1. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
CLASS VI
06/04/2019

2. Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge. Science is a perspective. Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding in a manner that's precise, predictive and reliable - a transformation, for those lucky enough to experience it, that is empowering and emotional

3. HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
FACULTY MEMBERS
MRS. JENIFER ROBINSON
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
MRS. RANJANA SANGTANI
MRS. LEENA CHAUDHARY
MRS. REXY NINAN
MR. VIKRANT PURUNDARE
MRS. SUMA SENU
MRS. PREETI NAMBIAR
MRS. SREEJA ARAVINDAKSHAN
MRS. SHRUTI MUKUNDAN

4. NCERT TEXTBOOK – class 6 CONTENT MAPPED AND DIGITAL ASSETS
ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS
EXTENDED LEARNING
EXERCISES
KEY WORDS AND SUMMARY

5. FOOD: WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? SORTING MATERIALS INTO GROUPS (HANDOUT)
PREMID TERM
S.NO
MONTH
TOPIC 1
APRIL
FOOD: WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? 2
COMPONENTS OF FOOD 3
MAY
FIBRE TO FABRIC 4
CHANGES AROUND US 5
SORTING MATERIALS INTO GROUPS (HANDOUT)
ACTIVITIES : SPROUTING , TEST FOR PROTEINS , FATS, WEAVING AND KNITTING.

6. MID TERM 5 AUGUST SEPARATION OF SUBSTANCES 6 GETTING TO KNOW PLANTS 7
WATER (QUESTIONNAIRE)
ACTIVITIES: METHODS OF SEPARATION, DRAW AND LABEL

7. POST MID TERM 8 OCTOBER AIR AROUND US 9 BODY MOVEMENTS 10 NOVEMBER
THE LIVING ORGANISMS AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS 11
MOTION AND MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES 12
DECEMBER
LIGHT,SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONS 13
GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT (QUESTIONNAIRE)
ACTIVITIES: PARTS OF HUMAN SKELETON, MEASUREMENT EXPTS.,
LIGHT RELATED EXPTS., AIR RELATED EXPTS,

8. POMT FOLLOWED BY FINAL EXAMINATION ELECTRICITY AND CIRCUITS15
JANUARY
ELECTRICITY AND CIRCUITS 16
FUN WITH MAGNETS
FEBRUARY
REVISION
ACTIVITIES : SIMPLE CIRCUITS, SHAPES OF MAGNETS,

9. * NEW QUESTION PAPER PATTERN OBJECTIVE & SUBJECTIVE
CLASS VI
NEW PATTERN
OBJECTIVE & SUBJECTIVE
COMPONENTS OF QUESTION PAPER
GIVE REASONS
NUMERICALS
APPLICATION BASED
DIAGRAM BASED
SIMPLE DEFINITIONS

10. PARAMETERS FOR GRADING SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES PORTFOLIO
NOTEBOOK CHECKING
SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
PORTFOLIO

11. WORKSHEET SAMPLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

12. DIAGRAM HOMEWORK PUNCTUALITY NEATNESS INDEX
RUBRICS FOR NOTEBOOK CHECKING
INDEX
DIAGRAM
HOMEWORK
PUNCTUALITY
NEATNESS

13. RUBRICS FOR LAB ACTIVITY
AIM
APPARATUS
USED
PROCEDURE
OBSERVATION
VIVA-VOCE

14. LAB ACTIVITY SHEET

15. CLASS VI – LAB ACTIVITIES
JUNIOR SCIENCE LAB

16. Portfolio
Portfolio
A collection of work done for the whole year by a student which includes:
Report making
Collage
MCQ
Group discussion
Holiday homework
QCT etc.,
OBSERVING
THINKING
ANALYSING
CONCLUDING

17. Portfolio

18. Portfolio

20. COMPETITIONS HELD EVERY YEAR
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
ASSET – SCIENCE
SPELLING BEE
ACER – SCIENCE
GREEN OLYMPIAD

21. EXTENDED LEARNING

22. YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS

23. Cosmos : Science E - Magazine

24. ECO CLUB ACTIVITIES

27. REMEDIAL MEASURES 1. PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
2. REVISION CLASSES
3. REVISION WORKSHEETS/PPT
4. SEEKING COUNSELLOR’S GUIDANCE TO RECTIFY ACADEMIC DIFFICULTIES
5. ENCOURAGING PEER SUPPORT

28. Regular checking – by the Parents
Please check your ward’s Science notebook regularly- this would help you to know the topic being taught.
You will also be able to keep track if the class work and home assignment are complete.

29. Positive Reinforcement
Criticize and Compare
Assist study plans
Regular discussion on the progress
Keep scolding often
Allowing mobiles for a long period
Regular to PTM / HOD meeting
Help in time management
Keep nagging
Showing interest in their goal setting

30. EMAIL ID’S MRS. JENIFER ROBINSON - hodscience@iswkoman.com
MRS. RANJANA SANGTANI -
MRS. REXY NINAN-
MRS. SUMA SENU-
MRS. SREEJA ARAVINDAKSHAN-
MRS. SHRUTI MUKUNDAN-
MRS. LEENA CHAUDHARY-
MR. VIKRANT PURANDARE-
MRS. PREETI NAMBIAR-