Chapter: 4 | Our Body | Class 3 | EVS | Textbook solutions

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Here are the answers to “Improve Your Learning” for the lesson “Our Body.”

I. Conceptual Understanding

1. Tell and write the uses of your body parts.

• Eyes: To see things around us.

• Nose: To breathe and smell.

• Mouth: To eat food and talk.

• Ears: To hear sounds.

• Hands: To write, hold things, and work.

• Legs: To walk, run, and jump.

2. Name the parts of the body that you use to speak over the phone.

• Ears (to hear), Mouth (to speak), and Hands (to hold the phone).

3. Write three good habits you have.

• Wash hands before and after eating.

• Brush teeth twice a day.

• Eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables.

II. Questioning and Hypothesis

4. What will happen if you are silent when someone touches your private parts?

• If you remain silent, the person may continue to harm you. You should immediately take action by following the three steps: scream “STOP,” run away, and inform a trusted adult.

III. Experiments and Field Observations

5. Ravi observed his dress in the mirror and wrote his feelings: “I look good, my dress is clean and healthy.” Observe your dress in the mirror and write your observations as Ravi.

• I look neat and tidy. My clothes are clean, and I feel fresh and healthy.

IV. Information Skills – Project Work

6. Observe your friends and write some good habits practised by them.

• They wash their hands before eating.

• They trim their nails regularly.

• They eat fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet.

V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making

7. Label the parts.

VI. Appreciation

8. What will you do after using the toilet?

After using the toilet, I will:

1. Flush the toilet properly.

2. Wash my hands thoroughly with soap and water.

3. Dry my hands with a clean towel or air dryer.