Why is water significant for a healthy body?
Water is needed for the digestion of food, formation of blood and to flush out the toxins and waste matter from our body. All food items contain some percentage of water in them.
Why are micronutrients like vitamins and minerals essential for our body?
Vitamins and minerals are micro-nutrients that are needed to fight off diseases.They are also required for the proper functioning of organs and a healthy skin.
Nisha’s teacher is teaching her about water. She asked her to drink lots of water. How many glasses of water is Nisha required to drink?
8-12 glasses of water
What food habits should one follow to stay healthy?
We should follow the following food habits to stay healthy:
Name the nutrients for these food items:
Complete the sentence:
a.A meal taken at night is________.
b.The seed of the ____ tree is used for making chocolates.
c. The tea we drink is obtained from the___ of the tea plant.
d.Oats are the _____ of the plant.
e.______ is needed for the formation of blood and to flush out toxins and waste from the body.
a.dinner
b.cocoa
c.leaves
d.seeds
e.Water
Write whether you agree/ disagree with the given statements?
a.A balanced meal provides the body with correct nutrition.
b.Sugarcane constitute the root of the plant.
c. Spinach, fenugreek and mustard are the leaves of the plant.
d. Tomato is a fruit of the plant.
e. Rice and wheat are the seeds of the plant.
agree
disagree
agree
agree
agree
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet contains all the nutrients in the right proportion which helps in the proper functioning of the body.
List any three ways to cook food.
Baking, roasting and frying.
List the names of some of the textile printing done on clothes.
1.rubber print
2.batik print
3.stencil
4.hand block print
State True or false:
a. Food is composed of just one nutrient.
b. Minerals such as iron are needed for formation of blood.
c. Radish and Beetroot is the stem of the plant that is cultivated for consumption.
d. All food contains some percentage of water in them.
e. Fats help to build bones and muscles.
a. False
b. True
c. False
d. True
e. False
Match the following:
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Column A |
Column B |
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Oil |
Proteins |
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Eggs |
Fats |
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potatoes |
Carbohydrates |
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Leafy vegetables |
Prawn |
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Sea food |
Vitamins and minerals |
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Column A |
Column B |
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Oil |
Fats |
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Eggs |
Proteins |
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potatoes |
Carbohydrates |
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Leafy vegetables |
Vitamins and minerals |
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Sea food |
Prawn |
What is the staple food of West Bengal?
Fish curry and rice
Observe the flowchart and fill the missing blanks?
The cotton grown by her will be sold to the cotton factories. They will manufacture garments from the cotton fibres.
Why do you think water evaporates from wet clothes quickly on dry and sunny days compared to cloudy and humid days?
On dry and sunny days water evaporates quickly from the wet clothes whereas on cloudy and humid days, water takes long time to evaporate.
How does water enter through the ground?
Water enters through the ground through tiny pores in the soil.
Draw water cycle and label its different steps.
Daniel added few ice cubes in a glass of water. After few seconds he saw tiny water droplets all over the surface of glass. Where did the water come from? Identify the process.
The water vapours present in the atmosphere came in contact with the low temperature of glass due to the ice cubes and changed into tiny water droplets. This process is called condensation.
Differentiate between condensation and precipitation.
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Condensation |
Precipitation |
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When water vapour converts into tiny water droplets at low temperature, it is called condensation. |
When water droplets become too heavy and fall down in earth in the form of rain, it is called precipitation. |
Alexander was very upset during his summer vacations due to the soaring temperatures frequent power cuts in his city. His mother suggested that the summer season is equally important for good rainfall. Do you think his mother is right? Why or why not?
Alexander’s mother is right because hot summers will evaporate more water from the water sources, which would eventually return to the Earth in the form of rains.
Fill in the blanks:
a.When water vanishes from water sources, water turns into ________
b.A tree also helps in the process of ________cycle.
c. The process of converting water vapour into water droplets is called ________.
d..Snow is a form of _________ .
e.In India, ___________ depends on the seasonal rainfall.
