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An Integrated Social Studies Seriesconnections

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Teacher,s Manual

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Social Studies is the integrated study of the social sciences. Many academicians and curricula planners are of the view that teaching Social Studies in the elementary classes must be an essential part of the framework of an overall K-8 Social Studies program. The reason being that it is in the elementary school years, that the children develop a beginning sense of efficacy as participating citizens of their world. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for informed participation in society require a systematically developed Social Studies program which must begin in the formative years. This is the premise on which we have based Connections—An Integrated Social Studies Series.

Children can also develop, within the context of Social Studies, positive attitudes toward knowledge and learning as well as develop a spirit of inquiry that will enhance their understanding of their world so that they will become rational, humane, participating and effective members of a democratic society.

If the young people of this nation are to become effective participants in a democratic society, then Social Studies must be an essential part of the curriculum in the early childhood/elementary years. In a world that demands independent and cooperative problem solving to address complex social, economic, ethical, and personal concerns, the Social Studies course is as basic for survival as reading, writing, and computing.

Preface

1. My Family 5 2. Our Body 7 3. Clothes We Wear 9 4. Our School 11 5. Houses We Live In 13 6. The Neighbourhood 15 7. People Who Help Us 17 8. Celebrations 19 9. Having Fun 21 10. Plants Around Us 23 11. Animals Around Us 25 12. Land and Water 27 13. Weather and Seasons 30 14. Time and Finding Places 32 15. Transport 34 16. Staying in Touch 36 Worksheet 1 38 Worksheet 2 40 Worksheet 3 41 Worksheet 4 43 Worksheet 5 44 Worksheet 6 46 Worksheet 7 47 Worksheet 8 48 Worksheet 9 49 Worksheet 10 50 Worksheet 11 51 Worksheet 12 53 Worksheet 13 55 Worksheet 14 56 Worksheet 15 58 Worksheet 16 60 Answers to the Worksheets 61 Model Test Paper-1 (Lessons 1-8) 70 Model Test Paper-2 (Lessons 9-16) 72

Contents

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My Family1

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to understand the importance of a family. differentiate between types of families. understand the role of family members.

Learning Styles/MI Audio learners Visual learners Kinaesthetic learners Verbal linguistic intelligence Logical intelligence

Warm up Think-pair-Share - Ask the students to carefully observe the

picture and individually think what it is about, then pair with their partner to discuss further and finally share with the class.

Encourage the students to share their views and also share similar experiences of theirs.

Set the context of the lesson.

Let’s Explore Family and Revise the terms family and family members. family members By way of discussion or a small video introduce the terms relatives and siblings. Ask the students to share the number of members in their

family and also about their siblings.

Types of families Establish connect between the responses of the students with the types of families in order to help them understand better.

Ask them to attempt the DO IT NOW section individually. Explain the different types of families to the students. You may keep asking questions like the ones below to check

comprehension- What is a family in which many members live called? What is a small family also known as? Which family are grandparents a part of? What is that family called in which our uncles and aunts

also live with us?

Role of Initiate a class discussion on the topic – how family members a family member help one another. Encourage the students to share their experiences at home. Discuss about the various roles that the members of a

family perform.

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Spending time Talk to the class about various celebrations like festivals together and birthdays. Ask them to share the occasions that they celebrate with

their families. Ask them how they feel on being together on such occasions. Help them understand the importance of spending time together. You may also ask them to make a thank you note for their family

members for making them feel special.

Answers1. a. Grandfather. b. Aunt. c. Aunt. d. Grandmother. e. Uncle.2. a. large family b. single parent family c. joint family d. nuclear e. large family3. a. F b. F c. T d. T e. T4. a. People living together in the same house make a family. b. The members of a family are called relatives. c. Our brothers and sisters are our siblings. d. Our parents take care of all our needs. e. Yes, a family supports one another.

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Our Body2

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to understand the importance of eating healthy food. differentiate between healthy and unhealthy food. learn how to keep their body clean and fit.

Learning Styles/MI Audio learners Visual learners Kinaesthetic learners Verbal linguistic intelligence Logical intelligence

Warm up Ask the students to do the warm up section individually. You may then call out some more similar situations and

encourage students to share their responses. Set the context of the lesson.

Let’s Explore Parts of our body Revise the parts of the body that we can see. Discuss about the other important parts of our body that we

cannot see. Help students connect with each of the parts mentioned in

the book. You may conduct some activities or show them slides.

Example, you may let them feel their ribcage or the bones of the wrist or elbow.

Good food for the body Initiate a discussion on WHY DO WE EAT FOOD. Explain to them the importance of the right kind of food and

the side effects of junk food.

Bad food for the body Sensitise them towards eating the right kind of food. Divide the board into two parts- GOOD FOOD and BAD FOOD. Encourage the students to call out some food items for good

food and some for bad food. Keep writing the responses under the columns.

Meals Discuss with the students about the three meals of the day. Help them reason why it is important to have dinner two hours

before we go to bed. Encourage the students to share with the class what they have

for meals. You may keep asking questions after every section to check the

comprehension of the students.

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What is the most important part of our body? How do muscles and bones help us Which meal should be the lightest of all?

Exercises for the body Discuss the importance of exercises. Encourage the students to go out to play or cycle in the evening.

Rest for the body Help them understand that the body also needs rest. Explain to them with the help of their personal experiences. You may ask questions like- When do we feel sleepy? What happens after you have done some exercise? What do

you want to do after that?

Answers1. a. milk bread cheese curd

b. eggs mango watermelon grapes

c. eggs meat banana fish

d. spinach carrot potato rice

e. cucumber rice wheat corn

2. a. T b. F c. T d. T e. T3. a. hungry b. diseases c. times d. energy e. breakfast 4. a. Our body needs food to work properly. b. Milk. c. Nose. d. Dinner. e. Junk food.

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Clothes We Wear3

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to learn about the different materials that clothes are made of. match different clothes with the various seasons. understand and identify traditional dresses and uniforms.

Learning Styles/MI Audio learners Visual learners Verbal linguistic intelligence Logical intelligence

Warm up Explain the warm up question to the students. Ask the students to do it in pairs. Encourage the students to share their responses and help them

to reason it out. Set the context of the lesson.

Let’s Explore Different types Initiate a class discussion on the different types of clothes worn of clothes throughout the year. Give them situations like- what would happen if you wear

a sweater in summers/ what would happen if you wear a raincoat in winters?, so as to make them think and connect clothes to seasons.

Seasons Initiate a discussion different seasons. Talk about the distinctive features of each season and help

students relate them with the clothes they wear. You may also talk about the places where the wardrobe does

not change at all. Also talk about the sources of obtaining the different types

of materials.

