Discover your North Star
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Grade 7A CURRICULUM SYNOPSIS
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Dear Student,
1. The following information is given in this document:
a. Volume 3 period-wise Curriculum Synopsis mentioning mini-goals, ongoing assessments and driving questions
b. Volume 3 Online Class Timetable
c. List of holidays for Volume 3
2. The PTC for Volume 2 will be conducted from Monday, 18th October to Friday, 22nd October and the details to register will be
communicated on Friday, 8th October.
3. We wish to remind you that assessments in Volume 3 are ongoing and continuous therefore, make sure you remain on schedule in
your submissions and presentations. Avoid missing classes unless it is completely unavoidable.
Happy Learning!
Love,
Team Middle School
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SUBJECT SPECIFIC SYNOPSIS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Period 1
Discussion of Volume 2 Examination papers
Volume 3 briefing
Period 2
PICTURE COMPOSITION- CWSH 17 (Term 1)
Steps to write a picture composition
Types of picture composition
Difference between Narrative Writing and Descriptive Writing
Analysis of the sample essay
Period 3
PICTURE COMPOSITION- CWSH 17 (Term 1)
Analysis of the sample essay
Illustration 1
A narrative as a picture composition
Period 4
PICTURE COMPOSITION- CWSH 17 (Term 1)
Illustration 2
A descriptive as a picture composition
Period 5
CWSH 17- PICTURE COMPOSITION- CWSH 17 (Term 1)
Illustration 3
An exposition as a picture composition
Period 6
CWSH 3- PARTICIPLES AND TYPES OF PARTICIPLES
Introduction to participles
Types of participles
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Graphic organizer
Period 7
CWSH 3- PARTICIPLES AND TYPES OF PARTICIPLES
Practice time 1 and 2
Period 8
CWSH 4- TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES
Transformation from affirmative to negative and vice-versa
Transformation of sentences by removing ‘too’
Practice time 1 and 2
Period 9
CWSH 4- TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES
Transformation from interrogative to assertive sentences
Transformation from exclamatory to assertive and vice-versa
Practice Time 3
Period 10
CWSH 4- TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES
Change of degrees of comparison
Changing of words
Practice time 4 and 5
Period 11
CWSH 5- ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE
Rules to change the Voice in present tense
Practice time 1 and 2
Period 12
CWSH 5- ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE
Rules to change the Voice in past tense
Practice time 3, 4, 5 and 6
Period 13
CWSH 6- QUESTION TAGS
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Purpose of question tags
Rules for using question tags
Period 14
CWSH 6- QUESTION TAGS
Rules for using question tags
Practice time 1
Period 15
CWSH 7- MODALS
Introduction to Modals
Usage of Modals
Period 16
CWSH 7- MODALS
Usage of modals
Practice time 1
Period 17
CWSH 7- MODALS
Practice time 2 and 3
Period 18
CWSH 8- FORMAL LETTER WRITING
Recapitulation of the format
Practice writing of a formal letter
Period 19
CWSH 9- FACTS AND OPINIONS
Difference between facts and opinions
Analysis of sample 1
Period 20
CWSH 9- FACTS AND OPINIONS
Reflect, analyse, and respond- Q.2
Analysis of sample- Q.3 and Q.4
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CWSH 10- PERSUASIVE WRITING
Interpretation of an image
Introduction to Persuasive Writing
Difference between Persuasive Writing and Argumentative Writing
Cornerstones of Persuasive Writing- Ethos, Pathos and Logos
Period 22
CWSH 10- PERSUASIVE WRITING
Outline and structure of Persuasive Writing through a sample
