Rockwoods High School

Udaipur

Session 2020 – 2021

Grade IV

English

Grade 4: English

Instructions: 1. Cover the notebooks with cellophane sheet. 2. Do the work neatly in the fair notebooks. 3. The work given below is to be done in two separate notebooks: literature and grammar. 4. The literature work is mentioned first, followed by grammar work. 5. Leave the first few pages, in literature notebook, for the index and letter formations. Make the

flap and then start doing the work given below. 6. Leave the first two pages in grammar notebook for the index and flap and then start with the

grammar work. 7. Use green pen to highlight the headings and questions. Use pencil for the remaining work.

Literature Notebook Work

Block1: The Golden Goose

Word meanings:

1. creaking - a loud, squeaking sound

2. ledge - a horizontal piece that sticks out of a wall

3. firm - cannot be moved easily

4. wept - past tense of cry

5. folly - a foolish idea

6. dismay - feeling of sadness

7. greedy - having too much desire

8. plucked - to hold and remove something from it place

9. remained - continued to exist

10. dismay - a feeling of unhappiness

Make Sentences (Homework)

1. creaking:

2. ledge:

3. firm:

4. wept:

5. folly:

6. dismay:

7. greedy:

8. plucked:

9. remained:

10. dismay:

Word Web:

greedy magical

selfish golden sad

old

poor

helpful/kind

Q1. Write True / False:

a) The woman lived in a mud house with her sons. ________

b) The woman asked the golden goose to help her. ________

c) The golden feathers turned into white when the woman plucked them forcibly. ________

d) They became poor again. _______

Q2. Story Map:

a) Characters-

b) Setting-

c) Conclusion-

Q3. What was special about the goose?

Ans.

Q4. Why did the feathers turn white when plucked?

Ans.

Q5. Can you tell another story that teaches us not to be greedy?

Ans.

Summary:

Characters: golden goose, woman and her daughters

Setting: outside the mud house

Plot:

Woman goose

1. A poor old woman lived with her two daughters in an old mud house in a village.

2. During winters, they collected dry leaves and burnt them to keep themselves warm.

3. A magical golden goose saw them and felt sad for them.

4. It decided to give them one golden feather every day.

5. The old woman became greedy and decided to pluck the golden feathers all at once.

6. Next day they caught the goose firmly and plucked all its golden feathers forcibly.

7. They were surprised to see that the goose and all its plucked feathers turned into white colour.

8. The goose flew away and the woman lost everything.

Conclusion: We should not be greedy.

The Golden Goose (Recap Sheet)

Q1. Fill in the blanks.

(a) The goose had beautiful golden ________________.

(b) The poor __________lived with her two daughters.

(c) The feathers turned ___________ when plucked forcibly.

Q2. Who said to whom?

(a) “We are very poor. We have nothing to give you.”

Ans.

(b) “I will give you one of my golden feathers every day.”

Ans.

(c) “Let’s catch her and get all her feathers the next time she comes.”

Ans.

Q3. How did the golden goose help the old woman and her daughters?

Ans.

Block2: The Torch

Word meanings:

1. beaming: smiled broadly

2. distress: feeling sad

3. embarrassed: feeling ashamed or shy

4. expensive: costly

5. generous: kind

6. thrilled: felt excited or happy

Make Sentences (Homework)

1. beaming:

2. distress:

3. embarrassed:

4. expensive:

5. generous:

6. thrilled:

Q1. Word Web:

scientist jobless

generous/ selfish/

kind helpful poor greedy

intelligent/sharp guilty

Summary:

Characters: Dr.Ganesha and a woman (Maya)

Setting : city

Plot:

1. Dr.Ganesha was a scientist who loved to help people.

2. One day, he accidentally made a discovery.

3. A new battery of his torch turned everything into gold if the light of the torch fell upon them for at

least half a day.

Dr. Ganesh Maya

4. Dr.Ganesha was thrilled and decided to help the needy.

5. One morning he came across a woman named Maya who was crying as she had no money.

6. Dr.Ganesha gave her a golden apple and told her about his invention.

7. Maya became greedy.

8. She stole the torch and made it shine on a plate. The plate did not turn into gold.

9. The glass of the torch broke and it did not work anymore.

10. The woman was ashamed of her act and she went to another city.

Conclusion: We should not be greedy and be satisfied with what we have.

The Torch (Recap Sheet)

Q1. State true or false.

(a) Dr. Ganesha was a doctor. __________

(b) Maya had lost her job. _________

(c) Dr. Ganesha helped Maya. _________

(d) Maya turned everything into gold using the torch. ________

Q2. Why did Maya steal the torch from Dr. Ganesha?

Ans.

Q3. How was the magic torch destroyed?

Ans.

Block3: Compare and Contrast

Draw a Venn diagram to show the similarities and differences between The Golden Goose and The

Torch.

Golden Goose Similarities The Torch

a)

b)

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b)

a)

b)

Grammar Notebook Work

Compound Sentences:

A sentence with more than one subject or predicate, joined by a conjunction.

Q1. Circle the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.

(a) I will not go (but/if) Zoya goes.

(b) Raman fell into the drain (and/but) was not hurt.

(c) She studied hard, (so/and) she passed the test.

(d) Karan didn't go swimming (if/because) he was tired.

(e) Does Chinky have any brothers (and/or) sisters?

(f) Let's wait (and/but) watch.

(g) Neeta was feeling hungry, (but/so) she made herself a sandwich.

(h) She didn't speak to anyone (and/but) no one spoke to her.