Traditional Clothing Discuss about the clothes worn on special occasions by different people.

Explain the term traditional clothes to the students and make them understand when they are worn.

Uniforms Talk to the class about different people who wear uniforms. You may make a list of all such people on the board. Ask them to share their opinions as why are uniforms important.

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You may keep asking questions like the ones below, to check the comprehension-

From where do we get wool? What does a raincoat protect us from? Name some manmade threads? Where do we get leather from?

Answers1. a. umbrella b. cotton c. stick d. uniform e. plant 2. a. summer b. clothes c. cold d. uniform e. silkworms3. a. linen b. uniform c. woollens d. crocodile e. sheep4. a. We need clothes to protect ourselves from different kinds of weather. b. Free response. c. We wear raincoat and carry umbrella when it rains. d. A uniform is a specific dress which is worn for a particular purpose. e. People living in different areas or countries wear different clothes. We can know them on

the basis of the clothes they wear. Such clothes are known as traditional clothes.

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Our School4

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to identify places in a school. understand the importance of a timetable. understand the roles of different people in a school.


Warm up Read out the warm up question to the students. Ask the students to do it individually. You may have to guide them where to look for the necessary

details, like the school almanac/diary. Set the context of the lesson.

Let’s Explore Places in a school Ask the students to share with the class what all they learn

at school. Also talk about the various places in a school apart from the

classroom and discuss their use. You may even take them around the school to see the places.

Timetable Initiate a discussion on importance of a timetable. Ask them what would happen if no timetable was there.

People in a school Discuss about the different people who make a school and their roles.

You may also make the students verbally drill their names. Help them understand that each person in school plays an

important role. Initiate a class discussion on the important days celebrated in

a school. You may keep asking questions like the ones below, to check

the comprehension- Who is the head of the institution? How does an accountant help us? What would happen peons were not there in school? Why do we celebrate Teachers’ Day in school?

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Answers1. a. G b. B c. G d. B e. G2. a. subjects b. timetable c. librarian d. share e. books, notebooks 3. a. accountant b. peon c. guards d. librarian e. gardener4. a. We all go to school to read, write and learn manners. b. A timetable tells us about subjects to be studied on a particular day and period. c. The Principal is the head of the institution. d. The teachers teach us different subjects. They also teach us good manners. e. Free response.

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Houses We Live In5

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to understand the importance of houses. differentiate between different types of houses. differentiate between ventilated and non-ventilated houses. adopt cleanliness at home.


Warm up Explain the warm up question to the students. Think-Pair-Share: Ask students to look at the picture and

discuss with their partner what they feel. Encourage the groups to share their responses. Create connect with the chapter.

Let’s Explore Houses protect us Talk to the students the importance of houses.

Different types Discuss about the different types of houses. Make them refer of Houses to images in the book and you may also show them slides or other visuals to help them relate better. Help them differentiate between kuchcha houses and

pucca houses.

Type of Houses Also talk about the houses made in hilly areas or those made in places of heavy rainfall.

Introduce and explain the new terms learnt in the lesson.

People who make Talk about all the people who get together to make a house.a house Explain to them how important they are. Also ask them if any of them has seen any of these people

repairing anything in their house.

Keeping a Clean House Discuss how important it is to plan a house. Make them understand what to be kept in mind while doing so. Explain what ventilation is and why it is important. Sensitise the students towards the need of keeping the house

clean and saving water and electricity.

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Answers1. a. straw b. rainfall c. doors d. dustbins e. electricity2. a. hut b. sloping roofs. c. architect d. caravans e. germ-free3. a. F b. F c. F d. T e. F4. a. We need a house to live in. We feel safe and comfortable inside our house. It protects us

from all kinds of danger, heat, cold and bad weather. b. An architect helps in the design and plan of the house. A mason builds the walls, floors and

roofs. A carpenter makes the doors, windows and other wooden furniture. c. People who live in very cold regions such as the Arctic or the Antarctic make houses

with snow. These houses are known as igloos. Some people do not live in one place but move from place to place. Such people are called nomads who live in temporary houses called caravans.

d. A good home should have enough doors and windows. This will allow fresh air to come in. The rooms should be planned in such a way that they are airy and well lit. Sunlight helps keep the home germ free. There should be wire netting on the doors and windows to prevent flies or mosquitoes from entering the house.

e. The process of replacing stale air with fresh air is called ventilation.

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The Neighbourhood6

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to understand the importance of a neighbourhood. identify various places in the neighbourhood. keep the neighbourhood clean. value neighbours.


Warm up Ask the students to attempt the warm up section individually. Create connect with the chapter. Talk about the various places in the neighbourhood.

Let’s Explore Places in Revise the concept of neighbourhood. my neighbourhood Ask them if they know about their neighbours. Discuss in detail about all places in the neighbourhood. Tell them what are landmarks and their importance. Initiate a class discussion to find the landmarks of school. Help them understand the importance of each. Keep asking them questions like the ones below to check

their comprehension- Where are goods sold? What is the police helpline number? Who sells fruits and vegetables? From where are parcels delivered? By dialling which number can we call an ambulance? What do we find at a fire station? Why do we go to parks?

Clean Neighbourhood Explain to the students the importance of keeping parks clean. Discuss ways in which people in the neighbourhood can keep

the parks clean. Explain to the students the meaning of the term deserted. Also discuss how it would feel to live in such place.

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Answers1. a. Post box b. Chemist c. Fire station d. Grocery shop e. Stationery shop2. a. fire man. b. doctor c. police d. postman e. milk booth3. a. F b. F c. T d. F e. F4. a. If we do not keep it clean, it is going to affect our health. If the neighbourhood is not kept

clean, people will stop living there and slowly people might move away to different areas and it may get deserted.

b. The families who live near our house are our neighbours. c. A hospital is a place where sick people are treated. d. Important shops that we can see in a marketplace are: green grocer, milk booth, grocery

shop, chemist shop, and stationery shop e. No, a neighbourhood does not require an airport.

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People Who Help Us7

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to identify people and their professions. differentiate between different professions. understand the importance of helping each other.


Warm up Ask the students to do the warm up activity individually. The idea of the activity is to connect them to the theme of

the chapter. Encourage the students to share what more do they know

about people and their professions. Make a list of all the answers given by the students on one side

of the board.

Let’s Explore Different kinds of work Discuss with the students about all the professions depicted

through pictures and one liner in the Let’s Explore section. Involve them in a discussion where each one says something

about a profession and the people associated with it. Ask them to refer to the picture of the professionals and share

if they have seen or met any of them in or near their house. Introduced the term profession to them and also drill all new

terms learnt so far. To explain the different professions, ask them questions

such as- Who cures us? What does a farmer do? How is an unwanted fire put out? Who mends our shoes? Who delivers milk? Who repairs a car or a scooter? What does a florist do? Who collects garbage from our homes and streets? Who makes things out of clay? What does a blacksmith do? Who sells meat?

