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Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 1: Maps and Globes Think 1) What does Rashi’s father want her to use to plan her holiday? (TB, Pg. 2) (A) the internet and newspapers (B) maps and a globe (C) maps and her school textbooks (D) a globe and a magazine Ans. (B) maps and a globe Application 1) We cannot use a map of a country, city or neighbourhood to make a globe. Do you know why? (TB, Pg. 7) Ans. A country, city or neighbourhood is a part of the Earth’s sphere. It is not a complete sphere in itself. To make a globe we would need a map of the whole world. Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) 1) Look at a globe and point out the following. (TB, Pg. 7)  ‡ WKH(TXDWRU  ‡ DFRQWLQHQWLQWKHVRXWKHUQKHPLVSKHUH  ‡ DFRQWLQHQWZKLFKLVLQDOOIRXUKHPLVSKHUHV  ‡ WKHFRQWLQHQWZKHUH,QGLDLVORFDWHG TB: Maps and Globes

Teacher Reference: Textbook Ans. the Asia: the continent where (TXDWRU India is located Africa: a continent which is in all four hemispheres Australia: a continent located in the southern hemisphere Note to Teacher: We have used a map instead of a globe here for easier understanding. TB: Maps and Globes

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 2: Latitudes and Longitudes Think 1) What does Rashi’s father ask her to use to find the location of a place on the globe? (TB, Pg. 8) (A) only latitudes (B) latitudes and longitudes (C) only longitudes (D) the internet Ans. (B) latitudes and longitudes Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.)  8VLQJDWLPH]RQHPDSÀOOLQWKHWDEOH(TB, Pg. 14) Ans. The time at: Greenwich Time (0°) The time at: 2° W is DP SP 2° E is SP [2 × 4 = 8 [2 × 4 = 8 6RSPPLQXWHV 6RSPPLQXWHV SP@ DP@ 5° E is 1:20 p.m. 5° W is 12:40 p.m. SP 80° E is 5:20 a.m. 80° W is 6:40 p.m. DP 100° E is 9:40 a.m. 100° W is 8:20 p.m. DP TB: Latitudes and Longitudes

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 3: The Climatic Zones of the Earth Think 1) Do you think it will be cold in New Zealand during December? (TB, Pg. 15) (A) yes (B) no (C) maybe (D) do not know Ans. (B) no Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.)  /RRNDWWKHFOLPDWLF]RQHVPDSJLYHQLQWKLVOHVVRQ8VLQJDQDWODVÀQGRXWWKH zones in which the following countries are located. (TB, Pg. 20) Ans. ‡  *HUPDQ\\ ² North Temperate Zone  ‡ 6DXGL$UDELD ² Torrid Zone and North Temperate Zone  ‡ 6LQJDSRUH ² Torrid Zone  ‡ 1LJHULD ² Torrid Zone  ‡ )UDQFH ² North Temperate Zone  ‡ 1RUZD\\ ² North Temperate Zone and North Frigid Zone TB: The Climatic Zones of the Earth

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 4: Early Human Beings Think 1) Which animal did early human beings look like? (TB, Pg. 1) (A) fish (B) lizard (C) ape (D) bird Ans. (C) ape Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) 1) Look at the two pictures on the next page. The clothes shown are different from each other. Discuss the following. ‡ WKHGLIIHUHQFHEHWZHHQWKHPEDVHGRQWKHPDWHULDO ‡ RQHVSHFLDOIHDWXUHRIHDFKLWHPRIFORWKLQJ(TB, Pg. 4) Picture A Picture B TB: Early Human Beings

Teacher Reference: Textbook Ans. Picture A Picture B 1) The clothes are made of grass, 1) The clothes are made from different animal skin and fur. kinds of material. 2) All the materials are almost of a 2) Many colours and patterns can be similar colour. seen on the clothes. 3) The materials appear to be very 3) Lightweight materials are used to heavy and rough. make the clothing. Special feature: The clothes in Picture A were made by the people themselves. The clothes in Picture B represents the clothes we wear today. We go to a shop to buy these clothes. TB: Early Human Beings

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 5: Ancient Civilizations Think 1) What did human beings start to build? (TB, Pg. 6) (A) zoos (B) museums (C) cities (D) bridges Ans. (C) cities Application 1) Look at the map and answer the questions. (TB, Pg. 9) Mesopotamian Civilization Chinese Civilization Egyptian Civilization Indus Valley Civilization TB: Ancient Civilizations

