EXPLORER Class 1

EXPLORER Class 1

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INSIDE THIS BOOK UNIT - V : Language and Literature

UNIT - I : Observation

1. 2. 3. 4.

Keeping Neat and Clean Good Manners Moods and Expressions Traffic Signs and Signals

5 6 7 8

UNIT - II : Animal and Plant Kingdom

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Young Ones of Animals Identifying Animals Homes of Animals Favourite Food of Some Animals World of Birds Discovering the Strange Animal Identifying Birds Model Test Paper (Formative - I) From Seed to Plant My Kitchen Garden A Garden of Flowers Vegetables and Fruits

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

UNIT - III : Our Surroundings

16. Public Places 17. Our Helpers 18. Revolving Wheels

21 22 23

UNIT - IV : Discovering India

19. 20. 21. 22.

Patriotic Personalities India's Wonder It's Festival Mood Different Seasons of India Model Test Paper (Formative - II) Model Test Paper (Summative - I)

23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

My Picture Dictionary Odd One Out Anagrams Alphabet Games Grouping Sense Same-Same Make New Words Antonyms (Opposite Words) Story Time Calendar Speaks Model Test Paper (Formative - III)

30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

UNIT - VI : Science and Technology

33. 34. 35. 36.

Body Mechanism Our Sense Organs Home Appliances Our Earth

41 42 43 44

UNIT - VII : Sports and Entertainment

37. 38. 39. 40.

Basic Sports Items Sports Personalities Music Time Cartoon Corner

45 46 47 48

UNIT - VIII : Brain Teasers

24 25 26 27 28 29

41. 42. 43. 44.

49 Brain Game 50 Shapes and Colours 51 Count and Write 52 Sharp Eyes Model Test Paper (Formative - IV) 53 Model Test Paper (Summative - II) 54 Answers 55-56

Good habits help us to live healthy and happy lives. We all should adopt good habits. Fill in the boxes with the words given in the Help Box.

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bath, wash, exercise, teeth, sneezing, spit, clean, dustbin

1. We should always use a handkerchief while __________.

2. We should take a _______________ everyday.

3. We should brush our ______________ everyday.

4. We should not __________on the road.

5. We should keep our room ________.

6. We should ________ our hands before and after eating food.

To Follow

7. We should ______ regularly to keep our body healthy.

8. We should throw waste papers in a _______________.

When we sneeze, we should say 'excuse me'.

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Good manners is like a magic wand. They create magic on others. We should use them in our daily life. Fill in the blanks with the right words. 1.

Rohit and Riya go to sleep. They say _____________ to each other.

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Rani stepped on Rahul's foot accidentally. She says _____________ to Rahul.

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I want the water jug kept on the dining table. I say “_____________ pass the water jug”.

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After school gets over, Roshani says _____________ to her friends.

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Aman offers ice-cream to Anjali but Anjali doesn't want it. She says _____________ to Aman.

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Deepak wakes up in the morning and says _____________ to everybody.

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Radhika helps Ranjan to finish his homework. Ranjan says _____________ to Radhika.

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goodbye, please goodmorning, sorry, goodnight, no thank you, thank you

Granny : Kittu, we should say ‘glad to meet you’ when we meet someone.

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You must have seen different facial expressions on people's faces. Can you identify how the following are P E feeling? H B O

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Write your answer in the box next to each face.

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sad, surprised, thinking, laughing, crying, happy, angry

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To Follow We should always smile. It makes others feel good.

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We see traffic signals on roads. We should obey traffic rules. A traffic signal has three lights.

Stop Ready

RED LIGHT says STOP. YELLOW LIGHT says GET READY. GREEN LIGHT says GO.

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Traffic Signs

Stop

Go Right

Go Left

No Parking

No Entry

Horn Prohibited

U-turn Prohibited

Zebra Crossing

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The _________ light says to 'Get Ready'.

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We cross the road when the light is _________________.

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A traffic light has ______ colours.

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Vehicles move on the road when the light is _____________

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three, yellow, green, red

Granny : Vehicles in the U.S.A. and some other countries have the steering wheel on the left side. G.K & I.Q Explorer (Class-1)

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Animals also have babies like humans. They take care of their babies, protect them, feed them and teach them different skills. Here are some baby animals. Write the names of their parents. 1

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1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ 4. ________________

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sheep, lion, swan, duck, deer, dog, hen, bear, cow, horse

Granny : A kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch like structure in its body. G.K & I.Q Explorer (Class-1)

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Find out the names of these animals. 1. I live on trees, I love to eat bananas. My name rhymes with donkey, I am the naughty _______________. 2.

