Lesson: EAR TO EAR

1. Answer the following in one word.

i. An animal with ears like fans - Elephant

ii. An animal with ears like leaves - Buffalo, deer

iii. An animal with ears on top of its head - Rabbit

iv. An animal with ears on both sides of its head – Cow and Buffalo

2. Match the columns.

3. State whether the following statements are True or False

1. The ears of the crocodile cannot be seen from outside. ( T )

2. The ears of birds can be seen from outside. ( F )

3. An Elephant has hair on its body ( T )

4. Dinosaurs are still living on earth ( F )

5. The tiger is an endangered animal. ( T )

4. Names of animals that have ears that can be seen.

Here are some animals with visible ears:

5. Names of animals that have ears that cannot be seen.

ANS. Here are some animals with ears that are not easily visible:

Dolphin
Whale
Bat
Platypus
Seal
Snake
Fish (various species)
Shark
Frog
Crocodile
Turtle
Gecko
Bird (while some birds have visible ear openings, they are often covered by feathers)
Insects (many insects have sensory organs akin to ears but they are not visible in the conventional sense)

6. Why do animals need ears?

ANS. Animals need ears for listening, balancing, and talking to each other!

So, ears are super important for animals to stay safe, communicate, and move around in their world!"

EXPLAIN:- X

Listening: Ears help animals hear sounds around them like their friends calling or danger approaching.
Balancing: Inside their ears, animals have special parts that help them stay steady when they move. This helps them walk, run, or jump without falling over.
Talking: Some animals use their ears to show feelings, like when they're happy or scared. They can move their ears to tell other animals how they're feeling.

7. Why do animals have different patterns on their body?

ANS. Animals have different patterns on their bodies for a few important reasons:

1. Hiding:

2. Warning Signs:

3. Talking:

4. Staying Comfortable

5. Recognizing Friends:

So, the patterns on animals are like their own special language, helping them stay safe, talk to each other, and feel comfortable."

EXPLAIN:- X

Hiding: Some animals have patterns that help them hide from other animals. It's like wearing clothes that match your surroundings, so you're hard to see.
Warning Signs: Other animals have bright colours or patterns to tell other animals to stay away. It's like saying, 'I'm not safe to eat!'
Talking: Just like how we use words and gestures to talk, animals use their patterns to communicate with each other. They might show off to impress a friend or mark their home territory.
Staying Comfortable: Some patterns help animals stay just at the right temperature. Light colours can keep them cool, while dark colours can keep them warm.
Recognizing Friends: Imagine if you and your friend had the same haircut. It would be easy to spot them in a crowd! Animals' unique patterns help them recognize each other too.

8. Name four National parks of our country.

ANS. India is home to several national parks that protect its rich biodiversity. Here are some of the well-known ones: