Science Class 2 - Family And-Festivals Notes

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Family and Festivals

Welcome to the chapter on Family and Festivals for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn about different types of families, the importance of family members, and the fun we have during festivals. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to name your family members and talk about your favorite festivals!

Introduction

Family is a group of people who live together and care for each other. Festivals are special days when we celebrate with our family and friends.

Types of Families

  • Small Family: Parents and children.
  • Big Family: Parents, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
  • Joint Family: Many members living together, sharing and caring for each other.

Family Members

  • Father
  • Mother
  • Brother
  • Sister
  • Grandfather
  • Grandmother
  • Uncle
  • Aunt
  • Cousin

Why is Family Important?

  • Family loves and cares for us.
  • Family helps us when we need something.
  • We learn good habits from our family.
  • We celebrate festivals and special days together.

Festivals

Festivals are happy days when we celebrate with our family and friends. We wear new clothes, eat tasty food, and decorate our homes.

  • Diwali: Festival of lights
  • Holi: Festival of colors
  • Christmas: Birthday of Jesus Christ
  • Eid: Festival of joy and sharing
  • Raksha Bandhan: Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters

How Do We Celebrate Festivals?

  • Decorate our homes
  • Wear new clothes
  • Make and eat special food
  • Visit family and friends
  • Give gifts and sweets

Fun Activity: My Family Tree

Draw your family tree. Write the names of your family members and decorate it with colors!

Summary

  • Family is important for love and care.
  • Festivals bring joy and togetherness.
  • We celebrate festivals with our family and friends.

Practice Questions

  1. Name two members of your family.
  2. Which festival is called the festival of lights?
  3. What do you do on festivals?
  4. Who helps you when you are sick?
  5. Name a festival you celebrate with your family.

Challenge Yourself

  • Draw and color your favorite festival celebration.
  • Write three sentences about your family.

Did You Know?

  • India celebrates many festivals because people follow different religions and cultures!
  • Families can be big or small, but all families care for each other.

Glossary

  • Family: People who live together and care for each other.
  • Festival: A special day of celebration.
  • Tradition: Something we do every year, like celebrating a festival.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Mother, father (any two family members).
  2. Diwali.
  3. Wear new clothes, eat special food, decorate home, visit family and friends.
  4. Family members (mother, father, etc.).
  5. (Any festival, e.g., Diwali, Holi, Christmas, Eid, Raksha Bandhan)

Enjoy festivals with your family and always care for each other!