Lesson 4: Tech Tales – From Nests to Inventions – Complete Solutions
Homes of animals and insects
- Dog — Kennel
- Bird — Nest
- Lion — Den
- Termites — Termite mound
- Cow — Shed
- Bees — Hive
Let’s Talk
- Why do you think that an animal or an insect needs a home like we do?
Answer: Animals and insects need homes for safety, rest and protection from enemies and bad weather.
- Can you tell which of these homes are made by human beings?
Answer: Kennel and shed are made by human beings.
- What materials are used to build these homes?
Answer: Wood, bamboo, straw, mud, grass and leaves are used to build these homes.
- In the pictures, which home do you find most interesting and why?
Answer: I find the bird’s nest most interesting because it is beautifully woven.
1. New words and sentences
Words:
- twist
- dry
- curious
- skills
- materials
- browse
Sentences:
- The bird twists the grass to build its nest.
- The bird uses dry grass to make the nest.
- Rupam was curious to know about the bird.
- The weaver bird has amazing skills.
- The bird uses simple materials to build the nest.
- Rupam’s mother asked him to browse the internet.
2. Use of the word ‘weaver’
- This is a weaver bird. It is weaving its nest.
- She is a weaver. She is weaving her clothes.
3(a). True or False
i) Rupam was excited and he ran into the kitchen. — True
ii) Rupam saw a bird weaving a nest. — True
iii) The bird uses its wing like a needle. — False
iv) The nest of the weaver bird is shaped like a bowl. — False
v) The nest protects the chicks from rain and wind. — True
3(b). Choose the correct answer
i) Why does the bird twist the grass?
Answer: a) to tie the nest
ii) Why is the nest shaped like a hanging basket?
Answer: b) to keep it safe
iii) Rupam wants to know more about the weaver bird because —
Answer: a) he is curious
iv) Rupam’s mother referred to the weaver bird as a tiny engineer because of its —
Answer: a) amazing weaving skills
3(c). Answer the questions
i) What did Rupam see outside?
Answer: Rupam saw a bird weaving a nest outside.
ii) Who did Rupam run to after seeing the bird?
Answer: Rupam ran to his mother.
iii) Where is the bird building its nest?
Answer: The bird is building its nest on a tree.
iv) Where will Rupam find more information about the weaver bird?
Answer: Rupam will find more information in the school library and on the internet.
3(d). Write answers
I. What is the bird using its beak for?
Answer: The bird is using its beak for weaving the nest.
II. What materials does the bird use to build the nest?
Answer: The bird uses grass and leaves to build its nest.
III. What protects the eggs and chicks from rain, wind and snakes?
Answer: The nest protects the eggs and chicks from rain, wind and snakes.
4(a). Complete the sentences
- I am famous for my nest-building skills.
- The upper part of my nest has a chamber.
- I am a small sparrow-like bird.
- My nest is cylindrical in shape.
4(b). Words related to bird
- beak
- wings
- feathers
- nest
- eggs
- fly
4(c). Write sentences using the words
- A bird uses its beak to eat food and build its nest.
- Birds use their wings to fly.
- Birds have colourful feathers.
- A bird lays eggs in its nest.
- Birds fly high in the sky.
5. Materials used to make nests and houses
Materials used to make nests
- straw
- cotton
- leaves
- wood
- mud
Materials used to build houses
- bricks
- steel
- glass
- tiles
- cement
6(a). Think and say
Why do you think birds do not use bricks or cement to build their nests?
Answer: Birds do not use bricks or cement because they are too heavy.
6(b). Dream house
If I could design my own house, I would add a big garden, a library and colourful rooms to make it special.
7(a). Three sentences about your house
- My house is neat and beautiful.
- There is a small garden in front of my house.
- I love living in my house with my family.
7(b). Project work
Example: I can make a small bird using paper and colours.
8. Rearrange the underlined letters
Correct sentence: “A farmer grows crops just like a gardener grows flowers.”
9(a). Words with short and long vowel sounds
Short as in ‘put’
- good
- look
- cook
- wood
Long as in ‘pool’
- food
- moon
- cool
- mood
9(b). Say the words aloud
- good
- book
- hook
- look
- wood
- food
- school
- spoon
- cool
9(c). Circle the word with short vowel sound
Words with short vowel sound as in ‘good’:
- hook
- cook
- school
- spoon
- wool
9(d). Say aloud
“The cook looked at the cook book to make some good food.”
10(a). Adjectives and nouns
Adjectives
- strong
- tiny
- weak
- dry
- healthy
- tired
- small
- blue
- beautiful
Nouns
- girl
- bird
- nest
- boy
- house
- day
10(b). Complete the paragraph
One day Palki saw a tiny bird sitting in her balcony. It was a bird with a strong beak and blue wings. She started giving the bird a bowl of water and some grains to eat every day. After a few days, the bird became healthy and its wings looked beautiful. Soon, the bird flew away into the blue sky.
