Syllabus for Class VI for the year

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1 English Literature: Syllabus for Class VI for the year Taro s Reward (a Japanese story retold) Asian values, a hint of magic. Focuses on hard work, sincerity, care and respect for the elderly, especially one s parents. 2 A House, a Home (by Lorraine M. Halli) 4 A Different Kind of School (by E.V.Lucas) Difference between house and home (drawing children s attention to the fact that there s no place like home). An important Social concern for the differently-abled is addressed. 5 Beauty (by E-Yeh-Shure) What is Beauty? Where is it found? The concept is explained. 6 The Quarrel (by Eleanor Farjeon) A poem on the different moods of siblings- the loving bond between them in spite of their quarrels. 7. Who Did Patrick s Homework? (by Carol Moore) 8. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Scholastic Publication) Magical Realism--self help is the best help. Focuses on self motivation. Long Reading Text 1 Fair Play by Premchand (retold) A story about relationships. What is more important friendship and enmity, or a sense of what is right and wrong? 2 The Wonderful Words (by Mary O Neill) Highlights the importance of words and languages in dayto-day life. 3 A Game of Chance (Anonymous) What happens when one becomes too greedy? Is there anything called luck and who is considered to be lucky? 4 The Banyan Tree (by Ruskin Bond) Adventure and Wildlife. 5 Vocation (by Rabindranath Tagore) 6 Where Do All the Teachers Go? (by Peter Dixon) The importance of every job or piece of work is highlighted. Are teachers ordinary or special? What do children think about their teachers? 7. Desert Animals (Anonymous) Different Animals found in the desert. How they adapt to their

2 habitat. 8. Taro s Reward From 9 The Quarrel From 10. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Scholastic Publication) Long Reading Text English Language : (Writing Skill) 1 Short Story writing Format (heading), assimilating ideas based on pictures or clues and formulating a story maintaining the plot, characterization and environment 2. Diary Entry Format, proper usage of language, expression and imagination 3. Comprehension Acquire the skill of comprehending a given passage by answering questions related to the passage Grammar 1. Direct-Indirect Speech Clear understanding of spoken and reported speech, also correct usage of Tense, Pronouns, Adverbs and Punctuation 2. Tenses (Simple, Clarity of time/ proper usage of verbs Continuous, Perfect) 3. Prepositions Understanding the usage of Preposition to express relation between noun & other parts of the sentence Sl.No Concept Content Writing Skills 1 Formal Letter (application to the principal) Format, correct usage of language and expression 2 Paragraph Writing Description of Places 3. Comprehension Acquire the skill of comprehending a given passage by answering questions related to the passage Grammar 1. Active- Passive Voice Placement of subject and object in a sentence understand the change in verb forms.

3 2. Subject Verb Agreement Verb must agree with its subject in number and person. 3. Conjunctions Words used to join words, phrases and sentences together. 4 Interjection Understand the concept and usage of such words as Hurrah! Alas! Lessons to be included from the - Taro s Reward The Quarrel Note: Grammar & Writing Skill Syllabus of will be included in the Bengali Literature (2 nd Language) 1 Sekaler Kolkata Story of Kolkata 2. Abak Jalpan Funny story about Drinking water. 3. Sukh Dukkho Happiness and sorrow is part of human life. 4 Hira Kuni Love of mother towards her child is eternal 5 Kaane Khato Bansidhar A funny story 6 Jonaki In this poetry beauty of fireflies have been described. 7. Jakhan chotochilam - Bhawanipur About the childhood of Satyajit Roy 8. Jakhon Choto Chilam Garpar About the childhood of Satyajit Roy

4 1 Chilka Bhromon Lifestyle of fisherman of chilka island. 2. Mach Friendship between human and fish 3. Boi Toi It is required to love nature along with studies. 4. Kolombaser Abishkar A story about Kolombas 5. Gyani Practical knowledge cannot be earned by bookish knowledge. 6. Akhil Majhi A poem on boatman Akhil Majhi. 7. Jokhon Choto chilam- Iskule About the childhood of Satyajit Roy 8. Jokhon Choto chilam- Chutite Baire About the childhood of Satyajit Roy 9. Hira Kuni From Bengali Grammar (2 nd Language) : 1. Grammar Swaro Sandhi, Pader shreni bibhag,natya bidhansatya bidhan,karok o bibhakti,samarthak sabda,biporit sabda. 2 Essay writing, Letter writing 3. Comprehension 1. Grammar Lingo, Bachan, Sabda pad bakyo, Padantar, Sadhu O Chalit Bhasha, Pray samochharito vinnarthak sabda, Swaro sandhi 2. Story Writing 3. Letter, Essay and Letter writing

5 Hindi Literature (2 nd Language) 1. Wah Chiriya Jo Kavi Ne Man Ki Kalpanao, Manushya Ke Guno Ko Chiriya Ke Madhyam Se Ijagar Kiya Hai 2. Nadan Dost Bachchon Ki Masumiyat, Pakshiyon Se Prem Par Adharit Kahani 3. Aksharon Ka Mahatva (Project) Akhsharon Ki Khoj, Vicharon Ko Prakat Karne Ka Madhyam 4. Sathi Haath Badhana Mehnat. Ekta Aur Sahyog Se Safalta Prapt Karne Ki Kavita 5. Aise Aise (Extra Reading) School Se Bachne Ke Bahane Par Hasya Katha 6. Ticket-Album Bachchon Ke Shauk Aur Paristhitinusar Unke Vyavhar Mein Paribartan Par Kahani 1. Jo Dekhkar Bhi Nahin Dekhte (Aatmakatha) Sharirik Akshamta Ke Bawjud Manobal Ke Sahare Lakshya Ke Prapti Ki Kahani 2. Jhansi KI Rani (Kavita) Jhansi Ki Raani Lakshmi Bai Ki Virta Ki Gatha Tatha Desh Bhakti Ki Prerna 3. Naukar (Nibandh) Aatmnirbhar Banne, Kaam Ka Mahatva Samjhane Par Mahatma Gandhi Ki Shiksha 4. Van Ke Marg Ram, Lakshman Aur Janki Ke Vanvaas Ki Yatra Par Kavita 5. Wah Chiriya Jo 6. Nadan Dost From

