Question

Divide the class into five groups. Discuss in the group the following points. Give one point to each group.

1. Seeds regerminate from another seed.
2. Plants and flowers wilt and become one with the earth.
3. Cactii thrive in the desert region.
4. Bare nature turns green in spring.
5. Caterpillar turns into butterfly.

Each group will present their discussion in front of the class.

Answer 1

1. Seeds are the reproductive body of the plants. They contain the root and the shoot of the plant. When a seed comes in contact with soil and water, the process of germination starts. The root goes deep into the soil while the shoot grows above the soil. This shoot then turns into a plant and the plant bears fruits and flowers. The fruits and flowers contain seeds. When these seeds go into the soil, the germination process starts all over again. This is how the life of a plant comes to a full circle and thus, seeds regerminate from other seeds.
2. Plants and flowers have a limited life after which they start wilting. Once they start to wilt and fall to the ground, they go back to the soil due to the rainfall or the grazing animals in the area. Plants and flowers biodegrade and mix with the soil. They give back certain nutrients that help improve the quality of the soil. Humans can learn a lot from these plants and flowers as they do not refuse to accept change. They live happily and go back to nature with pride as it is important to live life fully.
3. Cactus thrives in a climate that is dry and lifeless. It even grows flowers. It reminds us that life is not always easy and conditions can be difficult at times, but what we do in such tough times shows us and others what kind of a person we are. Therefore, the cactus teaches us to be ourselves no matter where we are and what condition we are in.
4. Seasons come and go. It is a continuous cycle that has been going on nonstop since the dawn of time. Autumn is the season where the trees drop their leaves and are left uncovered. Many species of trees bear no flowers or fruits in Autumn and Winter. But as the Spring season sets in, the flowers begin to grow and the trees start bearing fruits. This shows us that change is the only constant in the world. No matter how things are today, tomorrow they will be better. Just like the trees are rewarded for their patience with fruits and flowers, we too will be rewarded if we are calm and patient. The only thing we need to remember when we are facing problems is that nothing stays forever and something good is waiting for us even if we are experiencing something bad right now.
5. A caterpillar wraps itself up in a cocoon and roughly four weeks later, it comes out as a butterfly, but this process is very difficult. Just like the caterpillar, change is also necessary for humans. We should keep making ourselves better with time; instead of staying the same person we were five years ago. We can only hope to make the world a better place if we improve ourselves each day. Therefore, it is important that we use the knowledge that we gather, the people that we meet, and the experiences that we have to further develop ourselves.