EVS / Science

Shelter and Types of Houses

Class 2

🎯 Learning Objectives

📖 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.

Imagine sleeping outside in the rain! We would get very wet and cold. That is why shelter is so important.

Types of Houses

TypeMade OfWhere Found
Pucca houseBricks, cement, and concrete. Strong and permanent.Cities and towns
Kutcha houseMud, straw, bamboo, and leaves. Simple and temporary.Villages
HouseboatWood. Floats on water.Kerala, Kashmir (on rivers and lakes)
TentCloth or animal skin. Easy to put up and take down.Deserts, mountains, army camps
Flat / ApartmentBricks and concrete. Many families live in one building.Big cities
Ravi lives in a pucca house in Delhi. His grandmother lives in a kutcha house in a village. Both are homes — both are full of love!

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

WordMeaning
ShelterA place that protects us from weather and danger
Pucca houseA strong, permanent house made of bricks and cement
Kutcha houseA simple house made of mud, straw, or bamboo
HouseboatA house that floats on water
ApartmentA flat in a large building where many families live
⭐ Key Points to Remember

✏️ Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks
1. A house made of bricks and cement is called a house.
2. A house that floats on water is called a .
3. The of a house protects us from rain and sun.
4. A kutcha house is made of and straw.
5. Windows let in and fresh air.
B. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which type of house is found in Kerala on water?
(a) Pucca house(b) Tent(c) Houseboat(d) Kutcha house
2. Where do we cook food in a house?
(a) Bedroom(b) Kitchen(c) Roof(d) Door
3. Why do we need shelter?
(a) To play games(b) To protect us from weather(c) To grow plants(d) To store water
C. Short Answer Questions
1. Name four types of houses.
2. What is the difference between a pucca house and a kutcha house?
3. Name three parts of a house and say what each part does.
🎨 Fun Activity -- Draw My House

Draw a picture of your house in the box below. Label the roof, walls, door, and windows.

My house is a:

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Science / EVS -- Class 2

Topic: Shelter and Types of Houses
Name: ____________________________Class: 2Date: ________________
Learning Objectives
Let Us Begin!

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!

Types of Houses
TypeMade OfWhere Found
Pucca houseBricks, cement, concreteCities and towns
Kutcha houseMud, straw, bambooVillages
HouseboatWood, floats on waterKerala, Kashmir
TentCloth or animal skinDeserts, mountains
Flat / ApartmentBricks and concreteBig cities

Ravi lives in a pucca house in Delhi. His grandmother lives in a kutcha house in a village. Both are homes full of love!

Parts of a House

Roof — protects us from rain and sun. Walls — keep us safe and warm. Door — to enter and exit. Window — lets in light and fresh air. Kitchen — where food is cooked. Bedroom — where we sleep.

Key Words and Meanings
WordMeaning
ShelterA place that protects us from weather and danger
Pucca houseA strong, permanent house made of bricks and cement
Kutcha houseA simple house made of mud, straw, or bamboo
HouseboatA house that floats on water
ApartmentA flat in a large building where many families live

Science / EVS -- Class 2 (continued)

Topic: Shelter and Types of Houses -- Practice
Key Points to Remember
Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks

  1. A house made of bricks and cement is called a house.
  2. A house that floats on water is called a .
  3. The of a house protects us from rain and sun.
  4. A kutcha house is made of and straw.
  5. Windows let in and fresh air.

B. Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Which type of house is found in Kerala on water?
    (a) Pucca house(b) Tent(c) Houseboat(d) Kutcha house
  2. Where do we cook food in a house?
    (a) Bedroom(b) Kitchen(c) Roof(d) Door
  3. Why do we need shelter?
    (a) To play games(b) To protect us from weather(c) To grow plants(d) To store water

C. Short Answer Questions

  1. Name four types of houses.
  2. What is the difference between a pucca house and a kutcha house?
  3. Name three parts of a house and say what each part does.
Fun Activity -- Draw My House

Draw a picture of your house in the box below. Label the roof, walls, door, and windows.

My house is a: