Ascend EVS-II G3 WB Part 2_NS.pdf 1 8/2/2023 12:00:01 PM 3Grade ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-II WORKBOOK Part - 2 Name: _________________________________________ Section: ________________ Roll No.: ______________ School: ________________________________________
WORKBOOK FEATURES Space explorations are conducted by NASA, ESA, ISRO and so on. Write the full forms of any two of these. Write two lines about any one of them. Practice Worksheets _______________________________ Practice questions based on NCF guidelines to I Explore foster critical and higher-order thinking skills Extends the application of Map Practice the concept to advanced and challenging questions Develops spatial thinking abilities and sharpens map-work skills for improved application and 4 that meet the criteria of analysis of the concepts learned higher-order thinking skills Encourage students to write their own 3 Why do you think that the men in Kerala and Tamil answers in their notebooks. . Nadu wear mundus? . _________________________________________________ Circle the Correct Word I Apply 1) The Northern Mountains / Plains can be Questions that promote found between India and China. application of the concept to real-life scenarios I Understand 2 INQUIRY-BASED Questions aimed at engaging students with the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the concepts learned What is drawn to mark events in the Explore More Think and Answer order in which they took place? Research-based Questions that encourage (A) lifeline (B) timeline 1 activities to explore critical thinking and (C) number line (D) future more about the concept engagement with the concept Do it Yourself Now I Will Act I Remember Creative activities for Ideas for activities to deeper engagement apply the concept in Recollecting critical information with the concept real-life situations related to the ‘who’, ‘what’,‘when’ and ‘where’ of the concept Try it Out Now I Can Answer Experiential activities Questions to check for to encourage deeper understanding of the engagement with the concept concept learned SKILL-BASED Nameslip_PPS_V2_G3_SST_WB.indd 2 7/29/2023 4:45:43 PM
CONTENTS 7) India's Location 01 and Physical Features Skill-Based 06 Practice Worksheet 4 8) Languages, Food and Clothing Skill-Based 09 Practice Worksheet 5 15 9) Communities and Festivals Inquiry-Based 17 10) The Solar System Skill-Based 20 25 Practice Worksheet 6 11) Our Occupations Inquiry-Based 27 Map Practice 30 Nameslip_PPS_V2_G3_SST_WB.indd 3 7/21/2023 6:38:46 PM
CLASSKLAP AND NCF Education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our children and 251 empowering them to become well-rounded individuals. The latest National 4 3 Curriculum Framework (NCF), furthering the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focuses on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while also nurturing values of inclusivity, collaboration and democratic citizenship. The development of foundational literacy and numeracy is also a core goal of the NCF. ClassKlap by Eupheus partners with schools, supporting them through the steps of planning, teaching, learning, personal revision and assessment to equip students with the desired knowledge and skills relevant to the 21st century. The present series is a learning resource that not only meets the requirements of the NCF but also engages and captivates young minds. Here are some salient features of this series. NCF-aligned learning tool Description Skill-based lessons in textbook and workbook Lessons are structured as per Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy Inquiry-based lessons (Remember-Understand-Apply-Analyse-Evaluate-Create) and LSRW in textbook and (Listening-Speaking-Reading-Writing) skills for English. workbook Lessons are structured based on a Socratic approach using a Highlight features question-answer format, aiming at discovery-based learning as per NCF guidelines. Exploratory activities in the workbook facilitate holistic Practice Worksheets learning of the skills and concepts and foster a sense of curiosity and exploration among students. Features such as Poetry Appreciation, Maths Lab, Think Like a Scientist, Life Skills and others help learners engage in research, application-oriented learning and the development of scientific temper; Student Reflection sheets foster the skill of reflecting on one’s own learning progress. Practice Worksheets are aligned with the goals of sharpening critical thinking, evidence-based thinking and higher-order thinking skills, as per NCF guidelines. The books contain the following overarching features recommended in the NCF: a logical and spiralling progression of frameworks adopted for Grammar, Maths and EVS inclusive representation of gender and diversity for the heterogeneous Indian classroom learner-centred content, vibrant illustrations, diagrams and photographs along with age-appropriate language a variety of question types with scaffolded and independent practice to meet the needs of different students We are confident that this series will serve as a valuable tool to accomplish the aims of the NCF and help transform teaching-learning in classrooms. We sincerely hope that our young learners develop genuine curiosity and love for learning. Nameslip_PPS_V2_G3_SST_TB.indd 6 7/21/2023 6:21:38 PM
