Class 3 Evs - ICSE-SOCIAL-STUDIES
The Earth and the Solar System
In this chapter, Class 3 ICSE students explore our amazing universe. They learn about the Earth as our home planet, the Sun, the Moon, and the other seven planets that make up the solar system. Students discover why the Sun gives us heat and light, why the Moon changes its shape, and how day and night happen. This chapter is very important for ICSE Social Studies board exams as it builds the foundational geography and science knowledge needed for higher classes. Questions from this chapter frequently appear in school assessments as fill-in-the-blanks, true or false, and short answer types.
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The Solar System
The family of the Sun, which includes eight planets, their moons, and other objects moving around the Sun.
The Earth
Our home planet where we live, which is round like a ball and has water and air to support life.
The Sun
A huge ball of hot, glowing gas at the center of our solar system that gives us warmth and light.
The Moon
The natural satellite of the Earth that moves around it and changes its shape in the night sky.
Orbit
The fixed path along which each planet travels around the Sun.
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Board Exam Info
In ICSE Social Studies, this chapter typically carries 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching columns, naming the planets in order, defining terms like 'orbit' and 'solar system', and drawing or labeling the Sun and Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Earth the only planet with life?
Earth has air to breathe, water to drink, and the right temperature, which living things need to survive.
Why does the Moon change its shape every night?
The Moon does not make its own light. We only see the part of the Moon that gets lit up by the Sun as it moves around the Earth.
Is the Sun a planet or a star?
The Sun is a star, not a planet. It is the closest star to the Earth and gives us heat and light.
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