Plants Around Us Class 1 Notes Science

What are plants?

They're living things that grow in the ground. You can see them in the garden, at the park, or even on your windows! Plants are super cool because they give us clean air to breathe, yummy fruits to eat, and pretty flowers to enjoy. They're like the green friends that make our world happy!

Plants at the park, in the garden,  and on your windows 

Fact about Plants: The color of most plants is green. 

Why Plants are useful to us?

• Plants provide clean air for us to breathe.
• They give us tasty food, including fruits and vegetables.
• Plants also gift us with beautiful flowers to enjoy

Parts of Plants

Plants have different parts, and each part has a special job:

• Roots: These are like the plant's feet, holding it in the ground and getting water and nutrients from the soil.
• Stem: The stem is the plant's backbone, standing tall and carrying water, food, and messages between the roots and leaves.
• Leaves: Think of leaves as the plant's kitchen. They use sunlight to make food for the plant in a process called photosynthesis.
• Flowers: Flowers are like the plant's way of dressing up. They come in many colors and shapes, making the plant look beautiful. Plus, they can turn into fruits!
• Fruits: Fruits are like tasty snacks for us. They have seeds inside, which can grow into new plants.

Each part of the plant works together to make sure the plant stays happy and healthy! 

Here are some Fun Facts about Fruits and Vegetables:

• Tomato: Did you know tomatoes are not just veggies? They are also fruits because they have seeds inside! So, tomatoes are like fruity vegetables.
• Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a bit tricky. Even though it looks like a bunch of white flowers, it's a group of undeveloped flower buds! So, it's like a bunch of flower buds we can eat.
• Avocado: Avocado is a creamy delight, and guess what? It's a berry! Yes, avocados belong to the berry family. Berry is tasty and surprising!

Tomato, Cauliflower and Avocado

Types of Plants

Plants come in different shapes and sizes! Let's explore:

• Herbs: These are like small superheroes with soft stems, such as tulsi, coriander, and grass.

Tulsi Plant- herb

• Shrubs: Shrubs are like short, bushy plants. Imagine a hibiscus (china rose) or a lovely rose bush in your garden!

Shrubs

• Trees: Big and tall, trees are like the giants of the plant world. Think of mango trees, neem trees, or the mighty banyan.

Tree

• Climbers: Some plants like to climb! They use other plants for support. Picture grapevines and the friendly money plant.

Climber

• Creepers: Creepers are like sneaky plants that grow along the ground and sometimes on tree branches. Imagine pumpkins with their long vines.

Creeper

The food we get from Plants

Plants give us a delicious variety of food items:

• Fruits: Yummy treats like apples, bananas, watermelons, and pineapples come from plants.

Fruits

• Vegetables: Tasty veggies like potatoes, onions, and brinjals are also gifts from plants.

Vegetables

• Grains: Plants provide us with grains, which we cook to make yummy foods like rice, wheat, and pulses (dal).

Grains

Plants give us clean air to breathe and yummy food to eat, so we should take care of them like friends who make our world happy and healthy!