English Language

Essentials of English Grammar & Composition - 8

Term I Unit Test 1

1. Punctuation and the use of Capital Letter

2. Determiners

3. Verbs expressing the Present

4. Words often confused

5. Comprehension (Guided English)

1st Terminal Examination

1. Verbs expressing the Past and the Future

2. Verbs: Modals

3. Verbs: Conditionals

4. 4. Idiomatic Expressions

5. Narrative Composition

6. Comprehension (Guided English)

Project Work on Verbs to be done in small notebook. No. of Pages 15. Students will write

10 examples of verbs in different tenses.

Activity: Extempore. Students will have to speak for two minutes on the given topic

Term 2 Unit Test 2

1. Verbs: Non Finite Forms

2. Active and Passive Voice

3. Comprehension (Guided English

4. Informal Letter

2nd Terminal Examination

1. Comparisons

2. Adverbs

3. Direct and Indirect Speech

4. Words often Confused

5. Argumentative Composition

Project Work on Adverbs to be prepared on chart paper. Students will define Adverbs and

kinds of adverbs with examples.

Activity: Aural Comprehension

Term 3 Unit Test 2

1. Conjunctions

2. Prepositions

3. Phrases and Clauses

4. Comprehension (Guided English)

3rd Terminal Exam

1. Simple Compound and Complex Sentences

2. Transformation of Sentences

3. Words followed by Prepositions

4. Composition: Report Writing

5. Formal Letter

Project Work on Prepositions to be prepared as a poster.

Activity: Book Review

NOTE: The components of english grammar are an integral part of the english language. As

such, everything taught in the class may be expected in all english language tests and

examinations

Mathematics

ICSE Understanding Mathematics - 8

1st Term

1. Rational Numbers.

Operation on rational Numbers and their properties. Number line and word problems.

2. Exponents and Powers.

Laws of exponents. Use of exponents to express small numbers.

3. Square and Square root.

Prime factor method, Division method and application of Square and Square root.

4. Cube and Cube root.

Cube roots of number by prime factorization method, to find cube root through

estimation.

5. Operation on Sets.

Venn diagram. Union of sets, Intersection of sets, Difference of sets, complements

sets and Venn diagram.

6. Percentage and its application.

Converting a percentage into a fraction, ratio, decimal, finding percentage of a given

queerly. Finding increases/decrease percentage, profit and loss, and discount.

Unit Test: Chap-1- Rational Numbers.

Chap-2- Exponents and Powers.

Project - Rational Numbers.

2nd Term

Ch-8- Simple and Compound Interest.

Simple interest and deducing formulae for Compound interest and its application.

Ch-9-Direct and Inverse Variations.

Variation, Direct Variation, Inverse Variation, Problems on Time and Work.

Ch-10- Algebraic Expression and Identities.

Fundamental Concept, Algebraic Expression addition, Subtraction and Multiplication

of Algebraic Expression, Algebraic Identities.

Chat Understanding Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Regular and irregular Polygons. Angle

and some property of a Polygon. Kinds of Quadrilaterals, some special

Parallelograms.

Unit Test: Chap-8- Simple and Compound Interest.

Chap-10- Algebraic Expression.

Project - Kinds of Quadrilaterals and their Properties.

3rd Term

Ch-11- Factorization.

Factorizing by taking out common factors, factorizing in grouping of terms,

factorizing by using identities.

Ch-12- Linear Equation and inequalities in one variables.

Solving Linear Equation of one variables application of Linear Equation and

inequalities.

Ch-14 - Construction of quadrilaterals, Construction of parallelogram, rhombus, rectangle,

Square, etc.

Ch-15 - Circle

Some terms associated with circle, problems related to its Properties.

Ch-18- Menstruation

Area and perimeter of some plane figure, Area of quadrilaterals and Polygons,

Volume of Solid, Surface area of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder.

Ch-19- Date Handling.

Bar graph, Histogram, Pie chart, Chance and Probability.

Unit Test: Chap-11- Factorization.

