🌱 Plants Around Us
Class 2 EVS · Unit 4 of 11 · about 120 minutes
Children observe the plants around them and learn to name the main parts (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit) and what plants need to grow (water, sunlight). They sort plants into trees, shrubs and herbs by their stem, and discover that many foods they eat come from plants. Every micro-topic starts from a real observation in the school garden, kitchen or neighbourhood.
What your child will learn
- Students will name the main parts of a plant (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit) and point to them on a real plant or picture.
- Students will state what plants need to grow (water, sunlight) and describe what happens if they do not get these.
- Students will sort common plants into trees, shrubs and herbs by looking at the stem.
- Students will name at least three food items that come from plants (e.g., rice, apple, spinach) and identify the plant part they come from.
Lessons in this unit
- Parts of a Plant: The main parts of a plant: root (under soil, holds plant, takes water), stem (stands up, carries water), leaf (flat, green, makes food), flower (colourful, becomes fruit), fruit (holds seeds). Children observe a real plant or picture and point to each part.
- What Plants Need: Plants need water and sunlight to grow. Without water, a plant droops and dries. Without sunlight, leaves turn yellow and the plant becomes weak. Children observe a potted plant and discuss what happens if it is not watered.
- Trees, Shrubs and Herbs: Sort plants by their stem: trees are tall with a thick woody trunk (mango, neem, banyan), shrubs are medium with many woody stems (rose, hibiscus), herbs are small with soft green stems (tulsi, coriander, grass). Children observe plants in the school garden or neighbourhood.
- Food From Plants: Many foods come from plants. We eat roots (carrot, radish), stems (potato is a stem, sugarcane), leaves (spinach, coriander), flowers (cauliflower, broccoli), fruits (apple, mango, tomato), and seeds (rice, wheat, dal). Children match foods to the plant part.
Key words
- root
- The part of a plant that stays under the soil and holds it tight.
- stem
- The part that stands up and carries water to the leaves.
- leaf
- The flat green part of a plant that makes food.
- flower
- The colourful part of a plant that becomes a fruit.
- fruit
- The part of a plant that holds seeds and is often eaten.
- tree
- A very tall plant with a thick, woody stem called a trunk.
- shrub
- A plant with many woody stems, smaller than a tree, like a rose plant.
- herb
- A small plant with a soft, green stem, like tulsi or coriander.
- sunlight
- The light and warmth that come from the sun and help plants grow.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- The root is not a part of the plant because we cannot see it.
- Help: The root is under the soil. It holds the plant and takes water from the ground.
- Plants need only water, not sunlight.
- Help: Plants need both water and sunlight. Sunlight helps them make food.
- All plants are trees.
- Help: Some plants are small and soft. Tulsi and coriander are not trees; they are herbs.
- Potato is a root.
- Help: Potato is a stem that grows under the soil. Carrot and radish are roots.
Try this at home
- Riya looks at a marigold plant. She points to the green flat part. What is it?
- Arjun's plant is drooping. What does it need?
- Kabir sees a tall mango tree and a small tulsi plant. How are their stems different?
- Riya's lunch has rice, dal, and spinach. Which plant parts are these?
Quick questions to ask aloud
- Which part of a plant is under the soil? (root / leaf / flower)
Show answer
The root is the part that stays under the soil and holds the plant tight. - What do plants need to grow? (water and sunlight / chocolate and milk / stones and sand)
Show answer
Plants need water and sunlight to grow well. - Which plant is a tree? (mango / tulsi / rose)
Show answer
A mango tree is tall and has a thick trunk.
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "Plants Around Us" (Class 2 EVS)?
Your child will be able to: Students will name the main parts of a plant (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit) and point to them on a real plant or picture.; Students will state what plants need to grow (water, sunlight) and describe what happens if they do not get these.; Students will sort common plants into trees, shrubs and herbs by looking at the stem.; Students will name at least three food items that come from plants (e.g., rice, apple, spinach) and identify the plant part they come from..
How does MangoMindz teach "Plants Around Us"?
In 4 short parts (Parts of a Plant, What Plants Need, Trees, Shrubs and Herbs, Food From Plants). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "Plants Around Us" take?
About 120 minutes in total, spread over 4 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "Plants Around Us" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Riya looks at a marigold plant. She points to the green flat part. What is it?; Arjun's plant is drooping. What does it need?. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which part of a plant is under the soil? (root / leaf / flower)
What mistakes do children often make in "Plants Around Us"?
The root is not a part of the plant because we cannot see it. Fix: The root is under the soil. It holds the plant and takes water from the ground. Plants need only water, not sunlight. Fix: Plants need both water and sunlight. Sunlight helps them make food. All plants are trees. Fix: Some plants are small and soft. Tulsi and coriander are not trees; they are herbs.
Is "Plants Around Us" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Plants Around Us" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.