MATHEMATICSThe month kicked off with a doubt session on fractions, followed by the introduction of decimals. Real-life situations were used to illustrate the practical applications of decimals. Students delved into the topic through a concept map, covering tenths, hundredths, representation on a number line, conversion of fractions to decimals, and arithmetic operations, and real-life situations word problems. The NCERT textbook served as a guide, and students reinforced their understanding through revision worksheets, sample papers, and weekend assignments in preparation for UT2. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0aNbQi2uzI ENGLISHIn November, students explored the theme of sacrifice through O. Henry's "The Gift of Magi." They began with a discussion on memorable gifts, delving into personal narratives. The class probed comprehension, prediction, and vocabulary, connecting the story to their lives. Additional O. Henry works and a video enriched their understanding. Transitioning to poetry, students analyzed "Someone," sharing interpretations and discussing poetic elements. Grammar focused on tense concepts, with a recap of strong and weak verbs. Test preparation for Unit Test 2 included story completion, article writing, subject-verb agreement, and phrasal verbs. The month culminated in an open book test, reinforcing their literary understanding. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAPZC7o6Y9k SOCIAL SCIENCEGEOGRAPHY The Earth is a dynamic and complex system comprised of major realms or spheres that interact and shape our planet's environment. The students learned about the four realms of the Earth and the interconnectedness of Earth's systems, understanding how changes in one realm can have cascading effects on others. The study of these realms helped them gain an understanding crucial for addressing environmental challenges, preserving biodiversity, and ensuring the sustainable use of Earth's resources. Revision for the unit test was also conducted for recapitulation and preparation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jidqt4XTuqs HISTORY The chapter 'First Empire' was introduced with a discussion on our nation's emblem and its importance. The students traced back the history of the national emblem to the rule of Ashoka the Great and were excited to hear the story of Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya. They were amazed to know how Ashoka spread his Dhamma across the world even at a time when there was no internet and well-developed means of transport. They also gained insights into the administration and art of the Mauryan Empire. Finally, they analyzed the various reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire. The students learned the greatest message of Peace and Non-Violence from this lesson. https://youtu.be/d-xJIZb08f0 CIVICS Students were engaged in a project focusing on rural and urban administration. They explored various facets of governance, management, and development in both settings. They researched about the dynamics of both the settings , policies , structure , challenges faced and summarized their key findings connecting with the SDG in a scrap book . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEtjvpMHC_o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAVicFaEXig SCIENCEBIOLOGY The month of November started with the recapitulation of Biology chapters with the help of revision worksheets, Kahoot Quiz, and sample papers. Students gave weekly tests to practice for the upcoming UT-II Examination. Students were able to answer contextual questions related to the various joints in the human body that help in movement. Students were able to appreciate the importance of exercise and diet for healthy joints to delay the aging process. https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5fa8bcbb93ab10001bda39c6/body-movements-class-6 CHEMISTRY "Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may live fearlessly." - Marie Curie With the above zeal in mind and hearts, throughout the month of November, learners understood the composition of air and the importance of each and every component of air. A detailed discussion of all possible reasons for the deteriorating quality of air nowadays was conducted, and learners were asked to think and state the possible measures they can take as responsible citizens of the country and as responsible humans on Earth. Learning during the month was concluded by discussing the back exercise (NCERT) for the chapter, wherein learners presented their points of view amazingly well while answering the questions. PHYSICS Illuminating Perspectives: Unveiling the Journey of Light and the Ingenious Pinhole Camera Students gained an understanding of the fact that light moves along straight paths and explored its interactions with diverse objects, notably mirrors. They delved into the definition of a pinhole camera and uncovered its historical importance in shaping the evolution of photography. By engaging in a practical exercise, they built a rudimentary pinhole camera using everyday materials and detailed its various components. The students also acquired the knowledge that when light encounters a reflective surface, it undergoes reflection by bouncing off. Moreover, they learned about the practical applications of reflection, particularly in the context of mirrors and other reflective surfaces. https://youtu.be/P-UCXpB7I-E https://youtu.be/-euwjLqny0k https://youtu.be/ruFyaM9BsLM https://youtu.be/_K1k7lHlVRI HINDIकविता – फागुन में सावन कविता वाचन सहित व्याख्या करवाई गई | ऋृतु परिवर्तन के कारण प्रकृति में होने वाले बदलाव को समझाया गया | भूगोल विषय से समेकित करते हुए भारत की मुख्य छ: ऋृतुओ को समझाया गया | सतत विकास लक्ष्य -१७ से एकीकृत | लक्ष्य हेतु भागीदारी | व्याकरण – अव्यय (अविकारी शब्द ) विद्यार्थियों को ज्ञात हो सका कि जो शब्द परिवर्तित नहीँ होते वे अविकारी शब्द कहलाते है | शब्द भंडार में विकास | बहुमुखी प्रतिभा – भाषा का ज्ञान | रचनात्मक लेखन – औपचारिक पत्र | लेखन कौशल को विकसित करने में सहायक औपचारिक पत्र का अभ्यास करवाया गया | बहुमुखी प्रतिभा – भाषा का ज्ञान | द्वितीय इकाई परीक्षा सम्पन्न | ICTWhile exploring animation, students delved into different aspects of animation by animating