Period 23
CWSH 10- PERSUASIVE WRITING
Guided Writing-Q.1(a)- Notebook Work
Period 24
Assessment of all Grammar concepts through MS forms
Period 25
Oral assessment of Picture Composition and Persuasive Writing
Period 26
Oral assessment of Picture Composition and Persuasive Writing
Period 27
Oral assessment of Picture Composition and Persuasive Writing
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Period 1
Discussion of Volume 2 Examination papers
Volume 3 briefing
Period 2
CWSH 1 THE CUSTODY OF THE PUMPKIN - P.G. WODEHOUSE
Acquaintance with the characters of Blanding’s Castle
Direct and Indirect characterization
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Reading and discussion of the story
Period 3
CWSH 1 THE CUSTODY OF THE PUMPKIN - P.G. WODEHOUSE
Reading and discussion of the story
Understanding genre of comic fiction
Period 4
CWSH 1 THE CUSTODY OF THE PUMPKIN - P.G. WODEHOUSE
Decode the characterization of the main characters
Period 5
CWSH 1 THE CUSTODY OF THE PUMPKIN - P.G. WODEHOUSE
Outline activity based on the story - Q.2 and 3
Period 6
CWSH 1 THE CUSTODY OF THE PUMPKIN - P.G. WODEHOUSE Outline activity based on the story - Q.2 and 3
Period 7
CWSH 3 IF-RUDYARD KIPLING
Introduction to different types of poetry
Identification of different types- Q.1
Period 8
CWSH 3 IF-RUDYARD KIPLING Interpretation of the image - Q.2
Stanza wise discussion and explanation
Period 9
CWSH 3 IF-RUDYARD KIPLING
Stanza wise discussion and explanation
Summarization of the poem
Period 10
CHAPTER 7-A MOST EXTRAORDINARY GARDEN Understanding the metaphor of garden and its analogy with life
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Tyranny of impoverished thinking
Mind management - the essence of life management
Period 11
CHAPTER 7 - A MOST EXTRAORDINARY GARDEN Pain, a wonderful teacher
Importance of dreams
Connection between physical vitality and mental agility
Persistence is the mother of personal change
Period 12
CHAPTER 7 - A MOST EXTRAORDINARY GARDEN
Importance of a concentrated mind
Mastering the technique of ‘Heart of the Rose’
Opposition Thinking
Secret of happiness
Period 13
CHAPTER 8 - KINDLING YOUR INNER FIRE
Significance of the light house
Lasting happiness
Fulfillment of ‘Dharma’
Period 14
CHAPTER 8 - KINDLING YOUR INNER FIRE
Importance of positive pressure
Power of self-examination
Passion as the most potent fuel for your dreams
Period 15
CHAPTER 8 - KINDLING YOUR INNER FIRE
Importance of Dream book
Magic rule of twenty-one
Period 16
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CHAPTER 9 - THE ANCIENT ART OF SELF-LEADERSHIP
Recapitulation of symbolic meanings of ‘Garden’ and ‘Lighthouse’
Introduction to philosophy of ‘Kaizen’
Period 17
CHAPTER 9 -THE ANCIENT ART OF SELF-LEADERSHIP
Self-mastery is the DNA of life mastery
Truth of fear
Period 18
CHAPTER 9 -THE ANCIENT ART OF SELF-LEADERSHIP
Understanding ten rituals of radiant living
Enlightenment through consistent cultivation of mind, body and soul
Period 19
CHAPTER 10 -THE POWER OF DISCIPLINE
Importance of willpower and discipline
Mantras to build strong willpower
Period 20
CHAPTER 10 -THE POWER OF DISCIPLINE
The Vow of silence
Techniques to build inner strength
Period 21
Oral Assessment
Prose: The Custody of The Pumpkin
Poetry: If
Novel: THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
Chapter 7: A Most Extraordinary Garden
Chapter 8: Kindling your Inner Fire
Chapter 9: The Ancient Art of Self-Leadership
Period 22
Oral Assessment
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Prose: The Custody of The Pumpkin
Poetry: If
Novel: THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
Chapter 7: A Most Extraordinary Garden
Chapter 8: Kindling your Inner Fire
