Class 3 – EVS & TWAU – Periodic Test Worksheets (2 Sets Each)
Based on your SYLLABUS (TWAU & TWAU).
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PART A: EVS Worksheet – Based on PT2 SYLLABUS
EVS – Set 1
Section 1 – Observation (Fill in the blanks)
1. Look at the picture and fill in the blanks. 
(a) A large tank on our roof that stores water is called a ____________ tank.
overhead water tank
(b) When it rains too much, it can cause ____________ in many places.
floods
(c) ____________ is a stem that we use to add flavour to food and tea.
ginger
(d) A ____________ helps us pull out underground water for drinking.
hand pump
(e) This leaf tastes very bitter. It is from the ____________ tree.
neem
(f) Our classroom tables and chairs are usually made of ____________.
wood
(g) We can see through ____________ because it is transparent.
glass
(h) Among the three forms of water, ____________ is the solid form.
ice
(i) A ____________ diet gives us all the nutrients we need.
balanced
(j) A stone is a ____________ because it does not change its shape easily.
solid
2. More practice – fill in the blanks.
(a) ____________ is the liquid form of water.
water
(b) We should keep our drinking water in a clean ____________.
container / bottle
(c) ____________ helps us to grow and stay healthy.
food
Section 2 – Identification
3. Answer these questions in one line.
(a) Name any two traditional (indigenous) games played in India.
Answer:
Answer:
kabaddi, kho-kho (or gilli-danda, lagori)
(b) Write names of any two old things people used to clean their teeth.
datun / neem twig, charcoal / ash
(c) Write any two natural sources of water.
river, rain (also: lake, spring)
(d) Name any two foods rich in protein.
pulses (dal), eggs (also: milk, paneer, beans)
4. More practice – give two examples each.
(a) Two leafy vegetables –
spinach, cabbage (also: methi, coriander leaves)
(b) Two things that float on water –
paper boat, dry wood (also: plastic ball)
(c) Two things that sink in water –
stone, coin
5. Write T for true and F for false.
(a) We can look through wood easily. ________
F
(b) We should never talk to strangers. ________
T
(c) Eating a balanced diet keeps us healthy. ________
T
(d) We should throw garbage into rivers. ________
F
6. More practice – True or False.
(a) Drinking dirty water can make us sick. ________
T
(b) We should waste food because it is cheap. ________
F
(c) We should wash our hands before eating. ________
T
7. How can we use waste water again? Write any two ways.
We can reuse water by:
– Using leftover water to water plants.
– Using water from washing vegetables to clean floors or the courtyard.
– Collecting rainwater for cleaning or gardening.
– Using leftover water to water plants.
– Using water from washing vegetables to clean floors or the courtyard.
– Collecting rainwater for cleaning or gardening.
8. What are the six different types of taste?
sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy / hot (pungent), and astringent.
9. More practice – short questions.
(a) Write two habits that keep our teeth healthy.
– Brushing teeth twice a day.
– Rinsing the mouth after eating.
– Avoiding too many sweets.
– Rinsing the mouth after eating.
– Avoiding too many sweets.
(b) Write two ways to keep our surroundings clean.
– Throwing waste in dustbins.
– Not spitting on the road.
– Helping to sweep the classroom.
– Not spitting on the road.
– Helping to sweep the classroom.
(c) Write two ways to save water at home.
– Closing the tap while brushing teeth.
– Repairing leaking taps.
– Using a bucket instead of a shower.
– Repairing leaking taps.
– Using a bucket instead of a shower.
Section 3 – Discovery of Facts
10. Choose the correct answer and tick (✔) it.
(a) Which leafy vegetable helps us stay strong and healthy?
i. Brinjal ii. Tomato iii. Spinach
i. Brinjal ii. Tomato iii. Spinach
iii. Spinach
(b) Glass is mainly made from –
i. Brick ii. Sand iii. Wool
i. Brick ii. Sand iii. Wool
ii. Sand
(c) Children should sleep for at least –
i. 4 hours ii. 6 hours iii. 8 hours
i. 4 hours ii. 6 hours iii. 8 hours
iii. 8 hours
(d) My grandfather used a ____________ twig to brush his teeth.
i. Mango ii. Babool iii. Banyan
i. Mango ii. Babool iii. Banyan
ii. Babool
(e) The three Rs stand for Reduce, Recycle and ____________.
i. Rain ii. Regain iii. Reuse
i. Rain ii. Regain iii. Reuse
iii. Reuse
11. More practice – choose the correct answer.
(a) Which of these is a natural source of water?
i. Tap ii. River iii. Hand pump
i. Tap ii. River iii. Hand pump
ii. River
(b) Which of these is a good habit?
i. Throwing waste on the road ii. Washing hands before eating iii. Playing on the middle of the road
i. Throwing waste on the road ii. Washing hands before eating iii. Playing on the middle of the road
ii. Washing hands before eating
(c) We should drink –
i. dirty water ii. clean, filtered water iii. no water at all
i. dirty water ii. clean, filtered water iii. no water at all
ii. clean, filtered water
12. From where does our food come?
Our food comes mainly from plants (grains, fruits, vegetables) and animals (milk, eggs, meat).