7 India’s Location and Physical Features I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) What distance does India cover from north to south? [ ] [ ] (A) 3,134 km (B) 3,214 km (C) 3,300 km (D) 3,424 km 2) Which is the world’s highest mountain range? (A) the Himalayas (B) the Andes (C) the Alps (D) the Aravali Fill in the Blanks 3) India is the third-largest country in ________________________. 4) India is surrounded by ________________________ neighbouring countries. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Which water body lies to the south of India? Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6) Based on its physical features, how many regions can India be divided into? Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Short Answer Question 7) Which is the largest region in India? What is the shape of this region? Ans.������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 1 1 7/11/2023 2:08:50 PM
I Understand Circle the Correct Word 8) The Northern Mountains / Plains can be found between India and China. 9) The Great Indian Desert does not receive much rain / sunlight. 10) The Yamuna / Ganga river flows through Bihar. 11) Godavari is an important river in the Deccan Plateau / Central Highlands. Short Answer Questions 12) Do you think life in the Great Indian Desert is easy? Give one reason for your answer. Ans.������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 13) Why is the Northern Plains excellent for farming? Ans.������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Long Answer Question 14) Every region affects the lives of people and animals living there. How do you think the Northern Mountains affect the lives of the people and the animals living there? Ans.������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2 India’s Location and Physical Features Visa_G3_SST_L07_WB_Part 1_V1.indd 2 7/21/2023 10:57:16 AM
I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) Mani Kumaran clicked this photo of his father at work. Mani’s father fishes in the Bay of Bengal. Where does Mani live? [ ] (A) in the Western Coastal Plains (B) in the Northern Mountains (C) in the Eastern Coastal Plains (D) in the Northern Plains [ ] 16) Pramila visited several holy cities on the banks of the river Ganga. Which region of India did she visit? (A) the Islands (B) the Northern Plains (C) the Great Indian Desert (D) the Peninsular Plateau Short Answer Questions 17) Read what Peter has to say about his recent trip. Which region of India did he visit? What makes you think he visited that region? It was very hot, and there were hardly any trees or plants. But I saw many camels. I even took a camel ride. Ans.������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ India’s Location and Physical Features 3 Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 3 7/11/2023 2:08:50 PM
18) Fatima stays in Tinsukia, Assam. Use the given maps to answer the following. a) the region where her house is located Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ b) the river closest to her house Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ c) names of two neighbouring countries Ans. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4 India’s Location and Physical Features Visa_G3_SST_L07_WB_Part 1_V1.indd 4 7/20/2023 4:18:50 PM
Long Answer Question 19) Picture A shows a desert and Picture B shows a rice field. Can both these places be part of the same region? Why or why not? Explain. Picture A Picture B Ans.������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ I Explore Long Answer Question 20) Make a list of the different physical features of your area. You can take the help of adults at home. Write a paragraph explaining how these physical features affect your life. Hint: Describe the weather, the availability of water and the different kinds of vegetables and fruits that grow there. Ans.������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ India’s Location and Physical Features 5 Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 5 7/11/2023 2:08:51 PM
