CLASS V // TWAU // FOURTH CHAPTER // 

Topic- Our School — A Happy Place

SUMMARY NOTE:-

Green School:-

·      Green school is a school where we manage our waste, save water, use electricity carefully, and make the campus green by planting more trees and taking care of them.

Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya:-

·      Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya (Clean India Clean Schools) is a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission started by the Government of India.

·      It focuses on keeping schools clean and healthy for all. This includes clean toilets, safe drinking water, proper waste management, and hygiene education.

Waste Management:-

 We can reduce waste by using only what we need, reusing things and not throwing away useful items.

Jal Shakti Abhiyan:-

·      The Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a campaign to save and protect water.

·      It encourages people to plant trees, catch rainwater and use water wisely.

·      Schools can help students learn fixing leaks, collecting rainwater, and learning about the smart water use.

 A safe fire drill:-

1.    Move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit route. Do not panic. Do not run.

2.    Crawl low under smoke with your mouth covered to breathe cleaner air.

3.    Do not hide in closets or bathrooms.

4.    Help others if it is safe to do so, but never return to the building once you are outside.

5.    Go to the assembly point and stay with your group.

6.    Once you have reached the assembly point, alert staff or teachers immediately if anyone is missing, or injured.

Important points:-

Ø Mawlynnong in Meghalaya is celebrated as ‘Asia’s Cleanest Village’.

Ø In many villages, people clean floors with cow dung and mud to keep insects away and keep the house cool.

Ø In Assam, a man planted a forest by himself, now it is home to elephants, deer and birds. (Jadav Payeng, known as the "Forest Man of India")

Ø Curd is made by just adding a spoonful of old curd to warm milk; no use of machines, just microbes.

Ø A white roof can also make the roof cool because it reflects the Sun’s heat. On the other hand, a black surface absorbs heat.

Ø Clay pots (matkas) are used to cool drinking water. It does not need any electricity.

Ø In Ladakh, students help make ‘ice stupas’, tall ice towers that slowly melt in summer to water school gardens.

A. FILL IN THE BLANKS:-

1.    A green school saves water, manages waste, and plants trees.

2.    The mission started by the Government of India to keep schools clean is called Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya.

3.   The campaign started by the government to save and protect water is called Jal Shakti Abhiyan.

4.    The bin used for dry waste is of blue colour, and the bin used for wet waste is of green colour.
Planting more trees makes the school campus green and cool.

5.    Fire drills teach students to move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit route.

6.    It is very important to follow traffic rules to prevent road accidents.

7.    A white roof keeps the building cool because it reflects the Sun’s heat.

8.    A black surface becomes hot because it absorbs  heat.
B. Column Matching :-

1. Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya           (a) Keeps air clean and gives shade
2. Green bin                                                     (b) Traffic rules
3. Blue bin                                                       ((c) For dry waste
4. Trees                                                             (d) Campaign to keep schools clean

5. White roof                                                    (e) For wet waste

6. Black surface                           
7. Jal Shakti Abhiyan                                         (f) Absorbs heat

 8.Fire drill                                                          (g) Reflects heat and keeps cool

9. Traffic signs                                                  (h) Campaign to save and protect water

                                                                             (i) Practising safety in case of fire
Answers: 1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – c, 4 – a, 5 – g, 6 – f , 7 – h, 8 – I, 9 – b

 C. Complete this analogy:-

1.    Blue bin : Dry waste :: Green bin : __________
Answer: Wet waste

2.    White roof : Reflects heat :: Black surface : __________
Answer: Absorbs heat

3.    Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya : Clean Schools :: Jal Shakti Abhiyan : __________
Answer: Save and protect water

4.    Trees : Shade and fresh air :: Waste segregation : __________
Answer: Clean surroundings

5.    Fire extinguisher : Puts out fire :: Fire drill : __________
Answer: Prepares for fire safety

6.    Electricity savers : Switch off lights :: Water watchers : __________
Answer: Stop water wastage

7.    School Explorer Teams : Observe and improve school :: Happiness Tree : __________
Answer: Actions to make school a happy place

