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Chapter:5 | Food Keeps us Fit and Healthy | Class 3 | EVS | Textbook solutions
AP SCERT
Based on Chapter 5, “Food Keeps us Fit and Healthy” from the Class 5 EVS textbook, here are the answers to the “Improve Your Learning” section.
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. What will happen if we do not eat food?
• If we do not eat food, we will feel tired, weak, and unable to work, play, or grow. Food provides the energy we need to stay alive and healthy.
2. Name the food items that can be eaten raw.
• Carrot, cucumber, onion, tomato.
3. What is the importance of food?
• Food gives us energy to work, play, and grow. It helps in maintaining good health and keeps us alive.
II. Questioning
4. What questions would you ask your mother to prepare Pulihora?
• What ingredients are needed to prepare Pulihora?
• How do you mix the tamarind paste with rice?
• How long should the rice be cooked?
III. Experiments and Field Observations
5. What do you observe after soaking greengram overnight?
• After soaking greengram overnight in a wet cloth, tiny sprouts start to grow from the seeds. This shows the seeds are alive and can germinate.
IV. Information Skills, Projects
6. Prepare a list of food you get from plants and animals in your area.
• From Plants: Rice, wheat, vegetables (brinjal, tomato), fruits (mango, apple), pulses (red gram, black gram).
• From Animals: Milk, eggs, meat, honey.
V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making
7. Draw your favourite fruits and vegetables.
(Students can draw their favorite fruits like mango, apple, and vegetables like carrot, brinjal.)
VI. Appreciation
8. What good food habits would you suggest to your friends?
• Wash hands before and after eating.
• Chew food well and eat slowly.
• Avoid wasting food.
• Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
9. Write two slogans on avoiding wastage of food.
• “Save food, save lives!”
• “Don’t waste food; share it with those in need.”
Chapter 3: Animals Around Us | Class 3 | EVS | Textbook solutions
AP SCERT
Here are the answers to “Improve Your Learning” for the lesson “Animals Around Us.”
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. Tell and write the names of five pet animals.
• Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Parrot, Fish.
2. How do animals move from one place to another?
Animals move in different ways:
• Birds fly using wings.
• Fish swim using fins and tails.
• Snakes crawl using their body.
• Kangaroos hop using strong hind legs.
• Dogs and cows walk on four legs.
3. How can we help the animals and birds around us?
• Provide food and water to animals and birds.
• Avoid disturbing or harming their habitats.
• Protect them by keeping the environment clean and safe.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
4. Who am I?
• A) I am long and shiny. I crawl and live in an anthill.
Answer: Snake.
• B) I live in water. I breathe with gills.
Answer: Fish.
• C) I have four legs. I give milk. I eat leaves.
Answer: Cow.
• D) I have wings. I fly high in the sky.
Answer: Bird.
III. Experiments and Field Observations
5. Some birds can fly, some birds cannot. Observe birds in your surroundings and categorize them under the proper headings.
IV. Information Skills – Project Work
6. Collect or draw pictures of two animals from each category and paste them.
V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making
7. Colour the pictures given below.
VI. Appreciation
8. Write three preventive measures to keep mosquitoes away.
• Avoid stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding.
• Use mosquito nets or repellents while sleeping.
• Keep the surroundings clean and dispose of garbage properly.
Chapter 4: Know Our Organ Systems | Class 5 | EVS | AP SCERT
Andhra Pradesh
Based on Chapter 4, “Know our organ systems” from the Class 5 EVS textbook, here are the answers to the “Improve Your Learning” section.
Improve Your Learning
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. Name the parts of the circulatory system.
• The circulatory system consists of:
• Heart
• Blood
• Blood vessels (arteries and veins).
2. Which system is responsible for our body’s movement?
• The Skeletal System and Muscular System together support body movement.
3. What is inhalation and what is exhalation?
• Inhalation: The process of taking in oxygen-rich air into the lungs.