Teacher Reference: Textbook 1) Were there any civilizations in the very cold areas? Ans. According to the map, there were no civilizations in the very cold areas. 2) Why do you think this happened? Ans. This happened because the climate was too cold to grow crops and live. Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) 1) Find out which ancient city had a place called the Great Bath. Name the civilization that it belonged to. Discuss three important features of this civilization. (TB, Pg. 9) Ans. The Great Bath was in an ancient city called Mohenjo-daro. This city was a part of the Indus Valley Civilization. The three important features of this civilization are the following. a) The Indus Valley Civilization was known for its careful town planning. b) There was a neat drainage system. The drains carrying waste water from all the houses were covered. c) Agriculture and domesticating animals were major occupations in the Indus Valley Civilization. TB: Ancient Civilizations

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 6: Some Powerful Dynasties of India Think 1) Is India still ruled by kings and queens? (TB, Pg. 11) (A) yes (B) no (C) maybe (D) do not know Ans. (B) no Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) 1) If you were a king or queen, what would you do for your kingdom? What would you like to be known for? Discuss these questions in groups of three. (TB, Pg. 15) Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Good rulers need to be very caring towards their people. I would have kept a strong army and navy. This would keep my people safe from foreign attacks. I would support trade, education and art. I would like to be known for my work for children and improving the education system. TB: Some Powerful Dynasties of India

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 7: The Mughal Empire Think 1) Meher wants to know if there were dynasties in India (TB, Pg. 16) (A) before the Mughal dynasty. (B) during the Mauryan dynasty. (C) after the Chola dynasty. (D) in 1900 AD. Ans. (C) after the Chola dynasty. Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) 1) In a dynasty, a ruler’s child becomes the next ruler. This means that, sometimes, a person who cannot be a good king or queen rules the kingdom. Greedy and cruel people can become rulers. Discuss three qualities of a good ruler with your partner. Do you think dynasties are good, or do you think they are bad? Why? (TB, Pg. 19) Ans. Learner’s response Sample:$JRRGUXOHUPXVWEHÀUPZKLOHIDFLQJHQHPLHV7KH\\VKRXOGEHYHU\\ caring towards their people. They should work hard and make their kingdom great. I do not think dynasties are good as the people cannot choose their leaders. TB: The Mughal Empire

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 8: India’s Democratic Government Think 1) What do you think Rashi’s parents will do at the polling station? (TB, Pg. 1) (A) pick up a relative (B) take part in the elections (C) see a railway museum (D) book a train ticket Ans. (B) take part in the elections Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) 1) Discuss with your classmates about how things would be if you lived under the rule of a king (monarchy) instead of a democracy. Hint: You can discuss the absence of elections and the lack of freedom to express your thoughts and opinions. (TB, Pg. 5) Ans. Learner’s response Sample: If we lived under the rule of a king, we would not have elections. People would have to accept the laws made by the king. We would not have freedom of expression. Less time would be spent on discussion about rules for the kingdom as the ruler would take all the decisions by themselves. TB: India’s Democratic Government

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 9: Local Administration Think 1) Where did Rashi’s father go to complain? (TB, Pg. 6) (A) the doctor (B) the school (C) the office (D) the Municipal Corporation Ans. (D) the Municipal Corporation Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) 1) What role does the citizen play in their local self-government? Find out information about this from the newspaper, library or the internet. (TB, Pg. 11) Ans. Learner’s response Sample: In a local self-government, the citizen plays an important part in the making of rules for their locality. They choose the members of the local government body. They can also suggest improvements for their neighbourhood and push the local administrations to make these improvements. TB: Local Administration

Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 10: People with Physical Disabilities Think 1) Who is the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest? (TB, Pg. 12) (A) Rashi (B) Tenzing Norgay (C) Arunima Sinha (D) Rashi’s mother Ans. (C) Arunima Sinha Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) 1) What can you learn from Sheela and Rajinder’s lives? (TB, Pg. 16) Ans. Learner’s response Sample: I can learn about hard work and determination from Sheela and Rajinder’s lives. I can also learn about overcoming difficulties and not giving up. 2) Imagine that Sheela or Rajinder comes to your class. Prepare a list of questions you could use to interview them. (TB, Pg. 16) Ans. Learner’s response Sample: I would ask them the following questions.  ‡ :KDWNLQGRISUREOHPVGLG\\RXKDYHWRIDFH\"  ‡ :DVDQ\\RQHWKHUHWRKHOS\\RXGXULQJ\\RXUVWUXJJOHV\"  ‡ +RZGLG\\RXEHFRPHVRVNLOOHGDWZKDW\\RXGR\"  ‡ :KDWLQVSLUHG\\RXWRNHHSZRUNLQJVRKDUG\" TB: People with Physical Disabilities