13. Draw or list two natural things and two man-made (artificial) things.
Natural things: tree, river
Artificial things: chair, car
Artificial things: chair, car
14. More practice – natural and artificial things.
(a) Write two natural things you can see in your school playground.
grass, trees (also: birds, soil)
(b) Write two man-made things in your classroom.
blackboard, desk (also: fan, lights)
(c) Write two things that are found in nature and give us food.
fruit trees, crops (wheat, rice)
EVS – Set 2
Section 1 – Observation (Fill in the blanks)
1. Complete the sentences.
(a) Water stored on the terrace in a big tank is called an ____________ tank.
overhead
(b) Too much rain at one place may lead to ____________.
floods
(c) We use the stem of ____________ to make tea taste better.
ginger
(d) A ____________ pulls water up from under the ground.
hand pump
(e) The leaf of the ____________ tree tastes very bitter.
neem
2. Extra practice – fill in the blanks.
(a) ____________ chairs are usually made of wood.
Classroom / School
(b) A ____________ object lets light pass through it.
transparent
(c) ____________ is the hard form of water that we use in cold drinks.
Ice
Section 2 – Identification
3. Answer briefly.
(a) Mention any two games that children play in the open ground.
football, cricket (also: kho-kho, kabaddi)
(b) Write two old methods used for cleaning teeth.
neem datun, charcoal / ash
(c) Name two sources from which we get fresh water.
rain, river (also: lake, spring)
(d) Write names of two protein-giving foods.
milk, dal (also: paneer, eggs)
4. More practice – answer in one line.
(a) Write names of any two fruits we eat in summer.
mango, watermelon
(b) Write names of any two vegetables that grow underground.
potato, carrot (also: onion, beetroot)
(c) Name any two milk products.
curd, paneer (also: cheese, butter)
Section 3 – Discovery of Facts
5. Tick (✔) the correct answers.
(a) Which of these is a stem we eat?
i. Carrot ii. Ginger iii. Spinach
i. Carrot ii. Ginger iii. Spinach
ii. Ginger
(b) Which is an example of a solid?
i. Water ii. Steam iii. Stone
i. Water ii. Steam iii. Stone
iii. Stone
(c) We should sleep early because –
i. it keeps us healthy ii. it wastes our time iii. it makes us hungry
i. it keeps us healthy ii. it wastes our time iii. it makes us hungry
i. it keeps us healthy
6. Short answers.
(a) From where do we get most of our food?
We get most of our food from plants (grains, fruits, vegetables) and some from animals (milk, eggs, meat).
(b) Write two natural things and two man-made things around your house.
Natural: tree, birds
Man-made: buildings, road
Man-made: buildings, road
(c) Write any two uses of water.
– For drinking
– For bathing
– For washing clothes
– For bathing
– For washing clothes
PART B: TWAU (The World Around Us) – PT 2 Worksheets
TWAU – Set 1 (Based on PT2 syllabus
Section 1 – Observation and Reporting
1. Identify the pictures and write their names. 
(Teacher can show any 6 related pictures: river, tap, hand pump, bucket, swimming pool, rain.)
Example answers: river, tap, hand pump, pond, rain, well.
2. Look at each picture and tick (✔) if the situation is safe or unsafe.
(Use pictures like: child crossing road at zebra crossing, child playing on road, child near deep water, child using handrail on stairs.)
Example:
– Child crossing at zebra crossing – Safe
– Child playing in the middle of the road – Unsafe
– Child going too close to deep water – Unsafe
– Child holding the railing while using stairs – Safe
– Child playing in the middle of the road – Unsafe
– Child going too close to deep water – Unsafe
– Child holding the railing while using stairs – Safe
Section 2 – Identification and Classification
3. Very short answers.
(a) Write names of any two outdoor games.
cricket, football (also: kho-kho, kabaddi)
(b) Write names of any two indoor games.
carrom, ludo (also: chess)
(c) We should always ____________ water. (save / waste)
save
(d) Rainwater is ____________ water. (dirty / clean)
clean (but must be collected and used safely)
4. More practice – very short answers.
(a) Name any two games you can play in your classroom without running.
ludo, chess (also: word games, quiz)
(b) We should keep drinking water in a ____________ bottle. (clean / dirty)
clean
(c) We should never play on a busy ____________. (road / playground)
road
5. Short answer type (about food and things).
(a) From where does food come?
