The World Around Us Student Book 5 - Nep 2020 - Ncf 2023 : 4th Edition

The World Around Us is a thoughtfully-designed series for grades 1–5, aimed at helping students explore society within their local environment and beyond. The fourth edition aligns with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It is structured around five key learning pillars: Multidisciplinary Learning, Value-based Learning, Empirical Learning, Conceptual and Competency-based Learning, and Rootedness in India. The series features nine topical and relevant themes forming the backbone, with well-graded, thematically-linked chapters across levels. In-text activities enable learners to apply, analyze, and explore concepts. Sections like Time Traveller trace concepts through history, Skill-based content supports experiential learning, and Look Up provides contextual meanings for difficult words. It introduces topics beyond basic levels through Vocabulary, Composition, and Reading Comprehension. High-quality digital aids, QR codes for enhanced e-books with audio-visual resources, and additional worksheets reinforce learning. This student book for Level 5 promotes practical, skill-focused education in social studies and life skills, fostering values and dispositions for holistic development in an Indian context.