6 Hindi Language (2 nd Language) 1. Vyakaran Varna-Vichar Karak Bhed Sahit (Revision) Sandhi Bhed Sahit 2. Shabd Bhandar Paryayvachi, Vilom Sabdh, Muhaware Anek Shabdo Ke Liye Ek Shabd Samanarthi Sabd, Lokoktiyan, Vinnarthak 3. Rachnatmak Lekhan Nibandh Lekhan Patra Lekhan (Anaupacharik Patra) Apathit Gadyansh Sl. No Content Concept 1. Vyakaran Vaachya (Kartari,Karma Tatha Bhav) Kriya Bisheshan Bhed Sahit 2. Shabd Bhandar Paryayvachi, Vilom Sabdh, Muhaware Anek Shabdo Ke Liye Ek Shabd Samanarthi Sabd, Lokoktiyan, Vinnarthak 3. Rachnatmak Lekhan Nibandh Lekhan Patra Lekhan (Anaupacharik Patra) Apathit Gadyansh Bengali 3rd Language Sl.No Concept Content 1 Understanding of Bengali letters-swarabarna and vyanjan barna A to ou kar (read and write). Kaw to Chandrabindu. 2. Sankhya siksha 1 to 10 number and words. 3. Bicitra Path(pg 1 42 Except-21,22) Sahaj Path (protham Path)

7 1. Bengali juktakhar Words with B- phala,j- phala, R- phala,n phala,l- phala. 2. Bengali months, Seasons, days 12 months, 6 seasons and 7 days name. 3. Number and words 1 to Bcitra Path Page Sahaj Path Ditio,Tritio Path. Hindi 3rd language 1 Preliminary stage of vowels and consonant. Maatra- Aa Se Ae Tak.Maatra Ka Se Gya tak 2. Vowels Swar Varn 3. Consonants. Vyanjan Varn 4. 1 to 50 in figures and 1-10 in words Counting 5. Anubad English to hindi and hindi to English. 6. Poetry - Jhula It s a fun poem on swinging 7. Prose Bandar aur Gilahari It s a story based on friendship

8 1. All matras Sabhi, Matray(Ref,Paden,Sanyuktakshar) 2. Poetry - Aam Ki Tokri Aam Par Ek Kavita 4. Poetry - Patang Based on kite flying 5. Prose Gend aur balla Story based on playing of cricket 7. Saptah aur mahino ke naam. Names of days and months. 8. Anubad English to hindi and hindi to English. 9. Counting in figures 50 to 100.In words-11 to 25. Counting in hindi. 10 Vakya banao. Make sentences Mathematics 1. Knowing Our Numbers and Playing with Number System 2. Introduction to Constant and Variables in Simple Context - Number System - Factors and Multiples - Integers - Algebric Expression - Linear Equation in One Variable 3. Basic Geometrical Ideas - Line Segment, Ray and Lines - Parallel Lines - Angles and their Measurements - Construction (Using ruler and compass) - Circles

9 1 Review of Number System through Fraction and Idea of Decimal 2 Basic Concept of Commercial Mathematics - Fractions - Decimals - Ratio, Proportion and Unitary method 3 Understanding Elementary Shapes - Polygons - Triangles 4 Concept of Perimeter and Introduction to area of Geometrical Figures - Quadrilaterals - Concept of Perimeter and Area 5 Basic Concept of Statistics - Data Handling - Pictograph - Bar Graph Science: (Physics) 1. Motion and Measurement of Distances Story of transport, How far have you travelled? How wide is this desk? Some measurements, Standard units of measurements, Correct measurement of length, Measuring the length of a curved line, Moving things around us, Types of motion 2. Light Shadows and Reflection Opaque, Transparent, translucent objects. Luminous, non luminous objects, shadow, Pinhole camera.

10 1. Fun with Magnets Magnet, magnetic material, Magnetic pole, magnetic field, magnetization, demagnetization. 2. Electricity and Circuits Electricity generation, Hydel power, Thermal power and atomic power plant. Dry cell. Solar cell, Conductor and insulator. 3. Light Shadows and Reflection From Chemistry: 1. Fibre to fabric Variety in fabrics, Kinds of fabrics Some plant fibres and their uses Development of clothing materials 2. Sorting Materials into Groups Objects around us Important properties of materials How are materials grouped? 3. Separation of substances. Mixtures Homogenous and heterogeneous. Pure substance and Impure substances. Separating the constituents of a mixture.

