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Living Together
Unit 2
Life Around Us
About the Unit
In our localities we come across 
many types of plants and 
animals. We help each other and 
enjoy observing the different 
features and behaviours of the 
plants and animals around us.
The more we watch them, 
the more we learn about 
their fascinating lives. This 
curiosity drives us to explore 
further, discovering new and 
exciting things. Recognising 
and respecting the well-being 
of both plants and animals 
is essential for maintaining 
ecological balance and fostering 
a more compassionate society.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   45 6/24/2024   2:35:04 PM
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Living Together
Unit 2
Life Around Us
About the Unit
In our localities we come across 
many types of plants and 
animals. We help each other and 
enjoy observing the different 
features and behaviours of the 
plants and animals around us.
The more we watch them, 
the more we learn about 
their fascinating lives. This 
curiosity drives us to explore 
further, discovering new and 
exciting things. Recognising 
and respecting the well-being 
of both plants and animals 
is essential for maintaining 
ecological balance and fostering 
a more compassionate society.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   45 6/24/2024   2:35:04 PM
Note to the Teacher
This unit is about ‘Life Around Us’. The key 
concepts covered in these chapters are listed 
below. 
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Plants  
introduces us to the diverse range of plants that 
thrive in our surroundings. Through observation, 
individuals become familiar with their physical 
features, importance, and diversity. They harness 
their creativity by utilising their leaves, flowers, 
fruits, and other parts of the plant. Additionally, 
they explore the essential requirements for 
a plant’s survival and take proactive steps 
to nurture them, ensuring they receive the 
necessary care and sustenance.
Chapter 5: Plants and Animals Live 
Together shows the relation between plants 
and animals, by exploring their innate ability 
to support each other through observation. 
Individuals explore the diverse range of animals 
in their surroundings, studying their habits and 
habitats. Emphasising harmony, they prioritise 
nurturing the soil, animals, and plants, fostering 
a balanced coexistence within the shared 
ecosystem.
Chapter 6: Living in Harmony shows us 
that we are all deeply connected to plants and 
animals. Some of these plants and animals 
reside near our homes, while others dwell at a 
distance. It is essential to extend kindness to all 
living beings, nurturing and caring for them. 
By fostering balance and harmony 
in our interactions with nature, 
we pave the way for collective 
happiness and well-being.
• Have a display of animal 
mobiles, masks hanging 
from the ceiling; create 
animals and green areas 
using miniatures of 
animals and potted plants. 
• Prepare flash cards of 
animals, birds, insects, 
flowers, and plants.
• Keep handy authentic 
and age-appropriate 
short videos and films, 
storybooks and poems 
related to the above 
concepts. 
• Visits and Visitors: Plan 
a visit to a nature park, 
farm, animal shelter, or 
plant nursery, or visit 
professionals working 
there who can talk to the 
children.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   46 6/24/2024   2:35:06 PM
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Living Together
Unit 2
Life Around Us
About the Unit
In our localities we come across 
many types of plants and 
animals. We help each other and 
enjoy observing the different 
features and behaviours of the 
plants and animals around us.
The more we watch them, 
the more we learn about 
their fascinating lives. This 
curiosity drives us to explore 
further, discovering new and 
exciting things. Recognising 
and respecting the well-being 
of both plants and animals 
is essential for maintaining 
ecological balance and fostering 
a more compassionate society.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   45 6/24/2024   2:35:04 PM
Note to the Teacher
This unit is about ‘Life Around Us’. The key 
concepts covered in these chapters are listed 
below. 
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Plants  
introduces us to the diverse range of plants that 
thrive in our surroundings. Through observation, 
individuals become familiar with their physical 
features, importance, and diversity. They harness 
their creativity by utilising their leaves, flowers, 
fruits, and other parts of the plant. Additionally, 
they explore the essential requirements for 
a plant’s survival and take proactive steps 
to nurture them, ensuring they receive the 
necessary care and sustenance.
Chapter 5: Plants and Animals Live 
Together shows the relation between plants 
and animals, by exploring their innate ability 
to support each other through observation. 
Individuals explore the diverse range of animals 
in their surroundings, studying their habits and 
habitats. Emphasising harmony, they prioritise 
nurturing the soil, animals, and plants, fostering 
a balanced coexistence within the shared 
ecosystem.
Chapter 6: Living in Harmony shows us 
that we are all deeply connected to plants and 
animals. Some of these plants and animals 
reside near our homes, while others dwell at a 
distance. It is essential to extend kindness to all 
living beings, nurturing and caring for them. 
By fostering balance and harmony 
in our interactions with nature, 
we pave the way for collective 
happiness and well-being.
