Developed by R P Singh Harsh Kalra Target

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 Industrial value Timber Fibres Eco friendly Medicines Shelter Decoration

Food cereals Sugar Pulses Beverages Spices Vegetables Fruits

Cereals Wheat Maize Cereals provide us energy

Pulses Peas Beans Provide us proteins

Vegetables 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.

Sugarcane back Sugar Beet Provide us energy

Timber Used in construction of houses, Making furniture, Boats and bridges. Back

Fibers cotton Hemp Used for spinning cloths and making ropes.

Ginger Medicines Black Pepper These are useful in cough and cold. Back

Decoration Back Botanical Garden

Shelter Homes for Animals and Birds. Back

Eco friendly Food Chain Maintain Bio-cycles Reduce Pollution Prevent soil erosion

Food Chain Energy from Sun Producers Primary consumers Secondary Consumers

Maintain Bio cycles Carbon dioxide in Atmosphere Photosynthesis Respiration Carbon Cycle Plants Animals Wood and Fossil Fuel Combustion

Prevent Soil Erosion Deforestation leads to loss of soil.

Reduce 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.