General Knowledge Class 2 - Me And-My-Surroundings Notes

Comprehensive study notes for Class 2 - Me And-My-Surroundings olympiad preparation

Me and My Surroundings

Welcome to the chapter on Me and My Surroundings for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn about yourself, your family, your home, and the things around you. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to talk about your surroundings and how to keep them clean and safe!

Introduction

Our surroundings include everything we see and use every day—our home, school, family, friends, and neighborhood. Knowing about our surroundings helps us stay safe and happy.

Myself

  • I am special and unique.
  • I have a name, age, and hobbies.
  • I like to learn new things and play with my friends.

My Family

  • My family includes my parents, siblings, and grandparents.
  • We help and care for each other.
  • We celebrate festivals and special days together.

My Home

  • My home is where I live with my family.
  • It has rooms like the bedroom, kitchen, and living room.
  • We keep our home clean and tidy.

My School

  • I go to school to learn and play.
  • My teachers help me learn new things.
  • I make friends at school.

My Neighborhood

  • My neighborhood has houses, shops, parks, and roads.
  • We should keep our surroundings clean.
  • We help our neighbors and respect everyone.

Keeping Surroundings Clean and Safe

  • Throw waste in the dustbin.
  • Do not litter in parks or roads.
  • Help keep water and air clean.
  • Be kind and helpful to others.

Fun Activity: My Surroundings Drawing

Draw a picture of your home, school, and neighborhood. Show your family, friends, and the things you see around you.

Summary

  • Our surroundings include our home, family, school, and neighborhood.
  • We should keep our surroundings clean and safe.
  • Helping others makes our surroundings happy.

Practice Questions

  1. Who lives with you in your home?
  2. Name two things you see in your neighborhood.
  3. How can you keep your surroundings clean?
  4. Why do you go to school?
  5. What should you do with waste?

Challenge Yourself

  • Make a list of five things you see in your surroundings.
  • Write two ways you help your family at home.

Did You Know?

  • Planting trees makes our surroundings fresh and green!
  • Clean surroundings help us stay healthy and happy.

Glossary

  • Surroundings: The things and people around us.
  • Neighborhood: The area near our home.
  • Clean: Free from dirt and waste.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. My family (parents, siblings, grandparents).
  2. Shops, parks, roads, houses (any two).
  3. Throw waste in the dustbin and do not litter.
  4. To learn new things and make friends.
  5. Put it in the dustbin.

Take care of your surroundings and help make them clean, safe, and happy!