D. MCQs

1. What is a Green School?

a) A school painted green

b) A school with trees and eco-friendly practices

c) A school where students wear green uniform

d) A school near a forest

Answer: b) A school with trees and eco-friendly practices

2. Which campaign focuses on keeping schools clean and healthy?

a) Jal Shakti Abhiyan            b) Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya

c) Save Earth Campaign      d) Go Green Mission

Answer: b) Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya

3. Which colour bin is used for wet waste?

a) Blue       b) Green       c) Red       d) Yellow

Answer: b) Green

E.  Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False statements:-

1. Dry waste is collected in a green bin. (False)

2. Trees help keep the surroundings cool. (True)

3. Students should run and panic during a fire drill. (False)

4. Respectful behaviour makes the school a happy place. (True)

5. Traffic rules are not important for students. (False)

F. Differentiate:-

1. Dry Waste and Wet Waste:-

Dry Waste	Wet Waste
Carbohydrates: Provide energy to the body (e.g., rice, wheat, potatoes Things like paper, plastic, wrappers, bottles etc. (put in blue bin).	Things like food peels, leftovers, vegetable waste etc. (put in green bin).

2. White Roof and Black Surface

White Roof	Black Surface
Reflects sunlight, keeps the building cooler.	Absorbs heat, makes the surface hotter.

3. Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya and Jal Shakti Abhiyan

Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya	Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Campaign to keep schools clean, with toilets, safe drinking water, and hygiene.	Campaign to save water, harvest rainwater, and use water wisely.

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1: Name the campaign started to keep schools clean.

Ans: Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya.

Q2: Name the campaign started to save and protect water.

Ans: Jal Shakti Abhiyan.

Q3. What should you do if there is a fire in school?

Ans : Move calmly to the nearest exit and go to the assembly point

B. Short Answer Questions

Q1: What are some ways to make your school a green school?

Ans: By managing waste, saving water, planting trees, and using electricity carefully.

Q2: Why should we save water at school?

Ans: Water is precious and should not be wasted. Saving water helps the environment and ensures enough for all.

Q3: How can we make classrooms cooler without using electricity?

Ans: By planting trees, keeping windows open for breeze, and painting roofs white.

Q4: What are some traffic rules students should follow near school?

Ans: Use pedestrian crossing, avoid running on the road, and follow traffic signals.

Q5: What steps should be taken during a fire drill?

Ans: Walk calmly to the assembly point, avoid panic, crawl under smoke if needed, and never return to the building.

C. Long Answer Questions

Q1: Explain the importance of waste management and recycling in schools.

Ans: Waste management and recycling

Ø Reduce litter.

Ø Prevent pollution.

Ø Help reuse useful items.

Ø Schools can set up dustbins for dry and wet waste and encourage recycling.

2. How can students contribute to making their school a happy and safe place?

Ans :

Ø Students can keep classrooms and playgrounds clean.

Ø Plant trees.

Ø Switch off lights and fans when not needed.

Ø Follow safety rules.

Ø Show respect to others.

  3. Describe different teams like Water Watchers, Electricity Savers, and Waste Warriors and their roles.

Ans :

Ø Water Watchers check for leaking taps and prevent water wastage.

Ø Electricity Savers ensure lights and fans are not misused.

Ø Waste Warriors promote proper segregation of waste.

D. Application/Thinking Questions

Q1: If you see a leaking tap in your school, what will you do?

Ans: I will close the tap properly and inform the teacher or school staff so that the leak can be repaired.

Q2: Suppose your classroom feels very hot in summer. What steps can you suggest to keep it cool?
Ans: We can keep windows open for air, plant more trees near the classroom, and paint the roof white to reflect sunlight.

Q3: What can you do to make the work of sanitation workers easier and safer?

Ans: By properly separating dry and wet waste, throwing garbage only in bins, and not littering around.

Q4: If you saw two students fighting at the water tap and skipping the line, what would you do?
Ans: I would politely ask them to wait for their turn and remind them that everyone should get water fairly.

Q5: Your friend throws a wrapper in the playground. How will you respond?

Ans: I will remind my friend to use the dustbin and explain why keeping the school clean is important.

Q6: Imagine you are the principal for a day. What three changes would you make to make your school a happy place?
Ans: I would (i) plant more trees, (ii) set up separate dustbins for waste, and (iii) organize activities on kindness and safety.

Cleanliness starts within.