Class 3 EVS Book
Class 3 EVS Book
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Benefits of Playing Sports
They keep us fit and healthy.
Outdoor sports like running increases our stamina.
They help build team spirit.
They are asource of relaxation.
They boost creativity and innovation.
They help in developing social skills.
WordsILearnt
stamina- strength
transformation- change
Chabiey-y
Learn,IAnswer
A. Fill in the blanks.
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B. Write T for true and F for false.
I. The FIFA World Cup is associated with Cricket.
2. Some of the exercises performed in gymnastics
are flips and somersaults.
C. Tick () the correct option.
. The ICC World Cup is played every 4 yonn
d. year b. 3years c. 4years
2. Michael Phelps won the highest medals in which Olympic
event?
C. tennis
a. gymnastics b. swimming
D. Answer these questions.
I. State three benefits of playing sports.
2. When and where were the Olympic Games started?
3. Give two examples each of sports played earlier and now.
E. Picture Study
Look at the picture and answer the
questions.
I. Which sport is shown in the
picture?
2. When played at the Olympics,
how many events are there in this sports?
3. At the Olympics, in how many categories do players
compete in this sport? Name the categories.
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" They exchange their
books with each other. Knowing is Fun
" This club also The New DelhiWorld Book Fair is
organises various organised by the National Book
interactive activities, Trust of India. Books from all over
for example. the world are displayed here.
storytellingand poetry
reading.
Words ILearnt
conducts- organises volunteer- a person who
" residents- people living in a offers to do something
particular area without being forced to do it
" welfare- well-being
Chabte) -5.
Learn, IAnswer
A. Write T for true and Ffor false.
I. A Resident Welfare Association (RWA) is not
a part ofa community.
2. A park is a space where people play, read
and relax.
B. Fill in the blanks.
I. ComnN provide space for sports andcultural events.
Centres
2. e s p r e d d s awareness about the importance of
Ü
the Ãnvironment.
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C. Tick ()the correct option.
1. Aplace in the community where people come together to
read different books.
a. park b reading cluby C. social welfare club
2. Agroup of people living together in a particular area.
g, community b. association C. club
D, Answerthese questions.
I. Mention twofunctions of a Resident Welfare Association.
2. Howare community centres helpful to people?
3. What are the functions of a social welfare club?
E. Picture Study VOLUNTEERS
Look at the picture and answer the
questions.
I. What is the meaning of volunteers? DONATION DONATION
BOX BOX
2. What do you think the volunteers do
with the donations?
General
Cross-Connect Awareness
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Toda huts
This type of houseis usually found in the state of Tanil
Nadu.
It is
alsoreferred to as munds. It is made up of bamboo cnes. Grass
isused to cover the roof. It looks like a half barrel.
Knowing isFun
Farmers often live in
farmsteads to take care of
their agricultural fields.
Toda Hut
WordsILearnt
barrel- large round container
repellents- substances that
" budget- money available drive away pests
" disinfectants- chemicals used vital- important
to kill germs
ILearn, IAnswer
Chabie-G
A. Fill in the blanks.
I. A
clean house keeps disease s_away.
2. We should throw the waste products in the
B. Write T for true and F for false.
1. The construction of a house does not
depend
upon climate.
2. A house must be kept free of dust.
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C. Tick () the correct option.
I. Toda huts are found in the state of
a. Assam b. Tamil Nads/ c. Kerala
2. To keep the house free from germs and dust we should use
a disinfectant b. perfume C. talcum nowder
D. Answer these questions.
1. List the factors necessary for the construction o
2.. State any two ways by which we can keep our house clean
and safe.
3. What are Ikra houses made of? Where are they found?
E. Picture Study
1. Compare the two pictures. What is the difference between
them?
2. In which room would youlike to live? Why?
A B
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