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These questions might amuse them, but bring out the fact that for different activities there are different people to help.

Discuss in detail the various professions with the students.

Respect all work Discuss with the students what life would be like if these professionals weren’t there.

Make them understand that it is important to respect all people around us.

Answers1. a. farmer b. Tailor c. architect d. cobbler e. florist2. a. F b. T c. T d. F e. F3. a. BUTCHER b. FLORIST c. DOCTOR d. TAILOR e. PLUMBER4. a. People work to earn money. b. The work people do is their profession or occupation. c. i. A grocer sells vegetables. ii. A florist sells flowers. d. We should be polite and nice to others. We should appreciate the work done by them and

respect all kinds of work. e. We need money to earn a living.

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Celebrations8

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to understand the value of prayers. learn about the different places of worship. respect one another’s religion. learn about the various festivals celebrated in India.


Warm up Ask the students to sit straight, join their hands and close their

eyes and recite a prayer along with you. The idea of the activity is to connect them to the theme of

the chapter. Encourage the students to share the prayers they do before

school, after school, before eating, etc.

Let’s Explore Places of Worship Discuss with the students about all the places of worship

depicted through pictures and their description given in the Let’s Explore section.

Involve them in a discussion where each one says something about a visit to any of the places of worship.

Ask them to refer to the names of the holy books of different religions if they have seen anybody reading the holy books, ask them to describe when and why was it being read.

Explain about the importance of the holy books. To discuss the different religions and holy books, ask them

questions such as- Where do people go to offer prayers? Who go to the temple? Where do Muslims go to offer their prayer? Which is the Holy Book of Hindus? Who read the Holy Quran? Where do Sikhs go to offer prayers? Which is the holy book of Sikhs? Who sing hymns in the praise of Jesus Christ? Where do Christians go to offer prayers? Who do Buddhists and Jains worship? Who worship Zoroaster?

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Festivals Initiate a class discussion on celebrating festivals. Encourage them to share with the class how they

celebrate festivals. Talk about all religious and regional festivals as mentioned in

the book. Also make them understand the National Festivals like

Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Answers1. a. Sewain- Eid b. Independence Day -15 August c. Guru Nanak – Gurupurab d. Christmas -25 December e. Diwali - Festival of lights2. a. Republic Day b. Mahatma Gandhi c. langar d. respect e. religions3. a. Christmas b. Bible c. Ramzan d. Gurupurab e. Bhagavad Gita4. a. Prayer is important. It gives us peace and happiness. There are some special places where

people can go to pray. These places are called places of worship. b. Free response. c. Festivals are occasions when we spend time with our family and friends, eat delicious food

and wear new clothes. We greet each other and even exchange gifts. d. Republic day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. e. All religions have different names but they teach us the same things. They teach us to love

and help each other and always speak the truth. We must respect each other’s religions.

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Having Fun9

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to learn the importance of free time. understand the importance of recreational activities. identify their recreational activity.


Warm up Organise a QCT- Ask the students to sit in a circle and talk

about the activities they do after school. The idea of the activity is to connect them to the theme of

the chapter. Then discuss about the activities of the children as given

through pictures in the warm up section. Set the context of the lesson.

Let’s Explore Free Time Discuss with the students about the importance of free time. Help them understand the term and share how they utilise this

time period of the day.

Recreation Introduce the term recreation to students. Explain the need for recreation. Also talk about the various recreational activities.

Indoor Games Introduce the concept of Indoor Games to students. Discuss about various games that can be played indoors. You may ask their choices too.

Outdoor Games Introduce the concept of Outdoor Games to students and why they are very important.

Hold a class discussion about various outdoor games played. Also discuss about the health benefits in short, while playing

outdoor games.

Recreational Activities Discuss with the students the various recreational activities that they can do on their own.

Help them understand the difference between recreation and hobby.

Introduced the terms hobbies to them. Also make them understand the importance of having at least

one hobby.

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Answers1. a. free time b. chess c. fresh d. relaxed e. recreation 2. a. free time b. fresh c. outdoor activity d. routine work e. dull and tired3. a. GARDENING b. READING c. CYCLING d. SCRABBLE e. PICNIC 4. a. That time of the day when we are not doing any work and are free to do anything we like

is called free time. b. Free response. c. We feel relaxed and fresh after recreation. d. Free response. e. Recreation in our free time helps us to have fun and relax.

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Plant Around Us10

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to learn about the various types of plants. understand how plants grow. know the importance of plants. know the importance of taking care of plants.


Warm up Ask the students to do the warm up activity individually. The idea of the activity is to connect them to the theme of

the chapter. Encourage the students to share their answers with the class. Make a list of all the things that we get from trees and plants,

answered by students on one side of the board. You may add to the list the items that have been left out.

Let’s Explore Plants Around Us Discuss with the students about the plants around us. With the help of the pictures, discuss about trees, herbs,

shrubs, creepers and climbers. You may even take them on a nature walk for better understanding.

Involve them in a discussion where each one says something about the different variety of plants.

Where Do Explain about the places where plants grow.Plants Grow Discuss the terms gardens and forests with them . To explain the different kinds of plants and their habitats, ask

them questions such as- What are trees? How are herbs different from trees? Why climbers are named so? What are small plants with woody stems called? What are creepers? Where do plants grow? What do gardens have? How are forests different from gardens? Explain the concept that even plants need food to grow. Also talk about the various things that we get from plants.

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Taking Care Of Plants Discuss with the students the ways they can take care of plants.

Help them understand the need of plants and trees around us. Assign them task of taking care of at least one plant each.

Answers1.

2. a. Spinach b. brown and woody c. herbs. d. light, water, air e. air 3. Free response.4. a. The tall and strong plants that we see around us are called trees. b. The small plants with woody stems are called shrubs. c. We know that plants give us fruits and vegetables. They also help to keep the air clean. d. Some plants have very weak stems and need support. Such plants are called climbers.

A common climber is money plant. e. We should look after plants since they provide us so many things. We should water the

plants regularly at home. We should keep them in clean pots and not pluck flowers.

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Animals Around Us11

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to learn about the types of animals. know about their homes. understand how they help us. know the importance of looking after animals.

Learning Styles/MI Auditory learners Visual learners Verbal linguistic intelligence Logical intelligence

Warm up Ask the students to sit in pairs and talk about the animals they

see in the picture. The idea of the activity is to connect them to the theme of

the chapter. Encourage the students to share the things we get from animals. Make a list of all the things told by students.

