Dive into the fascinating journey of food from farm to table with our interactive 'Food: Where Does It Come From?' Class 6 worksheet. Imagine embarking on an explorative adventure where each page unravels the mysteries behind the food on your plate.
This isn't just a worksheet; it's a gateway to unlocking the secrets of nature's bounty. Through a series of engaging activities, you're transported into the world of farmers who toil under the sun to grow the grains, of the vast orchards where juicy fruits dangle from the branches, and of the serene pastures where cattle graze, providing us milk.
As you flip through the pages, match the dots, and answer thought-provoking questions, you're not just learning; you're becoming a part of an epic tale of survival, sustainability, and the cycle of life. This worksheet doesn't just ask, "Where does food come from?" It goes deeper, probing into how each element of nature contributes to the food web, and how our choices impact the environment. It's designed to ignite a spark of curiosity within, making you ponder over the bacon on your plate or the apple in your lunchbox.
By the time you reach the end of this worksheet, you'll not only have expanded your knowledge but also developed a newfound appreciation for the food you consume and the countless hands and natural resources involved in its journey. Join us on this educational expedition, where every answer you uncover is a step towards becoming a more conscious and informed global citizen.
The Different Sources of Food.
Food Where Does it Come From notes for class 6 students
We eat many leafy vegetables. We eat fruits of some plants. Sometimes roots, sometimes stems and even flowers. Some plants have two or more edible (eatable) parts. Seeds of mustard plants give us oil and the leaves are used as a vegetable.
We get food from plants and animals. We know that green plants make their own food from non-living things-carbon dioxide, water and sunlight found in the environment. Green plants are known as producers. They prepare more food than they need, The extra food is stored in different parts of the plant.
We get the following food items from animals.
milk e.g we get from cows, buffalo, goats and camel. Milk is used to prepare milk products such as cheese ghee, curd and ice cream.
Eggs, e.g from hen, duck and quail.
Meat, e.g from hen, fish and goat.
Honey from the honeybee.
Herbivores animals that eat plants cow, goat, horse are examples of herbivores animals. Those animals which eats only flesh of other animals are called as carnivores animals example of carnivores animals are lion, tiger and wolves.
There are some animals that eats both plants as well as flesh, these are called omnivores animals. Examples of omnivores animals are dogs, fox, etc.
Food comes from both natural and man-made sources.
Natural sources of food include plants and animals.
Agricultural crops such as cereals, fruits, and vegetables are common sources of food from plants.