Developed by : R. P. Singh Harsh Kalra
Target Audience Class- VI to VIII Age Group- 11 to 13 years
Learning Objectives After going through this project,the learner will be able to-: Make a list of different products of plants. Categorize the plants according to the products obtained. Appreciate the role of plants in the ecosystem. Develop the aesthetic sense.
Importance of plants Food Fibres Medicines Decoration Shelter Eco friendly Industrial valueTimber
Food cereals Pulses Fruits Vegetables Spices Sugar Beverages
Wheat Cereals provide us energy Cereals Maize
Pulses Provide us proteins Beans Peas
V egetables They provide us vitamins and minerals.
Fruits Good source of vitamins,minerals and a little quantity of sugar.
Spices Add taste to the food and help in digestion.
Beverages A cup of tea or coffee refreshes a person to do more work.
Sugar SugarcaneSugar Beet Provide us energy back
Timber Used in construction of houses,Making furniture,Boats and bridges. Back
Fibers cottonHemp Used for spinning cloths and making ropes.
Medicines Ginger These are useful in cough and cold. Black Pepper Back
Decoration Botanical Garden Back
Shelter Homes for Animals and Birds. Back
Eco friendly Food Chain Prevent soil erosion Reduce Pollution Maintain Bio-cycles
Food Chain Energy from Sun Producers Primary consumers Secondary Consumers
Maintain Bio cycles Carbon dioxide in Atmosphere Plants Photosynthesis Wood and Fossil Fuel Animals Combustion RespirationCarbon Cycle
Prevent Soil Erosion Deforestation leads to loss of soil.
Reduce Pollution Pollution is reduced by plants.They absorb carbon dioxide,sound from the environment. Back
Industrial Value Various Industries like textile,paper,food processing are based on plants. Back
So,Plants are sanjivani.