Let’s Explore Animals Around Us Discuss with the students about all the animals around us. Involve them in a discussion where each one tells the name of

their favourite animal. Introduce the term pets to them. Ask them to discuss the ways in which animals help us. Explain about the importance of animal products.

Animal Movements You may show a video or clipping from the movie Jungle Book or even read out a paragraph like- The forest was full of all kinds of animals. There were monkeys swinging from tree to tree. Elephants walking around and tigers running fast. There were also snakes crawling on the ground. While reading ensure to lay stress on the movement words to help them visualise the different movements.

Discuss about these different movements then. Also talk about the animals and their homes. You may even give them flash cards and work with their

partners to match the animals with their homes. Ask them small questions to check their understanding. Some

may be: Where do birds live? Where do water animals live? Why do animals need homes?

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These questions might amuse them, but bring out the fact that for different animals we have different places to live in.

Veterinarians Discuss with the students the meaning of veterinarians. Help them understand the work of an animal doctor. Ask them if they have ever taken their pet to a vet.

Answers1. a. F b. T c. T d. F e. T2. a. horses and bullocks b. leather c. twigs d. crawl e. honey3. Free response.4. a. The animals that we keep in our homes are called pet animals. We spend a good time

playing with them and taking care of them. Dogs and cats are the most common pets. b. Birds build nests for their young ones and live on trees. Lions and tigers live in caves in the

jungle. Rabbits live in burrows. Cows live in sheds, dogs live in kennels and horses live in stables. Snakes live in holes. Water animals like fish live in ponds, rivers or seas.

c. Two ways in which animals help us are: They guard our homes They carry our loads d. Different animals move in different ways. Snakes crawl while birds fly. Elephants walk, monkeys jump and fish swim. e. Animal doctors are called veterinarians.

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Land and Water12

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to know about the planet Earth. differentiate between and identify the various physical

features of the Earth. identify a globe. learn about the various uses of water. identify the various sources of water. learn to keep the Earth clean.

Learning Styles/MI Audio learners Visual learners Kinaesthetic learners Verbal linguistic intelligence Logical intelligence Interpersonal intelligence

Warm up Think-pair-Share-Ask the students to carefully observe the

picture and individually think what it is about, then pair with their partner to discuss further and finally share with the class.

Encourage the students to share what they think are the reasons responsible for what they see in picture 1.

Set the context of the lesson.

Let’s Explore The Earth The teacher may begin explaining the chapter with the help of

a globe. The shape, movement and various colours denoting the physical features may be introduced.

Physical features Explain the various landforms in detail. A small video reinforcing the topic would be a good idea for visual learners.

The teacher may keep asking questions to check the comprehension of the students as:

What do you understand by the term mountain? What is the other name for a plateau? Why do deserts have less vegetation? The teacher may also give examples of places that come under

the category of various landforms.

Sources of water The teacher may ask the students to tell where they can fond water in abundance.

The answers collected can be steered to telling them that these are the sources of water.

Explain that rainwater is the main source of water on earth.

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When explaining the water bodies, the teacher may ask the students by what name they know these water bodies. The students will come up with interesting answers.

Uses of water The teacher may give the students a situation where there is no water in the house water tank and ask students what all things they will not be able to do without water. The answers may be written on the board.

The discussion will lead to the uses and importance of water.

Purifying water Discuss with the students why it is important to purify water before drinking.

Explain the ways to purify water and keep it safe for drinking. Ask them to attempt the DO IT NOW section individually.

Saving water Discuss with students the various ways they can help in saving water.

Taking care of the Earth Talk to the class about various ways they can help save the earth. Ask them to share their thoughts with the class. Help them understand the importance and need of saving

the earth. You may also ask them to make a placard with slogans on

saving the earth and take out a rally in school.

Answers1. a. Walk to nearby places instead of driving a vehicle. c. Repair leaky pipes. d. Switch off the light when not in use. e. Say no to plastic.2. a. rivers and oceans b. valley c. underground d. mountains and valleys e. drinking and bathing3. a. revolves b. filtering c. physical features d. rain e. less4. a. Water is important for all living things. We cannot live without water for long. Plants need

water to grow and make their food. Animals need water to drink and bathe. Many animals such as fish live in water. Even some plants such as lotus and duckweed grow in water. We need water for various things such as drinking, brushing teeth, cooking food, bathing, washing clothes, washing utensils, mopping floors, swimming. Oceans, rivers and ponds are some of the waterbodies on the Earth.

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b. Rivers are smaller than seas and oceans. They get their water from the snow that melts from the mountains. The freshwater of rivers can be used for drinking, cooking or any other purpose.

c. Mountains are very high areas on the Earth. They are made up of rocks and stones. High mountains are covered with snow. Nothing grows on such mountains. The highest point of a mountain is called its peak. Hills are lower than mountains. The weather is very pleasant on the hills. A group or chain of hills is called a range.

d. A thin layer of air that surrounds the earth is called the atmosphere. e. A plateau is an area that is higher than the land around it. It is flat on the top and looks like

a table. It is also known as a tableland.

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Weather and Seasons13

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to understand what weather is. learn about the different seasons. understand the difference between climate and weather. understand seasonal habitats.


Warm up The teacher may begin the class with a rhyme on the season

that they have at the time and the students are familiar with. She may then ask them the kind of clothes that they are

wearing and why? She may also ask them if they wear the same clothes

throughout the year. Encourage the students to share their views and also share

similar experiences of theirs. The teacher may then ask the students to do the warm-up

exercise individually. The teacher may then set the context of the lesson.

Let’s Explore The Weather The teacher may begin the class with drilling of the weather

chart and how they are feeling because of the weather. By way of discussion or a small video she may introduce the

various weather conditions. She may then ask the students what kind of weather they like

and why.

Climate Explain the meaning of climate to the class. Initiate a class discussion on the difference between weather

and climate. Encourage the students to share their experiences of climate at

places where they have been.

Seasons Discuss with the students about the change in their uniforms during the year and why?

The discussion will lead to the need of this change as per the season.

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Explain to them the meaning of season and its different types in our country.

Discuss with the class the months that belong to these seasons, the clothes worn, impact on everyday schedules, things that are eaten in that particular season.

The teacher may divide the class into five groups and may ask them to make a collage on one season each including the clothes to be worn, things to be eaten and other such things. These can then be displayed on the class soft boards.

Answers1. a. coldest b. spring c. monsoon d. mango e. weather 2. Free response.3. a. Each year, we face a very long period of heat, rain or cold. These periods can last for months

and are called seasons. b. In India, there are five main seasons. They are spring, summer, monsoon, autumn

and winter. c. When the same weather continues in a place for a longer time, we call it the climate of

that place. Each year, we face a very long period of heat, rain or cold. These periods can last for months and are called seasons.

d. Summer is the hottest of all seasons. e. Mango, the king of all fruits, is a summer fruit. Apples, grapes and oranges are

winter fruits.

