Class 1 Evs - WEST-BENGAL
Plants Around Us
The chapter 'Plants Around Us' introduces young learners in Class 1 to the wonderful green world of plants. Students learn to identify different types of plants such as big strong trees, small bushy shrubs, delicate herbs, weak climbers, and creeping plants. They also discover the basic parts of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. This chapter is very important for the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) primary curriculum as it builds foundational environmental awareness, helps children observe nature around them, and frequently appears in primary school unit tests and final examinations.
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Trees
Big and tall plants with thick, hard brown stems called trunks, like the Mango and Banyan tree.
Shrubs
Smaller, bushy plants with many woody stems that grow close to the ground, like Rose and Hibiscus.
Herbs
Very small plants with soft, green, and tender stems, like Mint, Grass, and Coriander.
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers (like Money Plant) need support to grow up, while creepers (like Watermelon) spread along the ground.
Parts of a Plant
A plant has roots under the ground, a stem, green leaves, colourful flowers, and delicious fruits.
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Board Exam Info
In the West Bengal (WBBSE) Class 1 EVS curriculum, this chapter usually carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching plant types with their examples, filling in the blanks about plant parts, identifying pictures of trees and shrubs, and short answer questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tree and a herb?
Trees are very big and tall with hard, thick stems called trunks. Herbs are very small and delicate plants with soft, green stems.
Why do some plants need support to climb?
Plants like climbers have very weak stems and cannot stand straight on their own, so they need a stick or wall for support.
Do all plants have flowers?
Most plants produce flowers that later turn into fruits, but some plants like ferns and mosses do not bear flowers.
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