• Exhalation: The process of expelling carbon dioxide and water vapor from the lungs.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
4. If you have a chance to meet a doctor (cardiologist), what type of questions would you ask about the heart?
• What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?
• How can we keep our heart healthy?
• What causes heart diseases?
• How many times does the heart beat in a day?
• Why do athletes have slower heart rates?
III. Experiments and Field Observations
5. Place your hand on the heart and feel the heartbeat carefully. Run for some time and feel it again. Do you find any difference? Write the difference with reasons.
• Observation: The heartbeat increases after running.
• Reason: When we run, our muscles need more oxygen to produce energy. The heart beats faster to pump more oxygen-rich blood to the muscles and remove carbon dioxide efficiently.
IV. Information Skills and Projects
6. Visit a doctor or a nurse nearby and ask the functions of vital organs. Make a brief note.
• Brain: Controls all body functions and processes messages from sensory organs.
• Heart: Pumps blood, transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body.
• Lungs: Absorb oxygen and expel carbon dioxide during respiration.
• Kidneys: Filter blood and remove waste materials as urine.
• Liver: Helps in digestion and detoxifies harmful substances.
V. Drawing and Model Making
7. Draw the following on a chart. Label them and display them in the classroom:
• i) Digestive System: Include parts like mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
• ii) Excretory System: Include kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
VI. Appreciation
8. What amazes you in these body parts? Write down.
• The brain amazes me as it controls the entire body like a supercomputer.
• The heart pumps blood tirelessly, ensuring the survival of the body.
• The digestive system breaks down complex food into nutrients efficiently.
• The lungs provide oxygen, which is essential for energy.
• The kidneys filter impurities, keeping our blood clean.
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Chapter 3: Clothes We Wear | Class 5 | EVS | Textbook | Solutions | AP SCERT
AP SCERT ANDHRA PRADESH
Based on Chapter 3, “Clothes We Wear,” from the Class 5 EVS textbook, here are the answers to the “Improve Your Learning” section.
Improve Your Learning
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. Write a brief note on the uses of air?
- Air is essential for breathing and survival. It carries smells, produces sound, and helps in various daily activities like flying kites, drying clothes, and drinking liquids through straws. Wind power is used to generate electricity and lift water for cultivation.
2. Name the kind of clothes we wear in different seasons.
- Summer: Cotton clothes to keep cool.
- Winter: Woollen clothes to keep warm.
- Rainy Season: Raincoats and waterproof clothes to stay dry.
3.Write differences between natural and synthetic fibres.
- Natural Fibres: Obtained from plants and animals (e.g., cotton, wool, silk). They are eco-friendly and breathable.
- Synthetic Fibres: Made artificially using chemicals (e.g., polyester, nylon). They are durable and affordable.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
4. Name the reasons why people use woollen clothes in the winter season.
Woollen clothes keep the body warm because wool traps heat and insulates against the cold. They are especially useful in cold climates.
III. Experiments and Field-Based Observations
5.Wash your dress with a detergent soap and write your experiences.
Experience: Washing clothes with detergent removes dirt and stains effectively. Dark-colored clothes should not be dried in direct sunlight to prevent fading. Proper washing and drying keep clothes clean and fresh.
IV. Information Skills and Projects
6. Collect pieces of cloth, classify them into natural fabrics and artificial fabrics, and paste them on the chart. Display the chart.
- Examples:
- Natural Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Wool
- Artificial Fabrics: Polyester, Nylon, Rayon
V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making
7. Draw pictures of different types of dresses.
Students can draw sarees, dhotis, uniforms, and casual wear like jeans and T-shirts.
VI. Appreciation
Say what you like at a tailor’s shop
I like choosing the fabric for my clothes. Watching the tailor stitch the fabric into a perfect dress is fascinating. It feels exciting to see my ideas turn into reality.