(i) They rushed to the hospital (but/and) they were too late.

(j) (So/If) you find out, please let me know.

(k) Which colour do you like red (and/or)blue?

(l) Tie your laces (so/because) you won't trip.

(m)We were lost in the woods (so/but) my brother had a map.

(n) The trip will be cancelled (if/so) it doesn't stop raining.

Q2.Circle the incorrect conjunction and replace it with the correct one.

(a) Mr.Sharma overslept, if he missed work. _____

(b) The child wanted to eat ice cream, so he had chips instead. _____

(c) Rashi hurt her leg but she was taken to the first aid room. _____

(d) The rose bush looked beautiful and the gardener cut it down. _____

(e) Turtles can swim but walk. _____

(f) You will miss your PD so you do not do your homework. _____

Block1: Possessive Pronouns

Definition: Possessive pronouns show possession.

a) used when we refer to something that refers to someone

b) used at the end of the telling part

c) do not need an apostrophe

Example: This is my house.

This house is mine.

Subject pronoun Possessive pronoun (+no noun)

Possessive adjective (+noun)

I mine my

We ours our

You yours your

He his his

She hers her

It - its

They theirs their

Q1. Match the pronoun with the correct possessive pronoun

Pronoun Possessive Pronoun

(i) I a. ours

(ii) You b. mine

(iii) He c. theirs

(iv) She d. yours

(v) They e. his

(vi) We f. hers

Q2. Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronouns.

theirs, ours, mine, hers, yours, his

(i) I have a black cat. It is my cat. The cat is____________.

(ii) You have a shiny phone. It is your phone. The phone is__________.

(iii) She has a silver watch. It is her watch. The watch is__________.

(iv) We have a new car. It is our car. The car is________.

(v) They have a big house. It is their house. The house is_________.

(vi) This book is________. My mother gave it to me.

(vii) The car is___________. He bought it last year.

Q3. Choose the correct possessive pronoun to complete each sentence.

hers, his, ours, yours, theirs, mine

(a) We'll show you your room. ________ is next door.

(b) Monika lives in this house. It's ________.

(c) The blue shirt is _______. Father bought it for me last Diwali.

(d) Ramesh uses a soft pillow. The pillow is ______.

(e) It is their ship. The ship is ________.

(f) Is this your new bag? Is this bag ________?

Block2: Polite Requests

Modal Verb When is it used

Can Used to ask something when talking to friends/equals/ those younger in age

May Used formally to take permission when talking to principal/teachers/officers

Could Used as a more polite form of request

Would Used to make an offer to someone

Q1. Choose the correct verb from the box for each question.

(a) Good morning, Mr.Shrimali. ________ I sit down?

(b) We have many options for lunch. ________ you like pasta, pizza or salad?

(c) Hey, Ashima! ________ I use your pen?

(d) I’m sorry, I’m busy right now. ________ we speak later?

Q2. Rearrange the words to make complete questions.

(a) me/can/help/you/?

Ans.

(b) your/I/could/borrow/pencil/please/?

Ans.

(c) washroom/use/I/the/may/?

Ans.

(d) like/some/you/coffee/would/?

Ans.

Q3. Choose the correct modal verb to complete each sentence.

(a) _______ you like to drink something? (Could/Would)

(b) ______ I park my car here? (May/Can)

(c) _______ you help me? My car got punctured. (Would/Could)

(d) It's hot outside. _______ you like to have some juice? (Would/ Can)

(e) ______ I take your notebook home? (May/Can)

(f) ______ I sit with my friend today, ma'am? (May/Can)

(g) The box is too heavy. ________ you help me to lift it? (Would/Could)

(h) ______ I give the answer? (May/Can)

(i) _______ you like to share my food? (Can/Would)

(j) _______ you ride a bicycle? (May/Can)

Block3: Degrees of adjectives

can, could, may, would

Positive: used when there is no comparison

Comparative: used for comparing two people/things

Superlative: used for comparing more than two people/things

Cold, long, tall, old Colder, longer, taller, older Coldest, longest, tallest, oldest

Nice, white, simple, wise Nicer, whiter, simpler, wiser Nicest, whitest, simplest, wisest

Funny, pretty, early, happy Funnier, prettier, earlier, happier Funniest, prettiest, earliest, happiest

Wet, big, hot, sad Wetter, bigger, hotter, sadder Wettest, biggest, hottest, saddest

Beautiful, honest More beautiful, more honest Most beautiful, most honest

Good, bad Better, worse Best, worst

Q1. Circle the correct degree to complete each sentence.

(a) The sofa is (comfortable/more comfortable/most comfortable) than a chair.

(b) The Pacific Ocean is the (deep/deeper/deepest) of all oceans.

(c) Pushpa is an (intelligent/more intelligent/most intelligent) girl.

(d) This year’s question paper was (easy/easier/easiest) than last year’s.

(e) I have (much/more/most) money in my pocket than Suresh.

(f) Milk is a (healthy/healthier/healthiest) drink.

(g) P.T.Usha is the (fast/faster/fastest) runner of India.

(h) The Taj Mahal is a (famous/more famous/most famous) monument.

(i) Gold is the (costly/costlier/costliest) of all metals.

Q2. Fill in the correct degree of the adjective given in bracket.

