DR.

MEHTA'S INTERNATIONAL SMART SCHOOL

GRADE-1 EVS YEE 2024-25
S.NO TOPICS

1 About Myself

2 My Body
3 Good Habits

4 Being Safe
5 My Family

6 My Neighbourhood
7 My School

8 People who help us

9 Festivals and celebrations

10 Plants around us
11 Animals around us

12 Food we eat
13 Houses we live in

14 Clothes we wear
15 Air

16 water
17 Means of Transport

18 Communication
19 The Earth and the Sky

20 Weather
 DR.MEHTA'S INTERNATIONAL SMART SCHOOL
GRADE-1 EVS YEE 2024-25
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to, 1.

introduce themselves and share their name, age, and where they live.
2. talk about their family members and their roles at home.
3. explain their likes and dislikes related to their surroundings.
4. share their favorite activities and how these connect to their environment.
5. describe their daily routine, including school, meals, and playtime.
6. identify their body parts and explain how to care for them.
7. talk about their favorite foods and how these contribute to their health.
8. describe their friends, classmates, and understand the value of kindness.
9. practice basic hygiene habits and understand their role in staying healthy.
10.express their feelings and understand how their actions impact others and the environment.

Students will be able to,

1. identify and name basic body parts like the head, arms, legs, eyes, ears, nose,
and mouth.
2. explain the functions of body parts, such as using eyes for seeing and hands for holding.
3. illustrate that their body is unique and notice differences in appearance, like height or hair
colour, between themselves and others.
4. practice personal hygiene by brushing their teeth, washing hands, and bathing regularly.
5. identify the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) and connect them to the correct body
parts
6. interpret that their body grows and changes, and that staying healthy by
eating well and exercising is important.
7. recognize the importance of body safety and understand that they should not allow others to
touch their body without permission.
8. participate in physical activities like running, jumping, and balancing to build their physical
confidence and coordination.
Students will be able to,
1. list examples of good habits, such as brushing teeth, washing hands, and keeping their room
clean.
2. explain why good habits like washing hands before meals and after using the bathroom are
important.
3. differentiate between good and bad habits, like keeping things organized versus being messy.
4. demonstrate good habits by practicing them daily, such as brushing teeth twice a day and
washing hands regularly.
5. classify habits based on where they apply, such as personal hygiene habits, school habits, and
home habits.
6. relate how following good habits leads to better health and well-being, like eating healthy food
for a strong body.
7. evaluate their own habits and suggest ways to improve, such as creating a routine to remember
brushing teeth.
8. design a daily routine that includes good habits, like setting a schedule for waking up, getting
ready, and eating meals.

Students will be able to,

1. identify basic safety rules, such as looking both ways before crossing the
street and not talking to strangers.
2. explain the importance of following safety rules, like wearing a seatbelt or helmet to prevent
injuries.
3. distinguish between safe and unsafe actions, such as playing in a safe area versus playing near
the road.
4. follow safety guidelines by practicing behaviours like holding an adult’s hand while crossing the
road.
5. categorize different safety rules for various situations, such as home, school, and outdoor safety.
6. describe how following safety rules protects themselves and others from harm, like staying away
from hot surfaces.
7. evaluate unsafe scenarios, like identifying why it's dangerous to play with sharp objects, and
propose safe alternatives.
8. create a safety checklist for their daily activities, such as remembering to wear a helmet when
biking and using zebra crossings.
Students will be able to, 1. identify
family members, such as mother, father, siblings, and grandparents.
2. describe the roles of different family members, explaining what each person does in the family.
3. compare their family structure to that of their classmates, noting similarities and differences.
4. illustrate their family tree, showing relationships among family members.
5. categorize family members based on their roles, such as immediate family and extended family.
6. explain how family members support each other and why family is important for their well-
being.
7. evaluate family traditions or activities and discuss how these strengthen family bonds.
8. create a presentation about their family, including pictures and stories that highlight special
moments or traditions.

Students will be able to,

1. identify key features of their neighbourhood, such as houses, parks, schools,
and shops. 2. describe the
importance of different places in their neighbourhood and what services they provide.
3. compare their neighbourhood with another neighbourhood, noting similarities and differences in
structure and community resources.
4. map out their neighbourhood, marking important locations like their home, school, and nearby
parks.
5. categorize places in their neighbourhood into groups, such as residential, commercial, and
recreational areas.
6. explain how their neighbourhood contributes to their daily life, including where they go to play,
learn, and shop.
7. evaluate the safety features of their neighbourhood, such as streetlights and crosswalks, and
suggest ways to improve safety.
8. create a project about their neighbourhood, including drawings, photographs, or stories that
highlight its unique aspects and their favourite places.
Students will be able to,
1.identify the different areas of their school, such as classrooms, the library, the
playground, and the cafeteria.
2. describe the roles of various school staff members, such as teachers, principals, and janitors.
3. compare different school activities, like learning in class versus playing at recess, and discuss
their importance.
4. illustrate their school layout, marking key places and how they get from one area to another.
5. categorize school subjects, such as math, science, and art, and explain what they learn in each.
6. explain how school rules help create a safe and positive learning environment.
7. evaluate their favourite activities or subjects in school and discuss what they enjoy most and
why.
8. create a project about their school, including drawings, photos, or stories that highlight their
experiences and favourite memories.

