Yardstick Catalog 2018-19_Science

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Science

YARDSTICK

CATALOG 2018-19 | INDIA

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Concept Life Cycle Learning Outcome

Starter activity

Evaluation/ Feedback

Concept / Unit Cross Conceptual

Core Activity

Extended activity Program integration: Yardstick offers the most powerful way to teach science and math in schools. Yardstick creates a best in class environment by • Integrating concept life cycle to the last mile • Gap analysis • Flexibility • Year plan and lesson plan integration • Providing suitable hand-holding • Training and Certi cation • Periodic visits • Periodic reports • Activity CLIP (Check point for last mile implementation) • Best in class resources • Take- home modules built on principles of Y-Methodology • Self evaluation student sheets • Ready to integrate model lesson plans

Key Features and bene ts of YELP : Teacher Bene ts Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Better resources to choose from Reduced time in teaching the concepts No effort in collecting different materials Increased skill due to continued training Longer attention span for children Engaging different types of learners

Child Bene ts Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Tough concepts made real easy to understand Increased learning achievement Concrete experience - long lasting learning experience Higher order thinking skills improvement Increased creativity and ownership Connecting concepts to other subjects and vice versa

School Bene ts Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Enhances value of instructional delivery in the school Motivates teachers for continuous improvement Improves the student performance Increased parent satisfaction Outcome focused program

INDEX 1. Food and Nutrition ...................................................................................................... 1 2. The human body .......................................................................................................... 2 3. Sense Organs.................................................................................................................. 3 4. Human Anatomy........................................................................................................... 3 5. Human Body Systems.................................................................................................. 4 6. Living and Non Living ................................................................................................. 5 7. Food chain ....................................................................................................................... 6 8. Animal Survival .............................................................................................................. 6 9. Animal Classi cation ................................................................................................... 6 10. Animal Life .................................................................................................................... 7 11. Cell Structure & function ......................................................................................... 8 12. Genetics & Evolution ................................................................................................. 8 13. Plants- Types, Structure, Function & Uses ......................................................... 9 14. Weather and seasons ................................................................................................ 11 15. Water and its uses....................................................................................................... 12 16. Air and its Properties ................................................................................................. 13 17. Cycles of matter in earth systems......................................................................... 13 18. Safety and rst Aid .................................................................................................... 14 19. Rocks, soil and minerals ..................................................................................................... 14 20. Housing.......................................................................................................................... 15 21. Family.............................................................................................................................. 15 22. Fiber to Fabric .............................................................................................................. 15 23. Our Universe ................................................................................................................ 16 24. Work, Force & Energy ................................................................................................ 17

INDEX 25. Motion and kinematics ............................................................................................ 18 26. Force and Friction ...................................................................................................... 18 27. Light ................................................................................................................................ 19 28. Simple Machines ........................................................................................................ 20 29. Magnetism .................................................................................................................... 21 30. Heat ................................................................................................................................. 21 31. Electricity ....................................................................................................................... 22 32. Electromagnetism ..................................................................................................... 23 33. Measurements ............................................................................................................ 23 34. Fluid and Pressure ...................................................................................................... 24 35. Sound ............................................................................................................................. 24 36. Properties of matter .................................................................................................. 25 37. Elements, Compounds & Mixtures ...................................................................... 26 38. Acids, Bases and Salts ............................................................................................... 26 39. Chemical Reactions ................................................................................................... 27 40. Properties of Materials.............................................................................................. 28 41. Electrochemistry......................................................................................................... 29 42. Atomic Structure ........................................................................................................ 29 43. Others ............................................................................................................................. 30 44. KG- English .................................................................................................................... 31 45. KG- EVS ........................................................................................................................... 32 46. KG- Maths ..................................................................................................................... 33

Food and Nutrition

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Food Pyramid

Three Meals of the Day

5EV1012_0.2

1EV1082

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify different kinds of food.

2. Explain a balanced diet.

3. Determine the proportions of each kind of food in balanced diet.

Description: Planning meals and that too healthy ones can be good fun especially when the young enthusiasts are challenged to do it. The colourful food pyramid made by the kids themselves in this activity, embellished with food stickers of their choice in every portion, not only enlightens the child about healthy diets but can also prove to be a boon for parents who constantly worry about their little one's eating habits.

Where did my food come from & my healthy plate

2EV1053IND Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate between food items as energy giving, disease ghting and body building.

2. Critically examine the role of various food items in our growth.

Description:An excellent puzzle to build logical reasoning and meta cognition, this board game requires the students to categorise food cards in different food categories and make combinations of healthy foods to obtain a balanced meal. On the reverse is another puzzle where the students need to trace the source of food depicted in their plate.

Healthy Food Snakes & Ladders

1EV1015

Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy food.

2. Identify the signi cance of each meal of the day.

Learning Objectives: 1.Distinguish healthy and non-healthy food.

2. Realize the need of a healthy diet.

Description: A circular disc divided into portions for breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided to the students. They place their food choices in the different portions. The pointer attached to the center allows the students to choose the time they think is right for each meal.

Description: This game of snake and ladders encourages logical thinking while engaging the young minds in play. The students are challenged to place the healthy and unhealthy food at proper palces on the board before they can enjoy this fabulous game.

My Healthy Food Planet

Build a Meal Rummy Game

2EV1037 Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate between different food groups.

2. Analyse the role of each food group in planning a meal.

Description: Make healthy choices and win! A brightly coloured board game with food cards, this activity challenges the young learners to sort, recognize and discuss the various categories our food can be distinguished into.

4EV1046 Learning Objectives: 1. To be able to classify food items into 4 categories – Food for energy (Carbohydrates), Food for growth (Proteins), disease ghting food ( Vitamins and Minerals) and sparingly used food (Oils and Fats).

2. To be able to plan a balanced diet.

Description: The activity includes food cards all brilliantly illustrated and ready for play. Apart from having fun playing rummy, these cards can be a perfect means to planning healthy meals offering the students a chance to learn from the experience.

Nutrients in My Food

Food Grocery Planning

Food Adultration 2.0

6BI46

CZEV034

CZEV027

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the different types of nutrients in food 2. Describe what is balanced diet 3. Identify different nutrients in food with the help of indicators.

Learning Objectives: 1. Determine the monthly expenditure for edible foodstuffs for a family, with a budget constraint.

2. Observe that there are different sources for the same nutrients.

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate Food Adulteration.

2. Identify some of the common food adulterants present in food items.

Description: The activity helps the students discover macro nutrients in their food. It involves testing samples of food with chemical reagents and categorizing them as carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Description: An individual needs various kinds of food to gain the nutrients required to lead a healthy life. Yet, the diet changes based upon personal choice, availability, and other factors. This activity directs the students to plan a balanced diet under different economical constraints.

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Description: Various samples of adulterated and unadulterated household products are provided. Children will perform tests on the samples and identify the adulterated sample.

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The human body

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Assembling External Organs

Assembling Internal Organs

2EV997

1EV988_0.2

Map Your Teeth

4EV985

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify various internal organs in a human body.

2. Assemble various internal organs of the human body.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify various external organs in a human body.

2. Assemble various external organs of the human body.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify different types of teeth and their position in the mouth.

2. List down the functions of different types of teeth.

Description: Introduction of the little scientists to human anatomy can be made more interesting with this board puzzle. Students identify and assemble pieces of vital internal organs inside an outline of human body on a board.

Description: This fun activity helps the students grasp the concepts of elemental biology as they recognise and assemble various external organs of the human body.

Description: A shapely set, one each of permanent and deciduous teeth, exquisitely carved out of rubber needs to be placed in the correct order inside the slits made on a rubber board representing a human mouth.

The students take delight in observing and comparing the different types of teeth.

Nervous System Model

5EV1099 Learning Objectives: 1. Identify various parts of the nervous system.

2. Assemble the various parts of the nervous system.

Description: Human anatomy is made more interesting as students assemble various rubber parts to construct a model of the human nervous system, arguing analogies and drawing generalizations about the shape and structure of each component.

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Sense Organs

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Sight, feel and smell

Sound memory

1EV1102

1EV932

1EV1061

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify and differentiate functions of different sense organs.

2. Appreciate the importance of each sense.

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss about various sense organs and their functions.

2. Identify the importance of each sense organ.

Learning Objectives: 1. Distinguish between various objects based on the sound they make.

2. Associate the sound made by an object with its physical properties.

Description: A series of procedures which will enable a child to employ sensory perception to understand differentiated usage of sense organs.

Description: Various experiments that involve the sense of touch, smell and sight are carried out by means of this activity that enable the students to c h a l l e n g e t h e i r s e n s e s a n d m a k e a d e q u ate generalizations.

Five Senses

Description: An exciting experiment that unlocks curiosity, sound memory urges the student to start guessing fun right away. They have to tell the material contained inside the cans just by listening to the sound it makes when the can is rattled.

