Class 3 Evs - CBSE
Getting to Know Plants
In the CBSE Class 3 EVS chapter 'Getting to Know Plants', young learners explore the fascinating world of greenery around us. Students discover the different types of plants such as herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers, and creepers based on their size and stem types. The chapter explains the various parts of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, detailing the specific job each part does. Understanding these concepts helps students appreciate nature, observe living things closely, and score well in board assessments through diagram-based and objective questions.
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Herbs
These are very small plants with soft, green, and tender stems, like mint and coriander.
Shrubs
Medium-sized bushy plants with hard, woody stems that branch near the base, such as rose and tulsi.
Trees
Big and tall plants with thick, strong, and woody stems called trunks, like mango and neem trees.
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers have weak stems and need support to grow upright (like money plant), while creepers spread along the ground (like watermelon).
Parts of a Plant
A plant has underground parts (roots) and above-ground parts (stem, branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits).
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Board Exam Info
In CBSE Class 3 EVS, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include labeling plant parts on a diagram, matching plants to their correct category (herb, shrub, tree), and fill-in-the-blanks about plant functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a herb and a shrub?
Herbs are very small plants with soft, green stems (like mint), whereas shrubs are medium-sized bushy plants with hard, woody stems (like rose).
Why is the leaf called the kitchen of the plant?
Leaves prepare food for the whole plant using sunlight, water, and air, just like food is cooked in a kitchen.
Do all plants have flowers?
No, while most plants produce flowers, some plants like ferns and mosses do not bear flowers.
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