CBSE Class 3 EVS NCERT Solutions: Poonam's Day Out

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This chapter, 'Poonam's Day Out,' from CBSE Class 3 Environmental Studies, invites young learners to explore the fascinating world of animals. Through interactive questions and activities, children are encouraged to observe and identify various animals in their natural habitats, like trees and ponds. The solutions help students recognize different animal sounds and movements, distinguishing them by their unique abilities such as flying, crawling, walking, and hopping. It also highlights key physical features like wings, feet, and tails. The primary goal of this chapter is to spark curiosity and enhance observational skills regarding the animal kingdom, making the learning process about nature enjoyable and engaging. These NCERT solutions are crafted to solidify students' understanding of basic animal diversity and characteristics, supporting their academic progress.

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Board	CBSE
Class	Class 3
Subject	Environmental Studies
Session	2026
Language	English
Type	NCERT Solutions
Chapter	1. Poonams Day out

Chapter summary

Chapter 1, 'Poonam's Day Out,' for Class 3 EVS focuses on animal identification and classification. It covers animals seen on trees and at ponds, their sounds and movements, and categorizes them by abilities like flying, crawling, walking, and hopping. The chapter also includes a crossword puzzle to reinforce animal names and characteristics. These NCERT solutions provide clear answers and explanations for all exercises, helping students grasp fundamental concepts about animals.

Learning outcomes

Identify animals found on trees and near ponds.
Recognize and imitate animal sounds and movements.
Classify animals based on their abilities (flying, crawling, walking, hopping).
Identify animal body parts like wings, feet, and tails.
Complete incomplete animal pictures and name them.
Solve a crossword puzzle to identify animals.

Topics covered

Paper topics

Animals on Trees
Animals at the Pond
Animal Sounds
Animal Movements
Animal Classification (Flying, Crawling, Walking, Hopping)
Animal Body Parts (Wings, Feet, Tail)
Animal Identification
Crossword Puzzle

Important topics

Identifying animals in different habitats
Understanding animal sounds and movements
Classifying animals by locomotion
Recognizing animal features

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Questions and Solutions

Question 1

Poonam looked up. She saw many animals on the tree. Which animals can you spot on the tree in the picture? Write down their names.

Solution: By observing the picture, we can identify several animals that are typically found on or around trees. These include:

Pigeon, Squirrel, Crow, Monkey, Butterflies, Ants, Parrots, Cuckoo.

Question 2

Which animals did Poonam see at the pond? Look at the picture and write their names.

Solution: Poonam observed a variety of animals near the pond. Based on the picture, the animals she saw are:

Goat, Tortoise, Crane, Frog, Buffalo, Stork.

Question 3

Can you act like the animals seen in the pond? Which animal makes what kind of sounds and movements? Try to make similar sounds.

Solution: Yes, we can imitate the sounds and movements of animals. Different animals produce distinct sounds and have unique ways of moving. For example:

A frog makes a 'Croak-Croak' sound and hops.

A goat makes a 'Mein-Mein' sound and walks.

A crane walks gracefully and might make specific calls.

A tortoise moves slowly and steadily.

A buffalo walks and might make a low 'moo' sound.

A stork walks and has a distinct call.

While the provided answer lists sounds for other animals like dogs, cats, lions, crows, and cuckoos, focusing on pond animals, we can say that imitating these sounds and movements is a fun way to learn about them.

Question 4

You must have seen many animals too. Write which of them can fly, can crawl, can walk, can hop, have wings, have feet, have a tail.

Solution: We see many animals around us, and they can be categorized based on their abilities and features:

Can fly: Butterfly, Pigeon, Parrot, Crow

Can crawl: Lizard, Snake, Tortoise, Snail

Can walk: Cow, Buffalo, Ox, Dog, Cat, Goat

Can hop: Frog, Kangaroo, Hare

Have wings: Pigeon, Cuckoo, Sparrow, Butterfly, Crow, Parrot

Have feet: Cow, Goat, Bear, Dog, Cat, Monkey

Have a tail: Monkey, Cow, Buffalo, Dog, Cat, Squirrel

Question 5

Here are some incomplete pictures of animals. Complete them and write their names below.

Solution: Completing the incomplete pictures helps us recognize different animals. Based on common animal shapes, the completed animals are likely:

Dog, Fish, Butterfly.

Question 6

Find my name in the crossword and put a circle O around it. One example has been given.

1. Banana is what I love eating, I spend my time jumping and leaping.

2. On the walls, webs I weave, Where insects stick and cannot leave.

3. I remain awake the whole night, And go to sleep in broad daylight.

4. Croak, croak, croak is my sound, In water or on land I am found.

5. I appear after rainfall, Have no feet so I crawl.

6. Slow and steady is my pace, I always win when there is a race.

(Crossword grid with animals like Monkey, Spider, Owl, Frog, Snail, Tortoise hidden)

Solution: Let's find the animals described in the crossword puzzle:

1. The animal that loves bananas and jumps is a Monkey.

2. The creature that weaves webs on walls to catch insects is a Spider.

3. The animal awake at night and sleeping in daylight is an Owl.

4. The animal that sounds 'Croak, croak' and lives in water or on land is a Frog.

5. The animal that appears after rain, has no feet, and crawls is a Snail.

6. The animal known for its slow and steady pace is a Tortoise.

Common mistakes

Confusing animals found in different habitats (tree vs. pond).
Difficulty in associating specific sounds or movements with animals.
Incorrectly categorizing animals based on their abilities.
Misspelling animal names in written answers or puzzles.

Revision tips

Review the list of animals seen by Poonam on the tree and at the pond.
Practice making the sounds and movements of different animals.
Create your own categories for animals based on how they move.
Try drawing some of the animals mentioned in the chapter.
Attempt the crossword puzzle again without looking at the answers.

Practice MCQs

Q1. Which of these animals is typically found on a tree?

Q2. What sound does a frog make?

Q3. Which animal crawls and has no feet?

Q4. Which of the following animals can fly?

Q5. Which animal is known for its slow and steady pace and is often associated with winning a race?

Frequently asked questions

What is the main focus of Chapter 1, 'Poonam's Day Out'?

The chapter focuses on introducing young students to various animals, their habitats (like trees and ponds), their sounds, movements, and how they are classified based on their abilities.

Which animals did Poonam see on the tree?

Poonam saw animals like pigeons, squirrels, crows, monkeys, butterflies, ants, parrots, and cuckoos on the tree.

What are some animals Poonam saw at the pond?

At the pond, Poonam saw animals such as a goat, tortoise, crane, frog, buffalo, and stork.

How does this chapter help students learn about animals?

It encourages observation, imitation of sounds and movements, and categorization of animals, making learning interactive and fun.

What kind of activities are included in the solutions for this chapter?

The solutions include identifying animals from pictures, listing animals based on their abilities, and solving a crossword puzzle to reinforce animal names.

Are the questions in the source document the same as in the solutions?

Yes, the questions remain the same, but the solutions are rewritten to be more detailed and explanatory for better understanding.

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