Seeds and Seeds Complete Guide for CBSE Class 5 EVS Chapter 5

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Let’s Join Gopal in Discovering the Magic of Seeds!

Have you ever wondered how tiny seeds grow into big plants? Our friend Gopal is about to find out when his mother asks him to soak some chana (gram seeds). But something surprising happens that makes him curious about seeds, sprouts, and plants. Join us on this adventure of Seeds and Seeds to learn about seeds, how they grow, and why they’re so amazing!

The Mystery of the Soaked Seeds

Gopal’s mother asks him to soak two bowls of chana (gram seeds) to prepare for a family meal. Gopal, not wanting anyone to go hungry, soaks extra. The next day, his mother returns and finds the soaked chana spilling over the bowl!

Soaked chana that swells and softens, ready to sprout!

Questions to Discuss

• Why do you think the chana swelled up after soaking?
• What other foods do you soak at home before cooking?

Fun Activity: Seed Soaking Experiment

1. Take a handful of seeds (like chana, moong, or rajma) and soak them in a bowl of water.
2. Leave them overnight and observe the next day.
3. Note how much they’ve swelled. Why do you think this happens?

Now we know that seeds swell on soaking. Let’s continue with the next steps on our journey of Class 5th EVS Chapter 5 – Seeds and Seeds.

How Seeds Sprout and Grow

To make sprouts, Gopal’s mother ties the soaked chana to a damp cloth. After a few days, the seeds sprout tiny shoots! This is because seeds need moisture and warmth to start growing.

Sprouting is a sign that a plant is beginning to grow.

Experiment: Grow Your Sprouts!

1. Take a small bowl and place the soaked seeds in a damp cloth.
2. Leave the cloth in a warm place.
3. Sprinkle water on it every day to keep it moist.
4. Watch how tiny sprouts begin to grow over a few days.

Question Time:

• What do you think is inside a seed that makes it grow into a plant?
• Do you eat sprouts at home? How do they taste?

Let’s now go on to the next topic of EVS Chapter 5 – Seeds and Seeds and learn what are the important things a seed needs to grow.

Why Do Seeds Need Air, Water, and Warmth to Grow?

According to class 5 EVS chapter 5 Seeds and Seeds, seeds need a few special things to grow:

• Air: Seeds breathe just like us, so they need air.
• Water: Water softens the seed coat and helps it sprout.
• Warmth: Seeds grow best in a warm environment.

Let’s do a fun experiment from the chapter Seeds and Seeds to see what happens to seeds under different conditions!

Experiment: Seed Growing in Different Conditions

1. Take three small bowls and place a few soaked seeds in each.
2. Label the bowls as follows:
   • Bowl 1: Keep the seeds without air (cover them tightly).
   • Bowl 2: Keep the seeds without water.
   • Bowl 3: Keep the seeds in both air and water.
3. Observe over a few days to see where seeds grow best.

Planting Seeds in Soil: Grow Your Plant!

Now that we know seeds need air, water, and warmth, let’s move to the next part of Class Vth EVS Chapter 5 – “Seeds and Seeds”. Let’s try planting seeds in the soil to grow our very own plants.

Materials Needed:

• A small pot with soil
• Seeds (mustard, fenugreek, or coriander)
• Water

Steps:

1. Fill your pot with soil and plant a few seeds.
2. Water them lightly and place the pot in sunlight.
3. Observe each day and see how your plant grows over time.

Questions to Reflect

• How long does it take for the plant to grow leaves?
• What would happen if you didn’t water the plant?

Now that you have grown your own plants, let’s explore various seeds and note differences in their size, shape, and colour.

Collecting Different Seeds: Seed Detective – An Activity From Seeds and Seeds

As stated in the chapter Seeds and Seeds, from class 5th NCERT EVS, every seed is unique in size, shape, and colour! Take a trip to your kitchen and collect different seeds like mustard, coriander, cumin, or rajma. Look closely at each one. How are they different from each other?

Seed Collection Activity

1. Gather various seeds from your kitchen.
2. Create a chart with their names, colours, shapes, and textures.
3. Draw each seed in the chart!