Chap-18- Menstruation.

Project - Date Handling.

Physics Concise Middle School

TEST AND EXAM CHAPTERS/ TOPICS

1ST Unit Test CH 01. Matter Demonstrating change of state, Solid To

Liquid, Liquid To Gas etc.

Phenomenon of melting, Boiling, Freezing, Condensation, Sublimation, Evaporation,

Vapouration etc.

Compare and contrast the physical

characteristics by observing solids, Liquids

and Gases

Activities to show that melting or boiling occurs at a fixed temperature for a substance

1ST Term Exam CH 01. Matter

CH 02. Physical quantities and measurement

Revision of the previous topics Demonstration of the process of

measurement of density of an irregular

solid and liquid

Comparison of densities of matter in three state, solid, liquid and gas

Flotation and its application

2ND Unit Test CH 07. Sound

Relate pitch and frequency Pitch and frequency in relation to working of

musical instruments

Loudness and amplitude Unit of loudness

2ND Term Exam CH 07. Sound

CH 08. Electricity

Household consumption of electricity Describe safety components Household electrical circuit Phenomenon of static electricity Conservation of charges Conduction and working of electroscope Lightning conductor

CH 01. Measurement and experimentation

( Concise Physics std IX )

Systems of unit and units in S.I system Measurement of length ( principle of vernier,

vernier callipers, screw and screw gauge)

Measurement of time and simple pendulum

3RD Unit Test CH 02. Motion in one dimension

(Concise Physics std IX )

Some terms related to motion scalar and vector

Rest and Motion Distance and Displacement Speed and Velocity Acceleration and retardation Graphical representation of linear motion Equations of motion

3RD Term Exam CH 02. Motion in one dimension

(Concise Physics Std IX )

CH 03. Laws of Motion

(Concise Physics std IX )

Contact and non-contact forces Newtons first law of motion and inertia Linear momentum and Newtons Second

Law of Motion

Newtons Third Law of Motion CH 04. Pressure in fluids and atmospheric

pressure (Concise Physics Std IX )

Pressure in fluids and its transmission Transmission of pressure in liquids; pascal,s

law and its application

Atmospheric pressure Measurement of atmospheric pressure

Chemistry

BOOK TO FOLLOW:- Concise chemistry- 8, by Selina publisher

1st unit Chp- 1 ( Matter)

Chp- 2 ( Physical and chemical changes)

1st term Chp 2 ( Physical and chemical changes)

Chp 3 (Elements, compounds and mixtures)

Activity for 1st term 1)Activity to prove law of conservation of mass

Project for 1st term Draw a well labeled diagram of interconversion of states of matter

and write an experiment sublimation of ammonium chloride in

scrap book

2nd unit Chp- 4 (Atomic structure)

2nd term Chp- 5 (Language of chemistry)

Chp- 6 (Chemical reaction)

Activity for 2nd term 1)Activity to show atomic structure of various elements

Project for 2nd term Write names and valency of various elements and draw their atomic

structure

3rd unit Chp- 7 (Hydrogen)

3rd term Chp- 8 (Water)

Chp- 9 (Carbon and its compounds)

Activity for 3rd term 1)Activity to show hydrogen gas is lighter than air

2)Activity to show dry substances contain water

Project for 3rd term Stick pictures of various sources of water pollution and explain

global warming with a help of a diagram.

BIOLOGY

CONCISE BIOLOGY

1st UNIT TEST

1. Transport in plants

The students understand the

i. Meaning and concept of transportation in plants

ii. Structure and function of xylem and phloem

iii. Diffusion-defination

iv. Osmosis, root pressure, active transport- definition

v. Transpiration

vi. Importance of macro and micro nutrients

ACTIVITY; To demonstrate that the plants lose water through leaves.

1st TERMINAL EXAMINATION

1. Reproduction in plants

The students understand the

i. Meaning of reproduction

ii. Types of asexual reproduction[ basic process along with suitable example]

iii. Sexual reproduction in plants

iv. Structure of a flower

v. Pollination

vi. Fertilization

vii. Artificial pollination

2. Diseases and first aid

The pupil knows the

i. Meaning and categories of diseases

ii. Causative agents, symptoms and prevention of communicable diseases.

iii. Methods of preventing diseases

iv. Vaccination and immunization

v. First aid[burns, bleeding, fracture, unconsciousness, snake bite, stings and

swallowing poison.]

PROJECT; A sexual reproduction in plants.

2nd UNIT TEST

1. Reproduction in humans

The students understand the

i. Meaning and concept of reproduction

ii. Asexual reproduction in animals

iii. Sexual reproduction in human

iv. Main organs of male and female reproductive system.[ location and function]

ACTIVITY: Draw a well-labelled diagram of a sperm and an ovary.

2nd TERMINAL EXAMINATION

1. Endocrine system and adolescence

The pupil knows the

i. Types of glands- exocrine, endocrine[basic concept and differences]

ii. Definition of hormone

iii. Thyroid, pituitary, adrenal and pancreas [location and function]

iv. Adolescence

v. Importance of personal hygiene

vi. Stress management[ meaning of stress, ways to tackle stress]

2. The nervous system

The students understand the

i. Types of nerves

ii. Structure of a motor neuron

iii. Central nervous system[different parts and their functions]

iv. Reflex action

ACTIVITY: Compare and note down the physical changes that have occurred when

you were two years old and your present age. Stick your recent photograph and when

you were two years old.

PROJECT: Poster on small family, happy family

3rd unit test

1. Ecosystems

The students understand the:

i. Meaning of ecosystem

ii. Biotic and abiotic components of ecosystem

iii. Interdependence between organisms[symbiosis ,parasitism and predation]

iv. Forest ecosystem

ACTIVITY: Make a model of any artificial ecosystem.

3rd TERMINAL EXAMINATION

1. The Circulatory system

The pupil knows the

i. Internal structure of heart

ii. Schematic diagram of heart

iii. Blood vessels

iv. Circulation of blood as double circulation

v. Conditions related to the functioning of the heart

vi. Tissue fluid and lymph

2. Food production

The students understand the

i. Bacteria [structure and uses in food industry

ii. Fungi [importance of mushroom and yeast in food industry]

iii. Cultivated crops

iv. Horticulture

v. Organic farming and green revolution in brief

vi. Animal husbandry, white revolution, pisiculture, sericulture and apiculture in

brief.

3. Reproduction in human [IInd term]

4. Transport in plants [ Ist term]

PROJECT: Role of micro-organisms in food industry, [Basic process involved]

Any five recipes which are prepared using micro-organisms. [Ingredients and method

of preparation.]

History / Civics Focus on History / Civics

MARCH - MAY

HISTORY -THEME -Nationalism

The students will learn about -

What is nationalism, causes , events and effects of American revolution , French

revolution, role of philosophers and Napoleon Bonarparte.

Activity - Collect information about the wars and reforms of Napoleon.

THEME - The American Civil War

Students will learn about - Causes of the war , events and results , role of Abraham Lincoln

ASSIGNMENT - Picture study . Make a chart showing important phases of civil war .

REVISION AND FIRST UNIT TEST

MAY - JULY

JUNE -THEME -HISTORY- The Great Uprising children will be able to

explain the causes for the uprising

locate the centres on map.

discuss the results .

know the immediate cause

THEME - CIV- PARLIAMENT

Childern will be able to -

know the composition of Indian Parliament

powers of Loksabha and Rajyasabha

powers and functions of parliament.

how bill becomes a law ?

JULY -THEME HIS - India's freedom struggle 1

Rise of nationalism

Political associations

Indian national congress

Swadeshi and boycott movements.

Morley minto reforms

PROJECT -Prepare a colourful presentation of the progress in textile industry in your scrap

book. Also explain the results .