Human Anatomy Human Digestive System

How Does My Eye Work

7BI102

8BI27

Learning Objectives: 1. Assemble different organs of the human digestive system.

2. Illustrate reactions involved in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Learning Objectives: 1. Label the important parts of Eye. 2. Investigate how image is formed on eye.

3. Compute importance of lens to overcome defects in vision.

Description: Children will assemble different parts of the digestive system. Children also perform different tests to understand how different enzymes help the digestion process

Description: A working model of an eye is designed using a ball, a pipe and a lens. The experiment discusses the input, output and interactions of the various parts of an eye by making suitable analogies with the model made by the students.

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Human Body Systems

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Skelo - Fun

Respiratory System

Circulatory Model

2EV996

3EV1092

10BI21

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the major parts of a skeleton.

2. Assemble various parts of the skeleton.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the parts of a respiratory system.

2. Demonstrate the process of inhaling and exhaling during breathing.

Description: This funny dancing skeleton assembled together by the children not only helps improve their hand-eye coordination but also provides ample opportunity for both interactive and independent play.

Description: A working model of the respiratory system is constructed, using a jar, y-connector and a balloon, which clearly illustrates the dynamic way in which our lungs and diaphragm function.

Digestive System

Kidney Filteration Model

3EV933

10BI107

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the structure and function of heart.

2. Explain the working of circulatory system.

Description: The students construct a working model comprising of heart template, tubings and syringes to depict the path that the blood follows while circulating through the heart and lungs.

Joints In My Body

6BI28_0.2

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the parts of a digestive system.

2. Arrange the parts of a digestive system inside a human body.

Learning Objectives: 1. Investigate the processes of osmosis.

2. Describe how osmosis and diffusion mechanism help kidney with the process of excretion.

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the structure and functions of the skeletal system.

2. Label the different joints in the skeletal system.

Description: The activity comprises of a board and cards made from non-toxic materials with rounded shapes and no sharp edges, chunky for little hands. Students assemble various parts of the digestive system tracking the movement of food from the mouth to stomach.

Description: Children will assemble the model and understand how kidneys help in excretion process

Description: The highly informative procedure successfully exempli es the different joints and bones that are found in the human body. The end result is an illustrative, self- explanatory model of the human skeleton.

Skeletal System Model

Types of Heart

Stethoscope

6BI104_0.2

7BI110

7BI22

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the structure and functions of the skeletal system.

2. Label the different joints in the skeletal system.

Learning Objectives: 1. To illustrate various parts of the heart.

2. To demonstrate the direction in which blood moves in the circuit.

3. To assemble different models of hearts found in various animals.

Learning Objectives: 1. Calculate the Pulse rate.

2. Examine the effects of physical exercise on heartbeat rate.

3. Infer vibrations create sound. Stethoscope ampli es sound vibrations.

Description: Students will make different chambered hearts and understand circulatory system of various animals

Description: The activity involves constructing a working stethoscope using materials like plastic tubing, funnel and balloon. Students are further asked to check the heartbeat of people belonging to different age groups and record their ndings.

Description: The highly informative procedure successfully exempli es the different joints and bones that are found in the human body. The end result is an illustrative, self- explanatory model of the human skeleton.

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Human Body Systems

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How Do We Breathe

Respiration in Plants & animals

Enzymes In Action

7BI25

CZBI018

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify major parts of the respiratory system.

2. Describe the functions of the respiratory system.

3. De ne the terms "expand", "contract", "inhale", and "exhale" as they 4. Relate to the diaphragm and the lungs during respiration.

Description: A working model of the respiratory system is constructed, using a jar, y-connector and a balloon, which clearly illustrates the dynamic way in which our lungs and diaphragm function.

Learning Objectives: 1. Observe the similarity between animal and plant respiration.

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the process of digestion.

2. Investigate the role of enzymes in digestion of food.

Description: Activity kit helps in performing to under that carbondioxide is evolved during respiration and seed germination.

Description: Children also perform different tests to understand how different enzymes help the digestion process.

7BI31

Living and Non Living The Living Train

Design a park

1EV1105

1EV982

Learning Objectives: 1. Conclude the criteria that separates the living from the non living.

2. Differentiate between living and non living things

Learning Objectives: 1. Distinguish between living and non- living things.

2. Identify the characteristics of living and non-living things.

Description: In this activity students make a 3D view of a park in which they sort out various objects and place them at appropriate positions. Later, they sort out the living and non-living things.

Description: A lot of things journey together in this board game, getting ltered on the way according to the various characteristics they posssess that determine whether they are living or not.

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Food chain

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Food chain championship

Building A Food Chain

3EV1062

4EV983

Food Web

05EV1118

Learning Objectives: 1. To identify organisms as producers and consumers.

2. To build a food chain by assessing the food habits of various animals.

Learning Objectives: 1. Classify animals based on food habits.

2. Describe a food chain and its importance.

3. Illustrate a food chain with suitable examples.

Learning Objectives: 1. Categorize the organisms as producers and consumers.

2. Explain the interdependence of life.

Description: A set of colourful cards carrying tons of information on various animals and their feeding habits assist the students to play this game. They can make several combinations that give rise to diverse but still unique food chains.

Description: A simple but versatile display tool with slits to hold the cards that depict a food chain is a part of this wonderful activity. Small placards with beautiful images and information offer a plethora of choices for the students to make multiple food chains.

Description: A perfectly carved rubber base carrying the cards representing the biotic and a biotic components provides for an amazing panorama for the students to make links between them to create a food web.

Animal Survival Types of Bird Nests

Animal Classification Diversity in living organisms

4EV1085

9BI24

Learning Objectives: 1. Design a bird nest with the given materials.

2. Explain nesting habits of birds.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify unique characteristics which make an animal part of a particular group.

Description: Different species of birds build different types of nests. Students make different types of bird nests using given materials

Description: To see how animals are related to each other, in this activity the students follow Linnaeus' footsteps, the father of modern taxonomy, to classify some common plants and animals.

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Animal Life

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Design An animal

Habits & Homes of animals

1EV1081

1EV999IND

Learning Objectives: 1.Identify different types of animals.

2. To observe the basic differences between animals living in different types of terrain.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the food habits of various animals.

2. Identify the habitats of various animals.

Description: A realistic and detailed animal puzzle which helps in building critical thinking and improve cognitive skills of the students, the activity aims at placing the animal cards along with their food and shelter in their respective habitats on the board.

Description: Exercise imagination and boost hand- eye coordination with unique kits that enable the students to design animals belonging to three different habitats.

Life cycle

4EV984IND Learning Objectives: 1. llustrate the different stages of growth in different animals.

2. Distinguish between the adult and the young ones of animals.

Description: Witness the wonder of a butter y and a frog's life cycle with a rotatable circular disc carrying colourful cards with charming images . The disc acts as a remarkable tool for display and can be used to explore many other creative options.

King of the Jungle UNO Game

2EV1017 Learning Objectives: 1. Classify animals based on the type of food they eat.

2. Classify animals based on their habitats.

Description: This fast paced UNO game puts the brains to the test and exploits perception, reasoning, intuition as well as the student's knowledge of the various animals and their habitats.

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Cell Structure & function Know Your Blood Group

Is Yeast Alive

10BI23

8BI63

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the blood group.

2. Recognise what determines a blood type and genetics behind it.

Learning Objectives: 1. Observe anaerobic respiration.

2. Deduce the conditions required for optimum anaerobic respiration.

Description: Step-by-step instructions and in-depth discussion enable the students to nd their own blood group using antiserum A, B and D. The activity further explores the necessity for matching blood groups before transfusion through an interesting, interactive game.

Description: The question whether yeast ts the criteria of being classi ed as a living thing or not is adequately answered by means of this activity. Prior discussion about the characteristics of living things enables the students to clearly observe the changes that occur during the action of yeast on sugar and our and conclude the appropriate results.

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Osmosis

10BI13 Learning Objectives: 1. Investigate the processes of diffusion and osmosis.

2.Describe how diffusion and osmosis relate to the movement of substances into and out of cells.

3.Differentiate between hypo-tonic, isotonic, and hyper-tonic environments Description: The activity elucidates the basic principles of molecular movement in a solution thereby reinforcing the concept of diffusion and osmosis. Students perform a series of experiments with starch and raisins to investigate these processes.

DNA Extraction

9BI9 Learning Objectives: 1. Describe cell structure and its composition.

2. Demonstrate steps involved in the breakdown of cell membrane and nuclear membranes.

3. Isolation of DNA from other cellular components.

Description: DNA is a long, stringy molecule. Student perform simple test to extract the long stringy molecule from the given sample using salt, ethanol and pineapple juice.

Dragon Genetics

Genetics & Evolution

10BI14 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain inheritance & how are chromosomes the carriers of heredity?

2. Describe alleles and what are dominant & recessive alleles?

3. Describe sex linked inheritance?

Description: The process involves impar ting comprehensive background information to the students like how traits are selected genetically, which traits are dominant and which recessive, how codependent traits work and how sex dependent traits work.

