An Overview of Ncert Solutions Class 3 Physical Education And Well Being Chapter 5
FAQs on Ncert Solutions Class 3 Physical Education And Well Being Chapter 5
1. What journey did Bhanate the crow undertake to get a pot made in the story from Chapter 15?
In the story, Bhanate the crow first went to the potter to ask for a pot. The potter sent him to the clay-pit to get some clay. The clay-pit asked him to bring a trowel from the blacksmith to dig the clay. After getting the trowel from the blacksmith, Bhanate dug the clay and took it back to the potter, who then made a pot for him.
2. What are the main materials and tools a potter needs to make a strong clay pot?
A potter primarily needs clay and water to make a pot. The most important tool is the potter's wheel, which helps in shaping the pot evenly. After shaping, the pot is dried and then baked in a special oven called a kiln or in a fire to make it hard and durable.
3. Why must a potter bake a clay pot in a fire to make it strong?
Baking a clay pot in a fire, a process called firing, is a very important step. The intense heat removes all the water trapped inside the clay particles. This process chemically changes the clay, making it hard, strong, and waterproof. Without baking, the pot would remain fragile and would turn back into mud if it came in contact with water.
4. What are some important uses of clay pots that we see in our daily lives?
Clay pots are very useful and have several important purposes in our daily lives. Some of the most common uses are:
Storing Water: Clay pots, like a 'matka', are used to store drinking water. They naturally keep the water cool.
Cooking: Certain clay pots, like a 'handi', are used for cooking food slowly, which adds a unique flavour.
Gardening: Small pots are used for growing plants and saplings.
Decoration: Many pots are beautifully painted and used as decorative items in homes.
5. What would happen if we tried to store water in a pot that was only sun-dried and not baked in a fire?
If you tried to store water in a pot that was only dried in the sun, it would not work. A sun-dried pot is just hardened mud. As soon as you pour water into it, the clay would start to absorb the water, become soft again, and eventually, the pot would lose its shape, crumble, and turn back into mud, causing all the water to leak out.
6. From the chapter 'Making Pots', can you list the different things you have to do to make a pot from clay?
Based on the process described, making a pot involves several key steps that are very important for the final result. The sequence is:
Dig the clay from a clay-pit.
Knead the clay with water to make a soft dough.
Shape the clay into a pot, usually on a potter's wheel.
Let the pot dry in the sun to harden.
Bake the pot in a hot fire or kiln to make it strong and permanent.
7. Why is learning about 'Making Pots' an important topic in the Class 3 EVS syllabus for the 2025-26 session?
Learning about 'Making Pots' is important because it helps students understand several key concepts. It teaches them about traditional occupations like pottery and appreciates the skills of community helpers. It also introduces them to the idea of using natural materials from our environment (like clay) to create useful objects. Most importantly, it demonstrates a process of transformation—how soft, shapeless clay becomes a hard, useful pot through a specific process.
