Earth Our Shared Home EVS - Earth Our Shared Home

Where did chillies originally come from ?

Which bird flies from Russia and Mongolia to India every winter ?

Who was the first Indian astronaut to see Earth from space ?

Jaggery is made by boiling juice from the __________ plant.

Long ago, __________ traders brought dates and lemons to India.

The Earth looks mostly __________ from space because of the oceans.

The game of chess, and snakes and ladders originated in India.

Zero was first written down in India.

The Earth has visible borders and lines from space.

How can we live like one big family, even when we are different?

Write the meaning of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ in your own words.

Ask your parents and write down the name of any recipe in which they have used black pepper and not red chillies.

Can you name a yoga pose you have tried or seen? What do you think it helps with?

Does the rosy starling visit your area? What is it called locally?

Why do you think people in different countries include flowers in their celebrations?

Why do you think both Indian and Mexican cultures use marigolds during their festivals?

What does ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ teach us?

What does this story tell us about animals moving from one place to another?

What would happen if chillies disappeared from our kitchens for a week?

From the stories you have read: List different things that came to India from other countries and those that travelled from India to the world. Then, using two different coloured strings, trace their journeys on a map.

We all live in this planet and each of us has an address. Fill up your address below.
My address
Name: ________
House number/building name: ________
Street name: ________
Village/Town/City: ________
District: ________
State/Union Territory: ________
Country: ________
Planet: ________

Describe the journey of the marigold flower and its importance in Indian culture.