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24.2 Importance of plants and trees

Learning objective- The students will learn that plants and trees are

important.

Note:

 Trees are one of the most important parts of our environment.

 They provide habitat for all sorts of insects, birds and other animals.
 Trees are also used as food by humans and animals.
 They not only give beauty to our surroundings but also give us shade in hot

summer.
 They act as the filter to keep our air clean and ecosystems healthy.
 We breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.

 Trees take in carbon dioxide and take out oxygen during the day.
 They provide enough oxygen to keep the proper balance of oxygen in our
atmosphere.

 Trees help to hold the soil tightly with their roots, so it cannot be washed away
by rain.

 As trees are so important for our earth, we must always protect them.
 There is a very popular phrase to describe the importance of trees.
 SAVE TREES SAVE A LIFE.

Learning outcome- The students can tell that plants and trees are important.