Food comes from plants (fruits, vegetables, grains) and animals (milk, eggs, meat).
(b) Write two examples each of natural and artificial things.
Natural things: sun, tree
Artificial things: table, pencil
Artificial things: table, pencil
6. More practice – short answers.
(a) Write any two water sources you have seen.
tap, hand pump (also: well, river, pond)
(b) Write two uses of water at home.
cooking, bathing (also: washing clothes, cleaning)
(c) Why should we not waste food?
Because many people do not get enough food and food is precious; wasting food is a bad habit.
Section 3 – Discovery of Facts
7. Draw the picture of any two sources of water.
(On paper: children draw any two – river, tap, well, hand pump, rain.)
Example sources: river, well / tap, hand pump / lake, rain.
8. What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is a meal that has all types of food in the right amount – grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables, milk, etc. It helps us stay healthy.
9. How can we take care of water? Write any two ways.
– Close taps tightly when not in use.
– Use a bucket instead of a shower.
– Do not throw garbage in water bodies.
– Use a bucket instead of a shower.
– Do not throw garbage in water bodies.
10. List some activities for which we need water.
We need water for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing clothes, cleaning utensils, watering plants, and for some games like swimming.
11. More practice – water and safety.
(a) Why should we not play near deep water?
Because we may slip and drown; it is dangerous.
(b) Why should we filter or boil water before drinking?
To remove germs and dirt so that we do not fall sick.
(c) Write two rules for safe play in the playground.
– Do not push or pull others.
– Use swings one by one and carefully.
– Do not go outside the school gate while playing.
– Use swings one by one and carefully.
– Do not go outside the school gate while playing.
TWAU – Set 2
Section 1 – Observation and Reporting
1. Name the things shown in the pictures.
(Teacher can change pictures: dam, tank, bucket, pipe, shower, pond.)
Example answers: dam, water tank, bucket, pipe, shower, pond.
2. Decide if the action in the picture is safe or unsafe and write “Safe” or “Unsafe”.
Example:
– Child putting hand into electric socket – Unsafe
– Child wearing helmet while cycling – Safe
– Child running on wet floor – Unsafe
– Child walking on footpath – Safe
– Child wearing helmet while cycling – Safe
– Child running on wet floor – Unsafe
– Child walking on footpath – Safe
Section 2 – Identification and Classification
3. Very short answers.
(a) Write any two games you can play in the park.
kho-kho, football (also: skipping, running races)
(b) Write any two games you can play inside the house.
carrom, snakes and ladders (also: chess)
(c) We must ____________ water because it is precious. (save / waste)
save
(d) Rainwater is usually ____________ when it falls from the sky. (clean / dirty)
clean
4. Short answer type.
(a) Explain in one or two sentences: Where does our food come from?
Our food comes from plants (crops, fruits, vegetables) and animals (milk, eggs, meat). Farmers grow crops for us.
(b) Write two examples of each: natural things and man-made things.
Natural: mountains, rivers
Man-made: bridge, building
Man-made: bridge, building
5. More practice – classification.
(a) Classify these as natural or man-made: tree, bus, cloud, pencil.
Natural: tree, cloud
Man-made: bus, pencil
Man-made: bus, pencil
(b) Name two things in your classroom that need electricity.
fan, tube light (also: projector, computer)
(c) Name two things that do not need electricity.
notebook, chair (also: pencil, ruler)
Section 3 – Discovery of Facts
6. Draw or write about any two sources of water.
Example: river, well / lake, tap.
7. What do you understand by a “balanced diet”?
A balanced diet is food that includes cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables, milk, etc., in correct amounts so that our body gets all nutrients.
8. Write any three ways in which you can save water at home.
– Turn off taps properly after use.
– Use a mug and bucket for bathing.
– Use leftover water for plants.
– Use a mug and bucket for bathing.
– Use leftover water for plants.
9. List as many activities as you can for which your family uses water in one day.
Drinking, cooking, washing utensils, bathing, brushing teeth, washing clothes, mopping the floor, watering plants.
10. More practice – water and safety.
(a) Why should we not throw plastic into rivers and ponds?
It pollutes water and harms fish and other water animals; it also makes the water unsafe for people.
(b) Write two rules to follow while using the school water tap.
– Stand in a line and wait for your turn.
– Do not play with water or splash it on others.
– Close the tap after use.
– Do not play with water or splash it on others.
– Close the tap after use.
(c) How can you spread the message of “Save Water” in your school?
By making posters, talking about it in assembly, reminding friends to close taps and not waste water.