CLASS VII 2018-19

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Note :

1. Reading and Recitation, Spell Check, Construction of Sentences, Framing and answering Questions will be an integral part of each lesson.

2. Language study will be taken as on-going and integral part of each lesson.3. Listening , Speaking , Reading , Writing and Vocabulary skills will be done according to each

lesson.4. Each lesson will be supplemented by Web Support for better understanding.

I TERM

READER:LESSON 1: Doctor Dolittle learns Animal LanguageLESSON 2: The Brook (Poem)LESSON 3: The Boy with a CatapultLESSON 6: Somebody’s Mother (Poem)LESSON 7: The Ingenious ScientistLESSON 10: Mystical JapanLesson 15 : The Most Important Day

WRITING ABILITY:1. Diary Entry2. Dialogue Writing3. Informal Letter Writing

SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY:Reading and Recitation

SPEECH ABILITY:Reading – an emerging trend or a dying interest?

DEBATE : Is television an effective tool in building the minds of children?

EXTEMPORE’SUGGESTED BOOK FOR READING’

Swami and Friends by R.K Narayan

II TERMREADER:LESSON 9: a Helping HandLESSON 11: The Miller of the Dee(Poem)LESSON 12: The Face on the WallLESSON 13: Macauity, the Mystery CatLESSON 14: Music and ImmortalityLESSON 15: Wandering Singers (Poem)

LESSON 17: Tom Sawyer

WRITING ABILITY:1. Formal Letter writing2. Story – Descriptive Writing3. Message writing

SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY:Biography of any writer or a poet along with illustrations.

SPEECH ABILITY:The best things in life are free.

DEBATE: Poverty is a greater evil to society than illiteracy

SUGGESTED BOOK FOR READING:The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

NOTE: Topics of I Term to be assessed in II TERM are as follows. Language study of Lessons 3 and 7.Diary Entry __________________________

MATHEMATICS

Note : Questions based on Mathematical aptitude , quick calculations , tables , dictation of large numbers and interesting games and activities on mathematical concepts will be done regularly.

I TERMChapter 1: IntegersChapter 2: Fractions and Decimals Chapter 3: Data HandlingChapter 4: Simple EquationsChapter 5: Lines and AnglesChapter 6: Triangle and its PropertiesChapter 8: Comparing QuantitiesChapter 14: SymmetryActivities:

To show multiplication of integers on a number line To represent multiplication of decimal numbers on grid of 100. To verify properties of parallel lines by paper folding To show vertically opposite angles are equal by paper folding

Subject Enrichment Activity: To depict the given data on a double bar graph

Lab Manual Activities: 1, 5,6,7,10,14

II TERM

Chapter 7: Congruence of TrianglesChapter 9: Rational NumbersChapter 10: Practical GeometryChapter 11: Perimeter and AreaChapter 12: Algebraic ExpressionsChapter 13: Exponents and PowersChapter 15: Visualising solid shapesActivities:

To derive formula for number patterns To show that diagonals of a parallelogram divides it into 2 congruent triangles, each having

area equal to half of area of parallelogram.

Subject Enrichment Activity: Make a net of a cuboid and a tetrahedron.

Lab Manual Activities: 11, 12, 15

Note: Topics of I Term to be assessed in II Term are as follows:-

Chapter 4 – Simple EquationsChapter 5 – Lines and Angles

SCIENCE

Note: Demonstration of Practical activities, drawing and labeling of diagrams will be done along with each topic.

I TERM

Chapter 1: Nutrition in PlantsChapter 12: Time and MotionChapter 2: Nutrition in AnimalsChapter 8: Acids, Bases and saltsChapter 11: HeatChapter 7: Elements, Compounds and Chemical Equations[For Reading only]

SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: To make a model of clinical thermometer using waste materials.

EXPERIMENTAL WORK:

1) To test the presence of starch in the given substance.

2) To observe the motion of a simple pendulum.

3) To observe the effect of indicates on acids and bases.

