NCERT Class 5 The World Around Us Our Wonderous World: Chapter 10 — Earth — Our Shared Home 10
This chapter, 'Earth — Our Shared Home,' from NCERT's 'Our Wonderous World' for Class 5, introduces students to the Earth as a unified planet, emphasizing the absence of visible borders from space. It shares inspiring quotes from astronauts Rakesh Sharma and Shubhanshu Shukla, highlighting the perspective of Earth as a single home for all humanity. The chapter explains that from space, only broad landmasses and seas are visible, not specific cities or villages. It includes an activity where students fill in their own addresses, culminating with 'Planet' to reinforce their place on Earth. Another activity encourages using a globe to explore the interconnectedness of oceans and locate India, fostering a global perspective and understanding of our shared planet.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wonderous World |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — Earth — Our Shared Home 10 |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 199 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand that Earth appears as a single, borderless planet from space.
- Appreciate the perspective of astronauts viewing Earth from space.
- Identify their own address and place on Earth.
- Recognize the interconnectedness of Earth's oceans using a globe.
- Locate India on a globe.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Astronaut | A person trained to travel in a spacecraft. |
| Space Station | A large artificial satellite used as a long-term base for manned operations in space. |
| Land masses | A large continuous area of land. |
| Globe | A spherical model of the Earth. |
| Oceans | Vast bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface. |
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Practice questions
- What was the first thought that came to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla when he saw Earth from outside? Answer: He thought that the Earth looks completely one, with no borders visible from outside, and that Earth is our one home.
- Who was the first Indian astronaut to see the Earth from space? Answer: Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma.
- What details can we see of Earth from high up in space? Answer: From high up in space, we can only see the broad shapes of land masses and the sea on our blue planet, not smaller details like our city or village.
- What is the purpose of filling in your address in the activity? Answer: To understand our place and address on the planet Earth.
- What can you find out by using a globe? Answer: We can find out if all the oceans are connected and where India is located on the globe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main message of the chapter 'Earth — Our Shared Home'?
The chapter emphasizes that Earth is a single, unified home for all humanity, with no visible borders from space.
Who was the first Indian to see Earth from space?
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to see Earth from space.
What can we see of Earth from space?
From space, we can see the broad shapes of land masses and the sea, but not specific cities or villages.
Why is it important to know our address?
Knowing our address helps us understand our specific location and place on the planet Earth.
How does a globe help us learn about Earth?
A globe helps us visualize Earth's shape, see how oceans are connected, and locate different countries like India.
What does 'Our Shared Home' imply about Earth?
It implies that Earth belongs to everyone, and all humans live together on this one planet.
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NCERT Class 5 The World Around Us — Our Wonderous World — Chapter 10 — Earth — Our Shared Home 10. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.