Class 3 Evs - BIHAR
Getting to Know Plants
In the chapter 'Getting to Know Plants' for Class 3 Bihar Board (BSEB) students, children explore the wonderful world of plants around them. This chapter teaches students to identify different types of plants such as herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers, and creepers based on their size and stem type. Students also learn about the different parts of a plant—like roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits—and the specific functions each part performs. Understanding this chapter is very important for board exams as it forms the foundational base for future science studies and helps students appreciate nature.
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Trees
Big and tall plants with very thick, hard, and woody stems called trunks, such as the mango and banyan tree.
Shrubs
Medium-sized plants with bushy, hard woody stems that branch out near the ground, like the rose and hibiscus.
Herbs
Very small plants with soft, green, and tender stems, such as mint, coriander, and grass.
Climbers
Plants with weak stems that need support from walls, sticks, or other plants to stand straight and grow upwards, like the pea plant and grapevine.
Creepers
Plants with weak stems that grow and spread along the ground instead of standing up, such as watermelon and pumpkin.
Parts of a Plant
The main parts of a plant include roots (absorb water), stems (carry water), leaves (make food), and flowers.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Bihar (BSEB) Class 3 EVS examinations, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching plant types to their examples (e.g., matching a climber or creeper), filling in the blanks about plant parts, and short-answer questions like 'Name two trees' or 'What do roots do?'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Climbers have weak stems and need support to grow upwards (like a money plant), while creepers also have weak stems but they spread and creep along the ground (like a watermelon plant).
Climbers grow upwards with support, while creepers spread along the ground.
Why are leaves called the kitchen of the plant?
Leaves are called the kitchen of the plant because they prepare food for the entire plant using sunlight, water, and air.
Are all plants of the same size?
No, plants are of different sizes. Some are very big like trees, some are medium like shrubs, and some are very small like herbs.
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