Key Points

Science is not just a collection of facts but an invitation to question, perform experiments, and explore the world around us, from tiny cells to distant stars.

Learning takes flight when curiosity leads the way, just as a paper plane is inspired by simple observations of flight in nature.

Science is a process that involves a way of thinking that welcomes curiosity, asks questions, and remains open to the unknown.

This year, the focus will shift to asking deeper questions such as 'How do things work?' and 'Why do events happen the way they do?'.

Understanding science requires stepping out of the textbook to experience the world through activities and experiments, which serve as stepping stones to deeper knowledge.

As young explorers, we will learn how human activities are linked to the natural world and the role science plays in addressing environmental challenges.

Different fields of science like physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences are interconnected, and ideas in one area often inspire discoveries in another.

The journey begins by studying the properties of everyday materials, asking questions like 'Why are some fruits sour?' or what happens to a turmeric stain when washed.

Experiments with batteries and lamps will help classify materials based on their properties, leading to the study of metals and non-metals.

We will explore different types of changes in the world, identifying which changes can be reversed, like melting ice, and which cannot, like a battery running out.

The study of heat will cover how it flows, causing changes like the melting of glaciers, and its role in the water cycle where water evaporates and falls as rain.

We will investigate essential life processes for survival in both animals and plants, such as nutrition, respiration, and circulation.

The concept of time will be explored, from how early humans used shadows to tell time to how we measure how fast something happens.

The study of light and shadows extends to astronomical phenomena like eclipses, which are caused by the movements of the Earth and Moon.

Thinking like a scientist is not just about finding answers but also about asking interesting, curious, and creative questions about the world.