Instructions
Hello! Let's explore the wonderful world of plants, both inside and outside our homes. Read the information carefully and then answer the questions. Have fun!
Part 1: Meet the Plant Superstars!
Plants come in all shapes and sizes. Let's remember the main types:
| Plant Type | What it's like | Example | Simple Sketch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | Very big and tall with a thick, woody stem called a trunk. | Mango Tree | / \ / \ ------- | | | | |
| Shrub | Smaller than trees, with many hard stems starting from the ground. It looks bushy. | Rose Bush | ( \ / ) ( * ) ( |/| ) |
| Climber | Has a weak stem and "climbs" up a support like a wall, a stick, or another plant. | Money Plant | | / | / |/ | | |
| Creeper | Has a weak stem and grows by spreading along the ground. | Pumpkin | ~~~~~~~O / ~~~~~ |
| Thorny Plant | Has sharp thorns to protect itself from being eaten by animals. | Cactus | |* (*|*) | --- |
Part 2: Garden Plants vs. House Plants
Some plants love the great outdoors, while others prefer to be cozy inside with us. Let's see the difference!
| Feature | Garden Plants | House Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Where they grow | Outside in gardens, fields, and parks. | Inside our homes and buildings, usually in pots. |
| Sunlight | They get strong, direct sunlight from the sun. | They get indirect, filtered sunlight through windows. |
| Water | They get water from the rain and when we water the garden. | They depend completely on us to water them. |
| Examples | Sunflower, Oak Tree, Tomato Plant | Snake Plant, Spider Plant, Aloe Vera |
Part 3: Brain Boost! (Objective Questions)
Circle or write the correct answer.
- Which plant usually grows by spreading along the ground?
a) Tree b) Climber c) Creeper
- True or False: A tree has a weak, soft stem. _______________
- A plant with sharp points for protection is a _______________ plant.
- Where do house plants usually live?
a) In a forest b) Inside our homes c) In the sea
- True or False: Garden plants get most of their sunlight from a table lamp. _______________
- A money plant needs a support to grow upwards, so it is an example of a _______________.
- Which of these is an example of a shrub because it is bushy with many woody stems?
a) Pumpkin b) Rose Bush c) Pine Tree
- True or False: Creepers have strong stems that help them stand up tall. _______________
- A huge plant that lives for many years and has a thick, woody trunk is called a _______________.
- What is a key difference between garden plants and house plants?
a) Their color b) If they have flowers c) The amount and type of sunlight they get
Part 4: Think & Draw! (Subjective Questions)
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
- Draw a line to match the plant type to its description.
Tree Grows along the ground Climber Has a big, strong trunk Creeper Needs support to grow upwards - Why do you think a cactus has thorns?
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- Look around your home or think about a place you know. Name one house plant you have seen.
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- If you were a climber plant, what would you like to climb on? Draw it in the box.
- Complete the table below with one example for each.
Plant Name Type (Tree, Shrub, etc.) Where it Lives (Garden/House) House Garden - Draw a simple diagram of a creeper plant. Label its weak stem and a leaf.
- Why can't we grow a big sunflower plant inside our living room? Give two reasons.
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
- Design a new house plant! Give it a name, draw it, and decide if it's a climber, creeper, or shrub.
Name: ______________________ Type: ______________________
- A money plant is a popular house plant. What type of plant is it and what does it need to grow well indoors?
It is a _______________. It needs __________________ and __________________.
- Fill in the diagram. Write one thing that is special to each circle and one thing they both have in common in the middle.
GARDEN PLANTS HOUSE PLANTS (--------------) (--------------) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( e.g. Live ) BOTH HAVE ( e.g. Live ) ( outside ) ROOTS, ( inside ) ( ) STEMS, AND ( ) ( ) LEAVES ( ) ( ) ( ) (--------------) (--------------)
Answer Key
Part 3: Brain Boost! (Objective Questions)
- c) Creeper
- False
- thorny
- b) Inside our homes
- False
- climber
- b) Rose Bush
- False
- tree
- c) The amount and type of sunlight they get
Part 4: Think & Draw! (Subjective Questions)
(Note: Some answers will vary. These are example answers.)
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- Tree → Has a big, strong trunk
- Climber → Needs support to grow upwards
- Creeper → Grows along the ground
- To protect itself from animals that might try to eat it.
- (Example answers: Snake Plant, Money Plant, Aloe Vera, Spider Plant)
- (Answer is a drawing. Could be a wall, a fence, a stick, a trellis, etc.)
- (Example answers)
Row 1: Snake Plant / Shrub (or thorny) / House
Row 2: Tomato Plant / Shrub / Garden - (Answer is a drawing showing a plant growing along the ground, with its stem and a leaf correctly labeled.)
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1. It needs a lot of direct, strong sunlight which it can't get inside.
2. It grows very tall and big, so it needs much more space than a pot in a room. - (Answer is a creative drawing and choice. All valid as long as completed.)
- It is a climber. It needs water and indirect sunlight (and a support to climb on).
- Garden Plants: Live outside, get rain, get direct sun.
House Plants: Live inside, need us to water them, get indirect light.
Both: Are living things, need water, need light, have leaves/stems/roots, perform photosynthesis. (Any one common thing is correct).