The Essential Primary Environmental Studies for Classes 1 & 2 is based on the latest curriculum prepared and recommended by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi. In this new curriculum for Classes 1 and 2, Environmental Studies has been identified as a core curricular area, focusing on natural, social and cultural environment in an integrated manner.

Objectives of teaching-learning of Environmental Studies in Classes 1 & 2 are to :

• Learn about the environment.


• Learn through the environment.


• Learn for the environment.


• Enhance/promote curiosity and creativity in relation to the surroundings.


• Develop an appreciation for diversity in the immediate surroundings.


• Develop sensitivity towards elderly/old, differently abled and dis-advantaged groups of the society.

The present series has been developed and designed keeping in mind the above objectives. The series promotes learning by asking appropriate questions, and carrying out discussions with adults at home, in school and among themselves. This approach has been adopted because it has been increasingly felt that children learn more through talking, observing and discussing with other people –both adults and children.

Some salient features of these books are :

• The books contain Exercises and Activities throughout the text that will stimulate the thinking of the children and encourage them to frame their own questions in their quest for knowledge.


• The text is in simple and lucid language with eye-catching illustrations.


• It gradually extends the child’s understanding of his/her world, beginning from the immediate ‘self to include the family, the neighbourhood, the locality and also the country.


• It develops understanding about biological, social and cultural aspects of life by citing examples from everyday life.


• It inculcates sensitivity for environment and life, and love for nature.

Features of Online Support :

• Chapter-wise animated explanation of all the key concepts


• Chapter-wise Interactive Exercises


• Chapter-wise Worksheets


• Test Paper Generator (only for teachers)

We are sure that these books would serve the purpose for which they are intended. We would welcome your esteemed suggestions for further improvement.