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Curious Mind
Chapter: 3
Science has contributed greatly to our daily lives. Do you agree? Discuss with your friend. Pictures of a few renowned scientists from India are given for you to Identify them. Write their names in the given spaces. You can find the names in the balloons.
| A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | C.V. Raman | Srinivasa Ramanujan |
| Kamala Sohonie | Aryabhatta | Sushruta |
Ans:
| ACTIVITIES |
Let’s find out how much we have understood.
1. Answer the following questions:
(a) Who was the scientist that Meera was talking about?
Ans: Meera was talking about C.V. Raman.
(b) What was the name given to the discovery made by C.V.Raman?
Ans: The discovery is called the Raman Effect.
(c) What is the root of many dicoveries and inventions?
Ans: Curiosity is the root of many discoveries and inventions.
(d) In which year did C. V. Raman win the Nobel Prize?
Ans: He won the Nobel Prize in 1930.
(e) What question did Orgo ask Nikita? Why was Nikita irritated by the question?
Ans: Orgo asked why the colour of the sky changes at different times.Nikita was busy drawing and thought the question was silly and disturbing.
(f) “We’ll surely keep this in mind next time”. What would Orgo and Nikita keep in mind?
Ans: They should keep in mind to be polite when asking questions and to consider if someone is busy.
2. Say whether the following statements are True or False:
(a) Nikita knew why the colour of the sky changes at different times.
Ans: False.
(b) National Science Day is observed on 28th February.
Ans: True.
(c) C.V Raman was born in Calcutta.
Ans: False.
(d) Raman was not good in his studies.
Ans: False.
(e) Raman breathed his last on November 21, 1970.
Ans: True.
(f) Meera was happy about Orgo asking questions.
Ans: True.
3. Put a tick (✔) on the correct option:
(a) Raman was awarded the Bharat Ratna in:
(i) 1888.
(ii) 1954.
(iii) 1930.
(iv) 1921.
Ans: (ii) 1954.
(b) C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize for:
(i) Discovering the Raman Effect.
(ii) Clearing the IFS exam.
(iii) Working at Rajabazar Science College.
(iv) Completing his graduation.
Ans: (i) Discovering the Raman Effect.
(c) C.V. Raman was born in:
(i) Tiruvanaikkaval.
(ii) Madras.
(iii) Calcutta.
(iv) Bangalore.
Ans: (i) Tiruvanaikkaval.
(d) National Science Day is observed to:
(i) Honour Raman’s contribution.
(ii) Celebrate Raman’s birthday.
(iii) Commemorate the discovery of Raman Effect.
(iv) Pay tribute to Raman on his death anniversary.
Ans: (iii) Commemorate the discovery of Raman Effect.
(e) Nikita painted the sky:
(i) Orange.
(ii) Violet.
(iii) Red.
(iv) Blue.
Ans: (iii) Red.
4. Read the lesson to complete the timeline given below. One is done for you.
Ans:
5. Underline some words in the text which are not familiar to you. In the following table, write down the words in the left column. Write the meaning of each word (by looking up in a dictionary) in the right column.
| Words | Meaning |
Ans:
| Words | Meaning |
| Inquisitive | very interested in learning about things |
| Breakthrough | an important discovery or development |
| Renowned | famous and respected |
| Voyage | a long journey, especially by sea or space |
| Irritated | annoyed or angry |
6. Frame a sentence of your own by using each word you have listed in the table above: _____________________________________.
Ans: (i) The inquisitive child asked many questions about the stars.
(ii) The discovery of the Raman Effect was a major breakthrough in physics.
(iii) C.V. Raman is a renowned scientist all over the world.
(iv) The ship began its voyage early in the morning.
(v) She was irritated by the constant noise outside.
7. Find and write down the synonyms of the following words from the text:
| Curious | |
| Breakthrough | |
| Essential | |
| Renowned |
Ans:
| Curious | Inquisitive |
| Breakthrough | Discovery |
| Essential | Important / Necessary |
| Renowned | Famous |
8. (c) Orgo made some notes of what he had read about Thomas Alva Edison. Read what Orgo wrote:
| Main topic: Edison became a great inventor due to certain qualities. |
| Supporting information: The qualities (i) Curiosity. (ii) Independent learning. (iii) Determination. |
Now, complete the paragraph with the help of the notes that Orgo has listed. You can use the connecting words given in the box.
| Secondly | Lastly |
Thomas Alva Edison had certain qualities that helped him to become a great inventor. Firstly,____________.
Ans: Thomas Alva Edison had certain qualities that helped him to become a great inventor. Firstly, he was very curious about how things work and always asked questions. Secondly, he believed in independent learning and taught himself many things without waiting for others. Lastly, his determination kept him going even when experiments failed, which eventually led to his success.
9. (a) Orgo and his friends read the notice on the notice board.
| Rampur MV School, Golaghat NOTICE Date: 21st February,________ The National Science Day will be observed on February 28 at the school. Every student is hereby asked to prepare a speech on ‘Science in Everyday Life’, and deliver the speech in her/his respective classroom in the presence of the class teacher on that day. Headmaster |
Complete the following sentence that conveys the message of the notice:
On the occasion ____________ of every student will prepare on ___________.
Ans: On the occasion of National Science Day, every student will prepare a speech on ‘Science in Everyday Life’.
(b) Orgo wrote an e-mail to Meera asking for help to prepare the speech. Let’s read what he wrote:
| New Message To meera@gmail.com Subject Request for help to prepare a speech Dear Meera ba,I have to deliver a speech on the topic ‘Science in Everyday Life’ on February 28 at my school. Will you please help me? With regards,Orgo |
(c) The reply given by Meera to Orgo are in parts written in the cards. Read the parts:
| With regards,Meera |
| Subject: Agreeing to help |
| Dear Orgo, |
| To: orgo6@gmail.com |
| That’s really nice. I will definitely help you. I will come to your house tomorrow. Both of us will search on the internet, find the relevant information and prepare the speech. Is that ok, Orgo? See you tomorrow. |
Now, rearrange and write the parts in the proper places to get Meera’s e-mail:
| ___________ |
Ans: Subject: Agreeing to help.
