UNIT OF INQUIRY

Video
Tuning In…
 Tuning In…

Can you point out where the

Earth is in the Solar system?
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/solar-system-178d1deb210a4bc4a63ee05bc6cb6dcf
 Discussion

● What do you notice about the Earth’s position in the Solar

System?
● Why do you think the Earth’s position in the Solar system is of
important to us?
Earth’s Orbit - LB 137
L.B. Page No. 137
 Activity on Earth’s Structure

Make your own Earth’s structure using any of

the following materials.
Clay, Foil, Pebbles, etc. They can use their prior knowledge and creativity
to form what they think is beneath the Earth.
Let’s look at a 3 D model of Earth!

Link:
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/earth-core-44c547c28fbf46f4ab430bf1398f5f
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Structure of the Earth

The Earth is unlike every other planet in the

Solar System in a number of different ways.

It is the only planet that has liquid water on

its surface.

By using a variety of advanced techniques,

scientists have been able to discover what
lies beneath the surface of our planet.
The Crust

The crust is the top layer that we live

on. It consists of all kinds of rocks,
soil and everything you see above
Earth’s surface.
The crust is like the Earth's
outermost layer, and it's the thinnest
one. It's like the crunchy layer on top
of a cake. The crust is where we live,
where the land and oceans are. It's
solid and made of rocks and soil.
The Mantle

Beneath the crust, there is a layer

called the mantle. It's like the soft,
gooey layer of a cake. The mantle
is very hot and made of melted
rocks. Sometimes, these melted
rocks called magma can come out
of volcanoes!
The Outer Core

Deeper inside the Earth, we

have the outer core. It's like
the liquid layer in a cake. The
outer core is made of hot,
molten metals like iron and
nickel. It's so hot that the
metals are melted and move
around.
The Inner Core

With its immense heat energy, the

inner core is like the engine room
of the Earth.

At the very center of the Earth,

there is the inner core. It's like the
hard, solid center of a cake. The
inner core is made of solid metals,
mostly iron. It's very, very hot, but
it stays solid because of the
tremendous pressure.
The inner core reaches
temperatures of up to 5,500°C.
Home Assignment: Students will make a project to explain the different layers of Earth.
 Sheet 1 Sheet 2

Earth’s Structure Earth’s Structure

I used to know.. Now I know..

(This sheet will have the work done

in class) (This sheet will have the model of
Earth’s layer made as per the
learning in class. Add 2-3 lines
about all layers of Earth)

Note: Put both the images together in a PDF and upload them.
LANDFORMS
Research Task

In groups of 4-5 students research about the assigned

landform using the guided questions.
 Mountains

● Mountains are parts of the Earth’s surface which

rise 300 metres into the air or higher. They often
have very steep slopes and a rocky surface.
● Anything smaller than 300 metres is known as a
hill.
● They are usually covered with rocks and have
steep slopes.
● Mountains are formed by the movement of the
Earth's tectonic plates.
● They have different types of plants and animals
that are adapted to survive in their colder and
harsher environments.
● Many rivers start from the mountains, as they
have snow-capped peaks that melt and create
streams and rivers.
 Valleys

Valleys are low areas that are found between mountains or hills. There is
often a stream or a river running through a valley.
 Canyons

Also known as a gorge, a canyon is similar to a valley, but it is often deeper and has
narrower sides. Most canyons tend to form after many years of rivers cutting through
layers of rock.
 Plains

● Plains are flat areas of land that have very

little slopes, hills or any other types of
landforms.
● They have fertile soil, which is good for
growing crops.
● Plains usually have grasslands, where
animals like horses and cows graze.
● Rivers often flow through plains, providing
water for plants, animals, and people.
● Many cities and towns are built on plains
because the land is easier to build on and
travel through.
 Plateaus

● Plateaus are flat and elevated landforms, like a

table-top, located high above the surrounding
areas.
● They are often surrounded by steep cliffs or
mountains.
● They are known for their rich mineral deposits,
making them important for mining.
● Plateaus can have diverse ecosystems, with a
variety of plants and animals adapted to the
high-altitude conditions.
 Deserts

