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Page 1: CurioEd Curriculum - Level A

Learning that gives your child an edge

CURRICULUM HANDBOOK

Copyright 2021 © C

urioEd Technologies Private Lim

ited. All R

ights Reserved.

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Learning JourneyAn accelerated learning journey that runs parallel to the school years

Level A

● Grade 3 to 5● Ages 8 to 11● Early exposure for lifelong

interest & curiosity in Science and Technology

Level B

● Grade 6 to 8● Ages 11 to 14● Develop strong conceptual

clarity on fundamentals

Level C

● Grade 9 to 12● Ages 14 to 18● Deepen understanding on both

abstract and applied sciences

Each level teaches 20-30 different topics in depth, over 2+ years, with monthly learning modules

2022

Launch

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Early exposure to build lifelong interest and curiosity for Science and Technology

Grade 3 to 5Ages 8 to 11

Level A

Accredited By

CBSE / ICSE India

NGSSUSA

IGCSECambridge UK

MOESingapore

Curriculum Aligned to

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24 Learning ModulesEach learning module explores 1 topic in detail every month over the course of 8 classes

CBSEIndia

ICSEIndia

NGSS/CSTAUSA

IGCSEUK

MOESSingapore

1. Coding Basics2. Electric Charges & Circuits3. Magnetism4. Robotics & Automation5. Light & Colours6. Optical Instruments7. Waves & Sound8. Computing Systems9. Internet and Communication

10. Earth11. Solar System12. Space Exploration13. Matter - States & Changes14. Mixtures and Solutions15. Energy Sources16. Forces & Motion17. Simple Machines18. Human Beings19. Plants - Parts and Systems20. Animals - Bodies and Systems21. Heredity22. Diseases Around Us23. Weather & Climate24. Recycle & Waste Management

Enrolments starting Jan 2022

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Power packed learning modules40+ hours of classroom and self-paced learning in each module while building 15-20 hands-on projects

Learning continues beyond the live online class with assignments, worksheets, quizzes, projects and more!

Class Pre-Read

Each module is designed for rigour

and results

Class

Project work

Review Quiz

Work-sheets

Bonus Projects

Revision Notes

Assess-ments

Certificate

PeerLearning

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A.M1 - Coding Basics

Coding Basics introduces basics of coding and algorithmic thinking with block-coding. Students learn and build projects using basic concepts such as variables, conditions, and loops. What makes the program interesting is learning coding with BBC Micro:bit.

Overview

About this Module

Build

Learn

● Computers & components

● Input, Process & Output

● Algorithms & flowcharts

● Constants & Variables

● If-then-else conditional statements

● Iterations and loops (while, for, forever)

● Using sensors for inputs

Beating Heart

Shining Sunbeam

The Countdown

The Fitness Tracker

Flashing Emoticons

Rock-Paper-Scissor

Automatic Light

Face Touching

Alarm

20+ engaging projects such as...

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A.M1 - Coding BasicsHardware Kit for Rs 2,000 / US$60

1. 1 x BBC Micro:bit microcontroller v1.5 or v2

2. 1 x Micro:bit silicone protective cover

3. 1 x Battery holder with JST-PH connector for 2 x

AAA batteries

4. 2 x AAA batteries - 1.5V

5. 1 x USB Type-A to Micro-B cable - length 1 meter

6. 1 x Mini LED flashlight - USB Rechargeable

* Representative Pictures. Actual hardware may vary from these pictures** Batteries, Liquid items like Distilled water will not be shipped for deliveries outside India

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A.M1 - Coding BasicsDetailed Class Plan

Week Class Class Title Key Concept Project Work

Week 1

A.M1.C1

Introduction to computers &

coding

3 components of a computing systems - input, process, output

Beating heart, Growing box

A.M1.C2

Algorithms & flowcharts

Step-by-step logical sequencing of instructions

for coding

Countdown,Flashing

emoticons

Week 2

A.M1.C3

Constants and variables

Quantities with fixed and changing values

Count up,Multiples of 2

A.M1.C4

If-then-else conditional statements

Conditional statements to take decisions and branch

out different actions

Temperature check,

Rock paper scissor

Week 3

A.M1.C5

Iterations and Loops - 1

Repeating same set of instructions for a specific

number of times

Rocket launcher

countdown,Traffic signal

A.M1.C6

Iterations and Loops - 2

Repeating same set of instructions till a condition

is met

Count up with for do,

LED fence

Week 4

A.M1.C7

Sensors as input - 1

Use light sensors and motion sensors as input

source and practice solving various real life problems while revising all key concepts (loops, conditional statements)

Low light alarm,

Automatic light

A.M1.C8

Sensors as input - 2

Fitness tracker,Face touching

alarm

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A.M2 - Electric Charges & Circuits

This module digs deeper into the key questions such as what is electricity, why does lightning occur and why it is unsafe to touch electric switches with wet hands. The module enables students to discover answers to these questions and tinker with fun electric circuits.

