Tag: Marigold

Here are the answers for the “Improve Your Learning” section of the lesson “Green World”.

I. Conceptual Understanding

1. Write a brief note on the uses of plants.

• Plants are very useful to us. They provide us with food, oxygen, medicines, timber, and fibres. Roots like carrot and beetroot are eaten as food, while flowers like jasmine and hibiscus are used for decoration and perfumes. Fruits provide us with vitamins and minerals. Plants also help in maintaining the balance of nature.

2. Give examples of land and water plants.

• Land (Terrestrial) Plants: Neem, mango, tamarind.

• Water (Aquatic) Plants: Lotus, water lily, hydrilla.

3. Identify and write some desert plants in your surroundings.

• Cactus, barrel cactus, aloe vera.

II. Questioning and Hypothesis

4. What questions would you like to ask a gardener in your village to know about different types of plants?

• What types of plants grow well in this soil?

• How do you take care of flowering plants?

• What are the benefits of different plants?

• How do you grow seedless fruits?

III. Experiments and Field Observations

5. Go to a nearby garden or nursery. Identify and write the names of as many flowers and plants as you can.

• Flowers: Rose, hibiscus, jasmine, marigold.

• Plants: Tulsi, mint, neem, mango.

IV. Information Skills and Projects

6. Make a chart on the types of plants based on stems and hang it in your classroom.

(This activity involves creating a visual chart showing types of stems like herbaceous, woody, or climbers with examples. Example: Banana – soft stem, Banyan – woody stem.)

V. Drawing and Model Making

7. Make some flowers using colour papers and decorate your classroom.

(This involves crafting flowers like roses or lilies with coloured papers and arranging them in the classroom.)

VI. Appreciation

8. Grow a flowering plant at your home. Record the progress of its growth and discuss with your friends.

Observation Record for Marigold Plant

Day 1:

• Planted marigold seeds in a pot filled with nutrient-rich soil.

• Watered lightly to moisten the soil.

• Kept the pot in a sunny location.

Day 3:

• Observed that the soil remained moist, watered again slightly.

• No visible sprouting yet.

Day 5:

• Tiny green shoots started emerging from the soil.

• Continued to water lightly every day to keep the soil damp but not soggy.

Day 7:

• Shoots became taller, and tiny leaves began forming.

• Adjusted the pot to ensure it gets adequate sunlight.

Day 10:

• Leaves started growing bigger.

• Watered moderately every alternate day to avoid overwatering.

Day 15:

• Plant grew up to 6–7 cm tall.

• Stems looked stronger, and more leaves formed.

Day 20:

• Buds started appearing on the plant.

• Continued regular care with watering and checking the soil for dryness.

Day 25:

• Buds started opening into small marigold flowers.

• Flowers were bright orange and yellow.

• Observed bees and butterflies visiting the plant.

Day 30:

• The plant was healthy with several blooms.

• Watered the plant every three days and ensured it got at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Summary of Care Tips:

1. Water regularly but avoid overwatering.

2. Ensure the plant receives plenty of sunlight.

3. Check for pests and remove any weeds around the plant.

4. Fertilize lightly every two weeks for better growth and flowering