● Deserts are dry and sandy areas with very little

rainfall.
● They have extreme temperatures, with
scorching hot days and chilly nights.
● Deserts have unique plants and animals that
are adapted to survive in the dry conditions,
such as cacti and camels.
● Sand dunes, which are large hills made of
sand, are commonly found in deserts.
● Some deserts have oases, which are areas with
water and vegetation that provide a little relief
from the arid environment.
 Oceans

● Oceans are vast bodies of saltwater that cover most

of the Earth's surface.
● They are very deep and contain countless plants and
animals, many of which are yet to be discovered.
● Oceans have different zones, such as the surface
zone, where sunlight reaches and supports marine
life, and the deep zone, where it is dark and cold.
● Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's
climate and providing habitat for a wide range of
marine creatures.
● They also have various features like coral reefs,
seamounts, and trenches that add to their diversity
and importance.
 Finding Landforms Research Task

Think about a place that you know well, it could be Australia,

your state or your local area. What landforms can you find
there?
What does the picture represent?
 MAP

A map is a representation of a specific location on

a piece of paper.
● It can show where things such as roads, bodies of
water, or mountains are located.
● Some maps include representations of all the landforms
in a specific area and thus can give a snapshot of
distinct landscapes anywhere in the world.
What do you usually see on a map?
MAKE A MAP

How could we turn

this oasis picture
into a map?
MAKE A MAP
 Hands-on-activity

● How would you represent the

water, the forest, or the sand on a
map?
● What color or shape could they
be?
 LANDFORM
DIORAMA
PROJECT

Location:

Landforms found:
1.
2.
3.

Skills:

HOMs:
Line of Inquiry 2:

How has the earth’s surface changed? And what

causes the change?
Let’s watch this video!
Link:
https://contrib.pbslearningmedia.org/WGBH/buac20/buac20-int-fastand
slowchanges/index.html
Slow Change
Fast Change
 Fast Changes
Changes that occur rapidly in few seconds
or minutes are called fast changes.
 Slow Changes
Changes that take a long duration of time
to complete are called slow changes.
SLOW CHANGES
Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Let’s do a live worksheet!

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Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
 Closure

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What is the similarity in these
pictures?
Mind Map

Slow
Changes
 Slow Changes
Changes that take a long duration of time
to complete are called slow changes.
Example: weathering, erosion, seasonal
changes, climatic changes
 Weathering

It is a process that
breaks down rocks into
smaller pieces called
sediments.
Weathering
Erosion
Erosion
Erosion
Erosion
Erosion
Erosion
Erosion
 Hands-On Activity at Home

https://www.clearwaycommunitysolar.co
m/blog/science-center-home-experimen
ts-for-kids/soi,l-erosion/
SDG
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Which gif shows weathering and which shows erosion? Answer in the chat box.

A
B
The Seasons - LB 138
The Seasons - LB 138
The Seasons
Seasons are formed due to two main factors: Earth's revolution around the Sun and
the tilt of its axis.

Earth's Revolution:
Imagine you and your friend holding hands and dancing in a circle around a
lamp post. As you both move around the post, you will see different sides of
the lamp post, right? Similarly, the Earth revolves or moves in a big circle
around the Sun. It takes about 365 days for the Earth to complete one full
circle around the Sun. This journey around the Sun is what we call a year.
Tilt of Earth's Axis: The Earth has an imaginary line going through its center
called the axis.
- It's like an invisible pole going from the North Pole to the South Pole.
-The Earth is tilted on this axis, like a spinning top that's a bit slanted.
-This tilt is about 23.5 degrees.
Now, here's how these two things create the seasons:

Summer: When one half of the Earth is tilted towards the Sun, the Sun's rays hit that part
more directly, making it warmer. This is what we call summer. So, during your summer, the
North Pole is tilted towards the Sun, and people in the Northern Hemisphere experience
summer.

