Orient BlackSwan New Science Ahead Class 2

Key Features

• Learning Objectives: Encourage students to evaluate their progress and take responsibility for their learning
• Mind Opener (1–5): A pre-learning section to lead students into the lesson
• In-lesson activities: Experiments that help students develop a scientific temperament
• Case Studies (6–8): In-depth coverage of important topics
• Did You Know?/Science Tidbits: Nuggets of interesting information
• Looking Back: In-lesson questions that give immediate feedback for the teacher
• Assess Yourself: A brief summary of the lesson
• Exercises: Exercises in a variety of patterns
• Higher-order Thinking Skills: Questions that improve students’ analytical and problem-solving skills
• Life Skills: Skills that help students cope with problems in daily life
• Enrichment Activities: A variety of projects, experiments and activities
• Fun Activities (1–5): Activities that are scientific and fun!
• Be Inspired! (Scientists and Values): Information on people who have expanded the world of science or made the world a better place
• Our Heritage: An exploration of India’s rich heritage in science
• Internet Links: Links to websites with interesting information and activities
• Periodic Tests and Examination Papers: Papers set according to the new CBSE pattern
• National Science Olympiad Practice Papers (6–8): Two papers each in classes 6–8
• : Definitions of technical terms.