CBSE/NCERT/Notes/Class_05_EVS
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Note on Our School: A Happy Place - Class 05 EVS
A "Green School" is a school that takes active steps to protect the environment and manage resources wisely. Key features include:
This is a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission that focuses on keeping schools clean. It emphasizes:
Waste should be separated at the source to make it easier to manage:
Buildings can be kept cool without excessive electricity through:
The Cool Roof Effect White roofs can be as much as 30°C cooler than black roofs on a hot summer day! This is a simple and effective way to save electricity used by fans and ACs.
Water is a precious resource that must be used carefully:
Every Drop Counts A tap that drips just once every second can waste over 10,000 litres of water in a year. That is enough to fill a large water tanker!
Trees are essential for a green school because they:
A happy school is also a safe and caring school:
Stay Low in Smoke If there is a fire, smoke rises to the ceiling. If you are in a smoky room, crawl on your hands and knees. The air near the floor is the cleanest and safest to breathe.
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