Practice Worksheet 4 1) Complete the following graphic organiser. [Critical Thinking] Great This region is also Indian known as the Desert _______________ Desert. The summers are ____________ and the winters are _______________ in this region. 2) Read the given statement and the reason. Then, choose the best option. [Critical Thinking] Statement (S): Animals in the Great Indian Desert have special organs to store food. Reason (R): Food is plentiful in the Great Indian Desert. (A) Both S and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of S. (B) S is false, R is true. (C) S is true, R is false. (D) Both S and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of S. 3) Choose the correctly matched pair from the given options. [Critical Thinking] (A) Deccan Plateau : Maharashtra (B) Central Highland : Karnataka (C) Great Indian Desert : Madhya Pradesh (D) Coastal Plains : Uttar Pradesh 6 8/3/2023 10:44:08 AM Visa_G3_SST_EX4_NEP_ India_s Loca_Phy Fts_v2.indd 6
4) Look at the given pictures and answer the questions that follow. [Critical Thinking] The Northern Mountains The Coastal Plains a) Why do the animals found in the Northern Mountains have thick fur? b) How do you think the lives of people living in the Northern Mountains and the Coastal Plains are different? Mention at least two differences. 5) Work in pairs. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. [Collaboration, Communication, Discover and Learn] Rashi saw a picture of Goats in Ladakh Goats in Pune a goat that looks very different from the ones that she has seen so far. She wants to tell Meher about it. Rashi: Meher, look at this picture of a goat. Meher: That is not a goat! It looks so different from the goats we see around us. Maybe Morad will know more about this animal. Meher and Rashi take the picture to Morad. Morad: Wow! What a beautiful picture. This is a mountain goat. It is found in Leh in the Ladakh region. Rashi: It looks so different from the goats we see here in Pune. TrParaincintigcePaWtcohrkysheet 4 77 Visa_G3_SST_EX4_NEP_ India_s Loca_Phy Fts_v2.indd 7 7/21/2023 6:41:22 PM
a) Apart from the animals found in the region, mention any one difference between Pune and Ladakh. b) Which of the following groups of animals would one find in the Ladakh region? (A) snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear, Tibetan hare (B) Royal Bengal tiger, desert fox, leopard (C) rhino, tiger, elephant 8 Practice Worksheet 4 Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 8 7/11/2023 2:08:55 PM
8 Languages, Food and Clothing I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of these languages is used by the majority of people [ ] in Maharashtra? [ ] (A) Bengali (B) Bhojpuri (C) Nepali (D) Marathi 2) Which of these official languages is used by the central government of India? (A) Hindi (B) Kannada (C) Telugu (D) Tamil Fill in the Blanks 3) There are ________________________ official languages in India. 4) All Indians are united by the same ________________________. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Name one Indian language that is not an official language of India. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6) How many languages are there in India? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 9 9 7/11/2023 2:08:55 PM
Short Answer Question 7) What does ‘official language’ mean? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ I Understand Match the Following Choose from the box and write the names of the states the following clothing styles belongs to. Jammu and Kashmir Rajasthan Karnataka Nagaland 8) 9) _________________________ _________________________ 10) 11) _________________________ _________________________ Short Answer Questions 12) Why does the staple diet and clothing change in different regions? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 10 Languages, Food and Clothing Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 10 7/11/2023 2:08:56 PM
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 13) What does ‘multilingual’ mean? Give one example. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Identify the region shaded on the map. Write four characteristics of this region. Ans. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Languages, Food and Clothing 11 Visa_G3_SST_L08_WB_Part 2_V1.indd 11 7/20/2023 4:34:01 PM