Winter: When the other half of the Earth is tilted away from the Sun, the Sun's rays hit that
part at a slant, making it colder. This is what we call winter. So, during your winter, the North
Pole is tilted away from the Sun, and people in the Northern Hemisphere experience winter.
Spring and Autumn: As the Earth keeps moving around the Sun, there are two
times when neither of the poles is tilted towards or away from the Sun. This is
when we have spring and autumn. During these times, the Sun's rays hit the Earth
more evenly, and the weather becomes milder.

Remember, while one hemisphere (half of the Earth) experiences summer, the
other hemisphere experiences winter. This is why when it's summer in one country,
it can be winter in another country!

So, the combination of Earth's revolution around the Sun and the tilt of its axis is
what causes the different seasons we experience throughout the year.
The Seasons - LB 138
 The Seasons - LB 138
● Observe Earth
June : Earth is tilted and the Sun is bright and shiny: Northern Hemisphere will have
Summers and Southern Hemisphere is away from the Sun and is dark ,will have winter
March : Earth is facing the Sun and as it rotates on its axis , it will be facing away from the
sun.
● Both hemisphere has equal number of day and night.
March : Northern hemisphere: Spring
March: Southern hemisphere :Autumn
 Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6y
Q8-M8rmU&t=82s
Discussion LB - 140
 Video

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/reso
urce/buac18-35-sci-ess-earthinorbit/ear
th-in-orbit/

https://www.britannica.com/video/21772
7/Demystified-what-is-the-difference-be
tween-solstice-and-equinox
 Game

https://www.construct.net/en/free-online
-games/earth-rotation-revolution-33792/
play
 Quiz

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/648805447a6d99001d1376f5?qcPublish=true
WB Page No. 84 and 85
WB Page No. 86
WB Page No. 87 and 88
 Closure

https://www.tinytap.com/activities/g3p1
n/play/87a-rotation-revolution-and-seas
ons
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Lesson Plan
Session 6
Sunrise and Sunset - LB 143
Discussion LB - 144
 Adaptation in Plants
● Why leaves are green in colour?
 Adaptation in Plants
● Chlorophyll is the green
substance in leaves.
● Leaves are able to
produce food with the help
of chlorophyll, water,
sunlight and carbon
dioxide.
● This process is called
photosynthesis.
 Adaptation in Plants - Autumn
● Days are shorter and
there is less sunlight.
● Leaves are not able to
produce food.
● Chlorophyll begins to
break down and leaves
change colour from yellow
to red and then to brown.
● After few weeks, leaves
fall off.
 Adaptation in Plants - Winter
● After autumn, comes winter.
● Trees do not have leaves at
all.
● It is in dormant or sleeping
mode.
 Adaptation in Plants - Spring
● In spring, days begin to
warm.
● We can see new leaf buds
on the trees.
● By summers, the trees are
covered in leaves again.
 Adaptation in Plants - Summer
● In spring, days begin to
warm.
● We can see new leaf buds
on the trees.
● By summers, the trees are
covered in leaves again.
Adaptation in Plants - LB 144
Class Discussion LB - 145
WB Page No. 88 and 89
WB Page No. 90 HW
Activity - Season Wheel
How do animals adapt themselves
for winter seasons?

https://kids.britannica.com/kid
s/article/hibernation/353245
till 41 secs
They Hibernate
 Jamboard

Write names of few animals that hibernate.

 Adaptation in Animals - Hibernation
● When an animal’s body go into a
dormant state (long sleep) for a longer
period of time it is called hibernation.
● Animals hibernate to survive in
adverse weather conditions and due to
lack of food.
● Heart rate and breathing slows down.
● Temperature goes down.
● Animals start hibernating after autumn,
during cold and long winters.
● When spring arrives animals become
active again.
 Adaptation in Animals - Hibernation
● Bears eat a lot of food.

● This extra food gives them

an extra layer of fat which
helps them to survive in
winter.
 Adaptation in Animals - Hibernation
● Mice find an underground
home and go into the
dormant state.

