⚛ THE ORBIS ACADEMY
VIRTUAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM – GRADE 3
🧩 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
| Level | Duration | No. of Classes | Core Focus | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 Phase A | 6 Months / 60 Classes | Discovery Science | Curiosity, Observation, Exploration | Orbis Certificate in Science Discovery |
| 🚀 Phase B | 12 Months / 120 Classes | Conceptual Science | Inquiry, Experimentation, Application | Orbis Certificate in Virtual Science & Innovation |
🌈 TERM-WISE STRUCTURE
🧩 TERM 1 – SCIENCE IN OUR WORLD
Discovering the wonders around us! 🌍
| Focus Area | Topics | Activities | AI/Virtual Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏡 Observation | What is Science?, Objects Around Us | Sorting materials, exploring toys 🔍 | Virtual 3D Object Lab 🧪 |
| 💡 Properties of Matter | Solids, Liquids & Gases | Ice melting demo 🧪, floating-sinking test | AR Particle Explorer 🌬 |
| 🌞 Energy & Light | Sunlight & Shadows | Shadow puppets 🎭 | Virtual Shadow Lab ☀️ |
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how science connects to everyday life.
- Classify materials by properties.
- Explore light and energy in play-based contexts.
🌿 TERM 2 – LIFE SCIENCE & LIVING THINGS
Explore the living world around you! 🧪
| Focus Area | Topics | Activities | AI/Virtual Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 Plants | Parts of Plants, How Plants Grow | Seed germination jar 🌾 | AI Growth Tracker 🌱 |
| 🐾 Animals | Animal Homes & Adaptations | “Guess the Habitat” game 🧪 | AR Animal Explorer |
| 🍎 Humans | The Five Senses | Sense testing stations 👃👂👅 | VR Body Systems Tour 🧪 |
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
- Identify living and non-living things.
- Recognize plant and animal adaptations.
- Connect health, hygiene, and body awareness.
🌊 TERM 3 – EARTH & THE ENVIRONMENT
Learn about our planet and how to protect it! 🌎
| Focus Area | Topics | Activities | AI/Virtual Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧 Water & Air | Water Cycle, Air Around Us | Water filter experiment 💧 | AI Water Cycle Simulation 🌧 |
| ⛰ Rocks & Soil | Earth’s Layers, Soil Types | Soil sample test 🧪 | Virtual Earth Dig Game |
| 🌤 Weather & Climate | Weather Tools, Seasons | Make a weather chart 🌦 | AI Weather Tracker |
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
- Explain natural resources and their uses.
- Build curiosity about weather and Earth’s layers.
- Appreciate sustainable practices.
⚙️ TERM 4 – TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Creating future innovators through fun experiments! 🧪
| Focus Area | Topics | Activities | AI/Virtual Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔋 Energy & Motion | Simple Machines, Force & Work | Build a lever ⚙️ | 3D Simulation of Pulleys 🧪 |
| 💡 Innovation | Electricity Basics | Making simple circuits 🔋 | Virtual Electric Lab 💡 |
| 🧪 Scientific Thinking | Inventors & Experiments | “Be a Scientist Day” 👩🔬 | AI Idea Generator Tool |
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
- Apply problem-solving to real-life science.
- Understand energy, motion, and electricity basics.
- Design experiments using digital tools.
🧩 LEARNING FRAMEWORK
| Domain | Focus | Sample Task |
|---|---|---|
| 🔬 Observation | Seeing, questioning, exploring | Nature Hunt Journal 📓 |
| 🧪 Experimentation | Testing, recording, concluding | Home Lab Experiments 🧪 |
| 💡 Reasoning | Analyzing, connecting, reflecting | “Why & How” discussion 🗣 |
| 🧪 AI Literacy | Virtual labs & simulations | AI Lab: Predict Outcomes |
| 🎨 Creativity | Designing, imagining | Science art poster 🎨 |
📊 ASSESSMENT PLAN
| Type | Tools | Frequency | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧪 Formative | Observation log, class experiment | Weekly | Curiosity & participation |
| 📘 Summative | Quiz, model project | Each term | Concept mastery |
| 💻 AI-Based | Orbis Virtual Science Portal | Monthly | Interaction & comprehension |
| 🧪 Portfolio | Science Journal + Photos | Annual | Reflection & creativity |
🎓 CERTIFICATION & AWARDS
Students completing the full 120-class program receive:
🏅 “Orbis Certificate in Virtual Science & Innovation – Level 3”
Special Recognitions 🏆
- 🔍 Young Scientist – for consistent curiosity
- ⚙️ Innovator of the Year – for practical creation
- 🌿 Eco Genius – for environmental initiative🎨
BROCHURE VISUAL PLAN
1️⃣ Cover Page: “Virtual Science Curriculum – Grade 3”
- Illustrate children experimenting with test tubes, magnifiers, and robots 🧪🧪
- Tagline: Inquiry • Imagination • Innovation
2️⃣ Page 2: Term-wise colorful roadmap 🌈
3️⃣ Page 3: Learning framework + certification badges 🎓
🧩 PROGRAM OUTCOMES
By the end of the program, learners will:
✅ Think and act like young scientists 🧪
✅ Perform and record simple experiments 🧪
✅ Use AI tools to simulate real-life science 🧪
✅ Express observations through art, writing, and discussion 🎨
✅ Develop environmental awareness 🌍