KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
CCE CALENDER FOR THE YEAR 2010-2011(SUMMER STATION)
CLASS - IV
SUBJECT - EVS
1st TERM (April to September)
MONTH TOPIC ACTIVITY PLANNED/ ACTIVITY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS/CONCEPTS VALUE
METHOD POINTS
April + May Going to School 1. Rearranging of jumbled letters Transport used in a particular place 5
of modes of Transport in a according to the climatic conditions
proper way by seeing the clues (Identification).
Ear to Ear 3,2
Skill
1. Drawing of different types Animals with ears will give birth to
of animals’ ears. babies whereas which do not have ears
2. Match the ears with the lay eggs (Discovery of facts).
animals
June A Day with Nandu 1. Narrating the story with Knowledge about animal’s behaviour 3,2
voice modulation and their way of living (Observation).
July The Story of Amrita 1. Different types of trees are Importance of plants and trees in day 2,3
(FA I shown which are around us. to day life (Knowledge, Discovery of
facts).
Pencil Paper Identification of places.
2. Locate Rajasthan on the map
Test) of India
Anita and the Identification of places.
Honey bees
1. Locate Bihar on the map of 4,1
India.
Hard Work never goes invain (Discovery
2. Draw and colour Beehive and
of facts).
a picture of different
Skill
bees(Male, Queen and
Worker)
3. List out the names of some Observation of their way of living.
other animals that live
together in colonies like
Honeybees Creating different types of insect’s
4. Make some models of insects models.
by using shells of Groundnut,
Badam and Pista
Omana’s Journey
Identification of places. 3,2
1. Locate following places on the
map – Gandhidham,
Ahmedabad, and Valsad
(Gujarat). Observing the destination point, dates 4,1
2. Paste old railway tickets/bus and price of the ticket.
tickets.
Discovery of facts that uncovered food 4,1
3. Name the things sold at items are unhealthy.
railway station.
4. Showing picture cards of Identification of people who work in
people who work in the the railway station
railway station.
August From the Window 1. Making Models of Tunnels, Creativity, Knowing about the care to 4,1
Railway Bridge, Transport be taken while crossing the bridges.
Bridge, Level Crossing etc.
2. Write 5 names of different Discovery of facts that People of
states of India- their different places differ in their way of
Languages, Clothes, Food and dressing, eating habits, living styles etc.
Landforms.
3. Role play of people of
different States.
Reaching Identification of Relationships.
Grandmother’s
house 1. Make a Family Tree using
Photographs. Knowledge about Travelling. 4,1
2. Write a list of things you need
on a Train or a Boat Journey.
Changing Families Knowing about the causes that bring
change in a family.
1. Discussion changes that occur
in a family (Birth, Death, To know about relationship.
Posting, Wedding). Learn Sociable nature(Concept)
2. Make a list of family members Knowledge/Observation.
– their relationship.
To know about children’s rights and law
3. List of festivals celebrated at against child marriages.
school and at home.
4. Stories about the child
marriages.
September Hu Tu Tu , Hu Tu Tu 1. Kabaddi is played. Understanding about the game rules
and following them.
2. Watch sports channel in TV
Observing and developing interest in
(SA 1 based 3. Paste different sport related
games and sports.
on first term) pictures and study its rules.
Discovery of facts that good persons
Portion are accepted everywhere. 3,2
(Apr to Sept 4. 5 good rules to be followed by
Lessons) all.
The Valley of Skill of Drawing and Painting.
Flowers
1. Duplicating Madhubani
painting in books and on small Identifying the parts of a Flower.
pieces of cloth.
Observation of different shapes and
2. Draw any Flower of your colours of flowers. 4,1
choice and label its parts.
3. Make a collage of different Skill of decorating places.
flowers.
Changing times Observation of different types of
4. Make a floral Rangoli design in houses.
your book. Identification of places.
1. Draw and make models of Identification of materials.
different types of houses.
Observation of the way of construction,
2. Locate Pakistan, Haryana, and
people involved etc.
Delhi on the map.
4,1
Group activity – Tools and Occupation.
3. Showing samples of materials To know about latest developments in
used for constructing them. making the houses.
4. Taking children to the
construction site nearby.
5. Pictures of tools used by them.
6. PPT on the future homes.
2nd TERM (October to March)
October 1. A River’s 1. Observe the picture of the Observation: developing 2
tale. river and use the words given communication and writing skills.
and write a story.
Discovering the journey of the rivers.
2. Map reading – mark different 2
Understands causes of water shortage.
rivers of India. 1
Observation, recording, drawing
3. Discussion – situations that
conclusion.
lead to water shortage.
2
4. Observation of things that
dissolve in water and make Observation, discovery of facts about 1
water dirty e.g.: soap, oil etc. how water gets polluted. 2
5. Causes of water pollution
using PPT/Pictures.
2. Basva’s Farm
Observation, Application of knowledge
to know the steps involved in farming. 2
1. Arrange in correct order –
pictures of steps involved in Observation, discovery of facts that we
growing crops. need tools to do work easily.
2
2. Implements used in Farming-
identify them and write what
Application. 2
work they are used for.
3. Cross – word puzzle – tools Observation, drawing skill, growth 2
3. From Market used. stages in a plant. 2
to Home
Active participation, Group Activity. 1
4. Growing sprouts of Moongdal.
Observation 1
Identification of healthy food items
1. Mini Market to be enacted.
2. Group activity of naming the
vegetables and classifying Collection of data. 2
green leafy vegetables having
medicinal value/winter
vegetables used in salads. Observation, application of knowledge
3. Visit to a market place and talk of storage methods. 1
to a vegetable – seller and
make a brief report.