● They collect a lot of nuts

and seeds so that it lasts
them through the whole
winter.
 Video

https://www.21kschool.in/Launcher?ass
ignment=311836&ref=https%3A%2F%2
Fwww.21kschool.in%2F%23catalog
 Closure

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/hibernation
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Lesson Plan
Session 8
How do animals adapt themselves for
winter seasons without sleeping?
They Migrate
 Mind Map

Draw a mind map and write few

animals that migrate.
 Adaptation in Animals - Migration

● When season changes, there

is shortage of food.
● Animals migrate (move to)
warmer regions in search of
food.
● Herbivore animals migrate in
search of green pastures.
 Adaptation in Animals - Migration

● Every year around 2 million

wildbeast migrate for 3000
kms in search of food.
● They migrate to regions which
has enough rainfall as rainfall
provides them with grass.
 Adaptation in Animals - Migration

● Birds also migrate in search of

food.
● Before migration, birds eat lot
of food so that they can fly and
survive long journey.
Class Discussion LB - 148
 Video

https://www.21kschool.in/Launcher?ass
ignment=311836&ref=https%3A%2F%2
Fwww.21kschool.in%2F%23catalog
WB Page No. 89, 91 and 92
 Closure

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-bird
s/play-migration-game
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Line of Inquiry: Rearrange words to form LOI.

changes impact on earth’s the of human

environment settlements the and

The impact of earth’s changes on the

environment and human settlements.
Impact on Environment
Impact on Environment
 Video

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Impact on Environment
Impact on Environment
Impact on Environment
Impact on Environment
Impact on Environment
 Effects of Global Warming

Think Pair & Share

At least two effects of global warming

 Effects of Global Warming

● Due to increase in
earth’s temperature,
the glaciers are
melting at a faster
pace.
● Melting glaciers
increase the sea
levels which in turn
causes flooding and
severe storms.
 Effects of Global Warming

● Global warming is
making a change in
water availability also.
● Water shortage has
increased in already
water-stressed
regions.
● Thus increasing the
chances of droughts.
 Effects of Global Warming

● Oceans absorb a lot

amount of carbon
dioxide.
● Increase in the quantity
of carbon dioxide and
increased absorption by
the oceans, is making
oceans warmer and
posing threat to marine
life and coral reefs.
 Effects of Global Warming
● Survival of species on land and in ocean is also at risk due to
increased temperatures.
● Around 1 million species are at risk of being endangered.
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Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
Reduce Carbon Footprint
Reduce Carbon Footprint
Reduce Carbon Footprint
Reduce Carbon Footprint
 Calculate Our Carbon Footprint

https://8billiontrees.com/carbon-offsets-
credits/carbon-ecological-footprint-calc
ulators/carbon-footprint-calculator-for-st
udents/
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Climate Change
 Impact on Humans

● Due to increase in
earth’s temperature,
there is shortage of
water and hence
affecting the crop yield
which results to
drought.
● Less crop yield leads to
global rise in hunger
and poor nutrition.
 Impact on Humans
● Climate change also
impacts on harming health,
through air pollution,
disease, extreme weather
events, forced
displacement, pressures
on mental health, and
increased hunger and poor
nutrition in places where
people cannot grow or find
sufficient food.
 Impact on Humans
● Climate change increases
the factors that put and
keep people in poverty.
Floods may sweep away
urban slums, destroying
homes and livelihoods.
Heat can make it difficult
to work in outdoor jobs.
Water scarcity may affect
crops.
Effects
What is an
adaptation?
 Adaptation

Adaptations are features that support plants

and animals to survive in a particular
environment.
 Adaptation

Let’s explore about adaptations:

https://wordwall.net/resource/9155106/adaptations
 Adaptation

Write any two adaptations of plants and animals to

survive in hot/dry environment, in the notebook.
 Adaptation in hot/dry environment

● Hot and dry environment.

● Very less water.
● Plants and animals adapt to this environment using very less
water.
 Adaptations in Plants

● Fleshy and thick

stem to store
water.

● Thorns instead of
leaves to avoid
water loss.
 Adaptations in Plants

● Waxy coating
avoids water loss.

