Class 1 Evs - TAMILNADU
Plants Around Us
The chapter 'Plants Around Us' introduces Class 1 students to the wonderful world of plants in their environment. Young learners explore different types of plants such as big trees, small shrubs, soft herbs, weak climbers, and creeping plants. Students also learn to identify basic plant parts like leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots. This foundational chapter is very important for Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi board exams as it builds basic environmental science awareness, helping students observe nature around them and score well in objective and picture-identification questions.
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Big Plants (Trees)
Big and strong plants with thick, hard stems called trunks are called trees, like the banyan and mango tree.
Small Plants (Shrubs and Herbs)
Small, bushy plants with woody stems are shrubs, while very small plants with soft, green stems are herbs.
Climbers and Creepers
Plants with weak stems that need support to grow upwards are climbers, while plants that spread along the ground are creepers.
Parts of a Plant
Plants have different parts including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, each playing a special role.
Uses of Plants
Plants give us food like fruits and vegetables, fresh air to breathe, and beautiful flowers.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks in the Tamil Nadu (Samacheer Kalvi) Class 1 EVS exam. Common question types include matching plant types with their examples, filling in the blanks about plant parts, identifying pictures of trees and shrubs, and naming common fruits and vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tree and a herb?
A tree is big and strong with a thick stem called a trunk, whereas a herb is a very small plant with a soft, green stem.
Why do climbers need support?
Climbers have very weak stems, so they need support like a stick or a wall to grow straight up.
Where do plants grow?
Plants grow everywhere around us, in gardens, parks, forests, and even in water.
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