(a) Alok is ________ than Rakesh. (rich)

(b) The sun is ________. (bright)

(c) Delhi is the _________ city in the country. (noisy)

(d) Iron is a ______metal. (hard)

(e) The dog is ______________ than a cat. (faithful)

(f) Sheela is the __________girl in the class. (lucky)

(g) The baby looked ____________ today than yesterday. (cheerful)

(h) Yesterday was the __________day of the month (hot)

Revision

Possessive Pronouns and Polite Requests

Q1. Fill in the blanks with correct possessive pronouns.

mine, ours, his, hers, theirs, yours

a. The Math book belongs to Mr. Bob. It is _____.

b. We bought this game together, so it is _____.

c. She has a new car. It is _____.

d. The teacher gave me a card. It is _____.

e. I have done my homework. Have you done ______?

f. They live in that flat. It is ______.

g. They broke Sheena’s doll. The doll was _____.

h. I’ll bring my colours, you bring yours.

Q2. Fill in the blanks with correct modal verbs.

can, could, may, would

a. ______ I have some soup?

b. _____ we come in, sir?

c. _______ you like to watch a movie this week?

d. ______ I come with you, mom?

e. _______ you tell me this address, please?

f. I’m making breakfast. _______ you have a sandwich or pasta?

g. ______I know your name?

Revision

Degrees of adjectives

Q1. Fill in the correct degree of the adjective given in bracket.

(a) Apples are _________than chips. (healthy)

(b) Bikes are _________than cars. (slow)

(c) Jack is the _______ player in the team (good)

(d) This is the ____________hotel I have ever stayed in. (expensive)

(e) Geeta runs ______. (fast)

Q2. Identify the degree of the underlined adjective as positive (P), comparative (C) or superlative (S).

(a) Mary is the wisest girl I know. ____

(b) Robert is lazier than Leena. ____

(c) Tarun is a rich boy. ____

(d) French is more difficult than English. ____

(e) The class was quiet when the teacher entered. ____

(f) She wanted more vegetables on her plate. ____

Revision

Compound sentences

Q1. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction.

yet, so, and, for, but, or

a. I want to go to office ____I’m too sick to drive.

b. Sheena got a teddy bear ____ a book as her birthday present.

c. Cats are good pets, ____ they are clean and not noisy.

d. Everyone was busy, ____ I went to the market alone.

e. I was tired, ____ I finished my assignment today.

f. It wasn’t her mistake ____ she kept quiet.

g. Would you like to have tea ____ coffee?

h. He wasn’t well ____ he went to the doctor.

Q2. Rewrite these sentences by using suitable conjunction.

a. The dog ran towards the stranger. The dog jumped on him. (and/so)

Ans.

b. Mark has finished his homework. We can go outside and play. (so/for)

Ans.

c. We can eat pizza. We can eat burger. (but/or)

Ans.

d. The cake is dry. It tastes good. (yet/so)

Ans.

e. I wore a raincoat. It was raining. (for/yet)

Ans.

f. He needed some money. He went to the bank. (for/so)

Ans.

g. It is sunny. It is very cold. (yet/so)

Ans.

h. We drove home. We went to bed. (so/and)

Ans.

Hindi

Maths

Class Work

8.04.2020

Home Work

71000 72000 73000

72000 82000 92000

70000

52000 62000

2000040000 60000 80000

39000 40000

35000 40000

77000 78000

Block 1 : 5 Digit Numbers

LP-2 : Place, Face Value and Value

Aim : To understand place, face and the value of the digits in 5

digit numbers.

Analysis : Find the place, face value and the place value of the

number 3

Q1.

A) Find the place, face value and the value of the number 3.

Ans. Place of 3 = Thousands = 1000

Face value = 3

Value of 3 = 3 x1000 = 3000.

A) Find the place, face value and the value of 5.

Ans. Place value of 5 is Ten Thousands.

Face value of 5 is 5.

Value of 5 = 5 x 10000 = 50000.

HOTS

Change the place of 7 in 87,351 and find the new value of the

digit.

A) Change the place of 7 to the Ten Thousands place.

Ans. 7 x 10,000 = 70,000

B) Change the place of 3 to the thousands place

Ans. 3 x 1000 = 3000

Practice Questions

Do it Yourself :

Q1. Write whether true or false. Correct the false statement.

A) The place of 8 in 5,380 is ones.

Ans. __________.

B) The value of 1 in 3,167 is tens.

Ans. __________.

Q2. Write the place, face value and value of the digits 6 and 7

in each number.

Digit Place Face value Value

A) 69,072 ______ _________ _______

B) 76,541 ______ _________ _______

C) 48,067 _______ _________ _______

HOTS

Q3. How will the value of the digit 5 change in 25,177 when it

moves to (A) one place to the left and (B) one place to the

right?

Ans.________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________.

LP3 – Expanded Form and Number Name

Question 1. Write the expanded form and the number names of 5

– digit numbers.

A) 50,314

Ans. To write the number in expanded form, we added the value

of each digit in the number.

B) There are different ways in expanded form a number can

be written. For example, the expanded form of 50,314 can

be written as :

i) 50,314 = 50,000 + 0 + 300 + 10 + 4

ii) 50, 314 = 5 ten thousands + 0 thousands + 3 hundreds +

1 ten + 4 ones.

iii) 50, 314 = 5 x 10000 + 3 x 100 + 1 x 10 + 4 x 1

NUMBER NAME

50, 314 = Fifty thousand three hundred fourteen

Class Work

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Question 2.

