NCERT Textbook: Objects on the Move

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Bansuri  •  Grade 5 2
Dear Teacher,
Let us take our students to a space where they can 
engage in visual arts and explore their ideas through 
hands-on activities. To create and share a joyful visual 
arts experience, students must be allowed to work freely 
and independently.
Classroom Requirements
	 1.	 Suf??cient 	 space 	 and 	 ventilation	 to	 work	 comfortably.
 2. Easy access to art materials, tools, basic stationery 
and audio-visual facilities, and a proper storage 
space for the same. 
 3. Space for showcasing and exhibiting artworks 
periodically.
Visual Arts Pedagogy
 1. Use storytelling and everyday examples while 
introducing concepts and processes. 
 2. Encourage students to freely express their original 
ideas, imaginations, emotions, and curiosities 
through artwork.
 3. Encourage keen observation of everyday life and 
discourage copying images from other sources, 
including photos.
 4. Allow students to explore, investigate, experiment, 
collaborate, and have dialogues in the classroom 
about their ideas.
	 5.	 Include 	 outdoor	 activities	 and	 ??eld 	 trips	 to	 observe	
life and culture around them.
 6. Introduce students to various artists and artworks, 
connecting to the themes and concepts being 
learnt.
 7. Conduct art workshops in the school premises.
 8. Invite local artists and craftsperson for interactive 
sessions and workshops for hands-on experience.
 9. Inculcate simple habits, such as using art materials 
carefully, putting materials back, and cleaning up 
after completing activities.
10. Encourage students to participate and make 
decisions while selecting artwork for display or 
exhibition.
Visual Arts Assessment
Please read the assessment note for all art forms.
 1. Assessment should be based on the learning 
outcomes (LOs), which are aligned to the 
Competencies of the Preparatory Stage.
 2. Each student should learn to build and maintain a 
portfolio of artwork. This will help the student and 
teacher track the learning and progress.
 3. Formative Assessment should not be a separate 
‘test day’, but integrated with the classroom 
activities by:
 O Giving students qualitative feedback, stating 
clearly their strengths and areas of improvement.
 O Recording students’ participation in discussions 
on art in both formal and informal interactions.
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Bansuri  •  Grade 5 2
Dear Teacher,
Let us take our students to a space where they can 
engage in visual arts and explore their ideas through 
hands-on activities. To create and share a joyful visual 
arts experience, students must be allowed to work freely 
and independently.
Classroom Requirements
	 1.	 Suf??cient 	 space 	 and 	 ventilation	 to	 work	 comfortably.
 2. Easy access to art materials, tools, basic stationery 
and audio-visual facilities, and a proper storage 
space for the same. 
 3. Space for showcasing and exhibiting artworks 
periodically.
Visual Arts Pedagogy
 1. Use storytelling and everyday examples while 
introducing concepts and processes. 
 2. Encourage students to freely express their original 
ideas, imaginations, emotions, and curiosities 
through artwork.
 3. Encourage keen observation of everyday life and 
discourage copying images from other sources, 
including photos.
 4. Allow students to explore, investigate, experiment, 
collaborate, and have dialogues in the classroom 
about their ideas.
	 5.	 Include 	 outdoor	 activities	 and	 ??eld 	 trips	 to	 observe	
life and culture around them.
 6. Introduce students to various artists and artworks, 
connecting to the themes and concepts being 
learnt.
 7. Conduct art workshops in the school premises.
 8. Invite local artists and craftsperson for interactive 
sessions and workshops for hands-on experience.
 9. Inculcate simple habits, such as using art materials 
carefully, putting materials back, and cleaning up 
after completing activities.
10. Encourage students to participate and make 
decisions while selecting artwork for display or 
exhibition.
Visual Arts Assessment
Please read the assessment note for all art forms.
 1. Assessment should be based on the learning 
outcomes (LOs), which are aligned to the 
Competencies of the Preparatory Stage.
