LESSON - 1 PLANTS AROUND US

Concept map

Types of plants based on lifespan

Types of plants based on shape and size

Parts of a plant and its functions

Photosynthesis, Pollination, Dispersal

Germination of seed

Uses of plants

I.Word bank

II. Define the following terms

1. Nutrients: Nutrients are substances essential for the growth, maintenance, and repair
of the body.
2. Pollination: Pollination is the process of transferring pollen grains from one flower to
flower.
3. Dispersal: is how seeds travel from one place to another to grow into a plant in many
ways.
4. Germination: is the process in which a seed sprouts and begins to grow into a new
plant.

III. Let,s explore

Q1. Categorize different types of plants based on their growth habits, with the help of
flow chart.

A. Types of plants based on growth habits

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Trees Non-trees
(Tall and woody stem) (Low and soft stem)
Ex: Mango,neem ,coconut etc.
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Climbers Creepers
Herbs Shrubs (climbing with (crawling and
(Small and soft stem) (Medium and busy) support) spreading)
Ex: Mint, coriander Ex: Rose, bougainvillea Ex:Moneyplant Ex: Watermelon
Grapevine etc pumpkin etc.

Q2. Simplified and explain types of plants based on their lifespan with the help of
mindmap.

A.
Annual plants Perennial plants
Types of plants
Complete life cycle based on Live for more than
in one year. lifespan. two years.
Ex: Sunflower Ex: Rose,oak,
wheat etc. Dandelion etc.

Q3. Describe the functions of roots in a mind map.

A. Absorbs water
Ancors the plant and nutrients from
in the soil to provide the soil.
stability and
support.

Functions of
roots.

Stores reverse
food and nutrients
Transports water, for the plant.
minerals & nutrients
to other parts of
the plant.

Q4. Explain how plants make food with diagrammatically.

A. Plants make food through a process called photosynthesis. They use sunlight, carbon
dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
 Q5. What is the green pigment in plants that helps them make food and gives them their
color?
A. The green pigment in plants that helps them make food and gives their color is called
chlorophyll. It absorbs sunlight and uses it to convert water and carbon dioxide into
glucose as food for the plant.

Drawings
1. Germination of seed

2. Pollination