Class 2 Evs - KERALA
Plants
In the Class 2 EVS SCERT Kerala chapter 'Plants', young learners explore the green world around them. Students discover different types of plants such as big trees, small shrubs, soft herbs, and climbing vines. The chapter highlights the different parts of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, and explains the basic needs of plants like water, sunlight, and air. This chapter forms the foundation for environmental science, helping students appreciate nature and score well in Kerala board assessments through simple identification and matching questions.
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Trees
Big and strong plants with thick, woody stems called trunks, such as the mango and banyan tree.
Shrubs and Herbs
Shrubs are medium-sized bushy plants with woody stems, while herbs are very small plants with soft, green stems.
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers need support to grow upwards like the pea plant, while creepers spread along the ground like pumpkins.
Parts of a Plant
A plant has roots under the ground, a stem, green leaves, colourful flowers, and delicious fruits.
Needs of Plants
Plants need water, sunlight, soil, and air to grow healthy and green.
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Board Exam Info
In the Kerala (SCERT) Class 2 EVS evaluations, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include identifying plant parts from diagrams, matching plants to their types (tree, herb, climber), and naming examples of fruits and vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a climber and a creeper?
Climbers need support like a stick or wall to grow upwards, whereas creepers grow straight along the ground because they have weak stems.
Why are leaves important for a plant?
Leaves make food for the plant using sunlight and air, and they are usually green in colour.
Do all plants have flowers?
No, not all plants bear flowers. Some plants only have leaves, stems, and roots.
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