 2. Each student should learn to build and maintain a 
portfolio of artwork. This will help the student and 
teacher track the learning and progress.
 3. Formative Assessment should not be a separate 
‘test day’, but integrated with the classroom 
activities by:
 O Giving students qualitative feedback, stating 
clearly their strengths and areas of improvement.
 O Recording students’ participation in discussions 
on art in both formal and informal interactions.
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Visual Arts 3
 O Assigning 	 simple 	 tasks 	 during 	 ??eld 	 trips 	 to	
assess their observation skills and interest in 
art activities.
 4. Summative Assessment should be conducted 
through project work or practical activities at the 
end of a semester. Some suggestive examples are 
provided at the end of the Visual Arts section.
Competencies for the Preparatory Stage
C–1.1  Expresses enthusiasm to create a variety of 
images that depict their everyday life, emotions, 
and imagination.
C–1.2  Discusses a variety of ideas and responses while 
working collaboratively in Visual Arts.
C–2.1  Creatively uses different combinations of visual 
elements (line, form, colour, space, texture) while 
depicting their everyday observations, personal 
experiences, and feelings.
C–2.2  Compares and contrasts the visual elements, 
themes, and expressions of artwork shared in the 
classroom.
C–3.1  Makes choices while working with materials, 
tools, and techniques used in Visual Arts.
C–3.2  Practises steps of planning, executing, and 
presenting while creating visual artwork 
individually and collaboratively.
C–4.1  Recognises visual elements in nature and 
describes their artistic qualities.
C–4.2  Demonstrates curiosity towards local artforms 
and culture.
Learning Outcomes that can be assessed across chapters
CG C Learning Outcomes Teacher Self
1 C–1.2 Collaboratively reviews process of making and presenting artwork. 
2 C–2.2 Compares and contrasts the composition in various artwork to 
examine how they convey different ideas and emotions. 
3 C–3.1 Demonstrates appropriate use of visual arts materials and tools.
4 C–4.1 Observes and describes the visual arrangement of various 
natural forms.
4 C–4.2  Shares their observations and interpretations of artwork and 
enquires about the methods and processes used by artists.
Activities marked by a star symbol can be facilitated by any teacher, even in schools with limited resources.
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Bansuri  •  Grade 5 2
Dear Teacher,
Let us take our students to a space where they can 
engage in visual arts and explore their ideas through 
hands-on activities. To create and share a joyful visual 
arts experience, students must be allowed to work freely 
and independently.
Classroom Requirements
	 1.	 Suf??cient 	 space 	 and 	 ventilation	 to	 work	 comfortably.
 2. Easy access to art materials, tools, basic stationery 
and audio-visual facilities, and a proper storage 
space for the same. 
 3. Space for showcasing and exhibiting artworks 
periodically.
Visual Arts Pedagogy
 1. Use storytelling and everyday examples while 
introducing concepts and processes. 
 2. Encourage students to freely express their original 
ideas, imaginations, emotions, and curiosities 
through artwork.
 3. Encourage keen observation of everyday life and 
discourage copying images from other sources, 
including photos.
 4. Allow students to explore, investigate, experiment, 
collaborate, and have dialogues in the classroom 
about their ideas.
	 5.	 Include 	 outdoor	 activities	 and	 ??eld 	 trips	 to	 observe	
life and culture around them.
 6. Introduce students to various artists and artworks, 
connecting to the themes and concepts being 
learnt.
 7. Conduct art workshops in the school premises.
 8. Invite local artists and craftsperson for interactive 
sessions and workshops for hands-on experience.
 9. Inculcate simple habits, such as using art materials 
carefully, putting materials back, and cleaning up 
after completing activities.
10. Encourage students to participate and make 
decisions while selecting artwork for display or 
exhibition.
Visual Arts Assessment
Please read the assessment note for all art forms.
 1. Assessment should be based on the learning 
outcomes (LOs), which are aligned to the 
Competencies of the Preparatory Stage.