Seed Name	Colour	Shape (Draw)	Texture (Smooth or Rough)
Rajma	Reddish-brown		Smooth
Mustard	Yellowish-brown		Rough
Cumin	Brown		Rough

Questions to Ponder:

• Which seed is the biggest? Which one is the smallest?
• How many of these seeds are used as spices in your home?

Plants That Eat Insects: The Pitcher Plant

Did you know that some plants “eat” insects? Chapter 5 of std 5 EVS named Seeds and Seeds mentions that the Pitcher Plant is a special plant that traps and eats insects, frogs, and even small mice! It attracts insects with its smell, and once the insect lands on it, the plant’s mouth closes and traps it.

The Pitcher Plant, a plant that eats insects!

Fun Fact: Plants that eat insects are called “carnivorous plants.”

Questions:

• Why do you think some plants eat insects instead of getting food from the soil?
• Would you like to see a pitcher plant in real life?

In our journey of Class 5 EVS Chapter 5 – Seeds and Seeds, let’s now have a look at how seeds journey and spread to new places.

How Seeds Travel: The Great Seed Journey!

Seeds can’t walk, but they can travel long distances to find a new place to grow. Let’s explore some ways seeds travel:

1. Wind: Light seeds like dandelions float in the air.
2. Animals: Sticky seeds cling to animal fur.
3. Water: Seeds like coconut float and travel on water.
4. Bursting: Some seeds burst out from their pods!

Dandelion seeds that float in the wind to travel far.

Try This! Seed Travel Activity

• Collect a few light seeds (like saunf or aniseed) and try blowing them. Do they float or fall quickly?

Questions:

• Which seeds fly with the wind? Which seeds are sticky?
• Why do you think it’s important for seeds to spread out?

Let’s now read about an amazing story from the EVS chapter Seeds and Seeds that describes how seeds inspired the invention of Velcro.

Nature Inspires Inventions: The Story of Velcro

One day, a Swiss engineer named George Mestral went for a walk with his dog. He noticed seeds sticking to his clothes and his dog’s fur. When he looked at these seeds under a microscope, he saw tiny hooks that made them stick. This gave him an idea, and he invented Velcro!

Today, Velcro is used in shoes, bags, and many other items.

Close-up of Velcro showing hooks and loops inspired by seeds.

Having looked at how nature inspires inventions, let’s move on with our journey of Class 5th EVS Chapter 5 – Seeds and Seeds. In the next section, let us see how the spreading of seeds makes for tastier meals!

Questions:

• Can you think of other inventions inspired by nature?
• Have you ever used Velcro? What did it feel like?

Foods from Around the World: Powered by Seeds

Did you know that many foods we enjoy today didn’t originally grow in India? Here’s where some of our favourite foods came from:

• Potatoes and Tomatoes: South America
• Chillies: South America
• Cabbage and Peas: Europe
• Coffee: Africa

Imagine your meals without potatoes or tomatoes! How different would they be? So it is the spreading of seeds through various means that allows us to grow various delicious foods from around the world in our own backyard.

Activity: Food Journey Map

1. Draw a world map on paper.
2. Place a dot on each continent and write down a food that originally came from there.

What We Learned

While exploring class 5 EVS chapter 5 “Seeds and Seeds” we discovered:

• How seeds grow, sprout, and need air, water, and warmth to grow.
• The different ways seeds travel to find new places to grow.
• Amazing plants like the Pitcher Plant that “eat” insects.
• How nature inspires inventions like Velcro.
• The journey of foods from all around the world.

Final Reflection: Seeds and Seeds

• What would you like to grow in your garden?
• Can you imagine a world without potatoes or tomatoes?

This chapter “Seeds and Seeds” of class 5 EVS  shows us the incredible journey of seeds and how they connect to plants, animals, and even our favourite foods. Seeds are tiny, but they carry the potential to grow into beautiful plants!

In this chapter Seeds and Seds, we learnt about the factors (air, water, and warmth) that seeds need to grow and the different kinds of seeds. We also learned how seeds travel long distances and help spread plants over new continents. We learned about a unique insect-eating plant called the Finally, we also learned how hooked seeds inspired the invention of Velcro!

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