TrueScience for CBSE Class VI has been prepared strictly in accordance with the
recommendations of National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum
Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. The content has been prepared with
the aim to provide competency-based education to students with defined curricular
goals. The matter has been created with a balanced view, diligently avoiding personal
biases. Essential details and adequate information necessary for effectual transaction
of concepts have been included.
The book presents scientific concepts in an interesting and creative manner to
arouse curiosity among students. A student-friendly and interactive writing style
has been adopted supported by illustrations, tables and flowcharts with an innovative
approach. The concepts of different science streams have been interlinked with the
Indian knowledge system, value education and environmental issues to provide
experience-based integrated learning. The text is designed to promote understanding,
inquisitiveness and develop important skills among young minds who will find it
interesting and informative.
The book comprises 12 Chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the essence of science with
a holistic approach. It gives a summary of the rest of the Chapters and is without any
exercise. Learning Outcomes have been added at the beginning of each chapter to
familiarise students with the key concepts discussed in the Chapter. The text has been
designed with interesting stories and real-life situations to enhance understanding
of the learners. For better conceptual understanding, each page has been carefully
designed with related text, figures and tables placed together, minimising the need for
turning the page.
An outstanding illustration program with well-labelled artwork has been integrated
to augment concept clarity. Flow diagrams and summary tables have also been
used at places to assist the learners integrate instructive information presented in
descriptive form. Numerous experiments, projects, discussions and activities have
been introduced at various places as transactional strategies to clarify concepts.
Activities are followed by interesting questions with an objective to enhance students’
learning and understanding.