Practice Worksheet – 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 simple worksheet for Class 5 EVS Chapter 4 – “Our School: A Happy Place”, with answers included.

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Part A: Fill in the Blanks

1. Aasha and Mohit want to make their school a ___________ school.
   Answer: green
2. The mission to keep schools clean and healthy is called ___________.
   Answer: Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya
3. Trees in the school campus provide ___________ and keep the surroundings cool.
   Answer: shade
4. Wet waste is collected in the ___________ coloured bin.
   Answer: green
5. Dry waste is collected in the ___________ coloured bin.
   Answer: blue
6. Clay pots (matkas) are used to ___________ water without electricity.
   Answer: cool
7. Ice towers built in Ladakh to water gardens are called ___________.
   Answer: ice stupas
8. The campaign to save and protect water is called ___________.
   Answer: Jal Shakti Abhiyan
9. Painting the roof ___________ helps reflect sunlight and keep rooms cool.
   Answer: white
10. Respect, kindness, and helping others make the school a ___________ place.
    Answer: happy

Part B: Match the Following

Column A	Column B
1. Wet waste	a. Green bin
2. Dry waste	b. Blue bin
3. Water-saving campaign	c. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
4. Ice towers in Ladakh	d. Ice stupas
5. Mission to keep schools clean	e. Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya
6. White-painted roof	f. Keeps room cool
7. Trees in school	g. Provide shade and food for birds
8. Teams to explore school	h. Water Watchers, Waste Warriors, Green Guardians

Answer Key:
1 → a, 2 → b, 3 → c, 4 → d, 5 → e, 6 → f, 7 → g, 8 → h

Part C: True or False

1. A green school focuses on managing waste, saving water, using electricity carefully, and planting trees. True
2. Wet waste is collected in a blue bin. False
3. Clay pots (matkas) can cool water without using electricity. True
4. Ice stupas in Ladakh are made to provide drinking water for humans. False
5. Painting the roof white helps to keep rooms cooler. True
6. Waste should not be separated because it does not help in recycling. False
7. Traffic signs and zebra crossings near the school help in road safety. True
8. Students must panic and run during a fire drill. False
9. Trees in school provide shade, keep surroundings cool, and support birds and insects. True
10. Being kind and helping others does not affect the happiness of the school. False

Part D: Short Answer / Activity

1. Name one team you can form to explore your school and what it will check.
   Answer Example: Green Guardians – check plants, trees, birds, and compost pit.
2. Name two ways your school can save water.
   Answer Example: Fix leaking taps, collect rainwater.
3. Write one thing you can do to make your school a happy place.
   Answer Example: Help classmates, keep surroundings clean, turn off unused lights.

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Worksheet – 2.

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Class Test – EVS (Class 5) Chapter 4: Our School – A Happy Place

Name: _____________________
Date: _____________________
Marks: /50

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1×5 = 5 Marks)

1. Which of the following makes a school a green school?
   a) Planting trees and managing waste
   b) Painting walls only
   c) Using computers only
   d) Keeping the playground empty
2. Wet waste is usually collected in a _________ coloured bin.
   a) Blue
   b) Green
   c) Red
   d) Yellow
3. Which campaign teaches people to save and protect water?
   a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
   b) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
   c) Green School Mission
   d) Tree Plantation Drive
4. Painting a roof white helps to:
   a) Absorb more heat
   b) Reflect sunlight and keep rooms cooler
   c) Make the building taller
   d) None of the above
5. Ice stupas in Ladakh are used to:
   a) Build houses
   b) Water school gardens
   c) Melt snow for drinking only
   d) None of the above

Answers: 1-a, 2-b, 3-b, 4-b, 5-b

Section B: Fill in the Blanks (1×5 = 5 Marks)

1. Aasha and Mohit want to make their school a ___________ school.
2. Dry waste is collected in the ___________ coloured bin.
3. Trees in the school provide shade and ___________ for birds and insects.
4. Dripping taps waste a lot of ___________ over time.
5. Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya focuses on keeping schools ___________ and healthy.

Answers: 1-green, 2-blue, 3-food, 4-water, 5-clean

Section C: True or False (1×5 = 5 Marks)

1. Students can form teams like Water Watchers or Green Guardians to explore school.
2. Ice stupas are used to provide electricity to schools.
3. Clay pots (matkas) cool water without using electricity.
4. Traffic signs near school help improve road safety.
5. Being kind and polite at school makes the school a happier place.

Answers: 1-True, 2-False, 3-True, 4-True, 5-True

Section D: Match the Following (1×5 = 5 Marks)

Column A	Column B
1. Wet waste	a. Ice stupas
2. Dry waste	b. Green bin
3. Water-saving campaign	c. Blue bin
4. Ice towers in Ladakh	d. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
5. White roof	e. Keeps rooms cool

Answers: 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a, 5-e

Section E: Short Answer Questions (3×5 = 15 Marks)

1. Name two teams you can form to explore your school and what they observe.
   Answer Example: Green Guardians – check plants, trees, birds. Water Watchers – check water tanks, dripping taps, wet areas.
2. List three things you can do to save water at school or home.
   Answer Example: Fix leaking taps, use water carefully, collect rainwater.
3. What are two ways students can help manage waste in school?
   Answer Example: Separate dry and wet waste, give recyclables to collectors, avoid littering.
4. Why are trees important in a school campus?
   Answer Example: Provide shade, food for birds and insects, keep surroundings cool, clean air.
5. What is the role of traffic signs and zebra crossings near schools?
   Answer Example: To ensure road safety, prevent accidents, help children cross roads safely.