4)To measure the temperature of substances using laboratory thermometer.

II TERM

Chapter 3: Transport and ExcretionChapter 4: Respiration in OrganismsChapter 13: LightChapter 14: Electric current and its EffectsChapter 9: Physical and Chemical ChangesChapter 18: Water (For Reading only)

SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY : To make a model of Newton’s Disc

EXPERIMENTAL WORK:

1) To observe the circulatory system in humans through a working model of heart.

2) To count your pulse rate

3) To observe the property of dispersion through Newton’s Disc

4) To observe the magnetic effect of current

5) To observe a displacement reaction.

NOTE: Topic of I Term to be assessed in II Term

Chapter 2: Nutrition in Animals.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

NOTE: - Each topic will be supplemented with Flow Charts, CDs, Presentations, Map work, story Narration and Outdoor Visits.

I TERM

HISTORYChapter 1: The Medieval World

Chapter 2: The Regional Kingdoms -1(For Reading Only)

Chapter 3: The Sultanate Period

Chapter 5: The Great Mughals

Map Work:

1. On an outline map of India mark the empire of Muhammad Bin Tughluq

2. On the outline map of India mark

a) The extent of Akbar’s empire

b) Important Towns under Akbar – Chittor, Delhi, Jaunpur, Agra, Ajmer

GEOGRAPHY

Chapter 1: Our Environment

Chapter 5: Composition and Structure of Atmosphere

Chapter 6: Weather and Climate

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE

Chapter 1: Democracy

Chapter 2: Pillars of Democracy

Chapter 3: Democracy in Action

Chapter 7: Markets around us (For Reading only)

SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: Choose any three emperors that you have studied. Collect information like interesting anecdotes related to the lives of those emperors, important monuments built their biographical works and make a report.

II TERM

HISTORY

Chapter 7: Towns, Traders and Craftsmen

Chapter 9: Religious beliefs

Chapter 10: Flowering of Regional Cultures (For Reading only)

Chapter 11: Political Formation in the Eighteenth Century

Chapter 6: Monumental Architecture (For Reading Only)

MAP WORK: On the outline map of India, mark the important towns and territories under Shivaji

GEOGRAPHY

Chapter 7: Water

Chapter 8: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife (For Reading Only)

Chapter 10: Life in Tropical and subtropical Regions

Chapter 11: Life in Temperate Grasslands

Chapter 2: Inside our Earth (For Reading Only)

MAP WORK

1. On the outline map of World mark the important cold and warm currents (six each)

2. On the physical map of South America mark

Extent of Amazon basin Countries that form the route of Amazon Basin

3. On the physical map of India mark the five important tributaries of River Ganga

4. On the outline map

Of North America mark the extent of prairies Of South Africa mark the extent of Veld

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE

Chapter 4: State Government

Chapter 5: Media and Democracy

Chapter 6: Advertising

Activity: Prepare an advertisement with a relevant social message

Note: Topics of I Term to be assessed in II Term are as follows:

GEOGRAPHY Chapter 5: Composition and Structure of Atmosphere

SOCIAL & POLITICAL LlFE Chapter 3 : Democracy in Action Life.

GERMAN

I TERMModul – 3:

Lektion 1: Was isst du in der Pause?Lektion 2: MeineSchusachenLektion 3: Was gibtesimFernsehen?Lektion 4: Um wievielUhrstehst du auf?Grammar: All the topics to be covered according to the lessons.

Activities :-

1) Role-play: students exchange dialogues to buy things to eat and drink from a shop/canteen.

2) Students to make and describe their school time table.

3) Mini-dialogue: Students to discuss their likes and dislikes about school subjects.

4) Mini-dialogue : Students to discuss TV programmes and express their likes and dislikes.

Enrichment Activity:

Students to write: (1) Daily routine at school and at home.

(2) Things they would like to do during weekend.

