AP 5th Class EVS  Chapter 9 Alert Today Alive Tomorrow

  1. Conceptual Understanding:

Question 1.
Why should we take safety measures?
Answer:
The measures taken to avoid accidents are known as safety measures. We have to follow the safety measures to avoid accidents.

Question 2.
What is first aid and when is it needed?
Answer:
First Aid:-
The immediate treatment given to the victim before he is moved to a hospital is called’Tirst Aid”.First aid is needed for wounds, bums, dog bite, snake bite, scorpion bite, drowning in water etc.

Question 3.
Aparna’s grandfather was bitten by a snake. W hat kind of first aid is suggested to him?
Answer:
First aid given to Apama’s grandfather when he was bitten by a snake as follows

  1. First observe the bitten part and identify wheter the snake is poisonous or not.
  2. Normally a person bitten by a snake can collapse out of fear. We should take steps to reduce his fear.
  3. Should hold or fasten with a cloth or rope above the bitten part to avoid the poison spreading to the other parts of the body.
  4. Take care that the person does not become unconscious.
  5. Immediately take the victim to the doctor.

AP 5th Class EVS  Chapter 9 Alert Today Alive Tomorrow

  1. Questioning and Hypothesis:

Question 4.
What questions would you ask to know more about 108 services?
Answer:

  1. When did 108 service start?
  2. How do you call a 108 ambulance from a mobile?
  3. Why is 108 an emergency number?
  4. Why ambulance No is 108?

III. Experiments and field observations:

Question 5.
Visit an accident spot which is nearby. Find the causes of accident and record your observations.
Answer:
Student activity.

  1. Information Skills & Project Works:

Question 6.
Discuss the precautions to be taken while using fire works on Diwali?
Answer:
Precautions :

  1. Wear cotton clothes. Don’t wear nylon or synthetic fabrics as they can easily catch fire.
  2. Avoid keeping your face close to the cracker while trying to light it.
  3. Keep a safe distance from fire crackers.
  4. Don’t bum crackers in crowded, congested places or near sources of fire or inside the house.
  5. Fire crackers only in the presence of elders.

AP 5th Class EVS  Chapter 9 Alert Today Alive Tomorrow

  1. Drawing Pictures and Model Making:

Question 7.
Draw a mind map showing precautions we take while travelling on a bus?
Answer:

  1. Appreciation:

Question 8.
How do you appreciate the services of 108 and 104?
Answer:

  1. To improve health status in Andhra Pradesh especially in rural areas, both 104 and 108 services are contributing very well.
  2. EMRI is a pioneer and non profit professional organization in emergency management sevices in India.
  3. 08 is a free emergency service providing integrated medical, police and fire emergency services.
  4. 104 service provides directory information, detail on health schemes, a grievance redressal mechanism and more.

AP 5th Class EVS  Chapter 9 Alert Today Alive Tomorrow

Additional Questions:

  1. Conceptual Understanding:

Question 1.
Why should electricians wear hand gloves made of rubber?
Answer:
Electricians wear hand gloves made of rubber when they are working with electric appliances to save themselves from electric shocks.

Question 2.
What are the rules to be followed while playing ?
Answer:
Rules to be followed while playing are :

  1. Follow the rules of the game sincerely.
  2. Do not push each other while walking or playing.
  3. Give up arguments.

Question 3.
During public holidays what safety plan should be taken by the school authorities?
Answer:
Every school must have a proper plans for the safety of the pupil during holidays. They must follow these measures to avoid accidents.

  1. Should posses fire extinguisher to avoid fire accidents.
  2. Clean water tanks regularly, repair leakages immediately.
  3. Replace damaged switch boards. Fix switch boards at a height of more than 6 feet on the wall.
  4. Construct a compound wall for the security of the children.
  5. Construct a ramp for pupil with disability.

AP 5th Class EVS  Chapter 9 Alert Today Alive Tomorrow

  1. Information Skills & Project Work:

Question 4.
Add some more to these and fill the boxes?

Answer:
Students Activity.

Question 5.
Make a model of first aid box?
Answer:
Students Activity.

Multiple Choice Questions:

Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.
________ is the emergency helpline service from police.
A) 108
B) 104
C) 100
D) 102
Answer:
C) 100

Question 2.
Which of the following comes under disasters.
A) Earth quakes
B) Cyclone
C) Floods
D) All
Answer:
D) All

AP 5th Class EVS  Chapter 9 Alert Today Alive Tomorrow

Question 3.
We have to follow safety measures to avoid _______ .
A) safety
B) accidents
C) sorrows
D) none
Answer:
B) accidents

Question 4.
Use ________ for crossing road.
A) traffic signals
B) zebra crossing
C) junctions
D) none
Answer:
B) zebra crossing

Question 5.
+ is the symbol find on _______.
A) First aid box
B) ambulance
C) both A & B
D) none
Answer:
C) both A & B

Question 6.
What is this traffic signal.
A) Right hair pin bend
B) Left hand curve
C) Cross road
D) none
Answer:
A) Right hair pin bend

Question 7.
Journey on the following are dangerous.
A) foot board
B) foot path
C) zebra crossing
D) none
Answer:
A) foot board

Question 8.

Symbol indicates _______.
A) cross road
B) school ahead
C) pedestrian crossing
D) none
Answer:
B) school ahead

 

Question 9.
Use______ for walking.
A) foot board
B) foot path
C) Zebra crossing
D) none
Answer:
B) foot path

Question 10.
Which of the following are bad practices while travelling.
A) Over speed
B) Drunk & Drive
C) Overloaded vehicles
D) All
Answer:
D) All.

AP 5th Class EVS  Chapter 9 Alert Today Alive Tomorrow