Chapter 9: The Ancient Art of Self-Leadership
Period 23
Oral Assessment
Prose: The Custody of The Pumpkin
Poetry: If
Novel: THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
Chapter 7: A Most Extraordinary Garden
Chapter 8: Kindling your Inner Fire
Chapter 9: The Ancient Art of Self-Leadership
Period 24
Assessment through Forms
Prose: The Custody of The Pumpkin
Poetry: If
Novel: THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
Chapter 7: A Most Extraordinary Garden
Chapter 8: Kindling your Inner Fire
Chapter 9: The Ancient Art of Self-Leadership
Period 25
CHAPTER 11-YOUR MOST PRECIOUS COMMODITY
Respect time and prioritize your life
Simplify your life
The courage to say ‘NO’
Period 26
CHAPTER 11-YOUR MOST PRECIOUS COMMODITY
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Precious Memento of respect for Julian
Live everyday as if it is your last
Period 27
Vocabulary Practice
FRENCH
Period 1 Discussion of Volume 2 Examination paper
Volume 3 briefing
Period 2
LEÇON 5: A LA T ÉLÉ
Lire et expliquer
Discussion de vocabulaire important
Period 3
LEÇON 5: A LA T ÉLÉ
Écrire un dialogue (émission préférées)
Period 4
PLURIEL DES NOMS
Expliquer les règles
Period 5
RÉPONDRE LES QUESTIONS
Activité (Page 47)
Les exercices (Page 49)
Period 6 Les exercices (Page 50)
Period 7 Les exercices (Page 50)
Period 8
LES ADJECTIFS
Les adjectifs interrogatifs
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Expliquer les règles
Period 9
LES ADJECTIFS INTERROGATIF
Les exercices (Page 47,49)
Period 10
CULTURE ET CIVILISATION
Les chaînes françaises
Period 11 CHANSON : QU’AS-TU APPRIS À L’ÉCOLE?
Lire et Expliquer
Period 12
LEÇON 6: LES FETES
Lire et expliquer
Discussion de vocabulaire important
Period 13
LEÇON 6: LES FETES
Activité de Compréhension
Period 14
PRODUCTION ÉCRITE
Écrire une lettre (Décrivant une fête)
Period 15
CONJUGAISON DES VERBES
Mettre, Décrire, Recevoir
Period 16
LES PROFESSIONS
Explication les professions
Former le féminin et le pluriel
Period 17
LES PROFESSIONS
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Les exercices (Page 56)
Period 18
LES PROFESSIONS
Les exercices (Page 56)
Period 19
GRAMMAIRE
Le comparatif
Period 20
GRAMMAIRE
Le superlatif
Period 21
GRAMMAIRE
Compléter les exercices de livre
Period 22
LEÇON 6: LES FETES
Compléter les exercices de livre
Period 23
CULTURE ET CIVILISATION
Les fêtes françaises
Period 24
Assessment through Microsoft forms - Compréhension Écrite
Period 25
LEÇON 7: LA RECETTE
Lire et expliquer
Discussion de vocabulaire important
Period 26
LEÇON 7: LA RECETTE
Compléter les exercices
Period 27
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LE TEMPS
Le mode impératif
Period 28
CULTURE ET CIVILISATION
Comment met-on le couvert en France ?
Period 29
Assessment through Microsoft forms - Culture et Civilisation
Period 30
GRAMMAIRE
Compléter les exercices (Page 65,67)
Period 31
GRAMMAIRE
Compléter les exercices (Page 68)
Period 32
GRAMMAIRE
Compléter les exercices (Page 68)
Period 33
Assessment through Microsoft forms – Grammaire (Pluriel des noms, Les adjectifs interrogatifs, conjugaison ‘RE’ verbes, le
comparatif et le superlatif)
Period 34
Written Assessment - Écrire une lettre
Period 35
LEÇON 8: LES PAYS DU MONDE
Lire et Expliquer
Period 36
LEÇON 8: LES PAYS DU MONDE
Activité de compréhension
HISTORY AND CIVICS
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Period 1
Discussion of Volume2 Examination Paper
Volume 3 PBL briefing
Period 2
CHAPTER 8: BABUR, HUMAYUN AND SHER SHAH
Introduction to the driving question- Akbar was known as ‘Akbar the Great’ because of his accomplishments in every
sphere of his rule. Justify the statement focusing on any three of the given aspects of Akbar’s reign in your presentation.
