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Our Sky — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 4 · EVS

What Our Sky covers in CBSE Class 4 EVS: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 4 EVS syllabus.

43 questions60 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 4 EVS · 2026-27

Topics in Our Sky

1

The Sky Changes Through the Day

  • The sky looks different in the morning, afternoon, and at night.
  • The colour of the sky can change during the day.
  • The Sun is the brightest object in the sky.
2

Shadows and the Sun

  • A shadow is formed when an object blocks light.
  • If the object is close to the source of light, the shadow is bigger.
  • If the direction of the source of light changes, the direction of the shadow also changes.
3

Jantar Mantar and Samrat Yantra

  • Ancient people used shadows to tell time.
  • Raja Jai Singh of Jaipur built Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Ujjain, Delhi, Varanasi and Mathura.
  • Jantar Mantar has a sundial called Samrat Yantra.
4

The Night Sky and the Moon

  • After sunset, the sky is full of twinkling stars.
  • Students’ observed star patterns may not match commonly identified patterns like Saptarshi.
  • The Moon appears to be the biggest object in the night sky.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Our Sky and its changes during day and night

Sky in different timesThe SunShadowsSundial and Jantar MantarNight skyThe MoonFestivals and Moon phasesChandrayaan mission

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Our Sky for CBSE Class 4 EVS?
Key topics in Our Sky include The Sky Changes Through the Day, Shadows and the Sun, Jantar Mantar and Samrat Yantra, The Night Sky and the Moon. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise Our Sky for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Our Sky. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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