Summer Vacation Homework (Social Studies)

SUMMER VACATION HOMEWORK

Subject: Social Science

Grade V

Instructions:

  • Write neatly in your notebook.
  • Draw diagrams using colors.
  • Complete all activities.

Part A: Globe and Map

1. Answer the following:

  1. What is a globe?
  2. What is a map?
  3. Name any 4 directions.
  4. What is the difference between a globe and a map?
  5. Why are maps useful?

2. Draw and Label:

  • Draw a simple globe and label:
    • North Pole
    • South Pole
    • Equator
    • Continents

3. Activity:

Make a small map of your classroom or home and mark:

  • Door
  • Window
  • Table
  • Chair

Part B: Latitudes and Longitudes

1. Write short notes on:

  1. Equator
  2. Prime Meridian
  3. Latitude
  4. Longitude

2. Fill in the blanks:

  1. The Equator divides Earth into ______ and ______.
  2. Longitudes run from ______ pole to ______ pole.
  3. Latitude lines run from ______ to ______.
  4. Prime Meridian is at ______ degree longitude.
  5. Earth has ______ hemispheres.

3. Draw and Label:

Draw Earth showing:

  • Equator
  • Tropic of Cancer
  • Tropic of Capricorn
  • Prime Meridian

Part C: Weather and Climate

1. Answer the following:

  1. What is weather?
  2. What is climate?
  3. Write 3 differences between weather and climate.
  4. Name the main seasons in India.
  5. Why does weather change daily?

2. Table Activity:

Make a 7-day weather chart. Record:

  • Day
  • Temperature
  • Sunny/Cloudy/Rainy/Windy

3. Project:

Paste or draw pictures showing different weather conditions:

  • Rainy
  • Sunny
  • Snowy
  • Windy

Part D: The Land of Dense Forest – Democratic Republic of Congo

Write short answers:

  1. Where is the Democratic Republic of Congo located?
  2. Which major river flows through Congo?
  3. Why is Congo called the land of dense forest?
  4. What kind of climate is found there?
  5. Name some animals found in Congo forests.

Draw and Label:

Draw and label:

  • Congo River
  • Dense forests
  • Major animals (gorilla, elephant, snake)

Research Activity:

Find and write 5 interesting facts about Democratic Republic of Congo.

Part E: Map Work

On a world map: Mark and label:

  • Africa
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Equator
  • Indian Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean

Bonus Task

Write 10 lines on “Why forests are important for Earth.”

Submission: Complete neatly with drawings, colors, and proper headings.