EVS for class 3 The World around us ( Our Wondrous World ) Solutions

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Q1: How do you prepare yourself for a trip?
Ans: To prepare for a trip, I make a checklist of all the necessary items I need to carry. I pack my clothes, toiletries, snacks, and water. I also ensure that I have any necessary documents, like tickets and identification. Additionally, I carry a first-aid kit, some cash, and make sure my phone is fully charged. I also plan the route and mode of transportation in advance.Discuss (Page 24)

Q1: What transport do you take to travel within your city/town/village?
Ans: To travel within my city/town/village, I usually take a bus, auto-rickshaw, or bicycle.Write (Page 24)

Q1: Describe briefly any trip that you have taken with your friends, neighbours or family.
Ans: I once went on a picnic with my family and neighbours to a nearby park. We played games, shared food, and enjoyed a beautiful day together.Write (Page 29)

Q1: What is the purpose of the ‘Lost and Found’ booth?
Ans: The purpose of the ‘Lost and Found’ booth is to help people find lost items or locate missing family members and friends during the mela.

Q2: What is the role of the police dog?
Ans: The role of the police dog is to assist the police officers in maintaining security and to help in searching for any suspicious activities or lost individuals at the mela.

Q3: Have you ever been to a mela? What are the things you liked most in the mela?
Ans: Yes, I have been to a mela. The things I liked most were the various food stalls, fun rides like the giant wheel and merry-go-round, and the interesting games and toys available.Discuss

Sharing Experience

Imagine yourself in place of Nita, Radha, Sneha, and Rohit. Share with the class the interesting things you would do in the mela. Find Out 

Q1: Talk to the elders in the family and find out how melas were different when they were young.
Ans: According to elders, melas in the past were simpler and focused more on traditional games, folk dances, and handmade toys. There were fewer rides, and food stalls served more homemade snacks. Nowadays, melas have more modern rides, fast food, and a wide variety of entertainment options.

Q2: Why are fire engines and ambulances present in a mela?
Ans: Fire engines and ambulances are present in a mela to ensure the safety of the visitors. They are there in case of emergencies like fire accidents or medical issues, so help can be provided quickly when needed. Activity 1 (Page 31)

Study the sketch and answer. 
1. Find and circle Rohit and Sneha’s house on the map.
Ans: Circled red on the map.

2. Find and circle Nita and Radha’s house on the map.
Ans: Circled blue on the map.

3. Whose house is closer to the parade ground?
Ans: Nita and Radha’s house is closer to the parade ground.

4. If you have to go from the police station to the parade ground, which places would you pass through?
Ans: If going from the police station to the parade ground, you would pass through the market and the school.

Draw (Page 31)

Q1: In the given space, sketch the route from home to school that you follow everyday 

Ans: [This question is to be attempted by the student themself. A sample picture is presented for reference.]

Let us reflect (Page 32)

A. Discuss in the class

Q1: How can we care for our elders?
Ans: We can care for our elders by spending time with them, helping them with their daily tasks, listening to their stories and needs, and ensuring they have a comfortable and safe living environment.

Q2: What kinds of vehicles do we see around us?
Ans: Around us, we see various vehicles like cars, buses, bicycles, motorcycles, auto-rickshaws, and trucks.

Q3: How can we ensure safety during travel?
Ans: We can ensure safety during travel by wearing seatbelts, following traffic rules, using helmets while riding bicycles or motorcycles, not distracting the driver, and ensuring the vehicle is in good condition.

B. Match the pictures with the words

Pick a suitable word from the list, match it with a picture, and write the word below the picture. One has been done for you. 

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C. Draw in your notebook

Draw and label different vehicles that you see around your school and home.

Ans: [This question is to be attempted by the student themself. A sample picture is presented for reference.]

D. Role play: Organise a mock mela

• With the help of your teacher, organise a mock mela in your classroom. Discuss and plan the different roles, stalls, and games that are part of a mela. Use learning-teaching materials available locally, e.g., toys, puppets, play money, miniatures, and clay models to set up your stalls and role-play buyers and sellers.

Ans: [This requires organising an event, so a description has been given about the roles and stalls instead.]

• Roles: Shopkeepers, customers, security personnel, medical attendants, volunteers
• Stalls: Toy stall, food stall, game stall, trinket stall, puppet show, magic show

Discuss (Page 6)

Q1: Who are the members in Bela’s family?
Ans: Bela’s family members include her two brothers, Banku Bhaiya and little Bishu, her mother, father, grandmother (Dadiji), and grandfather (Dadaji).

