Grade 4 EVS

Ch- India-Symbols and Emblem

Date: 14.2.2022

Topics taught:

• Conducted DT.
• Discussed the Kick start activity.
• Explained the importance of National symbols.

Homework:

Draw the Indian flag and write the significance of the 3 colours.

KWL Chart:

Date: 15.2.2022

Topics taught:

• Discussed the National symbols- National anthem, song, animal, bird, tree, fruit, flower, currency, aquatic animal, river etc

Date: 16.2.2022

Topics taught:

• Explained about the features of National Emblem.
• Conducted a Quiz on Emblem.

Date: 17.2.2022

Topics taught:

• Conducted a quiz on National Symbols using Quizziz.
• Discussed Textbook exercise Q1 to Q3.

Date: 18.2.2022

Topics taught:

• Discussed Textbook exercise Q4.
• Discussed and solved Workbook exercise.

Notebook Work:

New Words:

1. unique

2. heritage

3. signifies

4. prosperity

5. enormous

6. contamination

7. preserving

8. triumphs

9. mounted

New Terms:

1. heritage: the traditions, qualities and culture of a country that have existed for a long time and that have great importance for the country

2. signify: to be a sign of something; to mean

3. prosperity: the state of being successful, especially with money

4. triumph: a great success or victory

Textbook exercising

Q4. Answer the following questions:

a. What is a symbol?

Ans: A symbol is a picture or a sign that indicates or represents something.

b. What do the colours in the Indian National Flag symbolise?

Ans: The national flag of India is a tricolour horizontal

band. 

1. It has deep saffron band at the top indicating

strength and courage.

2. The white central band signifies peace, truth and purity of India. 

3. The green colour at the bottom band signifies fertility, growth and prosperity. 

c. Describe the Indian Rupee symbol.

Ans: The currency symbol of the Indian Rupee  is a  combination of  Devanagari ‘Ra’ and the Roman Capital ‘R‘. The two horizontal lines running at the top represent the Indian national flag.

d. State any three features of the national emblem of India.

Ans: The three features of the national Emblem are:

1. We see three

lions standing back to back. The fourth lion is hidden

from our view. All lions are mounted on an abacus.

2. The rectangular frame has a bull on the right, a horse on the left and the Ashok Chakra also known as Dharma Chakra (Wheel of Law) at the centre.

3. The words Satyameva Jayate, which means ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’, are written in Devanagari script below the frame. 

HOTS : Do write the answer in your own words as discussed in the class.

Workbook exercise: