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Ascend EVS-I G3 WB Part 1_NS.pdf 1 8/2/2023 11:44:31 AM 3Grade ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-I WORKBOOK Part - 1 Name: _________________________________________ Section: ________________ Roll No.: ______________ School: ________________________________________

WORKBOOK FEATURES Make your daily time table. How much free time do you have in a day? How can you use this free time? Time Activity Practice Worksheets Practice questions based on NCF guidelines to 4 I Explore foster critical and higher-order thinking skills Extends the application of the concept to advanced and challenging Encourage students to write their own questions that meet the criteria of answers in their notebooks. 3 higher-order thinking skills True or False Why do we use tree In some families, the family members trunks to make furniture? touch the feet of elders. [ ] I Apply ____________________ 2I Understand Questions that promote Qu. estions aimed at application of the concept engaging students with to real-life scenarios the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the concepts learned . Guess the activity given below? INQUIRY-BASED 1I Remember Explore More Think and Answer Recollecting critical information related to the ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘when’ Research-based Questions that encourage and ‘where’ of the concept activities to explore critical thinking and more about the concept engagement with the concept SKILL-BASED Do it Yourself Now I Will Act Creative activities for Ideas for activities to deeper engagement apply the concept in with the concept real-life situations 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 nameslip_PPS_EVS-I_G3_WB.indd 2 7/28/2023 6:09:32 PM

CONTENTS 1) My Hobbies Skill-Based 01 Practice Worksheet 1 06 2) Family as First School Inquiry-Based 09 3) Organ Systems Skill-Based 11 4) Skeletal System Skill-Based 16 5) Way Around 21 Our Neighbourhood Skill-Based 27 Practice Worksheet 2 6) Forms of Water Skill-Based 30 Practice Worksheet 3 35 7) Sources of Light Inquiry-Based 38 nameslip_PPS_EVS-I_G3_WB.indd 3 7/11/2023 2:01:34 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 (Remember-Understand-Apply-Analyse-Evaluate-Create) and LSRW Inquiry-based lessons (Listening-Speaking-Reading-Writing) skills for English. in textbook and workbook Lessons are structured based on a Socratic approach using a question-answer format, aiming at discovery-based learning as per Highlight features NCF guidelines. Exploratory activities in the workbook facilitate holistic learning of the skills and concepts and foster a sense of curiosity and Practice Worksheets 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_V1_G1_EVS-I_TB.indd 6 7/22/2023 12:49:10 AM

1 My Hobbies I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following hobbies is an art? [     ] (A) feather collection (B) swimming [     ] (C) trekking (D) painting 2) What type of hobby is birdwatching? (A) outdoor recreation (B) arts (C) collection (D) sports and games Fill in the Blanks 3) ___________________________ is an outdoor recreation hobby.  (Gardening/Collecting stamps) 4) Cricket is a ______________________. (collection/sport) Very Short Answer Questions 5) Name any one hobby related to collection. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6) Guess the activity given below. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 1 1 7/10/2023 12:01:34 PM

Short Answer Question 7) What are hobbies? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ I Understand Match the Following 8) Team sport a) helps us to be creative 9) Painting b) teaches us to work in groups 10) Reading books c) keeps us healthy 11) Exercising d) helps us to learn new things Short Answer Questions 12) What is the benefit of hobbies that involve group activities? Give an example. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 13) List any two hobbies that help us to be creative. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) How are hobbies helpful to us? Write in the space provided. Give one example of each. 2 My Hobbies Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 2 7/10/2023 12:01:34 PM

Uses of hobbies a) They help us to make ___________________________. ___________________________________________________ b) They help us to be ______________________________. ___________________________________________________ c) They teach us to work ___________________________. ___________________________________________________ d) They keep us ___________________________________. ___________________________________________________ I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) Zakir Hussain is a famous tabla player. Which of the following could possibly be his hobby?  [   ] (A) painting (B) sports (C) music (D) pottery 16) P. V. Sindhu is a famous Indian sportsperson. Find out which of the following sports she plays.  [     ] (A) cricket (B) badminton (C) hockey (D) football My Hobbies 3 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 3 7/10/2023 12:01:35 PM

Short Answer Questions 17) Rahi likes to sing. How can she turn her hobby into a job? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 18) How can the following hobbies be changed into jobs? a) Isha’s hobby is painting. b) Adil likes to play the piano. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Look at the pictures given below. Can you guess what hobbies these people have? a) b) ______________________________ ______________________________ c) d) ______________________________ ______________________________ 4 My Hobbies Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 4 7/10/2023 12:01:35 PM

I Explore Long Answer Question 20) Make your daily time table. How much free time do you have in a day? How can you use this free time? Ans. Time Activity My Hobbies 5 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 5 7/10/2023 12:01:35 PM

Practice Worksheet 1 1) Name the following and find out more from the internet. [Cross-curricular Learning, Discover and Learn] a) the type of hobby stargazing is b) the type of hobby yoga is 2) Complete the following graphic organiser. [Discover and Learn, Cross-curricular Learning] Name Person Why they are famous ______________________ ________________________ ______________________ ________________________ ______________________ ________________________ ______________________ ________________________ 3) Read the given case and choose the correct answers. [Play and Learn] Rita is the captain of her class. Her teacher asked her to make a list of the different hobbies of her classmates during the games period. She made the following list. The teacher looked at it and asked Rita some questions. Help her answer them. 6 7/10/2023 12:01:40 PM Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 6

Names of classmate Hobbies Maya drawing Isha reading books Rahul playing cricket Ronit gardening Ravi playing hockey Saloni cooking Ruhi collecting stamps Neha pottery a) Whose hobby helps them to learn new words? (A) Isha (B) Rahul (C) Maya (D) Ravi b) Who among the following loves to make new and useful things using clay? (A) Neha (B) Maya (C) Ronit (D) Rahul 4) Read the given statement and the reason. Then, choose the best option. [Critical Thinking] Statement(S): Some people make their hobbies their job. Reason(R): Practising a hobby for a long period makes a person better at it. (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. Practice Worksheet 1 7 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 7 7/10/2023 12:01:43 PM

5) Work in pairs. Read the given case and answer the following questions. [Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking] The diagram given below shows the hobbies of Rina’s family members. Father Trekking Rina Hobbies of Mother Rina’s family Collecting currencies Knitting of different countries members Brother Cousin Reading books Painting a) Rina says her father is the healthiest person in her family. What could be the possible reason for this? b) Rina is not good at teamwork. Suggest another hobby for her which can help her improve her teamwork skills. Give a reason for your suggestion. 8 Practice Worksheet 1 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 8 7/10/2023 12:01:46 PM

Family as First School 2 Think and Answer Read about Jimmy who is visiting his aunt and uncle in Goa. At home in Pune, Jimmy has his meals at the dining table. But his aunt and uncle eat sitting on the floor. He is staying with them for a month and will visit them again after six months. The mornings begin with Uncle drinking two glasses of water and going for a morning walk. During the walk, Uncle feeds the stray dogs in his locality. Jimmy goes with him and plays with the puppies and the dogs. After the morning walk, they have their breakfast together. After that, Aunty leaves for work sharp at 9:00 am. She doesn’t like to be late. Uncle is a painter and works from home. Today, he will show Jimmy how to paint leaves and flowers using water colours. Now discuss these questions with a partner. • What do you think are some of Uncle and Aunty’s habits and values? • Which value/habit do they think is important? • Which habits and values do you think Jimmy should take back after his stay with his uncle and aunt in Goa? Now I Can Answer 1) Whom do we live with? (A) friends (B) classmates (C) family members (D) teachers 2) What are habits? (A) thoughts (B) activities (C) values (D) books 3) Which one of the following is a good value? (A) helping old people to cross the road (B) not obeying teachers (C) teasing friends (D) shouting at elders 9 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 9 7/10/2023 12:01:49 PM

