Which group activity is suggested to inspire upper primary students about science?
AChorus recitation of laws
BMemorising scientists' dates
CCopying long definitions
DLife stories of scientists
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Life stories of scientists
1. The paper calls biographical narratives of scientists and inventors a useful practice at this stage.
2. They inspire students by showing real human effort behind science.
3. Memorising, copying and reciting do not inspire inquiry.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.2.2 Upper Primary Stage (Classes VI to VIII)_
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