This World of Things — LOOKING AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES STD 3 — Question

Do you think we can do something about it?

Find as many things or parts of things, that are made of metals. Which metals do you recognise around you? If you do not know the name of the metal, ask your friends or an elder. Make a list of these metals in your notebook.

What safety measures should you take while travelling?

Why are fire engines and ambulances present in a mela?

Do you hear more bird sounds In the early morning?
In the afternoon?
In the evening?

How do you help your family?

This is a story of a small town called Valparai in Tamil Nadu. Throughout the school year, the children and teachers in different schools in Valparai look for and record birds that come to their town. Just after the rains and in the winter months they plan a special welcome for these birds, Grey Wagtails! These birds commonly known as Vaudatti kurwi in Tamil. During the cold winter months the Grey Wagtails arrive all the way from the mountains to the warmer parts of India and stay there for a few months.
When the first Grey Wagtails arrive in Valparai, the children and teachers celebrate their arrival by putting up welcome posters for the birds and they distribute sweets to everyone!

Q.1. Do you know why these birds are called Wagtails? Find out!
Q.2. Do you want to give a title to the story?

How can we ensure safety during travel?

Do you know anyone who faces difficulty in getting water every day?

Try to find out their names and write them in the table given below. One example has been done for you. 

Name of the animal	Place where you have seen them
Monkey	Tree