Table of contents | |
Introduction | |
Gopal’s Experience with Soaking Chana | |
What is a sprout? | |
So many Seeds! | |
Wandering Seeds | |
Who came from where? |
The chapter “Seeds and Seeds” is about seeds, different types of seeds, and seed sprouting. It describes how seeds travel from one place to another. It also tells us about some seeds of different vegetables that came to India from different countries.
Story Overview:
Soaked Chana
Lesson:
A seed is a small part of a plant that has the potential to grow into a new plant.
Groeth from seed to plant
Basic Needs: For growth, a seed requires air, water, and nutrients from the soil.
Structure: Seeds are like baby plants encased in a protective covering called the seed coat.
Formation: Seeds are formed as a result of plant reproduction.
Germination: When a seed receives enough water, air, and warmth, it begins to grow in a process known as germination.
Growth Process: The transformation from a tiny seed to a large plant involves:
A sprout is a germinated seed in which the stem and root have come out. It is nutritious so is used for eating.
Sprouts
Pitcher Plant
Colour, Shape and Texture of Seeds: Seeds have different shapes, colours and textures.
Here are different seeds, their colours and their textures.
Different Seeds and their texture
Plants cannot move they are fixed at one place where they grow but their seeds are great travellers. They can reach far and wide. The seeds travel from one place to another by following methods:
1. By Air
Some seeds are light and can float in the wind. They have special features like fluff or wings that help them fly through the air.
Cotton seeds floating in the air2. By Water
Some seeds can float on water. They are carried by rivers or rain to different places.
3. By Animals and Birds
Some seeds stick to animals' fur or get eaten by animals and birds. These animals help carry the seeds to new locations.
Velcro is a material with tiny hooks and loops that stick together. It is used in clothes, shoes, bags, and many other things for easy fastening.
Example of Velcro
There are so many fruits and vegetables that we grow or see around us that were not grown in past.
Q. What all was grown in India long ago?
Ans:
Long ago, many plants were grown in India that we still see today. Here are some examples:
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1. What is the process of soaking chana and why is it done? |
2. What is a sprout and how is it formed? |
3. Why are seeds important for plants and the environment? |
4. How do seeds travel from one place to another? |
5. Can you explain the different types of seeds mentioned in the article? |
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