Class 2 Evs - ICSE
Plants Around Us
The chapter 'Plants Around Us' introduces Class 2 ICSE students to the wonderful green world that surrounds us. Children learn to identify different types of plants based on their size and shape, including big and strong trees, bushy shrubs, soft herbs, weak climbers, and creeping plants. The chapter also explains the main parts of a plant—roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits—and highlights why plants are our best friends because they give us food, clean air, and medicine. Understanding these basic botanical concepts is essential for ICSE students as it forms the foundation of environmental studies and builds observation skills for upcoming board-level science assessments.
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Trees
Big, tall, and strong plants with a thick, woody stem called a trunk, such as the mango and banyan tree.
Shrubs
Medium-sized plants with bushy, woody stems that branch out near the ground, like rose and cotton plants.
Herbs
Very small plants with soft, green, and tender stems, such as mint, coriander, and grass.
Climbers and Creepers
Plants with very weak stems that need support to grow straight (climbers like money plant) or spread along the ground (creepers like watermelon).
Parts of a Plant
A plant is made of different parts including roots under the ground, a stem, green leaves, colourful flowers, and juicy fruits.
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Board Exam Info
In ICSE Class 2 EVS assessments, 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 diagrams of trees and shrubs, and short-answer questions on the uses of plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a climber and a creeper?
A climber has a weak stem and needs support like a stick or wall to grow upwards, while a creeper also has a weak stem but creeps and spreads horizontally along the ground.
Why are plants important to us?
Plants are important because they give us food, fresh air to breathe, medicines, wood, and shelter for many animals.
Are shrubs bigger than trees?
No, shrubs are medium-sized bushy plants, whereas trees are the biggest and tallest plants with thick trunks.
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