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Chapter 4: Sense Organs | Class 4 | EVS textbook Solutions
AP SCERT, ANDHRA PRADESH
Based on Chapter 4, “Sense Organs,” from the Class 4 EVS textbook, here are the answers to the “Improve Your Learning” section:
Improve Your Learning
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. How many sense organs are there? What are they?
- There are five sense organs:
- Eyes – To see
- Ears – To hear
- Nose – To smell
- Tongue – To taste
- Skin – To feel
2.Why are sense organs so important to us?
Sense organs help us to interact with the world around us. They allow us to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel, enabling us to understand and respond to different stimulus.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
3.What questions would you ask a differently-abled person to know how he/she handles his/her difficulty?
- How do you manage your daily activities?
- What challenges do you face in public places?
- Are there any tools or technologies that help you?
- How can people support you better?
III. Experiments and Field Observations
4. Taste the food items in your kitchen and list them under different tastes:
Taste Food Items Sweet Sugar, Jaggery, Mango Sour Lemon, Tamarind, Curd Salty Salt, Chips, Pickle Bitter Bitter gourd, Neem Spicy Chili, Pepper, Spices IV. Information Skills and Projects
5. Collect information about successful people who are differently-abled and fill in the table:
S.No Name Disability Achievements 1 Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Writer, Activist, and Educator 2 Sudha Chandran Lost a leg Renowned Dancer and Actress 3 Ravindra Jain Visually impaired Famous Music Composer and Singer V. Drawing and Model Making
6. Draw the picture of your face and label the sense organs.
VI. Appreciation
What will you tell your parents if you experienced bad touch?
- I will immediately inform my parents or a trusted adult if I experience a bad touch.
- I will explain how the situation made me feel uncomfortable and seek their help to ensure my safety.
- There are five sense organs:
Chapter 3: Animals Around Us | Class 4 | EVS | AP SCERT
IMPROVE YOUR LEARNING
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. Give some examples of animals that have thick fur on their skin.
- Examples: Sheep, Polar Bear, Yak, and Alpaca.
2.Why is a hen called oviparous?
- A hen is called oviparous because it lays eggs, and its young ones hatch from these eggs.
3. Sarath says that the duck and the crocodile belong to the same group. Do you agree, why or why not?
Yes, they both belong to the group of oviparous animals because they lay eggs. However, they are different in habitat and lifestyle. Ducks are birds, and crocodiles are reptiles.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
4. What will happen if there are no crows?
If there are no crows, the natural ecosystem will be disrupted. Crows help clean the environment by feeding on waste and dead organisms. Without them, waste accumulation might increase, leading to a polluted environment.
III. Experiments and Field Observations
5. Observe the legs of a dog and a hen and write about them.
- Dog’s legs: Strong and muscular, designed for running and walking.
- Hen’s legs: Thin and scaly, suitable for walking and scratching the ground to search for food.
IV. Information Skills and Projects
6. Collect the pictures of Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores and make a scrapbook.
- Herbivores: Cow, Goat, Deer.
- Carnivores: Lion, Tiger, Eagle.
- Omnivores: Bear, Crow, Human.
V. Drawing and Model Making
7. Draw the picture of the animal that you like very much and color it.
Draw animals like a tiger, peacock, or elephant and colour them vibrantly.
VI. Appreciation
What activities would you like to do to protect birds?
Activities:
- Set up bird feeders with food and water.
- Plant trees to provide shelter for birds.
- Avoid using harmful pesticides in gardens.
- Educate others about the importance of bird conservation.
Metal Bird feeder 
Chapter 2: Climate Change | Class 5 | EVS | Textbook Solutions
Here are the answers to the “Improve Your Learning” section for the lesson “Climate Change”
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. What is climate?
• Climate refers to the weather conditions such as temperature and rainfall prevailing in an area over a long period.
2. What are the effects we face due to climate change?
• The effects of climate change include untimely rainfall, droughts, floods, melting of ice, rising sea levels, cyclones, tsunamis, and forest fires. It also impacts food production and causes the death of aquatic plants and animals.
