🏠 Class 2 Social Science – Chapter 1: My Home
🔹 1. Introduction
A home is the place where we live with our family.
It gives us shelter, safety, and love.
💡 Example: House, Apartment, Hut
🔹 2. Types of Homes
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| House 🏡 | A building made of bricks or stones |
| Apartment / Flat 🏢 | Many homes in one building, often in cities |
| Hut 🛖 | Small and simple home, made of mud, straw, or bamboo |
| Tent ⛺ | Temporary home made of cloth, used by some people |
🔹 3. Parts of a Home
| Part | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Bedroom 🛏️ | For sleeping |
| Kitchen 🍳 | For cooking |
| Bathroom 🚿 | For bathing and washing |
| Living Room 🛋️ | For sitting, talking, and relaxing |
| Garden / Balcony 🌳 | For plants, fresh air, and play |
🔹 4. People in a Home
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Parents – take care of children and family
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Children – study, play, and help at home
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Grandparents – give love, guidance, and stories
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Helpers – may help in cleaning, cooking, or gardening
🔹 5. Importance of a Home
✅ Gives shelter from rain, sun, and cold
✅ Keeps us safe from dangers
✅ A place to sleep, eat, and live happily
✅ Helps us grow and learn
🧩 Exercise / MCQs
1️⃣ Which of these is a type of home?
(a) School
(b) Hut
(c) Market
(d) Park
✅ Answer: (b) Hut
2️⃣ Where do we cook food in our home?
(a) Bedroom
(b) Bathroom
(c) Kitchen
(d) Living room
✅ Answer: (c) Kitchen
3️⃣ Who gives love and guidance in the home?
(a) Neighbors
(b) Grandparents
(c) Teachers
(d) Friends
✅ Answer: (b) Grandparents
4️⃣ Apartments usually have ______.
(a) One home only
(b) Many homes in one building
(c) No roof
(d) Only one room
✅ Answer: (b) Many homes in one building
5️⃣ Why is a home important?
(a) To watch TV
(b) To play outside
(c) Gives shelter and keeps us safe
(d) To travel
✅ Answer: (c) Gives shelter and keeps us safe
✨ Summary
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A home is where we live with our family.
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Types of homes include house, apartment, hut, and tent.
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Homes have bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room, and garden/balcony.
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Family members and helpers live in homes.
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Homes give shelter, safety, and love, and help us grow and learn.