MATHEMATICSIn the month dedicated to geometry, the focus was on two fundamental shapes in mathematics: triangles and circles. Triangles, characterized by their three sides and angles, serve as the foundation for trigonometry, enabling measurements and calculations across various fields. On the other hand, circles, known for their symmetry, hold significant importance in geometry, physics, and engineering. From the elegance of the Pythagorean theorem to the intricate properties of Pi, these shapes reveal the mysteries of the universe. While triangles and circles are distinct geometric entities, they intersect in their ability to inspire awe and enhance our comprehension of the intricate patterns that underlie our world. During this month, students delved into the properties and applications of these geometric topics, equipping themselves to tackle complex questions related to triangles and circles. This not only enhanced their problem-solving skills but also allowed them to visualize the real-life applications of these mathematical concepts. ENGLISHIn August, students delved into a diverse literary landscape, starting with the heartwarming tale of "Mijbil The Otter," fostering empathy and a connection to nature. They then explored the art of observing and identifying "How to Tell Wild Animals" while honing descriptive and analytical writing skills. "The Trees" poem celebrated the beauty and significance of trees in human lives, exploring themes of nature's resilience and renewal. "Fog," another poem, painted a vivid picture of the mysterious and transformative nature of fog, encouraging students to appreciate the enchanting aspects of the natural world. Later, they began with "The Ball Poem," which explored themes of loss and impermanence, prompting reflections on life's fleeting nature. "From the Diary of Anne Frank" introduced them to the harrowing personal account of a Jewish girl during the Holocaust, fostering empathy and historical awareness. In "Bholi," they explored societal perceptions of beauty and the transformative power of education, emphasizing themes of self-acceptance and empowerment. Finally, "The Book that Saved the Earth" offered a humorous and imaginative take on the importance of literature and storytelling, sparking discussions on the significance of preserving knowledge and culture in an entertaining manner. Furthermore, they honed their practical writing skills by mastering the art of writing letters for placing orders and composing letters of complaint, gaining valuable insights into effective communication in real-world scenarios. Moreover, students delved into the realm of data analysis, acquiring the ability to write analytical paragraphs based on various data representations such as bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, tables, and combined data sets. To wrap up the month's learnings, they focused on grammatical exercises and tests, with a strong emphasis on determiners, tenses, modals, subject-verb concord, and reported speech, encompassing commands and requests, statements, and questions. These comprehensive language exercises enriched their grasp of English grammar and usage, paving the way for effective communication and writing skills. SOCIAL SCIENCEGeography: In Chapter 4, titled "Agriculture," students embarked on a journey to explore the world of farming and cultivation. The lesson commenced with a KWL activity, effectively gauging the students' prior knowledge and uncovering intriguing insights. Surprisingly, the activity revealed facts such as crop pollution and the increasing cost of millets compared to wheat and rice, showcasing the students' awareness of agricultural issues. The lesson proceeded with an in-depth examination of crop classification and distribution, complemented by map work that helped students visualize the geographic spread of various crops. The students skillfully connected the lesson to Sustainable Development Goal 1 (Zero Poverty), deepening their understanding of the critical issue of food security. As the chapter drew to a close, students actively participated in creating a question bank, reflecting their engagement with the subject matter and their preparation for future assessments. Civics: In Chapter - "Gender, Religion, and Caste," students embarked on a profound exploration of societal norms and perceptions. The chapter commenced with an inquiry into the societal ideals of an ideal woman across various domains. This exercise aimed to shed light on the multifaceted expectations and roles imposed on women in different spheres of society. Further delving into the complex topic of gender inequality, the