Administration
Mansabdari system
Revenue system
Akbar’s Religious Policy
Rajput policy
Social and cultural achievements
Individual Oral Presentation
Time for each presentation: 3-minute
Presentation – Period 15, 16, 17
Period 3
CHAPTER 8: BABUR, HUMAYUN AND SHER SHAH
Discussion on the life journey of Babur
Babur’s Invasion
The first battle of Panipat
Period 4
CHAPTER 8: BABUR, HUMAYUN AND SHER SHAH
Babur’s military conquests
Battle of Khanwa
Battle of Chanderi
Battle of Ghagra
Baburnama (Babur’s Memoirs)
Period 5
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CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
Akbar’s early years
Second battle of Panipat
Conquests of Akbar: Central India
Period 6
CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
Subjugation of Rajputs
Conflict with Rana Udai Singh
Conflict with Rana Pratap Singh
Conquest of North-West
Deccan Campaigns
Period 7
CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
Mini Goal 1: Write a short note in about 150 words on the military leadership of Emperor Akbar and submit it on MS
Teams Class Notebook.
Period 8
CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
Administration of Akbar: Central administration and Provincial administration
Period 9
CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
Administration of Akbar: The Mansabdari system and Revenue system
Period 10
CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
Akbar’s Religious Policy
Ibadat Khana
Akbar’s Religion
Rajput policy
Period 11
CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
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Mini Goal 2: Assessment through Forms [Akbar’s Administration, Mansabdari System, Revenue System, Religious and
Rajput Policies, Social and Cultural Achievements]
Period 12
CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
Final Presentation of the Driving Question: Akbar was known as ‘Akbar the Great’ because of his accomplishments in
every sphere of his rule. Justify the statement focusing on any three of the given aspects of Akbar’s reign in your presentation.
Administration
Mansabdari system
Revenue system
Akbar’s Religious Policy
Rajput policy
Social and cultural achievements
Individual Student will prepare an oral presentation of 3 minutes
Period 13
Chapter 9: Akbar
Final Presentation of the Driving Question: continued
Period 14
Chapter 9: Akbar
Final Presentation of the Driving Question: continued
Period 15
CHAPTER 8: BABUR, HUMAYUN AND SHER SHAH
Notebook work and Textbook exercises
Period 16
CHAPTER 9: AKBAR
Notebook work
Completion of Textbook exercises
Period 17 CWSH 1- Akbar the great
HE 1- Lead the pack
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Period 18
Doubt-clearing session
GEOGRAPHY
Period 1
Discussion of Volume 2 Examination paper
Volume 3 PBL briefing
Period 2
CHAPTER 6: INDUSTRIES
Need for Industries
Factors affecting establishment of industries
Period 3
CHAPTER 6: INDUSTRIES
Types of industries
Mini Goal 1: Individual Activity: Research on the role of small-scale industries in the Indian economy and answer the questions
in the notebook.
Reference link is given below:
https://accountlearning.com/important-role-small-scale-industries-indian-economy/
Period 4
CHAPTER 6: INDUSTRIES
Important industries of the world
Period 5
CHAPTER 6: INDUSTRIES
Industrial Pollution, Causes, Effects and prevention
Mini Goal 2: Individual Activity: Research on “Major Industrial Disasters in India that took place post-lockdown” and in the
notebook, write a short note on any one Industrial accident mentioned below, highlighting the following: Location of the
incident, Causes, Effects and Measures that could have been taken to avoid the mishap.
Industrial disasters to choose from: Mahoba Stone mine explosion (M.P), OIL’s natural gas well fire (Baghjan, Assam),
Yashaswi Rasayan, Boiler explosion (Dahej, Gujarat), LG Polymers gas leak (Visakhapatnam) and Shakti Paper Mill Gas Leak
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(Chattisgarh).
