About the Book

The Step into Science series for Classes 3 to 5 is a carefully crafted set of books that fully conforms to the latest ICSE curriculum prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Designed to nurture natural curiosity, this series takes young learners on a stimulating educational journey, encouraging them to explore how Science shapes, influences, and enriches their everyday lives. 

The series adopts a learner-centred approach, catering to the broad spectrum of abilities in every classroom. By moving from the familiar to the unfamiliar and from the concrete to the abstract, the content gradually builds a strong foundation while ensuring accessibility for all learners. The books are structured to spark interest, encourage questioning, and promote hands-on exploration, thereby cultivating a lifelong love for scientific inquiry. 

Each book engages students through a blend of interactive activities, hands-on experiments, and multimedia resources such as animations that extend learning beyond the textbook. This approach fosters active participation, deeper conceptual understanding, and the development of essential scientific skills such as observation, experimentation, data collection, and analysis.

Distinctive features of the series include:

• Warm-up sections at the beginning of each chapter that activate prior knowledge and set the stage for new learning.
• Vivid illustrations, photographs, and visuals that clarify concepts and bring abstract ideas to life.
• In-text activities and experiments that encourage experiential and discovery-based learning.
• Thoughtfully designed questions addressing different cognitive levels and developing 21st-century competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration-aligned with the guiding principles of NEP 2020 and NCF 2023.
• Integration of life skills and values to support holistic development, responsibility, and informed decision-making.
• Worksheets at the end of every chapter to provide additional practice and assess understanding in an engaging and meaningful manner
• A comprehensive Teacher's Resource Book with lesson overviews, structured lesson plans, pedagogical tips, and answer keys to support effective classroom implementation.

In keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the series also promotes environmental awareness, sustainable practices, and responsible citizenship, helping learners connect Science to real-world issues and global challenges.
We are confident that Step into Science series will make the learning of Science enjoyable, effective, and deeply meaningful for young minds. We also warmly welcome valuable suggestions from teachers and educators, which will help us further refine and enrich this series.