying glass, thermometer).

5. Know simple safety rules while doing experiments.

6. Understand what measurement is and how it is used in daily life.

7. Explain why measurements are important in science.


Welcome, young explorers!
Today we start our first journey into the world of science.
Science is all about seeing, thinking, and finding out how things work!

Let’s begin!

🌟 1. Observing Like a Scientist

Everything in science starts with observation.

👀 What is observation?

Looking carefully at something and noticing small details.

Example:

What colour is the leaf?

Is the stone smooth or rough?

Is the bird big or small?

🧩 Quick Activity:

“Find 3 objects around you and note one thing special about each.”

🌟 2. Classifying (Grouping) Things

Scientists love to put things into groups.

✔ What is classification?

Putting things together based on similarities.

Examples:

All round things in one group

All red things in one group

All metal things in one group

🧩 Quick Activity:

“Group classroom objects into: soft, hard, rough, smooth.”

🌟 3. Testing Simple Ideas (Mini Experiments)

In science, we test ideas by trying them out.

✔ Example:

“Does sugar dissolve in water?”
Let’s test it!

1. Take water

2. Add a little sugar

3. Stir

 

If it disappears → It dissolves!

⚠ Safe and Simple Only

No fire. No chemicals. No sharp objects.

🌟 4. Science Tools for Class 4

Here are some simple tools young scientists use:

🔍 1. Magnifying Glass

Helps us see tiny things larger.
Schematic diagram: (Kids can draw a circle with a handle.)

📏 2. Ruler

Used to measure length.
Diagram: A straight line with number markings.

🌡 3. Thermometer

Used to measure temperature.
Diagram: A thin tube with a bulb at the bottom.

🕒 4. Clock

Used to measure time.

🧩 Quick Activity:

“Draw any one tool in your notebook.”

🌟 5. Safety Rules in Science

Even small experiments need simple rules.

✔ Do:

Listen to the teacher

Handle tools carefully

Keep water away from electric items

Wash hands after experiments

❌ Don’t:

Don’t taste chemicals

Don’t run in the lab

Don’t touch hot or sharp objects

Simple and safe.

🌟 6. What is Measurement?

✔ Simple Definition:

Measurement means finding out how big, long, hot, heavy, or fast something is.

Examples in daily life:

Measuring height

Measuring water in a bottle

Checking temperature when you have fever

Measuring time to complete homework

🧩 Quick Activity:

“Measure the length of your pencil with a ruler.”

🌟 7. Why Measurement is Important in Science

Without measurement:

We can’t compare things

We can’t record results

We can’t repeat experiments correctly

We can’t know how things change

Measurement helps scientists be accurate and correct.

🎉 Summary

Today you learned:

How to observe things carefully

How to classify objects

How to test simple ideas

Basic science tools

Safety rules

What measurement is

Why it is important

Congratulations!
You have completed Lesson 1: Scientific Learning.