All grades
6
Class 6 — NCERT

Introduction to Inquiry

Measurement & Magnets

78.3%

NCERT coverage

9

Direct matches

9

Semi matches

9

Sensors used

12

Chapters

Sensors used in Class 6

Magnetic Field SensorCurrent ProbeMotion DetectorTemperature ProbeHeart Rate MonitorCO2 Gas SensorpH SensorDissolved Oxygen ProbeLight/Color Sensor
Ch.1
GeneralTheory only

The Wonderful World of Science

Introduction to scientific method, observation, curiosity

0

activities

Introductory chapter — sets up scientific thinking

Ch.2
BiologyTheory only

Diversity in the Living World

Biodiversity, classification of plants and animals

0

activities

Observation-based chapter; no sensor-based experiments

Ch.3
BiologyTheory only

Mindful Eating: A Path to a Healthy Body

Nutrients, balanced diet, food sources

0

activities

Nutrition theory; Food Chemistry experiments possible at higher level

Ch.4
Physics

Exploring Magnets

Types of magnets, magnetic poles, compass, attraction/repulsion

2

activities

Mapping a Magnetic Field

Map field lines around bar magnet using sensor

Magnetic Field Sensor
Direct

Electromagnets

Build electromagnet and measure field strength

Magnetic Field SensorCurrent Probe
Semi
Ch.5
Physics

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

Motion Detector
Direct

Speeding Up

Measure speed of rolling objects — connects to types of motion

Motion Detector
Semi
Ch.6
ChemistryTheory only

Materials Around Us

Properties of materials, transparency, hardness, solubility

0

activities

Qualitative classification; no sensor-based experiments at this level

Ch.7
Physics

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

Temperature Probe
Direct

Heating of Land and Water

Compare heating rates of sand vs water under lamp

Temperature Probe
Direct

Cooling Rates

Compare cooling of different volumes — extends temperature concepts

Temperature Probe
Semi
Ch.8
Chemistry

A Journey through States of Water

States of matter, evaporation, condensation, water cycle, freezing, boiling

4

activities

Boiling Temperature of Water

Measure exact boiling point — plateau on graph shows phase change

Temperature Probe
Direct

Freezing Temperature of Water

Measure freezing point of water

Temperature Probe
Direct

How Low Can You Go?

Freezing point depression with salt — extends states of water

Temperature Probe
Direct

The Greenhouse Effect

Relates to water cycle and evaporation

Temperature Probe
Semi
Ch.9
ChemistryTheory only

Methods of Separation in Everyday Life

Handpicking, sieving, filtration, evaporation, decantation

0

activities

Manual separation methods; no sensor-based experiments at this level

Ch.10
Biology

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

Heart Rate Monitor
Semi

Yeast Beasts in Action

Shows living organisms (yeast) producing CO2 — characteristics of life

Temperature ProbeCO2 Gas Sensor
Semi
Ch.11
Earth Science

Nature's Treasures

Air composition, water importance, soil, natural resources

3

activities

Relative Humidity

Understanding air and moisture content

Temperature Probe
Semi

Soil Study

Study soil properties including temperature

Temperature Probe
Direct

A Water Field Study

Test water quality — relates to water as natural treasure

Temperature ProbepH SensorDissolved Oxygen Probe
Semi
Ch.12
Earth Science

Beyond Earth

Stars, constellations, solar system, day-night, seasons

2

activities

What Causes the Seasons?

Measure light intensity at different angles — explains seasons

Temperature ProbeLight/Color Sensor
Direct

Solar Homes

Solar energy and heating — connects to Sun as energy source

Temperature Probe
Semi

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