NCERT Question Answer Solution – Class 5 EVS Chapter 4 – Our School — A Happy Place
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Class 5 EVS Chapter 4 – Our School: A Happy Place
Complete NCERT Solutions (Question–Answer Format)
Based on NCERT textbook “Looking Around” for Class 5, 2024–25 edition
Page 61 – Let’s Explore Our School
Q1. Walk around your school and create its map. Include the main building, playground, garden, water tanks and other key features.
Answer:
Students can draw a simple map showing the main building, classrooms, playground, garden, school gate, and water tanks.
Q2. What do I really like about my school?
Answer:
I like my school’s beautiful garden, kind teachers, and the fun activities we do every day.
Q3. How can I make my school greener?
Answer:
I can plant more trees, avoid littering, and save water and electricity in school.
Q4. In case there is any difficulty at school, whom do I talk to or inform?
Answer:
I talk to my class teacher or the principal if I face any problem at school.
Be a School Explorer!
Q1. How does your school save electricity?
Answer:
Lights and fans are switched off when not in use, and natural light is used during the day.
Q2. How does your school keep itself green?
Answer:
Our school has many trees, plants, and a garden that students water regularly.
Q3. How is water saved in your school?
Answer:
Leaking taps are repaired quickly, and we make sure no tap is left open.
Q4. What rules do you follow for traffic safety near your school?
Answer:
We use the zebra crossing, follow traffic lights, and wait inside the school gate until our parents arrive.
Q5. How is waste managed in your school?
Answer:
We use two bins—green for wet waste and blue for dry waste.
Waste Management
Q1. What is the colour of the bin used for dry waste?
Answer:
Blue bin.
Q2. What is the colour of the bin used for wet waste?
Answer:
Green bin.
Q3. Why are old newspapers not thrown into waste bins?
Answer:
Because they are given to recyclers who reuse or recycle them.
Q4. What things does your school give to recyclers?
Answer:
Old newspapers, cardboard, plastic bottles, and other recyclable materials.
Q5. What things at home are given to recyclers?
Answer:
Old clothes, glass bottles, plastic containers, and metal items.
Q6. What does a recycler do?
Answer:
A recycler collects waste materials like paper, bottles, and metals, and sends them to factories to make new products.
Dripping Water
Q1. If a tap drips continuously, what happens?
Answer:
A lot of clean water gets wasted.
Q2. What can we do to prevent wastage of water in school?
Answer:
Close taps properly, repair leaks, and use water carefully.
Q3. How can rainwater be collected and used in school?
Answer:
By building rainwater harvesting tanks to store rainwater for plants and cleaning.
Trees Around Us
Q1. Name the trees on your school campus.
Answer:
Neem, Mango, Ashoka, and Banyan trees.
Q2. Which birds and insects can be seen near the trees?
Answer:
Sparrows, parrots, butterflies, and honeybees.
Q3. What does water under a tree feel like compared to water kept in the sun?
Answer:
Water under the tree is cooler.
Q4. What does this tell us?
Answer:
Trees and shade help keep the environment cool.
Traffic Safety
Q1. Write any three traffic rules.
Answer:
- Follow traffic lights.
- Use pedestrian crossings.
- Do not run or play on the road.
Q2. What did you see at the school gate during departure time?
Answer:
Vehicles waiting to pick up children, some parked properly, others blocking the road.
Q3. What can we do to improve traffic near school?
Answer:
Follow traffic rules, avoid parking in front of the gate, and assign volunteers to manage traffic.
Fire Safety
Q1. Where is the fire extinguisher kept in your school?
Answer:
It is placed near the school office or the main corridor.
Q2. Where is the assembly point in case of fire?
Answer:
The school playground is the assembly point.
Q3. What should you do if you smell smoke or see fire?
Answer:
Stay calm, inform the teacher, leave the building quickly, and gather at the assembly point.
Q4. What are the steps in a fire drill?
Answer:
- Move out quietly in a line.
- Do not panic.
- Never return inside until told it’s safe.
Good Habits and Behaviour
Q1. What will you do if a classmate pushes in line?
Answer:
Ask them politely to wait for their turn.
Q2. What will you do if someone throws a wrapper on the floor?
Answer:
Pick it up and put it in the dustbin.
Q3. What will you do if someone teases another child?
Answer:
Tell them to stop and report the incident to a teacher.
Reflection and Activities
Q1. Which classroom in your school is the nicest and why?
Answer:
The one with good ventilation and potted plants because it feels peaceful and fresh.
Q2. Write a letter to your teacher – “My School – My Happy Place.”
Answer:
Dear Teacher,
I love my school because it is full of learning and joy. We plant trees, save water, and keep it clean. My school is truly my happy place.
Yours lovingly,
(Your Name)
Q3. As principal for a day, what three changes would you make?
Answer:
- Plant more trees.
- Add more dustbins in school.
- Conduct weekly cleanliness drives.
Q4. Which actions from school can you follow at home?
Answer:
Saving water, switching off lights, planting trees, and not littering.