4. List the vegetables that get
spoilt earlier and which will
stay longer.
November 1. A busy 1. Bird watching – observation of Conservation of bird species 2
month. different types of beaks, feet observation, drawing skill.
& nests of birds. Identification of birds.
(FA 3 Pencil 2
2. Imitation of bird sounds. Creativity and care for birds.
Paper Test) 2
3. Make a nest using straw. Understanding different habitats of
animals. 2
4. Grouping of land animals,
water animals and tree living. Observation, discovery of facts. 1
5. Observation of different types Learns to be healthy/Oral hygiene. 2
of human teeth – functions
and care of teeth.
Identification of places. 2
Observation, discovery of facts about 2
the lifestyle of Metropolitan City
People.
1. Locate Maharashtra and
Mumbai in the map of India.
2. Nandita in
Mumbai. 2. PPT – Difficulties and facilities Conversation skill and tolerance. 2
of a Metropolitan City like Identification communication
Mumbai.
To know about the merits and demerits
3. Enact a scene at the public of these homes.
tap.
2
4. Discuss – differences between Drawing skill.
the houses where Nandita’s
Mama lived and houses in high 1
– rise buildings – reasons. Identifying safe and unsafe water. To
drink safe water for good health.
Observation.
5. Draw different types of houses
in your area. Learning first aid for Diarrhoea. 1
Discovery of facts. 2
1. Discussions on how to make
drinking water safe. Ex.
Boiling, use of Filter etc. Group activity. 2
Data collection. 2
2. Preparation of O.R.S. Creativity. 1
3. Too much
water, too
little water. 3. Water survey in school.
4. News paper cutting – all news
–items related to water. Make
a big collage & discuss.
December 1. To grow moong, Rajma and Importance of plants harmful effects of 2
Channa seeds in groups. cutting trees.
1. Abdul in the
garden Observation, Identification, drawing 1
skill.
2. Adopting a plant and taking
care of it. Conditions required for germination of
seeds. Environmental awareness. 2
3. Role play based on harmful Reasoning. Trees are essential for the
effects of cutting trees. eco system.
Observation 2
Identification of customs and traditions
1. PPT on harvest festivals like followed during the celebrations. 1
Bihu, Pongal, Onam, etc.
Sharing and caring.
2. Eating
Observation. 2
together
2. Community lunch.
Organisational initiative to attract the
children to attend school.
3. Mid – Day Meal provision in
other (state) government
schools
3. Food and fun 1. Visit to Observation, Sharing and caring. 2
Gurudwara/Langar/Church.
2. Debate – Discovery of facts of advantages & 2
disadvantages faced by both.
Day Scholar/Boarding School.
Conversation skills.
Observation of traditions those are
1
associated with festivals.
3. Celebrating festivals – in the
class.
January 1. The World in 1. Draw a Web Chart/ Duty Chart Respect for elders. Working system of a 1
My Home of all members of the Family. family.
2. Discussion – Different set of Understanding that there should not be 2
rules for boys and girls. any Gender bias.
Understanding the difference between
a good touch/bad touch. 2
3. Group discussion – child’s
experiences with different
family members. 2
Observation, Appreciation,
understanding traditional arts.
2. Pochampalli 1. Visit to Pochampalli/PPT. Identifying the materials used in 1
weaving sarees.
2. Completing the steps involved
in making sari from threads. 2
Identification, Discovery of facts.
Collecting information and reporting in
3. Survey: Talk to an ironsmith, the class.
carpenter and potter and find
out the nature of their work.
Observation. 1
Discovery of facts. 2
3. Home and 1. Locate Kerala and Rajasthan in Understanding about the people of 1
Abroad the map and write the other country. 2
language spoken there. Observation.
2
Identification.
2
Understanding about the people of Abu
2. PPT – Kerala & Adu Dhabi. Dhabi.
Discovery of facts about the lifestyles. 1
2
3. Write a comparative report on Observation.
Abu Dhabi and your city – on Identification of places.
climate, vegetation and traffic.
Group activity. 2
Identification. 2
4. Globe Viewing.
5. Exhibition – coins/currency of
different countries.
February 1. Spicy Riddles 1. A few Riddles are asked on Importance of spices. 1
spices. Identification of the uses of spices in
2. Collect Spices used in Kitchen our day to day cooking.
and name them. Group activity. 2
3. Preparation of Aloochat with Eating healthy food.
& without Spices.
Knowledge of different Armed forces – 2
Army, Navy & Air Force.
2. Defence
Creativity. 2
officer: 1. Find the ranks of Army, Navy
Observation & Identification of 1
Wahida. and Air force.
different occupations.
2. Write a few sentences on your
Ambition in life. 2
Knowledge and understanding of
3. Collect pictures of professions differently – abled children.
of your family members.
3. Chuskit goes
1. Visit to Sweekar and NIHM. To
to school
see the children who are
challenged and how they
learn.
2. Film show ‘Black’ and Observing the lifestyles of differently 2
abled children.
‘ Tare Zameen Par’.
Caring. 1
3. Helping the needy.
Showing empathy for differently abled
people. 2
4. Discuss – Provisions made by
government for the differently
abled people
March REVISION Portion (October to February
(SA 2 based lessons)
on second
tem)