Q2: What do you and your family members do when it rains?
Ans: When it rains, my family and I like to sit together and enjoy the weather. We play indoor games, and my mother and grandmother make hot snacks like pakodas and tea.

Q3: Can you think of a rain song and sing it with your friends in the class?
Ans: Yes, I can think of a rain song. Here is one:
“Look at the dark clouds in the sky,
The rain will come by and by,
Oh, how we love to soak in the rain,
See raindrops on the window panes.”

Write (Page 6)

Q: Write the names of your family members in the table below:

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Discuss (Page 8)

Q1: What games do you play with elders and other members of your family?
Ans: I play games like Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Antakshari, and hide and seek with elders and other members of my family.

Q2: Which animals come to your home or your neighbourhood?
Ans: Animals like dogs, cats, birds, cows, and squirrels often come to my home or the neighbourhood.

Q3: Have you ever shared food with the animals who come to your home? Share your experience.
Ans: Yes, I have shared food with the animals who come to my home. I often feed stray dogs and cats with leftover food. I also put grains and water for birds in the garden. It makes me happy to see them enjoy the food and water.

Q4: Why do you think we should not hurt or tease animals?
Ans: We should not hurt or tease animals because they are living beings with feelings and emotions just like us. Hurting them can cause them pain and suffering. Additionally, animals play an important role in the ecosystem, and being kind to them helps maintain the balance of nature. Treating animals with kindness and respect reflects our humanity and compassion.

Discuss (Page 12)

Q1: How do you help your family?
Ans: I help my family by doing household chores such as cleaning my room, setting the table for meals, and helping my siblings with their homework. I also assist in the kitchen by washing vegetables and sometimes help with cooking. Additionally, I take care of our pets by feeding them and ensuring they have fresh water.

Q2: Some people in the family need special care and support like grandparents, small children or someone who is sick. How do you help them?
Ans: I help my grandparents by spending time with them, listening to their stories, and assisting them with tasks like finding their glasses or fetching things they need. For small children in the family, I play with them, help them with their studies, and ensure they are safe while playing. If someone is sick, I help by bringing them their medicines, providing them with food and water, and making sure they are comfortable.

Write (Page 12)

Q2: Who is the oldest person in your family?
Ans: The oldest person in my family is my grandfather (Dadaji).

Q3: Who is the youngest person in your family?
Ans: The youngest person in my family is my little brother, Bishu.

Q4: Who is the tallest person in your family?
Ans: The tallest person in my family is my father.

Q5: Do you have any members in your family who do not live with you? Who are they and where do they live? How often do you meet them?
Ans: Yes, my maternal aunt (Mausi) does not live with us. She lives in another city, and we meet her during holidays and special occasions.Write (Page 15)

Q: Write down the names of relatives who visit your family. How are they related to you? (Page 15)

Ans: Note: This question is to be attempted by the students themseves.

Q: Who does what work in your family? (Page 16)WorkWho does it?Cooking foodMotherWatering plantsFatherMending thingsGrandfatherCleaning the houseMother and FatherBuying things from the marketFatherOiling and braiding hairGrandmotherGardeningGrandfather and Bela

Let us Reflect (Page 17)

A. Write

Q1: How do family members show their love and care for each other? (Page 17)
Ans: Family members show their love and care for each other by helping with daily chores, spending time together, sharing food, and supporting each other in times of need.

Q2: What games do you play with your friends?
Ans: I play games like hide and seek, pitthoo, and antakshari with my friends.

B. Draw

Draw some of the happy moments you enjoy together with your family. (Page 17)
Note: This question is to be attempted by the student themself, A sample has been presented for reference.
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C. Discuss

Q1: What do you learn from elders in your family? (Page 18)
Ans: I learn various life skills, traditional songs, and values like respect, kindness, and responsibility from the elders in my family.

Q2: How do we show our love and care for people in our family?
Ans: We show our love and care by helping each other with chores, spending quality time together, listening to each other, and providing emotional support.

Q3: We care for many others who are not in our family. Who are they? How do we care for them?
Ans: We care for friends, neighbors, and pets. We show care by helping friends with their studies, assisting neighbors with tasks, and taking good care of pets by feeding them and keeping them safe.

D. Activity

Find and Circle (Page 18)

Circle five words related to games in the grid below. One example is done for you.

Ans: