CRITICAL EVALUATION OF NCERT SCI 8TH.pptx

This presentation highlights a critical evaluation of the NCERT Science textbook for Class VIII. It focuses on the textbook’s adaptability, readability, and organization, along with the essential qualities that make a good textbook. Furthermore, it critically examines the book from the perspectives of gender, health, and environment — analyzing how these themes are represented, whether gender equality is promoted, and identifying areas that require improvement, along with suitable suggestions.

1. Critical evaluation of science textbook

2. Details of the book Name of the book : science textbook for class 8 th Board : NCERT Published at : Publication division by the secretary national Council of educational research and training, Sri aurobindo marg ,new Delhi 110 016 Printed at : Amrit printing press, D-12 and 13, industrial area, site-A , mathura - 281001 ( u.p ) Printed on : 80 GSH paper with NCERT watermark First Edition: January ,2008 Revised Edition : November 2022 Copyright © : National Council of educational research and training, 2008, 2022

3. Price : 65 Rs Cover, Layout and Illustrations : Ashwani Tyagi Publication Team : Head , Publication Division : M.Siraj Anwar Chief Editor : Shveta uppal Chief Production Officer : Arun Chitkara Chief Business Manager : Bibash kumar Das Chief Editor : Bijnan sutar Assistant Production Officer : Deepak Jaiswal Chief Advisor : V.B. Bhatia

4. Textbook development committee The textbook development Committee consists of 1 chairperson: J.V NARLIKAR 1 Chief advisor: V.B Bhatia And 18 members and 1 member coordinator Positive point: proper qualifications of all of above is given , they all have experience in field of science Negative point : Committee didn’t have any member who actually teaches to the 8 th class students.

5. Appearance On the cover page, pictures related to different branches of science is given and picture of earth which make students interested in book Behind the coverage information about e- pathsala is given Positive point : The very 1 st page of book contains a QR code with its name students can get whole book online Preamble is given which inculcate social values in students

6. PHYSICAL ASPECT EASY TO CARRY SIZE IS SUITABLE FOR STUDENTS PAPER QUALITY IS GOOD BINDING IS GOOD COVER PAGE IS DURABLEV SIZE OF BOOK IS PROPERLY TRIMMED Negative point In chapter 5 page no 60 topic is recycling of paper but on very next page paper is wasted

7. Organisation The book is organised in 13 chapters . Negative aspect : THE BOOK DOES NOT HAVE UNIT DISTRIBUTION FOR THESE 13 CHAPTERS . IT IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE BOOK WHICH CHAPTER BELONGS TO WHICH BRANCH OF SCIENCE. THIS CREATES A CONFUSION IN MIND OF STUDENTS.

8. Content The textbook contain all the topics necessary for purpose POSITIVE ASPECTS : material from one part of book is cross referenced with other Historical development: chapter 1 “ how agriculture is born “ on page no 1 Chapter 3 : History of first oil well on page no 35 Latest advances: Chapter 6 “ Have you heard about test tube babies “ NEGATIVE ASPECT : sub headings is missing underneath the heading of Chapter

9. Presentation Overall presentation of the book is good . Number of pictures , illustrations and activities are given related to each and every topic in the chapter Positive points : The activities and sub topics are marked with numbers Inductive approach is used for e.g. Introduction of chapter 2 Interesting conversation of BOOJHO AND PAHELI is included Unfamiliar terms in bold and italic form

10. Accuracy The data given in book is accurate Content is simple and up to date Various new technologies and techniques are mentioned Achievements and discoveries of scientists Spellings, grammar used is perfectly fine

11. Adaptability Book is written in easy language and is adaptable by the all types of students It also contains some examples of rural as well as urban area For example in Chapter 1 st. Traditional as well as modern methods of agriculture is mentioned

12. Readability The sentences of the book is very short and easy vocabulary is used At last of chapters under heading of extended learning and activities proper references are given The data is also given in tabular form which make it to understand easily .

13. Teaching Aids Different teaching aids : In chapter 1 CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT activity 1.2 to understand the topic of adding manure and fertilisers In chapter 2 :MICROORGANISMS: FRIEND OR FOE Diagram of nitrogen cycle ( page no 20 ) POSITIVE POINTS : Cautions are given for performing dangerous activities In chapter 5 picture of panchmari biosphere is given on page no 55

14. In chapter 12 Some natural phenomena Movement of earth’s plate are also shown through diagram NEGATIVE POINTS In chapter 6 REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS Irrelevant story of dolly the clone is given which do not have any link within chapter ( page no 74). In chapter 11 Chemical effects of electric current So many difficult and risky activities are given which are not suitable for 8 th class students

15. Illustrations Illustrations are relevantly modern . For example In chapter 3 COAL AND PETROLEUM on page 36 uses of CNG pipelines exists in Vadodara Gujrat is given. Photographic production is large but not clear. Figures are related with textual material . For e.g. Chapter 5 Conservation of plants and animals on page 56 explains about flora and fauna with related pictures Content given with Illustrations is useful .

