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Chapter 1 introduces science as a method of inquiry and exploration, emphasizing curiosity as the foundation of scientific thinking. It describes science as a continuous puzzle where each discovery leads to new questions and insights, highlighting its presence in everyday life. The chapter outlines various topics to be explored, including Earth, living organisms, materials, and the scientific method of observation and experimentation.

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Chapter 1 Science Notes

Chapter 1 introduces science as a method of inquiry and exploration, emphasizing curiosity as the foundation of scientific thinking. It describes science as a continuous puzzle where each discovery leads to new questions and insights, highlighting its presence in everyday life. The chapter outlines various topics to be explored, including Earth, living organisms, materials, and the scientific method of observation and experimentation.

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WHAT IS SCIENCE?

• Science is a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world we
live in and to uncover the secrets of the universe.
• Science is like a giant and unending jigsaw puzzle. Every new discovery we make adds
another piece to that puzzle.
• The title of the book “Curiosity” suggests the basic element which one should have
to explore Science.
• Science is everywhere — in the kitchen, on the playground, in the sky, and
underwater etc.

Key Concepts of Science

1. Curiosity is the key!

• Asking questions is the beginning of all scientific thinking. You are already doing
science in daily life — every time you ask “Why?” or “How?”
• It’s like a big adventure we ask questions, explore the world and try to understand
how things work.

2. Science is like a big never-ending puzzle.

• Each discovery is a new piece. As Every solution leads to new questions and new
questions lead to new discoveries; and it is a never-ending process.
• Sometimes we change pieces if we find something new (new facts can change old
beliefs). Ex- Atom was considered the smallest, indivisible particle until the discovery
of electron.

3. Science is all around us:

• Mountains, deserts, oceans, forests.


• In our homes – cooking, using magnets, materials around us.
• In space – stars, Sun, Moon.

What Will We Explore in This Book?

1. Planet Earth – Our home and the only known place with life.

2. Plants and Animals – How they grow, change, and adapt to survive various climatic
conditions.

3. Food – What we eat, where it comes from, and why it's important.

4. Materials Around Us – Plastic, metal, paper, cloth – what they are made of.

5. Water – Its forms (ice, water, steam), uses, and how it behaves.
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6. Heat – Understanding hot and cold.

7. Outer Space – Sun, Moon, stars, and galaxies.

8. Experiments & Observations – Doing small activities to learn.

How Do Scientists Work?

• Scientists observe → Ask questions → Guess (make a hypothesis) → Test the guess →
Find results.

• Example: Pen stops writing → You guess it’s empty → You check ink → Find it’s empty
→ Your guess was correct!
• Dal is spilled on the stove → Check if pressure cooker was sealed properly → Find the
lid was loose → Conclude steam escaped and spilled the dal → Guess was correct
• Tyre is flat → Check if the tyre has air → Use water and detergent to observe bubble
formation → find the hole → Conclude tyre is punctured → Guess was correct

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