The Wonderful World of Science

Lesson Plan 

Class: 6
Subject: Science
Chapter: 1 – The Wonderful World of Science
Duration: 2 Weeks (10 periods – 40 minutes each)

 

General Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Understand what science is and how it relates to daily life.
  • Recognize and use basic scientific skills: observation, questioning, reasoning.
  • Appreciate the work of scientists (including women scientists).
  • Perform and reflect on simple science activities.

 

🗓️ WEEK 1

 

Day 1: Introduction to Science

Topic: What is Science?
Learning Objectives:

  • Define science in their own words.
  • Give examples of science in everyday life.

Teaching Strategy:

  • Begin with open-ended questions: “What is science to you?”
  • Use the chalkboard to collect responses.
  • Explain science as observation, exploration, and experimentation.

Activities:

  • Group discussion: List 5 examples where science is used in daily life (e.g., cooking, electricity, fan, phone, soap).
  • Students write “What I think science is” in their notebook.

Materials:

  • Chalkboard, chart paper

 

Day 2: Science in Daily Life

Topic: Applications of Science
Learning Objectives:

  • Identify how science is used in common household and school items.

Activities:

  • Observation Task: Give students an “Everyday Science” worksheet. Ask them to observe five objects at home/school and note how science helps them function.
    Example: Torch – Electricity, light, battery

Assessment:

  • Check worksheet entries for relevance and accuracy.

 

Day 3: Asking Questions – The Heart of Science

Topic: Scientific Curiosity
Learning Objectives:

  • Frame meaningful scientific questions.

Activities:

  • Show a simple object (like a balloon, pencil, or magnet).
  • Ask: “What questions come to your mind?” Encourage responses like “Why does a balloon float?”, “Why do magnets attract?”

Group Work:

  • In groups, students pick one object and write 2–3 scientific questions.

Materials:

  • Ball, magnet, water bottle, torch, chart paper

 

Day 4: Observation & Experimenting

Topic: Developing Scientific Skills
Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how to observe and record findings.

Activity: Simple Experiment

  • Title: “Does an egg float in salt water?”
  • Two glasses: one with plain water, one with salt water. Drop an egg in both.
  • Students observe and record results.

Discussion:

  • Why did the egg float in salt water? What does it mean?

Materials:

  • 2 glasses, water, salt, egg, spoon

 

Day 5: Scientific Method

Topic: The Steps in Scientific Inquiry
Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the 5 steps: Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment, Result, Conclusion

Activities:

  • Teacher explains each step with a simple example (e.g., “Why do wet clothes dry?”)
  • Students create a flowchart showing steps of scientific method.

Materials:

  • Flowchart handout, colored pens

 

🗓️ WEEK 2

 

Day 6: Scientists Who Changed the World

Topic: Famous Scientists
Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about contributions of scientists like Galileo, Newton, Einstein, C.V. Raman, and J.C. Bose.

Activity:

  • Match-the-name game: Scientist – Discovery (e.g., Newton – Gravity)
  • Short videos or story reading on 2 scientists

Assessment:

  • 3-line biography writing task on one scientist

Materials:

  • Flashcards, storybook/video clips

 

Day 7: Women in Science

Topic: Role of Women in Science
Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about Kalpana Chawla, Sunita Williams, Tessy Thomas, etc.
  • Understand importance of diversity in science

Activities:

  • Poster-making in groups: “Women Who Made Science Shine”
  • Presentation of posters

Materials:

  • Poster paper, pictures, colored pens

 

Day 8: DIY Science Activity

Topic: Hands-on Science
Learning Objectives:

  • Perform a simple science activity and explain it

Activity Options:

  • Make a sundial using a stick and shadow
  • Make a balloon rocket using string and straw

Follow-up:

  • Students write: What did I observe? Why did it happen?

Materials:

  • Straw, balloon, tape, string OR stick and paper for sundial

 

Day 9: Review and Recap

Topic: Revision
Activities:

  • Quiz Game (divided into 2 teams): Questions based on concepts covered
  • Concept map: “What is Science?” drawn in notebooks

Assessment:

  • Each student adds branches to their concept map with examples

Materials:

  • Quiz sheet, prize stars

 

Day 10: Assessment and Reflection

Topic: Final Assessment
Activities:

  • Short test:
    • 5 MCQs (e.g., What does a scientist do?)
    • 3 short questions (e.g., Name one woman scientist and her contribution)
  • Reflection writing: "How will I use science in my life?"

Assessment Criteria:

  • Accuracy in test
  • Creativity in reflection

 

📝 Assessment Methods

  • Worksheets and Flowcharts
  • Group poster and concept map
  • Participation in activities
  • Quiz performance
  • Written test and reflection

 

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of two weeks, students will be able to:

  • Define science and explain its use in daily life.
  • Frame and explore questions scientifically.
  • Recognize scientists and their contributions.
  • Perform simple scientific experiments.
  • Develop a sense of inquiry and observation.