CBSE Class 4 School Holiday Homework Worksheet Set 03

Question 1. Coupons printed in flyers, newspapers and magazines can save you money on food. You need to cut out these coupons, and find out how much you can save on each item. Prepare a list of things you can buy if you are given Rs. 1,000.
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You want to buy all new appliances for your kitchen. Visit different shops and find out the price of different appliances. Then choose the best deal and make a list of all that you want to add to your smart kitchen. Find out how much it would cost to replace all your kitchen appliances.
Answer: Option 1 (Coupons Activity):
1. Collect grocery coupons from weekly flyers, newspapers, and magazines.
2. Calculate the savings per item by subtracting the discounted price from the original price.
3. Select a combination of items whose total cost after applying coupons equals or stays within Rs. 1,000.
Example List:
- Organic Honey: Original Price = Rs. 350, Coupon Discount = Rs. 50, Final Price = Rs. 300
- Whole Wheat Bread: Original Price = Rs. 120, Coupon Discount = Rs. 20, Final Price = Rs. 100
- Mixed Fruit Jam: Original Price = Rs. 250, Coupon Discount = Rs. 30, Final Price = Rs. 220
- Premium Tea Leaves: Original Price = Rs. 400, Coupon Discount = Rs. 60, Final Price = Rs. 340
Total Spent = 300 + 100 + 220 + 340 = Rs. 960 (Remaining balance = Rs. 40).
In simple words: This activity teaches smart shopping by using discount coupons to buy items within a budget of Rs. 1,000.

Exam Tip: Always double-check your addition and subtraction when calculating total expenses and remaining change.

Question 2. Plan a menu for your birthday party to be attended by 30 people. Remember to include healthy food items. Calculate the cost of ingredients needed for each item. Finally find out the total money spent on food.
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BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. Calculate the BMI of 10 adults in your family and place them according to BMI categories. You can use the BMI chart available on internet or with doctors. Then accordingly design a healthy food menu for one week for those family members who are in the overweight categories. Calculate the total calories for each meal and the total calories for the day.
Answer: Birthday Party Menu Plan (for 30 people):
1. Welcome Drink - Fresh Lime Water: Ingredients cost Rs. 300
2. Starter - Baked Vegetable Cutlets: Ingredients cost Rs. 900
3. Main Course - Paneer Tikka with Whole Wheat Roti: Ingredients cost Rs. 1,800
4. Accompaniment - Mixed Vegetable Raita: Ingredients cost Rs. 400
5. Dessert - Fruit Salad with Honey Dressing: Ingredients cost Rs. 1,000
Total Money Spent = 300 + 900 + 1800 + 400 + 1000 = Rs. 4,400.
In simple words: Plan a healthy party menu by listing ingredients, estimating bulk quantities for 30 guests, and calculating total cost.

Exam Tip: When scaling recipes for a large group, multiply the ingredient quantities for a single serving by the total number of people.

Question 3. Illustrate a poster to promote healthy choices at the school canteen also design an advertisement for making healthy food choices. (Visual / Spatial - Applying / Analysing)
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Prepare a brochure for promoting healthy eating. (Intrapersonal - Understanding)
Answer: To create an effective poster and advertisement for healthy eating:
1. Use bright, attractive colors and catchy slogans such as "Eat Fresh, Live Best!" or "Fuel your body with nutrients, not junk."
2. Divide the poster into two sections: "Choose This" (fruits, salads, sprouts, fresh juices) and "Avoid That" (sugary sodas, chips, deep-fried snacks).
3. Highlight the benefits of healthy foods, such as increased concentration, better immunity, and sustained energy levels throughout the school day.
In simple words: Create visual advertisements that encourage students to choose nutritious snacks over junk food.

Exam Tip: Keep slogans short, punchy, and visually centered to grab attention immediately.