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Plants- Types, Structure, Function & Uses Which part of the plant am I

Design A Plant

1EV1054

1EV1004

Learning Objectives: 1. Appreciate the uses of different parts of a plant.

2. Identify the parts of some common plants as sources of food.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the parts of a plant.

2. Broadly describe the functions of the parts of a plant.

Description: Students identify the missing part of the plant and t in a cut out to complete the picture.

Description: From simple identi cation to stacking of the various parts of a plant, every step of this activity delights and challenges the students' cognitive thinking and promotes inquiry based learning.

Design your Garden

Monocots and dicots

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Design A Plant from It's Parts

3EV912 Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the parts of a plant.

2. Differentiate between the brous root and tap root systems.

Description: Bright colours, shapes and non-toxic material make for an ideal activity for the young students as they discover, categorise and then assemble these parts to give rise to two different types of plants.

Potometer

2EV1005

8BI86

Learning Objectives: 1. Classify various plants as herbs, shrubs or trees.

2. Examine the characteristics of plants to classify them.

Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the characteristics that help differentiate between monocot and dicot plants.

2. Illustrate the differences between monocots and dicots.

Learning Objectives: 1. Understand water movement in Plants.

2. Understand how water loses from plants.

3. Study the factors effecting the transpiration rate.

4. Viewing the stomatal openings under microscope.

Description: A colourful board activity that illustrates the different parts monocots and dicots are formed from, it not only enhances the critical thinking skills of the students but also helps them hone their designing prowess.

Description: The rate of transpiration is distinctly demonstrated through this activity by constructing a simple potometer and experimenting with it using a twig of a green plant.

Life cycle of plants

Drip irrigation system

1EV915

5EV1066

9BI114

Learning Objectives: 1. List down the conditions necessary for germination.

2. Appreciate the role of air, water and soil in the growth of a green plant.

Learning Objectives: 1. To identify various stages in a plant life cycle.

2. To illustrate different ways of plant propagation and reproduction.

Learning Objectives: 1. Appreciate the role of the drip method in irrigation of crops.

2. Demonstrate how drip irrigation works.

Description: Reusable cards that represent conditions required for growth and germination like soil, water, air and sunlight are placed by students on a board that shows three basic stages of plant growth. To add to the challenge are cards depicting material that humans and animals consume for sustenance. Students sure have fun picking out the right cards for their baby plant.

Description: Even plants grow from stuff other than seeds! Take the students on this marvelous journey where they get acquainted to plants that grow using their own stems, roots and leaves. Help them discover the transformations these parts go through to become beautiful plants. A set of solid cards with colourful images and a rotatable stand is what we provide to aid you in this exploration.

Description: Challenging their brains to make distinctions and engage in critical thinking this puzzle serves as a perfect springboard for students to learn about plant diversity.

My Baby Plant

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7BI12

Description: Students design a working model using pipes to demonstarte how drip irrigation takes place.

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Plants- Types, Structure, Function & Uses Photosynthesis

Plant Adaptations

03EV1108

10BI15

Learning Objectives: 1. Interpret how various plants have adapted (over time) to their surroundings.

Learning Objectives: 1. Examine what is necessary for photosynthesis to be able to take place.

2. Identify plants consume carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

3. Examine stomatal opening under microscope

Description: Parts of various plants need to be identi ed and put together to complete the 3D models. Pure logic and critical analysis is required to place the right part on the right plant. The activity not only evokes inquiry but also provides a perfect platform for group discussions and debates.

Description: The activity reinforces the signi cance of sunlight and carbon dioxide in the process of photosynthesis by means of a simple model and effective experimentation.

Morphology of Flower

Seed Dispersal

4EV1022

5EV1097

Learning Objectives: 1. Assemble the different parts of a complete and incomplete ower.

2. List down the functions of each part of a ower.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify different types of seed dispersals.

2. List down the features of seeds which follow various seed dispersal techniques.

Description: Students turn designers as they assemble various parts of a complete and an incomplete ower clearly identifying the difference between the two.

Description: Children understand different seed dispersal techniques by making arti cial seeds.

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Hydroponics culture

9BI89 Learning Objectives: 1. Appreciate the role of soil in plant growth.

2. Identify the nutrients required by the plant.

3. Discuss changes in crops and farming techniques.

Description: The activity clearly illustrates the role of soil in plant growth and survival. The students are given a mixture of chemicals that help the plant grow without soil.

Anatomy Of Flower

6BI6 Learning Objectives: 1. Label the parts of a ower.

2. Describe the functions of the parts of a ower.

Description: The structure of a bisexual ower is studied in this simple activity. The students discover each part of the ower with easy-to-follow directions and an inquiry based discussion. They further assemble these parts one by one to make a ower.

Life From Seeds

6BI2 Learning Objectives: 1. Label the parts of a seed.

2. Identify the requirements for seeds to germinate and grow.

3. Explain the seed germination process.

Description: Students plant different kinds of seeds under different conditions. The favorable conditions for the growth of seeds are observed. By doing this activity students learn about seed germination and conditions for seed germination and growth of a plant from seed.

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Weather and seasons Dress up for the weather

Clothes we wear

1EV956

2EV1091

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the change in habits that occur due to change in weather.

2. Review the role of different types of clothes and accessories used in various climates.

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the change in habits that occur due to change in weather.

2. Review the role of different types of clothes and accessories used in various climates.

3. Identify different types of bres.

Description: Out t the picture boy according to the weather depicted in its background choosing from an eclectic assortment of accessories' and clothes' cards.

Description: Perfect activity to identify clothing for different seasons. Children need to dress up the boy with the given cloth options based on the given season. Also need to identify the types of clothes from the given cloth pieces.

Measuring Earthquakes

Predicting Rain

3EV925 Learning Objectives: 1. Illustrate measurement of weather conditions.

Description: A miniature rain guage and a ping pong ball anemometer complete the pack age for determining stormy weather conditions for our young meteorologists. The simple, safe and durable material empowers the students to endlesslessly experiment with their apparatus and continue feeding their curious minds.

5EV953 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain earthquakes.

2. Evaluate the effects of earthquakes.

3. Explain how to measure the intensity of earthquakes.

Description: The model is the replica of a seismograph and aptly demonstrates how it takes readings during tremors. An inquiry eliciting procedure guides you through every step, right from building your model to performing the extensive experiments.

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My Weather Station

2EV929 Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize the role played by wind in different weather conditions.

2. Explain the working of an anemometer.

Description: Students exper iment with an easy-to -build anemometer to logically determine the effects of wind speed. The detailed and intricate kit provides them with plenty of opportunity to explore the effects of wind.

Cyclone Alert

7CH310 Learning Objectives: 1. Observe and conclude how cyclones are formed.

2. Recognize the consequences of winds and cyclones and explain how to deal with them.

3. Construct an anemometer and observe its working.

Description: A working model an anemometer constructed with simple materials like straws, popsicle sticks and disposable cups distinctly depicts the speed of wind. In the second experiment, a colored vortex is created in a bottle. Using simple physics, it demonstrates the formation of cyclones.

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Water and its uses

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Basic water filter

Water Filteration

2EV1076

4EV1104

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the importance of water ltration.

2. Discuss how to lter water.

Description: Students craft a fun and functional water ltration unit using sand and gravel along with ltering cloth.

Every Drop Counts!

6CH329

Mini Water Filter

5EV1096

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate methods to remove impurities from water.

2. Explain the need to purify water.

Learning Objectives: 1.Demonstrate methods to remove impurities from water.

2. Explain the need to purify water.

Description: How do you make muddy water clear in an instant? This is exactly what this activity is all about.

Dierent steps for removing insoluble impurities from water are depicted in this activity including sedimentation and ltration by means of an exquisitely crafted, safe apparatus that just needs to be put together and its good to go.

Description: The activity emphasizes on the need to make water safe for drinking. It involves making a water lter out of an ordinary plastic cups using gravel, charcoal and lter paper.

Water Filter And Waste Water Treatment

Water Purifier

7BI85

Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize the need to conserve water.

2. Explain the rainwater harvesting system and outline its signi cance.

3. Demonstrate how water is puri ed for drinking purposes.

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss importance of hygiene water.

2. Discuss how to lter and purify water.

3. Explain the importance of waste harvesting method.

4. Analyze importance of water conservation.

Description: Rainwater harvesting and its bene ts are justi ably illustrated through this simple activity that sensitizes students towards the need for water conservation. A working model is constructed to elucidate the framework required for harvesting rain water.

Description: The activity reinforces the need to purify drinking water by enabling the students to construct a water lter that removes all insoluble, coloured and odourous substances from the dirty water. The water thus obtained is further made potable by chlorinating with simple household chemicals.

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5EV1103 Learning Objectives: 1.Observe the process used to lter impurities from impure water.

Description: An ideal activity to witness the basic processes involved in water ltration, clean water, provides a comprehensive look into the world of water contamination and puri cation. The activity kit consists of a four pillared structure easy to put together for experimentation and comfortable to dismantle for storage.

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Air and its Properties

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Parachute

What's In The Air?

CZEV009

1EV1026

6CH305

Learning Objectives: 1. Discover the various properties of Air. 2. Perform experiments to explore the various properties of Air.

Learning Objectives: 1. Appreciate the role of air in the working of a parachute.

2. Observe the difference between ight of a big parachute and a small parachute.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the difference between pure substances and mixtures.

2. Discuss various methods employed for the separation of substances from a mixture.

Description: Working models of different sized parachutes made from umbrella cloth, woollen thread and binder clips offer tons of fun at the same time providing an educational experience. Observe their gliding patterns and discuss about the role air plays in their ight.

Description: The activity aims at showing the presence of oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapour in the air around us by using simple experimentation and inquiry techniques.

Properties of Air

Description: Children perform series of experiments to understand properties of air such as air has weight, air occupies space, air exerts pressure etc.,.

Cycles of matter in earth systems Water Cycle

Water cycle game

2EV945

3EV1013

Learning Objectives: 1. Illustrate water cycle and the processes involved in it.

2. Relate the phenomena of evaporation and precipitation to the water cycle.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identifying different states in which water exists.

2. Track down processes involved in the transformation from one state to the other.

Description: Students make a model where they replicate the natural water cycle in a closed container using simple and safe material. The incredible kit helps them discover and explore this wonder ful phenomenon of nature in a fun and easy way.

Description: Water is always on the move! It circulates from the land to the sky and back again. This activity urges the students to trace this cyclical change water undergoes and the processes involved in it with the help of an exquisitely designed board and easy-topeel-off sticker cards.

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Safety and first Aid

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Safety First

Safety and first aid game

02EV1109

2EV1075

Learning Objectives: 1. Safety precautions that should be followed at various situations

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the common safety rules to be followed at home and in school.

2. List down the possible remedies for common emergency situations.

Description: This activity gives clear information regarding safety precautions that should be followed at home, at the play ground, in the swimming pool,during a re accident, and on the road. Further, students also learn the appropriate action at different situations.

Description: This fabulous, brightly coloured board game uses the student's knowledge of safety and rst aid. The cards depict various emergency situations and have to be matched to the remedial pictures on the reverse of the board to move further and win the game.

Rocks, soil and minerals Soil Profile

The Rock Cycle

3EV1077_0.2

5EV1063

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the water holding capacity of different soil types.

2. Test the pH of various types of soil.

Learning Objectives: 1. To identify different types of rocks.

2. To explain the processes involved in the formation of different kinds of rocks.

Description: Impressive science content presented in a fun and educational way, this activity proves to be a great introductory kit for aspiring geologists. Children identify different kinds of rock pictures and their examples before placing them on a disc. Attaching this disc with another window disc allows them to embark on a journey that helps them discover how rocks interchange forms due to various conditions of temperature and pressure.

Description: A fun way to learn the details of research, in this activity, our young technicians follow the scienti c method of experimentation and observation of the three types of soil provided to them. They then analyze the collec ted data to list down the characteristics of each type.

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Soil Properties

7BI83 Learning Objectives: 1. Survey the water holding capacity of different soil types.

2. Test the rate of absorption and percolation of water in soil.

3. Infer which type of soil is most absorbent & why?

Description: The moisture content, absorption and percolation capacity of various samples of soil are tested in this activity which throws light on the different properties exhibited by various types of soil.

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Housing

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Rooms in my house

Types of Houses

1EV1008

7BI102

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the need and importance of various parts of a house.

2. Lay out the various rooms in a house according to individual needs.

Learning Objectives: 1. Build a house model suitable to the climate.

Description: The purpose of a house is to protect us from the varying climate. This activity demonstrates the suitability of a house to that particular habitat.

Description: An outline of a house is given. Students have to place cards representing different rooms and other facilities, inside and outside the house according to their needs.

Family

Build your house

8BI27 Learning Objectives: 1. To demonstrate how rain water harvesting works.

2. To be able to plan the layout of an eco-friendly house.

Description: The simple yet effective material of the kit empowers children to creatively express themselves and bring their imaginations to life, engaging them in the joy of building something very personal to them.

The challenge lies in selecting the right roof for the house to accommodate other materials, like a water harvesting system and solar panel, that the students may choose for their house.

Fiber to Fabric

My family

Fibre to fabric

01EV1115 Learning Objectives: 1. Appreciate the role of a family in one's life.

Description: In this activity the children learn about the different relations in their family. Also, they can interpret how a person is related in different ways to different family members. A parent-child relation and a sibling relation are only directly connected with arrows. As an extended learning, children can differentiate between distant and close relatives.

4EV964 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the process of turning a yarn into nished fabric.

2. Learn different weaving techniques.

Description: A perfect rst loom! Using the given set of threads children weave a cloth piece or a wrist band.

Also learn different weaving techniques.

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Our Universe

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Design Day and Night

Planetary System Model

1EV994

2EV989

Constellation viewer

2EV1069 Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize some common constellations.

2. Draw the shape of common constellations.

Learning Objectives: 1. Illustrate the difference between day and night.

2. Demonstrate the changes that occur as day changes into night.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify planets in our solar system.

2. Mark the relative position of planets in our solar system.

Description: A brilliantly illustrated circular board depicting one side as day and one side as night acts as a base for the students to add cards characteristic of day and night.

Description: The students take delight in placing the slendidly coloured planets in their respective orbits around the sun.The inquiry based procedure of the activity stimulates the children to compare the sizes and shapes of the different planets found in our solar system giving them an opportunity to employ their cognitive skills.

Description: Have you ever stared at the night sky and made different patterns by connecting the stars? This activity shows how clusters of stars make different patterns usually refered to as constellations. Some common constellations are viewed inside our little constellation viewing box which the students must recognize and try to spot in the night sky.

Phases of moon

Day and Night Model

Solar system trading cards

5EV1003_0.2 Learning Objectives: 1. De ne the different phases of moon.

2. Demonstrate the formation of different phases of moon.

Description: A magical box with a moon trapped in it so that you can see all its phases at the same time through the tiny viewing holes made in the sides of the box. Isn't it amazing to have the moon change its face at your beck and call? The activity is not only a fascinating display of the phases of the moon but also a wonderful chance to explore the hands-on-skills of your students. See them construct the box through an easy-to-follow procedure and marvel at their creation day after day.

3EV1016 Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the formation of day and night on Earth.

2. Appraise the role of rotation of Earth in the formation of day and night.

Description:Children witness the wonderful act of earth's rotation in space take place right before their eyes as the mystery behind the formation of day and night unfolds. This model will not only dazzle you but also prove as the most useful teaching and learning aid for concepts related to earth and its movements.

4EV1065 Learning Objectives: 1. De ne solar system.

2. To recognize and discuss the components in the solar system.

Description: A sturdy set of colourful trading cards with tons of information on our solar system offers the students a chance to learn, revise and play at the same time. The activity aims at building their concentration and memory skills and can be a pastime with a purpose. It can be a great opportunity for adults and children to have fun together.

Movements Of Earth

4EV931 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the movements and positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun. 2. Appraise the formation of solar and lunar eclipses Description: A perfect activity to get student's red up about eclipses, this model includes styrofoam balls and rubber sheets put together through a series of meticulous instructions that elicits inquiry in the young minds.

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Work, Force & Energy Balloon Car

Catapult

3EV942_0.2 Learning Objectives: 1. To demonstrate Wheel and axlemechanism.

2. Appreciate the role of air as an energy source.

Description: This classic toy isn't just fun, it's also educational.

Students get to put the car together from scratch. To see the action they simply have to blow up the balloon through the plastic straw and leave the car on the ground. The escaping air makes the car vroom.

Cooking with Sun

4EV961 Learning Objectives: 1. De ne solar cooker.

2. Discuss about various uses of solar energy.

3. Explain the working of a solar cooker.

Types of Energy

4EV1024

6PH629

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify different types of energy and their applications.

2. Examine the transformation of energy from one form to another.

Learning Objectives: 1. De ne Energy.

2. Distinguish between kinetic energy, elastic potential energy, gravitational potential energy.

3. Explain various phenomenon using principle of conservation of energy.

Description: The various forms of energy, especially elastic potential energy, gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy, are discussed. Students will build a catapult using wood sticks, rubber band and a soft drink bottle's cap and analyze its motion in terms of energy. Transformation of energy from one form to another is also discussed. Different forms of energy are demonstrated by teachers.

Description: Perfect for science enthusiasts looking for a little extra "spark" in the classroom, this activity is an easy-to-use hands-on learning experience where the students learn all about energy transformation using a bulb, buzzer and batteries in addition to building simple circuits.

Solar Water Purifier

My Hovercraft

4EV951 Learning Objectives: 1. Illustrate the inter-conversions between different physical states.