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Home Work17.04.2020

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LP 4

Home Work

Home Work

LP1

LP2

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Block -2 LP1&2Worksheet

Block -2 LP2Worksheet

Block -2 LP1Worksheet

Worksheet Block 2 - LP 3

Worksheet Block 2 - LP 3

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Handouts LP 1

Handouts LP 1

LP 2

LP 3

LP 3

Adding by the Column Method (with Regrouping)

LP 4

Science

Rockwoods High School, Udaipur

Class – IV: Science

Hello kiddos!

“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. Now is

the time to understand more, so that we may fear less” Better days

will come.

So stay home and stay safe. Happy learning!

INSTRUCTIONS:

• After receiving your stationery, kindly use three notebooks for

Science.

• One notebook labelled as Science NB 1, one as Science NB 2

and one as Science Class Test Copy.

• The labeling must be done with black marker in BLOCK

LETTERS by the parent and the notebooks must also be

covered with transparent plastic roll.

• Start your work by filling the index neatly, then use next few

pages for the formations, monthly competitions, syllabus, blue

print and flap (as instructed in pdf file sent by school)

• Start with the fair writing work in Science NB 1.

• All the headings and questions to be written with green pen

and the rest work to be done with pencil only.

• Do underline the headings by making use of pencil and a ruler.

(no sketch pen or crayons please)

• After every answer, make sure to draw lines neatly with pencil

so as to ensure neat and presentable work.

Note: You had received content and questions during the virtual

classes, and must have done in fair or rough notebook (which was

meant for understanding and practice only) but following is the work

that must be restarted in the new notebook.

Block-1

More about flowers

Lesson 1: Grouping flowers

Analysis:

Factors for grouping flowers:

• Shape

• Colour

• Fragrance

• Size

• Number of petals

• Single/ clustered

HOTS: How is grouping flowers as very delicate, delicate and not so delicate

helpful?

Ans- This grouping helps to preserve flowers in different ways. This is very

helpful when flowers have to be carried to long distances.

Application:

PQ1. Give two examples of each-

a)flowers that grow in clusters

-jasmine and sweet William

b) yellow flowers

-sunflower and marigold

c)flowers that have a strong fragrance

-marigold and jasmine

d) star shaped flowers

-jasmine and sunflower

PQ2. Why is spring called the season of flowers? Name any 5 flowers that

bloom in spring.

Ans- Lots of flowers bloom in the spring. That is why it is called the season

of flowers. Lily, tulip, sweet pea, mango flowers bloom in spring.

Lesson 2: Blooming time for flowers

Analysis:

Flower Blooming time

Marigold Oct-Nov

Mango Apr-May

Periwinkle Annual

Water lily May-Sept

Bougainvillea May-Nov

Hibiscus Annual

jasmine May-Oct

HOTS: Why do different flowers bloom at different times of the year?

Ans- Different flowers need different temperatures to bloom. They bloom in

the months which provide them with the required temperature to bloom.

Application:

PQ3. What is the difference between flowers that bloom in the day and those

that bloom at night?

Ans- The flowers that bloom in the night are smaller, usually white and have

a strong fragrance.

PQ4. Why do different flowers bloom at different times of the year?

Ans- Flowers need different temperatures to bloom. That is why they bloom

at different times of the year.

Lesson 3: Uses of flowers

Analysis:

Uses of flowers:

• Food flavours

• Perfumes

• Gifts

• Cosmetics

• Decoration

HOTS: How do flowers help the plants?

Ans- Flowers form fruits and seeds. These help to make new plants.

Application:

PQ5. What features of flowers help them to be used as decoration?

Ans- Flowers are brightly coloured, have fragrance and are delicate. These

features of flowers help them to be used as decoration.

PQ6. Hema’s grandmother boiled marigold flowers in water. She used this

water to colour her saree. What use of flowers is shown here?

Ans- Flowers can be used as dyes.

Lesson 4: Preserving flowers

Analysis:

Ways of preserving flowers:

• Keeping in water

• Drying them in air

• Keeping in chemicals

• Keeping in newspaper

HOTS: Why do we need to preserve flowers? How does it help us?

Ans- Flowers are delicate and get spoilt fast. We need to preserve cut

flowers. It helps to keep flowers fresh for a long time. It also helps to

transport them to other places.

Application:

PQ7. Same as analysis

RECAP WORKSHEET

Q1. Using the clue box, fill in the blanks:

a) Flowers are ______________ part of the plant.

b) Flowers can be different in ___________, ____________, ___________ and

__________.

c) Dahlias and Sunflowers are _________ flowers.

d) _______________ is an example of small flower.

e) Roses have a __________ fragrance.

f) Different flowers bloom in different __________.

g) ___________ is called the season of flowers.

h) ____________ blooms only at night and is also used to make perfumes.

i) _____________ is a flower that we eat.

j) Flowers are ___________ and spoil quickly.

Q2. Match the following:

a) Bouquet A pleasant smell

b) Cluster Main stem of a plant

Jasmine Delicate Fragrance

Mild Colour Big Seasons

Broccoli Attractive Shape

Spring Size Periwinkle

Seasons

c) Fragrance Bunch of flowers

d) Stalk A small group

Q3. Project work:

• Collect any 5 flowers of different size, colour and shape.

• Dry them between sheets of newspapers.

• Make a scrapbook by pasting them on sheets of paper and write about

their features.

Block-2

Uses of Plants

Lesson 1: Plants provide food

Analysis:

Food from plants:

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Nuts

• Cereals

• Pulses

• Oil seeds

HOTS: How is the use of tea and spinach leaves different?

Ans- Leaves of spinach are usually cooked and eaten but tea leaves from

plants cannot b e used as such. They are taken to factories and processed to

convert them into tea that we can use.