I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) If Janaki can speak English and Marathi, then which of the following [ ] is true? (A) She is bilingual. (B) She is trilingual. (C) She is monolingual. (D) She is multilingual. 16) Aswan lives in Karnataka. But his family lives in another state. His mother makes ‘tathu’, a popular food in that state. He likes ‘tathu’ a lot. Which language do you think his family speaks? [ ] (A) Ao (B) Punjabi (C) Urdu (D) Tamil Short Answer Questions 17) Why do you think that the men in Kerala and Tamil Nadu wear mundus? Ans. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 18) Ashwini goes on a trip with her parents. • She first goes to a state where she enjoys eating vindaloo. • She ends her trip in a state where most people speak Malayalam. Identify the states that she visited. What type of climate does she observe during her trip? Ans. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Languages, Food and Clothing Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 12 7/11/2023 2:08:56 PM
Long Answer Question 19) Read the clues given below and solve the crossword. Across 2) People of Mizoram speak this language. 4) It is the official language of India along with Hindi. 7) This language is spoken in the state of Punjab. 8) People of this state speak Tamil. Down 1) It means variety or range of different things. 3) It affects the culture of each region along with the physical features. 5) It is the language, food and clothing of a group of people. 6) People of this state eat bhakari and bharit. 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 Languages, Food and Clothing 13 Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 13 7/11/2023 2:08:56 PM
I Explore Long Answer Question 20) People of different states celebrate different festivals. During the celebration of these festivals, people cook various tasty traditional food dishes. Find out three friends from your neighbourhood who belong to different communities. Ask them questions and fill the following table. Ans. Photograph Photograph Photograph of food dish of food dish of food dish Name of _______________ _______________ _______________ the friend Name of the food dish Ingredients Taste (sour/ sweet/spicy) 14 Languages, Food and Clothing Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 14 7/11/2023 2:08:56 PM
Practice Worksheet 5 1) Complete the following graphic organiser. [Critical Thinking] The climate of this region is either very hot or very ________________. Gujarat Woollen shawls are used to keep warm during ____________________. The staple diet in this region is ________________ and meat. 2) Read the given statement and the reason. Then, choose the best option. [Critical Thinking] Statement (S): Most Indians are bilingual, and many are multilingual. Reason (R): In India, people often speak more than one language. (A) Both S and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of S. (B) S is false, R is true. (C) S is true, R is false. (D) Both S and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of S. 3) Choose the correctly matched pair from the given options. [Critical Thinking] (A) Goa : Konkani (B) Maharashtra : Kannada (C) Tamil Nadu : Marathi (D) Nagaland : Urdu Visa_G3_SST_EX5_NEP_ India_s Loca_Lang, Food and Clothing_v2.indd 15 15 8/3/2023 10:44:50 AM
4) Look at the given pictures and answer the questions that follow. [India and Culture, Holistic Learning] Karthik from Tamil Nadu Afshan from Jammu and Kashmir a) If Karthik visits Afshan, which of the following things is he most likely to eat? (A) rice and vegetables (B) kulcha and rogan josh (C) idli and sambhar b) Do you think Afshan will be able to understand Karthik if he communicates using Tamil? Mention any one way in which they can communicate with each other. 5) Work in pairs. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. [Collaboration, Critical Thinking, India and Culture] The Jain family is having lunch with the Irani family. Meher: Rashi, would you like to taste this patrani machchi? It is a famous Parsi dish made with fish. Rashi: I am sure it is very tasty. But, I am a vegetarian! My family members are Jain, and they are all vegetarians. Meher: Wow! That is interesting. We know very few vegetarian families. Most of our Parsi families and friends love patrani machchi and mutton dhansak. Rashi: Have you noticed that we speak different languages at home as well? You speak Gujarati, and I speak Marwari. Yet, we both live in the same country. Meher: We are so different but so similar at the same time! a) Name any two states that have similar food and clothing styles. Explain in two lines. b) Most people in India speak more than one language. What in your opinion are two advantages of speaking more than one language? 16 Practice Worksheet 5 Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 16 7/11/2023 2:08:58 PM
