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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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]
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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
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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
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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 ?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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:
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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
Hindi Language
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