class conducted a thought-provoking debate. The discourse on gender equality was seamlessly linked to Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG10), emphasizing the importance of achieving gender balance for a harmonious society. The chapter also unveiled the stark wage disparity between men and women, offering students a clear understanding of this prevalent issue. To provide insights into potential solutions, government initiatives aimed at addressing gender disparities were comprehensively explained. In preparation for the upcoming Half-Yearly examination, the class engaged in a thorough revision, ensuring students were well-prepared to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. History: The History session on the "Rise of Nationalism in Europe" commenced with an engaging discussion, employing a PowerPoint presentation to provoke students' thoughts on the concept of nationalism. The students actively participated, demonstrating their comprehension of nationalism, drawing parallels to their prior knowledge of Indian nationalism. To provide a visual context, the students were shown video clips illustrating nationalism in European countries through external links, namely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IV1INg77VU and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHAoC79uiSw. The session encompassed various facets of understanding nationalism in Europe, covering topics such as "The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation," "Making of Nationalism in Europe," "Age of Revolutions," "The Making of Germany and Italy," "Visualizing the Nation," and "Nationalism and Imperialism." Throughout the session, students were introduced to prominent figures in European history, including Giuseppe Mazzini, Garibaldi, and Chief Minister Cavour. They gained insights into the historical events and ideological underpinnings that sowed the seeds for World War I. SCIENCEBiology: In the chapter "How Do Organisms Reproduce?", the class engaged in a Think-Pair-Share activity to explore the significance of the reproduction function. Students recalled information about two types of reproduction, internal and external fertilization, as well as oviparous animals, viviparous animals, and hermaphrodites. As a math integration exercise, students were assigned a home assignment to create a Venn Diagram for comparing and contrasting asexual and sexual reproduction. Additionally, students crafted a Mind Map in their notebooks, consolidating various methods of asexual reproduction for improved conceptual understanding, incorporating elements of art integration. Furthermore, two lab activities were conducted, involving the dissection of a flower and a kidney bean seed, providing practical insights into the concepts learned. The anatomy of human male and female reproductive organs was thoroughly explained using videos and diagrams, facilitating comprehension through visualization. External resources, including the following YouTube links, were used for supplementary learning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktWirmb6rQw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA3xaIgW8lc Physics: In the chapter "Electricity," the class embarked on a comprehensive exploration of electrical concepts. Their learning journey began with a visit to the physics lab, where they had the opportunity to reinforce their prior knowledge of electricity and identify the essential components of an electric circuit. By engaging with a functioning electric circuit, students gained a firm grasp of fundamental concepts like current, voltage, and the devices used to measure these quantities within a circuit. An illuminating activity was conducted to demonstrate the significance of Ohm's Law, shedding light on the intricate relationship between current, voltage, and resistance and how it is graphically represented for ohmic conductors. Another enlightening activity aimed to differentiate between a rheostat and a variable resistor while exploring the factors influencing resistance in a circuit. To culminate their learning experience, students practiced solving numerical problems directly related to the topics covered in the class. This hands-on approach to comprehending electricity enabled students to acquire a profound understanding of these concepts and their practical applications. Chemistry: In the chapter "Acids, Bases, and Salts," students engaged in comprehensive discussions about various salts and their practical applications in our daily lives. An Art Integration Activity was thoughtfully incorporated into the class to ensure a thorough understanding of the concepts. The