SOMETHING TO KNOW
A. Tick (✔) the correct option:
1. The natural light that is important for a house is—
(a) Moonlight
(b) Tubelight
(c) Sunlight ✔
Answer – (c) Sunlight ✔
2. The waste material should not be thrown in-
(a) Drains ✔
(b) Garbage bin
(c) Recycle bin
Answer – (a) Drains✔
3. Sell the old and non-reusable things to a-
(a) Cobbler
(b) Grocer
(c) Scrap dealer ✔
Answer – (c) Scrap dealer✔
4. The important thing to be done before and after feeding an animal is-
(a) Washing hands ✔
(b) Shaking hands
(c) Stretching hands
Answer – (a) Washing hands✔
B. Fill in the blanks:
Help Box – (throw, diseases, windows/doors, recycle, house)
1. The size of a house does not matter.
2. The windows/doors should have wire mesh to keep mosquitoes away.
3. Many diseases of birds can be passed on to human beings.
4. We should not throw waste material on the road.
5. We should recycle paper, glass, clothes, etc.
C. Match the following:
1. Wiping floors (e) mop
2. Walls (c) paint
3. Doctor treating animal (d) veterinary doctor
4. Doors and windows (b) curtains
5. Hen (a) coop
D. Answer the following questions:
1. How do you keep your home clean?
Answer – We keep our home clean by:
Sweeping and wiping the floor every day.
Dusting furniture every day.
Not throwing waste in drain.
Keeping things in proper place.
2. Who is responsible for garbage removal in your area?
Answer – The municipality in cities and panchayat in village are responsible for the removal of garbage.
3. Mention three places that can become breeding grounds of mosquitoes.
Answer – Three places that can become breeding grounds of Mosquitoes are:-
Broken pots and tyres with stagnant water.
Garbage heaps.
Blocked drains.
4. Explain briefly the three R’s of garbage disposal.
Answer – The three R’s of garbage are
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
5. Which four important points must be kept in mind if you want to keep a pet?
Answer – Four important things for keeping pets are
Love them.
Keep them clean
Feed them properly.
Wash the hands with soap after feeding and playing.
Value Based Questions:
1. You have many responsibilities towards parents, home, school and neighbourhood.
Write your responsibility under the following situations-
(a) Home- When you get up in the morning.
Answer – Arrange the bed and brush my teeth and take bath
(b) Parents- When you come back from school.
Answer – Keep the things in proper places, wash your hands.
(c) School-When you see somebody scribbling on a wall.
Answer – Say them not to do it and inform teacher.
(d) Neighbourhood-When you see somebody throwing garbage on the street.
Answer – I will say not to throw garbage on the road.
2. You know how Raghav cares for his pet. What will you do if you see-
(a) an injured bird?
Answer – I will take the bird to home, apply medicine on wound, give some food and take it to veterinary doctor.
(b) children throwing stones at a stray cat?
Answer – I will say not to throw stones and if that cat is injured, I will take it to my home and apply medicine or take it to veterinary doctor.
SOMETHING TO DO
1. Name the materials that you use to keep your house clean. Do they keep your house germ, fly and mosquito proof? Find out if they are environment friendly.
Answer – I use mop, water and phenyl to make my home floor clean. I also use plastic net in doors and windows to avoid the entry of mosquitoes. All are environment friendly.
2. You can make your own weapon to protect your home from cockroaches, which is environment friendly. Mix equal amounts of boric powder, castor sugar (ground sugar) and refined floor (maida). Add a little water and knead like the chappati dough. Make tiny balls and leave them on small pieces of paper or dishes in kitchen or other places. The cockroaches will disappear within no time!
Answer – Students will do this activities under the supervision of guardian.
3. Bring your pet to the class with the medical card of the veterinary doctor. Tell other children about the pleasure your pet gives you and how to maintain hygiene of your pet.
Answer – Students will do this activities at their own.