Overview

Build

Learn● Electrical charges -

positive & negative● Static Electricity● Electric current● Conductors and

insulators

● Electrical circuits - open and closed, Series and Parallel

● Voltage, current and resistance in a circuit

● Electricity as a signal

LED Circuit

Fairy Lights

Breadboard Circuit

Light Dimmer Switch

Electroscope

Battery Tester

Water as Conductor

Blinking LED

20+ engaging projects such as...

About this Module

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Hardware Kit for Rs 2,000 / US$60

1. 1 x Micro:bit Expansion Board (TB6612FNG)

2. 1 x Mini Breadboard3. 50 x Color 5mm LEDs4. 10 x 1 kΩ Resistors5. 10 x 560Ω Resistors6. 10 x screws (Type M3)7. 20 x Jumper Cables - 15

cm, Socket to Socket8. 20 x Jumper Cables - 15

cm, Socket to Plug9. 20 x Jumper Cables - 15

cm, Plug to Plug

A.M2 - Electric Charges & Circuits

10. 1 x Plastic rod11. 2 x Water beaker (200 ml)12. 1 x Distilled water (500 ml)13. 1 x 0.5 m Wool cloth14. 1 x Jar electroscope15. 4 x AA batteries16. 2 x AAA batteries17. 1 x 9V Hi-Watt18. 1 x AA 1-Battery Holder19. 2 x 9V Battery connector

* Representative Pictures. Actual hardware may vary from these pictures** Batteries, Liquid items like Distilled water will not be shipped for deliveries outside India

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Week Class Class Title Key Concept Project Work

Week 1

A.M2.C1

Static ElectricityElectric charges are the

property of matterFoil electroscope

A.M2.C2

Current Electricity

Electric current is the flow of electric charges

LED circuits

Week 2

A.M2.C3

Electric CircuitsElectricity flows in only

closed circuitsLED circuit with

breadboard

A.M2.C4

Circuits in Series Electric components of a circuit can be connected

in two different arrangements - series

and parallel

Fairy lights in series

Week 3

A.M2.C5

Circuits in Parallel

Fairy lights in parallel

A.M2.C6

Conductors & Insulators

Conductors allow free flow of electricity while

insulators do not

LED circuit with everyday objects

and solutions

Week 4

A.M2.C7

Electricity as a signal Electricity is used in

communicating information with the help

of signals - digital and analog

Blinking traffic light,Secret message

transmitter

A.M2.C8

Analog SignalsBattery tester,

Light dimmer switch

Detailed Class PlanA.M2 - Electric Charges & Circuits

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A.M3 - Magnetism

Explore the world of magnets and understand the science behind everyday machines by discovering relationship between electricity and magnetism. The module offers fun exciting projects such as electric motors, generators, etc.

Overview

About this Module

Build

Learn

● Magnetic and non-magnetic materials

● Magnetic field and compass

● Magnetic levitation

● Electromagnets● Applications of

electromagnets in motors and generators

Magnetic Levitation

Electric pump

Magnetic Compass

Electric Motor

Micro:bit Compass

Magnetic induction

Electromagnet

Hand Crank Generator

20+ engaging projects such as...

