House Environments and Their Challenges

The lesson introduces grade six students to the concept of houses and their environments. It defines a house and discusses who typically lives in one. The lesson then explores various environments where houses can be located, such as urban, rural, coastal, and hilly areas. Students are given an activity to match pictures of houses with their respective environments, followed by the answers. The lesson concludes with a reminder of the responsibility to protect the environment.

What is the primary function of a house?

• A location for social gatherings

• A building where you live with family

• A place to store belongings

• A structure for business activities

Which environment is NOT mentioned as a location for houses?

• Coastal

• Rural

• Desert

• Urban

What is a common issue faced by houses in coastal environments?

• Air pollution

• Tsunami threats

• Landslides

• Lack of facilities

Which environment is described as having small houses with limited facilities?

• Urban

• Rural

• State

• Coastal

What is a challenge faced by people living in state environments?

• Limited job opportunities

• High cost of living

• Frequent natural disasters

• Dependence on estate work

Why do people prefer living in urban areas?

• Lower cost of living

• Less pollution

• Abundance of facilities

• Proximity to nature

What is the responsibility of individuals regarding their house environment?

• To expand the house

• To build more houses

• To protect the environment

• To relocate frequently

Which type of environment is associated with landslides?

• State

• Urban

• Slope

• Coastal

What activity is suggested at the end of the lesson?

• Drawing a house plan

• Matching pictures with environments

• Building a model house

• Writing an essay on houses

What is the main theme of the lesson?

• Types of houses

• Building materials for houses

• Household chores

• House environments and their challenges