Reference link is given below:
https://www.businesstoday.in/panorama/photo/major-industrial-disasters-in-india-that-took-place-post-lockdown-
254965-2020-07-15
Period 6
CHAPTER 6: INDUSTRIES
Discussion of Textbook Exercises
Recapitulation
Period 7
CHAPTER 12: AUSTRALIA - RESOURCES
Introduction to the PBL
Period 8
CHAPTER 12: AUSTRALIA - RESOURCES
Physical features of Australia
The Eastern Highlands
The Central Lowlands
Period 9
CHAPTER 12: AUSTRALIA - RESOURCES
Physical features of Australia
Great Western Plateau
The Great Barrier Reef
The Rift Valley
Period 10
CHAPTER 12: AUSTRALIA - RESOURCES
Discussion of Textbook Exercises
Recapitulation
Period 11
CHAPTER 13: AUSTRALIA – POLITICAL DIVISIONS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Political Divisions: Australia as a part of the British Monarchy
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Mini Goal 1: Individual Activity: The Queen has a unique relationship with Australia. Elaborate through a timeline.
List of events will be discussed in the class.
Period 12
CHAPTER 13: AUSTRALIA – POLITICAL DIVISIONS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Important cities of Australia
Period 13
CHAPTER 13: AUSTRALIA – POLITICAL DIVISIONS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Map Skills: Physical Features and Political Divisions of Australia
Period 14
CHAPTER 13: AUSTRALIA – POLITICAL DIVISIONS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Final Project Culmination: How have the geographical features and climate of Bhopal played an important role in its
development?
Group Activity: PPT Presentation
Period 15
CHAPTER 13: AUSTRALIA – POLITICAL DIVISIONS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Final Project Culmination continued
Period 16
CHAPTER 13: AUSTRALIA – POLITICAL DIVISIONS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Discussion of Textbook Exercises
Recapitulation
PHYSICS
Period 1 Discussion of the Volume 2 Examination paper
Volume 3 PBL briefing
Period 2
CHAPTER 5 - HEAT
Introduction to heat and temperature
Mini Goal 1: Explain how heat is generated in our body during a fever or in cold climatic conditions.
Period 3
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CHAPTER 5 - HEAT
Effect of heat in our everyday life
Period 4
CHAPTER 5 - HEAT
Effects of heat (change in state)
Mini Goal 2: Explain how the absence of heat will affect various processes involved in change of state of various substances
seen in daily life.
Period 5
CHAPTER 5 - HEAT
Effects of heat (change in size)
Period 6
CHAPTER 5 – HEAT
Conduction of heat
Good and Bad Conductor of heat
Period 7
CHAPTER 5 – HEAT
Convection of heat part 1
Period 8
CHAPTER 5 – HEAT
Convection of heat part 2
Radiation of Heat
Period 9
CHAPTER 5 – HEAT
Working of thermos flask
Discussion of Textbook Exercise and Notebook work
CWSH -3 Conduction and HE-2 The Popcorn Story
Period 10
CHAPTER 5 – HEAT
Final Presentation on driving question: What kind of cookware will you buy for your kitchen based on what you have
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learnt about conductors and insulators of heat?
Period 11
CHAPTER 5 – HEAT
Final Presentation on driving question of remaining students: What kind of cookware will you buy for your kitchen
based on what you have learnt about conductors and insulators of heat?
Period 12
CHAPTER 4 - LIGHT
Introduction to PBL
Introduction to Reflection of light
Period 13
CHAPTER 4 - LIGHT
Law of Reflection
Regular and Diffused Reflection
Period 14
CHAPTER 4 - LIGHT
Plane mirror and its characteristics
Period 15
CHAPTER 4 - LIGHT
Discussion of Textbook exercise and Notebook work
Period 16
CHAPTER 4 – LIGHT
CWSH 1- Reflection and HE 2- Mirror Mirror
Period 17
CHAPTER 4 – LIGHT
Final Presentation: Each child will present their artwork and share their understanding of the Big Question:
“Life is a mirror, and you see in it the reflection of your inner self.”
