Class 3 Evs - KERALA
This World of Things
The chapter 'This World of Things' from the Class 3 Kerala SCERT EVS textbook helps young learners explore and understand the various objects that make up their environment. Students learn to classify things around them based on materials, properties, and whether they are natural or man-made. This chapter is fundamental for developing observational skills, environmental awareness, and foundational science concepts. For board exams, it builds the core base for questions related to material science and categorization, which are regularly tested through picture-based identification, matching exercises, and short descriptive questions.
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Natural Things
Things that are found in nature and are not made by humans, such as rocks, water, plants, and animals.
Man-Made Things
Things that are created by human beings using different materials, such as tables, plastic toys, and clothes.
Materials
The substances from which things are made, including wood, glass, metal, plastic, and cloth.
Properties of Objects
The characteristics of things, such as whether they are hard or soft, heavy or light, rough or smooth.
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Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks in the Kerala SCERT Class 3 EVS assessments. Common question types include classifying given objects into natural and man-made categories, matching materials to the objects made from them, and short answer questions about everyday items.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between natural and man-made things?
Natural things are created by nature without human help (like trees and rivers), while man-made things are created by people using machines and factories (like pencils and chairs).
Can wood be both natural and used to make man-made things?
Yes! Wood comes from trees, which is a natural thing. But humans use wood to make man-made things like doors, tables, and pencils.
Why do we need to group or classify things?
Grouping things helps us understand their properties better, keep our surroundings organized, and find things easily.
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