Class 1 Evs - KERALA
Our Home
The chapter 'Our Home' introduces Class 1 Kerala SCERT students to the concept of a house and why it is important for our safety and comfort. Children learn about the different types of houses, such as kaccha and pucca houses, and the various rooms in a home like the bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. They also explore how family members live together and help each other to keep the home clean and tidy. This chapter lays the foundational understanding of shelter, personal space, and social living, which frequently appears in foundational EVS evaluations and oral assessments in primary school.
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Need for a House
A house protects us from heat, rain, cold, wild animals, and thieves, keeping us safe and secure.
Types of Houses
Houses can be strong pucca houses made of bricks and cement, or simple kaccha houses made of mud and straw.
Rooms in a House
A home has different rooms for different purposes, such as the kitchen for cooking, the bedroom for sleeping, and the living room for sitting with guests.
Keeping the House Clean
We must keep our home clean by throwing garbage in dustbins, sweeping the floor, and keeping things in their proper places.
Living Together
Family members live together in a home, share love, and help one another with daily chores.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries 5 to 8 marks in Kerala (SCERT) Class 1 EVS assessments. Common question types include identifying and naming rooms in a house, matching types of houses to their materials, and answering simple descriptive questions about how to keep a home clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need a house?
We need a house to live in and to protect ourselves from rain, sun, cold, and wild animals.
What is the difference between a pucca house and a kaccha house?
A pucca house is strong and made of bricks and cement, while a kaccha house is made of mud, straw, and wood.
Where do we cook our food?
We cook our food in the kitchen.
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