Class 1 Evs - ODISHA
Plants Around Us
The chapter Plants Around Us introduces Class 1 students to the green friends in our environment under the Odisha Board (BSE) syllabus. Young learners will explore different types of plants such as big trees, small shrubs, herbs, climbers, and creepers. Students will learn to identify common plants seen around their homes and school, understand their basic parts like leaves, flowers, and stems, and realize why plants are important for giving us fresh air, food, and shade. This foundational chapter nurtures early environmental awareness, which is vital for scoring well in basic science evaluations.
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Big Trees
Very big, tall, and strong plants with a thick woody stem called a trunk, such as the Banyan and Mango tree.
Shrubs and Herbs
Shrubs are small bushy plants with woody stems like Rose, while herbs are very small plants with soft green stems like Mint and Grass.
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers need support to grow upwards like Pea plants, whereas creepers grow straight along the ground like Watermelon.
Parts of a Plant
Main parts of a plant include roots under the soil, a stem, green leaves, beautiful flowers, and fruits.
Uses of Plants
Plants give us useful things like food, fruits, vegetables, medicines, wood, and fresh air to breathe.
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Board Exam Info
In the Odisha (BSE) Class 1 EVS curriculum, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching plant types to their examples, filling in the blanks about plant parts, identifying pictures of trees and shrubs, and naming common plants found around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tree and a herb?
Trees are very big and strong with thick trunks, while herbs are very small plants with soft, tender green stems.
Why do climbers need support?
Climbers have very weak stems, so they need sticks, walls, or other plants to support them as they grow upwards.
Do plants need water to live?
Yes, just like us, plants need water, air, and sunlight to grow big and healthy.
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