Kids Learning Social Science

 

3rd Standard Social Science Term - I

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A seven years old girl named Samudra goes to the market to buy some groceries along with her mother Vennila.  While walking, they come across so many people working.

Mother Vennila : Dear Samudra, keep yourself right and don`t go to the centre of road.  As we go deep into the market the crowd will increase.  Don't run away.

Samudra : Okay Ma, what sound is that? Is that a bell?

Mother : It's the sound of a fire engine.  I think a fire accident has occurred somewhere.

Samudra : Is it? Oh my God!

Mother : The bell is a warning to the people on the road.  So that they can give way to the fire engine.

Samudra : Why should one give way to it?

Mother : It's an emergency.  It has to go fast and reach the spot to save people and their properties.

Samudra : How can the vehicle save people?

Mother : I am proud to see that you are curious.  The vehicle has many trained firefighters, who save people and properties with the help of water, foam, ladder and other fire extinguishing objects and devices.  This vehicle is not only used during fire accidents but can be used in other emergencies and disasters too.

Samudra : Ma... Tell me more about the firefighters.  It's amazing.  Are they not afraid of fire? 

Mother : The firefighters are well trained to carry out their duties.  They wear protective jackets.  They pump and send water on the affected part of the building.  They shift people and property to a safer place.

Samudra : How do they save the people who are trapped in fire?

Mother : People with burns are sent in an ambulance to the government hospital.  This vehicle contains all the facilities for first aid.  The victims are admitted in the hospital and given treatment.

Samudra : Can everyone go in this vehicle?

Mother : This vehicle is meant only for those who are in need of emergency treatment.

Samudra : Emergency treatment?

Mother : It is needed by people whose lives are in danger.  Like, People who suffer from heart attack, faint, unable to walk, fall victim to accidents and so on.

Samudra : How does one get treatment in this vehicle?

Mother : We do not get treatment.  But we can get first aid.

Samudra : First aid?

Mother : First aid is a life saving treatment that is given before the actual treatment of a victim.  This ambulance contains a doctor, a nurse and all the first aid devices and medicines.

How can one call the ambulance?

Good Samaritan Law

Good Samaritan Law was executed by Central government in the year 2014 to safeguard those who help the victims of accidents and other calamities.

According to this law, any person can help the victim and accompany him/her to the hospital.  The person need not reveal his/her name or pay for the victim's treatment.  This law helps the people to come forward to help others who are in need, without the fear of police, rules and regulations and so on.

Samudra : What building is this?

Mother : This building is built to extend the market.

Samudra : What is the building built for?

Mother : It is built so as to protect people and traders from sunshine and rainfall.

Samudra : Who built this building?

Mother : A civil engineer built it.  He gave structure and design to the building.

Samudra : Does a civil engineer design a house?

Mother : Yes of course, he designs houses, schools, colleges, bridges, multi storey buildings, temples, settlements, shops, factories, and so on.  Buildings are constructed using a plan made by a civil engineer.

Samudra : Oh! I see. Ma... Why are we going through this mud path? This is not our regular route.

Mother : Repair work is going on in our usual tar-road.

Samudra : Are these roads laid for us?

Mother : Yes of course, for us.  The roads are laid by road workers to make travel easy for the pedestrians and vehicles.

OK. Samudra, Look at the either side of this way.

Samudra : Why ma? ... What is special?

Mother : Don't you think the green fields are beautiful?

Samudra : Yes. they are.  Who are the people working here?

Mother : They are farmers.  Because of them we get food and live happily.

Samudra : Ma... Can you see that bus?

Mother  : Yes... Bus is one of our transport services.  Like firefighters, farmers, engineers the service of drivers and conductors are also very valuable.  They are the people who carry out the transpot service efficiently. 

Samudra : Ma... Can you hear an unusual alarm somewhere near?

Mother : Yes! That is the siren of the police.

Samudra : Why police? Is something wrong?

Mother : This is an usual visit of the police during the evening n the market.  They come here to discipline as it's over crowded at this hour.  They protect people, their properties and make sure all the rules and regulations are followed by all.

Samudra : Ma...

Mother : What?

Samudra : You once said that our neighbourhood anna (elder brother) is serving in the border.  What does it mean?

Mother : He serves in the Indian border as a solider, fighting to protect the people of our country from enemies.  There are many soldiers who defend the country sacrificing their own lives and families.  These soldiers together form the Army of the defence force.

Samudra : Now I remember ... Our teacher told us about the army yesterday in the class.

Mother : Samudra, Do you know? The service of a teacher is a noble one that enlightens us with knowledge, values and helps people to become good citizens.

Dear, we have come to the main road, hold my hand.

Samudra : Ma... Who is standing in the middle of the road?

Mother : Oh! He is the traffic police man.

Samudra : Why is he standing there?

Mother : His work is very important because he controls the vehicles coming from all sides.  Thus he directs the vehicles and protect the pedestrians.

Samudra : Ma... Look at the gigantic building over there.  What building is that?

Mother : That is the Court.

Samudra : Court! What's that?

Mother : Here, all the problems are solved as per the laws(rules) of our country.  Judges treat all men with justice in various cases.  They protect our rights.

Samudra : Ma... Now I understand that all these people whom we came across today are working for us.  I feel very proud of them.

Mother : Samudra, Do you have any wish? What would you like to do in your life?

Samudra : Yes, I have a wish.  I want to study well and seek a good job.  At the same time, I would like to look after our garden and field with care.

Mother : At last we have reached our home.  Dear. . .  please open the door.

  Recap   

• Our friends like teacher, doctor, engineer, police are working for us.
• Firefighters save people and properties from fire.
• A civil engineer gives structure to the building.
• The roads are laid by road workers.
• We are getting food from farmers.
• Soldiers protect our country.
• We should be proud of the people who served for us and also for our country.