NCERT Textbook: The World of Things | EVS Class 3: The World around us (Our Wondrous World) PDF Download

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Unit 4
Things Around Us
About the Unit
In this unit, we will explore the many things that we make 
and use to live comfortably. We will observe these items, 
learn what they are made of, and discover where they come 
from. We will delve into the natural resources that provide 
us with these materials.
We will also explore various materials and learn how 
they are used in different ways. Additionally, we 
will observe the waste materials around 
us and learn how to manage them 
to keep our surroundings clean 
and healthy. This journey 
will help us understand 
and appreciate the 
resources that we 
use every day.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   121 6/24/2024   3:02:24 PM
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Unit 4
Things Around Us
About the Unit
In this unit, we will explore the many things that we make 
and use to live comfortably. We will observe these items, 
learn what they are made of, and discover where they come 
from. We will delve into the natural resources that provide 
us with these materials.
We will also explore various materials and learn how 
they are used in different ways. Additionally, we 
will observe the waste materials around 
us and learn how to manage them 
to keep our surroundings clean 
and healthy. This journey 
will help us understand 
and appreciate the 
resources that we 
use every day.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   121 6/24/2024   3:02:24 PM
Note to the Teacher 
This unit is about ‘Things Around Us’. The key 
concepts covered in these chapters are described 
below. 
Chapter 10: The World of Things helps us to 
explore the things around us, observe things closely 
to see what they’re made of and where they come 
from and learning which things come from nature 
and which are made by people. Moreover, we explore 
the diverse properties of various materials.
Chapter 11: Making Things helps us to learn 
about different materials and how they are used. We 
discover how houses are constructed using natural 
resources and how people introduce new designs 
and styles. Moreover, we discuss the importance of 
always adhering to safety rules.
Chapter 12: Taking Charge of Waste emphasises 
the importance of putting trash in designated areas 
and sorting it correctly. We also describe the value of 
reusing and recycling. Furthermore, we explore 
ways to maintain cleanliness and safety in our 
homes and neighbourhoods.
The use of newspapers or old cloth 
for gift wrapping is an eco-friendly 
practice that reduces waste 
and conserves resources. 
By creatively utilising 
such items, we 
not only reduce 
our waste but 
also add a 
personalised 
touch to our 
gifts.
•	 Collect and display a 
variety of things made 
of different materials 
(metal, wood, glass, 
plastic, clay, etc.).
•	 Visits and visitors: 
Organise a visit to 
a porter, local toy 
maker, etc., or invite 
them to the school to 
talk to the children.
•	 Organise an activity 
for the children to 
make a dustbin (each 
for dry and wet waste) 
in the class from 
waste materials.
•	 Demonstrate the 
segregation of waste 
into dry and wet (e.g., 
after lunch). Ensure 
children wear gloves 
and masks.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   122 6/24/2024   3:02:28 PM
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Unit 4
Things Around Us
About the Unit
In this unit, we will explore the many things that we make 
and use to live comfortably. We will observe these items, 
learn what they are made of, and discover where they come 
from. We will delve into the natural resources that provide 
us with these materials.
We will also explore various materials and learn how 
they are used in different ways. Additionally, we 
will observe the waste materials around 
us and learn how to manage them 
to keep our surroundings clean 
and healthy. This journey 
will help us understand 
and appreciate the 
resources that we 
use every day.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   121 6/24/2024   3:02:24 PM
Note to the Teacher 
This unit is about ‘Things Around Us’. The key 
concepts covered in these chapters are described 
below. 
Chapter 10: The World of Things helps us to 
explore the things around us, observe things closely 
to see what they’re made of and where they come 
from and learning which things come from nature 
and which are made by people. Moreover, we explore 
the diverse properties of various materials.
Chapter 11: Making Things helps us to learn 
about different materials and how they are used. We 
discover how houses are constructed using natural 
resources and how people introduce new designs 
and styles. Moreover, we discuss the importance of 
always adhering to safety rules.
Chapter 12: Taking Charge of Waste emphasises 
the importance of putting trash in designated areas 
and sorting it correctly. We also describe the value of 
reusing and recycling. Furthermore, we explore 
ways to maintain cleanliness and safety in our 
homes and neighbourhoods.
The use of newspapers or old cloth 
for gift wrapping is an eco-friendly 
practice that reduces waste 
and conserves resources. 