2. Outline the process of purifying water.

3. Justify the conservation and preservation of natural resources.

Description:An inquiry eliciting procedure and questions in the worksheet guide the young minds through the construction and utilization of this solar powered water puri er, they make on their own and can experiment with, forever. A must-have for anyone excited about using the phenomenon of water cycle to their pro t.

Description:Introduce young scientists to the concepts of light, re ection, renewable energy, sustainable living, and much more with the solar cooker they make in this activity. Built with material which is simple and safe, the model provides a wholesome experience about pro table utilization of the abundantly available solar energy.

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4EV960 Learning Objectives: 1. De ne friction.

2. Describe effects of friction.

3. Explain the working of a hovercraft.

Description: Harness the power of air in this incredible activity kit that promises hours upon hours of fun and learning.

Made up of simple materials like a circular disc, straw and a balloon, the hovercraft oats as the escaping air forms a thin cushion beneath it reducing friction between this amazing machine and the ground.

Wind at Work

4EV981_0.2 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the use of renewable energy source 2. Apply wheel axle mechanism to explain working of wind powered crane.

Description: The activity kit complemented with an inquiry based worksheet offers a complete wind energy curriculum and provides plenty of experiment opportunities for the students. It introduces young scientists to the concepts of energy conversion, force and work, renewable energy, sustainable living, and much more through a fun and easy way.

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Motion and kinematics Jitterbug

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Balloon Car Kinematics

6PH606 Learning Objectives: 1. Describe different types of Motion with examples.

2. List down the differences between types of motion.

7PH633_0.2 Learning Objectives: 1. De ne speed and velocity.

2. Distinguish between uniform and non-uniform motion.

3. Classify the motion of an object as accelerated or un accelerated.

Description: This is a fun activity for students as they build a small car powered by air. The activity provides an excellent opportunity to the students to learn about motion, uniform and non-uniform motion and acceleration. In short student will develop their basic knowledge of kinematics.

Description: Every child would like to play with a bug which vibrates and provides full entertainment to their mind. With joy comes the pleasure of learning. They construct a bug which performs "jittery" motion once the batteries are inserted. Students study and discuss the types of motion performed by every part of the bug and learn to differentiate between them.

Force and Friction Types of Forces

Measuring Force

04EV1106

8PH674

Learning Objectives: 1. De nition of force and different types of forces.

2. Learn concepts of magnetic force , gravitational force, air resistance force.

Learning Objectives: 1. Construct a device that can give a rough estimate of the force measured using it.

2. Use the device to compare different forces.

Learning Objectives: 1. De ne Inertia.

2. Apply the concept of Inertia at rest in explaining the working of inertia valve pump.

Description: The activity consists of simple experiments that help the user conclude the de nition of forces and the different types of forces.

Description: Everyone encounters forces in their daily lives – they push some things, pull others, and in turn are pulled and pushed by others. But can the forces be measured, or at least compared? This activity helps build a simple device that can be used to compare forces.

Description: Students construct a pump which is able to lift water when it is moved up and down. The pump utilizes inertia of water to function. Student experiment with the pump and discuss its working.

Though the pump is very simple it helps students to build a strong understanding for concept of inertia.

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Inertia Valve Pump

9PH623

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Light

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Pinhole Camera

Sundial

2EV1057

6PH649_0.2

7PH654

Learning Objectives: 1. To demonstrate how shadows are formed.

2. To realize how shadows change with respect to the sun’s position.

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe formation of images through a pinhole.

2. Explain working of a Pinhole Camera.

3.State advantages and disadvantages of using a pinhole camera.

Description: A small pinhole camera is constructed.

The image is projected on the butter paper which is a part of the camera. It has a wide angle of view, in nite depth of eld & a misty soft quality to the pictures & the image formed is real & inverted. The length of the pinhole camera and the size of the pinhole is varied and change in image is studied

Learning Objectives: 1. Correlate the movement of shadow with motion of Sun in sky.

2. Observe working of Sundial.

Lights and shadows

Description: Students experiment with light and shadows formed by a simple apparatus in this fascinating and thought- provoking activity. The variation observed in the length of shadows with different positions of light enhances the inquisitive appetite of the child for the concept.

Periscope

Newton's Colour Disc

8PH608_0.2 Learning Objectives: 1. Observe re ection of light by multiple mirrors.

2. Conclude experimentally how a periscope works.

7PH616 Learning Objectives: 1. Follow that white light is composed of Seven Colours.

2. Explain the mixing of seven colours in Newton's Colour disc.

Description: A simple periscope is constructed by students which helps them to learn how to bend lights using mirrors.

Even objects which are not on the line of sight can also be viewed by periscope. The laws of re ection are applied to understand the working of the periscope.

Description: This activity at a rst glance seems like a magic trick, when a colourful disc appears white when rotated by a motor. When the disc stops rotating the original colourful disc is visible. Students investigate the experimental observation and learn that white light is composed of seven colours.

Description: The sundial is one of the oldest timing devices. Students in this activity construct their own sundial. The angle of style and separation angle of hour lines is made according to the latitude of the place of use. An excellent activity to understand measurement and time.

Kaleidoscope

8PH626 Learning Objectives: 1. De ne re ection.

2. Describe formation of image by plane mirrors.

3. Explain working of the Kaleidoscope.

Description: The activity involves construction of a kaleidoscope. The light undergoes multiple re ection in a kaleidoscope and produces beautiful symmetrical patterns. Students observe these patterns which are formed due to loose colourful small objects placed inside the kaleidoscope. Students can generate different patterns by moving the objects. The activity is a stimulating beginning of study of ray optics.

Multiple Reflection

8PH668 Learning Objectives: 1. Observe re ection of light by multiple mirrors.

Description: It is an intriguing puzzle game consisting of mirrors and images. Students will guide the light to the desired destination using the knowledge of rectilinear propagation and re ection of light.

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Simple Machines

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Trebuchet

Complex Machine

5EV998

CZEV029

Learning Objectives: 1. De ne simple machines.

2. Distinguish all types of levers.

3. State the uses of levers.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify various simple machines and their functions 2. Construct complex machine using given simple machines

Description: Kids can follow the easy building instructions to build their own mini versions of the proverbial siege engine built by the ancient Chinese and Romans. Long-lasting and safe parts that just need to be put together by a ingenious lock and key mechanism and a light polycarbonate ball for a projectile makes this activity a favorite amongst kids.

Description: Every complex machine is made up of simple machines. Children design complex machine using two or three simple machines.

System of Pulleys

Lever Balance

10PH655 Learning Objectives: 1. Describe working of a pulley.

2. Conclude that single xed pulley changes direction of effort and its mechanical advantage is one.

3. Conclude that single movable pulley reduces effort and its mechanical advantage is two.

Description: Pulleys are widely used to lift heavy objects with less effort. The activity will help students to learn about simple machines and how they work.

The single pulley system is constructed to study how it changes direction of force.

Simple Machines

5EV1019 Learning Objectives: 1. Analyse the signi cance of machines in doing work.

2. List down some commonly used simple machines.

Description: An enthralling activity that combines both conceptual and practical aspects to make the study of simple machines all the more interesting for the young engineers. It explains by means of a series of hands on experiments the relationship between an inclined plane, a wedge and a simple lever. To complete the whole package is a model of simple pulley along with a comprehensive procedure and inquiry based worksheet.

5EV1025_0.2 Learning Objectives: 1. De ne Lever.

2. De ne mechanical advantage of lever.

3. State principle of lever.

Description: Students construct a lever balance which helps them to learn the concept of levers. They try to balance equal and unequal weights at different arm length. The activity clearly demonstrates the principle of the lever where students can see how heavier weight can be balanced by lesser weight on a beam.

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Magnetism

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Racing with Magnets

Crazy Magnet

5EV959_0.2

6PH624

Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize that magnet has two poles.

2. Deduce that like poles repel and unlike poles attract each other.

Learning Objectives: 1. Observe the properties of magnets.

Description: Have you seen a magnet dancing? By this activity every student is going to make a magnet dance above other magnets. The crazy magnet model will trigger curiosity in children and help them to learn more about magnets and magnetic force. A magnet is hung by a straw just above other magnets. The attractive and repulsive interaction between the magnets make the hanging magnet crazy enough to dance.

Description: An ideal activity for novice magnet fanatics who want to gain some hands-on experience in this eld, Racing with magnets deals with concepts of attraction, repulsion and polarity in magnets. Easyto-handle and durable material makes sure the model lasts for days together for the kids to experiment and learn perpetually.

Flying kite

6PH614 Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate between magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

2. Describe how to make a magnet. Explain properties of magnet.

Description: Students categorize different substances as magnetic or non-magnetic by observing the effect of magnet on them. By attracting iron lings to the magnet students observe beautiful pattern formed. An iron nail is magnetized by rubbing a magnet on it.

