Class 3 Evs - KERALA
Making Things
The chapter 'Making Things' introduces Class 3 students of Kerala SCERT to the wonderful world of crafts, materials, and human creation. It helps young learners understand how different objects around us are made from various materials like clay, wood, paper, and cloth. Students learn about traditional crafts of Kerala, the importance of using local and eco-friendly materials, and the value of manual labor and creativity. For board-based evaluations, this chapter is important as it tests the child's observational skills regarding their environment, understanding of material origins, and appreciation for local artisans and traditional making processes.
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Natural Materials
Materials that we get directly from nature, such as wood, clay, cotton, and stone, which are used to make everyday objects.
Man-made Materials
Materials created by people using factories and chemical processes, such as plastics, glass, and synthetic nylon.
Traditional Crafts of Kerala
Unique local items made by skilled artisans using bamboo, coconut shells, clay, and handloom cotton.
Reuse and Recycling
The practice of turning old, discarded items into new, useful things to reduce waste and protect our environment.
Role of Tools
Various instruments like scissors, hammers, and needles that help us shape and join materials to make things easily.
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Board Exam Info
In Kerala (SCERT) Class 3 EVS evaluations, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Questions often include matching materials to their sources, identifying eco-friendly items, short answers about traditional Kerala crafts, and drawing or listing things made from clay or wood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clay is traditionally used in Kerala to make cooking pots (chatti), water storage pots (kalasam), roof tiles (oodu), and clay toys.
Clay is traditionally used in Kerala to make cooking pots, water storage vessels, roof tiles, and decorative toys.
Why should we use eco-friendly materials instead of plastic?
Eco-friendly materials like leaves, paper, and clay do not harm nature and can easily decompose, whereas plastic stays on Earth for a very long time and causes pollution.
What materials are used to make traditional Kerala baskets and mats?
Traditional baskets and mats in Kerala are mostly made from bamboo, reed, and screwpine leaves (kaitha).
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