Explain the meaning of the quotes given above with the help of your drawing/painting reflecting your learning throughout the
PBL. Mention the various characteristics of reflection of light in the Artwork.
Period 18
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CHAPTER 4 – LIGHT
Final Presentation continued
CHEMISTRY
Period 1
Discussion of Volume 2 Examination paper
Volume 3 PBL briefing
Briefing on the driving question for group presentation: What happens if the acid concentration in the stomach
increases? How do we treat this in our daily life?
Students will present their findings through power point, chart, poster, MS sway etc.
Time for presentation - 5 minutes
Period 2
ENRICHED CURRICULUM: ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
What are acids and bases?
Properties and uses of acids
Period 3
ENRICHED CURRICULUM: ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
Recapitulation of Bases
Properties and uses of bases
Indicator
Period 4
ENRICHED CURRICULUM: ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
pH Scale
Acids and bases as strong and weak using pH scale
Colour change of indicators in acids, bases, and salts
Understanding the diagnosis of acid reflux
Mini Goal 1: Refer to the given links to conduct a research on the topic - How do you test for acidity? How can you get rid
of it?
Submit your answer on Teams.
https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/diagnose
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https://youtu.be/o6scAXqYv-E
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/heartburn-acid-reflux-remedies
Period 5
ENRICHED CURRICULUM: ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
Neutralization reaction
Salts
Mini Goal 2- Study the given link and note your points for a group discussion to be conducted in Period 5 on Can you use lemon
water to treat acid reflux?
https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/lemon-water-for-acid-reflux
Period 6
ENRICHED CURRICULUM: ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
Group discussion on Can you use lemon water to treat acid reflux?
Recapitulation of Salts
Properties and uses of salts
Period 7
ENRICHED CURRICULUM: ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
CWSH: 4 – Nature of substances
Period 8
ENRICHED CURRICULUM: ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
Final group Presentation: What happens if the acid concentration in the stomach increases? How do we treat this in our daily
life?
Students will present their findings through power point, chart, poster, MS sway etc.
Time for presentation - 5 minutes
Period 9
CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Introduction to PBL
Briefing of final presentation on the topic – How has the language of Chemistry evolved from 1803 – 2021?
Students will create a Timeline on evolution of chemistry as a part of their final presentation and submit it on Teams.
Last date to submit - 2nd December
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CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Chemical Reaction
Chemical Symbols- Modern Periodic table
Chemical Formulae
Mini goal 1: Refer to the given link, answer the following question in your notebook and submit it on Teams.
http://www.sussexvt.k12.de.us/science/the%20history%20of%20the%20world%201500-
1899/john%20dalton%27s%20periodic%20tables.htm
How have chemical symbols changed from Dalton’s periodic table to the modern periodic table?
Period 11
CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Chemical Equation
Information obtained from a chemical equation
Mini goal 2: Make a comparative study between Dalton's atomic model and the Modern periodic table observing the chemical
equations given in the class. Submit your report in the class notebook on Teams.
Period 12
CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Conditions for a chemical reaction
Exothermic and Endothermic reactions
Mini goal 3: Please go through the links given below to create a time-line on evolution of chemistry and submit it on Teams.
Links for the reference:
https://www.sutori.com/story/history-of-the-periodic-table--Yjx1QuVPSGxmtjhDBXPQJKQM
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/periodic-table-history-chemical-elements-150-anniversary
Period 13
CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Types of chemical reaction – Combination and decomposition
Characteristics of Chemical Reaction
HE 2-Glowing Chemistry
Period 14
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CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Balancing of Chemical Equations
Period 15
CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Balancing of Chemical Equations – Practice work
Period 16
CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
CWSH 2- Types of chemical reaction
Activity- Building a lava lamp
Students will record the video of their experiment and upload the video in the class notebook on Teams.
