OUR NATIONAL  SYMBOLS (PART 1)

Good Morning Students.

Today we will start a new chapter. So let's get ready!

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to :-

•  identify what our national symbols are.
•  know about our National Symbols.
•  recognise our National flag and its importance.
•  learn about our National Anthem & National song.
•  understand and identify our National Emblem.

Look at the picture below and write what you think it represents in the reader. (do it in your rough notebook if you do not have the reader)

Yes, this is our National flag . This is India's national flag. Every country has its own national symbols. A national symbol represents a country. These are observed in places and objects like government offices, documents, stamps, currency notes and coins.

Let's learn about the national symbols of India.

 OUR NATIONAL FLAG

Our national flag is called the Tiranga or Tricolour. The rectangular flag has three horizontal bands of the same size.

*The saffron band at the top symbolises courage  and sacrifice.
*The white band is in the middle symbolises honesty, purity and peace.
* The green symbolises prosperity.
* There is a navy blue wheel at the centre with 24 spokes. It represents the Dharma Chakra and symbolises righteousness.

Let's write and understand the meaning of few words.

                  New words (to be written in the C.W copy)

1. Courage- the ability to control fear.
2. Sacrifice- giving up something important or valuable.
3. Honesty- being truthful
4. Peace- freedom from disturbances
5. Prosperity- growth
6. Righteousness- being morally right

The national flag symbolizes our country and our pride. It is hoisted on both government and private buildings, offices and public places. We follow a set of rules when the national flag is hoisted. (hoisted means an act of raising or lifting something) It is hoisted on national days like the Independence Day and the Republic Day. Our Independence is celebrated on 15th August and Republic day on 26th January.
Our national flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya who was a freedom fighter.

Let's watch a short clip-

That's all for today. Do learn the new words. We'll learn about the National Anthem and National song in the next class. 

Take care. God Bless!!