Water—A Precious Gift Class 3 Evs Chapter 7 CBSE Notes 2025-26

Water is essential for all living things. We use water every day for drinking, cleaning, bathing, cooking, watering plants, and many other activities. Water comes in many forms — from rainfall, rivers, lakes, ponds, wells, and underground sources. This chapter teaches us to observe and appreciate water as a precious gift of nature that we must not waste.

Observing Rain On rainy days, it is helpful to notice things like whether the rain is heavy or light, if the raindrops are big or small, and whether they fall quickly or slowly. Sometimes rain falls in lines or sheets, especially during heavy showers. The direction of rain can change with the wind. By collecting rainwater in a vessel, we can observe if it is clean or dirty. Noticing the sky, clouds, smell in the air, or changes in temperature can help us guess if it will rain soon.

What Happens to Rainwater? When it rains, water falls on different surfaces. Some of it gets absorbed into the soil, some collects in puddles, and some flows away to join streams, rivers, or ponds. Rainwater that sinks into the ground slowly moves to fill underground spaces between rocks and soil. This underground water is what we get from wells and borewells. The water flowing in streams can join bigger rivers and finally reaches lakes, sea, or oceans.

Sources of Water in Daily Life Most families get water from taps at home or at school. The tap water usually travels through pipes from a storage tank. This tank gets filled from larger water sources such as rivers, lakes, dams, or underground water. In some villages and towns, people collect water from wells, borewells, handpumps, or sometimes from water tankers that bring water from distant sources. Some houses store rainwater using tanks on their terrace.

Storing Water We cannot always get water when we want it, especially if there is a pipeline problem or if water comes for only a few hours a day. For this reason, families store water in different containers. Long ago, people used clay pots, copper vessels, and earthen jars (called surahi) to keep water cool and clean. Nowadays, people also use steel pots, glass bottles, plastic buckets, and aluminium tanks. Each vessel can have its own name or design. Storing water properly helps us to have enough for cooking, cleaning, and emergencies.

Uses of Water We require water for brushing our teeth, bathing, washing hands, cooking food, watering plants, cleaning the house, washing clothes and utensils, and for giving plants and animals water to drink. Sometimes, if water is not available, people must use the stored water wisely. It is important to keep track of how much water we use for every activity and not let it go to waste.

Problems of Water Scarcity In some areas, especially places that receive little rainfall or are far from rivers and lakes, people may have to travel long distances to collect water. Many families and animals struggle to find clean water every day. This shows why it is important not to waste water, and to always use it carefully.

Clean and Dirty Water Clean drinking water keeps us healthy. Dirty water, on the other hand, can make us sick. After using water for washing or cleaning, it becomes waste water. Although we should not drink or cook with this, we can reuse waste water for watering plants or for flushing toilets. To keep water clean, do not add too much soap or chemicals, and avoid throwing garbage in water bodies.

Saving Water – Every Drop Counts Water is a precious and sacred resource because humans and animals cannot survive more than three days without it. To save water, we should store it carefully, use only the amount needed, and reuse water whenever possible. Even small actions, like closing taps tightly and fixing leaks, help to prevent wastage.

Traditions of Sharing Water In many places, people keep a pot of water outside their home so anyone who is thirsty can drink. Many also put out water for birds and animals, especially during the hot summer months. Preparing a birdbath is one way to help birds and insects stay cool. It involves keeping a shallow bowl filled with clean water and changing the water regularly.

How to Reduce Wastage and Pollution To save water in daily life, we can do the following:

• Turn off the tap while brushing teeth or washing hands.
• Collect and reuse waste water for cleaning or gardening.
• Fix leaking taps and pipes quickly.
• Do not throw garbage or harmful chemicals in water sources.

Common ways water gets wasted or polluted include spilling water while filling vessels, leaving taps running, using too much water for small tasks, and throwing trash in rivers, lakes, or ponds.

Reflection Activities To understand water better, students are encouraged to observe rainfall, write about their experiences, find out about any local water bodies, and investigate how their families and communities get water. Drawing pictures of rain, water vessels, or birdbaths and discussing why water is important are helpful activities.

Groups can discuss reasons for water wastage or pollution at home or in the neighborhood and suggest solutions. Some ideas could include using water carefully, creating awareness about saving water, and maintaining cleanliness near water sources.

Key Points to Remember

• All living things need water to survive.
• Rainfall is a main source of fresh water.
• We get water from tanks, wells, rivers, lakes, and sometimes from tankers.
• Water must be stored and used properly to avoid wastage.
• Dirty water can be reused for gardens but not for drinking or cooking.
• Providing water for people, animals, and birds, especially in summer, is important.
• Never waste or pollute water — every drop counts!

By understanding where water comes from, how we use it, and how to conserve it, we can help keep this gift of nature available for everyone — now and in the future.

Class 3 EVS Chapter 7 Notes – Water: A Precious Gift (CBSE & NCERT)

These revision notes for CBSE Class 3 EVS Chapter 7 Water: A Precious Gift help students quickly understand important facts about sources, storage, and uses of water. Stay prepared for exams with easy-to-read points and key activities from the official NCERT syllabus. Learning with these notes also supports awareness about water conservation and wise usage.

Follow these concise Class 3 EVS revision notes to grasp all crucial details about water’s journey from rainfall to our homes. You will also find helpful reminders on water pollution prevention and everyday practices to avoid wastage. Mastering these key ideas ensures strong understanding for both class discussions and quick revisions.