The Class 3 EVS (Environmental Studies), students learn about the fundamental concept of living and non-living things. This topic helps them understand the differences between objects that have life and those that do not.
Living Things:
- Characteristics:
- Grow and develop
- Need food, water, and air
- Can move or respond to stimuli
- Can reproduce
- Have senses (e.g., sight, sound, touch)
- Examples:
- Plants (e.g., trees, flowers)
- Animals (e.g., humans, birds, fish)
- Microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, yeast)
Non-Living Things:
- Characteristics:
- Do not grow or develop
- Do not need food, water, or air
- Cannot move or respond to stimuli
- Cannot reproduce
- Do not have senses
- Examples:
- Rocks and minerals
- Water and air
- Buildings and bridges
- Toys and tools
Interesting Activities:
1. Sorting game: Students sort pictures or objects into living and non-living categories.
2. Observation: Students observe and record the characteristics of living things in their surroundings.
3. Group discussion: Students discuss and share examples of living and non-living things.