Water – A Precious Gift begins with a monsoon rain song and follows Surya and Barkha as they wonder where rainwater goes and how tap water reaches their rooftop tank. Students trace rainwater soaking into groundwater wells or flowing into streams, ponds and rivers, compare traditional and modern water containers (ghada, surahi, matka, copper and steel pots), and learn practical ways to save and reuse water.
What Class 3 EVS Chapter 7 Covers
Where Does Rainwater Go?: Absorption into soil (groundwater for wells and handpumps) and runoff into ponds, streams, rivers and seas
How Water Reaches Our Homes: Pipes, overhead tanks, wells, handpumps, tankers and water filters
Storing Drinking Water: Clay pots (matka, surahi), brass, copper and steel vessels, and using a long-handled ladle for hygiene
Conserving Water and Birdbaths: Reducing wastage, reusing kitchen water for plants, rainwater harvesting and making a birdbath
Exercises in Chapter 7
- In-Text Activities (Pages 89–97): Observe what happens to rain on soil vs concrete, list water storage vessels at home and build a clay birdbath.
- Let us reflect (Pages 98–99): Explain ways to avoid wasting water, draw water containers and trace how water reaches your home.
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FAQ
How does water get into underground wells?
Rainwater soaks through the soil and collects underground between rocks and soil layers, which feeds wells and handpumps.
Why should we use a ladle with a long handle to take water from a pot?
Using a long-handled ladle prevents our hands and fingers from dipping into the drinking water and keeping it clean and germ-free.