Class 3 Evs - ODISHA
Taking Charge of Waste
The chapter 'Taking Charge of Waste' in Class 3 EVS teaches young learners about garbage, litter, and the importance of keeping our surroundings clean. Students explore how waste is generated daily at home and school, and the simple ways we can manage it. They learn to sort garbage into different types, such as wet waste (kitchen scraps) and dry waste (paper, plastic). The chapter emphasizes eco-friendly habits like reducing waste, reusing old items, and recycling. Understanding this chapter is essential for Odisha BSE board exams as it builds foundational environmental awareness and frequently appears in objective and short-answer questions.
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What is Waste?
Waste refers to unwanted or useless materials that we throw away daily after using them.
Wet Waste
Biodegradable waste like vegetable peels, leftover food, and fruit skins that rot easily.
Dry Waste
Non-biodegradable or recyclable waste like paper, plastic bags, glass bottles, and metal cans.
The Three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
Simple steps to manage waste: use less, use things again creatively, and turn old things into new ones.
Dustbins
Special containers used to collect garbage properly instead of throwing it on the street or ground.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Odisha (BSE) Class 3 EVS assessments, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include fill-in-the-blanks, matching dry and wet waste, true or false statements, and short-answer questions on how to keep our homes and schools clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between wet waste and dry waste?
Wet waste includes food items and kitchen scraps that rot and mix with soil, while dry waste includes items like plastic, paper, and metal that do not rot easily.
Why should we not throw garbage on the street?
Throwing garbage on the street makes our surroundings dirty, causes bad smells, breeds mosquitoes and flies, and spreads diseases.
What does 'Reuse' mean?
Reuse means using an old item again instead of throwing it away, such as using an empty jam jar as a pencil holder.
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