Ayurveda, Angula & Shlokas Find Mention in New NEP-Inspired NCERT Class 6 Science Textbook
Fareeha Iftikhar | 07 September 2024 | The Print
New Delhi: Students of Class 6 are set to study topics based on India’s past scientific marvels as part of their science curriculum. These include Sanskrit shlokas, the ancient measurement system ‘Angula’ (finger breadth), Ayurveda, regional stories associated with stars in constellations, and achievements of Indian scientists, among other facts.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) released this year a new Class 6 science textbook along with books for other subjects.
The new Class 6 science textbook—Curiosity—has been written keeping in mind the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the new National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, NCERT director Dinesh Prasad Saklani says in the foreword.
Saklani adds, “The content seamlessly weaves together concepts from physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science, along with cross-cutting themes like environmental education, value education, inclusive education, and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). The textbook aims to engage learners through an integrated approach by including multiple activities and thoughtful use of technology.”