11 1. Changes around us. The ways to bring a change. Factors effecting changes- pressure stirring reversible and irreversible changes. Physical and Chemical changes. 2. Water Importance of water, occurrence of water, water cycle,heavy rain, Drought,Rain water harvesting. 3. Air around us About air, Atmosphere, Respiration by organisms, Uses of air INCLUDED IN ANNUAL EXAMINATION: Sorting Materials into Groups Biology: Half Yearly 1. Food: Where does it come from? SOURCES OF FOOD 2. Components of food NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FOOD WE EAT 3. Getting to know plants STUDY OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE PLANT AND THE PARTS OF PLANTS WE EAT 1. Body movements ABOUT THE SKELETAL SYSTEM AND THE MOVEMENTS OF OUR BODY 2. The living organisms and their surroundings HABITATS OF DIFFERENT ANIMALS 3. Garbage in, Garbage out WASTE MANAGEMENT 4. Getting to know plants

12 Social Science (Geography) 1. The Earth in the Solar System Students are made aware about Astronomy which is the scientific study of the positions, motions, distribution and composition of celestial bodies. 2. Globe: Latitudes and longitude Students learn about Erathosthenes, the Greek philosopher and mathematician, who made his calculation of the Earth s size, and realized that any place on the Earth could be located with a basic grid of lines of Latitudes and Longitudes. 3. The Motion of Earth. The variety of life on earth depends, to a very great extent, on the spherical shape of the earth. The daily movement of the Sun s path across the sky, the changing lengths of day and night and the annual cycle of seasons provide the fundamental controls for air temperature, wind, ocean currents and precipitation, all of which make up the Earth s climate 4. Major Domains of the Earth From the standpoint of the environment of Man, the most significant zone of the solid Earth is the thin outermost layer- the Earth s crust. The hydrosphere consists of all the Earth s water, on the surface, in the ground and in the air. Within the biosphere a complex series of cycles operate, all of which are powered by solar system. 5. Major landforms of the Earth Volcanic and tectonic activities are constantly elevating parts of the Earth s surface,while opposite processes are continuously removing material from higher elevations and moving them to lower elevations. The Earth is a dynamic body, constantly changing.

13 1 Major landforms of the Earth Volcanic and tectonic activities are constantly elevating parts of the Earth s surface,while opposite processes are continuously removing material from higher elevations and moving them to lower elevations. The Earth is a dynamic body, constantly changing. 2 Our Country- India India s past is linked with the river Indus from where its present name originated.the students learn about the Republic of India and Bharat which comes from the legendry Bharata dynasty which ruled the northern part of the country 3,500 years ago. 3 India: Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife India is a large country and this results in sharp climatic contrasts. Students learn about the types of forest s and their distribution; variation in the amount of rainfall and variation in relief. They learn to protect the wildlife by following the government norms. 4. Globe: Latitudes and longitude From 1 st term 5 Motions of Earth History: 1 On the Trail of the Earliest People To know the Prehistoric Man and the Early Societies. 2 In the Earliest Cities. The First Cities of the Indian Subcontinent 3 Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic. The Vedic Age and Vedic Values 4 Understanding Diversity Unity in Diversity

14 1 New Questions and Ideas New Religion-New Philosophical Ideas 2 Ashoka,the Emperor who gave up War Greatness of Magadha and Ashoka 3. What is Government? Government in its Various Forms Computer: 1 Ch-1 : Computer Language Machine Language (First Generation) Assembly Language (Second Generation) High Level Language (Third Generation) Latest High Level Languages (Fourth Generation) Language Processors 2 Ch-3 : Advanced Features of MS - Word Spelling and Grammar Thesaurus Find and Replace Mail Merge 3 Ch-7: Algorithms and Flowcharts Algorithms Flowcharts Features of a Flowchart Flowchart Symbols and Examples Loop 4 Ch-8: Introduction to QBASIC Starting QBASIC QBASIC Interface QBASIC Statements Elements of QBASIC Operators Saving a Program Opening an Existing Program Executing a Program Exiting QBASIC

15 1. Ch-5 Introduction To Ms-Excel Starting with MS Excel and the advantages of it. 2. Ch-10 Introduction to Flash CS6 Working with Flash 3. Ch-11 The Internet as Post Office Some features of Internet Art Sl. No Subject Concept Content 1 Drawing and coloring Summer, Human figure. Concept on summer season. Human figure drawing and coloring. Concept of proposition. Water color style and shading, sketch and shading of pencil drawing and sketch, color tone. 2. Craft and coloring Collage (Cloth) Composition with collage technique, using cloth as medium. Using of color tone wit fabric.- 3. Commercial work Greeting s card Individual based topic. 4. Project Indian puppet Related to Indian puppets.

16 Sl.No Subject Concept Content 1. Drawing and coloring Festivals Religions festivals, related to festivals of winter seasons, costume design related to different festivals, fun related to festivals and its related activities. Composition shading tones of pencil shading and water color concept. 2 Craft and colouring. Collage Compose design of collage with different kinds of medium. 3. Project Cartoons Individual based topic 4. Commercial work Poster design On topic basis. Physical Education; a) Warming up exercises b) Physical Fitness Training Speed training Endurance Training Strength Training Agility Training c) Recreational Games Hand Ball Basket Ball Cricket Football Throw ball Badminton Volley Ball ****************************************************************

17 Syllabus for Class VII for the year English Literature and Grammar: Literature : 1 Three Questions by (Leo Tolstoy) Quest for Wisdom, Philosophy of Life, Self Realization and Value Inculcation). 2 The Shed (by Frank Flynn) Neglected state of Sheds, Rhyming Words. 3 The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom (by William Elliot Griffis) Underscores Values such as Honesty, Compassion,with a hint Of Magical Realism, Determination to get past Personal Setbacks. 4 The Rebel (by D.J.Enright) A poem that talks about a fellow who disagrees with others all the time- a Rebel. 5 A Gift Of Chappals (by Vasantha Surya) Focuses on values such as sincerity, care and compassion. 6 Quality (by John Galsworthy) Treating one s profession as an art. 7. Chivvy (by Michael Rosen) A short poem that teaches us good manners, social etiquette and how to conduct oneself pleasantly in the company of seniors in any situation. 8 Treasure Island by R.L Stevenson (Scholastic Publication) Long Reading Text Grammar: 1 The Sentence 2 Reported Speech Variety of exercises to reinforce the concept of kinds of sentences. Clear understanding of spoken and reported speech, also correct usage of tense and punctuation 3 Adverbs Understanding the usage and correct position of Adverb. sentences followed by the correct usage of question tags. 4 Adjectives and degrees of Concept of the describing words

