Our School — A Happy Place · Class 5 The World Around Us
Practise 10 short and long answer questions on Core Concepts and Application from Our School — A Happy Place. Try writing your own answer first, then tap the question to compare it with the model answer and read the explanation behind it.
A green school manages waste, saves water, uses electricity carefully and plants and cares for trees.
Aasha explains these features when she discusses a green school with Mohit.
Mohit likes school because he meets his friends, plays games and learns new things every day.
These are the reasons Mohit gives in the opening conversation.
A School Explorer Team observes parts of the school and looks for ways to improve them, such as saving electricity, managing waste or caring for plants.
The chapter suggests teams with different observation goals.
A clean and safe school provides a healthy place to learn and play. Access to clean toilets, safe drinking water and proper waste management supports students’ well-being.
The chapter describes the right of every child to a clean and safe school environment.
Students can switch off unused lights and fans, avoid wasting water and plant or care for trees. They can also help sort waste and keep shared spaces clean.
These actions match the chapter’s green-school goals.
Observation helps students identify actual problems instead of guessing. They can notice where water is wasted, whether lights are left on and which areas need plants or better waste management.
The chapter asks students to explore their school and decide what they can do.
A school is not only a physical place; it is also a community. Kindness and respect help students and teachers feel safe, cared for and included.
The chapter presents a green school as clean, safe and caring.
A map can show important places such as the main building, playground, garden, water tanks, gate and pathways. It helps students organise observations and identify where improvements may be needed.
The chapter’s activity asks students to map their school and include key features.
First, record when and where lights and fans are left on. Then discuss the findings with classmates and teachers. Put friendly reminders near switches and encourage the last person leaving a room to switch equipment off. Check later to see whether the habit improves.
The plan uses the chapter’s electricity-saver observation task and its emphasis on careful electricity use.
Waste management keeps shared spaces cleaner, while saving water protects an important resource. Planting and caring for trees makes the campus greener. Respectful behaviour helps everyone feel safe and valued. Together, these habits support both the environment and the school community.
The chapter combines environmental actions with kindness, respect and a safe school environment.