images, drawings, and text. They were guided to draw objects in Animate CC using the brush, fill, and shapes tools. Students learned the difference between designing and animation. They also learned to add the polystar tool, curve tool, selection tool, and different options of the eraser tool. They followed a frame-by-frame technique to control and animate the content of the movie file. They created several projects by incorporating the tools and techniques. SANSKRITपाठ- १२ सम्बन्धकारकः-षष्ठी विभक्तिः , आत्मपरिचय: और पाठ- १३ अधिकरणकारकः-सप्तमी विभक्तिः के व्याकरणिक नियमों को स्पष्ट करते हुए पढ़ाया गया I सभी छात्र संस्कृत पढ़ते समय बेहद उत्साहित थे और अब वे संस्कृत की कार्यपत्रिका को भी अच्छी प्रकार से करने लगे। FRENCHIn preparation for Unit Test 2, students solved a revision sheet which was discussed in the classroom. As part of a writing activity, students described their mothers in French, reinforcing language skills and creativity. Vocabulary related to animals and body parts was covered. To solidify their understanding, students solved textbook and workbook exercises related to these topics. Answer scripts of UT 2 were collectively reviewed, providing valuable insights for improvement. GERMANIn preparation for Unit Test 2, students solved the revision sheet which was discussed in the classroom. Language skills were honed by practicing the grammar exercises from the Workbook. In the month of November, students delved into the topic of talking about a visit through the chapter titled "Ein Besuch". SPANISHThe class prepared for the UT2 syllabus by reviewing and discussing a revision worksheet. Sports play a vital role in our daily lives. In the month of November, students delved into the subject through the chapter titled "¿Qué deportes practicas?" The use of the classbook and a PowerPoint presentation facilitated the sharing of sports names and associated verbs. The chapter ¿Qué haces los fines de semana? covered both weekday activities and those pursued during leisure time. The class also gained knowledge about forming and answering questions related to sports, expressing preferences and dislikes. PHYSICAL EDUCATIONInter-house events for the various games were organised during the PE lessons: Track and field events: 50m, 4x50m mixed relay race, 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m mixed relay, long jump, shot put, and medicine ball throw, Obstacle race, Judo ,Gymnastics and Yoga practice. SPORTS DAY PRACTICE INDIAN DANCEDiwali, the festival of lights, is mainly celebrated in honour of Lord Ram's return to his kingdom in Ayodhya, after staying in exile for 14 years. On this occasion Suncitizens learnt a beautiful dance, an amalgamation of the east meeting the west fusion, demonstrating Ram- The Warrior. DANCE FORM: Kathak & Russian classical Ballet SONG: Ramam Raghavam WESTERN DANCEIn their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt: 1. The combination steps of Bhangra Dance: Shoulder movement, leg taps, leg raise, side shuffle taps 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 contemporary elements to make the art form interesting. DANCE FORM: Bhangra SONG: Jogiya by Surjeet Bindarakhia INDIAN MUSICनवंबर 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 ८ नवंबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने प्रार्थना सभा मे राम आएंगे 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 MUSICIn their Western Music lessons, students learnt: Songs: '10,000 reasons' by Matt Redman Students learnt to sing in solfege scale with different voicing, and breathe control. They sang in groups and individually. They also learnt to create the song in different melodies. Instrument used: Piano, drums, guitar DRAMAIn their Drama lessons, the students delved into the understanding of story dramatization. Since, a story is a simple narrative, there are certain points to consider when planning to dramatize it. To grasp this concept: 1. Story Selection and Scene Creation: Students began by selecting a story, dividing it into scenes, and writing dialogues. 2. Animal Story Transformation: Students chose an animal story, extracted its moral or lesson, and recreated the narrative in a contemporary context for humans. They performed the adapted story. 3. Scene Recreation: Students were organised into groups, assigning each group a scene from a chosen story. They were provided with the script or scene summary, and they worked collaboratively to recreate and perform the scene. 4. Emphasis on Performance Skills: Encouraged students to concentrate on character development, blocking, and using their voices and bodies to convey the essence of the story. 5. Exploration of Physical Theatre and Body Mechanics: To comprehend physical theatre and body movements, students engaged in an activity discussing machines, their components, and how they operate. They explored the idea that machines consist of moving and non-moving parts, differentiated between simple and complex machines, and acted as components of a machine in groups. This activity highlighted the importance of collaboration, teamwork, and synchronization within their teams. VISUAL ARTSIn their Visual Art lessons: Students participated in 'Blink it' competition. Students created composition on given topics i.e Christmas, New Year and Republic Day celebration. They were introduced to rangoli art forms like Mandala and Kolam. Composition: Geometrical designs Art Technique: Free hand, colouring, contour outlining Art tools: Pencil, crayons, scale, crayons, oil pastels, pencil colours, poster colours, acrylic colours Learning Outcome: Development of symetrical drawing skills SDG 4: Quality Education LIFE SKILLSIn their Visual Art lessons: Students participated in 'Blink it' competition. Students created composition on given topics i.e Christmas, New Year and Republic Day celebration. They were introduced to rangoli art forms like Mandala and Kolam. Composition: Geometrical designs Art Technique: Free hand, colouring, contour outlining Art tools: Pencil, crayons, scale, crayons, oil pastels, pencil colours, poster colours, acrylic colours Learning Outcome: Development of symetrical drawing skills SDG 4: Quality Education
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