Class 3 Evs - ODISHA
This World of Things
The chapter 'This World of Things' in the Class 3 EVS (The World Around Us) textbook for Odisha (BSE) introduces young students to the diverse objects that make up their physical environment. Children learn to observe, touch, and identify various things around them, distinguishing between natural things like plants, water, and stones, and man-made things like chairs, books, and toys. This chapter builds foundational observational skills, helping students appreciate the utility of different materials and objects in daily life. For BSE exams, it is important because it forms the basis for environmental awareness and objective classification questions.
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Natural Things
Things that are made by nature, such as trees, animals, rivers, and mountains, and are not created by humans.
Man-Made Things
Things that are made by people using different materials, such as pencils, houses, cars, and clothes.
Living and Non-Living Objects
Distinguishing between things that have life (like plants and animals) and things that do not have life (like stones and tables).
Materials Around Us
The substances used to make things, such as wood, iron, plastic, glass, and cloth.
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Board Exam Info
In the Odisha (BSE) Class 3 EVS assessments, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching natural and man-made things, filling in the blanks, and short answers asking students to give examples of things found at home and school.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a natural thing and a man-made thing?
Natural things are created by nature (like trees and rivers), while man-made things are created by humans (like chairs and pens).
Are plants considered natural things?
Yes, plants are natural living things because humans cannot create them.
Can a table grow like a plant?
No, a table is a non-made, non-living thing, so it cannot grow, breathe, or move on its own.
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