NextStep: The World Around Us, Book 4

Description:

Next Step The World Around Us for classes 3 to 5 is a series designed for learners to observe, explore and connect with their surroundings. The books are aligned with the latest syllabus and guidelines of the National Education Policy 2020, National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 and National Council of Educational Research and Training. The concepts in the book are introduced via engaging narratives, and the exercises and activities are designed as per new teaching methodologies including Bloom’s Taxonomy. The experiential activities in the series aim to make the learning experience of learners more fruitful and enjoyable

Key Features:

• Chapters divided into different themes to promote structured learning
• Chapters and activities aligned as per the different stages of Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Incorporation of a new six-stage method to help learners grow from basic awareness to advanced creative thinking
• Engaging introduction to the chapter via See, Think and Wonder
• Small practical steps that learners can take based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in each theme
• Integration of thought-provoking questions and activities to promote Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Practice Sheets, and Reason and Assertion Sheets to enhance applicative thinking
• Picture Studies and Case Studies to enhance interpretation, decision- making and problem-solving
• Additional engaging informative sections after the chapters to enrich learning
• A 360-degree Holistic Card to assess learner’s academic, personal and skill development

Digital Components (For Teachers Only):

• E-books
• Concept Clips
• Knowledge Plans
• Teacher’s Solution Guides
• Applicative Worksheets with Answers
• DigiPractice
• Test Generators

About the Author:

Shradha Anand is an author of several school textbooks for subjects like English, General Knowledge, Value Education, The World Around Us and Social Studies. She is a resource person and a curriculum developer for different schools for the past 23 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Isabella Thoburn College, and a Master of Arts in English from Lucknow University. She also holds a Bachelor of Education. She also has a vast experience of 10 years in teaching in both CBSE and ICSE schools across India.

About the Series Editor:

Shivani Mukherjee is an accomplished English teacher and academic coordinator at a leading school in Jaipur. As certified resource person for CBSE, she specialises in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation. She is passionate about transforming the learning experience by pioneering interactive teaching methods and conducting professional development workshops that foster faculty collaboration and promote student-centred learning. She holds a Master of Arts in English Literature, a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education, a Diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism, and a Bachelor of Education.