Introduction to Inquiry
Measurement & Magnets
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NCERT coverage
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Direct matches
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Semi matches
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Sensors used
12
Chapters
Sensors used in Class 6
The Wonderful World of Science
Introduction to scientific method, observation, curiosity
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activities
Introductory chapter — sets up scientific thinking
Diversity in the Living World
Biodiversity, classification of plants and animals
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activities
Observation-based chapter; no sensor-based experiments
Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body
Nutrients, balanced diet, food sources
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activities
Nutrition theory; Food Chemistry experiments possible at higher level
Exploring Magnets
Types of magnets, magnetic poles, compass, attraction/repulsion
2
activities
Mapping a Magnetic Field
Map field lines around bar magnet using sensor
Electromagnets
Build electromagnet and measure field strength
Measurement of Length and Motion
Standard units, measuring length, types of motion
2
activities
Graphing Your Motion
Students walk toward/away from motion detector to create distance-time graphs
Speeding Up
Measure speed of rolling objects — connects to types of motion
Materials Around Us
Properties of materials, transparency, hardness, solubility
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activities
Qualitative classification; no sensor-based experiments at this level
Temperature and its Measurement
Hot/cold, thermometer, measuring temperature, body temperature
3
activities
A Hot Hand
Compare hand temperature after activities — directly teaches thermometer use
Heating of Land and Water
Compare heating rates of sand vs water under lamp
Cooling Rates
Compare cooling of different volumes — extends temperature concepts
A Journey through States of Water
States of matter, evaporation, condensation, water cycle, freezing, boiling
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activities
Boiling Temperature of Water
Measure exact boiling point — plateau on graph shows phase change
Freezing Temperature of Water
Measure freezing point of water
How Low Can You Go?
Freezing point depression with salt — extends states of water
The Greenhouse Effect
Relates to water cycle and evaporation
Methods of Separation in Everyday Life
Handpicking, sieving, filtration, evaporation, decantation
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activities
Manual separation methods; no sensor-based experiments at this level
Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics
Living vs non-living, characteristics of life, movement, growth
2
activities
Heart Rate and Body Position
Demonstrates living characteristic: response to stimuli
Yeast Beasts in Action
Shows living organisms (yeast) producing CO2 — characteristics of life
Nature's Treasures
Air composition, water importance, soil, natural resources
3
activities
Relative Humidity
Understanding air and moisture content
Soil Study
Study soil properties including temperature
A Water Field Study
Test water quality — relates to water as natural treasure
Beyond Earth
Stars, constellations, solar system, day-night, seasons
2
activities
What Causes the Seasons?
Measure light intensity at different angles — explains seasons
Solar Homes
Solar energy and heating — connects to Sun as energy source
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