Application:

PQ1. Which parts of the plants are these?

a)Turnip

-root

b)Ginger

-stem

c)Cabbage

-leaf

d) Broccoli

-flower

PQ2.While eating potato chips Ram asked Mahesh, “where does the oil for

frying potato chips come from?” What did Mahesh say?

Ans Oil comes from plants. Groundnut, sesame, sunflower and coconut are

some of the plants that give edible oil for cooking and frying.

Lesson 2: Other uses of plants

Analysis:

Other uses of plants:

• Cotton

• Wood

• Dyes

• Flowers

• Rubber

• Medicines

• Paper

HOTS: How do plants help in getting rain?

Ans- Plants absorb water from the ground through the roots to make food.

The excess water comes out through pores on leaves. This water evaporates

and becomes a part of the water cycle. Places which have more trees get

more rainfall.

Application:

PQ3. Why do we use saffron and rose water in our food? Where do they

come from?

Ans- Rose water and saffron give flavour and essence to our food. We get

them from flowers of plant.

PQ4. Which trees give us wood to make furniture?

Ans- Sal, sheesham and teak give us wood to make furniture.

Lesson 3: Animals depend on Plants

Analysis:

Animals need plants for:

• Building homes

• Shelter

• Hiding

• Food

• Oxygen

HOTS: Do plants also depend on animals? How?

Ans- Plants also depend on animals. Animals give them carbon dioxide to

make food. They help to carry seeds from one place to another. They give

manure to plants.

Application:

PQ5. List some medicinal plants.

Ans- Mint, tulsi, neem, aloe vera etc are some medicinal plants

PQ6. Which part of the rubber plant is rubber made from?

Ans- Sap is used to make rubber.

Lesson 4: Van Mahotsav

Analysis:

HOTS: Why is it good to plant trees in the first week of July?

Ans- Growing plants need a lot of water. The rainy season starts in July. So

the saplings get enough water to grow. They will grow even if we are not

able to water them.

Application:

PQ7. How do animals depend on plants?

Ans- Animals depend on plants for-

• Food

• Shelter

• Hiding

• Oxygen

• Building homes

RECAP WORKSHEET

Q1. Give two examples of following parts of the plants that we eat:

a) Root –

b) Stem-

c) Leaves-

d) Flower-

e) Fruit-

f) Cereals-

g) Pulses-

h) Nuts-

i) Spices-

Q2. Fill in the blanks:

a) Cocoa which comes from the beans of cocoa plant is used to make

______

b) Rose water and saffron are used to add _______ and ______ to foods.

c) Sugar is made using ________.

d) Van Mahotsav is celebrated in the _____ week of July.

e) Van Mahotsav started in the year _____.

f) Birds like____ live in the hollow parts of tree trunks.

Q3. Match the following:

a) Wood(furniture) Sap

b) Medicines Bamboo

c) Fiber Teak

d) Rubber Henna

e) Paper Neem

f) Dye Cotton

Q4. Project work:

As you have studied about Van Mahotsav, you know the importance of trees.

Similarly, there was a 'Chipko Movement' that was started with certain aims.

Kindly research on Chipko movement, its aim, origin and all the relevant

information and pen down your research on A4 size sheet through poster

making or any other creative way. The aim of this research is to ensure that

you too help to spread awareness among people about planting trees and

the harm caused by cutting them.

Enjoy learning!

Block-3

Kinds of Plants

Lesson 1: Wild and Domestic Plants

Analysis:

Domestic Plants Wild Plants

We grow these plants. They grow by themselves.

We take care of these plants. They do not need any care.

These are found in our homes or

around it.

Found in forests, roads, open lands.

HOTS: Are wild plants desirable? How do they help us?

Ans- Wild plants are homes to many animals. Many animals eat these wild

plants. They are a part of the food chain. We use the wood from these plants

for many things like making furniture and paper. They also give us oxygen

to breathe.

Application:

PQ1. Match the following:

a) Mountain coconut d)

b) Desert mangrove c)

c) Swampy areas pine a)

d) Sea coasts acacia b)

PQ2. If Tina plants a neem tree in her house, will it be called a wild or

domestic plant? Why?

Ans- It will be called a domestic plant as it has been planted by Tina and she

will take care of it.

Lesson 2: Plants on Land

Analysis:

Regions and Plants-

1. Desert

• Thorny plants

• Waxy cover

2. Sea side

• Tall plants

• Many leaflet

3. Plains

• Different types of plants with broad, long, thin leaves.

4. Swampy Land

• Hanging roots

HOTS: How does the leaf of the coconut tree help in facing high speed

winds?

Ans- The coconut tree on seashores can withstand strong winds as their

leaves have many leaflets and air can easily pass through them.

Application:

PQ3. How are domestic plants and animals similar?

Ans- We care for both domestic animals and plants. We keep them in and

near our houses.

PQ4. What are some unique features of plants growing in these regions?

A) High Mountains

Ans- Conical shape of trees, needle-like leaves, deep big roots

B) Swampy areas

Ans- Hanging roots from branches

C) Deserts

Ans- Thick juicy stem, have spines instead of leaves

Lesson 3: Water Plants

Analysis:

Features of aquatic plants:

• Long, weak, flexible stems

• Small roots

• Waxy coat on leaves

• Air spaces in stems

HOTS: The stem of lotus plant has holes in it. How does the stem of lotus

help it to live in water?