18 comparison 5 Tenses Clarity of time/ proper usage of verbs 6 Modals and Auxiliaries Use of verbs as may, can, could to express different moods Writing Skill: 1 Letter to the Editor Format, correct usage of language and expression in the body and leave taking 2 Paragraph Writing Description of people & events 3 Comprehension Acquire the skill of comprehending a given passage by answering questions related to the passage Literature: 1 Fire: Friend and Foe (Anonymous) Natural phenonmenon fire is both a friend and an enemy, potential hazards that can be prevented. 2 Dad and the Cat and the Tree (by Kit Wright) 3 The Story of Cricket (by Ramachandra Guha) 4. Meadow Surprises (by Lois Brandt Phillips) 5 The Invention of Vita-Wonk (by Roald Dahl) A humourous poem about a father climbing a tree. It tells us the story of cricket narrated from a historical perspective, the continuity of the game down the ages and its emergence as the most popular modern day sport and entertainment. Different insects, animals and flowers found in a meadow. A fantasy depicting children s fanciful ideas. 6 Trees (by Shirley Bauer) A poem that reminds us that trees are an integral part of Nature and we must not cut them down. We must protect them. 7 Expert Detectives (by Sharada Dwivedi) It is a story about two detectives in the making with a talent for spotting evidence. They also represent the children s world steeped in curiosity and creativity.

19 8 Treasure Island by R.L Stevenson (Scholastic Publication) Long Reading Text A Gift Of Chappals Three Questions The Rebel From Grammar: 1 Subject verb agreement Placement of correct verb in relation to the subject 2 Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Concept of verbs in relation to subject & object 6 Prepositions and prepositional phrases Understanding the usage of Preposition to express relation between noun & other parts of the sentence Learning to know the correct usage of preposition 7 Active passive Placement of subject and object in a sentence 8 Punctuation Understanding the usage of capital letters & different punctuation marks 9 Conjunction the concept of using words to join sentences and phrases Writing Skill: 1 Story Writing Format, assimilation of creativity, imagination and ideas, appropriate use of vocabulary and language. 2 Diary Writing Format, proper usage of language, expression and imagination. 3. Comprehension Acquire the skill of comprehending a given passage by answering questions related to the passage. Note: Grammar & Writing Skill Syllabus of will be included in the

20 Bengali Literature (2 nd Language) : 1 Amar Saisab My Childhood 2 Haash About Duck 3. Ram O Bharat er Milan About Ramayana 4. Afganishan Bhamon About Afganisthan 5. Aashar Poem about rainy season 6. Hothat Jodi A poem written by a baby of imaginative mind Vidyasagar Archimedeser Abishkar Khata Khokar Ichhe Haridas Pache loke kichu bole Haash About Vidyasagar A story about Archimedes. A story about a relationship between brother and sister Ambition of a little boy About Haridas,a saintly parson. Fire of public criticism. From Bengali Grammar (2 nd Language) : 1 Grammar Byanjan Sandhi, Bakko, Bisheshyo, Sarbanam, Bisheshoner Prakarbhed, Karak Bibhokti 2. Writing Skill Dialogue Writing, Essay writing Comprehension, Letter Writing 3 Rapid Chander Pahar Chapter 1 to 8

21 1 Grammar Abboyer shreni bivag, Pad poribortan, Biporit Sabda, Pray samochharito vinnarthak sabda,byanjan Sandhi,bishesya bisheshan o sarbonamer prokarved,bishesaner taro tomo, 2 Comprehension Essay, Comprehensions, letter writing. 3. Rapid Chader Pahar - Chapter 9 to end Hindi (2 nd Language) 1 Hum Panchhi Unmukt Gagan Ke Unmukt Gagan Mei Uranewale Pakhchhiyon Ke Bandhan Mein Rahne Ki Vedna Par Kavita 2 Dadi Maa Pariwarik Paristhitiyon Ke Karan Rin Lena, Dadi Maa Ki Yadon Ke Sath Sath Lekhak Ke Bachapan Ki Yadon Ki Kahani 3 Himalaya Ki Betiyan (Project) Himalaya Se Nikalne Wali Nadiyon Ko Lekhak Ke Mamta Bhari Nigahon Se Dekhne Ki Kahani 4 Kathputali Kathputliyon Dwara Swatantrata Ki Ichchha Vyakt Karne Ki Kavita 5 Apurva Anubhav (Extra Reading) Bachchon Ke Sahas Par Kahani. 6 Mithaiwala Bachchon Ke Bichhoh Mein Unki Khushiyon Mein Khush Hone Wale Vyakti Ki Kahani 7 Rachnatmak Lekhan Nibandh Lekhan Patra Lekhan (Anaupacharik Patra) Apathit Gadyansh, 8 Vyakaran Avyaya (Sabhi Bhedon Ke Saath), Vikari Tatha Avikari Shabd, Vachya. Kriya Visheshan Bhed Ke Saath (Revision) Sandhi Bhedon Ke Sahit (Revision) 11 Shabad Bhandar Paryayvachi, Vilom Sabdh Muhaware, Anek Shabdo Ke Liye Ek Shabd, Bhinnarthak Sabd, Lokoktiyan

