Holidays" Assignment

HOLIDAYS HOME WORK

G. SCIENCE

CLASS VI (2013-2014)

ASSIGNMENT

Instructions:-

1.    Read the chapters thoroughly.

2.    Write the following questions in loose sheets  and file them neatly

3.  Can we put plastic in the vermicomposting pit? Why?

4.  Name the diseases/disorders caused y the deficiency of the following and also enlist their symptoms.

(a)      Vitamin-C

(b)       Vitamin-D

(c)        Calcium

(d)                  Iron

5.  Mention 3 food sources which have more than one nutrient in them.

6.  Why should vegetables not be over cooked?

7.  In major cities, Municipal Corporation provides separate Garbage bins. Why?

8.  Dry leaves should not be burnt. Why?

9.   What would happen if you eat energy giving food excess?

10.      Why do    doctors advise against taking too much of fat?

HOLIDAYS HOME WORK

CLASS VI (2013-2014)

PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT FOR ENHANCING G.SCIENCE

1.  Name the major nutrients present in our food.

2.  Brain Ticklers:-

a.   I am a yellow fruit that has vitamin C.

b.   Test me with iodine solution.

c.   You will find me in butter, ghee and ground nuts.

3.  Where do we get food from?

4.  What is balanced diet?

5.  Are all plants autotrophs ? Think of at least two plants which are not autotrophs?

6.  What are the major ingredients of Gajarella? Which of these are provided from animals and which from plants?

7.  Name two herbivores found around you.

8.  Which mineral is vital for bones and teeth?

9.   Name two leafy vegetables eaten by you.

10.What are milch animals?

11.       Give reason why human beings are called heterotrophy?

12.      Give reason why decomposers and scavengers are known as nature’s cleaners?