Learning Objectives (अधिगम उद्देश्य)
English
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Explain what a shelter is and why we need it.
- Identify different types of houses.
- Recognize the rooms and parts of a house.
- Understand how houses differ according to climate and location.
- Develop good habits for keeping their homes clean and safe.
- Appreciate the importance of having a safe home.
हिन्दी
पाठ के अंत तक विद्यार्थी—
- बताएँगे कि घर (आश्रय) क्या है और इसकी आवश्यकता क्यों होती है।
- विभिन्न प्रकार के घरों की पहचान करेंगे।
- घर के कमरों और भागों के नाम बताएँगे।
- समझेंगे कि जलवायु और स्थान के अनुसार घर अलग-अलग होते हैं।
- घर को साफ़ और सुरक्षित रखने की अच्छी आदतें अपनाएँगे।
- सुरक्षित घर के महत्व को समझेंगे।
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of a shelter.
- Identify different kinds of houses.
- Name the rooms and parts of a house.
- Describe simple ways to keep a house clean and safe.
Previous Knowledge (पूर्व ज्ञान)
Students already know:
- They live in a house with their family.
- Different houses can be seen in their neighbourhood.
- Home is a place where they feel safe.
Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs)
- Pictures of different houses
- Model of a house
- Flashcards
- Chart showing types of houses
- Building blocks
- Worksheets
- Smart Board (optional)
Teaching Aids
- Charts
- Flashcards
- Toy house model
- Videos
- Picture cards
Key Vocabulary
English
हिन्दी
Shelter
आश्रय
House
घर
Home
घर
Hut
झोपड़ी
Flat
फ्लैट
Apartment
अपार्टमेंट
Tent
तंबू
Igloo
इग्लू
Houseboat
हाउसबोट
Caravan
कारवाँ
Roof
छत
Wall
दीवार
Door
दरवाज़ा
Window
खिड़की
Room
कमरा
Period 1 – Introduction
Motivation
Teacher asks:
- Where do you live?
- Who lives with you?
- What do you call the place where you live?
Teacher explains:
A shelter is a place where people live safely. It protects us from heat, cold, rain, wind, animals and thieves.
घर या आश्रय वह स्थान है जहाँ हम सुरक्षित रहते हैं। यह हमें गर्मी, सर्दी, वर्षा, हवा, जंगली जानवरों और चोरों से बचाता है।
Study Material
What is a Shelter?
English
A shelter is a place where we live.
It protects us from:
- Heat
- Cold
- Rain
- Wind
- Dust
- Wild animals
- Thieves
A shelter gives us comfort and safety.
हिन्दी
आश्रय या घर वह स्थान है जहाँ हम रहते हैं।
यह हमें—
- गर्मी
- सर्दी
- वर्षा
- धूल
- तेज़ हवा
- जंगली जानवरों
- चोरों
से बचाता है।
Period 2 – Types of Houses
1. Pucca House (पक्का घर)
- Made of bricks, cement, iron and concrete.
- Strong and long-lasting.
2. Kutcha House (कच्चा घर)
- Made of mud, straw, bamboo or wood.
- Less strong than a pucca house.
3. Hut (झोपड़ी)
- Small house made of grass, bamboo or mud.
- Found in villages and forests.
4. Flat / Apartment (फ्लैट / अपार्टमेंट)
- Many families live in one building.
- Common in cities.
5. Tent (तंबू)
- Made of cloth or canvas.
- Easy to carry.
- Used by campers and soldiers.
6. Houseboat (हाउसबोट)
- A house that floats on water.
- Found in lakes and rivers.
7. Igloo (इग्लू)
- Made of blocks of snow.
- Found in very cold regions.
8. Caravan (कारवाँ)
- A movable house with wheels.
- Used by people who travel from place to place.
