Textbook Solutions: The joy of learning | Living in Harmony Class 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheet PDF Download

Let's think and answer

1. How did Dattatreya spend his time?
Ans: Dattatreya spent his time wandering in the forests, observing and learning from nature. He spent more time with birds, monkeys, butterflies, and deer.

2. Do you think he spent his time usefully?
Ans: Yes, he spent his time usefully. He learned valuable lessons from nature and various creatures, gaining wisdom and insights that contributed to his personal growth.

3. Who were his teachers?
Ans: Dattatreya had various teachers, including the Earth, Water, Fire, Sun, Butterflies, and Spiders.

4. What were some of the lessons Dattatreya learnt?
Ans: Dattatreya learned lessons such as bearing everything in life from the Earth, being clear, cool, and calm from Water, enjoying every day and moment from Fire, giving selflessly from the Sun, gathering knowledge from Butterflies, and spinning his own web of life from Spiders.

Let's talk about these

1. What are some of the first lessons you learnt as a small child? Who taught them to you?
Ans: Examples may include learning to walk, talk, eat, and basic social skills. Parents and caregivers typically teach these lessons.

2. At school, what lessons do you really like? Why do you like them?
Ans: Answers may vary, but examples could include favorite subjects, activities, or lessons that are engaging and interesting.

3. Which lessons do you not like? Why?
Ans: Answers may vary. Some students may not like certain subjects or activities for personal reasons.

4. What kinds of lessons do we learn as part of a family at home?
Ans: We learn lessons of love, responsibility, cooperation, and various life skills within a family.

5. What kind of lessons can we learn from our pets?
Ans: We can learn lessons of loyalty, responsibility, and unconditional love from our pets.

Let's have fun

Make a poster titled, 'My Teachers'. These must include all those you consider to be your teachers. Your list may even read like Dattatreya's!
Draw cartoons or stick pictures of all your 'teachers'. You can also write what you have learnt from each one. Here is what your poster can look like.
Ans: Do yourself

Life skills

1. It is the monsoon season. The clouds are heavy with rain. A crash of thunder brings the first drops of rain. Frogs and birds and insects come out and enjoy the rain. Look around you. Everything has changed! Take time to enjoy Nature! Talk about it in class.
What are the two things you most enjoy about the rainy season?
Ans: Answers may vary, but examples could include enjoying the sound of rain, the freshness of the air, or playing in puddles.

2. We learn from our mistakes too. What can we learn from the following?
Ans: 1. Playing with fireworks: We can learn that playing with fireworks is dangerous and can cause harm.
2. Playing with a knife: The importance of handling sharp objects safely.
3. Walking without shoes on the road: We can learn that walking without shoes on the road can lead to injuries or infections.
4. Leaving the front door open: We can learn that leaving the front door open can compromise security and safety.
5. Jumping on furniture: We can learn that jumping on furniture can damage it and may lead to accidents.