16. Evaluation on basis of Gender, Health And Environment

17. On the basis of gender In chapter 1 figure 1.1(a) 1.2 (a) , 1.4(a) shows men performing different cultures Activities On page no 4 and 11 mother of paheli and boojho is shown to do housework : Women can also do other work than household, there are lady farmers also picture of them should also be included In chapter 4 COMBUSTION AND FLAME figure 4.6 and 4.4 shows the picture of a fireman and a goldsmith : Women can also do the profession of fireman and goldsmith .

18. In chapter 5 Conservation of Plants and animals Professor Ahmed and guide madhavji both are male , there should be a woman in place of either professor and forest guide In chapter 6 Reproduction in Animals Positive point : The textbook is quite rational in explaining the topic of reproduction without any discrimination Negative point : Information about third gender is not included at all In chapter 7 : Reaching the age of adolescence : negative point Information about changes during adolescence for third gender is not included

19. IN CHAPTER 9 FRICTION Figure9.1,9.4,9.6,9.12,9.14 contains all the photos of male children In CHAPTER 10 SOUND ONLY FIGURE 10.6 Consist of a girl child IN CHAPTER 13 LIGHT On page 176 story of Hellen.A.keller is included which is a good point

20. On the basis of health PHYSICAL HEALTH In chapter 1 CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT page no 10 figure 1.6 a man is spraying weedicide is shown , also with information that it is harmful for farmers On page 12 PAHELI is giving information about fish that is good for physical health In chapter 2 MICROORGANISMS: FRIEND OR FOE On page 21 students how being aware to take Medicine only at advice of doctor On page 23 prevention of communicable disease is discussed through Paheli and Boojho Negative points: while discussing about use of yeast in alcohol production it should be mentioned that alcohol is injurious to health . In chapter 4 COMBUSTION AND FLAME ON PAGE 43 , 45 caution ⚠ is given with activities In chapter 7 REACHING THE AGE OF ADOLESCENCE POSITIVE POINT : information about personal hygiene and nutritional diet is given

21. SOCIAL HEALTH Chapter 1 crop production and management activity 1.2 inspires students to work together which improve their social health IN CHAPTER 5 conservation of plants and animals whole chapter us directly linked with students social health paheli and boojho With their professor visits to biosphere reserve and interact with forest guide Madhavji In chapter 7 activity 7.1 inspire students to work together and improve their social relationships

22. INTELLECTUAL HEALTH Chapter 5 activity 5.1 activity 5.6 improve intellectual health of students when students are asked to add more causes of deforestation and find out endemic plants and animals respectively SPIRITUAL HEALTH In chapter 12 some natural phenomena on page 158 under heading what causes an earthquake Boojho’s doubt that his grandmother told him that earth is balanced on horn of a bull is eradicated

23. On the basis of environment NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER 1 CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT On page 6 impact of fertilisers on soil and nature is discussed On page 9 under topic drip irrigation wastage of water is discussed and how drip system prevents it . CHAPTER 2 MICROORGANISMS: FRIEND OR FOE NEGATIVE POINT : while discussing about cleaning the environment how plastic waste effects our environment is not discussed CHAPTER 4 combustion and flame On page 46 students are being aware about campfires in forests during picnic or visits Chapter 5 CONSERVATIVE OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS NEGATIVE POINT on page 60 recycling of paper is discussed but on very next page half of page is wasted

24. Chapter 12 Some Natural phenomena Natural phenomena in our environment is discussed For example: 12.7 topic Earthquake it is mentioned how Earthquake actually comes figure12.12 Indian earth plates movement is shown Under the story of lightning the phenomena which happens in our environment is discussed

25. Culture environment IN CHAPTER 1 CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT INDIAN AGRICULTURE IS REPRESENTED INDIAN FARMERS ARE REPRESENTED IN CHAPTER IN FIG 1.1 AND 1.2 (A) ON PAGE 12 INFORMATION ABOUT HARVESTING FESTIVALS IS GIVEN IN CHAPTER 2 MICROORGANISMS:FRIEND OR FOE POSITIVE POINT; indian foods rava idli mango pickle , dosa bhaturas amla is discussed NEGATIVE POINT NO INDIAN SCIENTIST IS DISCUSSED In chapter 10 sound INDIAN MUSIC INSTRUMENTS TABLAV,SITAR ,FLUTE,HARMONIUM IN FIG 10.1 , EKTARA IN 10.5 IS SHOWN IN CHAPTER 13 LIGHT INDIAN VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROGIDIES ARE DISCUSSED ON PAGE 176