Taking Charge of Waste — LOOKING AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES STD 3 — Question

How are we dependent on plants and animals?

Discuss with elders in your family which animals and plants they kept at home when they were young.

If you do not hear any sounds of birds, what do you think is the reason?

Which animals, birds and insects did you notice around plants?

We all like to eat and drink different things. Some of these food items are sweet, some are sour, some are spicy and some are bitter. We eat fruits, we eat vegetables and we eat rice, dal or roti. We drink milk, lassi or juice. Have you wondered why we eat and drink?

Imagine yourself in place of Nita, Radha, Sneha and Rohit. Share with the class the interesting things you do in the mela.

Two of our most commonly used ingredients are neither obtained from plants nor from animals. Name at least one of these ingredients.

How do plants help animals?

In the monsoons, you may find many more plants and animals around. Where did these new plants and animals come from? Why could you not see them earlier?

Ask your elders about the names of festivals celebrated in your locality for each of the seasons given below.
Spring, Summer, Monsoon, Winter