3. What are the reasons for climate change?
• The main reasons for climate change are deforestation, pollution from industries and vehicles, overuse of natural resources, burning waste, and the excessive use of plastic and harmful chemicals.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
4. In your village, people are suffering from drought. Can you guess the reasons?
• Drought could be due to a lack of rainfall caused by deforestation, climate change, overuse of groundwater, pollution, and improper agricultural practices.
III. Experiments and Field Observations
5. Observe the process used for disposing of garbage at your home and make a report.
• At home, garbage is segregated into wet waste (food leftovers, peels) and dry waste (plastic, paper). Wet waste is composted to make manure, while dry waste is sent for recycling or discarded. However, in some cases, improper disposal, such as burning or dumping, causes pollution.
IV. Information Skills and Projects
6. Collect information about students who are using steel water bottles instead of plastic water bottles.
• A survey at school shows that 60% of students use plastic bottles, while 40% have switched to steel bottles. The latter group prefers steel bottles for their durability, safety, and eco-friendliness, reducing plastic pollution.
V. Drawing and Model Making
7. Make a pen stand, flower vase, etc., by using a plastic water bottle.
• This activity involves cutting and decorating plastic bottles creatively to reuse them as pen stands, vases, or storage containers, promoting recycling.
VI. Appreciation
8. Prepare some slogans on ‘Save Environment.’
• “Plant Trees, Save Lives.”
• “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”
• “Say No to Plastic, Yes to Nature.”
• “Save Water, Save the Planet.”
• “Act Now, Save Tomorrow.”
Chapter 2: Plants around us | Class 3 | AP SCERT Textbook Solutions
Andhra Pradesh | AP SCERT
Here, Chapter 2 solutions for Class 3 of AP SCERT, Andhra Pradesh. This resource can assist teachers in enhancing their classroom instruction. Students can also be guided on how to write questions and answers.
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. What are the parts of a plant?
• The main parts of a plant are roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
2. How do roots help the plant?
• Roots fix the plant in the ground. They absorb water and nutrients from the soil and send them to the stem and other parts of the plant.
3. How does the stem help the plant?
• The stem carries water and nutrients from the roots to all parts of the plant. It also supports the plant.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
4. Observe the houses of Sita and Lakshmi. What questions would you ask them regarding plants?
For Sita’s house:
• Why do you have so many plants in your house?
• Which plants do you grow, and why?
For Lakshmi’s house:
• Why don’t you have many plants around your house?
• Would you like to grow some plants in your house?
III. Experiments and Field Observations
5. Observe trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and creepers in your surroundings and name them.
• Examples:
• Trees: Mango, Neem
• Shrubs: Rose, Hibiscus
• Herbs: Tulsi, Coriander
• Climbers: Grapevine, Bitter gourd
• Creepers: Pumpkin, Watermelon
IV. Information Skills – Project Work
6. Collect some aromatic leaves in your surroundings and name them.
• Examples:
• Tulsi
• Pudina (Mint)
• Coriander
• Curry Leaves
V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making
7. Draw a tree which you find in your surroundings. Colour it.
(Draw and colour any tree they like, e.g., Mango or Neem.)
8. Colour the leaves.
(colour leaves using green and other natural shades.)
VI. Appreciation
9. How do you feel if you see someone cutting the branches of the trees around you? What will you do then?
• I would feel sad because trees are important for us. I will politely ask them not to harm the tree and explain its importance.
10. What will you do if you see the fallen leaves in your school ground?
• I will collect the fallen leaves and put them in a compost pit to make manure.
Solutions for Chapter 2: Plants around us | Class 3 | EVS | APSCERT Textbook solutions |
Plants Around us Improve Your Learning:
Top Questions and Answers from Class 3 EVS Chapter 2 – Plants Around Us
Discover key questions and answers from Class 3 EVS Chapter 2 – Plants Around Us. Learn about plant parts, roots, stems, and their importance. A comprehensive guide for young learners!
