A STUDY OF NCERT CLASS 3RD TEXTBOOK FROM INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

The education of young minds plays a critical role in shaping the intellectual, cultural, and ethical foundations of a nation. In India, the early years of formal education, especially through textbooks approved by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), form the bedrock for introducing children to the world around them. The NCERT’s Class 3 Environmental Studies textbook, titled Our Wondrous World, is one such foundational text. It is designed not only to provide basic environmental awareness but also to help children make sense of their surroundings, community, and natural resources in a simplified yet engaging manner