• Have a display of animal 
mobiles, masks hanging 
from the ceiling; create 
animals and green areas 
using miniatures of 
animals and potted plants. 
• Prepare flash cards of 
animals, birds, insects, 
flowers, and plants.
• Keep handy authentic 
and age-appropriate 
short videos and films, 
storybooks and poems 
related to the above 
concepts. 
• Visits and Visitors: Plan 
a visit to a nature park, 
farm, animal shelter, or 
plant nursery, or visit 
professionals working 
there who can talk to the 
children.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   46 6/24/2024   2:35:06 PM
Chapter
So Many Kinds of Plants
Gopu, Simmi and Raj walk to school every day. On 
the way they see beautiful flowers, mountains and 
streams.
One day, Gopu exclaimed, “Isn’t nature just 
amazing? There are so many kinds of plants, birds 
and insects ... I wonder if they all have stories  
to tell!”
Simmi agreed, “Yes, the plants come in so many 
sizes and shapes: very tiny, small, large, bushy …”
Raj added, “Thin and curvy, straight and tall ...!”
Getting to Know Plants
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Living Together
Unit 2
Life Around Us
About the Unit
In our localities we come across 
many types of plants and 
animals. We help each other and 
enjoy observing the different 
features and behaviours of the 
plants and animals around us.
The more we watch them, 
the more we learn about 
their fascinating lives. This 
curiosity drives us to explore 
further, discovering new and 
exciting things. Recognising 
and respecting the well-being 
of both plants and animals 
is essential for maintaining 
ecological balance and fostering 
a more compassionate society.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   45 6/24/2024   2:35:04 PM
Note to the Teacher
This unit is about ‘Life Around Us’. The key 
concepts covered in these chapters are listed 
below. 
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Plants  
introduces us to the diverse range of plants that 
thrive in our surroundings. Through observation, 
individuals become familiar with their physical 
features, importance, and diversity. They harness 
their creativity by utilising their leaves, flowers, 
fruits, and other parts of the plant. Additionally, 
they explore the essential requirements for 
a plant’s survival and take proactive steps 
to nurture them, ensuring they receive the 
necessary care and sustenance.
Chapter 5: Plants and Animals Live 
Together shows the relation between plants 
and animals, by exploring their innate ability 
to support each other through observation. 
Individuals explore the diverse range of animals 
in their surroundings, studying their habits and 
habitats. Emphasising harmony, they prioritise 
nurturing the soil, animals, and plants, fostering 
a balanced coexistence within the shared 
ecosystem.
Chapter 6: Living in Harmony shows us 
that we are all deeply connected to plants and 
animals. Some of these plants and animals 
reside near our homes, while others dwell at a 
distance. It is essential to extend kindness to all 
living beings, nurturing and caring for them. 
By fostering balance and harmony 
in our interactions with nature, 
we pave the way for collective 
happiness and well-being.
• Have a display of animal 
mobiles, masks hanging 
from the ceiling; create 
animals and green areas 
using miniatures of 
animals and potted plants. 
• Prepare flash cards of 
animals, birds, insects, 
flowers, and plants.
• Keep handy authentic 
and age-appropriate 
short videos and films, 
storybooks and poems 
related to the above 
concepts. 
• Visits and Visitors: Plan 
a visit to a nature park, 
farm, animal shelter, or 
plant nursery, or visit 
professionals working 
there who can talk to the 
children.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   46 6/24/2024   2:35:06 PM
Chapter
So Many Kinds of Plants
Gopu, Simmi and Raj walk to school every day. On 
the way they see beautiful flowers, mountains and 
streams.
One day, Gopu exclaimed, “Isn’t nature just 
amazing? There are so many kinds of plants, birds 
and insects ... I wonder if they all have stories  
to tell!”
Simmi agreed, “Yes, the plants come in so many 
sizes and shapes: very tiny, small, large, bushy …”
Raj added, “Thin and curvy, straight and tall ...!”
Getting to Know Plants
4
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Our Wondrous World | Class 3
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 Mango Coconut Khejri Jackfruit 
 Banyan Amaltas Peepal Chinar 
Gopu said, “Some leaves are rough and some 
smooth. I love to touch and smell them.”
Simmi said, “Look, this jamun tree has nice thick 
and shiny leaves! Isn’t it your special tree, Raj?”
Raj agreed, “Yes, it is! You remember its tiny 
white flowers? And remember the little green fruits, 
which in a few days turned red and then purple? 
We enjoyed plucking the ripe purple fruits from      
the tree!”
Simmi smiled, “It’s such fun to walk under the 
cool shade of these trees.”
