NCERT Class VI – Science

The NCERT Class 6 Science curriculum provides a foundational understanding of various scientific concepts in a way that is accessible and engaging for young learners. It introduces students to basic principles of science through interactive and practical approaches. Here’s a brief overview of what is covered:

### **1. Food: Where Does It Come From?**
– **Concepts:** Sources of food, plant and animal products, and the importance of a balanced diet.
– **Topics:** Different types of food, how food is obtained, and the role of various food items in maintaining health.

### **2. Components of Food**
– **Concepts:** Nutrients and their functions, food groups, and the importance of a nutritious diet.
– **Topics:** Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, and how they contribute to our health.

### **3. Fibre to Fabric**
– **Concepts:** Origin of fabrics, types of fibers, and the process of fabric production.
– **Topics:** Natural and synthetic fibers, weaving, spinning, and dyeing.

### **4. Sorting Materials into Groups**
– **Concepts:** Classification of materials based on their properties.
– **Topics:** Properties such as appearance, hardness, solubility, and density, and how materials are grouped accordingly.

### **5. Separation of Substances**
– **Concepts:** Methods for separating mixtures based on physical properties.
– **Topics:** Techniques like filtration, evaporation, and sieving, and their applications.

### **6. Changes Around Us**
– **Concepts:** Physical and chemical changes, and the effects of these changes on materials.
– **Topics:** Examples of everyday changes, distinguishing between reversible and irreversible changes.

### **7. Getting to Know Plants**
– **Concepts:** Plant structure and functions.
– **Topics:** Parts of plants, their functions, and types of plants.

### **8. Body Movements**
– **Concepts:** Human and animal movement.
– **Topics:** Types of joints, skeletal system, and movement in different animals.

### **9. The Living World**
– **Concepts:** Characteristics of living organisms.
– **Topics:** Differences between living and non-living things, and basic needs of living organisms.

### **10. Motion and Measurement of Distances**
– **Concepts:** Measurement and basic motion.
– **Topics:** Units of measurement, tools for measuring distance, and concepts of speed and motion.

### **11. Light, Shadows, and Reflections**
– **Concepts:** Nature of light and its behavior.
– **Topics:** Formation of shadows, reflection of light, and the concept of mirrors.

### **12. Electricity and Circuits**
– **Concepts:** Basics of electricity and simple circuits.
– **Topics:** Electric current, components of a circuit, and how electrical devices work.

### **13. Fun with Magnets**
– **Concepts:** Properties of magnets and their applications.
– **Topics:** Types of magnets, magnetic fields, and uses of magnets in everyday life.

### **14. Water**
– **Concepts:** Water in nature and its properties.
– **Topics:** Water cycle, importance of water, and different forms of water.

### **15. Air Around Us**
– **Concepts:** Composition and importance of air.
– **Topics:** Air as a mixture, its properties, and how it affects our environment.

### **16. Garbage In, Garbage Out**
– **Concepts:** Waste management and recycling.
– **Topics:** Types of waste, methods of disposal, and the importance of reducing and recycling waste.

The NCERT Class 6 Science textbook is designed to foster curiosity and a love for science by incorporating experiments, illustrations, and real-life applications. It encourages students to explore and understand the natural world through observation, experimentation, and discussion.