Period 3 – Parts of a House
Main Parts
English
हिन्दी
Roof
छत
Wall
दीवार
Door
दरवाज़ा
Window
खिड़की
Floor
फर्श
Gate
फाटक
Balcony
बालकनी
Stairs
सीढ़ियाँ
Rooms in a House
Room
Use
Bedroom
Sleeping
Kitchen
Cooking
Bathroom
Bathing
Dining Room
Eating
Living Room
Sitting and meeting guests
Study Room
Reading and studying
Period 4 – Houses According to Climate
Climate
House
Snowy areas
Igloo
Rainy areas
Houses on stilts
Cities
Flats and apartments
Villages
Pucca and kutcha houses
Water areas
Houseboats
हिन्दी
- बर्फीले क्षेत्रों में – इग्लू
- वर्षा वाले क्षेत्रों में – खंभों पर बने घर
- शहरों में – फ्लैट
- गाँवों में – पक्के और कच्चे घर
- जल क्षेत्रों में – हाउसबोट
Keeping Our Home Clean
English
- Sweep the floor daily.
- Keep things in their proper place.
- Throw waste in the dustbin.
- Keep toilets clean.
- Open windows for fresh air.
- Save electricity and water.
हिन्दी
- प्रतिदिन घर साफ़ करें।
- सामान सही जगह रखें।
- कूड़ा डस्टबिन में डालें।
- शौचालय साफ़ रखें।
- ताज़ी हवा आने दें।
- बिजली और पानी बचाएँ।
Period 5 – Activities
Activity 1 – Match the House
House
Place
Igloo
Snowy region
Houseboat
Water
Tent
Camping
Flat
City
Hut
Village
Activity 2 – Build a House
Students use:
- Building blocks
- Clay
- Paper
to make a model house.
Activity 3 – Label the House
Students label:
- Roof
- Door
- Windows
- Walls
Activity 4 – My Dream House
Students draw and colour their dream house.
Write:
- Number of rooms
- Colour
- Garden
- Trees
Activity 5 – Clean Home Pledge
Students say together:
"I will keep my home neat and clean."
Real-Life Examples
Example 1
Most people in cities live in flats or apartments.
Example 2
Farmers in villages may live in pucca or kutcha houses.
Example 3
People in very cold regions build igloos.
Example 4
Houseboats are used in places with lakes and rivers.
Example 5
A tent is easy to carry and is used during camping.
Interesting Facts
- An igloo is built from blocks of snow and keeps people warm inside.
- A houseboat is both a home and a boat.
- Some houses in flood-prone areas are built on stilts (raised wooden or concrete poles) to stay above water.
- Different houses are built to suit the weather and surroundings of a place.
Worksheet
Fill in the Blanks
- We live in a ________.
- A house protects us from ________ and rain.
- An igloo is made of ________.
- A ________ floats on water.
- We should throw waste into the ________.
Match the Following
House
Place
Igloo
Snowy region
Tent
Camping
Flat
City
Houseboat
Water
Hut
Village
Tick (✓) the Correct Answer
1
Which house floats on water?
☐ Flat
☐ Houseboat
☐ Hut
2
Which house is found in snowy regions?
☐ Tent
☐ Igloo
☐ Caravan
3
Why do we need a house?
☐ To stay safe
☐ To protect us from weather
☐ Both of these ✔
Word Questions
- What is a shelter?
- Why do we need a house?
- Name four types of houses.
- Which house is found in snowy areas?
- How can we keep our house clean?
Assessment
Oral Questions
- Where do you live?
- Name two parts of a house.
- Which room is used for cooking?
- What is an igloo?
- Why should we keep our home clean?
Written Questions
- Draw and label your house.
- Write three reasons why we need a shelter.
- Name five types of houses.
- Write four good habits to keep your home clean.
Project Work
My Sweet Home
Draw or paste a picture of your house.
Label:
- Roof
- Door
- Windows
- Garden (if any)
Write five sentences about your home.
Common Mistakes
Students may:
- Confuse a house with a home.
- Think all people live in the same type of house.
- Forget that different climates require different kinds of houses.
Teacher's Strategy:
- Use pictures of houses from different regions.
- Discuss how weather affects the design of houses.
- Encourage students to share experiences about their own homes.
Homework
- Draw your house and colour it.
- Write the names of five parts of a house.
- List three ways to keep your home clean.
- Ask your parents what material your house is made of (brick, cement, wood, etc.) and write the answer.
Revision Notes
Our Shelters (हमारे घर / हमारे आश्रय)
- A shelter is a place where we live safely.
- A house protects us from heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, animals, and thieves.
- There are many kinds of houses, such as pucca houses, kutcha houses, huts, flats, tents, igloos, houseboats, and caravans.
- Different houses are built according to the climate and location.
- We should always keep our homes clean, neat, and safe.