 2. Each student should learn to build and maintain a 
portfolio of artwork. This will help the student and 
teacher track the learning and progress.
 3. Formative Assessment should not be a separate 
‘test day’, but integrated with the classroom 
activities by:
 O Giving students qualitative feedback, stating 
clearly their strengths and areas of improvement.
 O Recording students’ participation in discussions 
on art in both formal and informal interactions.
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Visual Arts 3
 O Assigning 	 simple 	 tasks 	 during 	 ??eld 	 trips 	 to	
assess their observation skills and interest in 
art activities.
 4. Summative Assessment should be conducted 
through project work or practical activities at the 
end of a semester. Some suggestive examples are 
provided at the end of the Visual Arts section.
Competencies for the Preparatory Stage
C–1.1  Expresses enthusiasm to create a variety of 
images that depict their everyday life, emotions, 
and imagination.
C–1.2  Discusses a variety of ideas and responses while 
working collaboratively in Visual Arts.
C–2.1  Creatively uses different combinations of visual 
elements (line, form, colour, space, texture) while 
depicting their everyday observations, personal 
experiences, and feelings.
C–2.2  Compares and contrasts the visual elements, 
themes, and expressions of artwork shared in the 
classroom.
C–3.1  Makes choices while working with materials, 
tools, and techniques used in Visual Arts.
C–3.2  Practises steps of planning, executing, and 
presenting while creating visual artwork 
individually and collaboratively.
C–4.1  Recognises visual elements in nature and 
describes their artistic qualities.
C–4.2  Demonstrates curiosity towards local artforms 
and culture.
Learning Outcomes that can be assessed across chapters
CG C Learning Outcomes Teacher Self
1 C–1.2 Collaboratively reviews process of making and presenting artwork. 
2 C–2.2 Compares and contrasts the composition in various artwork to 
examine how they convey different ideas and emotions. 
3 C–3.1 Demonstrates appropriate use of visual arts materials and tools.
4 C–4.1 Observes and describes the visual arrangement of various 
natural forms.
4 C–4.2  Shares their observations and interpretations of artwork and 
enquires about the methods and processes used by artists.
Activities marked by a star symbol can be facilitated by any teacher, even in schools with limited resources.
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Chapter 1
OBJECTS ON THE MOVE
 The wheel is one of the most important inventions of 
humankind. It was invented more than 5000 years ago 
as a potter’s wheel. After that, it was used in carts and 
chariots to transport people and goods.
 Think of the various objects and places where you 
see wheels. Can you imagine a life without wheels?
 This chapter helps you explore the world of 
transport, where things are constantly on the 
move— with a few bumps and halts along the way. 
Through many exciting activities, you will observe 
vehicles and make artworks that give them new 
shapes, forms, colours, and functions.
Have you ever taken a ride on a giant wheel 
at a fair? 
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Dear Teacher,
Let us take our students to a space where they can 
engage in visual arts and explore their ideas through 
hands-on activities. To create and share a joyful visual 
arts experience, students must be allowed to work freely 
and independently.
Classroom Requirements
	 1.	 Suf??cient 	 space 	 and 	 ventilation	 to	 work	 comfortably.
 2. Easy access to art materials, tools, basic stationery 
and audio-visual facilities, and a proper storage 
space for the same. 
 3. Space for showcasing and exhibiting artworks 
periodically.
Visual Arts Pedagogy
 1. Use storytelling and everyday examples while 
introducing concepts and processes. 
 2. Encourage students to freely express their original 
ideas, imaginations, emotions, and curiosities 
through artwork.
 3. Encourage keen observation of everyday life and 
discourage copying images from other sources, 
including photos.
 4. Allow students to explore, investigate, experiment, 
collaborate, and have dialogues in the classroom 
about their ideas.
	 5.	 Include 	 outdoor	 activities	 and	 ??eld 	 trips	 to	 observe	
life and culture around them.
 6. Introduce students to various artists and artworks, 
connecting to the themes and concepts being 
learnt.