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Time and Finding places14

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to learn about the different times of a day. understand the importance of time. learn about directions. interpret a map for directions.


Warm up The teacher may begin the class by asking the date, month and

year to the students and writing it on the board. She may then introduce the today’s song to the class telling

them the day today, yesterday and tomorrow. The teacher may then set the context of the chapter by talking

about dates, days and months. The teacher may then ask the students to do the warm-up

exercise individually.

Let’s Explore Time The teacher may begin the discussion by asking the students

questions as: What time do you get up? What time does your bus pick you up? What time does your school get over? When do you study? What do you wear on the wrist- a watch or a clock? By way of discussion or a small video the days of the week and

months of the year can be reinforced. Counting the number of days for various months with the

knuckle and groove activity will be a good idea.

Writing dates & The date can be reinforced using the activity during warm up.different times Explain the different times of the day with the help of the book.of the day Encourage the students to share their experiences of what they

usually do at different times of the day when at school and also when it is a holiday.

Directions The teacher may use a compass to explain directions to the students.

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The students may be made to stand in different positions assuming east and tell the directions according to it.

Ask the students to do the Do it now section individually.

Maps The teacher may bring a map of the city to the class and explain directions with its help.

The students may also name popular places in each direction.

Answers1. a. tells us the time. b. is made up of 60 minutes c. with the rising of the sun. d. morning and evening e. after sunset 2. a. afternoon b. midnight c. evening d. mid-day e. morning3. a. F-The sun rises in the east. b. F-There are four main directions. c. T d. T e. T4. a. There are 24 hours in a day. b. The day begins with the rising of the sun. This is morning. We get up in the morning and

have our breakfast. Midday or noon is the time when the clock strikes 12 in the day. We return from school in

the afternoon and have lunch. It becomes dark after sunset. This time is called night. We have our dinner at night. c. We use terms like far, near, up, down, right, left, front, behind or centre to explain the

location. These are called directions. These terms help us go from one place to another and finally reach our destination.

d. There are four main directions – east, west, north and south. e. The drawing that shows the various directions and locations of a place on a paper is called

a map.

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Transport15

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to understand the importance of means of transport. differentiate between the various forms of transport. identify slow, fast and very fast means of transportation.


Warm up The teacher may then ask the students to do the warm-up

exercise individually. The teacher may then ask students the mode by which they

come to school. They may also be asked what vehicle they use if they have to go to a nearby place or a far off place.

Encourage the students to share their views about their favourite means of transport & why?

She may also ask them if there is any vehicle that they have not used & wish to.

The answers of the students may be written on the board. The teacher may then set the context of the lesson.

Let’s Explore Moving around The answers of the students may then be divided into the three

types of means of transport. Explain the types of means of transport to them. The teacher may initiate a discussion on the advantages and

disadvantages of one as compared to the others. Encourage the students to share their experiences of travelling

to the same place using two different means of transport at two different times..

Fuel Explain the term Fuel to the students and how it makes vehicles move.

Discuss with the students about their experience of being to a refilling station. You may ask them questions as:

How does the person at the refilling station fill in the fuel asked for?

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Was it petrol/diesel/CNG? Did you notice the difference in prices of the three? Have you ever seen/heard a vehicle making too much noise?

Why do you think this happens? Have you ever seen any vehicle emitting black smoke? Why

do you think this happens?

Do it now Ask the students to attempt the Do it now exercise individually and then share their answers with the rest of the class.

The teacher may explain the meaning of renewable and non-renewable resources to the students.

The teacher may also show a passport to the students and explain its importance.

Answers1. a. METRO b. SHIP c. HELICOPTER d. TRAIN e. CYCLE 2. a. T b. T c. F d. F e. T3. a. road b. water c. wheel d. fuel e. diesel and CNG4. a. We need different means of transport to travel on land, water and in the air. b. Vehicles need fuel to run. c. Roadways, waterways and airways are three modes of transport. Examples are free response. d. Airplanes are the fastest means of transport. e. We should save fuel because if we are not careful about using it, it can finish one day.

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Staying in Touch16

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will be able to learn the importance of connecting with people. know the different ways to stay in touch.


Warm up The teacher may begin the class by showing flash cards of

phones, cell phones, computer, lap top, palm top, an inland letter and a post card and ask their uses.

The teacher may write all these answers on the board. The statements that are common to all these may be

written separately. The class may then be steered to set the context of the lesson. The teacher may then ask the students to do the warm-up

exercise individually.

Let’s Explore Communicating The teacher may begin the class with the importance of with others communicating with others. The teacher may begin a discussion for reinforcement by asking the students questions as : Why do you think we need to talk to each other? What do you talk about with your friends, teachers,

grandparents, parents? Do you talk about common things to all of the above? Why?

How we connect The teacher will explain the various ways in which we communicate with each other.

The explanation will be based on the distance over which we may communicate.

The teacher may show samples of inland letters, post cards, e-mails and messages over cell phones to the students.

The teacher may also tell them about the telegram service that is no more in existence now.

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Learning life skills The teacher may also make the students write a letter to their parents on a postcard and then take the children on a visit to a post office where they put the letter in the letter box themselves.

Newspapers The teacher may explain that the newspaper, radio and television are great means of information about the outside world, weather, sports and the like.

The teacher may ask the students to do the Do it now exercise individually.

Answers1. a. helps us know about the world b. helps us call and send messages c. we send this to someone far away d. lets us watch a cricket match e. helps us send emails 2. a. F b. F c. T d. T e. T3. a. information b. family c. letters d. talking e. problems4. a. We need to connect because we cannot live alone. We need someone to talk to and share

things with. That is why we need to connect with our family and friends. By talking to the elders in our family, we learn more about what is happening in the world around us. When we talk to friends we not only share knowledge but also learn about one another’s hobbies, cultures and ways of living. We can also share our problems with the people we talk to.

b. We talk to our friends at school. c. Internet helps us to send and receive emails. d. Reading newspapers helps us connect with the world around us. These means of communication

tell us what is happening at places around us. They also tell us about the weather. e. Emails are messages sent through computers.

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WORKSHEET 1

1. Name the members in the given families.

a. Joint family

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b. Small family

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c. Large family

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2. Read the clue and guess the answers. a. Family in which grandparents, parents and children live together: ............................ b. A family in which grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, brothers, ............................

sisters and cousins live together: c. Families where the children live with either their mother or ............................

their father: d. A small family is also called: ............................

e. A joint family is also called: ............................

