Social Science

In this chapter, we will learn about different types of families and parts of the family. We will also understand the difference between nuclear and joint families with the help of examples and illustrations.

This chapter sheds light on people with special needs. It discusses the sensitivity towards people with disabilities and the need and care for elders. It helps us understand the importance of community services. It also talks about the Braille script.

This chapter helps us understand the importance of having some leisure time and recreational activities. It talks about the differences between indoor and outdoor games. It also describes how fun activities can be taken as a profession.

This chapter discusses the different types of work done in various places. It describes working at home and outside the home, along with illustrative pictures. It also mentions the importance of helping at home and highlights working children.

This chapter discusses the concept of cooking. It describes different kinds of fuels used for cooking along with the types of stoves and vessels used for cooking food. Different kinds of food and eating practices of people are also explained here.

The chapter describes the difference between a sketch and a map. It talks about the symbols and colours used on a map. It helps us understand the four directions and how a map is drawn. It also highlights the basic traffic rules.

This chapter talks about the different means of transport. It includes the transports used to travel short and long distances. It discusses the new ways of travelling. It also highlights the workers associated with railways and bus stations.