4) We learn different habits and ________________________ from our family. 5) Taking care of younger ones is a good ________________________. 6) Name a value we should keep in mind while talking to elders. 7) Name a good habit. 8) In some families, the family members touch the feet of elders. True / False 9) Our family does not take care of us when we are sick. True / False 10) Parents talk to elders with respect. True / False 11) Our parents get up early and do the household work. True / False 12) What are values? 13) How do people respect elders in some families? 14) What are some of the eating habits that we learn from our family members? 15) Which member of your family do you respect the most? What good habit would you like to learn from them? 16) Which of the following pictures shows a good value? Give a reason for your answer. (B) (A) Now I Will Act What is a good habit you want to have? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ What is a bad habit you want to get rid of? ________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Can you think of a plan for how you will develop the good habit and get rid of the bad one? Discuss with a partner or a family member and act on it! 10 Family as First School Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 10 7/10/2023 12:01:51 PM

3 Organ Systems I Remember [      ] [      ] Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following organs is found inside our body? (A) eye (B) ear (C) brain (D) nose 2) When we eat food, to which of these organs does it go?  (A) brain (B) stomach (C) lungs (D) heart Fill in the Blanks 3) The ___________________________ is about the size of our fist. 4) The _______________________ connects the throat to the lungs. Very Short Answer Questions 5) Name the organ shown below. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6) Label the diagram given below. food pipe Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 11 11 7/10/2023 12:01:51 PM

Short Answer Question 7) What is an organ system? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ I Understand Match the Following 8) Digestive system a)  carries blood to all parts of the body 9) Nervous system b)  helps in breathing 10) Respiratory system c)  helps to take in and break down food 11) Circulatory system d)  controls all the activities of the body Short Answer Questions 12) What is the role of the brain? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 13) Circle the organs that help in breathing. a) b) c) d) 12 Organ Systems Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 12 7/10/2023 12:01:52 PM

Long Answer Question 14) Name these organs of the circulatory system. What work do they do? Write in the space given. Name of the organ Work done ___________________ ____________________________________ a) ___________________ ____________________________________ ___________________ ____________________________________ b) ___________________ ____________________________________ I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) What works all the time even when you are sleeping?  [      ] (A) brain (B) leg (C) hand (D) food pipe 16) Which one of the following activities makes our heart beat the fastest? [     ] (A) walking (B) sleeping (C) running (D) eating Organ Systems 13 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 13 7/10/2023 12:01:53 PM

Short Answer Questions 17) Identify the organs to match the given description: a) It controls all activities of our body. b) It works like a water pump. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 18) Stand steady. Put your hand on your chest. Try to find out how many times your heart beats in a minute. Now jog for one minute. Do you find any difference in your heart beat? Why? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Tick the organs that need to be active even when we are sleeping. Give a reason for your answer. a) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ b) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ c) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ d) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 14 Organ Systems Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 14 7/10/2023 12:01:54 PM

I Explore Long Answer Question 20) Help Neha match the given organs to their organ systems. Organs: heart, stomach, brain, lungs Organ systems: circulatory system, nervous system, respiratory system, digestive system Ans. Organs Organ systems Organ Systems 15 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 15 7/10/2023 12:01:54 PM

4 Skeletal System I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) State the number of bones in an adult human being.  [      ] (A) 206 [      ] (B) 306 (C) 260 (D) 100 2) What do the bones in the head form?  (A) ribs (B) skull (C) backbone (D) joint Fill in the Blanks 3) _________________________ are places where two bones meet. 4) Backbone is also called the ______________________________. Very Short Answer Questions 5) What do we call the hard material inside our body? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6) What connects the neck to the lower back of our body? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 16 7/10/2023 12:01:55 PM Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 16

Short Answer Question 7) Define the skeletal system. Name the important parts of the skeletal system. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ I Understand True or False 8) The skeletal system gives shape and support to the body. [      ] 9) Skull helps us to stay erect.  [      ] 10) Ribs run down from the neck to the lower back of our body. [      ] 11) Bones store minerals inside them.  [      ] Short Answer Questions 12) In the diagram given below, label the parts of the skeletal system that protect a) the brain and b) the heart. Skeletal System 17 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 17 7/10/2023 12:01:55 PM