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What is a family? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. Who are relatives? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. Who are siblings? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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d. What are single parent families? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What does a family do together? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 2

1. Match the columns.

a. heart

b. bones

c. lungs

d. stomach

e. brain

2. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What is breakfast? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. What is bad food? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. What is good food? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. How do we keep ourselves fit? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. For how long should we sleep? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 3

1. Fill in the blanks. a. Clothes made of cotton and ....................... keep us cool. b. We wear different ....................... during different times of the year. c. Silk comes to us from ....................... . d. Nylon, rayon and polyester are ....................... . e. People living in different ....................... wear different clothes.


a. Assam

b. Punjab

c. Maharashtra

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What is a uniform? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. What is linen? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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c. Where do we get leather from? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. What do we wear in rainy season? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What do we wear in winter season? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 4

1. Read the clues and guess the answers. a. Head of the institution: ............................ b. Teaches different subjects: ............................ c. Collects fees: ............................ d. Keeps a record of books in a library: ............................ e. Ensures the safety of the school: ............................

2. Fill in the blanks. We celebrate (a) ……………….. at school every year. On (b) ……………….. we play various

games and have competitions. On (c) ……………….. we have special cultural performances and ceremonies.

The birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is celebrated as (d) ……………….. in schools on 14 November. We also celebrate (e) ……………….. on 5 September to show our love and respect for our teachers.

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What is extracurricular? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. What is an institution? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. What is a timetable? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. What are the different places in a school? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What is physical games education? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 5

1. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Fits water pipes, taps and drains: ............................ b. Places electrical wires, fits lights, bulbs, switches: ............................ c. Paints the house: ............................ d. Designs and plans the house: ............................ e. Builds the walls, floors and roofs: ............................


a. Hut

b. Skycraper

c. Igloo

d. Apartment

e. Duplex

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3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. Why is a house useful to us? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. Who all are needed to build a house? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. How do we ventilate? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. Why do we need ventilation? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. Some people do not live in one place. What kind of house do they have? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 6

1. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Where we buy fruits and vegetables: ............................ b. Where we buy milk: ............................ c. Where we buy groceries and things for daily use: ............................ d. Where we buy medicines: ............................ e. Where we buy pens, pencils, books, notebooks: ............................

2. Write T for true and F for False.

a. We can drop parcels in a post box.

b. A doctor looks after the patients and assists the nurse.

c. By dialling 102, we can call an ambulance.

d. We can call up the fire station by dialling 101.

e. The families who live near our house are our neighbourhood.

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What is a park? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. Who are neighbours? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. What is a hospital? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. What are the shops that we can see in a market? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. Does a neighbourhood require a fire station? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 7

1. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Helps the doctor cure us: ............................ b. Grows food crops for us: ............................ c. Helps put out fire: ............................ d. Mends our shoes: ............................ e. Delivers milk: ............................

2. Match the columns. a. A mechanic collects garbage b. A florist sells meat. c. A garbage collector repairs cars d. A potter makes things out of clay. e. A butcher sells flowers.

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What do we do to make a living? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. What is an occupation? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. How should we treat people who work? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. What does a blacksmith do? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. How does money help us? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 8


a. Temples Holy Quran

b. Mosques Guru Granth Sahib

c. Gurudwaras Bhagwad Geeta

d. Churches Holy Bible

2. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Father of the Nation: ............................ b. Indian National Flag: ............................ c. Common kitchen: ............................ d. Festival of lights: ............................ e. Holy month of fasting: ............................

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. Name the different places of worship. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. Name the different holy books. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. What are regional festivals? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. Name three national festivals. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What is common among all religions? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 9

1. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Time of the day when we are free to do anything we like: ............................ b. Activities we do in our free time: ............................ c. Games played inside a house: ............................ d. Activities that help us enjoy and relax: ............................ e. Games that are played outside a house: ............................

2. Unscramble the words. a. REGADIN: ............................ b. DANGNCI: ............................ c. PICCNI: ............................ d. COMAR: ............................ e. MSOVIE: ............................

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What is recreation? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. Name some recreational activities. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. What are the things we do with friends? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. What are the things we do with our families? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. Name one outdoor and indoor activity. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 10


a. Trees pumpkin

b. Herbs cotton

c. Shrubs grapes

d. Creepers neem

e. Climbers spinach

2. Givefiveusesofplants. ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. Give examples of trees. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. Name some shrubs and herbs. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. Where do we find plants? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. Name a climber plant. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What do the plants need to grow? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 11

1. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Animal that lives in our homes: ............................ b. Most common pet: ............................ c. Animal that lives in caves in the jungle: ............................ d. Animal that lives in sheds: ............................ e. Animal that lives in stables: ............................


a. Rabbits

b. Birds

c. Fish

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. Name some pet animals. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. Name some animal movements. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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c. Give two ways in which animals help us. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. What is an animal doctor called? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. Name some animal homes. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 12

1. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Earth surrounded by a thin layer of air: ............................ b. Natural features of the earth: ............................ c. A low land between two mountains: ............................ d. Vast stretch of flat land: ............................ e. A small body of water: ............................

2. Labelthewaterbodiesinthespacesgiven.

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3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What are the waterbodies on the Earth? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. What are plateaus? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. In how many ways we can save water? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. What is atmosphere? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What are the ways in which we can save Earth? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 13

1. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Same weather continues in a place for a longer time: ............................ b. Long periods of hot or cold weather: ............................ c. Season that comes between winter and summer: ............................ d. Hottest of all seasons: ............................ e. Name of the rainy season: ............................


a. Lemonade, cold drinks and eat ice creams are eaten during winter.

b. Pineapple is the king of all fruits.

c. New leaves grow in autumn season.

d. We experience a cold wave in winters.

e. Apples, grapes and oranges are winter fruits.

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What is weather? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. What is a season? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. Why are farmers happy when it rains? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. Why is spring the most colourful season? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What are the important summer and winter fruits? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 14

1. Read the clues and guess the answer. a. Number of hours in a day: ............................ b. Number of seconds in a minute: ............................ c. Saturday and Sunday together make a: ............................ d. A year when February has 29 days: ............................ e. When clock strikes 12 during the day: ............................


a. morning

b. afternoon

c. evening

d. night

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3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. How many hours make a day? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. What kind of meals do we take at different times of the day? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. What are directions? How many directions are there? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. What is a map? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What are location and direction? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 15

1. Giveexamplesofthemeansoftransport.

a. Air Transport

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b. Water Transport

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c. Land Transport

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a. Vehicles such as cycles, rickshaws and handcarts use fuel.

b. We should not walk or cycle short distances to save fuel.

c. Air transport is the fastest means of transport.

d. Trains, metro trains and trams move on tracks built on the road.

e. When fuel burns, it gives energy to the vehicles to move.

