Living in Harmony NCERT Solutions | EVS Class 3: The World around us (Our Wondrous World) PDF Download

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Discuss

Q1: Do any of these animals, birds, insects, and plants live with you in your house?
Ans: Yes, we have a dog and some house plants like aloe vera and tulsi in our house.

Q2: Do you and your family take care of them?
Ans: Yes, we take care of them by feeding the dog, taking it for walks, and watering the plants regularly.

Find Out

Are there any animals, birds and insects that you have spotted that are not in the picture given on page 72? • Try to find out their names and write them in the table given below. One example has been done for you 

These are examples of animals and the places where they can typically be seen.

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Discuss

Q1: Which are the uninvited animals, birds, and insects that visit your home?
Ans: The uninvited visitors that come to our home include ants, mosquitoes, spiders, pigeons, and stray cats.

Q2: Why do you think they come to your homes?
Ans: They come to our home in search of food, shelter, and sometimes water. For example, ants are attracted to food crumbs, and pigeons look for places to nest.

Q3: How do you feel about their presence in your home?
Ans: I feel annoyed when insects like mosquitoes and ants invade our home because they can be a nuisance. However, I don't mind seeing pigeons or stray cats occasionally.

Q4: Which of them do you like?
Ans: I like the stray cats because they are often friendly and sometimes playful.

Q5: What do you do when you do not like them?
Ans: When I do not like them, I try to keep the house clean to avoid attracting them. For example, I use mosquito repellents to keep mosquitoes away, and I seal food containers properly to prevent ants from getting in. If necessary, I gently guide the animals or birds outside without harming them.

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Write

Write a short description of the animal or bird:

1. Name and describe the animal or bird that you have chosen.
Ans: I have chosen a dog. The dog is medium-sized, with a brown coat, floppy ears, and a wagging tail. 

2. When and where did you first see it?
Ans: I first saw the dog in the park near my house.

3. Was it there alone or with its friends?
Ans: It was there with a group of other dogs.

4. Describe its movement.
Ans: The dog was running around playfully, chasing a ball and wagging its tail.

5. What sounds did it make?
Ans: The dog barked and whined occasionally.

6. Did you see it eating, sleeping, talking to its friends, or maybe fighting sometimes?
Ans: I saw the dog eating some treats, playing with other dogs, and occasionally lying down to rest.

7. Did it do anything that surprised you or made you laugh?
Ans: The dog did a funny trick by rolling over and playing dead, which made me laugh.

8. Share your story with your classmates.

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Activity 2
Busy, Busy, Busy and Clever Ants!
You may do this activity near your plant friend, in your classroom or at home. Bring small amounts of three types of food from your kitchen:

• Sweet like sugar or jaggery;
• Fried like a papad or murukku;
• Boiled or cooked like bread, chapati, idli, rice or ragi.

Keep these three types of food on the floor in a straight line with one foot distance between them.
Make a Guess:

1. Who will come for the food?
Ans: Ants will come for the food.

2. Which will be their favourite food?
Ans: Their favourite food will likely be the sweet like sugar or jaggery.

3. Will any ants come to your food?
Ans: Yes, ants will come to the food.

4. Where would they come from?
Ans: They will come from nearby ant nests or colonies.

5. Will all the ants look the same?
Ans: Yes, most of the ants will look the same, though there might be some differences in size depending on their roles in the colony.

6. What food item will they go to first?
Ans: They will likely go to the sweet food item first.

7. How many ants will come to the food?
Ans: It is difficult to predict the exact number, but many ants will come as they communicate with each other about the food source.

8. What will they do with the food?
Ans: The ants will carry pieces of the food back to their nest to share with the rest of the colony.

Let us reflect (Page 81)

A. Discuss

1. How are we dependent on plants and animals?
Ans: We depend on plants and animals for food, clothing, shelter, medicine, and companionship. Plants provide oxygen, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, while animals provide meat, milk, eggs, wool, and other products.

2. How should we care for plants and animals in our environment?
Ans: We should care for plants by watering them, ensuring they get enough sunlight, and protecting them from pests. We should care for animals by providing them with food, water, shelter, and medical care when needed.

3. How do plants and animals depend on us?
Ans: Plants and animals depend on us for protection, cultivation, and ensuring their habitats are not destroyed. We also help in spreading seeds and providing care.

B. Write

1. Complete these sentences with the names of plants, birds, animals, or insects:

a. I like looking at _____________ because _______________________
Ans: I like looking at butterflies because they have beautiful, colorful wings.

b. ___________ make me laugh because __________________________
Ans: Monkeys make me laugh because they do funny tricks and make playful faces.

c. My friend ______________ likes ______________ because ____________
Ans: My friend Rohan likes parrots because they can mimic sounds and talk.

d. I would like to take care of _______________ because ______________
Ans: I would like to take care of a dog because they are loyal and friendly.

2. a. Which is your favourite animal, bird, insect, or plant among those you have named above?
Ans: My favourite animal is a dog.

b. Why do you like it?
Ans: I like dogs because they are loyal, friendly, and make great companions.

c. Write down the names of all the animals, birds, insects that you have seen or learned about from the smallest to the largest.
Ans: Ant, Butterfly, Sparrow, Pigeon, Cat, Dog, Monkey, Elephant.

C. Draw

1. Name and draw animals, birds, and insects that have:

a. Two legs

b. Four legs

c. Six legs

d. Eight legs

Ans: