Science Class 3 - Plants And-Animals Notes

Plants and Animals

Welcome to the chapter on Plants and Animals for Class 3. In this chapter, you will learn about different types of plants and animals, their features, how they grow, and how they depend on each other. By the end of this chapter, you will understand why plants and animals are important and how to care for them!

Introduction

Plants and animals are living things. They need air, water, and food to live. Both are found all around us—in gardens, forests, homes, and farms.

Types of Plants

• Trees: Big and strong plants like mango, neem, and banyan.
• Shrubs: Small, bushy plants like rose and hibiscus.
• Herbs: Small, soft plants like mint and coriander.
• Climbers: Plants that need support to grow, like money plant and pea plant.
• Creepers: Plants that grow along the ground, like pumpkin and watermelon.

Parts of a Plant

• Root: Holds the plant in the soil and absorbs water.
• Stem: Supports the plant and carries water and food.
• Leaves: Make food for the plant using sunlight.
• Flower: The colorful part that makes seeds.
• Fruit: Grows from flowers and contains seeds.

Types of Animals

• Wild Animals: Live in forests. Example: Lion, tiger, elephant.
• Domestic Animals: Live near us or on farms. Example: Cow, goat, dog.
• Pet Animals: Live with us at home. Example: Cat, dog, rabbit.

How Do Plants and Animals Depend on Each Other?

• Animals eat plants for food.
• Plants give oxygen for animals to breathe.
• Animals help plants by spreading seeds.
• Some animals live on or near plants for shelter.

Caring for Plants and Animals

• Water plants regularly and give them sunlight.
• Do not harm animals. Give pets food and clean water.
• Keep the environment clean for all living things.

Fun Activity: Nature Walk

Go for a walk in a garden or park. List the plants and animals you see. Draw your favorite plant and animal.

Summary

• Plants and animals are living things and need care.
• There are many types of plants and animals.
• Plants and animals depend on each other for food, air, and shelter.

Practice Questions

1. Name two wild animals and two domestic animals.
2. What do leaves do for a plant?
3. How do animals help plants?
4. Why should we care for plants and animals?
5. Name a creeper and a climber plant.

Challenge Yourself

• Draw and label the parts of a plant.
• Make a chart of animals and what they eat.

Did You Know?

• Some plants can live for hundreds of years!
• Elephants are the largest land animals.

Glossary

• Root: The part of the plant under the ground.
• Domestic Animal: An animal that lives near us or on a farm.
• Wild Animal: An animal that lives in the forest.
• Oxygen: The gas plants give out that animals need to breathe.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Wild: Lion, tiger. Domestic: Cow, dog.
2. Leaves make food for the plant.
3. Animals help plants by spreading seeds.
4. Because they help us and keep nature balanced.
5. Creeper: Pumpkin. Climber: Money plant.

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Plants and animals make our world beautiful. Take care of them and learn more every day!