Students will be able to,

1. identify various community helpers, such as doctors, teachers, firefighters, and
police officers.
2. describe the roles and responsibilities of different community helpers and how they assist
people in the community. 3.
compare the jobs of different community helpers and discuss how they contribute to society in
unique ways.
4. illustrate a scene depicting community helpers at work, showing how they help others.
5. categorize community helpers based on their services, such as medical, educational, and safety
services.
6. explain the importance of community helpers and how their work affects the daily lives of
individuals and families.
7. evaluate their own experiences with community helpers, sharing stories about how someone
helped them or their family.
8. create a presentation or poster about a chosen community helper, including drawings or stories
that highlight their importance in the community.
Students will be able to,
1.identify various festivals and celebrations, such as Diwali, Christmas, Eid, and birthdays.
2. describe the significance of different festivals and the traditions associated with them, such as
lighting lamps during Diwali or exchanging gifts at Christmas.
3. compare how festivals are celebrated in different cultures, noting similarities and differences in
customs and foods.
4. illustrate their favorite festival, depicting the decorations, foods, and
activities involved in the celebration.
5. categorize festivals based on their themes, such as harvest festivals, religious festivals, and
national holidays.
6. explain how festivals promote unity and community spirit, bringing people together to celebrate.
7. evaluate the ways in which they celebrate festivals with their families and friends, discussing
what makes these celebrations special.
8. create a project about a specific festival, including drawings, crafts, or stories that showcase the
festivities and their personal experiences.

Students will be able to,

1. identify different types of plants in their environment, such as trees,
flowers, shrubs, and grasses.
2. describe the basic parts of a plant, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, and their
functions.
3. compare various plants based on their characteristics, such as size, color, and type (e.g.,
flowering vs. non-flowering plants.
4. illustrate a plant's lifecycle, showing the stages from seed to mature plant.
5. categorize plants based on their uses, such as ornamental plants, food plants, and medicinal
plants.
6. explain how plants contribute to the environment, such as providing oxygen, food, and shelter
for animals.
7. evaluate the importance of plants in daily life and suggest ways to care for and protect them in
their surroundings.
8. create a project about a specific plant, including drawings or samples, and share interesting facts
about it with their classmates.
Students will be able to,
1.identify various animals found in their environment, such as pets, farm animals, and wild
animals.
2.describe the characteristics of different animals, including their habitats, diets, and behaviors.
3. compare animals based on their similarities and differences, such as mammals vs birds or
domestic vs wild animals.
4. illustrate an animal and label its parts, such as the head, legs, and tail.
5. categorize animals based on their habitats, such as land, water, and air.
6. explain the importance of animals in the ecosystem and how they contribute to the environment.
7. evaluate how humans interact with animals, discussing the roles of pets, service animals, and
wildlife conservation.
8. create a project about a specific animal, including drawings, facts, and a presentation on its
habitat and role in nature.

Students will be able to,

1.identify different types of food, including fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and proteins.
2. describe the importance of a balanced diet and the role of various food groups in maintaining
health.
3. compare different foods based on their taste, texture, and nutritional value, such as sweet fruits
vs. salty snacks.
4. illustrate their favorite meals, showing the various food items and their categories.
5. categorize foods as healthy or unhealthy and discuss the benefits of choosing healthy options.
6. explain how different cultures influence the types of food people eat, such as traditional dishes
from various countries.
7. evaluate their own eating habits and suggest ways to include more healthy foods in their diet.
8. create a food diary or a healthy meal plan, including drawings or photos of the foods they
choose.
Students will be able to,
1.identify different types of houses, such as apartments, bungalows, cottages, and villas.
2. describe the basic features of a house, including rooms like the kitchen, living room, bathroom,
and bedrooms.
3. compare houses based on their materials, size, and design, noting similarities and differences.
4. illustrate a house, labeling its various parts and rooms.
5. categorize houses based on their locations, such as urban, suburban, and rural homes.
5. explain how different climates affect the design and construction of houses, such as houses in
hot vs. cold regions.
6. evaluate the importance of having a safe and comfortable home and discuss what makes a house
a home.
7. create a model or drawing of their ideal house, including details about the rooms and features
they would like to have.