Communities and Festivals 9 Do It Yourself Learn about your partner. Discuss the following points with your partner. • language or languages they speak • the religion(s) they and their family members follow • state or region their ancestors belonged to • two of their hobbies • their favourite actor or actress Make a booklet with the information you collect from them and add their photographs to it. You can take help of the examples provided for you. Were there any similarities or differences between you and your partner? Now I Can Answer 1) Which of the following tell us more about a community’s culture and tradition? (A) festivals (B) occupations (C) parties (D) hobbies 2) Which of the following days is celebrated as Children’s Day? (A) 14 April (B) 13 November (C) 2 October (D) 14 November Visa_G3_EVS2_WB_L09_V2.indd 17 17 7/21/2023 6:43:07 PM
3) Which of the following do people of a community share? (A) ideas (B) experiences (C) interests (D) all of these 4) Mohan follows Hinduism. He is a cricketer and speaks Oriya at home. Which of the following communities does he belong to? (A) Bihari cricketer (B) Oriya cricketer (C) Tamil Hindu (D) Oriya Christian 5) Festivals can be broadly divided into national, ________________________ and religious festivals. 6) Music, dance, drama and drawing are various forms of _________________ practised by different communities. 7) Republic Day is celebrated on 26 January. True / False 8) Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated by Malayali people. True / False 9) The first Prime Minister of India was M K Gandhi. True / False 10) Onam is celebrated in Rajasthan. True / False 11) What is the celebration of an event called? 12) What do we call a group that follows the same religion? 13) Define ‘community’. 14) Do different communities celebrate New Year’s Day by different names? Explain with any two examples. 15) The picture shows a festival celebrated by Muslims at the end of a long religious period. What is the festival called? What happens during this religious period? 18 Communities and Festivals Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 18 7/11/2023 2:09:00 PM
16) How are communities formed? Give an example. 17) Look at the pictures and identify the festivals being celebrated. Celebrated by Assamese people C elebrated by Parsi people C elebrated by Malayali people C elebrated by Kannada people Explore More Many festivals have stories behind them. Many others have interesting rituals and fun things to do, eat and wear. Create a scrapbook with information and pictures about any interesting festival. Easter You may or may not celebrate this festival but would like to explore it further. You can speak to people who celebrate it or use the internet to find out more about it. Make your scrapbook as interesting as you can. Ganesh Chaturthi Communities and Festivals 19 Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 19 7/11/2023 2:09:02 PM
10 The Solar System I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) On which planet do fast storms blow? [ ] (A) (B) Jupiter Earth (C) (D) Mars Neptune 2) Which heavenly body forms a bright tail when it is close to the Sun? [ ] (A) asteroid (B) comet (C) star (D) planet Fill in the Blanks 3) The name of our galaxy is the ________________________. 4) The Halley’s Comet will probably be seen again in ________________________. 20 7/11/2023 2:09:02 PM Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 20
Very Short Answer Questions 5) What do we call a system where a set of planets continuously moves around a star? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6) How many planets are there in our solar system? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Rocks like these are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Identify and define them. Ans. ���������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� I Understand Circle the Correct Word 8) Mars is the fourth / fifth planet from the Sun. 9) Jupiter / Saturn is the biggest planet in the solar system. 10) The Earth has one natural satellite/ three natural satellites. 11) Rakesh Sharma became the first Russian / Indian to travel to space. Short Answer Questions 12) Why is Venus the hottest planet in our solar system? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ The Solar System 21 Visa_G3_SST_L10_WB_Part 2_V1.indd 21 7/27/2023 4:57:52 PM
