EVS Worksheet: The World Around Us - Class 5
Based on NCERT Lesson: Water - The Essence of Life and Journey of a River
Competency 1: Observation and Reporting
Q1. Observation & Reporting – Picture-based question. Look at the image of ice cubes in a glass. Where do the small water droplets on the outside of the glass come from?
Q2. Observation & Reporting – Scenario question. You see raindrops sliding down a window. What form of water are these raindrops?
Q3. Observation & Reporting – Activity observation. Observe the changes in water when placed in sunlight for three days. What changes do you see?
Q4. Observation & Reporting – Image-based question. Look at the transparent bag experiment with water, clouds, sun and arrows drawn. What does this experiment show?
Q5. Observation & Reporting – Scenario question. When rainwater falls to the ground, some water soaks into the soil. What is this water called?
Q6. Observation & Reporting – Image-based question. Observe the picture of a pond with fishes and a frog on a lotus leaf. Name two animals living in freshwater habitats.
Q7. Observation & Reporting – Fill in the blanks. The biggest source of salt in India is the _____ in Gujarat.
Q8. Observation & Reporting – Short answer. How does the sun’s heat help water on earth?
Q9. Observation & Reporting – Fill in the blanks. Water changes its form from liquid to gas, called _____, and from gas to liquid, called _____.
Q10. Observation & Reporting – Scenario question. In the mustard seed activity, why do the seeds roll down different paths and collect in some areas?
Competency 2: Identification and Classification
Q1. Identification & Classification – Sort the following water sources into freshwater and saltwater: river, ocean, pond, sea, lake.
Q2. Identification & Classification – Name the forms of water shown here: solid, liquid, vapour.
Q3. Identification & Classification – Match the following animals with their descriptions or habitats: dragonfly, water scorpion, pond heron, freshwater turtle.
Q4. Identification & Classification – Fill in the blanks. Plants like lotus and water lily are called _____ floating because their flowers float on water but roots stay in the pond bed.
Q5. Identification & Classification – Group the following plants into free-floating and rooted floating: water hyacinth, lotus, water lily.
Q6. Identification & Classification – True/False. Water hyacinth is a fast-growing plant that spreads quickly on water. (True/False)
Q7. Identification & Classification – Match the water bodies to types: pond, river, sea, ocean.
Q8. Identification & Classification – Multiple choice. Which of the following are sources of groundwater?
a) Wells
b) Lakes
c) Oceans
d) Borewells
Q9. Identification & Classification – Fill in the blanks. Water that collects in lakes, rivers, and oceans on the surface is called _____ water.
Q10. Identification & Classification – Name two traditional ways people recharge groundwater.
Competency 3: Discovery of Facts
Q1. Discovery of Facts – Map-based question. Look at the map of India showing major rivers. Which rivers flow into the Bay of Bengal?
Q2. Discovery of Facts – Short answer. Why is freshwater important for life on earth?
Q3. Discovery of Facts – Inquiry question. What happens to rainwater in areas with many concrete and paved surfaces?
Q4. Discovery of Facts – Reasoning. Why is it important to save water and use it wisely?
Q5. Discovery of Facts – Long answer. Explain the water cycle and its importance in nature.
Q6. Discovery of Facts – Multiple choice. Which activities help recharge groundwater?
a) Planting trees
b) Paving open spaces
c) Building soak pits
d) Throwing plastic in water bodies
Q7. Discovery of Facts – Fill in the blanks. Water pollution by _______ and _______ harms aquatic life.
Q8. Discovery of Facts – True/False. The water in oceans is fresh and safe to drink. (True/False)
Q9. Discovery of Facts – Observation. What did you observe when you painted paper with wax and dropped water on it? Why does a waxy coating protect plants?
Q10. Discovery of Facts – Application. List three ways you can save water in your daily life.
Activities
Activity 1: Water Cycle Model
Create a simple model of the water cycle using a plastic bag, water, and a sunny window. Draw clouds, sun, and arrows on the bag to show evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Observe daily changes and explain what happens.
Activity 2: Local Water Body Exploration
Visit a nearby pond, lake, or river with family or school. Observe the plants and animals living there. Draw them and write a few sentences about how water helps these living beings survive.