Students will be able to,

1.identify different types of clothing, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and outerwear.
2. describe the purposes of various clothing items, including protection from weather, comfort, and
style.
3. compare clothing suitable for different seasons and occasions, such as summer clothes vs winter
clothes or formal attire vs. casual wear.
4. illustrate themselves wearing their favorite outfit and label the different pieces of clothing.
5. categorize clothing based on materials, such as cotton, wool, and synthetic fabrics, and discuss
their uses.
6. explain how cultural factors influence clothing choices, including traditional outfits from various
cultures.
7. evaluate their own clothing choices and discuss how they reflect their personality and
preferences.
8. create a collage or fashion design of their ideal outfit, incorporating different clothing items and
accessories.
Students will be able to,
1.identify air as an essential part of the environment that we cannot see but can feel and
breathe.
2. describe the properties of air, including that it takes up space, has weight, and can move things.
3. compare different activities that involve air, such as blowing up a balloon versus using a fan.
4. illustrate how air is involved in everyday activities, like breathing or flying kites.
5. categorize different uses of air, such as in breathing, weather (like wind), and in various
machines.
6. explain how air is necessary for life, including its role in supporting humans, animals, and
plants.
7. evaluate the effects of air pollution and suggest ways to keep the air clean and healthy.
8. create a simple experiment to demonstrate the presence of air, such as using a bottle and a piece
of paper to show how air takes up space.

Students will be able to,

1.identify water as a vital resource found in various forms, including liquid, solid (ice), and gas
(steam).
2. describe the importance of water for living things, including humans, animals, and plants.
3. compare different sources of water, such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and rain, and discuss how they
are used.
4. illustrate the water cycle, showing processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
5. categorize uses of water, such as for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and irrigation, and discuss
their importance.
6. explain how water pollution affects living organisms and the environment, and suggest ways to
keep water clean.
7. evaluate their own water usage and suggest ways to conserve water at home and in their
community.
8. create a simple water-related project, such as a model of the water cycle or a poster illustrating
water conservation tips.
Students will be able to,
1.identify various means of transport, including land (cars, buses, bicycles), water (boats,
ships), and air (planes, helicopters).
2. describe the purpose of different modes of transport and how they help people travel from one
place to another.
3. compare the speed, safety, and convenience of various means of transport, such as walking
versus driving or traveling by train versus flying.
4. illustrate their favourite mode of transport and label its parts (e.g., wheels on a bicycle, wings on
an airplane)
5. categorize transport based on where it is used, such as urban (city) transport versus rural
(countryside) transport.
6. explain how transportation has changed over time, discussing the evolution from horse-drawn
carriages to modern vehicles.
7. evaluate the environmental impact of different means of transport, such as pollution from cars
compared to bicycles.
8. create a transport-themed project, such as a collage of different vehicles or a map showing how
they travel to school.

Students will be able to,

1.identify different forms of communication, including speaking, listening, writing, and non-
verbal cues (like gestures and facial expressions)
2. describe the importance of effective communication in daily life, such as sharing ideas, feelings,
and information with others.
3. compare verbal and non-verbal communication methods, discussing how they can express the
same message differently.
4. illustrate a simple conversation using speech bubbles, showing how people communicate with
each other.
5. categorize different tools for communication, such as phones, letters, emails, and face-to-face
conversations.
6. explain how technology has changed communication, discussing the differences between
traditional methods (like writing letters) and modern methods (like texting)
7. evaluate their own communication skills and suggest ways to improve, such as listening more
carefully or expressing themselves clearly.
8. create a communication-themed project, such as a poster showing different ways to
communicate or a role-play demonstrating effective communication skills.
Students will be able to,
1.identify the main features of the Earth, including landforms like mountains, rivers, and
oceans, as well as the sky and weather phenomena.
2. describe the relationship between the Earth and the sky, explaining how they influence each
other (e.g., weather changes affecting the land).
3. compare different types of landforms and their characteristics, such as plains versus mountains
or lakes versus rivers.
4. illustrate a simple diagram showing the Earth’s surface and the sky, labeling key features like
the sun, clouds, and stars.
5. categorize different types of weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy) and discuss how they affect
life on Earth.
6. explain the importance of the sun for life on Earth, including its role in providing light and
warmth.
7. evaluate how human activities can impact the Earth and the sky, such as pollution affecting air
quality and climate.
8. create a project about the Earth and sky, such as a model of a landscape or a weather chart, to
demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

Students will be able to,

1.identify different types of weather conditions, such as sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy, and
windy.
2. describe the characteristics of various weather types, including temperature, precipitation, and
wind speed.
3. compare the effects of different weather conditions on daily activities, such as how rain affects
outdoor play versus sunny weather.
4. illustrate a weather chart showing different weather types for each day of the week.
5. categorize weather changes across seasons, discussing how weather varies in spring, summer,
autumn, and winter.
6. explain how the sun and clouds influence temperature and precipitation, describing their roles in
the weather cycle.
7. evaluate how weather affects our clothing choices and activities, suggesting appropriate attire
for different weather conditions.
8. create a simple weather forecast, using drawings or symbols to represent the weather for the
upcoming days.