13) Read the clues and solve the riddles. (a) My axis is very tilted. I am the seventh planet in the solar system. Who am I? ________________________ (b) I was sent to study Mars in 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Who am I? ________________________ (c) Countless galaxies are a part of me. Who am I? ________________________ (d) We are found in large numbers in the sky. The Sun is one of our kind. Who are we? ________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Which planet is called the ‘living planet’? Write any three things which make it possible for living things to grow on this planet and not on other planets. Ans. ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which of the following heavenly bodies have humans travelled to? [ ] (A) the Moon (B) the Sun (C) Jupiter (D) asteroid 22 The Solar System Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 22 7/11/2023 2:09:03 PM
16) A scientist sent a rocket to Uranus. Now, she wants to send it to a colder planet. Which among the following planets should she send it to? [ ] (A) Jupiter (B) Neptune (C) Earth (D) Mars Short Answer Questions 17) Number the following events in the order they happened. India launches Mangalyaan to study Mars. Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to travel to space. Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to travel to space. 18) How is space exploration in recent times different from the way it was long ago? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Kalpana Chawla, an astronaut of Indian origin, met with an accident on her way back from a space journey. Do you think space explorations should be well planned? Write any three points to support your answer. Ans. ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� The Solar System 23 Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 23 7/11/2023 2:09:03 PM
I Explore Long Answer Question 20) Space explorations are conducted by NASA, ESA, ISRO and so on. Write the full forms of any two of these. Write two lines about any one of them. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 24 The Solar System Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 24 7/11/2023 2:09:04 PM
Practice Worksheet 6 1) Complete the following graphic organiser. [Critical Thinking] Stars Stars are burning, A star is made up of ___________________ ___________________ shaped objects in and it is very space. ___________________. 2) Read the given statement and the reason. Then, choose the best option. [Critical Thinking] Statement (S): Natural satellites reflect the light of the stars. Reason (R): Natural satellites have their own light. (A) Both S and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of S. (B) S is false, R is true. (C) S is true, R is false. (D) Both S and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of S. 3) Choose the correctly matched pair from the given options. [Critical Thinking] (A) natural satellite : like a mirror (B) solar system : nine planets (C) Jupiter : very tilted axis (D) Uranus : very hot Visa_G3_SST_EX6_NEP_The Sun and the Planets_v2.indd 25 25 8/3/2023 10:45:26 AM
4) Look at the given picture and answer the questions that follow. [Holistic Learning] a) Why do you think humans should explore space? Give one reason. b) Did you know that a dog named Laika was the first Mangalyaan animal sent to space all alone? Do you think it is cruel to send animals to space to test if astronauts can survive? Can you think of any other option for space exploration? 5) Work in pairs. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. [Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking] The children and Mrs Irani are watching the night sky from their terrace. M rs Irani: Look at the bright stars tonight. All these stars are far off in space. Rashi: But what is ‘space’? The night sky Morad: Space is the place beyond the Earth, where all the stars and other planets are. Meher: What is the difference between a star and a planet? Is the Earth a star or a planet? a) How do you think the Earth would be different if it was a star? (A) It would be very hot and life would not be possible. (B) It would be very cold and windy. (C) It would be made of rocks of ice. b) Do you think humans should look for other planets to live on? Support your answer with a reason. 26 Practice Worksheet 6 Ascend_G3_SST_Book_WB_Part2.indb 26 7/11/2023 2:09:05 PM
Our Occupations 11 Explore More All the food we eat comes from farms. Many occupations depend on farming. The crops that farmers grow in the fields are sent to factories to make other things. Find out at least six things that are made from the following crops: (a) cotton b) jute (c) sugarcane You can ask your parents or use the internet to find out. Now I Can Answer 1) Which of the following help people to choose their occupations? (A) families and friends (B) dislikes (C) skills and interests (D) clothes 2) Which of the following is an example of an occupation that involves people making things? (A) police (B) doctor (C) farmer (D) teacher 3) This robot cleans floors. Which of the following occupations can be replaced by the robot? (A) (B) (C) (D) Visa_G3_EVS2_WB_L11_V2.indd 27 27 8/3/2023 10:54:04 AM