Finally, a kite made up of paper, which has a metal clip hidden, is suspended in air.

MagLev

9PH672 Learning Objectives: 1. Describe Magnetic Forces.

2. Distinguish between stable and unstable equilibrium.

3. Achieve levitation of a pencil using magnetic repulsion and by establishing stability.

Description: Maglevs are bullet trains which are levitated by magnetic repulsion. Students though levitate a pencil in the air using magnetic repulsion in this activity. The pencil will be levitated and will rotate freely once the balancing is properly achieved.

Fire Sensor

Heat

7PH630_IND Learning Objectives: 1. Follow that different metals expand at different rates.

2. Describe the working of the bi-metallic strip based on thermal expansions of solids.

3. Explain the working of re alarm sensor.

Description: It is always better to raise an alarm before the problem becomes bigger. Same is the case with re. When the sensor is brought in the vicinity of the re the circuit is closed and bulb glows. The activity helps in understanding application of thermal expansion and working on a bi-metallic strip.

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Electricity

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Electric Torch

Testing Conductors & Insulators

6PH635

6PH656_0.2

2KG1625IND

Learning Objectives: 1. Classify different materials as conductors and insulators.

2. Explain working of model based on open and closed circuits.

Description: Whether the given object is made up of conductor or insulator can be tested by this model. The student will construct a tester which glows when a conductor is placed in between two of its testing terminals. The activity is a fun and allows students to classify substances as conductors and insulators on their real life experience.

Learning Objectives: 1. Appreciate the fact that there are two types of charges. Explain electrostatic force qualitatively.

3. Describe induction of charges.

4. Explain the working of electroscope.

Description: Students construc t a wor k ing electroscope with aluminium leaves moving apart and indicating the presence of charge. When a charged balloon or a plastic ruler is brought near to the top end of the wire of the electroscope, the aluminium leaves start moving apart. Students learn that objects made up of insulators get charged on being rubbed with each other.

Liquid Conductivity Tester

Series And Parallel Circuits

Learning Objectives: 1. Know about several components in a simple circuit.

2. Demonstrate working of simple circuit.

Description: The activity provides a lifetime opportunity to construct an electric torch of our own.

Circuit components light bulb, electric cell are given to experiment. A working torch is constructed with the help of bulb, battery and switch. Students especially design and develop a switch mechanism for turning the electric torch on and off.

Mr. Bean's Game

7PH648

8PH643

Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize components of circuit and symbols.

2. Distinguish between open and closed circuits.

3. Apply concept of open-closed circuit in making real life models.

Learning Objectives: 1. Establish that salt-water solution conducts electricity.

2. Relate that ions are responsible for conductivity in liquids.

Description: A game-model is constructed which can be used to play a game based on open and closed circuits. When the circuit is closed buzzer in the circuit makes sound and on the circuit being open it does not produce sound. Children learn to distinguish between conductors and insulators.

Description: Liquids of various densities and transparency are used in our day to day life. Do all these liquid conduct electricity? You can check yourself by making a conductivity tester. In this activity students will make a liquid conductivity tester which contains a bulb.

Electroscope

10PH612 Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize series and parallel circuits.

2. Calculate resultant resistance in series and parallel circuits.

Description: The activity helps the student to understand the difference between series and parallel circuits. For the same input voltage the brightness of the bulbs connected in series and parallel helps student to compare their resultant resistance. They learn the advantages and disadvantages of both the circuits.

Variable Resistance

10PH664 Learning Objectives: 1. Conclude that resistance of a conductor in inversely proportional to its length.

2. Apply and verify the Ohm's law.

Description: The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to its length, this principle is made evident by the variable resistance board constructed by students. The activity uses nichrome wires to demonstrate the fact. When the open terminal, connected to a circuit containing a bulb, slides on the wire the brightness of the bulb varies with length.

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Electromagnetism

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DC Motor

Electromagnet

10PH601

7PH615_0.2 Learning Objectives: 1. Follow that electric current produces magnetic eld.

2. Explain working of the electromagnet.

3. List different applications of an electromagnet.

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe force acting on a current carrying conductor placed in magnetic eld.

2. Apply Fleming's left hand rule to nd the direction of force acting on a current carrying conductor placed in magnetic eld.

Description: Students construct a simple DC motor.

They wind a coil of copper wire, remove the insulation appropriately and achieve the commutation mechanism used in normal DC motor. The elegant method of achieving commutation in the DC motor helps the coil to complete a full rotation.

Description: Magnets are one of the amusing objects found around. How would it be if one can switch "ON" and "OFF" the magnetic eld produced by a magnet?

That's what an electromagnet does. In this activity student construct their own electromagnet which can be turned "ON" and "OFF" using a switch which is connected in series.

Magnetic Effects Of Electric Current

10PH605 Learning Objectives: 1. Draw and express the magnetic eld of a magnet and a coil.

2. Deduce that current carrying wire produces magnetic eld.

Description: The magnet's needle points in the direction of the magnetic eld which helps to map the entire magnetic eld around a magnet, hence creating a beautiful picture of magnetic eld around a magnet.

A circular coil is made by students by winding the wires in a loop.

Measurements Vernier Calipers

Weighing Scale

9PH620

3EV955 Learning Objectives: 1. To illustrate the working of a spring balance.

2. Demonstrate how to calibrate a measuring device.

Learning Objectives: 1. Design a Vernier Caliper.

2. Reading a Vernier Caliper.

3. Explain the importance of vernier scale.

Description: Students experiment with balance, structure, space and even gravity with this spring balance. Unlike an electronic balance neither does it require batteries nor is it cumbersome. A perfect device to introduce the young scientists to the nuances of calibration, this versatile spring balance can be used to teach a number of concepts.

Description: Student construct a working model of vernier calipers. They explore the importance and use of the vernier scale in increasing the accuracy of the measuring instrument. With their vernier calipers they measure different small objects to the accuracy of a millimeter.

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Fluid and Pressure

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Fun with Pressure

Depth Indicator

5EV952

8PH603

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the effect of atmospheric pressure.

2. Demonstrate Working of Siphon.

3. Demonstrate how pump lifts water.

Learning Objectives: 1. Deduce that pressure in liquids vary with depth.

2. Identify that liquid exerts same pressure in all direction at a given depth.

Description: Students make a siphon and pump.

Students construct a siphon which ows liquid water from higher level to lower level and pump which ows liquid from lower level to higher level. Students construct two devices using syringes and ball bearings and bottles.

Description: Students make a depth indicator and probe what happens when the indicator is immersed and moved down in the water. The increase in pressure with depth is made evident by this model. It is very easily established that pressure in liquid is same in all directions.

Hydraulic Jack

Cartesian Diver

9PH628 Learning Objectives: 1. State Pascal's law.

2. Explain working of hydraulic jack based on Pascal's Law. 3. Describe the term compressible uids.

Description: It is very amusing to see a man lifting a car just by rotating the lever of a jack. How is it possible to lift heavier things by applying less force. The activity provides opportunity to students to explore and understand the working of a hydraulic jack. They discover the applicability of Pascal's law on uids.

Syringe Pump

8PH627 Learning Objectives: 1. Follow the existence of Atmospheric pressure.

2. Explain the mechanism of valves.

3. Explain the working of syringe pump using the concept of atmospheric pressure and Valves.

Description: Children construct a working model of hand pump with the help of Syringe and ball bearings.

They explore how a valve works and plays an important role in pumping water for a lower level to a height. They understand the importance of Atmospheric pressure in working of the pump.

9PH602 Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the existance of Buoyancy force in uids.

2. Explain principle of oatation.

3. Describe why objects sink or oat in liquids.

Description: The principle that allows submarines to sink in water and then resurface back was never so easy to understand. The activity stimulates curiosity in children as the diver made by them descends and ascends in water on pressing the bottle. The diver simulates a tug of war between gravity and buoyancy force.

Tiny Flute

Musical Flute

Sound 3EV976 Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate how sound is produced.

2. Examine how variations in sound can be produced.

Description: Students construct a small musical instrument that produces sound by the vibration of a balloon membrane. They explore and understand how sound is produced. They vary the pitch of the sound by closing the holes provided in the ute and produce different sounds.

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9PH607 Learning Objectives: 1. Identify that vibrations produce sound.

2. Explain the production and propagation of sound.

3. De ne pitch and amplitude of sound.

Description: A ute is constructed which produces sound due to vibration of the balloon membrane tightly t on the can. Different pitch of sound is produced by changing the length of the air column.

Students compare the sound produced by their ute and discuss reasons behind it.

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Properties of matter States of Matter

Nature Of Matter

4EV958

6CH309

Everything starts at Y...

Solar Water Distiller

7CH303

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the three states of matter.

2. Illustrate molecular arrangement of solids, liquids and gases.

3. To be able to classify materials as solids, liquids and gases and identify some physical properties of each of them.

Description: Children able to differentiate solids, liquids and gases based on their properties. An inquiry based comprehensive procedure makes it practical and easy for the students to label given substances as solids, liquids and gases.