learning experience continued with a role-play activity designed to distinguish between the physical properties of metals and non-metals, including their exceptions. Exploring the chemical reactions of metals and non-metals, students participated in hands-on experiments, deepening their understanding of these fundamental concepts. Ionic bonding came to life as students engaged in an activity involving the transfer of electrons using candies, making the concept tangible and memorable. The class delved into minerals and ores, facilitated by hypothetical models, and the extraction processes of ores were elucidated through a flowchart, akin to real-world industrial practices. The intriguing topic of aqua regia and its applications was explained through the lens of V.U.C.A., shedding light on how aqua regia is employed by goldsmiths. To solidify their understanding, a revision session was conducted, including activities and an oral test to recap Chapter 1. HINDIस्पर्श पाठ्य - पुस्तक के पाठ - तताँरा वामीरों कथा का वाचन कराते हुए उसकी विस्तृत व्याख्या कराई गई | पाठ को कराने का मुख्य उद्देश्य छात्रों को पुरानी रूढ़ियों का विरोध करने और अगर वे हमारे मार्ग में रुकावट बनती हैं तो उनको तोड़ देना ही सही है , इसकी जानकारी देना है | पाठ को समझाने के बाद उसकी प्रश्नोत्तरी पर चर्चा की गई | मनुष्यता कविता के माध्यम से छात्रों को एक अच्छा जीवन जीने और अच्छी मृत्यु पाने की सीख देना है | कविता की संपूर्ण व्याख्या कराने के पश्चात उसकी प्रश्नोत्तरी पर चर्चा की गई और कविता से संबंधित अन्य महत्त्वपूर्ण प्रश्न भी कराए गए | पूरक पुस्तिका संचयन के पाठ -2 सपनों के से दिन को पढ़ाते हुए उसकी व्याख्या कराई जाएगी | पाठ को कराने का उद्देश्य स्पष्ट करते हुए उसकी प्रश्नोत्तरी पर चर्चा की गई | सतत विकास लक्ष्य - गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा से एकीकृत करते हुए उन्हें अनुच्छेद लेखन कराया गया | व्याकरणिक विषय - रचना के आधार पर वाक्य भेद कराते हुए उसके अनेकों उदाहरण के माध्यम से विषय को अच्छे से स्पष्ट किया गया | पदबंध की परिभाषा देते हुए उसके भेदों की जानकारी दी गई | विषय को और अच्छे से स्पष्ट करने के लिओए एक अभ्यास पत्रिका हल करने को दी गई | रचनात्मक लेखन के विषय - सूचना लेखन और ई मेल के प्रारूप को स्पष्ट किया गया | इसके बाद छात्रों को इसका लिखित अभ्यास कराया गया | ICTAs the volume of data increases, so does the need for a database management system (DBMS). The students learned about RDBMS - Apache Office - BASE. They created tables in different ways - Design, Wizard, and SQL command. They also practiced a few SQL commands to make changes. A practical session on Queries was conducted, helping them search for and compile data from one or more tables. Additionally, they learned about forms and table relationships. SANSKRITअंतर्विषयक- (कला और साहित्य) से समायोजित करते हुए गीता के ज्ञान की मानाव जीवन में उपयोगिता बताते हुए पाठ: - अभ्यासवशगं मन:’ पाठवाचन और विषयवस्तु से उद्देश्य सहित परिचय प्रदान करना कि - ‘मन को अभ्यास द्वारा वश में किया जा सकता है । मन के वश में होने पर मनुष्य को सफलता मिलना संभव हो जाता है। पाठ के माध्यम से छात्रों को पढ़ने , कर्तव्यपथ पर सकारात्मकता के साथ आगे बढ़ाने के लिए प्रेरित करना। चिंतनक्षमता का आत्मविश्वास और संवर्धन करना । शिक्षणोद्देश्य और बहुगुणीय बौद्धिक प्रवीणता - रचनात्मक लेखन के अंतर्गत विचार विश्लेषण की क्षमता प्रदान कर पठन-श्रवण-कौशल और लिङ्ग वचनानुसार गद्यांशावबोधन संबंधी योग्यता प्रदान करना। हलंत शब्दरुपाणि - सकारान्त , तकारान्त , नकारान्त, समयलेखन , संख्या चित्रलेखन और , पत्रलेखन की पुनरावृत्ति कराई गई । FRENCHIn August, our students enthusiastically embraced the usage of 'Pronom Personnel y' and 'en' with the help of engaging audio and video examples. They further solidified their understanding through extra comprehension practice. Exploring French culture in Lesson 6 enriched their linguistic experience. They strengthened their learning by completing textbook and workbook exercises, while an ASL assessment honed their listening skills. To further reinforce their understanding, students diligently worked on workbook exercises related to Lesson 6. GERMANChapter 7, "Die App, die den Dieb findet" In August, the month was planned to cover the following topics: using adjectives in comparative and superlative forms, ensuring accurate use of prepositions, writing formal and informal dialogues, asking and giving directions, understanding relative pronouns, practicing reading comprehension, and honing email writing skills. A discussion on the use of technology, with a focus on the SDG Quality Education, was held. Students learned to express their opinions on the use of various apps and how they can be beneficial in achieving quality education. SPANISHAugust began with students understanding and discussing questions they would practice during the month. Students