Plants
Welcome to the chapter on Plants for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn more about different types of plants, their parts, how they grow, and why they are important for us and the environment. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to name many plants, describe their parts, and explain how to take care of them!
Introduction
Plants are living things. They grow in soil and need air, water, and sunlight to live. Plants are found everywhere—gardens, parks, forests, and even inside our homes.
Types of Plants
- Trees: Big and strong plants with thick stems. Example: Mango tree, neem tree.
- Shrubs: Small and bushy plants. Example: Rose, hibiscus.
- Herbs: Small, soft plants. Example: Mint, coriander.
- Climbers: Plants that need support to grow upwards. Example: Money plant, pea plant.
- Creepers: Plants that grow along the ground. Example: Pumpkin, watermelon.
Parts of a Plant
- Root: Holds the plant in the soil and takes in water and nutrients.
- Stem: Supports the plant and carries water and food to all parts.
- Leaves: Make food for the plant using sunlight (photosynthesis).
- Flower: The colorful part that makes seeds.
- Fruit: Grows from flowers and has seeds inside.
How Do Plants Grow?
- Plants grow from seeds.
- Seeds need soil, water, air, and sunlight to grow.
- The seed becomes a seedling and then grows into a plant.
Why Are Plants Important?
- Plants give us oxygen to breathe.
- They give us food like fruits, vegetables, and grains.
- Plants give us shade and keep the air cool.
- Some plants give us medicines and wood.
- Plants help keep the soil from washing away (prevent soil erosion).
Taking Care of Plants
- Water the plants regularly.
- Give them enough sunlight.
- Do not pluck leaves or flowers without reason.
- Keep the area around plants clean.
- Plant more trees to keep the environment healthy.
Fun Activity: Grow Your Own Plant!
Take a small pot, put some soil in it, and plant a seed. Water it every day and watch it grow. Draw pictures of your plant as it grows!
Summary
- Plants are living things that need air, water, and sunlight.
- There are many types of plants: trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and creepers.
- Plants are important for us and the environment.
- We should take care of plants and plant more trees.
Practice Questions
- Name two big plants.
- Which part of the plant makes food?
- Why do we need plants?
- What do you do to take care of a plant?
- Name a plant that grows along the ground.
Challenge Yourself
- Draw and label the parts of a plant.
- List three things you get from plants.
Did You Know?
- The banyan tree is the national tree of India!
- Some plants can live for hundreds of years.
- Plants clean the air and help us stay healthy.
Glossary
- Plant: A living thing that grows in the soil.
- Root: The part of the plant under the ground.
- Leaf: The green part that makes food for the plant.
- Fruit: The part of the plant we eat, which has seeds.
- Seed: The small part from which a new plant grows.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Mango tree, banyan tree (any two big plants).
- Leaf.
- We need plants for oxygen, food, shade, medicines, and wood.
- Water it, give sunlight, keep it clean, do not pluck leaves or flowers.
- Pumpkin, watermelon (any creeper).
Plants make our world green and beautiful. Take care of them and watch them grow!