chapter:1 Family | Class 4 | EVS | APSCERT Textbook

I. Conceptual Understanding

1. State two reasons for the increase of nuclear families.

• Lack of space in cities and urban areas.
• Job-related transfers or employment opportunities in different locations.

2. Write the reasons for changes in a family.

• Changes in a family can occur due to weddings, the arrival of a newborn, transfer of jobs, promotions, or even unfortunate events like the death of a family member.

3. Give two reasons how the use of home appliances changed the lifestyle of people.

• Home appliances save time and effort in daily household tasks, making life more convenient.
• They reduce the need for manual labor, but they also lead to increased electricity usage and less physical exercise.

II. Questioning and Hypothesis

4. A new family moved to your neighborhood. What questions will you ask to know about their family?

• How many members are there in your family?
• Where did you live before moving here?
• What work do your family members do?
• Do you like your new neighborhood?

III. Experiments and Field Observations

5. Draw some pictures of home appliances.

(Dear Students! You can draw appliances like a washing machine, refrigerator, mixer-grinder, or television.)

IV. Information Skills and Projects

6. Collect names of your family members and draw your family tree.

(Dear Students! You can create a family tree using your family members’ names. For example:)

V. Drawing and Model Making

Make your family tree with paper carving.

(Dear Students! You can use paper, glue, and markers to create a creative paper-carved family tree.

VI. Appreciation

8. Whom do you like most in your family? Write a few lines about them.

• I like my grandmother the most. She tells me wonderful stories and takes care of me. She always encourages me to study well and helps me in every way possible.