NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us Our Wondrous World: Chapter 10 — This World of Things
This chapter, 'This World of Things,' from NCERT's 'Our Wondrous World' for Class 3, encourages students to explore the objects around them. It focuses on observing these items closely to understand what they are made of and their origins, distinguishing between things from nature and those made by humans. The chapter introduces the diverse properties of various materials. Key activities include collecting and displaying items made from different materials like metal, wood, glass, plastic, and clay. This exploration helps students appreciate the resources we use daily and understand their connection to nature and human creation, fostering a foundation for learning about materials and their uses in subsequent chapters.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wondrous World |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — This World of Things |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 398 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify and observe various things around them.
- Determine the materials from which objects are made.
- Distinguish between natural and man-made objects.
- Collect and display items made of different materials (metal, wood, glass, plastic, clay).
- Understand the diverse properties of materials.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Materials | Substances from which things are made. |
| Observe | To watch carefully. |
| Origin | Where something comes from. |
| Properties | Characteristics or qualities of a substance. |
| Metal | A hard, shiny material like iron or steel. |
| Wood | A hard material from trees. |
| Glass | A brittle, transparent material made from sand. |
| Plastic | A synthetic material that can be molded into shapes. |
| Clay | A soft, natural earth that becomes hard when baked. |
The complete chapter text is read in the official NCERT PDF viewer below (streamed from ncert.nic.in). This page provides NCERT Help study material — summary, vocabulary, practice questions, and FAQs — not a full reproduction of the textbook.
Read chapter online
This PDF is loaded from the official NCERT website (ncert.nic.in). Use the page buttons below to read — download is disabled on NCERT Help.
Read page by page below. PDF is streamed from the official NCERT website — no download button on this page.
Practice questions
- Name three things you use every day that are made of plastic. Answer: Examples: toy, bottle, chair.
- Where do we get wood from? Answer: We get wood from trees.
- What is glass usually made from? Answer: Glass is usually made from sand.
- Can you name something made of metal? Answer: Examples: spoon, key, bicycle.
- What is the difference between things made by nature and things made by people? Answer: Things made by nature (like trees, rocks) exist without human intervention, while things made by people (like toys, chairs) are created by humans.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of NCERT Class 3 Chapter 10, 'This World of Things'?
The chapter focuses on exploring, observing, and understanding the materials and origins of things around us, distinguishing between natural and man-made objects.
What activity is suggested in Chapter 10 for students?
Students are encouraged to collect and display a variety of things made of different materials like metal, wood, glass, plastic, and clay.
What does the chapter teach about materials?
It teaches students to observe things closely to see what they are made of and to explore the diverse properties of various materials.
Which book and subject is Chapter 10 from?
Chapter 10 is from the book 'Our Wondrous World' under the subject 'The World Around Us'.
What is the purpose of learning about 'Things Around Us' in Class 3?
It helps students understand and appreciate the resources they use daily and their connection to nature and human creation.
Related resources
Important topics
Topics covered
NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us — Our Wondrous World — Chapter 10 — This World of Things. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.