Class 3 Evs - ICSE-SCIENCE
Plants in the Surroundings
In the chapter 'Plants in the Surroundings', Class 3 ICSE Science students explore the wonderful world of plants around them. This chapter teaches children to identify different types of plants such as trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and creepers based on their size and stem type. Students learn about the different parts of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, along with their basic functions. Understanding this chapter is essential for board exams as it builds the foundational biological knowledge required for higher classes and frequently appears in objective and short-answer questions.
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Trees
Big and tall plants with thick, hard, and woody stems called trunks, such as mango and neem trees.
Shrubs and Herbs
Shrubs are bushy plants with hard stems like rose, while herbs are very small plants with soft green stems like mint and grass.
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers have weak stems and need support to grow straight like money plants, whereas creepers grow along the ground like watermelon.
Parts of a Plant
A plant has underground roots that absorb water and above-ground shoots consisting of stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
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Board Exam Info
In ICSE Science exams, this chapter typically carries about 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching plant types to their examples, labeling parts of a plant diagram, and differentiating between climbers and creepers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a climber and a creeper?
Climbers have weak stems and need support like a wall or stick to grow upwards, while creepers have weak stems that spread horizontally along the ground.
Why are leaves called the food factory of the plant?
Leaves make food for the plant using sunlight, water, and air, which is why they are called the food factory.
Are all plants of the same size?
No, plants are of different sizes. Some are very big like trees, while others are small like herbs and shrubs.
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