13) What makes our bones strong? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 14) Look at the given images. How does the skeletal system give shape and support to the body in these cases? a) b) ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ I Apply [     ] Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which of the following should we take for making bones healthy? (A) pulses (B) cold drinks (C) water (D) fried foods 18 Skeletal System Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 18 7/10/2023 12:01:56 PM

16) What helps a cracked bone to set?  [     ] (A) x-ray (B) plaster (C) skull (D) backbone Short Answer Questions 17) Rajat always sits straight while doing homework. Is it right or wrong? Why? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 18) Piyush does not take leafy vegetables and pulses in his meals. Is it right or wrong? Why? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Number the sentences in the correct order. a) The doctor put a plaster around his hand. b) His father took him to the doctor. c) The doctor asked them to get an x-ray of the hand. d) Punit fell while playing and injured his hand. Skeletal System 19 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 19 7/10/2023 12:01:56 PM

I Explore Long Answer Question 20) Chetan has brought stickers of some animals for his project. He wants to identify the animals having shells on their body. Help Chetan by drawing a circle around the animals that have a shell. a) b) c) d) e) f) 20 Skeletal System Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 20 7/10/2023 12:01:57 PM

5 Way Around Our Neighbourhood I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) We use words like left, right and behind to tell the: [      ] (A) directions (B) time (C) distance (D) height 2) Which of the following is a sub-direction? [      ] (A) north (B) south (C) east (D) north-east Fill in the Blanks 3) ___________________________ lie between the main directions. 4) There are _____________________ main directions. Very Short Answer Questions 5) What does this sign mean? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6) Name the direction that lies opposite to north. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Question 7) Name four sub-directions. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 21 21 7/10/2023 12:01:58 PM

I Understand True or False 8) When you face the rising Sun, that direction is west.  [       ] 9) Directions help us to know the places in the neighbourhood. [       ] 10) Directions do not help us to read maps.  [       ] 11) When you face the rising Sun, the direction behind you is the south.[       ] Short Answer Questions Look at the picture given and answer the following questions: 12) a) If Asif is looking at the sunset, What is the direction behind him? b) What is the direction to his left? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 13) a) If Asif turns around, what direction will he be facing? b) What will be the direction to his right? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 22 Way Around Our Neighbourhood Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 22 7/10/2023 12:01:58 PM

Long Answer Question 14) Write how you can find the directions with the help of the Sun at sunrise. a) The direction you are facing is the ______________. b) Your left hand points to d) Y our right hand points to the ___________. the ___________. c) The direction behind you is the _____________. I Apply Multiple Choice Questions Look at the given picture. Rina is in the centre. She is facing the east. Answer the following questions: East [     ] 15) What is to the west of Rina?  (A) kite (B) balloon (C) ball (D) teddy bear Way Around Our Neighbourhood 23 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 23 7/10/2023 12:02:02 PM

16) In which direction should Rina go if she wants to play with the balloon? [     ] (A) east (B) west (C) north (D) south Short Answer Questions L ook at the map of a neighbourhood given below and answer the following questions: Zoo ice-cream 24 Way Around Our Neighbourhood Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 24 7/10/2023 12:02:02 PM

17) Arjun is at the ice-cream parlour near the petrol pump. Help him find the way to the zoo. Write the name of one important landmark on the way. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ 18) The school bus needs fuel. Help the driver find the shortest route to the petrol pump. How many left turns will he take on this route? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Stand in the centre of your classroom. Find out the directions with the help of your teacher. List the things that you find on the wall in each direction. Ans. North wall South wall East wall West wall Way Around Our Neighbourhood 25 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 25 7/10/2023 12:02:02 PM

I Explore Long Answer Question 20) Solve the following crossword. a) A device used to find directions on the surface of the Earth. (Across) b) These vehicles mainly use the device mentioned in a) above. (Down) c) This star helps sailors find directions. (Down) d) This part of a compass always points towards the north-south direction. (Across) b) S a) C c) E S d) 26 Way Around Our Neighbourhood Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 26 7/10/2023 12:02:03 PM

