Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow

Class 5 | Evs Textbook | Chapter 9

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Here are the answers to the “Improve Your Learning” section from the lesson “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow” for Class 5 EVS

I. Conceptual Understanding

1. Why should we take safety measures?

• Safety measures help prevent accidents and injuries.

• They ensure that people remain safe in daily activities like traveling, working, and playing.

• Following safety measures protects both individuals and society.

2. What is first aid and when is it needed?

• First aid is the immediate care given to an injured or sick person before medical help arrives.

• It is needed in case of accidents, burns, snake bites, fractures, or any emergency to prevent the condition from worsening.

3. Aparna’s grandfather was bitten by a snake. What kind of first aid is suggested to him?

• Keep the affected person calm and still to slow down the spread of venom.

• Do not try to suck out the venom.

• Tie a cloth or bandage lightly above the bite to slow the venom’s spread.

• Take the person to the nearest hospital or call 108 ambulance services immediately.

II. Questioning and Hypothesis

4. What questions would you ask to know more about 108 Services?

• How quickly can 108 services respond to an emergency?

• What types of emergencies does 108 handle?

• What information should we provide while calling 108?

• How does the ambulance team provide first aid before reaching the hospital?

• Is the 108 service available 24/7 in all areas?

III. Experiments and Field-Based Observations

5. Visit an accident spot which is nearby. Find the causes of the accident and record your observations.

• Possible causes of accidents:

• Over-speeding

• Not following traffic signals

• Not wearing helmets or seat belts

• Walking or playing on the road carelessly

• Observations should include:

• The condition of the road (slippery, damaged, crowded)

• Actions of drivers and pedestrians before the accident

• Response time of emergency services

IV. Information Skills and Projects

6. Discuss the precautions to be taken while using fireworks on Diwali.

• Always burst crackers in an open space under adult supervision.

• Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby for emergencies.

• Wear cotton clothes to avoid catching fire.

• Avoid using fireworks near flammable materials.

• Do not relight a firework that did not burst the first time.

V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making

7. Draw a mind map showing precautions we take while traveling on a bus.

• Stand in a queue while boarding.

• Do not push others while getting on or off.

• Hold handrails for support.

• Avoid talking to the driver while he is driving.

• Never put hands or head outside the window.

VI. Appreciation

8. How do you appreciate the services of 108 and 104?

• 108 provides emergency medical services and helps save lives in accidents and medical crises.

• 104 provides medical advice over the phone, helping people access healthcare easily.

• These services are free and available 24/7, making them accessible to all.

• The ambulance staff and medical professionals work hard to save lives, so they deserve our respect and gratitude.