Composite Science- VIII

The present edition has been updated keeping in view the vision of the National Curriculum Framework 2005 prepared by NCERT for upper primary school level. The book has been thoroughly revised in accordance with the CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) guidelines introduced by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Basic philosophy of CCE and the strategies to be adopted for teaching have been highlighted under the following heads:

• Suggested activities for Formative Evaluation
• Fill in the blanks/Match the items/One word substitution questions
• Questions for Summative Evaluation
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Questions based on figures/diagrams
• Thought-provoking questions under the head “Think Tank” (HOTS)
• Suggested activities/projects/outdoor activities.