II TERM

Modul -4:

Lektion 1: Kannst du inlineskaten?Lektion 2: Wemgehort das fahrrad?Lektion 3: Wohinfahrst du in Urlaub?Lektion 4: AllesGutezumGeburtstag?Grammar: All the topics to be covered according to the lessons.

Activities:-

1) Mini-dialogue: Students to discuss their hobbies. Which sport/hobby they are good at or not good at. Students express which sport/hobby they would like to learn.

2) Mini-dialogue: Students discuss their holiday plans.

3) Students to make collage about favourite sportsperson in German.

(Name/ date of birth/ country/ field of sports/ awards/ achievements/ personal attributes/ family members etc.)

NOTE: Topics of I Term to be assessed in II Term are as follows:

Fragebilden: Modul 3(Lektion-4)

AkkusativVerben – Modul -3(lection-1, Lektion-2, Lektion-3)

FRENCH

I TERM

Leson 0 : Un Coup d’ oeil sur la FranceLeson 1 : Voila le frere et la sœur de ManuelLeson 2 : Ala Cafeteria

Leson 3 : Mon pays : La FranceLeson 4 : Les parents de manuelLeson 5 : C’est NoelSubject Enrichment Activity

Describe your favourite sportsperson in French.

Class Room Activity

Which season do you like the most? Why? How to make an i-card. Dialogues (Introduction) Make a collage of all ‘ir’ verbs

II TERM

Leson 6: Allons a ‘l’ ecoleLeson 7: Dans un grand magasinLeson 8: Les RepasLeson 9 : Ma MaisonLeson 10 : Une lettre de Rouen

Subject Enrichment Activity: On the physical map of France locate the following.

Neighboring countries Important cities in France Important Rivers Island corse

Classroom Activity

Describe your house in French

Describe your city in French

Dialogue between a shop keeper and a sales person for buying new clothes.

Note: Topics of I Term to be assessed in II Term:

LESON 5 E’EST Noel

FOUNDATION EDUCATION IN TECHNOLOGY

NOTE: Practical demonstration, power point presentations, diagrams, project work will be emphasised in each topic.

I TERM

PROJECT : CARSChapter 1: Car Basic System

PROJECT: MOBILE PHONESChapter 2: IntroductionChapter 3: Parts of a mobilePROJECT: AERONAUTICSChapter 4: Aircraft Basic PartsChapter 5: Principles of FlightSUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: To make a collage of various kinds of mobile phones available.

ACTIVITIES:

1) To observe the cooling system in a car.

2) To observe the brake system in a car

3) To observe the various parts of a mobile.

4) To see a presentation on aircrafts

II TERM

PROJECT: ROBOTSChapter 6: IntroductionChapter 7: Types of RobotsChapter 8: Components of RobotsChapter 9: Robots in spaceChapter 10: Robots in MilitaryChapter 11: Robots in Healthcare

Subject enrichment activity: To make a model of robot using waste material

ACTIVITIES

1) Collect latest information about robots and discuss in the class.

2) Narrate your experience as a robot doctor.

3) Design a military robot on a A4 size sheet.

NOTE: Topic of I Term to be assessed in II Term

Chapter 2: Introduction to Mobile Phones

Chapter 3: Parts of a Mobile.

SOCIAL GRACES

I Term

1. Punctuality (Being on time for attendance and tasks).2. Respect ( A feeling of esteem towards someone out of admiration of a person’s work or

ability or personal traits).3. Self Control (Ability to check words , feeling and actions)4. Hawing good thoughts (always be positive)5. Responsible Citizen(Learning to serve the nation)

II Term

1. Conservation (avoiding waste and pollution of natural resources)2. Valuable Values (Being truthful, kind , punctual and disciplined)3. Be Thankful (Contentment and Discontentment)4. Never give up (Believe in yourself . Accept failures and take it as a challenge).

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Note : Rules , Regulations , Field equipment , Championships and important players of the games to be discussed.

