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Let us do these activities Question I: Try to recall the names of three spices that are used for cooking in your home. Write them below and share your answers with your teacher. Answer: Three spices that are commonly used in my home are: Turmeric (Haldi) Cumin seeds (Jeera) Black pepper (Kali Mirch) Question … Read more
Big Questions (Page 41) Question 1. What are the major types of landforms and their significance to life and culture? Answer: The three major types of landforms are mountains, plateaus, and plains. They are very important for life because they affect the climate, the plants and animals found there, and the jobs people do. For … Read more
Page 1: The Big Questions 1. Question: Why is the family unit important? Answer: The family unit is important because: It is the most fundamental and ancient unit of any society. Family relationships are based on love, care, cooperation, and interdependence. It acts like a ‘school’ where children learn important values such as ahimsa (non-violence), … Read more
Page 1: The Big Questions 1. Question: How do we measure historical time? Answer: We measure historical time in several ways: CE and BCE: We use the Gregorian calendar, which is common worldwide. Years are counted forward from the birth of Jesus Christ, called the Common Era (CE). Years before that are counted backward and … Read more
LET’S EXPLORE Question: → Observe the picture above. What do you notice? Where does the water in the lake come from? Who made the road and why? What could be the activities of people living in the small house? What could be their history? Their future? Answer: What I notice: I notice a large mountain, … Read more
LET US DO (Before You Read) I. Identify the people in the pictures and write how they help us. Fire-fighter – puts out fires and rescues people from burning buildings. Police officer / Kotwal – catches thieves and keeps us safe. Doctor / Paramedic – gives first aid and treats sick or injured people. Lifeguard … Read more
Let us do these activities before we read We know that frogs croak. Did you know that ravens also croak?Answer: Yes. Ravens croak too. Which animal is shown to be cunning in stories? Circle the correct answer.(a) tiger (b) fox (c) bearAnswer: (b) fox Let us discuss 1 Fill‑in‑the‑blanks (a) Stanza 1 (i) Mr Raven is a ___ (bird / frog). → bird (ii) The name of the fox is ___ (Raven / Reynard). → Reynard (iii) Mr Raven … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “Do we find patterns among the stars just for fun or is there some use of these patterns?” Answer: • Long ago, people used star patterns (constellations) to help find directions when traveling. • Sailors and travelers could recognize these patterns in the night sky and use them to navigate. … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “What will happen if the Sun is not visible for a few days? (1) We may have to depend on artificial lighting during the day. (2) … (3) …” Answer (sample ideas): • If there is no sunlight, plants cannot make food and might start to weaken. • We would … Read more
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN-TEXT QUESTIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Question: “Which characteristics help you in differentiating yourself from a car? For instance, a car does not grow. Does it mean it is non-living?” Answer: • We can grow and breathe on our own, but a car cannot. • Because a car does not grow, breathe, or show other living features, … Read more