By creatively utilising 
such items, we 
not only reduce 
our waste but 
also add a 
personalised 
touch to our 
gifts.
•	 Collect and display a 
variety of things made 
of different materials 
(metal, wood, glass, 
plastic, clay, etc.).
•	 Visits and visitors: 
Organise a visit to 
a porter, local toy 
maker, etc., or invite 
them to the school to 
talk to the children.
•	 Organise an activity 
for the children to 
make a dustbin (each 
for dry and wet waste) 
in the class from 
waste materials.
•	 Demonstrate the 
segregation of waste 
into dry and wet (e.g., 
after lunch). Ensure 
children wear gloves 
and masks.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   122 6/24/2024   3:02:28 PM
Chapter
This World of Things
10
Let’s take a Look Around us!
Khushi reached school early. Sunlight shone 
through the windows and the classroom looked 
bright and beautiful. Khushi wanted to capture 
this scene in a picture. Here is what she drew.
Can you name the things that Khushi has drawn? 
Write in the boxes given.
Do you see the window glass? Why or why not?
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   123 6/24/2024   3:02:31 PM
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Unit 4
Things Around Us
About the Unit
In this unit, we will explore the many things that we make 
and use to live comfortably. We will observe these items, 
learn what they are made of, and discover where they come 
from. We will delve into the natural resources that provide 
us with these materials.
We will also explore various materials and learn how 
they are used in different ways. Additionally, we 
will observe the waste materials around 
us and learn how to manage them 
to keep our surroundings clean 
and healthy. This journey 
will help us understand 
and appreciate the 
resources that we 
use every day.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   121 6/24/2024   3:02:24 PM
Note to the Teacher 
This unit is about ‘Things Around Us’. The key 
concepts covered in these chapters are described 
below. 
Chapter 10: The World of Things helps us to 
explore the things around us, observe things closely 
to see what they’re made of and where they come 
from and learning which things come from nature 
and which are made by people. Moreover, we explore 
the diverse properties of various materials.
Chapter 11: Making Things helps us to learn 
about different materials and how they are used. We 
discover how houses are constructed using natural 
resources and how people introduce new designs 
and styles. Moreover, we discuss the importance of 
always adhering to safety rules.
Chapter 12: Taking Charge of Waste emphasises 
the importance of putting trash in designated areas 
and sorting it correctly. We also describe the value of 
reusing and recycling. Furthermore, we explore 
ways to maintain cleanliness and safety in our 
homes and neighbourhoods.
The use of newspapers or old cloth 
for gift wrapping is an eco-friendly 
practice that reduces waste 
and conserves resources. 
By creatively utilising 
such items, we 
not only reduce 
our waste but 
also add a 
personalised 
touch to our 
gifts.
•	 Collect and display a 
variety of things made 
of different materials 
(metal, wood, glass, 
plastic, clay, etc.).
•	 Visits and visitors: 
Organise a visit to 
a porter, local toy 
maker, etc., or invite 
them to the school to 
talk to the children.
•	 Organise an activity 
for the children to 
make a dustbin (each 
for dry and wet waste) 
in the class from 
waste materials.
•	 Demonstrate the 
segregation of waste 
into dry and wet (e.g., 
after lunch). Ensure 
children wear gloves 
and masks.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   122 6/24/2024   3:02:28 PM
Chapter
This World of Things
10
Let’s take a Look Around us!
Khushi reached school early. Sunlight shone 
through the windows and the classroom looked 
bright and beautiful. Khushi wanted to capture 
this scene in a picture. Here is what she drew.
Can you name the things that Khushi has drawn? 
Write in the boxes given.
Do you see the window glass? Why or why not?
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   123 6/24/2024   3:02:31 PM
Our Wondrous World | Class 3
124 125
Understand your Classroom
Draw a picture of your classroom in your notebook. Label 
the things that you have drawn.
Khushi is curious, “Where have all these things 
come from? Who has made them? What are they 
all made of?” she thought.
Let	us	 help 	Khushi	find 	out.
The table and chair are made of wood. Where 
do we get wood from?
The hinges, nails and latches of the door are 
made of some metals.
1
Note to the Teacher
 Show the children some common metals around you such as 
iron, copper, aluminium, gold, silver, mercury in a thermometer 
or alloys such as steel, brass and bronze. Alloys are mixtures of 
metals.