Question 4. Indian spices and condiments have reached the global research tables. Research the medicinal properties of any five Indian spices / condiments which have been recognized worldwide for their health benefits.
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Research any one food item from any five countries which is popular worldwide include its history, health benefits, recipe involving that food etc.
Answer: Medicinal properties of 5 Indian spices:
1. Turmeric (Haldi): Contains curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and acts as a strong antioxidant.
2. Ginger (Adrak): Helps in digestion, reduces nausea, and relieves muscle pain and soreness.
3. Clove (Laung): Rich in antioxidants, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and promotes oral health.
4. Cinnamon (Dalchini): Lowers blood sugar levels, reduces heart disease risk factors, and has abundant anti-inflammatory properties.
5. Black Pepper (Kali Mirch): Improves absorption of nutrients, aids digestion, and relieves respiratory congestion.
In simple words: Indian spices are not only flavorful but also act as natural medicines that boost immunity and heal the body.

Exam Tip: Structure your research by stating the spice name, its active compound, and its specific health benefit.

Question 5. Design a mobile of the organs / body parts involved in the digestive system. (Creating / Visual-Spatial)
Answer: Steps to design a digestive system mobile:
1. Cut out shapes of the primary digestive organs from colored chart paper: Mouth, Food pipe (Esophagus), Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, and Liver.
2. Label each organ clearly and write a 1-line function on the back of each cutout.
3. Suspend the cutouts using colorful threads from a clothes hanger or wooden dowel in the correct sequence of digestion.
In simple words: A mobile is a hanging model that shows the correct order and shapes of organs in the human digestive tract.

Exam Tip: Ensure the organs are hung in the exact anatomical sequence from top to bottom (Mouth to Anus).

Question 6. Prepare healthy platters using paper plates on cuisines of India, China, Italy and England. Paste Pictures.
Answer: 1. India Platter: Display pictures of healthy traditional items such as Idli with coconut chutney, Sprouts chaat, and Multigrain Roti with dal.
2. China Platter: Display pictures of steamed vegetable momos, clear vegetable noodle soup, and stir-fried bok choy.
3. Italy Platter: Display pictures of minestrone soup, whole wheat bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, and baked vegetable lasagna.
4. England Platter: Display pictures of porridge with fresh berries, jacket potato with baked beans, and vegetable stew.
In simple words: Use paper plates to visually present healthy signature dishes from four different countries.

Exam Tip: Focus on traditional, wholesome dishes rather than fast-food adaptations from these cuisines.

Question 7. Design 5 recipes for a healthy lunchbox. Make a small recipe book and paste photographs too. Choose two ingredients from each recipe. Research and find out which country uses those ingredients the most. Write one recipe from that country using those ingredients.
Answer: Healthy Lunchbox Recipe Book Plan:
1. Recipe 1 - Vegetable Poha: Ingredients include flattened rice (poha) and peanuts.
- Ingredient Research: Peanuts and rice are extensively used in Southeast Asian and Indian cuisines.
- Foreign Recipe: Indonesian Gado-Gado (vegetable salad with peanut sauce).
2. Recipe 2 - Paneer and Veggie Wrap: Ingredients include whole wheat tortilla and paneer.
3. Recipe 3 - Oats Vegetable Idli: Ingredients include oats and semolina.
4. Recipe 4 - Pasta Salad with Corn and Peas: Ingredients include whole wheat pasta and sweet corn.
5. Recipe 5 - Sprouted Moong Salad: Ingredients include sprouted green gram and lemon juice.
In simple words: Create a mini recipe booklet featuring nutritious school lunch options and explore global uses of key ingredients.

Exam Tip: Include preparation time, ingredients list, and step-by-step instructions for each recipe.

Question 8. Select any 5 food items from your kitchen and make a table of the following on an A4 sized pastel sheet:
- Write the manufacturing date, expiry date, MRP and weight of food items. What do you understand by these? Are they necessary? Why or Why not?
- Paste the wrapper of the food items or its picture.
- If you could start your own company, what food item would you like to manufacture? What would you call your Company? Draw its logo too.
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Make a list of processed food items consumed by your family. Which is the family’s favourite? Which frozen food item do you like? Find out how they are processed (any 5 of items). Are they a healthy option? Compare and contrast processed foods with fresh foods.
Answer: Kitchen Food Items Analysis Table:
1. Manufacturing Date: The date on which the food product was produced and packaged.
2. Expiry Date / Best Before: The date up to which the food is safe to consume and retains its best quality.
3. MRP (Maximum Retail Price): The highest price legally allowed to be charged for the product.
4. Weight / Net Quantity: The total mass or volume of the food item inside the packaging.
Necessity: Yes, these details are absolutely necessary because they ensure food safety, protect consumers from buying expired goods, and prevent overpricing.
In simple words: Food labels protect consumers by showing pricing, net weight, and safety timelines through manufacturing and expiry dates.

Exam Tip: Always check the expiry date before purchasing or consuming packaged food items.

Question 9. Prepare Quiz cards on food and digestion.
Answer: Sample Quiz Cards:
- Card 1 Question: Which organ in our body produces bile to help digest fats?
Answer: The Liver.
- Card 2 Question: What is the primary function of saliva in the mouth?
Answer: Saliva breaks down starches into sugars and moistens food for easy swallowing.
- Card 3 Question: Where does the absorption of digested food mainly take place?
Answer: The Small Intestine.
In simple words: Design flashcards with interesting questions on one side and correct answers on the back to test knowledge about digestion.

Exam Tip: Keep quiz questions clear, concise, and focused on key biological functions.

हिन्दी

Question 1. स्ट्रीट फूड क्या है? सम्पूर्ण जानकारी, उनके सूची, उनके चित्र एकत्रित कीजिए व रंगीन पुस्तिका बनाइए। किसी एक ऐसे स्ट्रीट फूड को बनाने का प्रयास करें जिसमें मटर का प्रयोग किया जाता हो व उसे बनाने की सम्पूर्ण विधि चित्र सहित लिखिए।
या
भोजन में प्रयोग होने वाले नमक का महत्व किस प्रकार आज़ादी की लड़ाई व महात्मा गाँधी के जीवन से जुड़ा हुआ है? नमक का इतिहास and नमक कैसे बनता है तथा कितने प्रकार का नमक होता है व कौन सा नमक का प्रयोग उत्तम है। सम्पूर्ण जानकारी गूगल व पत्रिकाओं से एकत्रित करता हुआ कोलाज बनाइए।
Answer: स्ट्रीट फूड से आशय ऐसे पके हुए भोजन से है जो सड़कों, मेलों, बाजारों या सार्वजनिक स्थलों पर ठेलों या छोटी दुकानों पर तुरंत खाने के लिए बेचा जाता है।
मटर से बनने वाला एक लोकप्रिय स्ट्रीट फूड - मटर चाट:
विधि: उबली हुई हरी मटर में बारीक कटा प्याज, टमाटर, हरी मिर्च, भुना जीरा पाउडर, चाट मसाला, नींबू का रस और इमली की चटनी मिलाकर परोसा जाता है।
In simple words: स्ट्रीट फूड वह भोजन है जो बाज़ारों या ठेलों पर आसानी से मिलता है। मटर चाट इसका एक स्वादिष्ट उदाहरण है।

Exam Tip: उत्तर लिखते समय स्वच्छता और सामग्री की सूची का विशेष ध्यान रखें।

Question 2. भारत के कोई 3 पारम्परिक भोजन (traditional food) को चुनते हुए उनकी जानकारी एकत्रित करें व एक प्रवाह चित्र (flow chart / mind mapping) का निर्माण करते हुए रंगीन पुस्तिका तैयार कीजिए।
या
दादी नानी द्वारा त्योहारों और छुट्टियों में बनाए जाने वाले कोई दो नमकीन व मीठे खाद्य पदार्थों की विधि, जानकारी, चित्र व सामग्री की सूची रंगीन कागज़ पर तैयार कीजिए। साथ साथ किसी भोजनशाला के खानसामे का साक्षात्कार लीजिए व चित्र चिपकाते हुए उनका अनुभव लिखिए।
Answer: भारत के 3 पारंपरिक भोजन:
1. पंजाब: मक्की की रोटी और सरसो का साग
2. दक्षिण भारत: इडली और डोसा
3. राजस्थान: दाल बाटी चूरमा
प्रवाह चित्र (Mind Mapping): भोजन का नाम -> मुख्य सामग्री -> बनाने की विधि -> स्वास्थ्य लाभ।
In simple words: भारत के अलग-अलग राज्यों में अलग-अलग पारंपरिक भोजन खाए जाते हैं जो वहाँ की संस्कृति को दर्शाते हैं।

Exam Tip: माइंड मैपिंग बनाते समय तीर के निशानों का स्पष्ट उपयोग करें।

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