NCERT Solutions for Class 3 EVS Chapter 09 Staying Healthy and Happy

Question 1. Ask yourself these questions.
• Did I brush my teeth today?
• Did I take a shower?
• Did I comb my hair?
• Did I wash my hands with soap?
• Are my nails trimmed and clean?
Answer:
* Yes, I brushed my teeth this morning! It keeps my mouth clean and makes my teeth strong.
* Yes, I took a warm shower. Taking a bath keeps me feeling fresh and active all day.
* Yes, I combed my hair. Combing makes my hair look neat and tidy.
* Yes, I washed my hands with soap. I always wash them before meals and after using the bathroom to get rid of germs.
* Yes, my nails are short and clean. I clip them regularly so dirt does not hide under them.
In simple words: Brushing, bathing, combing, washing hands, and keeping nails short are great ways to keep our bodies clean and healthy.

Exam Tip: Memorize these five daily cleanliness habits to write a complete answer about personal hygiene.

Question 2. Write down the activities that you do every day, from the time you wake up, till you go to sleep. Your list should include the activities below. Remember that you do some of these things more than once in the day:
• Take a shower
• Wash your hands with soap
• Brush your teeth
• Drink 6 - 8 glasses of water
• Eat food
• Sleep well for at least 8 hours total
• Play outside
Check your list for these activities:
• Do you brush your teeth twice in the day - once after waking up and once before going to bed?
• Do you rinse your mouth every time after eating food?
• Do you wash your hands with soap after using the toilet and after coming home from outdoors?
• If your answer to any of these questions is "No", think and discuss how you can make it a habit. Is there anything that makes it difficult for you to follow these routines?
Answer:
* Here is my daily routine from morning to night:
* Wake Up: I wake up early in the morning.
* Brush Teeth: I brush my teeth as soon as I wake up.
* Take a Bath: I take a clean bath every morning to feel energetic.
* Breakfast: I eat a healthy breakfast before school.
* School Time: I go to school to learn and read with my classmates.
* Wash Hands: I wash my hands with soap before having lunch and after using the school toilet.
* Lunch: I eat my midday meal during recess.
* Water: I drink plenty of water throughout the day, about 6 to 8 cups.
* Play Time: I run and play outdoor games with my friends in the evening.
* Dinner: I eat a tasty dinner with my family.
* Rinse Mouth: I wash my mouth with water after eating.
* Bedtime Brush: I brush my teeth one more time before going to sleep.
* Sleep: I go to bed early to get 8 hours of deep rest.
* My Checklist Check:
* Do I brush twice?: I brush in the morning, and I am learning to always brush before sleeping.
* Do I rinse after eating?: Yes, I rinse my mouth with water after every meal to keep food bits away.
* Do I wash hands with soap?: Yes, I always wash my hands with soap after using the toilet and when I come home from playing.
* Making it a Habit:
* I will set a reminder to brush my teeth before bed so it becomes a daily habit. It is easy to do once I practice it every day.
In simple words: A healthy routine includes brushing twice, drinking lots of water, playing outside, and getting 8 hours of sleep.

Exam Tip: Be sure to list daily activities in the correct order, starting from waking up to going to bed.

Question 3. Ask your grandparents or any elderly person in your neighbourhood - What did they use to wash their hair, body and clothes and clean their teeth when they were young? Can these things be found now?
Answer: My grandparents told me they used natural things to clean themselves when they were young:
* Hair: They used crushed shikakai and reetha (soap pods) instead of bottled shampoo.
* Body: They washed their skin with multani mitti (clay) or besan (gram flour).
* Clothes: They used reetha to wash their clothes.
* Teeth: They used fresh twigs from neem or babool trees as natural toothbrushes.
* Can we find them today?: Yes, we can still buy these natural items in herbal shops today.
In simple words: Long ago, people used natural items like neem twigs, clay, and soap nuts to wash themselves. These can still be bought today.

Exam Tip: Memorize natural alternatives like neem twigs (for teeth) and Reetha (for hair/clothes) to answer questions about traditional habits.

Question 4. Making a home-cleaner using orange and lemon peels. We use many cleaning agents at home to remove dirt and germs from surfaces like kitchen slabs, furniture and bathrooms. Find out what home-cleaners are used in your home. You can also make your own eco-friendly cleaner! Here is what you need:
• Peels of 8-12 oranges or lemons, enough to fill a half-litre transparent container.
• Ten whole cloves (laung) or 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta) (optional)
• Two cups of white vinegar, enough to cover the peels or spices.
Now put all these ingredients in a half litre transparent container and close the lid. Keep the container in a sunny area for about two weeks, occasionally shaking the mixture. Strain the liquid after two weeks and your all-purpose cleaner is ready! You can mix a cup of the liquid in one bucket of water to clean floors and bathrooms.
Answer: This is a wonderful, green activity! We can make a natural house cleaner using citrus peels, vinegar, and cloves. Leaving the bottle in the sun for two weeks helps the vinegar absorb the fresh scent of the peels. It is a great, safe way to clean floors without harsh chemicals.
In simple words: We can make a safe, sweet-smelling floor cleaner at home using vinegar and lemon or orange peels.

Exam Tip: Remember that orange peels and vinegar make an eco-friendly cleaner that is safer for the environment than chemical soaps.

Question 5. Hop, skip, jump! Try the following moves:
• Walk like a duck.
• Jump like a frog.
• Run like a cat.
Which moves did you enjoy the most?
Answer: I tried all three playful movements! Walking like a waddling duck was very funny, and hopping like a green frog made me laugh. But my favorite was running fast like a cat because it felt quick and smooth. It is great fun pretending to be animals.
In simple words: Moving like animals is a fun way to exercise our muscles and keep our bodies active.

Exam Tip: Describe how animal movements (like hopping or running) help stretch and strengthen different parts of your body.

Question 6. Take a skipping rope and count as you jump. Do this with your friends and see who can jump the maximum number of times. Then, invite a friend to start jumping after you skip 10 times or after you say a short poem as you skip. For example:
I like roti,
I like ghee.
I want ________
(name of a friend)
To jump with me!
What other games do play with a skipping rope? Teach and learn from your friends.
Answer:
"I like roti,
I like ghee.
I want Rashmi,
To jump with me!"
We skipped rope and recited this poem together, which was so much fun! We also play other skipping games:
* The Snake: One friend wiggles the rope on the ground like a snake, and everyone else jumps over it.
* Double Dutch: Two people turn two ropes in opposite ways, and we try to jump in the middle.
* Jumping Tag: One person skips rope and tries to tag another friend to swap places.
In simple words: Skipping rope is a great game. We can skip while saying poems or play games like 'Snake' with our friends.

Exam Tip: Be ready to name at least two different rope games, like 'Double Dutch' or 'The Snake', to show variety in your answer.

Question 7. Name the Game! What types of games do you like to play outside your home? Can you identify the games shown here? Have you played them before?
Answer:
* Outdoor games I love to play with friends:
* Hide and Seek: We hide behind trees and try to stay very quiet.
* Tag: Running fast and chasing my friends is always exciting.
* Cricket: We use a plastic bat and ball to play in the park.
* The games in the pictures are:
* Spinning Top (Lattu): A fun toy that you wrap with a string and make spin on the ground.
* Ludo: A popular board game where we roll a die to move colored tokens.
* Snakes and Ladders: A board game where we climb up ladders and try to avoid sliding down snakes.
* Carrom: A wooden board game where we use a big striker to slide coins into corner pockets.
* Yes, I have played all of these games. Playing Ludo and Snakes and Ladders with my family on rainy days is my favorite!
In simple words: We play outdoor games like cricket to stay active, and indoor board games like Ludo and Carrom for family fun.

Exam Tip: Clearly separate your answer into "Outdoor Games" (like Cricket) and "Indoor Board Games" (like Ludo) to keep it neat.

Question 8. I Spy! Can you find the names of all the games hidden here? Are any of these your favourites? One has been done for you.
Answer: Here are the ten hidden sports found in the game grid:
1. Badminton
2. Basketball
3. Cricket
4. Football
5. Gymnastics
6. Hockey
7. Kabaddi
8. Kho-Kho
9. Tennis
10. Volleyball
My favorites among these are Badminton and Football because they let us run around and play with a big team of friends.
In simple words: Hidden games in the puzzle include Football, Cricket, Badminton, and Hockey, which are all great team sports.

Exam Tip: Practice spelling popular game names like "Kabaddi" and "Gymnastics" correctly for your written exams.

Question 9. Playing Safely. It is important to be safe while having fun. Which of the following places is considered a safe area to play? Why or why not?
• A busy road
• A park
• A schoolground
• A roof without railings
• A construction site
Answer:
* A busy road: Unsafe. Cars and trucks drive very fast here, and we could get hit by a vehicle.
* A park: Safe. Parks have soft green grass, swings, and no dangerous cars around.
* A school ground: Safe. It is closed off from the street, and teachers are always nearby to watch over us.
* A roof without railings: Unsafe. If we run or trip, we could fall off the high edge and get badly hurt.
* A construction site: Unsafe. There are sharp nails, heavy bricks, machines, and deep holes that make it very dangerous.
In simple words: Parks and school grounds are safe places to play. Roads, roofs, and building sites are very dangerous.

Exam Tip: Always give a solid reason (like "danger of falling" or "fast cars") when explaining why a place is unsafe to play.

Question 10. Make your weekly health table. What makes you feel sleepy, hungry or tired? Feelings are the body's way of telling us that something is amiss. We all have different needs. We should each know what is good for our body and mind. For this, track your activities for a week and observe how you feel.
Answer: Here is my weekly health tracking table:

In simple words: Tracking our habits in a table helps us see how sleeping well and playing outside make us feel happy and active.

Exam Tip: Be honest when filling out a habits tracker; seeing a "No" helps you find areas where you can improve your health.

Question 11. Draw a big circle in your notebook and divide it into 24 slices. Imagine that each slice is one hour of the day. Now colour these slices differently based on the number of hours you spend doing different activities in one entire day of 24 hours. For example, Moyna spends 8 hours sleeping, 2 hours eating, 6 hours in school or studying at home, 3 hours playing outside, 2 hours helping her parents at home, 1 hour watching TV, 1 hour in the toilet and 2 hours on other activities. This is what Moyna's circle looked like.
Answer: Here is the 24-hour daily wheel showing how Moyna spends her entire day: In simple words: This colorful wheel shows that Moyna spends most of her day sleeping and studying, with some time for play and chores.

Exam Tip: Use a clear color code legend on the side of your daily circle chart so it is easy to read the different activities.

Question 12. Think of one activity you would like to do at least twice a week to improve your stamina. It could be running, jumping, climbing stairs or anything else. Discuss it with your friends and try doing such activities together.
Answer: I choose running as my exercise to build strength. Running is fun and makes my legs very strong. I will invite my friends to run with me in the park twice a week. We can have friendly races to see who can run fastest, which makes exercising exciting!
In simple words: Running with friends twice a week is a fun way to make our legs stronger and build up our stamina.

Exam Tip: Mention how playing or running with friends makes exercising more fun and helps you stay regular.