Chapter 7: Water – A Precious Gift
Learn the value of water and how to conserve it!
Chapter Summary
This chapter teaches children about the importance of rain and water, how rainwater reaches us, how we store and use it, and why it is essential to save and protect water. Children observe rainfall, understand how water reaches their homes, learn about wells, tanks, and vessels, and are encouraged to reuse water, avoid pollution, and share water with birds, animals, and people. Activities like making a birdbath, observing rain patterns, and learning from elders about traditional water storage methods make this chapter interactive and memorable. The key message is: every drop of water is valuable.
Let Us Answer
Page 87
I think it will rain today because…
Ans:
- The sky is full of dark clouds.
- The wind is blowing strongly.
I think it will not rain today because…
Ans:
- The sky is clear and sunny.
- There are no clouds or wind.
Page 88–89
Ask yourself about the rain:
Ans:
- Is it heavy or light? → Light drizzle
- Are the drops big or small? → Small
- Falling straight or slanting? → Slanting due to wind
- Is the rainwater clean or dirty? → Looks clean in a vessel
Where does the rainwater go?
Ans:
- Some water is absorbed by soil, helping plants.
- Some flows to streams or rivers.
- Some gathers in puddles, ponds, lakes.
- Some evaporates when the sun comes out.
Page 90–91
Where do you get your water from?
Ans: From a tap. The water is stored in a tank on the terrace and comes through pipes.
If you use a well or borewell, how is water drawn?
Ans: Using an electric pump or pulley.
Who brings water to your home if there’s no tap?
Ans: Sometimes water tankers come from rivers/lakes.
Do you know someone who faces water difficulties?
Ans: Yes, in summer, my relatives get water once every two days.
Page 92–93
List of activities for which we use water:
Ans:
- Drinking
- Cooking
- Bathing
- Washing clothes and utensils
- Cleaning
- Watering plants
What did you do when water didn’t come?
Ans: We used stored water and avoided wasting it.
How did elders store water in the past?
Ans: In clay pots, copper vessels, and brass pitchers.
Page 95
What happens after we use water?
Ans:
- It becomes wastewater and can’t be used for drinking.
- We can reuse it for flushing, cleaning floors, or watering plants.
Three Ways to Save Water:
Ans:
- Turn off taps while brushing.
- Use a bucket instead of a shower.
- Collect rainwater to water plants.
Activities
Page 94: Vessel Drawing Activity
Example: Draw a clay pot or brass kalash.
Instructions: Label it and write the local name (e.g., Matka, Surahi). Use pencils or crayons to color the drawing in your notebook.
Page 96–97: Take Action – Make a Birdbath
How to make a birdbath:
- Use a shallow container.
- Add stones for perching.
- Add clean water.
- Change water often.
- Clean twice a week with a separate scrubber.
Instructions: Set up a birdbath in your garden or balcony and observe which birds or insects visit.
Let Us Reflect
Page 98–99: A. Write
1. Observing the rain:
Ans: When it rained, the drops were small and soft. They fell slantingly. Some water went into the soil, some made puddles. The water in my vessel was clean.
2. Local water source observation (example):
Ans: There is a pond near my village called Saras Talav. It is not used for drinking, but people use it to wash clothes. Earlier, it was used more, but now we get water from taps.
Page 98–99: B. Draw
Draw your birdbath:
Label birds like:
- Sparrow
- Pigeon
- Parrot
- Butterfly
- Bees
Instructions: Draw a birdbath with visiting birds or insects, label them, and color the drawing in your notebook.
Page 98–99: C. Discuss
Activities that waste or pollute water:
Ans:
- Leaving taps open
- Using excess detergent
- Washing vehicles with running water
Three ways to reduce water wastage:
Ans:
- Use leftover water for plants
- Fix leaking taps
- Do not use too much soap or chemical cleaners
Concepts Covered
- Importance of water for life
- Sources of water: Rain, wells, tanks, taps
- Water storage: Traditional and modern methods
- Uses of water: Drinking, cooking, cleaning, etc.
- Water conservation: Saving, reusing, avoiding pollution
- Sharing water with birds and animals (e.g., birdbath)
- Hands-on activities: Observing rain, drawing vessels, making birdbaths
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