How Things are Made

How Things are Made is a Class 4 NCERT chapter from the The World Around Us subject and the book Our Wondrous World. This chapter helps students understand how everyday materials are made, with a special focus on paper and recycled paper. Through Pihu’s experiences, learners discover the connection between trees and paper, explore the process of making recycled paper, and learn why it is important to use natural resources responsibly and reduce waste.
 

This flashcard resource presents the chapter’s key concepts in an interactive and easy-to-understand format. Students can learn about paper pulp, recycled paper, natural colours and dyes, different types of paper and their uses, creative paper crafts, and the process of making paper from raw materials. The flashcards also introduce the 5Rs of Waste Management—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle—through practical examples from daily life.
 

By using these flashcards, students develop Environmental Awareness, Scientific Inquiry, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Observation Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making Skills. They learn the importance of conserving resources, reducing waste, recycling materials, and making environmentally friendly choices. This resource supports sustainability education, waste management awareness, recycling concepts, paper-making knowledge, and effective chapter revision while encouraging responsible habits for a greener future.