Grade 3

Environmental Studies
Chapter 10 - Making Pots

I. Keywords:
1. sparrow
2. agreed
3. potter
4. clay-pit
5. trowel
6. blacksmith
7. remember
8. hatched
9. kiln
10. disappear

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. We need a ​trowel​ to dig the claypit.
2. A person who makes pots is called a ​potter​.
3. In the olden days pots were made of ​stones​ and ​clay.

​ III. ​ ​Answer the following:

(​Note to the parents​ : ​The answers given here are for your reference. Children are encouraged to write the
answers in their own words based on their understanding​.)
1. According to the story, what are the steps to make a pot?
Ans.
First, we should collect some water and clay.
Then, ---
(Write down the steps in your own words)

2. Where and why are the pots heated?

Ans. Pots are heated in a kiln at high temperatures to make them strong and ready to use.

3. Write any four the uses of pots.

Ans. The pots are used to:
1. store water which is cool and healthy
2. cook food
3. ---
4. ---

4. Do you have clay utensils at home? If yes, write the names and how you use them.
Ans.
(Example: ​Yes, we have kadai to cook and a mashing bowl to mash cooked dal.)

6. Draw and colour a clay pot with patterns on it.

 Grade 3
Environmental Studies
Chapter 10 - Making Pots