Child Development and Pedagogy · Pedagogy

Consider the following excerpt from Class VII, NCERT Science Textbook (Chapter: Forests: Our Lifeline): 'Tibu told them that the forest is not just home to plants and animals. Many people also live in the forests. Some of them may belong to different tribes. Tibu explained that these people depend mostly on forests. The forest provide s them with food, shelter, water and medicines. They have traditional knowledge about many med icinal plants in the forest.' Which of the following objectives of Science education does the above excerpt highlight/indicate? (A) Understand the methods for generation of scientific knowledge. (B) Relate to environment, both local as well as global. (C) Nurture the aesthetic sense and creativity in science and technology. (D) View science as a social enterprise.