Getting to Know Plants follows Gopu, Simmi and Raj on their walk to school as they observe jamun and mango trees, hibiscus and tulsi shrubs, mint and grass herbs, and climbing vines. Students classify plants by stem thickness and growth habit, examine leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, roots and bark textures, and befriend a neighbourhood plant.
What Class 3 EVS Chapter 4 Covers
Types of Plants: Distinguishing trees (thick woody trunk), shrubs (bushy woody stems), herbs and grasses (soft green stems)
Climbers and Creepers: Observing plants with weak stems like money plant (climber) and pumpkin or watermelon (creeper)
Parts of a Plant: Identifying roots, stem, bark, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds
Leaf Diversity: Observing differences in leaf shape, size, colour, margin, texture and smell (such as neem, mint, tulsi and peepal)
Exercises in Chapter 4
- In-Text Observations (Pages 48–60): Group local plants into trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers and creepers, and make leaf and bark rubbings.
- Let us reflect (Page 61): Compare plant types, match leaves to their plants and describe your plant friend.
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FAQ
What is the difference between a shrub and a herb?
A shrub has multiple hard, brown, woody stems branching near the ground (like tulsi or rose), whereas a herb has a soft, tender green stem (like mint or coriander).
How do climbers differ from creepers?
Climbers wind around a support to grow upwards (like money plant or pea), while creepers spread horizontally along the ground (like pumpkin or watermelon).