 7. Conduct art workshops in the school premises.
 8. Invite local artists and craftsperson for interactive 
sessions and workshops for hands-on experience.
 9. Inculcate simple habits, such as using art materials 
carefully, putting materials back, and cleaning up 
after completing activities.
10. Encourage students to participate and make 
decisions while selecting artwork for display or 
exhibition.
Visual Arts Assessment
Please read the assessment note for all art forms.
 1. Assessment should be based on the learning 
outcomes (LOs), which are aligned to the 
Competencies of the Preparatory Stage.
 2. Each student should learn to build and maintain a 
portfolio of artwork. This will help the student and 
teacher track the learning and progress.
 3. Formative Assessment should not be a separate 
‘test day’, but integrated with the classroom 
activities by:
 O Giving students qualitative feedback, stating 
clearly their strengths and areas of improvement.
 O Recording students’ participation in discussions 
on art in both formal and informal interactions.
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Visual Arts 3
 O Assigning 	 simple 	 tasks 	 during 	 ??eld 	 trips 	 to	
assess their observation skills and interest in 
art activities.
 4. Summative Assessment should be conducted 
through project work or practical activities at the 
end of a semester. Some suggestive examples are 
provided at the end of the Visual Arts section.
Competencies for the Preparatory Stage
C–1.1  Expresses enthusiasm to create a variety of 
images that depict their everyday life, emotions, 
and imagination.
C–1.2  Discusses a variety of ideas and responses while 
working collaboratively in Visual Arts.
C–2.1  Creatively uses different combinations of visual 
elements (line, form, colour, space, texture) while 
depicting their everyday observations, personal 
experiences, and feelings.
C–2.2  Compares and contrasts the visual elements, 
themes, and expressions of artwork shared in the 
classroom.
C–3.1  Makes choices while working with materials, 
tools, and techniques used in Visual Arts.
C–3.2  Practises steps of planning, executing, and 
presenting while creating visual artwork 
individually and collaboratively.
C–4.1  Recognises visual elements in nature and 
describes their artistic qualities.
C–4.2  Demonstrates curiosity towards local artforms 
and culture.
Learning Outcomes that can be assessed across chapters
CG C Learning Outcomes Teacher Self
1 C–1.2 Collaboratively reviews process of making and presenting artwork. 
2 C–2.2 Compares and contrasts the composition in various artwork to 
examine how they convey different ideas and emotions. 
3 C–3.1 Demonstrates appropriate use of visual arts materials and tools.
4 C–4.1 Observes and describes the visual arrangement of various 
natural forms.
4 C–4.2  Shares their observations and interpretations of artwork and 
enquires about the methods and processes used by artists.
Activities marked by a star symbol can be facilitated by any teacher, even in schools with limited resources.
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Chapter 1
OBJECTS ON THE MOVE
 The wheel is one of the most important inventions of 
humankind. It was invented more than 5000 years ago 
as a potter’s wheel. After that, it was used in carts and 
chariots to transport people and goods.
 Think of the various objects and places where you 
see wheels. Can you imagine a life without wheels?
 This chapter helps you explore the world of 
transport, where things are constantly on the 
move— with a few bumps and halts along the way. 
Through many exciting activities, you will observe 
vehicles and make artworks that give them new 
shapes, forms, colours, and functions.
Have you ever taken a ride on a giant wheel 
at a fair? 
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Visual Arts 5
You must have travelled with your family to 
visit places or meet people. 
 ? What kinds of transport did you use? 
 ? Did you enjoy riding in different vehicles?
 ? Which one did you enjoy the most? Why? 
 Every vehicle has its own purpose, design, 
and character. 
 ? Choose any vehicle you like.
 ?Look at the vehicle carefully. What 
geometrical shapes do you see? Draw them.
 ? Add details to your drawing.
 ? Draw the shadow of the vehicle.
 ? Colour and decorate your 
vehicle in your own style.
 ? Write a message about 
road safety and include  
it in your artwork. 
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