Metals are carefully 
extracted from certain 
rock and sediment 
(called ‘ore’) dug up 
from inside the Earth.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   124 6/24/2024   3:02:34 PM
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Unit 4
Things Around Us
About the Unit
In this unit, we will explore the many things that we make 
and use to live comfortably. We will observe these items, 
learn what they are made of, and discover where they come 
from. We will delve into the natural resources that provide 
us with these materials.
We will also explore various materials and learn how 
they are used in different ways. Additionally, we 
will observe the waste materials around 
us and learn how to manage them 
to keep our surroundings clean 
and healthy. This journey 
will help us understand 
and appreciate the 
resources that we 
use every day.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   121 6/24/2024   3:02:24 PM
Note to the Teacher 
This unit is about ‘Things Around Us’. The key 
concepts covered in these chapters are described 
below. 
Chapter 10: The World of Things helps us to 
explore the things around us, observe things closely 
to see what they’re made of and where they come 
from and learning which things come from nature 
and which are made by people. Moreover, we explore 
the diverse properties of various materials.
Chapter 11: Making Things helps us to learn 
about different materials and how they are used. We 
discover how houses are constructed using natural 
resources and how people introduce new designs 
and styles. Moreover, we discuss the importance of 
always adhering to safety rules.
Chapter 12: Taking Charge of Waste emphasises 
the importance of putting trash in designated areas 
and sorting it correctly. We also describe the value of 
reusing and recycling. Furthermore, we explore 
ways to maintain cleanliness and safety in our 
homes and neighbourhoods.
The use of newspapers or old cloth 
for gift wrapping is an eco-friendly 
practice that reduces waste 
and conserves resources. 
By creatively utilising 
such items, we 
not only reduce 
our waste but 
also add a 
personalised 
touch to our 
gifts.
•	 Collect and display a 
variety of things made 
of different materials 
(metal, wood, glass, 
plastic, clay, etc.).
•	 Visits and visitors: 
Organise a visit to 
a porter, local toy 
maker, etc., or invite 
them to the school to 
talk to the children.
•	 Organise an activity 
for the children to 
make a dustbin (each 
for dry and wet waste) 
in the class from 
waste materials.
•	 Demonstrate the 
segregation of waste 
into dry and wet (e.g., 
after lunch). Ensure 
children wear gloves 
and masks.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   122 6/24/2024   3:02:28 PM
Chapter
This World of Things
10
Let’s take a Look Around us!
Khushi reached school early. Sunlight shone 
through the windows and the classroom looked 
bright and beautiful. Khushi wanted to capture 
this scene in a picture. Here is what she drew.
Can you name the things that Khushi has drawn? 
Write in the boxes given.
Do you see the window glass? Why or why not?
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   123 6/24/2024   3:02:31 PM
Our Wondrous World | Class 3
124 125
Understand your Classroom
Draw a picture of your classroom in your notebook. Label 
the things that you have drawn.
Khushi is curious, “Where have all these things 
come from? Who has made them? What are they 
all made of?” she thought.
Let	us	 help 	Khushi	find 	out.
The table and chair are made of wood. Where 
do we get wood from?
The hinges, nails and latches of the door are 
made of some metals.
1
Note to the Teacher
 Show the children some common metals around you such as 
iron, copper, aluminium, gold, silver, mercury in a thermometer 
or alloys such as steel, brass and bronze. Alloys are mixtures of 
metals.
Metals are carefully 
extracted from certain 
rock and sediment 
(called ‘ore’) dug up 
from inside the Earth.
Ch 10 This world of things.indd   124 6/24/2024   3:02:34 PM
This World of Things
124 125
Spot the metals
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.
2
 What are other things in the classroom, such as, 
mats, bulbs and electric switches, made of?
See-through materials!
Khushi was sitting at her desk. She could see a 
tree 	 laden 	 with	 beautiful	 flowers. 	 She	 reached 	 out	
to touch them. Her hand 
touched the glass pane.  
At 	 first, 	 Khush i	 did	 not	
notice the windowpanes. 
They were made of glass and 
she realised that she had 
been 	 able 	 to	 see	 the	 flowers 	
and trees through the glass. 
Glass is like that! 
•	 Does your window have 
a glass pane? 
•	 Can you see through it? 
•	 What do you see?
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