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Hardware Kit for Rs 2,000 / US$60

1. 2 x Ferrite Bar Magnets2. 10 x Neodymium

magnets3. 1 x Magnetic compass4. 1 x Hand crank generator5. 1 x Magnetic compass

holder6. 1 x Electromagnet coil7. 1 x Copper ring8. 10 x screws (Type M3)9. 1 x Electric motor holder

10. 1 x Water pump with tube (3V-6V, 220mA, 80-120 L/H)

11. 1 x Electromagnetic induction set up

12. 1 x Electric motor (3V-6V DC, 10000 RPM)

13. 1 x Electric car chassis14. 2 x Wheels15. 1 x 6V Battery pack

A.M3 - Magnetism

* Representative Pictures. Actual hardware may vary from these pictures** Batteries, Liquid items like Distilled water will not be shipped for deliveries outside India

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Detailed Class Plan

Week Class Class Title Key Concepts Project Work

Week 1

A.M3.C1

Magnetic Matter

Magnetic and non magnetic properties of

matter

Levitating magnets

A.M3.C2

MagneticField

Earth’s magnetic field and its applications

Magnetic and Micro:bit compass

Week 2

A.M3.C3

Electro-magnetism

Relationship between electricity and magnetism

Electromagnets

A.M3.C4

ElectricMotors

Conversion of electric energy into rotational

movement

Simple electric motor

Week 3

A.M3.C5

ElectricVehicles

Use of electric motors in EVs

Remote-controlled electric car

A.M3.C6

ElectricPump

Use of electrical energy to pump water and liquids

Remote-controlled water pump

Week 4

A.M3.C7

Magnetic Induction

Magnet induced electric current

LED circuit with induced current

A.M3.C8

Electric Generators

Generation of electricity from magnets

Hand crank generator

A.M3 - Magnetism

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Learn about foundations of robotics and automation. Students learn how robotic systems are different from other regular machines and build exciting projects such as automatic car, automatic dispensing systems and many more.

Overview

About this Module

Build

Learn

● Regular & automatic (robotic) electro-mechanical machines

● Usage of Infrared sensors for input in robots

● Application of robotics in self driving cars, line following robot

● Automatic dispenser systems

Smart Traffic Light

Obstacle Detector

Line-following Car

Automatic Dispenser

Proximity Sensor

Water Level Detector

Self-driven Car

Self-watering Plant

20+ engaging projects such as...

A.M4 - Robotics & Automation

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1. 6 x Infrared sensors

(3V-5V DC)

2. 1 x Micro:bit Expansion

Board (TB6612FNG)

3. 1 x Water level sensors

(3V-5V DC, <20mA)

4. 1 x Water pump with

tube (3V-6V, 220mA,

80-120 L/H)

Hardware Kit for Rs 2,000 / US$60A.M4 - Robotics & Automation

* Representative Pictures. Actual hardware may vary from these pictures** Batteries, Liquid items like Distilled water will not be shipped for deliveries outside India

5. 1 x Automatic sanitizer

dispenser box

6. 1 x Electric car chassis

7. 2 x Wheels

8. 1 x Black tape

9. 1 x Sensor plate

10. 10 x screws (Type M3)

11. 1 x Philip screw driver

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Detailed Class Plan

Week Class Class Title Key Concepts Project Work

Week 1

A.M4.C1

Introduction to Robots

Robots in daily life: common uses and how to

identify them

Smart traffic signal

A.M4.C2

Input - Obstacle detection

Using infrared sensors for detecting obstacles

Obstacle detectors

Week 2

A.M4.C3

Input - Motion Sensing

Using infrared sensors for detecting moving objects

Proximity sensor

A.M4.C4

Self-driving cars Technology behind self-driving cars Self-driven car

Week 3

A.M4.C5

Track-following cars

Technology behind self-driving cars that

follow a track

Line following car

A.M4.C6

Automatic Dispenser

Using sensors and electric pumps to build dispenser

Sanitiser dispenser

system

Week 4

A.M4.C7

Water Level Sensor

Water level sensor: working and applications

Water level indicator

A.M4.C8

Automatic Irrigation System

Automatic irrigation system and its

applications

Self-watering plant

A.M4 - Robotics & Automation

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A.M5 - Light & Colours

In this module students build fundamental concepts around light, color, shadows and images. They explore The module offers hands on experiments for students to prove or reject their hypothesis and learn about light.

Overview

About this Module

Build

Learn● Light and how it

moves in straight lines● Shadows and objects

(Transparent, translucent & opaque)

● Solar and Lunar eclipses, day & night

● Reflection with plane and spherical mirrors

● Visible light and colours

Pinhole Camera

Kaleidoscope

Mini Sundial

Solar furnace

Reflection with Plane Mirror

One way mirrors

Periscope

Newton’s Disc

20+ engaging projects such as...

