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Getting to Know Plants — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 3 · EVS

Summary of Getting to Know Plants for CBSE Class 3 EVS. Key concepts: Trees have a big trunk, Shrubs are medium and Herbs are smaller plants.

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Overview

Plants around us show many shapes, sizes, colours, and uses. Some are tall trees with strong trunks, some are medium-sized shrubs, some are small herbs, some are grasses, and some grow by climbing or creeping. A plant also has roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Leaves may feel rough o

Key Concepts

Trees have a big trunk

Trees have a big trunk of wood, many branches with leaves, and roots that go deep into the soil. The jamun tree has thick shiny leaves, tiny white flo

Shrubs are medium

Shrubs are medium-sized plants with several woody stems and branches growing close to the ground. Tulsi is a shrub.

Herbs are smaller plants with soft

Herbs are smaller plants with soft stems that do not become woody. Mint and tomato are examples of herbs.

Grasses have thin and flat leaves

Grasses have thin and flat leaves and hollow stems. Grasses are types of herbs. Paddy, wheat, bajra, jowar, and ragi are seeds of large grasses. Sugar

Climbers and creepers have thin

Climbers and creepers have thin and flexible stems. Climbers grow by climbing on other plants for support. Creepers grow by spreading along the ground

Learning Objectives

  • Recognise that plants have many different forms and features.
  • Identify trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, climbers, and creepers.
  • Understand the main parts of a plant.
  • Notice special features such as bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds.
  • Learn some examples such as jamun tree, tulsi, mint, tomato, money plant, pumpkin plant, bamboo, sugarcane, and rafflesia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Getting to Know Plants for CBSE Class 3 EVS?
Key topics in Getting to Know Plants include Different Kinds of Plants, Climbers and Creepers, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds, and Bark, Observing Plants Closely. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
How should I revise Getting to Know Plants for Class 3 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Getting to Know Plants. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

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