Trees have a big trunk of wood and many 
branches that spread out with leaves on them. 
Trees have roots that go deep down into the soil. 
Trees
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   48 6/24/2024   2:35:11 PM
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Living Together
Unit 2
Life Around Us
About the Unit
In our localities we come across 
many types of plants and 
animals. We help each other and 
enjoy observing the different 
features and behaviours of the 
plants and animals around us.
The more we watch them, 
the more we learn about 
their fascinating lives. This 
curiosity drives us to explore 
further, discovering new and 
exciting things. Recognising 
and respecting the well-being 
of both plants and animals 
is essential for maintaining 
ecological balance and fostering 
a more compassionate society.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   45 6/24/2024   2:35:04 PM
Note to the Teacher
This unit is about ‘Life Around Us’. The key 
concepts covered in these chapters are listed 
below. 
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Plants  
introduces us to the diverse range of plants that 
thrive in our surroundings. Through observation, 
individuals become familiar with their physical 
features, importance, and diversity. They harness 
their creativity by utilising their leaves, flowers, 
fruits, and other parts of the plant. Additionally, 
they explore the essential requirements for 
a plant’s survival and take proactive steps 
to nurture them, ensuring they receive the 
necessary care and sustenance.
Chapter 5: Plants and Animals Live 
Together shows the relation between plants 
and animals, by exploring their innate ability 
to support each other through observation. 
Individuals explore the diverse range of animals 
in their surroundings, studying their habits and 
habitats. Emphasising harmony, they prioritise 
nurturing the soil, animals, and plants, fostering 
a balanced coexistence within the shared 
ecosystem.
Chapter 6: Living in Harmony shows us 
that we are all deeply connected to plants and 
animals. Some of these plants and animals 
reside near our homes, while others dwell at a 
distance. It is essential to extend kindness to all 
living beings, nurturing and caring for them. 
By fostering balance and harmony 
in our interactions with nature, 
we pave the way for collective 
happiness and well-being.
• Have a display of animal 
mobiles, masks hanging 
from the ceiling; create 
animals and green areas 
using miniatures of 
animals and potted plants. 
• Prepare flash cards of 
animals, birds, insects, 
flowers, and plants.
• Keep handy authentic 
and age-appropriate 
short videos and films, 
storybooks and poems 
related to the above 
concepts. 
• Visits and Visitors: Plan 
a visit to a nature park, 
farm, animal shelter, or 
plant nursery, or visit 
professionals working 
there who can talk to the 
children.
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   46 6/24/2024   2:35:06 PM
Chapter
So Many Kinds of Plants
Gopu, Simmi and Raj walk to school every day. On 
the way they see beautiful flowers, mountains and 
streams.
One day, Gopu exclaimed, “Isn’t nature just 
amazing? There are so many kinds of plants, birds 
and insects ... I wonder if they all have stories  
to tell!”
Simmi agreed, “Yes, the plants come in so many 
sizes and shapes: very tiny, small, large, bushy …”
Raj added, “Thin and curvy, straight and tall ...!”
Getting to Know Plants
4
Ch 4 Getting to know palnts.indd   47 6/24/2024   2:35:08 PM
Our Wondrous World | Class 3
48 49
   
 Mango Coconut Khejri Jackfruit 
 Banyan Amaltas Peepal Chinar 
Gopu said, “Some leaves are rough and some 
smooth. I love to touch and smell them.”
Simmi said, “Look, this jamun tree has nice thick 
and shiny leaves! Isn’t it your special tree, Raj?”
Raj agreed, “Yes, it is! You remember its tiny 
white flowers? And remember the little green fruits, 
which in a few days turned red and then purple? 
We enjoyed plucking the ripe purple fruits from      
the tree!”
Simmi smiled, “It’s such fun to walk under the 
cool shade of these trees.”
Trees have a big trunk of wood and many 
branches that spread out with leaves on them. 
Trees have roots that go deep down into the soil. 
Trees
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Write the names of trees that you can recognise.  Try to 
remember where you have seen these trees. Which of these 
trees have you seen near your home or on your way to 
school?
Shrubs
“All plants don’t grow tall like trees. 
Look at this plant with pretty red 
flowers. It doesn’t have a big trunk 
like a tree,” said Gopu.     
“Instead, it has many brown, 
woody stems,” added Raj.      
“These bushy-looking plants are called shrubs. 
Our tulsi plant at home is a shrub,” informed Simmi.
     
Shrubs are medium-sized plants with several 
woody stems and branches growing close to the 
ground. 
 Hibiscus                     Rose           Holy Basil (tulsi) Curry leaf
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