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Glossary


                 modifying          -  making partial or minor changes to something
                 diversification    -  the action of making or becoming more diverse or
                                       varied
                 universe           -  all  existing  matter  and  space  considered  as  a
                                       whole; the cosmos
                 expansion          -  the action of becoming larger or more extensive
                 magma              -  hot fluid or semi-fluid material below or within the
                                       earth’s crust
                 satellite          -  the  moon  such  as  celestial  body  or  artificial
                                       machine orbiting the earth or another planet
                 revolves           -  move in a circle on a central axis
                 gravity            -  the force that attracts a body towards the centre of
                                       the earth
                 compression        -  flatten by pressure; squeeze or press





              Teaching instruction: Put a tiny drop of ink on a balloon and blow it. Show the children the expanding
              dot of ink, as space is such as elastic (Big-Bang Theory). Help them to understand about the existence
              of plant and animals begin from one cell (Ameba/hydra, etc.) at first to multi cells (nucleus) and natural
              diversification process helping them to adjust in time and environment accordingly( by being in different
              shape, size, skills and ability as per the need of time or nature.)



                         exerciSeS
                         exerciSeS





              1.    Match the followings columns.
                            Column A                                           Column  B

              a.     Big Bang Theory                     produce heat and light

              b.     Universe                            revolve around the sun

              c.     The sun                             satellite, revolve around the earth
              d.     Planets                             expansion of space

              e.     Moon                                sun, moon, planets, galaxy



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