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Hardware Kit for Rs 2,000 / US$60

1. 5 x Plane mirrors2. 3 x Mirror stand3. 1 x Concave mirror (15 cm focal length)4. 1 x Convex mirror ( 15 cm focal length)5. 1 x Laser (500 nm, <1mW)6. 5 x Colored filters (red, blue, green, yellow, orange)7. 2 x Acrylic sheets8. 1 x Pinhole camera box9. 1 x Periscope box

10. 1 x Kaleidoscope cylinder11. 2 x Cardboard boxes

A.M5 - Light & Colours

* Representative Pictures. Actual hardware may vary from these pictures** Batteries, Liquid items like Distilled water will not be shipped for deliveries outside India

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Detailed Class Plan

Week Class Class Title Key Concepts Project Work

Week 1

A.M5.C1

Light and Its Properties

Light travels in straight line

Pinhole camera

A.M5.C2

ShadowsShadows are formed when path of light is

obstructedMini sundial

Week 2

A.M5.C3

Eclipse Formation of eclipse: Solar and Lunar

Eclipse demonstration

A.M5.C4

Reflection of Light

Reflection of light from mirrors

Images with plane mirror

Week 3

A.M5.C5

Multiple Reflections

Light can get reflected from multiple mirrors

Periscope, Kaleidoscope

A.M5.C6

One Way Mirrors

One way mirrors: principle and applications

Interrogation room

Week 4

A.M5.C7

Spherical Mirrors

Reflection from spherical mirrors

Solar furnace

A.M5.C8

Visible LightWhite light or visible light

consist of 7 colorsNewton's disc

A.M5 - Light & Colours

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A.M6 - Optical Instruments

The module explores bending of light (refraction) and splitting of light into multiple colours like a rainbow (dispersion). Students also learn about working of different optical instruments like eyeglasses, telescope, & microscope.

Overview

About this Module

Build

Learn● Bending of light● Optical lenses and

magnifying glasses● Convergence and

divergence of light

● Working of human eye● Optical instruments

like telescope, microscope

● Dispersion of light

Optical illusions with water

Microscope

Refraction with lenses

Camera

Optical illusions with glass

Rainbow formation

Telescope

20+ engaging projects such as...

Total internal reflection

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Hardware Kit for Rs 2,000 / US$60

1. 1 x Glass slab

2. 3 x Lens stand

3. 1 x Glass rod (with open ends)

4. 1 x Water beaker (200 ml)

5. 1 x Convex lens ( 10 cm focal length)

6. 1 x Concave Lens ( 10 cm focal length)

7. 1 x Prism (Crown glass, Refractive index - 1.5)

8. 3 x Cardboard boxes

A.M6 - Optical Instruments

* Representative Pictures. Actual hardware may vary from these pictures** Batteries, Liquid items like Distilled water will not be shipped for deliveries outside India

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Week Class Class Title Topics covered Project Work

Week 1

A.M6.C1

Bending of Light

Light bends when travels through different media

Optical illusions

A.M6.C2

Converging Lenses

Convex lenses converge all the incoming light at one point

Images with convex lens

Week 2

A.M6.C3

Diverging Lenses

Concave lenses diverge all the incoming light in different

directions

Images with concave lens

A.M6.C4

TelescopeTelescope uses combination of

lenses to see far off objectsTelescope prototype

Week 3

A.M6.C5

MicroscopeMicroscope uses combination

of lenses to see small organisms

Microscope prototype

A.M6.C6

Eyes as a Camera

Human eye has a lens and a screen

Camera prototype

Week 4

A.M6.C7

Dispersion of Light

White lights gets split into 7 colors

Rainbow formation

A.M6.C8

Total Internal Reflection

The light gets totally reflected inside a medium in certain

conditions Glass fibres

Detailed Class PlanA.M6 - Optical Instruments

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Curriculum design philosophyOur curriculum is school aligned and designed for high relevance, comprehensiveness and rigour!

Pedagogy

Curriculum

School-aligned

Challenge & Rigour

CBSE / ICSEIndia

NGSSUSA

IGCSECambridge UK

MOESingapore

Curriculum aligned to school and global science education standards

Learning by Doing

Learning by building, while doing experiments is more effective and has much longer retention than theory classes

Rigorous curriculum ensures that children are challenged at the right level and there is enough practice and revision of concepts.

Accredited By

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