● Deep roots to find

water.
 Amazing Facts About Cactus

Plural of cactus is
Cacti. Desert cacti can
often live for
centuries.
Some types of cacti
can survive for more
than 24 months
unwatered.
 Adaptations in Animals
● Humps store food
for energy which
helps them to
survive without
water for more
than a week and
without food for
several months.
 Adaptations in Animals
● Thick eyelashes to
keep sand out of
eyes.
● Thick lips to help
them eat thorny
desert plants.
● Wide tough feet to
support them in
walking on sand.
Adaptations in Animals
LB - 152
Video
 Closure

https://wordwall.net/resource/19202485/plant-
adaptations-in-desert
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Lesson Plan
Session 13
 Adaptation in wet environment

● Water in excess amount.

● Plants and animals adapt to this environment with the help of
their body structure.
 Discussion

● Write an adaptation of plants/animals to survive in wet

environment.
 Adaptations in Plants
● Large, flat leaves to float on water.
● Air pockets in leaves and stems
help them to float, so that leaves
can absorb sunlight at the water
surface.
● Weak stems so that they can bend
according to the flow of water.
● Small roots as plant is already in
the water and doesn’t need to be
anchored in the soil.
 Adaptations in Animals

● Fish have gills, which

help them to absorb
oxygen from the water.
● Fins and tail help them
to swim.
 Adaptations in Birds
● Duck and geese are able to
swim with the help of their
webbed feet.
● Sea birds have waterproof
feathers so that they can swim
and search for food in water.
● Sea birds also have special
glands that gets rid of salt which
they take in when they drink
seawater.
 Adaptations in Birds

● Flamingos have long,

thin legs which help
them to walk easily in
water.
● Long, flexible neck helps
them to search food in
water.
 Adaptation in cold environment

● Very cold weathers, temperatures will be dropping to very low.

● Regions have long summer days and long dark winter days.
● Lot of snow fall.
 Discussion

● What are the adaptations plants and animals have to

survive in cold environments?
 Adaptations in Plants
● Trees have resin on
bark. It is a waxy
coating which keeps
tree warm and avoid
moisture loss.
● Deciduous trees shed
their leaves in autumn to
avoid water loss which
happens through
leaves.
 Adaptations in Plants
● Coniferous trees have
leaves year round.
● Their leaves are in the
form of needles to avoid
water loss, as water
freezes in winters.
● They have sloping
branches to avoid
accumulation of snow
on them.
 Adaptations in Animals
● Animals have thick fur
which keeps them
warm.
● White fur helps them
to protect themselves
from predators.
● There is a shortage of
food in winters, due to
which few animals
hibernate or migrate.
LB - 155
WB Page No. 93
WB Page No. 94 and 95
WB Page No. 96 and 97
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Lesson Plan
Session 14
 Lets Explore

https://wordwall.net/resource/20868701/predator-
vs-prey
 Animals that
Animal that are killed and
kills and eat eaten by other
other animals. animals.

Predator Prey
Adaptations of predators and prey LB - 157
 Adaptations of predators and prey

Adaptations help predators to

catch prey.

Adaptations help prey to avoid

being caught.
 Adaptations of predators - Padlet

● What adaptations from above list does following

animals have: snake, chameleon, spider, eagle,
hunting dogs and crocodile.
Task LB - 161
Answers
 Closure

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Lesson Plan
Session 15
https://wordwall.net/resource/8020845/sm-4-unit-6-
prey-and-predators
Adaptations of prey
Adaptations of prey
Adaptations of prey
Adaptations of prey
Group Task LB - 165
 Fun Game

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/peppered-
moths-game/play.html
 Home Task
● Design a presentation on below points and present it
in the session:

● Select a predator and a prey.

● Describe the environment in which they live.
● Describe the adaptations of predator.
● Describe the adaptations of prey.

Presentation can be a model, on PPT, on canva or

through a poster.
WB Page No. 98 and 99
WB Page No. 100
 Closure

https://wordwall.net/resource/11592676/scien
ce/predator-or-prey
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