Q5. How can we make our school a happier place?
Answer:
By helping each other, keeping the school clean, and being kind to everyone.
Do You Know? (From Textbook Boxes)
- Do You Know? A leaking tap can waste up to 100 litres of water in one day!
- Do You Know? Trees keep our surroundings cool and give us oxygen.
- Do You Know? Using two bins helps separate waste and makes recycling easier.
- Do You Know? Always move out calmly during a fire drill—never run or shout.
Let Us Reflect – Question Answers
Q1. Out of all the classrooms in your school, which one do you think is the nicest and why?
Answer:
The nicest classroom in my school is our own classroom because it is clean, bright, and full of positive energy. It has colourful charts, green plants, and a big window that lets in sunlight. Everyone in our class works together to keep it beautiful, and that makes it special.
Q2. Create a happiness tree. On a wall or chart paper, draw a large tree with many branches. Each student should add a ‘leaf’ with one small action written on it that makes the school a happier place (for example, greeting someone, turning off lights, sharing space, etc.).
Answer (Sample description):
We made a big Happiness Tree on our classroom wall. Each student wrote one good action on a paper leaf and pasted it on the tree. My leaf said, “I will smile and greet everyone each morning.” Others wrote things like “turn off fans when leaving,” “share tiffin,” and “help friends in need.” Our Happiness Tree reminds us that small actions can make everyone feel happy.
Q3. Sharing one’s feelings is exciting. Write a letter to your teacher on ‘My School—My Happy Place’.
Answer:
Dear Teacher,
I love my school because it feels like my second home. We learn, play, and grow together. Our teachers are kind, and my friends are caring. We have beautiful trees, clean classrooms, and a garden full of flowers. Every morning assembly fills me with energy. I feel safe and happy here. My school truly is my happy place!
Yours lovingly,
(Your Name)
Q4. Which actions would you extend to your home, neighbourhood and communities to make it a happy place for all? Describe any one of them in detail.
Answer:
One action I would extend to my home and community is keeping our surroundings clean. At school, we never throw waste on the ground and use dustbins properly. I will do the same at home and tell my neighbours to keep the area around our houses clean. Clean surroundings make everyone healthy and happy, and it also shows that we care for our planet.
Q5. Imagine a day in school from someone else’s perspective. Choose any one of the following:
- A student who navigates school using a wheelchair.
- A student who speaks a different mother tongue.
- A sanitation worker at school.
Write a diary entry from their point of view. What they felt? What was easy or hard? What made them smile or worry?
Answer (Sample Diary Entry – Sanitation Worker’s Perspective):
Dear Diary,
Today was a busy day at school. I swept the corridors, cleaned the toilets, and emptied the dustbins. Some children smiled and said thank you — that made me very happy. But sometimes, students throw wrappers on the ground even when dustbins are nearby. It becomes hard for me to keep the school clean. I wish everyone would help me by taking care of their surroundings. Still, I feel proud because my work helps make the school a happy and healthy place for all.
Q6. As principal for a day, what three changes would you make to enhance happiness, safety and greenery in your school?
Answer:
If I were the principal for a day, I would make three important changes:
- Plant more trees and start a “Green Club” to take care of them.
- Install more dustbins and ensure the school stays clean.
- Organize fun learning days and kindness challenges to spread happiness.
These changes would make our school more beautiful, safe, and joyful for everyone.
Q7. In groups of 4–5, act out the following:
- A student showing kindness in a difficult situation.
- A team solving a school water wastage problem.
- A student helping a shy classmate feel included.
After each role-play, ask the class: What did you see? What was inspiring? Could this happen in real-life?
Answer (Sample Reflection):
After the role-plays, we learned that kindness, teamwork, and care can make a big difference in real life. The story of a student helping a shy classmate showed how small gestures can make others feel confident. These acts can definitely happen in real life if we decide to be helpful every day.
Q8. Write a one-minute speech for your morning assembly on ‘My Dream School’. Mention what makes it special, who helps it stay that way and what every student can do.
Answer (Speech):
Good Morning everyone!
My dream school is a place full of learning, laughter, and greenery. It has gardens, libraries, and classrooms filled with sunlight. Teachers guide us with care, and students respect one another. Everyone helps keep the school clean, safe, and joyful. If each of us saves water, plants trees, and shares kindness, we can make our real school just like our dream school.
Thank you!
Q9. Take a quick survey, ask five students and one teacher:
(a) What is the one thing that makes them feel happy in school?
(b) What is the one thing that could be improved?
(c) What is the one kind thing that they saw today?
Record and present your findings to the class. What did you learn from others?
Answer (Sample Survey Result):
- Most students said they feel happy when they play with friends or learn something new.
- One teacher said they are happiest when students listen carefully and help each other.
- People wanted more plants and shade in the playground.
- A kind act noticed was a student helping a friend pick up dropped books.
What I learned:
Small gestures of kindness make everyone feel good. When we listen, help, and care, our school becomes a truly happy place.
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