CLASS -VII 2016-2017 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Note: 1
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CLASS -VII 2016-2017 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Note: 1. Reading and Recitation , Spell check , Construction of sentences , Framing and Answering of Questions will be an integral part of each lesson. 2. Language study will be taken as an on-going and integral part of each lesson. 3. Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Vocabulary skills will be done according to each lesson. 4. Each lesson will be supplemented by Web Support for better understanding. Reader: Lesson 1: Doctor Dolittle Learns Animal Language Lesson 7: The Ingenious Scientist Lesson 3: The Boy with a Catapult Lesson 9: A Helping Hand Lesson 10: Mystical Japan Lesson 2: The Brook (Poem) Lesson 6: Somebody’s Mother (Poem) Writing Ability: 1. Diary Entry 2. Formal Letter writing 3. Message Speech Ability: Bullying- a growing problem (Ref Page 26) Debate: Are humans to blame for certain animal extinctions? Extempore’ Suggested book for Reading: Swami and Friends by R.K Narayan UNIT II Reader: Lesson 12: The Face on The Wall Lesson 13: Macavity, the Mystery Cat Lesson 14: Music and Immortality Lesson 15: The Most Important Days Lesson 17: Tom Sawyer Lesson 11: The Miller Of The Dee (Poem) Lesson 16: Wandering Singers (Poem) Writing Ability: 1. Story- Descriptive Writing 2. Informal Letter Writing 3. Dialogue Writing Speech Ability: Relation between music and mathematics Debate: Differently – abled people need our support not sympathy. Suggested Book for Reading: Any novel of Mark Twain Mathematics Note: Questions based on Mathematical Aptitude, Quick calculations, Tables,Dictation of large numbers and interesting games and activities on Mathematical Concepts will be done regularly. Unit I Chapter 1: Integers Chapter 2: Fractions and Decimals Chapter 4: Simple Equations Chapter 5: Lines and Angles Chapter 6: Triangle and its Properties Chapter 9: Rational Numbers Chapter 8: Comparing Quantities. Activities: 1) To understand the concepts of integers using number lines and bindis. 2) To represent 0.3 0.7 on a square by drawing horizontal, vertical lines and shading. Lab Manual Activities: 1, 5, 6, 7, 10 Unit II Chapter 3: Data Handling Chapter 7: Congruence of Triangles Chapter 10: Practical Geometry Chapter 11: Perimeter and Area Chapter 12: Algebraic Expressions Chapter 13: Exponents and power Chapter 14: Symmetry Chapter 15: Visualising Solid shapes Activities: 1) To derive the formula for number patterns. 2) To show that the diagonal of a parallelogram divides the parallelogram into 2 congruent triangles and so the area of the triangle is equal to half the area of a parallelogram. 3) Making a cube by drawing its nets. Lab Manual Activities: 2, 11, 12, 14, 15 SCIENCE NOTE: Demonstration of practical activities , drawing and labeling of diagrams will be done along with each topic UNIT I Chapter 1: Nutrition in Plants Chapter 2: Nutrition in Animals Chapter 8: Acids, Bases and Salts Chapter 10: Animal Fibre (For Reading Only) Chapter 11: Heat Chapter 12: Time and Motion Chapter 18: Water (For Reading Only) Experimental Work: 1. To test the presence of starch in the given substance. 2. To show that acids and bases react to form salt and water. 3. To show that acids turn blue litmus paper red and bases turn red litmus paper blue. 4. To show that some substances are insulators while others are conductors. 5. To find the time period of a simple pendulum. 6. To show constancy of time period of simple pendulum. UNIT II Chapter 9: Physical and Chemical Changes Chapter 7: Elements, Compounds and Chemical Equations Chapter 4: Respiration in Organisms Chapter 3: Transport and Excretion Chapter 14: Electric Current and its Effects Chapter 13: Light Chapter 19: Waste Water Management (For Reading Only) Experimental work: 1. To observe the conduction of food and water in plants. 2. To observe conduction of food by phloem. 3. To study physical and chemical changes. 4. To observe magnetic effect of current. 5. To observe light passing through prism. 6. To observe a displacement reaction. SOCIAL SCIENCE NOTE: Each topic will be supplemented with Flow Charts , CDs, presentations on Smart Board and Map Work UNIT I HISTORY Chapter 1: Medieval World Chapter2: Regional Kingdoms (For Reading Only) Chapter 3 : The Sultanate Period Chapter 5: The Great Mughals Chapter 6: Monumental Architecture (For Reading Only) Map Work: 1. On an outline map of India mark the empire of Muhammad Bin Tughluq 2. On the outline map of India mark a) The extent of Akbar's empire b) Important towns under Akbar- Chittor, Delhi, Jaunpur, Agra, Ajmer GEOGRAPHY Chapter 1: Our Environment Chapter 2: Inside Our Earth( Through PPT and Projects) Chapter 5: Composition and Structure of Atmosphere Chapter 6: Weather and Climate MAP WORK: On an Outline Map 1. Of India Mark the basic representing symbols for Desert , Valleys, Mountains, Sea and Ocean. 2. Of World mark the direction of the Trade Winds, Westerlies, Easterlies and Dust Storms. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE Chapter 1: Democracy Chapter 2: Pillars of Democracy Chapter 3: Democracy in Action ACTIVITY: Representation of Indian Preamble UNIT II HISTORY Chapter 7: Towns, Traders and Craftsmen (Through Story Narration) Chapter 9: Religious Beliefs (Through Presentations) Chapter 10: Flowering of Regional Cultures (For Reading Only) Chapter 11: Political Formation in the 18th century MAP WORK: On the outline map of India mark the important territories of Shivaji GEOGRAPHY Chapter 7: Water Chapter8: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife ( For Reading Only) Chapter 10: Life in Tropical and Sub Tropical Regions Chapter 11: Life in Temperate Grasslands Map Work 1. On the outline map of world mark the important cold and warm currents(six each) 2. On the physical map of South America mark * Extent of Amazon Basin * Countries that form the route of Amazon Basin 3. On the physical map of India mark the five important tributaries of River Ganga 4. On the outline map * of North America mark the extent of prairies * of South Africa mark the extent of veld SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LIFE Chapter 4: State Government Chapter 5: Media and Democracy Chapter 6: Advertising Chapter 7: Markets Around Us ACTIVITY: Present an advertisement with a relevant social message FOUNDATION EDUCATION IN TECHNOLOGY NOTE: Practical demonstration, power point presentations, diagrams and project work will be emphasized in each topic. UNIT I PROJECT: CARS Chapter 1: Car Basic System PROJECT: MOBILE PHONES Chapter 2: Introduction Chapter 3: Parts of a Mobile PROJECT: AERONAUTICS Chapter 4: Aircraft Basic Parts ACTIVITIES: To observe the cooling system in a car and to check the coolant level. MODEL: Mobile phone using waste material. POWER POINT PRESENTATION: Disk brake or drum brake unit. COMMUNICATION STRENGTH: 1. Understanding different systems of a car helps in its proper maintenance. 2. If given an opportunity, what would you like to become – an astronaut or a pilot and why? UNIT II Chapter 5: Principles of Flight Project: Robots Chapter 6: Introduction Chapter 7:Types of Robots Chapter 8: Components of Robots Chapter 9: Robots in Space Chapter 10: Robots in Military Chapter 11: Robots in Healthcare Activities: Collect latest information about robots and their uses and make a scrap-file Model: Model of a robot Communication Strength: Narrate your experience as a robonaut exploring the space PPT: To make a PowerPoint presentation on unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) SOCIAL GRACES APRIL-MAY’16: Happy as I am (Self Respect) JULY’16: Valuable Values (Being truthful, kind, punctual and disciplined) AUGUST’16: Be Thankful (Contentment and Discontentment) SEPTEMBER’16: Being United (Unity is strength) OCTOBER’16: Caring for Environment (Save Mother Earth) NOVEMBER’16: Being Helpful (Lending Helping Hands) DECEMBER’16: Self Control (Ability to check words, feelings and actions) JANUARY’17: Responsible Citizen (Learning to serve the nation) FEBRUARY’17: Having good thoughts (Always be positive) MARCH’17: Respecting Differences (All humans are equal) SPORTS ACTIVITIES Note: Rules, Regulations, Field Equipment, Championships and important players of each game will also be discussed. UNIT I 1. Basketball 2. Table Tennis 3. Yoga 4. Volleyball 5. Hockey UNITII 1. Skating 2. Roller Hockey 3. Meditation 4. Badminton 5. Athletics CULTURAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNIT I 1) Earth Day- Dance and song on Mother Earth 2) Folk Dance - Punjab< Gujarat and Rajasthan 3) Patriotic Songs 4) Role Play --An Episode from Lord Krishna’s life (Baal Krishna Leela) UNIT II 1) Classical Dance—Kathak and Bharat Natyam 2) Kavi Sammelan 3) Western Dance—Jazz, Contemporary,Bollywood Routine, Zumba Fitness, Aerobics, etc. 4) Talent Hunt –Solo Dance, Mono Acting,Group Dance,Group Drama 5)Music – Group and Solo singing ART AND CRAFT UNIT I ART CRAFT 1 Poster on Earth Day 1 Collage Making 2 Monument Drawing 2 Mask Making 3 Live Sketching 3 Krishna Idol Making 4 Literacy Day – Poster Making UNIT II ART CRAFT 1 Doodle Art 1 Creative Handmade Basket 2 Animal Cartoon Making 2 Paper Bag 3 Nature Study 3 Quilling 4 Calligraphy 4 Mirror Decoration COMPUTER SCIENCE -INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIT I Chapter 1: How Computer Works Chapter 2: More on Operating Systems Chapter 3: Knowing Mail Merge Chapter 4: More on MS-Excel Chapter 5: Data Analysis with MS-Excel Project Work: Microsoft Excel: Make a project in MS-Excel with data analysis: Topic: Your Annual Result Marsheet Practical Activities: -:. Make a list in MS-Word of the different Application software used in the lab. -: Make a presentation on the topic:” Open Source Operating Systems.” -: Make a calendar of 2016 in MS-Excel highlighting holidays , festivals and any activity done . -: Make a chart in MS-Excel of the worksheet showing the menu , price list of any Fast Food Restaurant . Reading: 1. Computers and Your Health (Pg 149,150) 2.National Cyber Olympiad (Pg151,152) UNIT II Chapter 6 : Introduction to HTML Chapter 7: HTML – Text Formatting Chapter 8: Animations with Adobe Flash Chapter 9: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Chapter 10 : Knowing Computer Viruses Project Work : Adobe Photoshop Page 137 Practical Activities : -: Make a web page listing the different tags of HTML .