FIRST TERM EXAMS

AUGUST -THEME -HISTORY -India's freedom struggle -2

Children will understand -

The revolutionaries

The Muslim league

emergence of Gandhi

Rowlett act

Khilafat movement

Monteque reforms

THEME -CIVICS -The Union Executive

Students will know about -

The president

Powers and election

SECOND UNIT TEST

SEPT -OCT -

THEME -HISTORY -Struggle for India's freedom -2

Students will learn about-

Causes for peasants and workers revolt

Simon commission .

Revolutionary movements.

Civil disobedience movement

The Government of India act

Quit India movement

Mountbatten plan

The Indian Independence act

THEME -CIVICS - JUDICIARY

Students will update their knowledge about -

Functioning of judiciary

What is a writ?

How Lokadalats work ?

Their advantages.

PROJECT -A debate -Do you think English had been helpful in making India a progressive

nation ?

SECOND UNIT TEST

NOV -DEC

THEME -HISTORY -The Harappan civilization

Students will discuss -

Structure, location ,drainage , society, houses, roads, art, religion and sculpture of Indus

valley people .

- THEME -HISTORY -Early Vedic and Later Vedic civilization

Students will learn about -.

The coming of Aryans

vedic language and culutre

vedas

stages of man's life

education

amusements

religion

comparision between early vedic and later vedic

THEME -CIVICS -Our Constitution

Students will get the knowledge of

meaning , formation, features. Preamble of the constitution -its significance.

3rd unit test

DEC -JAN

HISTORY THEME - The Mauryan Empire

Students will be aware of -

Mauryan administration

Mauryan rulers

Sources

THEME - CIVICS - Fundamental rights and duties.

Students will learn about -

Meaning and importance of rights.

Types of rights.

Limitations. duties enshrined in the constitution

How are they related to each other

Directive principles - meaning and importance

THEME -Election process

Students will be updated with - the election process

Types of election

Role of Electoral College

Need of impartial election

Election of president and vice president

Role of political parties

PROJECT-List any five fundamental rights and duties you want to be implemented in your

school.

Geography

Modern Cert. Geography ICSE P.1

Ch: 1: Our World.

Sub Topics:

a) Shape of the Earth.

b) The Earth as an Oblate Spheroid.

c) Size and Measurement of the Earth.

d) The Moon.

e) The Earth, A unique Planet.

Project: Make a Grid System on the Globe (Two Dimensional).

1st Term

Ch - 2 : Geographic Grid- Latitudes and Longitudes.

Sub Topics:

a) The Earth Grid.

b) Geographic Grid.

c) Latitudes.

d) Latitudes and the heat zones of the Earth.

e) Climate zone of the Earth.

f) Longitudes.

g) Local Time.

h) Standard Time.

i) Time Zones.

j) The Prime Meridian.

k) International Date Line.

l) Great Circles and Small Circles.

Ch - 3 : Motion of the Earth.

Sub Topics:

a) Rotation of the Earth.

b) Revolution of the Earth.

c) Suns Position and Seasonal Changes.

d) Seasons and Duration of Day and Night.

e) Twilight and Dawn.

Ch - 4 : Structure of the Earth.

Sub Topics:

a) Layers of the Earth.

Activity: Mark the Various Climate Zones of the Earth and the Latitudes

between which they are Found.

2nd Unit

Ch: 5: Landforms of the Earth.

Sub Topics:

a) Type of mountain.

b) Type of Plateaus.

c) Type of Plains.

Ch: 6: Materials of the Earths Crust-Rocks.

Sub Topics:

a) Different between Rocks and Minerals.

b) Types of Rocks.

c) Rock Cycle of Transformation.

d) Economic Significance of Rocks.

Project: Weather records: Maintaining and interpreting weather

Records as found in the newspaper for atleast one Season.

2nd Term

Ch-10: Movements of Oceans.

Sub Topics:

a) Meaning of Hydrosphere.

b) Oceans.

c) Tides.

d) Ocean Currents- the Indian Ocean Current.

e) Effect of Ocean Currents.

Activity: Draw a Labelled Diagram of an Anticyclone in the Northern

Hemisphere.

