EVS / Science
Animals Around Us
Learning Objectives
- I can name pet animals, farm animals, and wild animals.
- I can tell what sounds different animals make.
- I can say what useful things animals give us.
- I can understand why we should be kind to animals.
Let Us Begin!
Have you seen a dog, a cow, or a parrot? Animals are all around us!
Some animals live with us at home. Some live on farms. Some live in forests. Each animal is special and useful.
Let us learn about the animals around us!
Types of Animals
Pet Animals live with us at home. We love and care for them.
Examples: Dog, Cat, Parrot, Fish, Rabbit.
Farm Animals live on farms. Farmers take care of them.
Examples: Cow, Buffalo, Goat, Hen, Horse, Ox.
Wild Animals live in forests and jungles. They find their own food.
Examples: Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Deer, Monkey.
Arjun has a pet dog named Tommy. Tommy barks and wags his tail. Tommy is a pet animal.
What Animals Eat
Animals eat different kinds of food. We group them by what they eat:
| Type | What They Eat | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Herbivores | Only plants, grass, leaves, fruits | Cow, Deer, Rabbit, Elephant, Horse |
| Carnivores | Only other animals (meat) | Lion, Tiger, Eagle, Crocodile |
| Omnivores | Both plants and animals | Dog, Bear, Crow, Hen, Humans |
What do you eat? Roti, dal, rice, vegetables, milk, eggs? We humans are omnivores because we eat both plant food and animal food!
Animal Homes
| Animal | Home |
|---|---|
| Dog | Kennel |
| Horse | Stable |
| Cow | Shed / Barn |
| Bird | Nest |
| Lion | Den |
| Rabbit | Burrow (underground hole) |
| Bee | Hive |
| Fish | Water / Aquarium |
Animal Babies
| Animal | Baby Name | Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | Puppy | Barks |
| Cat | Kitten | Mews |
| Cow | Calf | Moos |
| Hen | Chick | Clucks |
| Horse | Foal | Neighs |
| Lion | Cub | Roars |
| Duck | Duckling | Quacks |
| Frog | Tadpole | Croaks |
Key Words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pet animal | An animal we keep at home and care for |
| Farm animal | An animal kept by farmers for food or work |
| Wild animal | An animal that lives in forests and finds its own food |
| Wool | Soft hair from sheep used to make warm clothes |
| Useful | Something that helps us |
⭐ Key Points to Remember
- Pet animals live with us. Farm animals live on farms. Wild animals live in forests.
- Herbivores eat only plants. Carnivores eat only meat. Omnivores eat both.
- Cow gives milk. Hen gives eggs. Sheep gives wool. Bee gives honey.
- Every animal has a baby with a special name — puppy, kitten, calf, cub.
- We should be kind to all animals and never hurt them.
Finished learning? Now test what you know!