The NCERT Class 8 Science Curiosity – Keeping Time with the Skies chapter explores the science of time measurement using celestial bodies. Students learn how the Sun, Moon, and stars have been used historically to track days, months, and years, forming the basis of calendars and timekeeping systems.
The chapter explains concepts like rotation, revolution, solar and lunar calendars, and the significance of astronomical observations in agriculture, navigation, and daily life. Students are encouraged to observe the skies, understand the motion of celestial bodies, and appreciate the connection between astronomy and time.
By studying NCERT Class 8 Science Curiosity, learners develop observation skills, analytical thinking, and scientific reasoning. The chapter highlights how curiosity about the skies led to the invention of clocks, calendars, and modern timekeeping techniques, bridging historical knowledge with practical applications in science and technology.