22 1 Raheem Ke Dohe Dohon Ke Madhyam Se Naitik Mulyon Ka Awalokan 2 Kancha Bachche Ko Raah Bhatkane Wale Kanche Ki Kahani 3 Ek Tinka Chhoti Vastuon Ke Mahatva Par Kavit 4 Neelkanth Pakshiyon Ke Swabhawa Ko Vaktya Karne Wali Kahani 5 Hum Panchhi Unmukt Gagan Ke 6 Kathputali From 7 Mithaiwala 8 Vyakaran Upasarg Tatha Pratyay Samaas Bhed Sahit Avayay Bhed Samet (Revision) Kriya Visheshan Bhed Samet (Revision) 9 Shabd Bhandar Paryayvachi, Vilom Sabdh Muhaware, Anek Shabdo Ke Liye Ek Shabd, Bhinnarthak Sabd Lokoktiyan 10 Rachnatmak Lekhan Nibandh Lekhan, Patra Lekhan Apathit Gadyansh, Bengali 3 rd language : 1 Bicitra Path Page Sahaj Path Protham,Ditio Path,Hat (poem) 3 Writing Skill Essay Writing Comprehension 1 Piprer Basa(Bicitra Path) Story of Ant 2 Sinha O Khargosh( Bicitra Path ) Paribo na (Bicitra Path) Story about Lion and Rabbit

23 3. Sahaj path Tritio,coturtha path. 4 Writing Skill 1.Paragraph 2. Comprehension. Hindi 3 rd language Sl. No. Content 1 Bhaloo Ne Kheli Phutball Sher Ke Bachhe Ko Phutball Samajhana 2 Adhik Balwan Kaun Suraj Aur Hawa Ke Bich Bahas 3 Bahut Huwa Varsha Hone Par Aas Paas Ka Vatavaran 4 Myaun- Myaun Kavita Billi Ki Aawaj Nikalna 5 Vilom, Paryaywachi Path Ke Aadhar Par 6 Apathit Gadyash 7 Prarthana Patra 8 Annuchchhed-Lekhan 9 Sangya, Ling aur bachan Paribhasa Aur Bhed Rekhankit Karo Aur Pahchano Sl. No. Concept Content 1 Meri Kitab Kitabon Ki mahatwo par 2 Titli Aur Kali Titli Aur Kali ki mitrata 3 Natkhat Chooha Chuhe Ke Sararti Ki Kahani 4 Suraj Jaldi Aana Barish Ke Baad Suraj Ke Nikalne Ka Intajar 5 Vilom, Paryaywachi Path Ke Aadhar Par 6 Apathit Gadyash 7 Prarthana Patra 8 Annuchchhed-Lekhan 9 Sangya, Ling aur bachan Paribhasa Aur Bhed Rekhankit Karo Aur Pahchano

24 Mathematics 1. Number System - Integers - Fractions - Decimal 2. A Combination of Constant and Variable Connected with Four Fundamental Operations - Algebric Expression - Linear Equation in One Variable 3. Basic Concept of Geometrical Figures 4. Concept of Perimeter and Introduction to Areas of Geometrical Figures - Lines and Angles - Properties of Parallel Lines - Mensuration 1 Number System - Rational Numbers - Exponents 2 Concept of Commercial - Ratio and Proportion Mathematics - Percentage - Simple Interest 3 Concept of Triangles - Properties of Triangles 4 Basic Concept of Construction - Congruency - Construction

25 Science : (Physics) 1 Motion and Time Types of motion, Measurement of time, speed. Distance time graph for both uniform, non-uniform motion. 2 Heat, temperature Heat transfer Temperature scales, Thermometer, Transfer of heat, Conduction, convection, radiation. 1 Electric current and its effects Electric circuit elements, effects of electric current, different heating appliances fuse. Electromagnet. Electric bell. 2 Light Rectilinear propagation, Reflection by plane and spherical mirror. Lenses. Image formation Ray diagram 3 Motion and Time From Half yearly Chemistry 1 Language of Chemistry Ideas of symbols of different elements 2 Acids, Bases and Salts Classification of substances into acidic, basic and neutral 1 Physical and chemical changes around us. Changes around us 2. Water: A precious resource. Uses of water and its conservation 3 Waste Water Management Treatment and uses of Sewage water. Measures to check water pollution INCLUDED IN ANNUAL EXAMINATION: Physical and Chemical changes.

26 Biology Half Yearly 1 Nutrition in plants FEEDING HABITS OF PLANTS 2 Nutrition in animals FEEDING HABIT OF ANIMALS 3. Respiration in organisms MECHANISM OF RESPIRATION IN LIVING 1. Transpiration in animals and plants MECHANISM OF BREATHING IN ORGANISM 2. Reproduction in plants SEXUAL AND ASEXUAL REPRODUCTIO IN PLANTS 3. Forest our life line NEED FOR CONSERVATIO OF LIFE 4. Respiration in organisms from Half Yearly Social Studies (Geography) 1 Environment Components of environment, what is an ecosystem? 2 Inside our Earth Interior of the Earth, Rocks and minerals 3 Our changing Earth Plate movements, Major landforms 4 Water Distribution of water bodies, Ocean circulation, Ocean currents

27 1 Air Composition of atmosphere, Structure of the atmosphere, Weather and climate 2 Natural vegetation and wildlife Forest, Grassland 3 Human Environment - Settlement, Transport and Communication Inside our Earth 5 Our changing Earth Transport, Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways, Communication Human Environment Interactions the Tropical & the Sub- Tropical Regions From History 1 The Delhi Sultans Invasion of Islam in India 2 The Mughal Empire The supreme contribution of the Mughals 3 Eighteenth Century Political Formations 4 How the State Government Works Rise of New Kingdoms in post-mughal era State Government : The Legislature and the Executive

