NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us Our Wondrous World: Chapter 11 — Making Things
This chapter, "Making Things," from NCERT's Class 3 "Our Wondrous World" textbook, explores how everyday objects are created. It introduces students to the materials and processes involved in making items like pots, piggy banks, birdbaths, and cups. The chapter uses the example of a potter to illustrate the steps: preparing the clay by wetting, pounding, and kneading it to the right consistency. It then describes shaping the clay on a spinning wheel and finally baking the pots in a hot oven called a kiln. This chapter helps young learners understand the transformation of raw materials into useful objects, fostering an appreciation for craftsmanship and the world around them.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wondrous World |
| Chapter | Chapter 11 — Making Things |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 173 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify common objects made from different materials.
- Understand the basic steps involved in making pottery.
- Recognize the role of tools and processes in creating objects.
- Appreciate the work of craftspeople.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pot | A container, typically rounded or cylindrical and made of baked clay or other material. |
| Gullak | A piggy bank, used for saving money. |
| Clay | Earth that is soft and sticky when wet, but hardens when baked or dried. |
| Kneaded | Massaged and pressed into a smooth, soft mass, like dough. |
| Kiln | A type of oven used to bake or dry things, especially pottery. |
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Practice questions
- Name two things that are made of clay. Answer: Pots, cups (kulhad), gullak.
- What does a potter use to shape the clay? Answer: A stone wheel.
- What is the oven used to bake pots called? Answer: A kiln.
- Why does the potter pound and knead the clay? Answer: To make sure the clay is the right consistency – neither too watery nor too dry, and to make it like dough.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chapter 'Making Things' about?
The chapter 'Making Things' explains how everyday objects like pots are made, focusing on the process of pottery.
What material is used to make pots in the chapter?
Clay is used to make pots.
What are the steps involved in making a pot?
The steps include preparing the clay (wetting, pounding, kneading), shaping it on a wheel, and baking it in a kiln.
What is a 'kiln'?
A kiln is a very hot oven used to bake and harden the clay pots.
Who is 'Appooppan' in the story?
Appooppan is Mini's grandfather, who is a potter.
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NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us — Our Wondrous World — Chapter 11 — Making Things. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.