SECOND TERM

LESSON No.2

OUR COUNTRY

QUESTI0N ANSWERS.

Q1. Using the map on page 8, name the countries that share the border with

Pakistan.

Ans. Pakistan shares borders with Iran in the west, Afghanistan in the north-west,

China in the north-east, and India in the east.

Q2. Which sea lies to south of Pakistan?

Ans. Arabian Sea lies to the south of Pakistan.

Q3. Find out the names of the main deserts in Pakistan.

Ans. The main deserts in Pakistan are Cholistan, Thal and Thar.

Q4. Where do the tributaries of the river Indus join it?

Ans. The river Indus, which starts in the Himalayas, is joined by the great rivers,

Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej at Panjnad in Southern Punjab.

Q5. Where does the river Indus enter the sea?

Ans. To the south of Karachi is the delta of the river Indus where it flows into the

Arabian Sea.

Q6. Where is the agricultural heartland of Pakistan?

Ans. Punjab is the agricultural heartland of Pakistan.

Q7. Make a list of the key features of each province.

Ans. Then key features of each province are:

PUNJAB: Punjab is the second largest and the most populated province of

Pakistan. Lahore is the capital of Punjab. Famous sites such as Badshahi Mosque,

Lahore Fort, Minar-e-Pakistan, and Shalimar Gardens are in Lahore.

SINDH: Karachi is the capital of Sindh. It is the largest city and sea-port of

Pakistan. The tomb of Quaid-e-Azam is in Karachi. The archeological site of

Mohenjo-Daro is in Sindh.

BALOCHISTAN: Quetta is the capital of Balochistan. The Gwadar Port lies to the

South of Balochistan. The residency of Quaid-e-Azam lies in Ziarat, Balochistan.

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the third most populated

province of Pakistan. Peshawar is its capital city. It has a wealth of natural

resources, such as marble, and precious stones. The shrines of Rahman Baba and

Hazrat Khwaja Kaka Sahib are in this province.

Peace and conflict.

Lesson No.7

QUESTION/ ANSWERS.

Q1. Define the terms peace and conflict.

Ans. Peace: A state or period in which there is no war or a war has

ended.

Conflict: A conflict is a disagreement or a fight.

Q2. How many wars have there been in the world in the last 30

years?

Ans. In the last 30 years, there have been more than 120 wars in the

world.

Q3. What are some of the things that happen when there is a war?

Ans. 1. During a war or conflict, it is difficult for normal life to

continue.

2. War can stop people from getting education.

3. It can stop normal services, such as electricity and health

care.

4 People can die or be injured.

5. Life during wartime is stressful.

Q4. What does “soothing” mean?

Ans. Soothing means tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress.

● Kindly add Q2 " What does the UN do?" Given on page 52.

Thanks

B. Make a poster about something you have learned about peace and

Conflict in this lesson

C. Mark the sentences with true or false.

1. The UN has 51 Member States. (False)

2 It is difficult to think clearly if you are angry. (True)

3. It is OK to hit someone if they annoy you. (False)

4. Conflict is a part of life. (True)

5. There are no solutions to conflicts. (False)

LESSON 5

LAND USE: FARMING AND FORESTS.

QUESTION/ANSWERS.

Q1. In which parts of Pakistan is it difficult to grow crops? Why is that so.

Ans. It is difficult to grow crops in the desert areas in the east of Pakistan. It is so

because deserts are sandy or rocky and there is little water.

Q2. What is alluvial soil and where is it found?

1. Ans. Alluvial soil is the most fertile soil. This kind of soil is found in the

plains around the great rivers.

Q3. Pakistan is an agricultural country. What are the requirements for

successful agriculture?

Ans. For successful agriculture we need rich and fertile soil and lots of water.

Q4. Why is livestock farming important for Pakistan?

Ans. Farmers rear oxen, buffaloes, sheep, camels, cows and goats. Some are bred

to provide us meat and milk. There are many international companies making dairy

products, which are now operating in Pakistan. Therefore, livestock farming is

very important for Pakistan.

Q. List the reasons why forests are important.

Ans. The reasons why forests are important:

1. Plants make oxygen which animals and humans need to stay alive.

2. Medicines are made from many plants.

3. Trees give us fruits, leaves, bark, flowers and nuts.

4. Soft wood is pulped and made into paper.

5. Forests provide shelter to wild life.

Slo’s of second term

LESSON No.2

OUR COUNTRY

Lesson Plan

STEPS. Subject Matter

S.L.Os By the end of this lesson, students will be able to know about:

● Neighbouring countries

● Provinces and their capitals.

● Landscape of Pakistan. METHODOLOGY Reading, Explanation and Discussion

A.V.AIDS Pictures of the Capitals of the provinces

CLASS WORK Questions/answers.

HOME WORK Part A and B (pg 16)

EXTRA ACTIVITIES Paste pictures of the famous places in Lahore.

Peace and conflict.

Lesson No.7

Lesson Plan

STEPS. Subject Matter

S.L.Os By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: ● Define key terms.

● Role of UN in maintaining world peace.

● When the UN was created

METHODOLOGY Reading, Explanation and Discussion

A.V.AIDS Pictures from the book

CLASS WORK Questions/answers.

HOME WORK Part A (pg57) and Part C (pg.58)

EXTRA ACTIVITIES Part B (pg.57)

LESSON 5

LAND USE: FARMING AND FORESTS.

Lesson Plan

STEPS. Subject Matter S.L.Os By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

● Explain, how land forms are created.

● Describe the uses of soil.

● Explain why agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s

economy.

● Discuss the uses of forests.

METHODOLOGY Reading, Explanation and Discussion

A.V.AIDS Pictures from the book

CLASS WORK Questions/answers.

HOME WORK Part a and b (pg. 43)

EXTRA ACTIVITIES Show seasonal vegetables and fruits.

Checked by : Miss Sadaf Gill

17th May,2020.