Period 17
CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Textbook Exercises
Period 18
CHAPTER 5 – LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY
Feedback Session on Final Presentation of students (Timeline) - How has the language of Chemistry evolved from 1803 –
2021?
BIOLOGY
Period 1
Discussion of Volume 2 Examination paper
Volume 3 PBL briefing
Period 2
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
How does excretion contribute to homeostasis?
Period 3
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
How does filtering a liquid change the liquid
Period 4
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
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How does filtering a liquid change the liquid - continued
Notebook work
Period 5
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
How does filtering a liquid change the liquid - continued
The Excretory System
Period 6
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
The kidneys are champion filters
Notebook work
Complete the worksheet- 1uploaded under circulars
Period 7
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM Other organs which filter
Notebook work
Period 8
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Analyzing urine for signs of disease
Notebook work
Period 9
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Excretion and Homeostasis
Notebook work
Mini Goal 1: Complete the worksheet based on homeostasis uploaded in the content library and submit it on Teams.
Period 10
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Discussion of the Applying skills sheet
Period 11
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
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Orientation for final presentation
Period 12
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Recapitulation
Period 13
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Assessment through Microsoft forms
Period 14
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Final Presentation (Group Presentation)
Presentation of the BIG QUESTION: How does excretion contribute to homeostasis?
Through a PPT or a video explaining the Big question
Period 15
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Final Presentation continued
Period 16
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Discussion of textbook exercises
Period 17
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
HE 1 - The Valuable Kidneys
Period 18
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN BODY: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Doubt-clearing session
MATHEMATICS
Period 1
Discussion of Volume 2 Examination paper
Volume 3 briefing
Period 2
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CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Introduction to Profit and Loss
Period 3
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Problems on Profit and Loss
Comic strips
Period 4
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Problems on Profit and Loss
Exercise 10A
Period 5
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Problems on Profit and Loss
Exercise 10A
Period 6
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Problems on Profit and Loss
Exercise 10A
Period 7
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Problems on Profit and Loss
Exercise 10A
Period 8
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Problems on Profit and Loss
Exercise 10A
Period 9
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
CWSH-3 and HE- 2
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Period 10
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
CWSH-3 and HE- 2
Period 11
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Concluding Activity
Period 12
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Concluding Activity
Period 13
CHAPTER 10: PROFIT AND LOSS
Assessment
Period 14
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
Introduction to Simple Interest
Period 15
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
Problems on Simple Interest
Comic Strips
Period 16
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
Problems on Simple Interest
Exercise 11A
Period 17
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
Problems on Simple Interest
Exercise 11A
Period 18
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
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Problems on Simple Interest
Exercise 11A
Period 19
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
CWSH-5 and HE-3
Period 20
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
CWSH-5 and HE-3
Period 21
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
Concluding Activity
Period 22
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
Concluding Activity
Period 23
CHAPTER 11: SIMPLE INTEREST
Assessment
Period 24
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Introduction to Sets
Period 25
CHAPTER 6: SETS Types of Sets
Period 26
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Subsets, Supersets, Proper Subset, Universal Set, Complement of a set
Period 27
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Sets
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Exercise 6B
Period 28
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Sets
Exercise 6B