Introduction:
Class 3 EVS Chapter 2 – Plants Around Us focuses on the fascinating world of plants. This chapter introduces students to the parts of a plant, their functions, and their role in nature. Below, we answer some important questions from the “Improve Your Learning” section, helping students understand the subject better.
I. Conceptual Understanding
- What are the parts of a plant?
- The main parts of a plant are roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
- How do roots help the plant?
Roots: Absorb water and nutrients and anchor the plant to the ground.
- How does the stem help the plant?
Stems: Transport water and nutrients from roots to other parts. They also provide structure to the plant.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
- Observe the houses of Sita and Lakshmi. What questions would you ask them regarding plants?
- Questions for Sita’s house:
- Why do you have so many flowering plants in your garden?
- How do you take care of the plants?
- What types of plants do you grow?
- Questions for Lakshmi’s house:
- Why don’t you have many plants in your garden?
- Would you like to plant some trees or flowers?
- How do you feel about adding more greenery around your house?
III. Experiments and Field Observations
- Observe trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and creepers in your surroundings and name them.
- Trees: Neem, Mango
- Shrubs: Hibiscus, Rose
- Herbs: Tulsi, Mint
- Climbers: Grapevine, Money plant
- Creepers: Pumpkin, Watermelon
IV. Information Skills – Project Work
- Collect some aromatic leaves in your surroundings and name them.
- Examples: Pudina (Mint), Tulsi (Holy Basil), Coriander, Curry leaves, Lemon leaves.
V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making
- Draw a tree which you find in your surroundings. Colour it.
(This is an activity-based task. Encourage students to draw a tree such as a neem or mango tree and color it.) - Colour the leaves.
(This is another activity. Provide leaves for the students to color.)
VI. Appreciation
- How do you feel if you see someone cutting the branches of the trees around you? What will you do then?
- I will feel very sad because trees are important for us. I will ask them not to cut the branches unnecessarily and explain the importance of trees.
- What will you do if you see fallen leaves in your school ground?
- I will collect the fallen leaves and use them to make compost or keep the school ground clean.
Class 3 | EVS | Lesson 1 | Happy Family | Textbook Solutions
Here, you can find Chapter 1 of Class 3 solutions for Class 3 of AP SCERT, Andhra Pradesh. This resource can assist teachers in enhancing their classroom instruction. Students can also be guided on how to write questions and answers.
Improve Your Learning
I. Conceptual Understanding
1. What is a family? How many members are there in your family?
• A family is a group of people who live together and care for one another. It usually consists of grandparents, parents, siblings, and sometimes pets.
There are five members in my family.
2. Do you have any pet animals? Name them.
Yes, I have a dog named Tommy.
3. Whom do you love the most in your family? Why?
I love my mother the most because she takes care of me and cooks tasty food.
II. Questioning and Hypothesis
4. You went to your friend’s house. You want to know the best practices of his/her family. What type of questions would you ask your friend about his/her family?
• Examples of questions:
• How do your family members help each other at home?
• What do you all do together as a family?
• What special traditions or practices does your family follow?
III. Experiments and Field Observations
5. Write down the similarities and differences you observe in the faces of your relatives.
Examples:
• Similarities: My father and I both have the same eye color.
• Differences: My grandfather has white hair, and I have black hair.
IV. Information Skills – Project Work
6. Which works are done by your family members? Tick at the proper places.
V. Drawing Pictures and Model Making
7. Draw the picture of a dog, cat, or any pet animal.
Draw their favorite pet.
VI. Appreciation
8. Jessy loves her pet and the trees in her garden very much. She takes good care of them. Do you also do similar things? Share with the class.
• “Yes, I also take care of my pet by feeding it daily and watering the plants in our garden.