Apollo’s mother washes clothes and keeps them in sunlight. In the afternoon, the clothes dry up. What happens to the water in the clothes?
The water in the clothes gets evaporated due to the heat of the sun.
Match the picture with the correct processes.
Who controls the working of water cycle?
Nature controls the working of water cycle.
Define water cycle.
The process by which water changes into water vapour and back to water is called water cycle.
Write ‘true’ or ‘false’:
a.It rains because water is always present and stored in sky.
b.Plants also release water from their leaves.
c. Water evaporates only from rivers and lakes and is converted into rain.
d.Glacier and snow are the main source of water for the Himalayan rivers.
e.Water drops become heavy at low temperature.
a.False
b.True
c. False
d.True
e.True
Write an essay on ‘Water conservation’.
Answer may very.
What is the significance of water cycle in nature?
Water cycle ensures that there is no wastage of water and all the living things have the access to fresh water.
Write a slogan on ‘Water conservation’. (with the help of teacher.)
Answer may very.
Make a scrap file on the pictures illustrating water wastage in India.
How can you reuse the water which is used for the purpose of washing clothes?
It can be used for cleaning the floor.
For what other purpose can we use the water that is used to rinse fruits and vegetables?
It can be used to water the plants.
Mention any two games which can be played in ‘singles’ and ‘doubles’.
Lawn tennis and Table tennis.
What is your favourite indoor game? Why?
answer may vary
How many pieces does a player have in Ludo?
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
d. four
What sort of animal is the video game character Sonic?
a. a hedgehog
b. a dog
c. a horse
d. a rabbit
a. a hedgehog
Which chess piece can only move diagonally?
a. the king
b. the queen
c. the bishop
d. the camel
c. the bishop
What is other word used for the following games
a. rope war
b. Cue sport
c. Stappoo
d. Ping pong ball
a. Tug-of-war
b. Billiards
c. Hop scotch
d. Table tennis
Match the game with the correct image
Tick the correct option
Hide & seek is a
a. classic game b. modern game
a. classic game
Write the sport which matches with the related sport
a. run
b. kabadi – kabadi
c. kho
d. green light
a. Cricket
b. Kabaddi
c. Kho-kho
d. Red light green light
Circle the traditional games of India.
Kho-kho Tennis Hockey Gilli danda
Hide and seek Langdi taang
Select the correct option. One word can be used many times.
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indoor outdoor
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a. Football is an _________ game.
b. Chess is an __________ game.
c. Badminton is an __________ game.
d. Ludo is an _________ game.
e. Scramble is an _______ game.
a. outdoor
b. indoor
c. outdoor
d. indoors
e. indoor
Select the equipment which is needed to play badminton.
Fill in the blanks with correct answer
a. Everyone ________ to play games.
b. Games have a set of __________ that players must follow to play fairly.
c. We must play with everyone including those who are poor or __________ challenged.
d. ___________ is the national game of India.
e. We should ______ fight while playing the games.
a. loves
b. rules
c. physically
d. Hockey
e. not
Give one word for the following
a. Indoor game which is also known as ping pong.
b. Game played with the cue sticks
c. Board game, played using uniform and small disks of wood
d. Board game, played with black and white chessmen
e. Word game for two to four players where they score points by forming words
a. Table tennis
b. Billiards
c. Carrom
d. Chess
e. Scramble
Why should we play games?
We should play games because they not only provide fun, but also keep us fit and active.
Where was the commonwealth games organised in India?
Common wealth games was organised in New Delhi in India.
When was commonwealth games organised in India?
Common wealth games was organised on 3rd October 2010 in India.
Which of these is an outdoor game?
a. Scramble
b. Tennis
c. Billiards
d. Table tennis
b. Tennis
Which of these is an indoor game?
a. Ludo
b. Basketball
c. Football
d. Kho-kho
a. Ludo
What are outdoor games?
