Std. 3 WAU 2 | Lesson 5 – Health, Hygiene, Safety and Games | Question Answers | Maharashtra Board
Std. 3 WAU 2 | Lesson 5 – Health, Hygiene, Safety and Games | Question Answers | Maharashtra Board
Subject: The World Around Us – Part 2
Class: Std. 3
Board: Maharashtra State Board
Observe
Write the name of the body part mainly used for each action.
| Picture | Body Part |
| Girl listening to music | Ears |
| Girl reading a book | Eyes |
| Boy smelling a flower | Nose |
| Boy eating food | Tongue |
| Boy touching an object | Skin |
Our Five Sense Organs
| Sense Organ | Function |
| 👀 Eyes | To see |
| 👂 Ears | To hear |
| 👃 Nose | To smell |
| 👅 Tongue | To taste |
| ✋ Skin | To feel and touch |
Remember: All five sense organs help us understand the world around us.
Answer the Following
1. Which games do you play?
Answer:
I play football, cricket, hide and seek, skipping rope and sliding.
2. Which is your favourite game?
Answer:
My favourite game is football.
3. Why do you like that game?
Answer:
I like football because it is enjoyable, keeps me healthy and teaches teamwork.
4. What are the benefits of playing games?
Answer:
Playing games
- keeps us healthy,
- makes our body strong,
- improves concentration,
- teaches discipline,
- develops teamwork,
- helps us make friends.
Hand Hygiene
Correct Steps for Washing Hands
- Wet your hands with clean running water.
- Apply soap.
- Rub both palms together.
- Rub the back of both hands.
- Rub between the fingers.
- Clean the back of the fingers.
- Rub both thumbs.
- Clean the fingertips.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Dry your hands with a clean towel or tissue.
- Your hands are now clean.
Important: Wash your hands for 40–60 seconds.
Did You Know?
Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on 15 October.
Match the Following
| Symbol | Meaning |
| No Parking | No Parking |
| Stop Sign | Stop |
| School Ahead | School Ahead |
| No Entry | No Entry |
| Green Walking Signal | Cross the Road |
Let’s Revise
A. Answer in One Sentence
1. What are sensory organs?
Answer:
Sensory organs are body parts that help us know about our surroundings.
2. How long should we wash our hands?
Answer:
We should wash our hands for 40–60 seconds.
3. What is the function of the skin?
Answer:
The skin helps us feel hot, cold, rough, smooth, hard and soft objects.
B. Match the Pairs
| Symbol | Meaning |
| Zebra Crossing | For crossing the road |
| Red Walking Signal | Do not cross the road |
| Helmet | Head safety |
| Footpath | For walking |
| Bicycle Symbol | Bicycle track |
C. Tick (✓) the Correct Actions
| Action | Answer |
| Not using the footpath | ✗ |
| Wearing a seatbelt | ✓ |
| Throwing paper on the road | ✗ |
| Washing hands in a hurry | ✗ |
| Brushing teeth before sleeping | ✓ |
| Pushing friends while playing | ✗ |
| Wearing clean clothes | ✓ |
| Urinating on the roadside | ✗ |
D. Complete the Table
| Activity | Earlier | Now |
| Dental Hygiene | Neem twig, Salt, Charcoal | Toothbrush and Toothpaste |
| Hair Hygiene | Shikakai, Reetha | Shampoo and Conditioner |
E. My Rules of the Game
- Follow all the rules.
- Do not cheat.
- Do not fight.
- Help injured friends.
- Play safely.
F. Safety Precautions
| Situation | Precaution |
| Walking on road edge | Use the footpath |
| Playing near traffic | Never play on the road |
| Stranger offering something | Never accept it |
| Playing football | Play carefully |
| Using scissors | Handle carefully |
| Using stairs | Hold the railing |
G. Which Sense Organ Helps You?
| Information | Sense Organ |
| Lemon is sour | Tongue |
| Dog barking | Ears |
| Raw mango is green | Eyes |
| Cotton is soft | Skin |
| Dhol-Tasha sound | Ears |
| Smell of tempering | Nose |
| Hot tava | Skin |
| Curry is salty | Tongue |
| Perfume fragrance | Nose |
| Blue sky | Eyes |
H. Create Slogans
- Good habits, healthy life.
- Wash your hands, stay healthy.
- Wear a helmet, stay safe.
- Clean streets, green Earth.
- Healthy habits make a happy life.
Activity
Write Five Traffic Rules
- Always walk on the footpath.
- Cross the road at the zebra crossing.
- Follow traffic signals.
- Wear a helmet while riding a two-wheeler.
- Wear a seatbelt in a car.
Traffic Symbol
🚸 School Ahead
Meaning: Drive slowly near the school area.
⭐ Exam Tips
- Learn the five sense organs and their functions.
- Memorise the steps of handwashing.
- Remember to wash hands for 40–60 seconds.
- Follow road safety rules.
- Wear a helmet and seatbelt.
- Play safely and follow game rules.