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THEME : Science and Environment SUB THEME : • Love for science • Scientific theories • Importance of observation and investigation to ensure understanding • Making of a scientist • Global warming • Loss of natural resources UNIT OVERVIEW: Science, says Kevin Kelly, is the process of changing how we know things. It is the foundation of our culture and society. While civilizations come and go, science grows steadily onward. It does this by watching itself. It is a proven fact that science continues to surprise us with its discoveries and new methods in technology. New tools help us with new structures of knowledge and new ways of discovery. The duty of science is to know new things and its evolution using new ways or methods. LEARNING OUTCOMES: The learners will be able to: 5.1 read and analyse a memoir, a speech or a poem. 5.2 write the script for a speech. 5.3 note down responses to the questions related to theme, message etc. of a poem. 5.4 prepare and conduct interviews. 5.5 realise the importance of scientific awareness. 5.6 prepare notices and posters, and organise exhibitions. 5.7 identify and use the features of telephonic conversation. 5.8 make diary entries. 5.9 prepare a letter to the editor. 5.10 draft an email. 5.11 identify the style and format of a power point presentation and prepare slides. 5.12 understand the use of passive constructions and use it in appropriate contexts. 5.13 understand relative pronouns and use them in relevant contexts. 5.14 realize the importance of science and technology in our life. 5.15 respond to environmental issues positively.