Outdoor games are those that we play outside the house either in a playground or in a stadium.
Which type of stones were used by early humans to make spear?
They used hard and sharp edged stones to make spear.
What kind of food was eaten by early humans?
The early humans used to eat fruits, vegetables, roots of some plants.
Name the first tool made by early humans.
Spear
How did the early humans communicate with each other?
They did not have any language, but used gestures or hand movements to communicate and talk with each other.
What is the scientific name of early humans?
Homo sapiens
Where were the earliest remains of hominids found?
The earliest remains of hominids were found in Africa.
What were the early humans called as?
The early humans were also called as called ‘Hominids’.
Write whether the following statements are true/false.
a. Dog was the first animal tamed by the early humans.
b. Axe was not used by early humans to plough fields.
c. The first cart invented by early humans was spear.
d. Iron and copper were the first metals discovered by early humans.
a.True
b.False
c.False
d.False
For what purposes, river was used by early humans?
River was the best source of fresh drinking water, irrigation and fish.
Name the first metals discovered by early humans.
Iron and copper were the first metals discovered by early humans.
Why this age of early humans was referred as the iron age?
Early humans used iron tools in this age. Hence it is referred as ‘iron age’.
List the tools used by early humans for clearing jungles.
Axe, hammer and spear were tools used by the early humans for clearing jungles.
How did the early humans get the idea of inventing wheel?
Early humans saw the round logs of woods rolling down the hill slopes, and they realized that rounded objects can be used under the carts, and thus wheel was invented.
Write whether you agree/ disagree with the given statements:
a. Dogs helped early humans in hunting.
b. Horses were used by early humans for rearing milk.
c.Early humans were called as food-hunters.
d.Spear was a sharp wooden stick which helped in hunting animals.
e.The early humans lived in communities.
Agree
Disagree
Agree
Agree
Agree
How did early humans made their pots?
Earlier, they used to make pots by punching a hole in the bowl of clay. After putting layers of clay to make pot, they dried it. Later on with the discovery of fire they used to bake pots in fire.
Name the first cart made by the early humans with no wheels.
Sledge
How did the early humans spend their leisure time?
The early humans used to spend their leisure time in singing, dancing, painting and making pots from clay.
Why did early humans settled near river?
Early humans got settled near river, as the soil was soft and easy to plough.
Match the following:
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Column A |
Column B |
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Buffaloes |
cart of early humans |
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Sledge |
ploughing fields |
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Dogs |
first animal domesticated by early humans. |
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Horses |
tents |
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Animal skins |
carrying loads |
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Sharp edged stone |
spear |
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Column A |
Column B |
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Buffaloes |
ploughing fields |
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Sledge |
cart of early humans |
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Dogs |
first animal domesticated by early humans |
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Horses |
carrying loads |
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Animal skins |
tents |
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Sharp edged stone |
spear |
What was the only source of fresh water for the early humans?
River
Write whether you agree/disagree with the given statements:
a.Victorial memorial is a famous historical monument in Kolkata.
b.The botanical garden in Kochi is oldest in India.
c.Mangalavanam bird sanctuarysituated in the heart of Kochi city.
a.agree.
b.disagree
c.agree
Give a brief account for the economy of Mumbai.
Bollywood film industry is located in Mumbai. Apart from this, it is also a hub for many industries like textile, pharmaceuticals, and plastic. The city houses important financial institutions such as the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the SEBI, thereby making it the financial capital of India.
Fill in the blanks:
a._________is a favourite sweetdish made for Lord Ganesha in Mumbai.
b.The area off the coast of Mumbai, rich in petroleum is called_________.
a.Modak
b.Mumbai high
State whether the following statements are true or false.
a. Pani puri is a famous street food in Mumbai.
b. Vishakhapatnam is also known as the financial capital of North-east India.
a.True.
b.False.
Name the following:
Identify the following famous deserts of different cities:
a.Shrikhand
b.Mishti doi
Identify the occasion from the given image.
