Clothes We Wear PDF

# Chapter 8: Clothes We Wear ## Warm-Up Identify the seasonal clothes by writing the name of the correct season for each group of clothes given below. 1. **Winter** - Scarf - Jacket - Gloves 2. **Rainy Season** - Umbrella - Raincoat - Rainboots 3. **Summer** - Ski...

# Chapter 8: Clothes We Wear ## Warm-Up Identify the seasonal clothes by writing the name of the correct season for each group of clothes given below. 1. **Winter** - Scarf - Jacket - Gloves 2. **Rainy Season** - Umbrella - Raincoat - Rainboots 3. **Summer** - Skirt - Dress - T-shirt - Shorts ## Clothes We Wear In ancient times, human beings lived in jungles and caves. They did not wear clothes like us. They covered their bodies with bark of trees, leaves, animal skin, and fur. Gradually, they learned how to weave clothes using natural materials. Human beings now even know how to make clothes of synthetic materials. **Do You Know?** Early humans used to kill big animals which provided them meat and skin. Skin was used to make clothes and tents. They also used sharp splinters of bones as needles for stitching. Like food and shelter, clothes are also our basic need. ### Clothes - Clothes cover our body and make us look smart. - They protect us from cold, heat, dust, insect bites and rain. - They help us to identify the job of a person. - They also help us to identify the sports person. We wear different clothes on different occasions. ### Clothes for Different Occasions - We wear school uniform while going to school, comfortable clothes at home, a night suit when we go to bed at night, and we wear fancy clothes while going to attend a party or wedding. ### Clothes for Players Sportspersons have special clothes to wear. Their uniform helps us to recognize the sports they belong to. ### Clothes for Different Seasons In different seasons, we wear different types of clothes. We must wear clothes that are suited to the season. - **Summer:** We wear light-colored, cotton clothes which help the heat of our bodies to escape. Light-colored clothes reflect the light and heat and keep our bodies cool. - **Winter:** We wear woolen clothes, sweaters, blazers, woolen caps, and mufflers. Woollen clothes and silk clothes keep us warm in winters. - **Rainy Season:** If we have to go out in rain, we should take umbrellas or wear long raincoats which are made up of synthetic material that are totally non-porous and waterproof. They help us to stay dry in the rain. ### Activity Collect the pictures of different dresses from your scrapbook and find out the significance of such dress in that region. ### Clothes for Different Works People in different professions wear uniforms to work. We can identify their profession by their uniform. ### Clothes for Different Regions People living in different regions of the world wear different types of clothes. ## Materials for Clothes Cloth is made from **fibers**. There are two types of fibers. They are **natural** and **synthetic fibers** ### Natural Fibers These fibers are derived from plants and animals. For example, cotton, jute and linen are obtained from plants, whereas animals provide us wool and silk. ### Synthetic Fibers Synthetic fibers are **man-made fibers**. Nylon, rayon, polyester, etc., are some examples of synthetic fibers. **Do You Know?** The first synthetic fiber produced was **Nylon** in 1934. ## Care for Clothes We should look after the clothes so that they last longer and always wear clean clothes to stay healthy. - Clothes must be washed regularly. - They should be dried in the sun as sunlight kills germs. - After drying, they should be ironed to look neat. - Silk and woolen clothes should be washed in gentle soap. - They can also be dry-cleaned. - Clothes of a sick person should always be disinfected with an antiseptic solution. - Woollen and silk clothes are easily attacked by insects like moths and silverfish. While storing, moth-balls or dried neem leaves should be kept between the folds of woolen clothes. - Clothes should be kept neatly in a cupboard or almirah. ## Quick Check Choose the correct answers. 1. We wear the **different clothes** on different occasions. 2. In summer, we wear **light-colored** clothes to keep our body cool. 3. Raincoats are made of plastic material which is **non-porous**. 4. We **can** identify the sportspersons by their uniform. ## Table: Differences between Natural and Synthetic Fibers | Natural Fibers | Synthetic Fibers | | --------------- | ----------------- | | They are porous. | They are non-porous. | | They come in various colors. | They do not come in various colors. | | They are not durable. | They are durable. | | They are comfortable to wear in summers. | they are not comfortable to wear in summers. | | They need high maintenance. | They need low maintenance. | ## Quick Check Make a smiley face 😊 for the correct and a sad face 😔 for the incorrect statements. 1. Wash silk and woolen clothes in gentle soap. 😊 2. Cockroaches and ants attack the woolen clothes. 😔 3. Jute is a plant product. 😊 4. Parachute is made of silk. 😔 5. Synthetic fibers need high maintenance. 😔 ## Flowchart **Clothes** - **Different Types of Clothes:** - For different occasions - For players - For different seasons - For different works - For different regions - **Care for Clothes** - **Materials for Clothes** - Natural Fibers - Synthetic Fibers **SEARCH MIRROR** * **Porous:** Allow liquid or air to pass through slowly. * **Durable:** Likely to last for a long time without breaking. * **Maintenance:** Keeping something in good condition.