Shelter and Types of Houses
Learning Objectives
- I can say why we need shelter.
- I can name different types of houses.
- I can name the parts of a house.
- I can understand why different people live in different types of houses.
Let Us Begin!
Where do you live? Do you live in a flat, a house, or a village home? The place where we live is called our shelter.
Shelter protects us from rain, sun, wind, and cold. It is one of our most important needs.
Let us learn about shelter and different types of houses!
Why Do We Need Shelter?
We need shelter for many reasons:
It protects us from rain and floods. It keeps us safe from hot sun and cold wind. It gives us a safe place to sleep and rest. It keeps us safe from animals and insects. It is a place where our family lives together.
Types of Houses
| Type | Made Of | Where Found |
|---|---|---|
| Pucca house | Bricks, cement, and concrete. Strong and permanent. | Cities and towns |
| Kutcha house | Mud, straw, bamboo, and leaves. Simple and temporary. | Villages |
| Houseboat | Wood. Floats on water. | Kerala, Kashmir (on rivers and lakes) |
| Tent | Cloth or animal skin. Easy to put up and take down. | Deserts, mountains, army camps |
| Flat / Apartment | Bricks and concrete. Many families live in one building. | Big cities |
Parts of a House
A house has many parts. Each part has a use:
Roof — the top of the house. It protects us from rain and sun.
Walls — the sides of the house. They keep us safe and warm.
Door — the opening to enter and exit the house.
Window — lets in light and fresh air.
Floor — the bottom of the house. We walk and sit on it.
Kitchen — where food is cooked.
Bedroom — where we sleep and rest.
Key Words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Shelter | A place that protects us from weather and danger |
| Pucca house | A strong, permanent house made of bricks and cement |
| Kutcha house | A simple house made of mud, straw, or bamboo |
| Houseboat | A house that floats on water |
| Apartment | A flat in a large building where many families live |
- Shelter protects us from rain, sun, wind, and cold.
- Pucca houses are made of bricks and cement. They are strong.
- Kutcha houses are made of mud and straw. They are simple.
- Houseboats float on water. Tents are used in deserts and mountains.
- A house has a roof, walls, doors, windows, floor, kitchen, and bedroom.
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