Practice Worksheet 2 1) Name the following. [Critical Thinking] a) The parts of the human body that are connected by the structure shown below: b) The drawing of a place that we can study with the help of directions 2) Work in pairs. Complete the following graphic organiser. [Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking] _____________________ About the size of our fist _____________________ _______________________________ Circulatory _______________________________ system _______________________________ _____________________ _______________________________ _____________________ Blood flows through them Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 27 27 7/10/2023 12:02:07 PM

3) Read the given case and choose the correct answers. [Discover and Learn] A person collected information on the different organs of the human body. He recorded his observations as given in the table below. Organs Count Can be Seen Can be controlled by us P2 No No Q2 Yes Yes R1 No No a) Which of the following is the possible location of organ P? (A) in the chest (B) on the face (C) on the head (D) on the leg b) Which of the given activities can be done by organ Q? (A) thinking (B) running (C) breathing (D) pumping blood 4) Read the given statement and the reason. Then, choose the b est option. [Critical Thinking] Statement (S): Landmarks help us reach an address easily. Reason (R): A landmark is a well-known place in an area. (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. 28 Practice Worksheet 2 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 28 7/10/2023 12:02:11 PM

5) Read the given case and answer the following questions. [Critical Thinking] Rashi fell from a tree. Her right leg and hand became swollen and she could not move her limbs. She was taken to a hospital’s x-ray room. Here is a scene from the x-ray room. Her younger brother is curious about her condition. Help him understand it by answering the questions below. a) Why was Rashi taken to the x-ray room? b) How will it help the doctor understand her condition? What may the doctor do to treat her in case of serious injury? Practice Worksheet 2 29 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 29 7/10/2023 12:02:16 PM

6 Forms of Water I Remember Multiple Choice Questions 1) Into which form does water change on increasing the temperature? [      ] (A) snow [      ] (B) rain (C) water vapour (D) ice 2) Which among the following flows downwards in nature?  (A) ice (B) snow (C) water vapour (D) water Fill in the Blanks 3) In nature, water exists in _____________________________ different forms. 4) ________________________ takes the shape of the vessel it is kept in. Circle the Correct Words 5) Ice melts to form water when it becomes hot / cold. 6) Water vapour / Ice has no shape, it mixes with the air around. 30 7/10/2023 12:02:16 PM Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 30

Short Answer Question 7) Observe the following images of different forms of water. Write their names and two differences between them in the boxes given below.                ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________   I Understand Match the Following 8) Heat from the Sun a)  changes water to ice and snow 9) Small water droplets b)  ponds, lakes and rivers 10) Very low temperature c)  form clouds 11) Examples of water bodies are d)  changes water to its vapour form Short Answer Questions 12) Where does rainwater get collected? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 13) Where does rain come from? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Forms of Water 31 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 31 7/10/2023 12:02:17 PM

Long Answer Question 14) Draw a diagram of the water cycle. Ans. I Apply Multiple Choice Questions 15) Which of the following sentences is correct?  [     ] (A) Rain clouds are white in colour. (B) Rain clouds are green in colour. (C) Rain clouds are filled with water vapour. (D) All type of clouds come down as rain. 16) On a sunny day, under which of the following conditions will water change to vapour easily?  [     ] (A) kept indoor in an open vessel (B) kept outdoor in a closed vessel (C) kept indoor in a closed vessel (D) kept outdoor in an open vessel 32 Forms of Water Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 32 7/10/2023 12:02:17 PM

Short Answer Questions 17) What will happen, if the water vapour that goes up never gets cooled down? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 18) Rain clouds appear closer to us as compared to other clouds. What can be the reason for this? Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question 19) Answer the following. a) Tick the image in which the clothes will dry easily? Write the reason in the space given. B) A) summer monsoon Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Forms of Water 33 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 33 7/10/2023 12:02:18 PM

b) There is some water in an open container kept on the terrace on a sunny day. What will the water level be after a day? Tick the correct option and write the reason. After one day AB Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ I Explore Long Answer Question 20) Water is useful to us in different forms. Give reasons. (Hint: Learners can do any of the following to show the uses of water: make a chart with a diagram/graphic organiser, collect pictures of different uses) 34 Forms of Water Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 34 7/10/2023 12:02:19 PM

