ICSE Class 6 Chemistry, Unit 5: Air and Atmosphere
From the CISCE curriculum. 5 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
This theme will enable children to know about the atmosphere around us and what air consists of and its importance. Air which is a mixture of different gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, helium, carbon dioxide, argon, moisture. Air is essential for sustenance of life on earth. They will also appreciate the need to keep air clean and that they should take the responsibility of making it free of pollutants.
Your child should be able to
- describe different components of air and their composition
- state the importance of air for sustenance of life and for other physical and chemical processes
- describe the uses of oxygen and nitrogen
- discuss the causes of increase of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
Key concepts in this unit
- Air is present everywhere around us.
- Air - a mixture of gases namely, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapour; dust and smoke as pollutants.
- Percentage composition of air.
- Uses of the components present (importance of nitrogen to plants to be mentioned).
- Definition of atmosphere as layer of air around the earth.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.