4) In which of the following occupations is a person making something? (A) (B) (C) (D) 5) ________________________ is spent on buying things and paying bills. 6) When people work, they either do something or ___________________ something. 7) Match the Following. a) 1) keeps our streets clean b) 2) works in factories c) 3) takes care of sick people d) 4) grows different crops 8) Give an example of an occupation that involves a person doing some action. 9) What does a potter make? 10) Define ‘occupation’ with an example. 11) How are new occupations created with the invention of new machines? 28 Our Occupations Visa_G3_EVS2_WB_L11_V2.indd 28 8/3/2023 10:54:05 AM
12) Mention any two differences between the ‘people who do’ and the ‘people who make’. 13) How do you think soldiers serve the people of a country? 14) Madan Singh keeps our neighbourhoods safe. He catches people who try to harm others. Identify the occupation of Madan Singh. If you want to complain about someone doing something wrong, where would you go? Do It Yourself We have learnt about some different occupations. Can you think of any other occupations you have seen or heard about? In groups of three, make a list of some different occupations you know from your experience. Mention whether each occupation involves doing or making something. You can also come dressed as someone who works in one of those occupations for a day. Interact with your classmates as if you are someone whose occupation is that. Try to choose interesting and uncommon occupations and learn from one another. Our Occupations 29 Visa_G3_EVS2_WB_L11_V2.indd 29 8/3/2023 10:54:06 AM
Map Practice 1) On the map of India, colour the following. a) two states in the Northern Plains (green) b) two states in the Peninsular Plateau (blue) c) two states in the Great Indian Desert (yellow) d) a state that has the Eastern Coastal Plains (brown) e) a state that has the Western Coastal Plains (orange) Ans. 30 7/21/2023 10:58:04 AM Map Q G3 WB P2.indd 30
2) Find the names of the rivers using the clues. Write them in the space given. Mark and label the rivers on the map. a) The Gangetic Plain is named after me. ________________________ b) I divide the Peninsular Plateau into two parts. ________________________ c) I flow through the Central Highlands. ________________________ d) I am one of the three main rivers of the Deccan Plateau. ________________________ Ans. Map Practice 31 Map Q G3 WB P2.indd 31 7/20/2023 4:38:35 PM
3) On the map of India, colour and label the states and union territories where the following food dishes are famous. a) bisi bele bhath (yellow) b) dal baati (green) c) rogan josh (blue) d) idli (pink) Ans. 32 Map Practice Map Q G3 WB P2.indd 32 7/21/2023 10:59:51 AM
4) Read the clues and identify the states and union territories to which the following people belong. Colour and label the states on the map of India. a) Shireen wears pheran when she goes out for boating on the Dal Lake. b) Raman wears mundu while visiting a temple near his house. c) Anamika wears parkar polka during the festival of Gudi Padwa. d) Damini wears cotton clothes with mirror work when she goes out with her father. Ans. Map Practice 33 Map Q G3 WB P2.indd 33 7/21/2023 11:01:16 AM
5) Use the map of India to answer the questions. a) This union territory is famous for its pashmina shawls. Identify the union territory and write its capital city on the map. b) Arya lives in West Bengal and speaks Bengali. Colour that state yellow and label it on the map. c) The Thar Desert is located in this state. The weather during the day is very hot. Identify the state and label it on the map. d) Mark a coastal state where fish is an important part of the staple diet. Ans. 34 Map Practice Map Q G3 WB P2.indd 34 7/25/2023 6:39:34 PM
6) On the map of India mark the states where the following festivals are celebrated. a) Poila Baisakh b) Magh Bihu c) Baisakhi d) Onam Ans. Map Practice 35 Map Q G3 WB P2.indd 35 7/20/2023 4:38:35 PM
7) Certain languages are spoken by the majority of the people in a particular state. On the map of India, colour the states in which the following languages are spoken by the majority. Use the colours mentioned beside the languages. a) Gujarati (red) b) Malayalam (purple) c) Manipuri (green) d) Kannada (pink) e) Tamil (brown) f) Oriya (yellow) g) Marathi (orange) h) Telugu (blue) Ans. 36 Map Practice Map Q G3 WB P2.indd 36 7/21/2023 11:04:24 AM
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