Period 29
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Sets
Exercise 6B
Period 30
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Operations on Sets
Period 31
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Operations on Sets
Exercise 6C
Period 32
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Operations on Sets
Exercise 6C
Period 33
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Operations on Sets
Exercise 6C
Period 34
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Cardinal Properties of Sets(Venn Diagram)
Period 35
CHAPTER 6: SETS
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Problems on Venn diagram
Exercise 6D
Period 36
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Venn diagram
Exercise 6D
Period 37
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Venn diagram
Exercise 6D
Period 38
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Problems on Venn diagram
Exercise 6D
Period 39
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Discussion of CWSH-2
Period 40
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Concluding Activity
Period 41
CHAPTER 6: SETS
Concluding Activity
Period 42
CHAPTER 5: EXPONENTS
Introduction to Exponents
Power of a number
Period 43
CHAPTER 5: EXPONENTS
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Problems on Power of a number
Exercise 5A
Period 44
CHAPTER 5: EXPONENTS
Discussion of CWSH-1 and HE-1
Period 45
CHAPTER 6: SETS & CHAPTER 5: EXPONENTS
Assessment
COMPUTER EDUCATION
Period 1
Discussion of Volume 2 Examination paper
Volume 3 briefing
Period 2
Algorithm and Flowchart
Introduction
More on Algorithm and Flowchart
Advantages & Disadvantages of Algorithm and Flowchart
Use of Algorithm and Flowchart in Programming concept
Problem solving
Period 3
Basics of Object-Oriented Programming
Understanding language concept in computer
Basics of programming
Need and features of a program
Steps for writing a program
Period 4
Basics of Object-Oriented Programming
Pillars of OOP
Objects and Classes, Data, Attributes, Methods & Functions
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Inheritance and Class hierarchy
Period 5
Basics of Object-Oriented Programming
Data Abstraction
Polymorphism
Encapsulation
Overloading
Period 6
Algorithm and Flowchart
Basics of Object-Oriented Programming
Assessment through Microsoft Forms
Period 7
Introduction to C++
Evolution of C++
Fundamental for Writing a C++ Programs: - Character set, Token, Data Types, and Variables.
Period 8
Introduction to C++
Types of Errors in Program
Basic structure of a C++ Program
Period 9
Introduction to C++
Comments in C++ Program
Creating and Saving a program
Compiling a program
Running a program
Quitting C++
Period 10
Introduction to C++
Some C++ Programs
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Period 11
Introduction to C++
Flow of Control
Selection control statements
Period 12
Introduction to C++
Flow of Control
Selection control statements
Period 13
Introduction to C++
Flow of Control
Selection control statements
Period 14
Introduction to C++
Flow of Control
Iteration statements or looping statements
Period 15
Introduction to C++
Flow of Control
Iteration statements or looping statements
Period 16
Introduction to C++
Flow of Control
Iteration statements or looping statements
Period 17
Introduction to C++
Flow of Control
Exercise Programs based on Flow of Control
Period 18
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Introduction to C++
Assessment through Microsoft Forms
ART
Period 1
Concept: Bird’s Nest (Best out of waste – Create a bird’s nest)
Essentials: Thick thread, cooler grass, bamboo stick, bamboo basket, waste cardboard carton / box, glue, old newspapers
Period 2
Concept: Bird’s Nest (Best out of waste – Create a bird’s nest)
Essentials: Thick thread, cooler grass, bamboo stick, bamboo basket, waste cardboard carton / box, glue, old newspapers
Period 3
Concept: Reflection (Landscape Drawing)
Essentials: Art sheet, pencil colours, oil pastels, water colours and black thick marker
Briefing: Insight into assessment pattern (art sheet, water colours, white pen and sketch pens)
Period 4
Concept: Reflection (Colouring)
Essentials: art sheet, pencil colours, oil pastels, water colours and black thick marker
Period 5
Concept: Origami Lantern
Essentials: craft sheet or handmade sheet, geometry box and glue
Period 6
Concept: Origami Lantern
Essentials: craft sheet or handmade sheet, geometry box and glue
Period 7
Concept: Indian Tribal Art (Introduction and drawing)
Essentials: art Sheet, water colours, white pen and sketch pens
Period 8
Assessment on Reflection (Landscape Drawing) – this activity will be done in the class.
Period 9
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Concept: Indian Tribal Art
Essentials: art sheet, pencil colours, oil pastels, sketch pens and a black marker
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ONLINE CLASS TIMETABLE
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LIST OF HOLIDAYS
Gandhi Jayanti Saturday, 2nd October 2021
Dussehra Break Wednesday - Friday, 13th - 15th October 2021
Eid UL Milad Tuesday, 19th October 2021
Diwali Break Wednesday - Saturday, 3rd - 6th November 2021
Guru Nanak Jayanti Friday, 19th November 2021
Gas Tragedy Friday, 3rd December 2021