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This World of Things

CBSE · Class 3 · EVS

Quick revision notes for This World of Things — CBSE Class 3 EVS. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Materials Around Us

  • Everything around us is made of different materials like wood, metal, glass, plastic, and cloth
  • Wood comes from trees and is used to make tables, chairs, doors, and pencils
  • Metals like iron, copper, and aluminium are extracted from rocks and sediments called 'ore' found inside the Earth
2

Properties of Materials - Transparency

  • Transparent materials allow us to see through them clearly (like clear glass)
  • Translucent materials allow us to see through them partially (like thin paper or frosted glass)
  • Opaque materials do not allow us to see through them at all (like wood or metal)
3

Properties of Materials - Physical Characteristics

  • Materials can be smooth or rough to touch
  • Materials can be shiny or dull in appearance
  • Some materials feel cold to touch (like metals), others feel warm
4

States of Matter

  • Things can be classified as solids, liquids, or gases
  • Solids keep their shape and do not flow (like stone, spoon, ice)
  • Liquids flow and take the shape of their container (like water, honey, ink)

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Key Concepts

Everything around us is madeTransparent materials like clear glass allowThings around us exist as solidsNatural things like treesMaterials have different properties

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This World of Things covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 3 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.

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