focused on the composition of their answers, emphasizing vocabulary and grammar concepts. Through this process, students cleared doubts and revisited topics necessary for their writing skills. To deepen their knowledge of Spanish culture, the class learned about important personalities from Spain and Latin America. PHYSICAL EDUCATIONUnder the guidance of their respective teachers/ coaches, students learnt: Badminton: Evaluation of skills, skill demonstration by students, practice with teacher, 11 points match, Knockout matches and match playing. Gymnastics: Basic floor exercises and balancing beam activities, performed on a padded floor mat, involving a combination of forward roll, backward roll, handstand and artistic exercise, walking and balancing on the beam. Judo: Ushiro Ukemi (Backward fall), Mae Ukemi (Forward fall) Cricket: Batting Basics, Front foot defence, Backfoot defence, Bowling basics, Pace bowling, spin bowling, Fielding drills, Running between the wickets, Practice Matches to apply all the knowledge. Basketball: Shooting Layups: A fundamental shot where a player drives to the basket and shoots the ball off the backboard or into the hoop and Free Throws Football: Push pass, In step receiving the ball, Outstep Receiving and Chest pass, Kicking; Drills to teach In step, Out step, Chip shot, Short and long-distance kicking. Heading and Throwing and Defense. Swimming: Basic Strokes: Front Crawl (Freestyle), Backstroke Shooting (Grade 5 and Above): Shooting Techniques (Timed Fire), Fundamentals of the Shoot: Preparation, Aim, Breathing, Trigger control, Follow through, Scoring INDIAN DANCEThe right way to celebrate the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami is to embrace and follow the teachings of lord Krishna from Bhagwat Geeta. The power of Shree Krishna destroys all your sorrows, enhances your happiness, and creates goodness all around. With this thought, in August students learnt a beautiful Krishna Vandana on the song - "Shri Krishna Govinda" in Kathak style along with beautiful postures, mudras and body balancing. WESTERN DANCEMay the festive vibes of Onam inspire you to embrace the goodness of life, share your blessings, and create beautiful memories with those you cherish. The new choreography started with the enthusiastic Onam dance on the occasion of Onam. Using the contemporary tools and feeling of hasya ras, students learnt an energetic South Indian folk dance. Contemporary tools give students the scope to push themselves to build their flexibility and it is one of the best calisthenic exercise. Patriotic choreography was an amalgamation of contemporary movement and folk authentic using vocals as the secondary tool. The choreography was done in modern style keeping the essence of Tollywood intact. INDIAN MUSICअगस्त माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार । राग,गीत - लोक गीत राग सारंग । प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक । गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक, प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने देशभक्ति गीतो एवं विद्यालय गान का प्रदर्शन विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला एवं बांगो ,ड्रम्स ,गिटार ,बककेट ,टेमरिंड ,कलेप बॉक्स ,कीबोर्ड ,ढोल एवं ढोलक )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 practised: Fight song, Sleeping child, Thousand reasons Music technology used/ taught: Music notation software which is often used for classical and notation-heavy genres that require accurate and detailed score creation, DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) which is used for capturing live recordings, composing synthetic instrument parts with MIDI, and mixing and mastering audio. DRAMAStudents learnt more about using their voices effectively and engaging in speech-related activities. August is the month when India celebrates its Independence. To mark this special occasion and truly grasp its significance, drama students performed a play called "Tiranga" on 15th of August. Additionally, students enacted important moments from India's struggle for independence in their classrooms. In an effort to understand the value of freedom, students also came up with improvised scenes that depicted the challenges Indians faced before gaining independence. This experience really helped them better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom. It is because of these valiant individuals that we enjoy our freedom today VISUAL ARTStudents were introduced to Sanjhi art, which is a folk art of Uttar Pradesh. They were also introduced to make sculptures and canvas as a base of their paintings.
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