Food, Water, and Shelter · Term 2

Why We Need a House

Students explore the basic functions of a house: protection from weather, animals, and for privacy.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the main reasons why we need a house.
  2. Analyze how a house protects us from different weather conditions.
  3. Justify the importance of having a safe place to live.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: My House - Class 1CBSE: Shelter - Class 1
Class: Class 1
Subject: Environmental Studies
Unit: Food, Water, and Shelter
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Socratic Seminar

Structured discussion in inner and outer circles (fishbowl)

30–60 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Think silently, discuss with a partner, share with the class

10–20 min

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Four Corners

Move to corners to take and defend a position

20–35 min

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