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. Why do we need to travel? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. What does the fuel do? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. What are the three means of transport? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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d. Name the fastest and slowest means of transport. ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. How can we save fuel? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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WORKSHEET 16

1. Namethegivenpictures.

a. ...................... b. ...................... c. ...................... d. ......................


a. Radio watch and listen

b. Newspaper type

c. Letter read

d. Email write

e. Television only listen

3. Answerthequestionsinyourownwords. a. What is communication? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

b. How do we connect with someone who lives far away from us? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

c. How does the computer help us? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

d. How does reading newspapers help us? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

e. What is an email? ..................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................

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Answers to the WorksheetsWorksheet 1

1. a. Uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, parents, brothers, and sisters. b. mother, father, brothers, sisters c. grandparents, parents, children2. a. large family b. joint family c. single parent family d. nuclear family e. large family3. a. People living together in the same house make a family. b. The members of a family are also called relatives. c. Our brothers and sisters are our siblings. d. Some families where the children live with either their mother or their father. Such families

are called single parent families. e. Members of a family have fun together. They celebrate special days like birthdays and

anniversaries. They host parties and invite their friends and relatives. A family also celebrates festivals together. Festivals become special when celebrated together. Many members get new clothes for the festivals and special dishes are cooked. On weekends or holidays, families go out for picnics, movies or dinner.

Worksheet 2

1. a. heart

b. bones

c. lungs

d. stomach

e. brain

2. a. The first meal of the day is called breakfast. b. Wrong food is also called unhealthy food or junk food. It makes us unhealthy and we may

fall sick. c. Right food is also called healthy food. We must eat healthy food to keep our body healthy.

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d. To stay fit and healthy we should not only eat right, but also exercise right. e. We must sleep for eight to ten hours every day.

Worksheet 31. a. linen b. clothes c. silkworms d. stronger e. areas

2. a. Assam

b. Punjab

c. Maharashtra

3. a. A specific dress which is worn for a particular purpose is called a uniform. b. Linen is a kind of fine cotton. c. We get leather from the skins of animals like cows, buffaloes, goats, camels, snakes and

even crocodiles. d. During rainy season, we wear raincoat and gumboots. e. During winter season, we wear woollens clothes like coats, sweaters, pullovers, scarves,

mufflers, caps, gloves and socks.

Worksheet 41. a. Principal b. Teacher c. Accountant d. Librarian e. Guard2. a. special days b. Sports Day c. Annual Day d. Children’s Day e. Teacher’s Day3. a. Activities that one does at school that are not part of one’s studies are called extracurricular. b. A large organisation such as a school, university, bank or hospital is called an institution. c. A timetable tells us about subjects to be studied on a particular day and period. d. The different places in a school are classroom, library, canteen, playground, assembly area,

and auditorium. e. Physical games education teaches to play various games like cricket, football, basketball

and badminton celebrates festivals together. Festivals become special when celebrated together. Many members get new clothes for the festivals and special dishes are cooked. On weekends or holidays, families go out for picnics, movies or dinner.

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Worksheet 51. a. Plumber b. Electrician c. Painter d. Architect e. Mason

2. a. Hut

b. Skycraper

c. Igloo

d. Apartment

e. Duplex

3. a. We need a house to live in. We feel safe and comfortable inside our house. It protects us from all kinds of danger, heat, cold and bad weather.

b. There are many people who help us in making a house. They are architect, mason, plumber, carpenter, painter and electrician.

c. A home should have enough doors and windows. This will allow fresh air to come in. The rooms should be planned in such a way that they are airy and well lit. Sunlight helps keep our home germfree. We can also have wire netting on the doors and windows to prevent flies or mosquitoes from entering the house. This is how we can ventilate our homes.

d. We need ventilation to keep our homes germfree and well-lit. e. Some people do not live in one place but move from place to place. Such people are called

nomads who live in temporary houses called caravans.

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Worksheet 61. a. Greengrocer b. Milk booth c. Grocery shop d. Chemist shop e. Stationery shop2. a. F b. F c. T d. T e. F 3. a. A park is a place for recreation. We go to park to play, walk, take in fresh air and enjoy the

surroundings. A park usually has many plants and trees and many swings, see-saws and merry-go-rounds.

b. The families who live near our house are our neighbours. c. A hospital is a place where sick people are taken care of. The doctors and nurses look after

these patients. d. The shops that we can see in a market are green grocer, milk booth, grocery shop, chemist

shop, and stationery shop. e. Yes, a neighbourhood needs a fire station because a fire station is a place that helps put out

fire. A fire station has a red fire engine and fire fighters who form the brigade.

Worksheet 71. a. Nurse b. Farmer c. Firefighter d. Cobbler e. Milkman2. a. repairs cars. b. sells flowers. c. collects garbage. d. makes things out of clay. e. sells meat. 3. a. We do different kinds of work to make a living. b. The work they do is their profession or occupation. c. We should appreciate the work done by them and respect all kinds of work. We should

learn to do our work ourselves. d. A blacksmith makes and repairs things made of iron. e. Money helps us in making a living.

Worksheet 81. a. Bhagwad Geeta b. Holy Quran c. Guru Granth Sahib d. Holy Bible 2. a. Mahatma Gandhi b. Tricolour c. Langar d. Diwali e. Ramzan3. a. Temples, Mosques, Gurudwaras and Churches are some places of worship. b. Bhagwad Gita, Holy Quran, Guru Granth Sahib and Holy Bible are some holy books. c. People in different areas of India celebrate different festivals. These include Onam, Pongal,

Ganesh Chaturthi, Bihu, etc. d. Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti are the three national festivals. e. All religions have different names but they teach us the same things. They teach us to love

and help each other and always speak the truth.

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Worksheet 91. a. Free time b. Recreation c. Indoor game d. Hobbies e. Outdoor game2. a. READING b. DANCING c. PICNIC d. CAROM e. MOVIE3. a. The activities that we do in our free time to have fun and relax are called recreation. b. Eating out, watching movies, matches, playing games and going for picnics and holidays

are some recreational activities. c. We play, cycle and party with our friends. d. We got to picnics and visit places with our family. e. Badminton is an outdoor game whereas Ludo is an indoor game.

Worksheet 101. a. neem b. spinach c. cotton d. pumpkin e. grapes 2. a. We get cereals, fruits, veggies, food for livestock. b. We get wood for building material. c. We get cotton and linen used in clothing. d. We also get medicines from medical plants. e. Plants also help us keep the air clean. 3. a. Mango, neem, and banyan are some examples of trees. b. Rose and cotton are shrubs whereas spinach and grass are herbs. c. We find many kinds of plants all around us. Some plants are tall while some are short. d. Money plant is a climber plant. e. Plants need food for their growth. They make their own food in the presence of air, water

and sunlight.

