CLASS : III

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES Date: 11.06.2020

Topic: OUR HERITAGE -- OUR NATIONAL SYMBOLS & FESTIVALS
Time Limit: 30 MINS

Worksheet No.: 12

[Copy the questions following the notes and solve them on a sheet of paper
date wise. Keep the worksheets ready in a file to be submitted on the opening
day.]

India has a rich heritage that is thousands of years old. The word ‘heritage‘ means something
special about our family, our place of birth, or our country, that is passed onto us from our
ancestors. Our customs, the traditional food that we eat, the traditional clothes we wear,
the festivals we celebrate, our beliefs, our music, the language we speak, our art, are all part
of our heritage.
It is important to know about our heritage. It gives us an identity – it tells us who we
are, and where we come from. It also gives us a sense of belonging and develops within us,
respect for our country, and for its rich natural and cultural past.
People from different parts of our world came and settled in India over thousands of
years. Each of them has added something to India’s rich heritage. We should be proud of our
heritage, and respect its rich variety.
THE NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF INDIA

National symbols are the signs that are used to represent a country. They represent
culture, identity and heritage of our country. They include the national flag, the national
anthem, the national emblem, the national animal, and so on.

National symbols are of great value as they give rise to a feeling of pride in the country and
unite the people of our country. Every country of the world has its own national symbols.
India has some beautiful national symbols too.

ASSIGNMENT

FILL IN THE BLANKS :-

1. India has a rich ______ that is _________ of years old.

2. A member of your family that lived a long time ago is called ________.

WRITE TRUE OR FALSE

1. National symbols are used to represent a country.

2. It is not important to know about our heritage.
3. Food items like pizza and burgers are a part of India’s heritage.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS :-

1. What do you understand by the word “ heritage “ ? Why should we learn about our
heritage ?
2. What is the importance of national symbols ? Name any three national symbols of
India.

Click on the link given below to watch the video content on national symbols of India
https://youtu.be/7WaFr-Hpbvk

ACTIVITY

Draw our national flag – The Tiranga.