Description: Types of inter conversions between states of matter brought about by the change in temperature of a system are exhibited by a series of exciting experiments in this activity. An inquiry based comprehensive procedure makes it practical and easy for the students to label substances as solids, liquids and gases.

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the water cycle.

2. Identify the various forms in which water exists.

3. Identify the need to purify water.

4. Discuss the phenomena involved in distillation.

Description: The activity deals with variegated concepts like use of renewable energy sources, separation techniques, purifying water and absorption of light. A working model is constructed which emulates the distillation technique the only difference being that it utilizes the sun's energy to purify impure water.

Exploring Oxygen & Oxides

Gas Laws

Exploring Hydrogen

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe matter.

2. Identify the three different states of matter and difference between them.

8CH333

9CH334

Learning Objectives: 1. Prepare oxygen in the laboratory.

2. Perform the con rmatory test for oxygen.

3. Explain the formation of types of oxides.

Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the behavior of gases under varying conditions of temperature, pressure and volume.

2. Verify the Boyle's law and Charles' law.

Description: The activity provides a wholesome explanation to the preparation of oxygen in the laboratory and the role it essays in the formation of acids and bases. Step by step procedure and tests provides an insight into the nature of reactions that occur.

Description: The characteristic behavior of gases is well depicted and adequately explained in this activity as we verify the Boyle's and Charles' law using simple models made from common materials.

9CH331 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the different methods of preparing hydrogen gas.

2. Identify the physical and chemical properties of hydrogen.

3. Demonstrate how to test the presence of hydrogen gas.

Description: The activity allows the students to explore the laboratory procedures and utilize them to prepare hydrogen gas and study its physical nature.

Production of hydrogen by electrolytic decomposition of water is also demonstrated with an elaborate discussion on the topic.

Energetics Of Freezing

9CH321 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain about the different states of matter in terms of kinetic molecular theory.

2. Generalize the interconversion between states of matter.

3. Analyze the effect of change in temperature on different states of matter.

Description: The activity justi ably explains the phase changes and uses sodium thiosulphate to demonstrate the extraordinary but the familiar phenomenon of latent heat.

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Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

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Pure-Impure

Separation Techniques

6CH302

9CH314

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the difference between pure substances and mixtures.

2. Discuss various methods employed for the separation of substances from a mixture.

Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate between types of mixtures.

2. Employ various separation techniques to separate types of mixtures.

Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the properties of mixtures.

2. Apply the different techniques used to separate various types of mixtures.

Description: A simple, safe and easy to follow procedure challenges the students to separate individual components of a mixture employing various techniques like hand-picking, winnowing, ltration, etc. Experiments are made fun by the use of common laboratory apparatus like droppers, funnels and lter papers.

Description: Students separate three different types of mixtures assisted by a set of carefully thought-out instructions that explain the techniques used for separating mixtures like never before.

Description: The activity effectively uses various techniques like magnetic separation, sieving, hand picking, ltration etc. to separate various types of mixtures e.g. Solid-solid, solid-liquid, liquid-liquid etc.

The concept of separation of mixtures is clearly outlined through an inquiry based procedure.

Separating Mixtures

7CH341

Symbols & Formulae & balancing act

7CH342_0.2 Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the system of symbols and notation for the chemical elements and the combinations of these elements which form chemical compounds.

2. Apply the criss-cross method of writing formulae in chemistry.

Acids, Bases & Salts

Description: Colourful cards used to introduce the formulae writing concepts in a sequential order fuel the student's curiosity making the activity a memorable learning experience.

Colourful Chemistry

Acids And Bases

7CH353

7CH319

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe acids, bases and salts with examples.

2. Appreciate the role of indicators in identifying acids, bases and salts.

Learning Objectives: 1. Restate the properties of acids and bases.

2. Outline the meaning and signi cance of acids and bases.

3. Identify and categorize acids and bases using indicators.

Learning Objectives: 1. Outline the properties of acids and bases.

2. Identify acid base indicators and investigate how they work.

3. Summarize the concept of pH scale, strength of acids and bases and neutralization.

Description: Various samples of household products are provided. They have to be classi ed as an acid or a base with the help of indicators commonly used in the lab. The students are introduced to the process of neutralization by means of an acid-base reaction.

Description: An alcohol acid- base indicator that changes colour in the presence of an acid is used to prepare a 'disappearing' ink. The astonishing results achieved through inquiry based experimentation help the students build laboratory speci c skill sets.

Description: Students' curiosity is aptly channeled to help them experiment and explore the colourful world of acid-base indicators. Students experiment with household substances and list them as acidic, basic or neutral using common laboratory indicators like litmus and natural indicators like turmeric.

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Disappearing Ink

10CH317

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Chemical Reactions Physical chemical

Rubbery Polymer

8CH322

10PH669

Description: White glue, starch and borax powder are used to make a colourful, squishy ball in this activity. The cross-linking of the long polyvinyl acetate molecules present in white glue by borax is clearly elucidated to explain the properties and formation of polymers.

Learning Objectives: 1. Experiment and observe the properties of physical and chemical changes.

2. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes.

Description: An ideal way to introduce the children to chemistry, the kit contains household chemicals that bubble, zz, react and change colours when mixed together. A host of reactions are carried out in the activity while the children use keen observation and logical reasoning to categorise them as physical or chemical in nature.

Reversible Irreversible

Fighting Fire

Learning Objectives: 1. De ne 'Polymers'.

2. Identify various polymers and their uses.

3. Outline the concept of 'linear' and 'cross-linking' polymerization.

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Classifying Chemical Reactions

10CH348 Learning Objectives: 1. Identify different types of chemical reactions.

2. Analyze the nature of reactants and products, before and after the reaction.

3. Classify reactions as combination, decomposition, displacement and double displacement.

Description: Students learn about chemical analysis by means of this wonderful activity as they use basic lab techniques to categorize various reactions as combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement.

Exothermic & Endothermic

6CH325

8CH311

9CH330

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the properties of reversible and irreversible reactions.

2. Classify reactions as reversible or irreversible.

Learning Objectives: 1. De ne 'combustion'.

2. Restate the components of re.

3. Explain the various ways to overcome different types of re.

4. Construct a re extinguisher using household materials.

Learning Objectives: 1. Interpret the heat exchanges during chemical reactions.

2. Classify reactions as exothermic and endothermic.

Description: A delight for young scientists fascinated by laboratory equipment, the activity extensively investigates a set of six reactions. The students need to keenly examine the characteristics exhibited by each reaction and classify it as reversible or irreversible in nature.

Description: The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar is ingeniously used to build an effective re extinguisher in this activity.

Reactions Everywhere

What's The Reaction?

7CH323 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the properties of physical changes.

2. Explain the properties of chemical changes.

3. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes.

4. Classify changes as 'physical' or 'chemical' in nature.

Description: Step by step instructions help the students apply their knowledge of the characteristics exhibited by physical and chemical changes to categorize a set of reactions and label them as physical or chemical in nature.

Description: The activity hints upon the relevance of thermodynamics in chemistry. Temperature change while a reaction is in progress is recorded to explain the heat exchange between the reactants and their surroundings. Based on the ndings the reactions are then classi ed as exothermic or endothermic.

8CH350 Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the different types of chemical reactions.

2. Categorize chemical reactions according to the characteristics they exhibit.

Description: The activity is a challenge for those with an analytical bent of mind. Students record their observations for a set of reactions and use their ndings to distinguish between the reactions.

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Properties of Materials

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Sort them Out- Advanced

Sort them Out

Sink Float Dissolve

6CH304

4EV987

5EV946

Learning Objectives: 1. To classify the materials/objects around us on the basis of the properties they exhibit.

2. To recognize the different properties materials possess.

Learning Objectives: 1. To classify the materials/objects around us on the basis of the properties they exhibit.

2. To recognize the different properties materials possess.

Learning Objectives: 1. Predict sinking and oating of different objects.

2. Classify objects according to their sinking or oating capability.

3. Test the materials that dissolve in water.

Description: The most comprehensive activity with variety of materials to sort into groups, Sort them out allows self-paced opportunities for the students to think analytically and increase their con dence as they use those amazing little minds to gure things out.

Description: The most comprehensive activity with variety of materials to sort into groups, Sort them out allows self-paced opportunities for the students to think analytically and increase their con dence as they use those amazing little minds to gure things out.

Description: The possibilities for experimentation are practically endless with this activity kit. It includes various materials that sink, oat and dissolve in water.

The students experiment and explore to reason out the behavior of these materials. To add to the mystery is the varying sizes of water containers.

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Electrochemistry

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Electroplating

Electrolysis Of Water

8CH315

10CH306

Electrorefining

10CH313

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the process of electroplating.

2. Identify the electrodes and electrolytes used for electroplating.

Learning Objectives: 1. Determine the components that make up water.