Ans- The stem of lotus is hollow from inside. This makes it light in weight

and helps the plants to stand easily in water. Its roots are small and do not

go deep to anchor it. Many water plants have air spaces in their leaves also.

Application:

PQ5.List some features of water plants that make them different from land

plants.

Ans- Water plants are usually small in size, have weak and long stems, small

roots and rounded leaves. Their stem and leaves may have holes to help

them float.

PQ6. Name some common water plants.

Ans- Water hyacinth, lotus, hydrilla, duckweed, pondweed etc.

Lesson 4: Types of Water Plants

Analysis:

Types of water plants and their features:

Fixed Floating Underwater

Fixed to the ground by

roots.

Float in water. Totally under the

water.

Have long stem. Short stem. Flexible, thin, weak stem

Flowers and leaves above the water.

Flowers and leaves above the water.

Leaves under the water.

Eg: lotus, water lily Eg: hyacinth, duckweed Eg: hydrilla, pond weed

HOTS: Why is it important to have plants under water?

Ans- Many animals live under water. These under water plants are their

food.

Application:

PQ7. Same as analysis.

RECAP WORKSHEET

Q1. Differentiate between domestic plants and wild plants. (3 points)

Q2. Match the following:

a) Mountain coconut

b) Desert mangrove

c) Swampy areas pine

d) Sea coasts acacia

Q3. Fill in the blanks:

a) Conifers are found in _______________ region.

b) Plants growing in deserts have __________ instead of leaves.

c) Trees growing on ___________ have many leaflets to survive strong winds.

d) The roots of _____________ trees hang from their branches to breathe.

Q4. Give 2 examples of:

a) Floating water plants ____________ , ______________

b) Fixed water plants ____________ , ______________

c) Underwater plants ____________ , ______________

Q5. Give reasons:

a) Why do the leaves of fixed water plants have a waxy coating?

b) Why do aquatic plants have air cavities in their stems?

Social

Science

RRockwoods High School

Grade IV. Social SScience

Block 1:Changes in a Family

LP1: Changes in Gender Roles

Analysis: Discuss: Gender roles and decisionmaking.

Hots: Why do you think the roles of men and

women are changing in a family?

Ans: a) People's thinking are changing aboutwhat women can do and cannot do.

b) Girls are getting educated and doing jobs,which were once done only by men.

c) Women are equally respected.

d) Men help women in their household chores.

PQ5. How have the roles of men and womenchanged over time?

Ans: a) Women are educated and are workingin offices and in other fields also.

b) Men help women in household chores.

c) Both men and women take decisions onimportant matters.

AActivity questions

1. Why did Rahul think fathers cook food?

__Rahul thinks so because he has been seeinghis father cooking for him and his mother goingto the office.

2. Why did Gayatri think only men can bedoctors?

_Gayatri thinks only boys can be doctorsbecause her father is a doctor.

3. Who in your family decides for the following?(Father/grandfather/grandmother/mother/both the parents) to b answered by students

A. To decide a place for a vacation.__________________________

B. To buy a house.__________________________

C. What to cook for dinner?__________________________

D. To have a pet or not.__________________________

LLP2: Wedding in a Family

Analysis: Discuss: Various changes after awedding in a family.

Hots: Why is it important to adjust to thechanges brought about by a wedding? How canwe do so?

Ans: a) We should adjust to the changes to livehappily.

b) We can do this by welcoming the bride andhelping her to adjust in the family.

PQ2. How does a wedding bring about a changein a family? (Points in word web)

Ans: a) Two different families come together,they get related to each other.

b)___________________________________________________________________________

c)____________________________________________________________________________

d)____________________________________________________________________________

e)_____________________________________

_______________________________________

Q1. What kind of changes happened in yourfamily after someone got married?(studentsresponse)

_____________________________________________________________________________

Q2. What should we do to adjust if a newmember becomes a part of the family aftergetting married?

Ans: a) We should help her to be comfortable inthe family.

b) We can help her by sharing things andgeneral practices that carry on in the family.

c)We should be kind and friendly with the newmember.

LLP3: Birth of a Child

Analysis: Discuss various changes broughtabout by a child's birth.

Word web:

Hots: How can children adjust to new babiesthat are born in their family?

Ans: a)Children can help their parents in takingcare of the baby.

b) They may not trouble the mother and do

some work by themselves.

PQ3. How does the birth of a child bring aboutchanges in a family?

Ans: Same as in the word web(analysis)

LLP 4: Caring for the Differently Abled

Analysis: Discuss the need to take care of thedifferently abled person.

Word web:

Hots: How can we help a differently abledperson?

Ans: a) We can give him/her the needful thingsin hand.

b) We should always try to be with him or her.

c) We can encourage and support in whateverthe person is interested.

PQ4. Why should we take care of a physicallydifferently abled person?

Ans: Same as in word web (analysis)

PQ6. List some changes that have happened inyour family. How have you adjusted with thesechanges?

Ans: (write your own answer)

BBlock 2: Houses Then and Now

LP 1: Different Types of Houses

Analysis: Discuss: Different types of housesand reasons for living in different types ofhouses.

Hots: What is same across all houses?

Ans: a) All houses give shelter from rain,heat and other dangers.

b) They allow us to stay together with ourloved ones.

PQ2. What materials are used to build a

house? What is your house built of?

Ans: HW: (students' response)

PQ6. Why do people live in different houses?

Ans: Same points as in word web in analysis:Reasons for living in different types ofhouses.

AActivity questions.

Q1. What is this house made up of?