11(a). Present Continuous Tense
Examples:
- Mother is sitting in the study room.
- She is reading a newspaper.
- Father is working in the garden.
- He is watering the plants.
11(b). Tick the Present Continuous Tense sentences
✓ ii) They are going to the market.
✓ iv) Jefrin is going to the library.
✓ vi) I am eating a mango.
11(c). Fill in the blanks
i) I am reading a book.
ii) He is eating banana.
iii) Children are playing in the field.
iv) The girls are dancing in the auditorium.
v) They are singing together.
11(d). Look at the pictures and write
- The girl is singing.
- It is raining.
- The girl is painting.
- The boy is jumping.
- The cow is grazing.
- The children are playing.
12(a). Complete the conversation
Rupam: Good morning, Madam!
Sangeeta: Good morning Rupam.
Rupam: I’m looking for a book on weaver birds.
Sangeeta: Oh! Are you doing a project?
Rupam: Yes, Madam. I want to know more about the weaver birds.
Sangeeta: Yes, we have a book. You can surf the internet as well.
Rupam: Yes, I will.
Sangeeta: Please return it after tomorrow.
Rupam: I will.
Sangeeta: Here it is.
Rupam: Thank you, Madam.
Sangeeta: You are welcome!
12(b). Role play
Friend 1: Good morning.
Friend 2: Good morning. I want to return this book.
Friend 1: Thank you. Did you enjoy reading it?
Friend 2: Yes, it was very interesting.
12(c). Fill the paragraph by writing the days
Today’s date is Tuesday.
Today is Tuesday.
Yesterday was Monday.
Day before yesterday was Sunday.
Tomorrow will be Wednesday.
Day after tomorrow will be Thursday.
13. Let’s talk – If I were a bird
- If I were a bird, I would fly high in the sky.
- I would live in a beautiful nest.
- I would eat fruits and grains.
14. Identify the differences
- The bird is weaving a nest. The bird has completed weaving the nest.
- My mother is cooking dinner right now. My mother has cooked dinner, so we can eat now.
- My father is cleaning the kitchen. My father has already cleaned the kitchen.
15. Countable and uncountable nouns
Countable nouns
- birds
- books
- eggs
- pencils
- apples
Uncountable nouns
- milk
- water
- rice
- sand
- air
16(a). Use of ‘few’ and ‘little’
- There are few apples in the basket.
- I have little time to spare.
- I have a few colour pencils.
- There is a little milk in the glass.
16(b). Complete the paragraphs
- Rani had a little milk left. It was given to her cat in a cup.
- I have a few friends in my class. A few of my friends who live near my house come to play with me. We play with a few toys I have.
17. From birds to flight
True or False
a) The Wright Brothers were born in Ohio in America. — True
b) They invented the world’s first aeroplane in 1903. — True
c) The passage is about the invention of ship. — False
18(a). Poem – Bright Minds, Bright Inventions
Edison’s bulb cuts through the shade, A world of light and hope is made. Bell’s clear voice now spans the air, We speak with friends from anywhere. The Wrights took flight in skies so wide, And brought the world a thrilling ride. Fulton’s steamboat churned the tide, With every turn, we dreamed with pride.
18(c). Rhyming words
- shade — made
- fade — trade
- blade — air
- bear — care
- share — wide
- ride — side
- hide — glide
- guide — tide
- pride — slide
- bride
19(a). Paragraph
The poem “Bright Minds, Bright Inventions” celebrates inventors who changed the world with their bright ideas. Edison invented the bulb, Bell invented the telephone and the Wright Brothers invented the aeroplane. Their inventions made life easier and better.
19(b). Collective nouns
- A herd of elephants
- A pile of books
- A colony of ants
- A flock of birds
19(c). Sentences using collective nouns
- A herd of elephants was walking in the forest.
- There is a pile of books on the table.
- A colony of ants lives near the tree.
- A flock of birds is flying in the sky.
20. Let’s talk
If I could invent something, I would invent a flying car.
It would help people travel quickly.
I would invent this because it would save time.
Grammar Notes
Present Continuous Tense
We use Present Continuous Tense for actions happening now.
Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + ing
Examples:
Adjectives
Adjectives describe nouns.
Examples:
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Countable nouns can be counted. Examples: apple, bird, pencil
Uncountable nouns cannot be counted individually. Examples: milk, water, rice
Few and Little
- Few is used with countable nouns. Example: few books
- Little is used with uncountable nouns. Example: little milk
Collective Nouns
Collective nouns refer to a group.
Examples:
- a flock of birds
- a herd of elephants
- a pile of books
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