28 1 Devotional Paths to the Divine. Growth of Religious Ideas 2 Eighteenth Century Political Formations From 1 st term 3 The Delhi Sultans 4 How the State Government Works Computer : 1 Ch-1 : Computer System Hardware Software Number System 2 Ch-2: Formulas and Functions in MS-Excel Formulas Entering a Formula Using Text Formula Cell References Functions Using Various Functions Using the Function Wizard 3 Ch-3: Charts in Excel Charts Components of a Chart Different Types of Charts Creating a Chart Formatting Charts Formatting the Data Series Formatting the Axis Moving a Chart 4 Ch-4: Advanced Features of MS-Excel Sorting Data Filtering Data Using the Goal Seek Printing a Worksheet

29 1 Ch-7 HTML Basics of web page programming 2 Ch-9 Introduction to Photoshop Cs6 Basic features of Photoshop 3 Ch-10 More on Photoshop CS6 Advanced features of Photoshop Art : 1 Drawing and Painting: Summer: Human Figure, Fruits, Vegetables, Shapes. Enjoyment and fun related topic of summer season. Pencil shading, Strokes, Water colour on composition. Shape, colour, Tones : Geometrical shapes, Patterns Healthy fruits. 2. Craft and colouring : Clay / plasticine Study of Human and animal figure, Structure design. 3 Commercial work: Calendar (2013) Concept of Calendar design 4 Project : Indian Mask Discussion, detail study, concept of Indian Mask and its history, colour distribution, basic innovative ideas of masks with different kind of mediums.

30 1 Drawing and Painting: Festivals Activities related to festivals and other family gatherings with festival, costume design, its colour concept, innovative ideas, mixing of different mediums. Commercial Work : Poster Design 2 Craft and Colouring : Pasting and colouring. Individual Concept 3 Project: Current topic Study and work of art on current topic. Physical Education; Warming up exercises Physical Fitness Training Speed training Endurance Training Strength Training Agility Training Recreational Games Hand Ball Basket Ball Cricket Football Throw ball Badminton Volley Ball

31 Syllabus for Class VIII for the year English Literature 1 The Best Christmas present in the world Concept of finer things of life 2. The Ant & the Cricket A fable conveying a moral 3. The Tsunami Natural Calamities 4. Macavity :The Mystery Cat The tale of the mystery cat 5 A Short Monsoon Diary Description of the beautiful nature during the monsoon season especially on the hills and mountains 6 The last Bargain An emotional agreement 7 Geography Lesson 2 A view of the city from a jetplane 8. Tales From Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb Long Reading Text. (Scholastic Publication) 1 Bipin Choudhury s lapse of Memory The maladies of forgetfulness. 2. The School Boy The little boy who wishes to be like a bird but is caged in school. 3. The Summit Within The physical, emotional & spiritual aspects of adventure. 4. This is Jody s Fawn Concern for wildlife. 5 A visit to Cambridge Meeting between two extraordinary people. 6 Grasshopper and the Cricket A Symbolic nature poem.

32 7 The Duck and the Kangaroo A fantasy ride of two friends. 8. Tales From Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb Long Reading Text (Scholastic Publication) 9. The Best Christmas present in the world 10. The Ant & the Cricket 11. The Tsunami From 12. Macavity :The Mystery Cat English Language and Grammar Writing Skill 1. Article Writing Expressing ideas on a topic in a given format 2. Formal Letter to Editor Application of proper format & language. 3 Story Writing Development of ideas into a story maintaining the plot, characterization and environment. 4. Comprehension Understanding the passage & answering questions based on the understanding. Grammar 1 Pronouns Understanding the concept and usage of replacing a noun. 2. Tenses (Simple, Continuous, Perfect & Perfect Continuous forms) 3. Narration (Direct & Indirect Speech) Understanding the correct usage of time in the context of the action. Clear understanding of spoken & reported speech, also correct usage of tenses when using the two forms.

33 4. Adjectives Degrees of Comparison. 5. Adverbs Understanding the usage and correct position of Adverb Writing Skill 1 Descriptive Paragraph Description of people, places & events; 2 Diary Entry A record of one s feelings and ideas. 3. Comprehension Understanding the passage & answering questions based on the passage. Grammar Sl. No. Concept Topic 1. Subject Verb Agreement Clear understanding of verbs, to be placed in accordance with the subject 2. Transitive and Intransitive Verbs The concept of the verb and the object 3. Conjunctions Understanding the concept of using words to join parts of a sentence, phrases or clauses 4. Active & Passive Voice Placement of subject and object in order to stress upon it 5. Modals Use of verbs as may, can, could to express different feelings & in different situations Note: The will include the entire grammar & writing skill syllabus (First Term)

34 Bengali Literature (2 nd Language) 1 Bogoban Bhoot About too many opinion sometimes causes confusion 2 Kedernather pothe About Kedernath 3 Ekti Gacher Kahini About Nature 4 Poem- Siddharther Karuna Poem Goutam Buddha. 5 Sita Hara Ram Story of Ramayana 6 Chatra Biyog Loss of Umbrella. 7 Essay, Comprehension, Dialog,latter Writing Writing Skill 8 Bisesyo pad O tar Prakarbhed, Bisorgo Sandhi, Samash, Samocchcharito vinnarthak Sabdo, Bakker shreni bivag,asuddhisansodhan, Grammar 9 Jibito o Mrito (Q / Ans) Galpoguchcho: 1 Annoyo Bidyasagar About Vidyasagar 2 Ram Mohan Story about Ram Mohan 3 Afganisthaner bouddho dharmo o bouddho sanakriti About Buddhism in Afganisthan 4 Kagoj Bikkri A poem about newspaper 5 Mullyo Prapti A poem about Buddha. 6. Bango Bhumir Proti About our mother land Bogoban Bhoot From 7 Writing Skill Protibedon, Essay, Comprehension

35 8 Grammar Datu o kriya pad, Upasarga o Anusarga, Samarthak Sabda, Sabda toirir koushal, Suddho Banan, Lingo, Bachan,Purush,Biporit Sabda,Samas. 9 Galpoguchcho: RamKanaier Nirbuddhita. Hindi Literature (2 nd Language) 1 Lakh Ki Chooriyan Mashinikaran Ke Karan Hast Udyog Ke Ghatte Mahatva Par Kahani 2 Jahan Pahiyan Hain Nari shakti karan se sambandhit(lekh) 3 Sudama Charit Braj Bhasa mein Krishna aur Sudama ki mitrata par kavita 4 Bhagwan Ke Dakiye Urh Ke Sandesh Dene Wale Badal Aur Pakshi Par Kavita. - 5 Kaamchor Bachchon Se Kaam Karwane Se Mache Hangame Ki Hasya Katha 6 Jab Cinema Ne Bolna Sikha (Extra Reading) Muk Cinema Se Bolne Wale Cinema Ka Itihaas Vyakaran (Grammar) Sl no. Content Concept 1 Vyakaran Upsarg, Pratyaya Samaas Bhed Sahit, Sandhi Vachya, Avyaya (Sabhi Bhedon Ke Saath) Kriya Visheshan Bhed Ke Saath (all revision) Pad-Parichay Arth Ke Adhar PAer Vakya Bhed 2 Shabd Bhandar Paryayvachi, Vilom Sabdh Muhaware, Anek Shabdo Ke Liye Ek Shabd, Bhinnarthak Shabd, Lokoktiyan 3 Rachnatmak Lekhan Nibandh Lekhan, Patra Lekhan (Anaupacharik Patra), Apathit Gadyansh,Apathit Padyansh

36 1 Akbari Lota Lote Ke Jhuthe Mahatva Ko Bata Kar Paisa Aithne Ki Kahani 2 Kabir Ki Sakhiyan Kabir Ke Prachalit Pada 3 Sur Ke Pada Surdas Ke Bhaktiparak Bal Leela Ke Pada 5 Topi Raja Aur Gaureya Ki Kahani 6 Lakh Ki Chooriyan 7 Bhagwan Ke Dakiye From Vyakaran Sl no. Content Concept 1 Vyakaran Arth Ke Adhar Par Vakya Bhed (Revision) Rachna Ke Adhar Par Vakya Bhed Alankaar Shabdalankar Tatha Arthalankar 2 Shabd Bhandar Paryayvachi, Vilom Sabdh Muhaware, Anek Shabdo Ke Liye Ek Shabd, Bhinnarthak Shabd, Lokoktiyan 3 Rachnatmak Lekhan Nibandh Lekhan, Patra Lekhan (Anaupacharik Patra), Apathit Gadyansh,Apathit Padyansh Bengali 3 rd language Sl.No. Content Concept 1 Kalo kalo megh guli Story of Clouds 2 Ladakher buno hash Story about two birds 3 Banor o kumir Story of a monkey and crocodile. 4 Samudrer jol nona keno? Story of sea water. 5 Comprehension,Reletion. 6 Essay writing

37 Sl.No. Content Concept 1 Maa Story about our Mother 2. Mohishasur Story of devi Durga 3. Kobi o nobel puroshkar Story of Rabindranath Tagore 4. Dharmik Bok(poem),Jhi jhi pokar Bajna Story of Crickets 5. Comprehension.Concept about yourself 6. Essay Writing Hindi 3rd language Sl.No. Content Concept 1 Shekhibaaz Makkhi Jhuthi Shaan Dikhanewali Makkhi Ki Kahani 2 Man Karta Hai Baal-Man Ki Abhilasha Vyakta Karnewali Kavita 3 Bahadur Bitto Ek Stri Ki Bahaduri Ki Kahani 4 Hum Se Sab Kahate (Extra Reading) Chhote Bachche Ki Pareshani Par Kavita 5 Vyakaran Path Ke Aadhar Par Sangya, Ling, Vachan Aur Vilom Shabd Patra-Lekhan (Pradhanacharya Ko Patra) Apathit Gadyansh Anuchchhed-Lekhan

38 Sl.No. Content Concept 1 Tip Tipwa Ek Bagh Ke Darne Ki Kahani 2 Mirch Ka Majaa Murkh Pathaan Par Haasya Kavita 3 Bandar-Baant (Extra Reading) Do Ke Jhagre Mein Kisi Teesare Ke Laabh Par Naatak 4 Kab Aaun? Ek Rangrej Ki Sujh-Bujh KI Kahani 5 Vyakaran Path Ke Aadhar Par Sangya, Ling, Vachan Aur Vilom Shabd, Bisheshan, Patra-Lekhan (Pradhanacharya Ko Patra) Apathit Gadyansh, Anuchchhed-Lekhan Mathematics SL. No. Content Concept 1. Number System - Rational Numbers 2. Powers and Roots - Exponents - Square and Square Roots 3. Algebric Expression - Operations on Algebric Expression - Factorisation 4. Understanding Shapes - Polygons - Quadrilaterals - Parallelograms 5. Mensuration - Area of Trapezium 6. Concepts of 3 Dimensional Geometry - 3 Dimensional Figures

39 SL. No. Content Concept 1 Powers and Roots - Cube and Cube Roots 2 Algebraic Expression - Linear Equations 3 Commercial Mathematics - Profit and Loss - Compound Interest 4 Concept of Variation - Direct and Inverse Proportions - Time and Work 5 Construction - Construction of Quadrilaterals 6 Menstruation - Volume and Surface Area of Solids (Cube, Cuboids and Cylinder) 7 Statistics - Data Handling - Pie Chart - Probability Science : (Physics) SL. No. Content Concept 1 Force and Pressure Different types of contact and noncontact forces. Resultant of forces. Balanced, unbalanced forces, units. Effects of force, Pressures. Unit, Fluid pressure. Pascal s Law, Atmospheric Pressure. 2. Friction Causes of friction, Static friction, Sliding friction, Rolling friction. Advantages and disadvantages of friction. Ways to reduced friction. Fluid friction 3. Sound Vibration as a source of sound, Sounds needs a medium to propagate. Structure of human ear.