____________________________________

____________________________________

Q2. Give two reasons why someone wouldlike to live in this house?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q3. What is same between this house andyour house?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LLP2: Houses in Villages

Analysis: Discuss similarities and differencesbetween houses of past and present in village

houses.

Hots: What some features continue to remain thesame in many village homes?

Ans: Some features remain the same in villagehomes. They are:

a) cooking on mud stoves or chulha.

b) getting water from hand pumps or wells

c) collecting firewood

d) having open space around the house

PQ7. How are mud huts different from brick houses?How are they same?

AActivity questions

A.

B. What are the differences between the housesshown above?

House A House B

C. Write 2 things that may be same between thetwo houses.

Ans:a)

b)

LP3: Houses in Cities

Analysis: Discuss: How houses have changed todayin cities.

Venn diagram: City houses in past and present.

Hots: What has changed as a result of more multi

storey buildings in cities?

Ans: a) Earlier many family members could livetogether in single storey houses.

b) They had more space in those houses.

c) Nowadays, in multi storey buildings they haveless space and only nuclear families live in cities.

PQ3. Write two differences between a multi storeybuilding and a single storey house.

Ans: T diagram

MMuullttii ssttoorreeyy bbuuiillddiinngg Siingglee sttorreyy hoousse

Many families live. Only one family lives.

Mostly nuclear families live. Mostly joint families live.

Have less space or no spacearound.

Have courtyard, veranda andlawn.

PQ5. Why are houses changing in cities?

Ans: The houses are changing in cities because

a) More people are shifting to cities for jobs and better schools.

b) Less space available for single storey houses and the land hasbecome expensive.

PQ8. Which is better, living in a multi storey building or living ina single storeyed house?

Ans: a) It depends on individual's choice and comfort level.

b) It depends on the size of the family and the cost of the housea person can afford.

LLP4: Rural and Urban Houses

Analysis: Discuss the different features of houses in villages andcities.

T diagram

Viilllagge HHouusees Ciityy Hooussess

Made of mud or bricks. Made of cement, steel andglass.

Thatched roofs Flat roofs

Only basic facilities Modern facilities

Place to keep cows Place to park vehicles

Few rooms Many rooms

Single storey Multi storey

Hots: Do we need multi storey buildings in villages? Why/ Whynot?

Ans: Indian villages are not as crowded as our cities. So, multistorey buildings are not needed in villages.

PQ4. What 3 things would you need in a house and why?

Ans: homework (students' response)

AActivity questions.

A.

B.

C.

2. Write 2 differences between the above house and a multi

storey building.

MMuullttii ssttoorreeyy bbuuiillddiinngg Thhe hhouusee inn thhe ppicctuuree

3. What is one thing you would not like to change in the housein the picture and why?

Ans:

4. Write 2 things that can change a village house into a cityhouse.

Ans: a)

b)

BBlock 3: Work People Do

LP1: Different Joobs

Analysis: Discuss the different jobs and theirimportance.

Hots: Which according to you are some ofthe most important jobs and why?

Ans: According to me, every job isimportant as we depend on different thingsin our life and also to be safe.

PQ2. Why do we have different kinds ofwork?

Ans: We have different kinds of workbecause

a) Different people have different skills andchoices.

b) We all are dependent on different thingsfor our basic needs.

PQ5. What would happen if we didn't havetailors or cobblers?

Ans: If we didn't have tailors or cobblers,there would be none to stitch our clothesand mend our shoes.

PQ7. Describe the work of someone youknow. Why is his or her work important?

Ans: homeworka)

b)

AActivity questions

1) Look at the picture and name the jobsand write how they help us.

2) What do you think are the two mostimportant jobs? Give two reasons for yourchoice.

A)

B)

C)

LLP2: Tools a and Training

Analysis: Discuss: The different tools andtraining needed for different jobs.

Occupation Tools used Trainingneeded

Carpenter Saws, screws,hammers, nails

Skills mostlypassed fromgenerations inthe family

Doctor Stethoscope,syringe,scissors andknives duringoperation

In medicalcollege

Electrician Pliers, cablecutters, screw

Learn fromfamily

driver, testers,plugs

members

Weaver Looms,spinning wheel

Learn fromelders in thefamily

Tailor Sewingmachine,scissors,needle andthread

Learn fromelders in thefamily or fromany knownperson.

Architect Drafting board,ruler,compass,pencils, tracingpaper

Trained in acollege

Chef Pots, pans,mixers,grinders, oven,

Trained in acollege

knives

Cobbler Needle,thread,leather, glue,hammer

Usually learnfrom familymembers

Hots: What kind of work would those whodon't have a proper education from colleges ortraining do?

Ans: Those who don't have a proper educationfrom colleges or training take up jobs like

a) garbage collector

b) watchman

c) casual labourers

d) gardeners. e) vendors

PQ4. How do carpenters, pottersand weavers

learn their work?

Ans: Carpenters, potters and weavers learntheir work from their elders in the family.

PPQ6. Write the differences between the workof a doctor, a teacher and a plumber. Write onesimilarity.

Ans: DDifferences

Doctor: Treats people who are sick. He/ she iseducated and trained from a college.

Teacher: Teaches children in school. He or sheis educated in a college.

Plumber: Fits pipes and taps.

He learns skill from family members. Doesn'tneed training in college.

Similarity

They all serve the society.

AActivity questions

1) Look at the picture and follow theinstructions.