2. Separate the components of water using the electrolysis process.

Learning Objectives: 1. De ne electrolysis.

2. Explain the application of electrolysis in re ning of metals.

3. Outline the uses of electro re ning.

Description: The activity encourages exploration into the magical world of electrochemistry. Menial articles like safety pins or hair pins are plated with copper utilizing the principles of electroplating to achieve the desired results. The signi cant role of the anode, the cathode and electrolyte in electroplating is clearly exempli ed through the activity.

Description: Water is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen by passing electricity through it. A pinch of salt is added to facilitate this process. The experiment is carried out in a jar with steel electrodes. The composition of water is demonstrated followed by testing the gases gases collected in test tubes at each electrode.

Description: The concept of using electricity to re ne copper is accurately demonstrated by means of this interesting activity. Reduction in the mass of the anode and deposition of the metal ions on the cathode is clearly observed by the end of the experiment.

Colourful Electrolysis

10CH367 Learning Objectives: 1. Prepare an apparatus for doing electrolysis with indicator.

2. Observe the effect of a magnetic eld on the electrolyte.

Description: Water is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen by passing electricity through it. A pinch of salt is added to facilitate this process. By adding indicator we can see the colour change cathode. Further by placing a magnet below the apparatus we can see the spiral forming.

Bohrs atomic model

Atomic Structure 9CH358 Learning Objectives: 1. Perceive the atomic structure as put forward by Neils Bohr.

2. Prepare the Bohr’s model of atomic structure for different atoms.

Description: The kit provides ample opportunity to the students to illustrate the atomic model as explained by the famous physicist Neils Bohr.

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Others

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A Healthy Day In My Life

Traffic Signal Game

1EV903

1EV934

Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize the importance of keeping clean.

2. Identify ways to keep clean.

3. Realize the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Learning Objectives: 1.Realize the importance of traffic signs and rules in daily life.

2. Identify different traffic signs and rules.

Description: 'Health is wealth'- this board game stresses on healthy habits and hygiene helping the students critically analyse and come up with a sequence of a healthy person's daily activities.

Description: Students have to employ logic and deductive reasoning to place the traffic signals at appropriate places on the board depicting a part of a town ship.

Layers of Atmosphere

Festivals

5EV1023

01EV1113

Learning Objectives: 1. Label the different layers of the atmosphere.

2. Identify the occurrences that take place in the different layers of the atmosphere.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the main festivals of India.

2. Identify the religious and national festivals of India.

3. Describe why these festivals are celebrated.

Description: A vivid and picturesque board depicting the different layers of the atmosphere along with equally detailed cards present the students with an opportunity to elicit their cognitive abilities and make an illustrative pictorial that they can use forever.

Description: The activity is designed to familiarize students with major festivals of India, by arranging the corresponding symbols and rituals in a collage formone at a time.

Disease control game

5EV1021 Learning Objectives: 1. To distinguish between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

2. To be able to decide what cure is suitable for which disease.

Description: A colourful board and card game about common diseases, their prevention and cure is a sure hit amongst the curious minds. The players have to nd the cure or prevention card as they land on the disease box on the board. The game not only boosts the cognitive abilities of the students but also encourages them to explore the subject more and more.

Clean Air Snakes and Ladders Game

2EV1011 Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the causes of air pollution.

2. Assess the factors that reduce air pollution.

Description: Little design artists make their own game of snakes and ladders as they place the air pollutants on the snakes that take you down and air cleaners on the ladders that take you up.

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KG- English

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Build a Sentence

Build a Word

Word Spinner

CZKG012_0.2

CZKG011_0.2

2KG1622

Learning Objectives: 1. Make simple sentences Description: A Foam set that makes it easy to introducesentences step-by-step and gives children hands-on practice identifying words, reading, word building, sentence formation and more!

Learning Objectives: 1. Matching the words with the picture.

2. Identifying the picture and spelling the word.

Description: A Foam set that makes it easy to introduce words step-by-step and gives children hands-on practice identifying words, reading, word building and more!

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Learning Objectives: 1. Make three letter four letter and ve letter words.

Description: Kit consists of a spinner with three wheels with alphabets and a dial. Children will move the dial and rotate the wheels and learn make dierent three letter, four letter and ve letter words.

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KG- EVS

Everything starts at Y...

Animal Products

Farm and Wild Animals

1KG1602

1KG1616

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify domestic animals in their homes.

2. Match the product to its source.

Learning Objectives: 1. Classify domestic and wild animals 2. Design a farm by arranging the domestic animals at their homes3. Design a forest by arranging them on the forest habitat Description: Explore the world of animals- farm, forest and domestic animals and their habitats through this animal based activity. Through design and story-telling children are taken to the lands of forest and farms.

Children will enjoy designing suitable habitats for the animals by creating farm lands and forests in the background.

Description: An animal puzzle that develops ne motor coordination and cognitive skills in a child. A learning-fun centered activity that is simple, realistic and with a child-friendly interface! Matching the animal products and the habitats fosters critical thinking aiding cognitive memory.

Habitats

Parts of Plant

CZKG038

2KG1623_0.2

Learning Objectives: 1. Different animals live in different environments.

Animal young ones puzzle

2KG1607 Learning Objectives: 1. Match the animals with their homes and the young ones Description: Kit consists of a magnetic board with pictures of different animals and homes, cards of their young ones and their names. Children identify the young one and match them.

Healthy and Junk Food Snakes and Ladder

2KG1609

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the different parts of the Plant.

2. Assemble parts of a plants.

3. Identify the different types of plant.

Learning Objectives: 1. Classify the healthy and junk foods 2. Play the snakes and ladders game based on healthy and junk food items

Description: Children learn about the parts of a plant through this activity. The bright colours, shapes and child friendly material make for an ideal activity for children as they discover, categorise and then assemble these parts to form a plant. They learn about various types of plants while designing a garden with a variety of plants.

Description: Snake and ladders game encourages logical thinking while engaging the young minds in play. The students are challenged to identify and segregate healthy and junk food by playing the game.

Fruits and Vegetables

Seasonal Clothing

The Four Seasons

CZKG005

1KG1619

Description: A realistic and detailed animal puzzle which helps in building critical thinking and improve cognitive skills of the students, the activity aims at placing the animal cards along with their food and shelter in their respective habitats on the board.

Learning Objectives: 1. Classify fruits and Vegetables.

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify clothing for various seasons

Description: Kit consists of different cards with pictures of fruits and vegetables. From the given set of cards children need to identify the fruits and vegetables and segregate them.

Description: The perfect activity for little meteorologists in the making by identifying weather patterns, seasonal weather and how our daily activities are affected by seasonal weather. Learning is pivoted around enjoyment when children use the magnetic cards to dress the ‘ gure’ according to the season.

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2KG1625IND Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the change in habits that occur due to change in weather.

2. Review the role of different types of clothes and accessories used in various climates.

Description: Pictorial depiction of the four seasons Summer, Winter, Autumn, and Monsoon. A collage of activities for a season promoting time line sequence gives the child a complete ‘feel’ of the season. The child focuses on one season at a time.

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KG- EVS

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Boat

Will it sink or float?

CZKG039

CZKG014 Learning Objectives: 1. Predict sinking and oating of different objects.

2. Classify objects according to their sinking or oating capability.

3. Test the materials that dissolve in water.

Learning Objectives: 1. Design Boat 2. Learn how a boat oats Description: Boats are a wonderfully fun activity for kids to take part in. Design them. Make them. Then see how well they oat!

Colour Mixing

Description: The possibilities for experimentation are practically endless with this activity kit. It includes various materials that sink, oat and dissolve in water. The students experiment and explore to reason out the behaviour of these materials.

CZKG013 Learning Objectives: 1. Make different colour Description: A Fun Activity Involving Different Colours And Their Mixing To Identify Primary Colours. Prepare Different Secondary Colours Out Of The Primary Colours.

KG- Maths Numbers and Shapes

Shapes

Geometric Shape Puzzle - II

5 + 1 62 7 = 3 4 9 1KG1605 Learning Objectives: 1. Match the numbers with the shapes.

2. Represent the numbers on the board using shapes.

Description: Kit consists of different geometric shape with dots. Children will count the dots and match the given shape and represent the shape the number.

1KG1615

2KG1626

Learning Objectives: 1. Classifying the shapes based on shape, colour and size.

2. Sorting the shapes in the increasing order of sizes.

3. Joining shapes together for designing new things.

Learning Objectives: 1. Recognise Shapes.

2. Compare the shapes.

3. Solve the puzzle using the given shapes.

4. Design a gure using the given shapes.

Description: Kit consists of different geometric shapes in different colours and sizes. Children can use this for sorting, sequencing and designing new shapes.

Description: Puzzles stimulate the logical and analytical thinking in a child. A fun activity engaging the child in recognising, identifying and matching the shapes and colours. Children are enthused to create new designs using shapes thus promoting ne motor and eye-hand co-ordination and pre-math cursors.

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