Pongal festival in Chennai
Match the images in column A to their respective states in column B.
Give one word for the following:
a.Detroit of India
b.Financial capital of India
c.Riverine port in India
a.Chennai
b.Mumbai.
c.Kolkata
Complete the following table:
Give a brief account of history of Mumbai.
The name ‘Mumbai’ is derived from Maha Amba “Mumbadevi”. Mumbai was once a cluster of seven islands. These islands were presented to King Charles II, in 1661, as part of the dowry, when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal.
List some of the famous tourist attractions in Mumbai.
1) Juhu beach
2) Marine Drive & Chowpatty Beach
3) Gateway of India
4) Elephanta Caves
5) Bandra-Worli sea link
Identify the places in the images below:
Asher did an experiment instructed by her teacher. She tied a transparent plastic packet on a leaf and observed the packet after 2 hours. The plastic packet had tiny water droplets in it. Where did the water come in the plastic packet? Mention the process involved in it.
The water was released from the leaves of the plant by the process of transpiration.
Rachel’s teacher discussed about the importance of trees to maintain the water cycle. Do you agree or disagree with Rachel’s teacher?
Agree. Plants, through the process of transpiration release water vapours in the atmosphere and help to continue the water cycle.
Take two bowls with equal measurement of water. Keep one bowl under sunlight and keep the other bowl inside a room. In the evening, collect the bowls and observe them.
Did you notice any change? Give reasons for your observation.
the bowl kept under sunlight will have less water compared to the bowl kept in the room. Due to sunlight water evaporated from the first bowl.
Have you heard about the term ‘rainwater harvesting’? Ask your parents whether they practice rainwater harvesting. Also find out the benefit of this process.
Answers may vary
Raymond’s mother boiled water in a kettle. When water boiled, steam oozed out of the kettle’s nozzle. His mother took some ice cubes in a glass and placed them near the nozzle. Immediately water droplets appeared on the surface of the glass. Identify the different processes which happened during this procedure.
The different processes which happened were evaporation in which water changed into water vapour and condensation, in which the water changed into water droplets.
How do you think, people live in places where less rainfall happens?
In places where less rainfall happens, people utilise rainwater in every possible way and store them for future use.
Unscramble the following words and define them.
a.V A P E R A T O I O N
b.R E C I PP T A T I I O N
c. O N D E C S A T I N O N
d.R A N T P I R S T I O N A
e.A T E R W Y C C E L
a.E V A P O R A T I O N- The process by which water is converted into water vapour.
b.P R E C I P I T A T I O N- The process by which condensed water falls in the form of rain.
c. C O N D E N S A T I O N – The process by which water vapour converts into water droplets.
d.T R A N S P I R A T I O N- The process by which plants release water vapour from their leaves.
e.W A T E R C Y C L E- The process by which water converts into water vapour and then converts into water.
Circle the odd one out:
b. 
Dhokla is prepared by steaming, whereas fries and fritters are made by frying.
b. 
Momos are prepared by steaming, whereas bread and cakes are made by baking.
Circle the cooked food items.
Which of this instrument is used for baking?
Make a scrap file illustrating the famous places, people and culture, economy of the major cities near water like Mumbai, Kolkata, Kochi ,Chennai And Vishakhapatnam.
Hint:
Mumbai
Famous Places- Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves
Famous people- Anil Ambani (businessman), Mukesh Ambani (businessman)
Famous Culture:
Official Language-Marathi
Food- Vada pao, Pav bhaji
Economy-Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Answer may vary
Charlotte has visited Mumbai for the first time. Which all famous places, would you refer her to visit?
Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Elephanta caves
Gateway of India
Marine drive and Chowpatty beach
Juhu beach
Which festival is famous for its snakeboat races?
Pongal festival.
Complete the sentence:
______is the dance form, famous in Mumbai.
a.Lavani b.Bihu c.Garba