Class 05 EVS - Our School: A Happy Place

Exercises

Question 1

What is a "Green School"? Answer: A Green School is a school that manages its waste properly, saves water and electricity, uses natural light, and maintains a green campus by planting and caring for trees.

Question 2

How should waste be segregated in school? Answer: Waste should be segregated into two main categories:

Wet Waste: Food peels and leftovers, kept in green bins.
Dry Waste: Paper, plastic, and other non-organic items, kept in blue bins. Additionally, items like newspapers and metals should be set aside for recyclers.

Question 3

Why does a white roof help in keeping a building cool? Answer: A white roof reflects most of the Sun's heat away from the building. In contrast, a dark or black roof absorbs heat, making the rooms inside much warmer.

Question 4

How can we prevent the wastage of water in school? Answer: We can prevent water wastage by:

Reporting and fixing any leaking taps immediately.
Closing taps properly after use.
Using only as much water as needed for drinking or washing hands.
Collecting rainwater for watering school plants.

Question 5

What are the important steps to follow during a fire drill? Answer: Important fire safety steps include:

Moving quickly and calmly to the nearest exit (do not run or panic).
Crawling low under smoke to breathe cleaner air.
Never hiding in closets or bathrooms.
Going to the designated assembly point and staying with your group.
Alerting teachers if anyone is missing or injured.

Question 6

Name three things that help make a school a "Happy Place". Answer: A school becomes a happy place through:

Kindness and Respect: Being polite and helping classmates.
Cleanliness: Keeping the classroom and playground free of litter.
Safety: Following rules in the corridors, on the playground, and near roads.

Question 7

What is the "Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya" mission? Answer: It is a government initiative that focuses on providing clean and healthy school environments, including clean toilets, safe drinking water, and proper hygiene education for all children.

Exercises

How should waste be segregated in school? Answer: Waste should be segregated into two main categories:

Wet Waste: Food peels and leftovers, kept in green bins.

Dry Waste: Paper, plastic, and other non-organic items, kept in blue bins. Additionally, items like newspapers and metals should be set aside for recyclers.

How can we prevent the wastage of water in school? Answer: We can prevent water wastage by:

Reporting and fixing any leaking taps immediately.

Closing taps properly after use.

Using only as much water as needed for drinking or washing hands.

Collecting rainwater for watering school plants.

What are the important steps to follow during a fire drill? Answer: Important fire safety steps include:

Moving quickly and calmly to the nearest exit (do not run or panic).

Crawling low under smoke to breathe cleaner air.

Never hiding in closets or bathrooms.

Going to the designated assembly point and staying with your group.

Alerting teachers if anyone is missing or injured.

Name three things that help make a school a "Happy Place". Answer: A school becomes a happy place through:

Kindness and Respect: Being polite and helping classmates.

Cleanliness: Keeping the classroom and playground free of litter.

Safety: Following rules in the corridors, on the playground, and near roads.

Class 05 EVS - Our School: A Happy Place

Class 05 EVS - Our School: A Happy Place

Exercises

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

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Class 05 EVS - Our School: A Happy Place

Class 05 EVS - Our School: A Happy Place

Exercises

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

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