Earth(2) Copy
EARTH(2)
Earth is our mother. She bears the burden of huge mountains, deep seas and wide spread forests rivers, lakes. It takes all the pains in allowing its surface ravaged for agriculture, mining and industries. It gives us food, shelter, good environment and buildings for our habitation.
STORY:
There was a farmer living in a village. His young grandson was going to the fields with him every day. He was in a habit of asking about whatever he saw outside. When his grandfather was sowing paddy in the field, he questioned about the same. Grandfather answered about the act of sowing seeds in the field. Again the grandson inquired “Why?” This time grandfather asked him to wait for 6 months and watch. After 6 months when the paddy bags were brought back home, the grandson again inquired where the bags came from. Now grandfather got the chance to explain, the result of sowing the seeds and that this is the outcome of the act of sowing before 6 months. The grandson thought for a few minutes and said “Our field is a good bank which gives the highest interest on the deposits even for a short period”
SONG:
I am the earth, earth I am called
I am created to serve the whole world
I never expect anything in return
For my life is full of dedication (1)
I am created to tolerate all
I am trained to accommodate all
I am taught to facilitate all
Gladly and smilingly I embrace all (2)
Heavy and High mountains rest on me
Mighty and long rivers flow on me
Tall towers and mansions stand on me
Life giving crops are grown on me (3)
SILENT SITTING:
A globe is to be kept for the children. They may be asked to observe the globe minutely. After a keen observation for a minute or two, children will be asked to close their eyes and visualize the landscape, countries and continents their length and breath.
QUESTIONS:
- Where are the crops grown?
- Out of what are the bricks made?
- Where can we dig well, to get water?
- Where are the mines from which we get minerals?
- Where can we produce vegetables?
STORY:
A very rich man was living in his village. He had three sons. The rich man grew old and before his death he wanted to divide his properties among the sons. He had a lot of land property, cows and buffaloes and gold ornaments. The eldest son wanted to take all the gold ornaments and live in the town. The middle was very fond of cows and buffaloes. So he took all the cattle and the workers who looked after them. The youngest had no other choice but to accept the landed property. Days passed and the rich man died.
The sons lived as per their choice. Once there were floods in their district. There was no scope of saving the cattle. The son with the cattle lost some of the cows and buffaloes. Those were left behind did not get any food to eat. Some of them also died subsequently. The second son faced a great loss. Without getting any work and food, people from the village left for nearby towns. Some of them started stealing. Once there was a theft in the house of the elder son in that town. He also lost a good amount of ornaments.
After the floods, people in the village tried their best for the next crop and got good harvest and lived happily. The youngest son thanked the land for its gifts.
GROUP ACTIVITY:
Students are divided in two groups. Tasks are given as below. One group gives a word clue. The second group should give its utility. Marks are given.
[From: SRI SATHYA SAI EDUCARE, Lesson Plans, SRI SATHYA SAI BAL VIKAS TRUST, Mumbai]