Worksheet 111. a. Pets b. Dog/Cat c. Lion/Tiger d. Cow e. Horse

2. a. Rabbits

b. Birds

c. Fish

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3. a. Dogs and cats are the most common pets. b. Different animals move in different ways. Snakes crawl while birds fly. Elephants walk,

monkeys jump and fish swim. c. Two ways in which animals help us are: They help us carry our loads We get egg, milk, meat and honey from animals. d. We must provide good care to animals that are hurt or wounded and take them to the

animal doctors. These doctors are called veterinarians. e. Nests, caves, burrows, kennels, sheds, stables and ponds are some animals homes.

Worksheet 121. a. Atmosphere b. Landforms c. Valleys d. Plains e. Pond2.

Lakes and ponds

River Seas and Oceans

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3. a. Rivers, ponds, seas and oceans are the waterbodies on the Earth. b. A plateau is an area that is higher than the land around it. It is flat on the top and looks like

a table. It is also known as a tableland. c. Some of the ways in which we can save water are: Close the taps when not in use. Do not use pipes to wash cars, scooters, etc. Get leaky pipes and taps repaired quickly. Collect rainwater and use it. Use a mug to water plants. Water plants in the evening. Use a bucket to wash cars and scooters. d. Thin layer of air that surrounds the earth is called the atmosphere. e. The ways in which we can save Earth are: Do not cut and plant more trees. Keep the land and waterbodies clean. Say no to plastic. Walk or cycle to nearby places. Avoid wasting food. Switch off the lights when not in use. Repair leaking taps. Use old books, notebooks and pencils.

Worksheet 131. a. Climate b. Season c. Autumn d. Summer e. Monsoon 2. a. F b. F c. F d. T e. T3. a. When the air changes from one place to another it becomes hot, cold, wet or dry. The state

of the air at a certain place and time is called weather. b. Each year, we face a very long period of heat, rain or cold. These periods can last for months

and are called seasons. c. Farmers are happy when it rains because their crops need rainwater to grow. d. It is the most colourful of all seasons as flowers bloom in spring. e. In summer, important summer fruits are mango, watermelon and muskmelon. In winters,

apples, grapes and oranges are winter fruits.

Worksheet 141. a. Twenty-four b. Sixty c. Weekend d. Leap year e. Midday

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2. a. morning

b. afternoon

c. evening

d. night

3. a. Twenty four hours make a day. b. We take breakfast, lunch and dinner at three times a day. c. These terms help us go from one place to another are called directions. There are four main

directions – east, west, north and south. d. The drawing that shows the various directions and locations of a place on a paper is called

a map. e. Location is the place where someone or something is and destination is the place where

someone is going.

Worksheet 151. a. Air Transport: Airplanes and helicopters b. Water Transport: Ships, boats and steamers c. Land Transport: Cars, scooters, buses, auto rickshaws, cycles, bicycles, trains, metro trains

and trams2. a. F b. F c. T d. T e. T 3. a. Every day, we need to move from one place to another. Many thousands of years ago, early

people had to walk from one place to another. Later they rode on animals and used them to carry goods.

b. A fuel is substance such as oil or gas that produces heat or power when burnt. When fuel burns, it gives energy to the vehicles to move.

c. The three means of transport are airways, roadways and waterways. d. The fastest means of transport is air transport and the slowest means is water transport. e. We should walk or cycle short distances to save fuel. This will also keep us healthy and fit.

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Worksheet 161. a. Television b. Laptop c. Cellphone d. Letter2. a. only listen b. read c. write d. type e. watch and listen 3. a. When we talk to friends we not only share knowledge but also learn about one another’s

hobbies, cultures and ways of living. We can also share our problems with the people we talk to. This is called communication.

b. We can connect with someone who lives far away from us through letters, emails and messages.

c. We use computers not only to send emails but also to surf the Internet. We can go to various websites for news and information. We can also play games, watch movies and listen to music. We can also video chat on the computer.

d. Reading newspapers helps us connect with the world around us. These means of communication tell us what is happening at places around us. They also tell us about the weather.

e. Emails are messages sent through computers.

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Model Test Paper 1 (Lessons 1-8)Marks: 25

1. Match the columns. 5 a. Brothers pumps blood b. Heart safe c. Skeleton rainy season d. Muscles sibling e. Umbrella movement

2. Fill in the blanks. 5 a. We also learn singing and dancing in the ............... activity period. b. We all go to school to read, write and learn ............... . c. A ............... tells us about subjects to be studied on a particular day and period. d. An ............... is a large building containing a number of houses. e. A ............... is a house divided into two apartments with a separate entrance for each.

3. Write T for true or F for false. 5

a. A bungalow does not have a portico.

b. Areas that get heavy rainfall, build houses using ice.

c. Nomads live in tents made of canvas.

d. A mason designs the walls, floors and roofs of a house.

e. The process of replacing stale air with fresh air is called ventilation.

4. Answerthefollowingquestions. 5 a. What do the religions teach us? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

b. How should we treat people who helps us? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

c. Who are neighbours? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

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d. What are igloos and caravans? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

e. Who waters and takes care of the plants? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

5. Read the clues and guess the answers. 5 a. Fellow students in one’s class: …………………… b. Something that is made by people: …………………… c. A machine one travels in that moves on road: …………………… d. Sister of one’s parent or the wife of one’s uncle: …………………… e. Children of one’s uncle or aunt: ……………………

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Model Test Paper 2 (Lessons 9-16)Marks: 25

1. Match the columns. 5 a. Free time fun b. Recreation safe c. Scrabble coffee d. Rice ludo e. Beverage fields

2. Fill in the blanks. 5 a. The tall and strong plans that we see around us are called ............... . b. ............... are small plants that have green and soft stems. c. ............... are plants with very weak stems that need support. d. Water lily and lotus are ............... plants. e. Hills are ............... than mountains.

3. Write T for true or F for false. 5

a. Deserts are areas which have very thick vegetation.

b. Lakes are bigger than oceans.

c. Seas and oceans have water that is sweet.

d. Rivers are smaller than seas and oceans.

e. Saturday and Sunday together are called weekends.

4. Answerthefollowingquestions. 5 a. How many directions are there? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

b. What are emails? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

c. What is a map? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

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d. How is climate different from weather? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

e. What is atmosphere? ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

5. Read the clues and guess the answers. 5 a. Relating to activities involving other people: …………………… b. To look at various things on the Internet: …………………… c. The place where someone is going: …………………… d. Very cold air or wind: …………………… e. Clean something by removing the harmful things: ……………………

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