Section F: Activity-Based Questions (5×3 = 15 Marks)

1. Draw a simple school map showing:
   • Main building, playground, garden, water tanks, pathways, and school gate.
2. Design a traffic safety signboard for your school gate to remind people about:
   • Speed limits, crossing children, parking rules.
3. Make a Happiness Leaf: Write one action that makes your school a happier place.
   Answer Example: Greeting someone politely, switching off lights, helping a classmate.
4. Suggest one way to make your classroom or school cooler.
   Answer Example: Plant more trees, paint roof white, use ventilated windows.
5. Describe one small step to help save water at home or school.
   Answer Example: Turn off taps while brushing, fix dripping taps, reuse water for plants.

Total Marks: 50

• MCQs: 5
• Fill in the Blanks: 5
• True/False: 5
• Match the Following: 5
• Short Answer Questions: 15
• Activity-Based Questions: 15

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Practice Worksheet – 3.

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Class Test – EVS (Class 5) Chapter 4: Our School – A Happy Place (With Answers)

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1×5 = 5 Marks)

1. Which of the following makes a school a green school?
   a) Planting trees and managing waste (Answer )
   b) Painting walls only
   c) Using computers only
   d) Keeping the playground empty
2. Wet waste is usually collected in a _________ coloured bin.
   a) Blue
   b) Green (Answer )
   c) Red
   d) Yellow
3. Which campaign teaches people to save and protect water?
   a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
   b) Jal Shakti Abhiyan (Answer )
   c) Green School Mission
   d) Tree Plantation Drive
4. Painting a roof white helps to:
   a) Absorb more heat
   b) Reflect sunlight and keep rooms cooler (Answer )
   c) Make the building taller
   d) None of the above
5. Ice stupas in Ladakh are used to:
   a) Build houses
   b) Water school gardens (Answer )
   c) Melt snow for drinking only
   d) None of the above

Section B: Fill in the Blanks (1×5 = 5 Marks)

1. Aasha and Mohit want to make their school a green school.
2. Dry waste is collected in the blue coloured bin.
3. Trees in the school provide shade and food for birds and insects.
4. Dripping taps waste a lot of water over time.
5. Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya focuses on keeping schools clean and healthy.

Section C: True or False (1×5 = 5 Marks)

1. Students can form teams like Water Watchers or Green Guardians to explore school. True
2. Ice stupas are used to provide electricity to schools. False
3. Clay pots (matkas) cool water without using electricity. True
4. Traffic signs near school help improve road safety. True
5. Being kind and polite at school makes the school a happier place. True

Section D: Match the Following (1×5 = 5 Marks)

Column A	Column B
1. Wet waste	b. Green bin
2. Dry waste	c. Blue bin
3. Water-saving campaign	d. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
4. Ice towers in Ladakh	a. Ice stupas
5. White roof	e. Keeps rooms cool

Section E: Short Answer Questions (3×5 = 15 Marks)

1. Name two teams you can form to explore your school and what they observe.
   Answer Example:

• Green Guardians – check plants, trees, birds.
• Water Watchers – check water tanks, dripping taps, wet areas.

2. List three things you can do to save water at school or home.
   Answer Example:

• Fix leaking taps
• Use water carefully
• Collect rainwater

3. What are two ways students can help manage waste in school?
   Answer Example:

• Separate dry and wet waste
• Give recyclables to collectors
• Avoid littering

4. Why are trees important in a school campus?
   Answer Example:

• Provide shade
• Food for birds and insects
• Keep surroundings cool
• Clean the air

5. What is the role of traffic signs and zebra crossings near schools?
   Answer Example:

• Ensure road safety
• Prevent accidents
• Help children cross roads safely

Section F: Activity-Based Questions (5×3 = 15 Marks)

1. Draw a simple school map showing:
   • Main building, playground, garden, water tanks, pathways, and school gate.
     Answer: Students’ own drawings (teacher evaluates for completeness and accuracy).
2. Design a traffic safety signboard for your school gate.
   Answer Example:

• “Drive Slowly – Children Crossing”
• “No Parking”
• Use drawings of children crossing

3. Make a Happiness Leaf: Write one action that makes your school a happier place.
   Answer Example:

• Greeting someone politely
• Switching off lights
• Helping a classmate

4. Suggest one way to make your classroom or school cooler.
   Answer Example:

• Plant more trees
• Paint roof white
• Use ventilated windows

5. Describe one small step to help save water at home or school.
   Answer Example:

• Turn off taps while brushing
• Fix dripping taps
• Reuse water for plants

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Other Important Notes Related to This Chapter

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