2) List 5 types of jobs for the following types of trainedpeople

Getting trained in a college Getting trained by anotherperson without going tocollege

3) Do watchmen and cobblers need any specialtraining? Give reasons to your answer.

a)

b)

LP3: Weavingg

Analysis: Discuss the lifestyle of weaversand how they are trained.

HHots: Should weavers or potters get trainedin colleges like doctors or teachers? Why/why not?

Ans: a) Generally weavers or potters neednot get trained in colleges like doctors orteachers.

b) But, as these crafts are disappearing theycan be trained in colleges to attachimportance for these jobs and the crafts'tradition continues.

PQ3. Why do weavers face problems?

Ans: Weavers face problems because

a) The thread is expensive.

b) They earn less money.

c) They find it difficult to sell the products ata good price.

AActivity questionns

A) What is the man doing? What is he using tomake these?

Ans: a)

b)

B) From where do you think he has learnt theskill?

Ans:

C) What kind of problems can he have in his job?

Ans: a)

b)

LLP4: A Woman in Uniform

Analysis: Discuss the different jobs women takethese days.

Word web

VVenn diagram

Differences and similarities between men andwomen in work

Hots: Do you think women can be better in jobsthan men? Why/ Why not?

Ans: Yes, women can be better or equally

competent with men in all jobs. This is becausewomen are also hardworking and dedicated todo any job they take.

PQ8. Should men and women do the same typeof work? Why/ why not?

Ans: a)Yes, men and women can do the sametype of work.

b) This can be done when women are givenproper support and the freedom to choose theright job for themselves.

AActivity questions

Read the letter and answer the questions.

A) Do you think Zarina is doing an important job?Give reasons.

a)

b)

B) Can women be better army officers than men?Give reasons.

a)

b)

RRockwoods High School

Recap Worksheet

BBlock 1 Changes in a Family

Q1. Fill in the blanks.

a) People living together in house areknown as a _________________.

b) The two types of families are_________________ and_____________________.

c) Nowadays, we see mostly___________________ families in cities.

d) In families, these days both ___________and women take decisions on important

matters.

e) A _____________ leaves her family whenshe gets married.

f) A _________________ brings twodifferent families together.

g) When a baby is born, the responsibilitiesof the elders in the family____________________.

h) We should always take care of adifferently abled person to showour________________ and_________________.

Q2. Observe the following pictures andwrite down any three changes that occuror what do the signs tell us.

A)

a)

b)

c)

B.

a)

b)

c)

C.

QQ3. Answer the following questions.A) List 2-3 ways that can bring changes in therole and responsibilities of the family.

B) How does the role and responsibilitieschange when a baby is born?

C) Read the following story and answer thequestion.

Sushma's uncle is getting married. There is a lot

of excitement in the family. Many relativeshave come to attend the wedding. All thefamily members are helping in the weddingpreparations. Sushma and her cousins aredancing and singing. Tara, her sister is on awheelchair and is sad as she is unable to enjoywith them.

1. What can Sushma and her cousins do tomake Tara happy and have fun with them?

RRecap Worksheet

Block 2 Houses: Then andd Now

Fill in the blanks.

1. _______________ protect us and give shelterfrom rain, heat and dangers.

2. Early men lived in _____________.

3. _________ usually have houses with only oneroom and are in bad condition.

4. In villages mostly people live in________________.

Answer in few words

1. The type of house found in cities nowadays.__________________

2. The basic materials used to build a house._________________________

3. The type of house found in cities in olden days.______________________

4. The place where cars are parked in multi storeybuildings. ________________

5. People in villages cook food on_________________.

DDifferentiate the following.

Siingglee sttorreyy hoousse Muultti sstooreey bbuiilddinng

Observe the following pictures and name the typeof houses with the features of each: the materials

used to build, facilities available,etc

AAnswer the following questions in your own words.

1. Which type of house do you like to live? Why?

2. Write three advantages of living in an apartment.

3. Give any two differences in the houses of cities in the pastand present.

4. How have houses changed in villages nowadays compared tothe past?

Draw any four types of houses which you see around yourhouse.

RRockwoods High School

Recap Worksheet

Block 3: Work People Do

Fill in the blanks.

1. In order to meet our needs, we must ________.

2. A ______ treats people who are sick.

3. A __________ fixes pipes.

4. A ______________ makes wooden things.

5. A ____________ stitches clothes.

6. An ___________ designs buildings.

7. A __________ cooks in hotels and restaurants.

8. A _________ mends shoes.

9. A ___________ grows crops in the fields.

10. Early humans used tools made of ___________ and__________ of animals.

Answer the following in few words. Name the tools used by thefollowing people.

1. Doctor: ________________________

2. Tailor: _________________________

3. Architect: ______________________

4. Cobbler: _______________________

5. Weaver:________________________

6. Electrician: ______________________

7. Chef:___________________________

AAnswer the following questions.

1. Write three differences between the work of a doctor and aweaver. Give one reason why both are important.

2. Which job would you like to take and why?

3. Why do weavers face problems?

4. Observe some people in your neighbourhood and find outwhat they do, where they have learnt the work from and thetools they use. Present them in a table format. Name, workhe/she does, tools used and training.

DDifferentiate the following.

Doocttorrs aandd enngiineeerrs Crrafftsspeeopplee

Complete the following diagrams.

A. Word webs

1.

2.

3.

BB. Venn diagram

1.Write the differences and similarities between men and

women at work.

2. Write the differences and similarities between a teacher anda plumber.

OObserve the following pictures, name them with the job theydo and the tools used by them.

A.