40 SL. No. Content Concept 1. Chemical effect of Electric Current, Electrolyte, Electrolysis, Cation, Anion, electrodes, Voltmeter, Ammeter, Voltameter, Cell, LED. Flow of electricity through liquids, Chemical effect of electric current, 2. Light What makes Things Visible, Laws of Reflection, Regular and Diffused Reflection, Reflected Light Can be Reflected Again, Multiple Images, Kaleidoscope, Sunlight White or Coloured, Human Eyes: various parts and their functions, Persistence of vision, Defects of Eyes and their remedies, Care of Eyes, Visually Challenged Persons Can Read and Write, Braille system 3. Force and Pressure From Half yearly Chemistry: SL. No. Content Concept 1 Synthetic fibres and plastics. Material in daily life. 2 Metals and non metals. Different kinds of materials and their reactions SL. No. Content Concept 1 Coal and Petroleum Conservation of natural resources 2 Combustion and flame How things change/react with one another 3. Metals and non metals. From

41 Biology Half Yearly SL. No. Content Concept 1 Crop production and management AGRICULTURAL METHODS OF GROWING AND PRODUCTION OF CROP 2. Microorganisms USEFUL AND HARMFUL MICRO ORGANISM 3. CELL STRUCTURE BASIC CONCEPT OF CELL SL. No. Content Concept REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS SEXUAL AND ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION REACHING THE AGE OF ADOLESCENCE 3 CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS HORMONAL CHANGES IN OUR BODY AT PUBERTY BIODIVERSITY AND IT S MANAGEMENT 4. MICRO ORGANISM FROM HALF YEARLY

42 Social Science (Geography) SL. No. Content Concept 1. Resources Resource types, Value addition, Conserving resources 2. Land, Soil, Water, Natural vegetation and Wildlife Resources Land use pattern, Conserving land resource, Factors of soil formation, Degradation of soil resource, Measures adopted for soil conservation, Problems of water availability, Conservation of water resource, Distribution of natural vegetation, Conservation of natural vegetation and wildlife 3. Mineral and Power Resources Occurrence, Types of minerals, Distribution of minerals around the world, Distribution in India, Uses of minerals, Conservation of minerals, Power resources, conservation of power resources SL. No. Content Concept 1 Agriculture Farm system, Types of farming, Major crops, Agricultural development a comparative study in India and USA 2. Industries Classification of industries, Factors affecting location of industries, Industrial system, Industrial regions, Distribution of major industries and their comparative study 3. Human Resources Distribution of population, Density of population, Factors affecting distribution of population, Population change, Patterns of population change, Population composition 4. Land, Soil, Water, Natural vegetation and Wildlife Resources From

43 History SL. No. Content Concept 1. From Trade to Territory Colonisation of India 2. When People Rebel The First War of Indian Independence 3. The Indian Constitution Why does a country need a Constitution 4. Understanding Secularism Unity in Religious Diversity SL. No. Content Concept 1. The Making of the National Movement Rise of Indian Nationalism 2 Understanding Secularism 3. From Trade to Territory From 4. When People Rebel Computer Ch-1: Computer Network Advantages of Networking Applications of Networking 1 Types of Networks Network Architectures Network Devices Network Layouts Wireless Technologies 2 Ch-5: Working with Layers in Flash Recalling the Flash Window Layers Various Operations on Layers Locking or Unlocking All Layers and Layer Folders Hide or Show All Layers and Layer

44 Folders Masking in Flash 3 Ch-6: Introduction to Visual Basic Event-driven Programming Language Getting Started with Visual Basic Components of Visual Basic Developing Visual Basic Application Saving a Visual Basic Project Opening a Visual Basic Project 4 Ch-7: More on Visual Basic Inserting Pictures on Forms Inserting Shapes on Forms Variables Operators 1 Ch- 10 E-Commerce Data warehousing 2 Ch-11 Introduction to C++ Basic of object oriented programming using C++ 3. Introduction to C [ PDF File] Basic programming constructs of C 4. Ch- 8 More on HTML About HTML Programming Art Sl. No. Concept Content 1 Summer Season Fabric Painting Drawing and painting Activities of Summer Season Fun related to Summer Season Food Human figure study Colouring. Shading, Strokes Craft and Colouring 2 Technique of Fabric Painting Colouring. Shading, Strokes Colour Mixing Colour Composition

45 Magazine Cover Commercial Work 3 4 Composition Design Balance Figure distribution and Other Elements distribution Colour & concept on Magazine Design Project: Folk Painting Folk history Concept of folk art Style of folk art Composition, colour, design balance, shading, tonal variation Sl. No. Concept Content Festivals Clay Plasticine Poster Design Indian Mask Drawing and Colouring Activities related to festivals Food Human figure distribution Colouring. Shading, Strokes Colour balance Craft and Colouring Technique of clay plasticine Making of human figure Animal figure with other elements with it. Commercial work Topic related to daily life Project Concept of Indian Mask Comperative study of Indian and Western masks.

46 Physical Education Warming up exercises Physical Fitness Training Speed training Endurance Training Strength Training Agility Training Recreational Games Hand Ball Basket Ball Cricket Football Throw ball Badminton Volley Ball **********************************************************