I TERM

1) Basketball2) Roller Hockey3) Badminton4) Athletics

II TERM

1. Table Tennis2. Yoga3. Hockey4. Skating5. Tug of War

CULTURAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I TERM

5) Talent Hunt: Solo Dance, Song, Mono Acting6) Earth Day : Skit to preserve the Mother Earth

7) Music : Patriotic Songs8) Role Play : Freedom Fighters

II TERM

1) Cleanliness Drive – Creating awareness through slogans and flash cards2) Kavi Sammelan3) Dance : Western, Folk, Classical4) Youth Parliament

ART & CRAFT

I Term ART CRAFT

Poster: Save the Energy (Sustainable Development) Paper flower

Stamp Designing Krishna Mukut

Composition: Teachers Day Comic Strip

Human Anatomy (Study of Face, hands, feet) Basket weaving (Newspaper)

Calligraphy – Expression through words

II Term ART CRAFT

Rangoli making Tribal Mask

Creative Expression Chandelier

World of Peace (Int. Peace Day) Mangal Kalash

Abstract – Landscape(Stippling also known as Pointillism) New Year

Decoration

Object Study/ Still Life Wreath

Flower Composition(Water colour Pencils)

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Note: Emphasis will be laid on practical learning rather than theoretical learning.

I TERM

Chapter 1: Computer Languages and Number System

Chapter 2: Knowing about Operating Systems

Chapter 4: Excel 2016 Functions

Chapter 10: Cyber Crimes ad security

Chapter 6: Animations with Adobe Flash CS6 (ONLY FOR PRACTICALS)

Subject Enrichment Activity: Create an animation in Flash using a ball figure and show the zig-zag movement of an object.

Practical Activities: Pg -32, 69, 70, 109, 110, 177, 178

Reading:

Computers and your Health(Pg. 184) National Cyber Olympiads(Pg. 187) Microsoft OneNote 2016 (Pg. – 179)

II TERM

Chapter 3: Windows Movie Maker (only for practicals)

Chapter 5: Advanced Features of Excel 2016

Chapter 7: Introduction to HTML

Chapter 8: Introduction to Photoshop CS6 (only for practicals)

Chapter 9: Cyber Tools

Subject Enrichment Activity: Collect old and new photographs of your family and create a movie with title and effects in Movie Maker.

Practical Activities: - Pg-49, 50, 88, 89, 128, 129, 147, 148, 162

Reading:

E-learning apps(Pg-182) Brainy Personalities(Pg-186) Microsoft Publisher 2016(Pg -181)

Group Discussion:

Pros and Cons of Social Networking.

Note: Topic of I Term to be assessed in II Term – Chapter 2: Knowing about Operating Systems.

WORLD VISION

Note :

1. Newspaper reading , news update , and discussion of all important events will be an integral part of this subject.

2. Some lessons are mentioned for reading only for Knowledge and Information in each unit. Quiz will be conducted on the basis of all such lessons .Other lessons of the same unit will be done in detail.

I TERM

1. The Natural World

2. Things Around Me

3. Science and Technology

4. Language and Literature, Legends & Myths

5. Art & Music

FOR READING ONLY: Pg 14, 26, 28, 33, 38, 42, 44, 52, 59, 60, 62, 64, 71, 75, 82, 89, 92

ITINERARY: Switzerland: Location, capital, cost of travel, airlines, famous cities, places, personalities, currency and language.

Subject Enrichment Activity: Brochure of Switzerland

II TERM

1. SPORTS

2. Number & Logical Skills

3. The World around us

4. Mixed Bag

Only for reading: Pg. 10, 12, 17, 24, 34, 40, 46, 50, 53, 54, 56, 70, 72, 74, 76, 79.

ITINERARY: South Africa: Location, capital, famous places cities, personalities, currency, language & cricket stadium.

Subject enrichment activity: Design the website page on an A3 size sheet of Government of South Africa to promote tourism in their country.

Ist Term topics to be covered in IInd Term Page 22, 23

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