Plants give us air to breathe
How?
Plants take carbon dioxide (the gas we take out) and give us oxygen (gas needs to breathe us).
Example:
Trees like peepal tree and neem trees give a lot of oxygen.
Funny facts: A big tree can give oxygen for 4 people every day!
Plants give us food
Most food we eaten come from plants.
Fruit – apple, banana, grapes
Vegetables – Carrot, potato ,, cucumber
Cereals – wheat, rice, corn
Pulses – beans, pulses, chickpeas
Nuts and seeds – almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds
Funny facts: Chocolate comes from a plant called cocoa plant!
Plants are used as medicine
Some plants are medicinal plants, which help us feel better when they are ill.
Example:
Tulsi (Holy Tulsi) – Helps in cough and cold.
Neem – is used for skin problems.
Aloe vera – used for burn and cut.
Fun facts: Long ago, people used only plants as medicine!
Plants give us wood and shelter
Trees give us wood such as to make things:
Table
Chairs
Doors
Homes
Example:
Teak tree – strong wood for furniture
Bamboo – Used to manufacture huts and equipment.
Funny facts: Some houses in villages are made of plants like bamboo and coconut leaves!
Plants give us clothes
Some clothes come from plant fiber.
Example:
Cotton Plant – Used to make soft cotton fabrics like shirts and frocks.
Flax plant – is used to make linen.
Funny facts: Your school uniform can be made from cotton!
Plants help us stay clean
Plants are also used in soap, shampoos and toothpastes.
Example:
Neem A
Plants help us stay clean
Plants are also used in soap, shampoos and toothpastes.
Example:
Neem and aloe vera – used in soap
Mint – Used in toothpaste
Shikakai and Amla – Used in Shampoo
Funny facts: Many natural shampoos are made of plants oil!
Plants are food for animals
Like us, animals also eat plants.
Cow eats grass
Goats eat leaves
Elephants eat sugarcane and banana leaves
Rabbits love carrots and spinach
Fun facts: Without plants, animals will not survive!
Plants make the earth beautiful
Plants make our surroundings beautiful and colorful.
Flowers like flowers like mp, sunflower , and lily make gardens beautiful.
Parks and gardens are filled with green plants and trees.
Funny facts: Flowers also make people happy and calm!
Plants help the environment
Plants help keep the earth clean and safe.
They reduce air pollution
They catch soil and prevent soil erosion
They give shade and coolness
Example: By planting more trees in cities, it helps in making air cleaner!
Funny facts: Trees act like Earth’s air purifiers!
Plants are used in our homes
Many homes have indoor plants. These are small plants that grow in pots.
They look good to homes
They keep the air fresh
Some herbs and small fruits also give
Example:
Money plant, snake plant, basil plant
Funny facts: You can just grow some plants in water!
Fun use of plants
Plants are also used in fun and creative ways!
Color – Natural dyes for clothes and painting (eg, indigo for blue)
Perfume – made of flowers like rose and jasmine
Toys and crafts – bamboo, coconut shells, and dried leaves are used
Music instruments – Some flutes are made of bamboo!
Funny facts: Tribal people make beautiful crafts using leaves and flowers!
Quick Ricap Table
Use the example
Air trees give oxygen
Food fruits, vegetables, grains
Medicine basil, neem, aloe vera
Wood and shelter teak, bamboo
Cotton cotton, flax
Cleanliness Products Neem Soap, Mint Toothpaste
Animal food grass for cows, carrots for rabbits
Beauty flowers and garden plants
Environmental plant reduces pollution
Home decoration money plant, basil
Fun and craft bamboo toys, flower perfumes
Activity ideas for children
Grow a plant in a pot – use a plastic bottle or cup, add soil and seeds.
Plant Observation Chart – See how the plant grows day by day.
Leaf Collection Scrapbook – Collect separate leaves and stick them in a notebook.
Create a flower collage – use dried flowers to create art.
Exject the plant game – show the picture and allow children to estimate their use.
Conclusion: Be a plant hero!
Plants help us in so many ways – from food to air, and even toys and clothes!
We should protect and take care of plants. Give them water, cut trees, and plant more wherever possible.
Remember:
“No plant = no life!”
So let’s all plants become heroes and spread greenery!
