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 .
-: Make a Flash movie on the topic : “Nature and its glory”
-: Make a colourful web page on the topic : “Importance of saving water and electricity”
-: Make a power point presentation on different types of virus , its symptoms and importance of anti-virus.
Reading: MS-Office 2013 updates (Pg147, 148)
WORLD VISION
NOTE:
1. Newspaper reading , news update and discussion of all important events will be an integral part of this subject.
2. Some lessons are mentioned for Reading Only for Knowledge and Information in each unit. Quiz will be conducted on the basis of all such lessons. Other lessons of the same unit will be done in detail.
UNIT I
1. The Natural World 2. Things Around Me 3. Science and Technology 4. Number Skills 5. Language and Literature, Legends and Myths
NOTE:
1. The following pages are recommended only for Reading for Knowledge.
Pg- 26,27,31,32,33,38,52,56,57,62,63,64,68,69,75,82,83.
Itinerary: Norway: Location, Climate, Culture, Famous Cities, Famous Monuments and Famous Personalities.
UNIT II
1. Arts and Music 2. Sports 3. The World Around Us 4. Mixed Bag
NOTE:
1. The following pages are recommended only for Reading for Knowledge.
Pg- 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 72, 73, 74,92
Itinerary: Scotland: Location, Climate, Culture, Famous Cities, Famous Monuments and Famous Personalities.
German
Unit I
Modul 3 - Lektion 1, 2 , 3 und 4 Grammatik : All the topics to be covered according to the lessons.
Aktivitäten :
1. Rollenspiel - Essen und Getränke kaufen. 2. Eine Collage machen : Das Thema – Essen und Trinken in Deutschland 3. Eine Collage : Meine Schulsachen 4. Einen Stundenplan machen und Minidialoge spielen 5. Partnerϋbung : Fragen und Antworten – Das Thema ist ‘Fernsehen’
Unit II
Modul 4 - Lektion 1, 2 , 3 und 4 Grammatik : All the topics to be covered according to the lessons.
Aktivitäten :
1. Kreuzworträtsel : Sportarten 2. Informationen ϋber einen berϋhmten Sportler/ eine berϋhmte Sportlerin sammeln und im Unterricht präsentieren 3. Eine Collage ϋber die Sehenswϋrdigkeiten fϋr die Touristen in Deutschland machen 4. Quiz Show : Berϋhmte Persönlichkeiten aus Deutschland 5. Kurze und einfache Texte im Unterricht vorlesen.