I am afraid of a cat. My colour is neither grey nor black. I am neither big nor fat, I am a little _______________.

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I have a big paw, I eat animals raw. I have a golden mane, I am a _______________.

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I am strong and tall. I would not let my rider fall. I love to chase and never lose a race, I am a _______________.

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I do not have legs, my babies are inside eggs. 'Hiss' is the sound I make, I am the poisonous _______________.

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I love sand, I walk with a lump, my back has a hump. I am a mammal, I am a _______________.

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I have fur, I always purr. I love to chase the rat. I am the shy __________.

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I have red beak and green wings, I love to eat chillies. My name rhymes with carrot, I am the talkative _______________.

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camel, snake, parrot, lion, monkey, mouse, cat, horse

Granny : Kittu, which is the fastest animal on land? Kittu : It's the cheetah, granny. G.K & I.Q Explorer (Class-1)

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These animals have lost their way. Help them to reach their homes. Given below are some hints to follow. One has been done for you. a. A bird lives in a nest.

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e. A hen lives in a coop.

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b. A horse lives in a stable.

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f. A lion lives in a den.

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c. A cow lives in a shed.

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g. A dog lives in a kennel. _______

d. A duck lives in a pond.

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Granny: Kittu, it is amazing that a cuckoo never makes a nest. It lays its eggs in a crow's nest. G.K & I.Q Explorer (Class-1)

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Bhalu, the bear, is celebrating his birthday. He has invited all his friends. He has arranged different food items for them.

Name the animals which would love to eat each of the food items given below.

Milk

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Look at the pictures and write their names in the given space.

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Message Birds love freedom. So, we should not cage them.

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owl, kingfisher, parrot, penguin, kiwi, ostrich

Granny : Kittu, you know, ostrich is the largest bird in the world. G.K & I.Q Explorer (Class-1)

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Look at this strange animal carefully. Find and write the names of nine animals whose parts are seen in this picture. Use the Help Box. 3

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Granny : Kittu, the tails of a jackal and a wolf look alike. G.K & I.Q Explorer (Class-1)

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lion, zebra, elephant, horse, rhinoceros, donkey, rabbit, giraffe, deer,

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You must have seen many kinds of birds in nature. They have different shapes, colours and sizes. They fly from one place to another in search of food or a comfortable place to stay. Here are some birds who want you to guess their names.

1. I have sharp eyesight. I come out only during the night. Who am I? _____________

3. I have a strong beak. I can even drill a hole in a tree. Who am I? _____________________________

2. I am your national bird. I have long and colourful feathers. Who am I? ______________________

4. I live in cold places. I wear a black coat. Though I am a bird, I don't fly. But I can swim. Who am I? _____________________________

Granny : Kittu, the saurus crane has the longest legs measuring 31-35 cm.

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EXPLORER GK & IQ Explorer based on carefully designed curriculum is a series of five books for classes 1 to 5. The contents are systematically presented with a purpose of inculcating curiosity in the learner to study various disciplines of knowledge surrounding him. GK & IQ Explorer series quenches the learner’s thirst for knowledge, keeps them ahead in day-today advancements in various disciplines and ensures active participation of the learner and prepares him to face the competitive world with confidence and achieve success.

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Information is presented in a simple language.

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Chapters are designed to be learner - friendly.

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Help box is provided to assist the learner to attempt the questions.

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Important facts are highlighted in Granny - Kittu dialogues.

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Snippets are provided at appropriate places to highlight some important facts.

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Multi-colored images grab the attention of the learner and enhance his curiosity to know more.

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Chapters to familiarize the learner with modern testing methodologies are included.

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Formative and summative assessments are given after appropriate chapters.

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Answers for each worksheet chapter is given at the end of the book.

The series presents updated information to help the learner become aware of his surroundings and develop a keen sense of observation. It inculcates a great sense of pride and honour for our rich culture and heritage. The series helps to increase the quality of education and aims at an all round development of the learner’s personality.

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