To: orgo6@gmail.com
Dear Orgo,
That’s really nice. I will definitely help you. I will come to your house tomorrow. Both of us will search on the internet, find the relevant information and prepare the speech. Is that ok, Orgo? See you tomorrow.
With regards,
Meera
Let’s learn some grammar:
10. (a) Read these sentences:
(i) It is essential to have an inquisitive mind.
(ii) I am very curious to know more.
(iii) We are happy to learn about C.V. Raman.
(iv) In 1921, C.V. Raman, then a young man, was on a voyage.
(v) Orgo and Nikita were happy to learn about C.V. Raman.
Notice the underlined words in the above sentences.
| The words ‘is, ‘am’, ‘are, ‘was’ and ‘were’ are different forms of the verb “be. The forms ‘is’, ‘am’ and ‘are’ are used in the present tense, and ‘was’ and ‘were’ are used in the past tense. |
(b) Now, fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the ‘be’ verb:
(i) Mita and Raman ________ my close friends.
Ans: Are.
(ii) Mita _________ Raman’s neighbour.
Ans: Is.
(iii) I __________ in regular touch with them.
Ans: Am.
(iv) They _______ with me yesterday.
Ans: Were.
(v) We __________ very happy to visit a park together yesterday.
Ans: Were.
12. Now, read the following sentences:
(i) Nikita has drawn a scenery.
(ii) Meera has entered the room.
| When we talk about actions that have just happened, we use the Present Perfect Tense. |
Ans: (i) Nikita has drawn a scenery.
(ii) Meera has entered the room.
13. Choose the correct option and fill in the blanks:
Nikita _______ (has come/is coming) to Meera’s house. Meera and Nikita ______ (have watched/are watching) T.V. now. They _______ (have eaten/are eating) snacks while watching T.V.
Ans: Nikita has come to Meera’s house. Meera and Nikita are watching T.V. now.They are eating snacks while watching T.V.
14. (a) Let’s read the words in the box aloud and notice the beginning sound of each word:
| Scene | Scolded | Science | Scattering |
| All the four words begin with the consonant blend ‘sc’. When we say the words ‘scene’ and ‘science’, they begin with the sound ‘s’ as in ‘sun’. When we say the words ‘scolded’ and ‘scattering’, ‘sc’ is pronounced like ‘sk’ as in ‘sky’. |
(b) Now, read aloud the following words beginning with the consonant blend ‘sc’. Write ‘s’ if the word begins with ‘s’ sound as in ‘sun’. Write ‘sk’ if ‘sc’ is pronounced like ‘sk’ as in ‘sky’. Two are done for you.
| (i) Scale | Sk | (v) Scissors | |
| (ii) Scent | S | (vi) Score | |
| (iii) Scene | (vii) Scooter | ||
| (iv) Scare | (viii) Scan |
Ans:
| (i) Scale | Sk | (v) Scissors | S |
| (ii) Scent | S | (vi) Score | Sk |
| (iii) Scene | S | (vii) Scooter | Sk |
| (iv) Scare | Sk | (viii) Scan | Sk |
15. Read what Meera told Orgo and Nikita:
“However, Orgo, please remember, it’s also important to consider if someone is busy before asking any questions to the person. And Nikita, make sure that you don’t dismiss the questions straightaway. You can politely ask the person to wait.”
Meera told Orgo and Nikita about some ways to behave well. Work with your friend and make a list of five examples of good behaviour. Present the list in a piece of a paper. Display the list in the classroom.
Ans: (i) Listening carefully when someone is speaking.
(ii) Asking questions politely.
(iii) Waiting for your turn patiently.
(iv) Saying “please” and “thank you.”
(v) Respecting others’ space and time.
16. Think and say:
Nikita and Orgo have resolved their conflict with the help of Meera. This is an acceptable way of handling conflicts.
How do you address a conflict when you face one? List a few ways and share them with the class..
Ans: (i) Talk calmly and listen to the other person.
(ii) Try to understand their point of view.
(iii) Apologize if you made a mistake.
17. Listen to a news item about a moon mission read to you by your teacher. As you listen, fill in the blanks with the correct pieces of information.
(i) India became the _______ country to land on the South Pole of the moon.
Ans: India became the fourth country to land on the South Pole of the moon.
(ii) The Chandrayan 3 mission was developed by ______.
Ans: The Chandrayaan 3 mission was developed by ISRO.
(iii) The Chandrayan 3 landed on the moon on ______ August 2023.
Ans: The Chandrayaan 3 landed on the moon on 23rd August 2023.
(iv) We observe ______ Day on 23rd August every year.
Ans: We observe Space Day on 23rd August every year.
18. Project:
You have learnt that C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930. Now, find out the names of other Indians who won the Nobel Prize in different fields. Collect and paste their pictures on a chart paper, Include the following information about each of them:
| Name:Date of Birth:Place of birth:Nobel Prize in the field:Year of receiving the Nobel Prize: |
Ans: (i) Rabindranath Tagore.
- Name: Rabindranath Tagore.
- Date of Birth: 7 May 1861.
- Place of Birth: Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India.
- Nobel Prize in the Field: Literature.
- Year of Receiving the Nobel Prize: 1913.
(ii) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.
- Name: Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.
- Date of Birth: 5 April 1952.
- Place of Birth: Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Nobel Prize in the Field: Chemistry.
- Year of Receiving the Nobel Prize: 2009.
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