Practice Worksheet 3 1) Name the following and find out more from the internet. [D iscover and Learn, Critical Thinking] a) the organ system that helps us to grind and mix the food we eat b) the bones in our chest 2) Complete the following graphic organiser based on a process. [Critical Thinking] ____________________________ ____________________________ They fall as rain ____________________________ ____________________________ 3) Read the given case and choose the correct answers. [Holistic Learning, Experience and Apply, Critical Thinking] D ev collected some rainwater. He divided it into three equal parts and put them in different containers with lids as shown in the picture below. He labelled the samples as P, Q and R.  He converted two of the samples into other forms of water as given in the table. Repeat this experiment at your home and record your findings.  35 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 35 7/10/2023 12:02:23 PM

Samples Forms P Solid Q Liquid R Gas a) What will happen if he removes the lids of all the containers?   (A) P will start moving downwards (B) R will start moving upwards (C) Q will start moving upwards (D) R will start moving downwards b) What will happen if he places the container with sample Q in a freezer for six hours? (A) Q will change to P (B) Q will change to R (C) Q will disappear (D) Q will not undergo any change 4) Read the given statement and the reason. Then, choose the b est option. [Critical Thinking] Statement (S): Cheese and curd make our bones strong. Reason (R): They are rich in iron. (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. 36 Practice Worksheet 3 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 36 7/10/2023 12:02:28 PM

5) Work in pairs. Read the given case and answer the following questions. [Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Holistic Learning] Riya set up a model of the water cycle as shown in the figure below and placed it in the shade. However, her friend said that her model would not work. Riya was confused by her friend’s remark. Hole Plastic sheet Tap Water a) Do you agree with Riya’s friend? Why? b) If you were to create a working model of the water cycle, how would you do it? Practice Worksheet 3 37 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 37 7/10/2023 12:02:31 PM

Sources of Light 7 Explore More Sunlight is the most powerful and important source of light on Earth. But do you know how long it takes for sunlight to travel to the Earth? Use the internet to find out. Also find out at least five other amazing facts about the Sun. Present your findings to the class. Now I Can Answer 1) Choose the most important natural source of light. (A) the Sun (B) lantern (C) electric bulb (D) candle (D) mouth 2) Which of our body parts helps us to see the things around us? (D) LED bulb (A) nose (B) ears (C) eyes 3) Choose the light source that uses electricity. (A) oil lamp (B) kerosene lamp (C) candle 4) What type of light sources should we use? (A) the sources that use more electricity (B) the sources that use less electricity (C) the sources that produce smoke (D) the sources which are harmful to us 5) __________ sources of light are made by humans. 6) We can __________________ things when light falls on them. 7) Name any one artificial source of light. 38 7/10/2023 12:02:36 PM Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 38

8) Name any one natural source of light. 9) Pictures of some light sources are given below. Write their names in the blanks. a) b) c) d) ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ 10) Arrange the following from the oldest to the most recent: the Sun, oil lamp, rubbing flint, burning wood 11) Why could early humans hunt only during the day time? 12) Why should we avoid using a kerosene lamp? 13) There were no artificial light sources in the ancient times. True / False 14) Humans discovered fire by rubbing leaves together. True / False 15) In olden days, humans could hunt after sunset. True / False 16) Fire helped humans protect themselves from dangerous animals. True / False Now I Will Act Draw any two light sources that you use the most at home. Sources of Light 39 Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 39 7/10/2023 12:02:37 PM

• Which rooms are these light sources in? • Do you really need to use these sources as much as you do every day? Or can you cut down your daily usage of these sources a little? • Observe over the next few days if people at your home forget to turn the lights off when not in use. • Can you write a slogan to encourage them to remember to turn off the lights or fans when they are not in use? Remind everyone that this will also reduce the electricity bill! 40 Sources of Light Visa_G3_EVS_Book_WB_Part1.indb 40 7/10/2023 12:02:59 PM