Class 5 • The World Around Us • Things Around Us • Chapter 7 • Reprint 2026–27
Energy—How Things Work: answer-first overview
This original companion connects forms and sources of energy, transformations in devices, simple circuits, renewable and non-renewable sources, and safe responsible energy use. It integrates scientific inquiry, social understanding, environmental care and everyday action.
Key learning
- forms and sources of energy
- transformations in devices
- simple circuits
- renewable and non-renewable sources
- and safe responsible energy use
Core explanation
In a torch, chemical energy in the cell changes to electrical energy and then light and heat. Energy changes form rather than appearing from nowhere.
Observe and investigate
With teacher or adult supervision, build a low-voltage circuit using a cell, wires and bulb. Never use a wall socket.
Practice questions
- Describe the energy changes in a fan.
- How is renewable energy different from non-renewable energy?
- Why is a complete circuit needed for a bulb to glow?
Evidence checklist
- Separate an observation from an inference.
- Use a labelled diagram, map, table or timeline when it clarifies the answer.
- Compare more than one factor before reaching a conclusion.
- Follow safety, consent, privacy and environmental-care rules during activities.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Science, Social Science or EVS?
The current NCERT subject is The World Around Us, an integrated preparatory-stage area combining scientific, social and environmental learning. “EVS” is a useful search synonym, not the canonical book title.
Which book contains this chapter?
“Energy—How Things Work” is Chapter 7 in Class 5 Our Wondrous World (code eeev1), Reprint 2026–27.
Are unit notes and projects extra chapters?
No. Unit openers, experiments, stories, maps, surveys, journals and projects remain embedded learning material within the ten numbered chapters.
Official sources
- NCERT official Chapter 7 PDF
- NCERT Our Wondrous World selector
- CIET Class 5 audio-book index — the English book is not currently listed there.
Source-checked against publication 0535 and the 2026–27 reprint. No unsupported English audio route is claimed. Legacy Looking Around chapters are excluded.