LOOKING AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES [2 Mark Question Answer]

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 should we care for plants and animals in our environment?

How are we dependent on plants and animals?

Observe the animals around you. Choose any animal that you see often, such as a goat, cow, dog, cat or bird like a crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot or duck. Observe it closely whenever you get a chance. You can also keep a bowl of water and some grains for it.

How do you look after plants and animals in your surroundings?

How do plants help animals?

What do you do when you do not like them?

How do you feel about their presence in your home?

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

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