Mathematics"Algebra is the poetry of logical ideas, where symbols dance and numbers sing in harmony, revealing the elegant patterns that govern the universe." Chapter: Algebraic Expressions Recapitulation of the previous year's concept on Algebraic expression was done through a short oral test. Revision on the topic included variables, constants, terms, coefficient of the variable, and literal coefficient. Expressions, terms, factors, and coefficients, as well as types of Algebraic expressions like and unlike terms, were taught in the class with the help of NCERT Text Exercise questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJr68wc3TM0&t=5s EnglishLiterature: Students ventured into the world of Shakespeare through an excerpt from the play, 'Much Ado About Nothing.' In the unit 'Says Dogberry from Shakespeare', students learnt about a new literary device-- malapropism. The enactment of the play was hilarious and all the students enjoyed reading and dramatizing the extract from the play. Grammar: Students revised reported speech by appearing for a revision test. Writing: Article Writing practice was done in the class as well as in the worksheet to reinforce the concept. GeographyChapter: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION - The Tropical and the Subtropical Region In the month of December, the chapter was introduced and discussed in class. A project was done by the students on this topic. The students learnt to - deduce and comprehend life in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world with a focused study on the Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra basin. - distinguish between the climatic conditions of the Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra basin. - name the species of plants and animals found exclusively in the two aforementioned regions. - they were also able to provide reasons for the depletion of rainforests in the world. - mark the areas drained by the Amazon and Ganga-Brahmaputra rivers. CivicsRevision for UT was done for the chapter "Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities." There's a new chapter called "Understanding Media." Through the media, they gained insight into human connection and interaction. They learned more and spoke about how technological advancements have improved media. They talked about the development of print and electronic media, from radio and typewriters to printing presses, television, and the internet. HistoryChapter: Devotional Paths to the Divine In the month of December, the topics discussed in class were: • The Idea of a Supreme God • Nayanars and Alvars - New Kind of Bhakti in South India • Shankara • Ramanujan • Basavanna's Virashaivism • The Saints of Maharashtra • Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and Yogis • Islam and Sufism • New Religious Development in North India • Kabir • Baba Guru Nanak After studying the chapter, students are be able to recall the factors leading to the development of new and varied religious and spiritual ideas and movements, define the idea and philosophy of Bhakti, elaborate on the idea of Sufism, trace the new religious developments in North India and elaborate on the ideas advocated by Kabir and Guru Nanak. Biology“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature.” The cozy month of December saw our young botanists of grade VII learning about the different ways of growing and reproducing plants. Students learned and made mind maps showing different types of asexual modes of reproduction and vegetative reproduction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN_p20dDrnY Physics"Enlightened Explorations: Unveiling the Mysteries of Light through Hands-On Discovery" As the journey of exploration and discovery unfolded, students not only articulated the fundamental properties of light but also engaged actively in experiments that brought these concepts to life. From the straight-line propagation of light to the intriguing world of mirrors and lateral inversion, their learning experience was enriched by hands-on activities. Armed with practical skills and observational prowess, these young scientists now view the world with a heightened awareness of the captivating interplay between light and surfaces. The next time they encounter the warm glow of a sunset or catch their reflection in a mirror, it will be with a newfound appreciation for the intricate dance of light that surrounds us. Chemistry"What we are doing to the forests of world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and one another." - Mahatma Gandhi With the above feel in hearts and minds, an exciting and educational journey to know our forests better began with a close observation of all the plantations seen in our school garden areas during the garden visit by the learners. A deep insight was provided about the structure of a forest with all the layers in a forest, how forests are helpful to us, and what are the impacts of afforestation as well as deforestation on the texture of the soil in turn. Link to supporting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D2Vb8JxJs8&t=97s Hindiसाहित्य - पाठ तीन प्रश्न - प्रस्तुत पाठ के माध्यम से छात्रों को ज्ञात हो सका कि सही समय पर अपनी शक्तिनुसार किया गया कार्य ही उचित होता है | जीवन मे आगे बढने के लिए केवल दूसरों की सलाह पर हीनिरभर कारय न करते हुए अपनी समझ से भी करना चाहिए | रुसी लेखक टालसताय के बारे मे जानकारी हुआ प्राप्त हुई | (इतिहास विषय से समेकित ) सतत विकास लक्ष्य- ४ से समेकित - कविता - जयगान को पढकर छात्रों मे देश के प्रति राष्ट्रीय भावना विकसित हुई |देश की जयागान की गूँज दुनिया भर में गुंजनी चाहिए | व्याकरण - वृद्धि व अयादि संधि को समझकर शब्दकोश में वृद्धि हुई | ( बहुगुणीय प्रतिभा - भाषा का विकास ) रचनातमक लेखन - औपचारिकपत्र का प्रारुप समझाते हुए नए - नए विषयों पर पत्र अभ्यास | | ICT"Learning HTML and CSS is a lot more challenging than it used to be. Responsive web design adds more layers of complexity to design and develop websites.” The students have learned to simulate web pages with basic web designing tags. They have also learned the rules for writing HTML codes and tags like Heading, Paragraph, Line Break, HR, Comment, Bold, etc. They have prepared a simple webpage using these essential tags and CSS. They explored putting a background color and an image as a background. Sanskritपाठ १२- सुभाषितानि (पदयांशावबोधन और अनुवाद) सर्वनाम शब्दरूप- तत्-एतत्-किम् प्रत्यया: - क्त्वा, ल्यप् , तुमुन् धातुरूप - लोट्लकार , लङ् लकार (दा , पा , स्था , दृश् , गम्, भू , कृ , अस् , लिख् , रक्ष्) को व्याकरणिक नियमों को स्पष्ट करते हुए समझाया गया I सभी छात्र संस्कृत पढ़ते समय बेहद उत्साहित थे और अब वे संस्कृत की कार्यपत्रिका को भी अच्छी प्रकार से करने लगे। खेल दिवस में छात्रों ने बढ़-चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया। उनका उत्साह देखने लायक था। FrenchOur recent Annual Sports Day was a triumph of enthusiasm and dedication from our students. Despite the spirited festivities, we maintained a commitment to academic pursuits through a carefully crafted timetable that seamlessly integrated classes. Academic sessions covered 'erer' verbs, clothing vocabulary, and grammar intricacies, including 'oir,' 're,' and irregular verbs. Students also grasped the concept of using infinitive verbs and explored interrogation techniques with practical examples. Textbook exercises provided hands-on reinforcement. GermanThis month, students acquired skills in discussing both birthdays and greetings. Biographies and Autobiographies of famous German personalities were discussed. Albert Einstein was the focus of the project. SpanishThroughout this month, students experienced the joy of camaraderie while participating in the preparation for the Annual Sports Day. Concurrently, our exploration of the Spanish language and culture continued, with a focus on understanding Christmas traditions in Spain. The theme of clothing took center stage as students expanded their vocabulary and reviewed comparative structures using new adjectives. This afforded the class an opportunity to engage actively in creating their own comparisons. Co-Scholastic Subject ActivitiesPhysical EducationStudents practised for the Oorja-Suncity's Annual Sports Day. Indian DanceCheerleading is an activity in which the participants (called cheerleaders) cheer for their team as a form of encouragement. It can range from chanting slogans to intense physical activity. It can be performed to motivate sports teams, to entertain the audience, or for competition. Cheerleading routines typically range anywhere from one to three minutes, and contain components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting. DANCE FORM: Freestyle/ stunts SONGS: Cup of Life, Waving flag, Taki taki, Gasolina, Chak de, Chhalla, Vande matram Western DanceIn their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt: 1. The combination steps of Contemporary Dance: Shoulder isolations, leg kicks, leg raise, bum rolling. 2. Full body strengthening warm-up routine to keep one injury free and strong 3. Choreography was done keeping the essence of full movement intact and add the commercial elements to make the art form interesting. DANCE FORM: Contemporary SONG: Khoon challa from Rang De Basanti. Indian Musicदिसंबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार । राग,गीत - राम भजन राम आएंगे गीत,नानक आया शबद , लोक गीत राग , रवींद्र संगीत - मेगहेर खोले गीत । प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक । गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक, प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु कक्षा ६ -११ दिसंबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने खेल दिवस मे उत्साहवर्धक गीत का प्रदर्शन विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला ,बांगो,शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा एवं ढपली ) के साथ किया। वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो, बककेट ,टेमरिंड ,कलेप बॉक्स ,कीबोर्ड ,ढोल एवं ढोलकएवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय , हस्तमुद्रा (तीन ताल ) एवं भजनी ठेका । Western MusicSongs: Christmas carols - 'Gloria', 'Auld lang Syn', 'Joy to the world' Students learnt Christmas carols that are sung all over the world. They understood how to sing in a choir, learnt to play different instruments with the chord progression of the song. Instruments used: guitar, keyboard, drums, congo, bass DramaIn the month of December, students learnt about text and subtext in drama. The curriculum included:
Visual ArtIn their Visual Art lessons: Students drew abstract texture landscapes and designed their own constellations. They also completed the art page in their SDG book.
Art Technique: Free hand, colouring, contour outlining, design thinking Art tools: Pencil, crayons, scale, crayons, oil pastels, pencil colours, poster colours, acrylic colours Learning Outcome: Development of imitation and observational skills. SDG 4: Quality Education
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