Ch-11: The Atmosphere.

Sub Topics:

a) Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere.

b) Layers of Atmosphere.

c) Importance of Ozone Layer.

d) Global Warming.

Ch-12: Isolation.

Sub Topics:

a) Isolation.

b) Heating of the Atmosphere.

c) Factors Influencing Weather and Climate.

d) Heat Zones.

3rd Unit

Ch: 13: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds.

Sub Topics:

a) Meaning: Factors Affecting the Atmospheric Pressure.

b) Major Pressure Belts of the Earth.

c) Wind.

d) The Planetary Wind Belt of the World.

e) Shifting of Major Pressure and Wind.

f) Periodic Winds.

g) Jet Stream.

Ch: 19: Uses and Study of Maps.

January to February:

Sub Topics:

a) Types of Maps.

b) Scale of a Maps.

c) Representative Fraction.

d) Measuring Distance on Maps.

e) Gradient.

f) Location Reference.

3rd Term

Final Exam.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

IT Syntax For ICSE - 8

TERM SYLLABUS

1ST Term

Unit Test ----- ( 20 Marks)

Chapter 1 : Networking Concepts

Chapter 2 : Log on to Access

Project ----- ( 10 Marks)

Make an informative presentation on, Basic Networking Concepts.

Collect information about the various devices and components that are

used for setting up the network ad about the types of network.

Term----- ( 70 Marks) ----(60 +10 Lab)

Chapter 3 : Working with tables

Chapter 4 : Working with Queries

2nd Term

Unit Test ----- ( 20 Marks)

Chapter 9 : Understanding HTML

Project ----- ( 10 Marks)

Create a web page on the topic: My Favourite Sports Personalities.

Insert images of players using image tag and write two paragraphs

about each player. Use the required HTML tags to beautify your web

page.

Term ----- ( 70 Marks) ----(60 +10 Lab)

Chapter 10 : Using list and creating a table

Chapter 11 : Surfing Internet

3rd Term

Unit Test ----- ( 20 Marks)

Chapter 5 : Adobe Photoshop CS3

Chapter 6 : More on Photoshop CS3

Project ----- ( 10 Marks)

Create a four function calculator. The program requires the user to

enter two numbers and an operator. It then carries out the specified

arithmetical operations:

Addition, Subtractions, Multiplication and Division of two numbers.

Term ----- ( 70 Marks) ----(60 +10 Lab)

Chapter 7 : Introduction to Java & Blue J

Chapter 8 : Decision control structures

Objective and scope: Identify and list out the objectives of each session, so that students

learning are focused.

Practical Lab exercises: To be done on the computer. Exercise can be divided based on

number of classes.

Instruction for working on the computer: Ask the students to carry the book and lab copy

to the computer lab in order to try out as many instructions on the computer as possible.

Assignment: To be done by students at home.

Book exercises: To be done in the class so that problems can be solved.

Smart Classroom: To teach computers using smart classroom methodology:

Art & Craft

Pooja More Steps in Art & Craft - 8

TERMS TOPICS

1ST TERM Concept of colours , Grades of pencil , Texture-pen and ink

, Perspective , Curling (paper) , Vegetables composition ,

still life , Study of flower and leaves , Face study , Birds

study , Animals study , Flower composition , Still life ,

Proportion - human figure head , face .

HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

Project - Types of Lines

CRAFT WORK -Bird , Fan

2ND TERM Land scape , Pencil shading , Motif , Portrait - (pen and ink

, pencil shading , pencil colour , water colour )Festival

scene Crayon shading , Wax colour ,

CRAFT WORK - Curtain , Hanging bag

3rd TERM Land scape -( water colour , wash technique , pastel ,

monochrome ) Clay model - tortoise , car , Rangoli ,

Calligraphy , Commercial art , Folk painting , Rajasthan

painting , Charcoal painting , Rhythm of dance , Miniature ,

Modern art , Poster design , Photo frame , Mehandi design ,

Paper collage , Photo collage

CRAFT WORK - Door mat

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