Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 LAKSHMIPAT SINGHANIA ACADEMY OPEN BOOK PROJECT SESSION: 2021-2022 SEMESTER I Class: Class II Dear children, through this project you will learn more about the beautiful unioun territory, Kashmir • Read the instructions carefully. • You may refer to the internet for more information and take your parents help to surf the net but you must do the project yourself. • Use a pencil to complete your project. Use colours wherever necessary. • Have an enjoyable time compiling your project work!!

Dear Parents, 1) Students may use worksheets/ white paper/ fabriano sheets, whatever is available at home for the projects. They can print as well.

2) They need not copy the questions and the sketches given in the project.

3) Projects to be mailed to the respective subject teachers after completion.

4) Date of Submission – 18th June 2021

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 ENGLISH

Learning Objectives

The students will be able to:

• know more about the state of Kashmir

• have an appreciation for the culture and tradition of Kashmir

• think critically while solving the riddles based on the districts of Kashmir and form

sentences by looking at the collage of

• use their artistic skills to draw the flower from which we get saffron

• use the given vocabulary to write a paragraph based on the video they watch on

how to make ‘kahwa’. It will also improve their logical skills as they write the steps

involved in the right order

Please watch this video before you begin your project by clicking on the link given below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOM2TjbJT9g&t=184s

Kashmir is divided into 22 small divisions called districts. The names of the districts are examples of proper nouns. We always begin proper nouns with capital letters and common nouns with small letters.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 1. Look at the map and answer the following.

a. The first four letters of this district of Kashmir means a place where goods are sold ______

b. This first three letters of this district of Kashmir means a part of the plant which develops into a flower ______

c. This district of Kashmir has the name of a Hindu god in it ______

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world popularly known as red gold.

In India saffron is mainly cultivated in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

The high price of the spice is due to the labour involved in its harvest. One

gram of Kashmiri saffron cost five hundred twenty rupees.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 2. Watch the video by clicking on the link given below and then draw the flower from which we get saffron, colour it and then write two describing words for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz9l-Xk6iCI

Draw

Describing words: 1. ______

2. ______

Just for Fun What were to happen if it starts snowing during the harvest of this expensive crop?

______

The flavourful ‘kahwa’ is a Kashmiri drink which boosts the immunity and gives you energy to remain active throughout the day. It helps keep the body warm in the cold freezing weather of Kashmir. We can have ‘kahwa’ too. We can also take it daily to keep the Corona virus at bay.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022

3. Watch the video by clicking on the link given below and then write the steps of preparing ‘khawa’ in not more than 4 lines using simple words. You may use the words given in the help box. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z8V_rgBvAA

take pour put add pinch

boil serve pieces hot energising

When you visit Kashmir, you can never miss the picturesque Dal Lake. It is also known as the ‘Lake of Flowers’, ‘Jewel in the crown of Kashmir’ or ‘'s Jewel’. Houseboats are floating luxury hotel in the Dal Lake and are nicknamed ‘floating palaces’. Each houseboat has an exclusive ‘shikara’ for ferrying guests to the shore. On Dal Lake, the floating vegetable market is a unique site.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022

4.Look at this collage of Dal Lake and frame an asking and a telling sentence each

Asking Sentence: ______

______

Telling Sentence: ______

______

Kashmir is well-known for its apple and saffron cultivation. But do you know there are many other fruits that are very common in Kashmir? Yes!

There are many other fruits which are rare as well, but all are tasty and healthy, grown in the mountains of Kashmir.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 5.Find out the names of 4 rare fruits grown in Kashmir by reading the descriptions. The first and last letter is provided as further clues. Draw or stick pictures of each and then write the singular and plural form of names of each fruit. Remember to begin them with small letters as names of fruits are examples of common nouns.

Description Picture Noun Number 1. It is a large red Singular:

coloured fruit with sweet c ______y and juicy pulp. They are found in bunches. Plural

2. They are of a size of a Singular

thumb. Inside the black f __ g coloured fruit, there are

hundreds of seeds which Plural tastes crunchy and pulpy.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022

3. It is a rounded fruit, with Singular

a hard and wrinkled shell

divided in two or four w ______t

sections that contains

kernels of irregular shape, Plural light yellowish colour and covered with a thin brown skin. 4. It is a citrus fruit that Singular

grows in

the region. As it is k __ __ b a citrus fruit it is rich in vitamin C and is eaten in sunny winters. But unlike Plural other citrus fruits, it has less pulp and water content and has thick rind.

Did You Know? Cherry is known as ‘gilaas’ in Kashmir whereas walnut is known as ‘akhrod’ or ‘doon’

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022

दी परियोजना काययﴂ ह कश्मीि उद्देश्य ( Objectives )

• कल्पनाशीलता का हिकास • भाषा शैली का हिकास • िचनात्मकता का हिकास • व्यि ारिक ज्ञान का हिकास पिा से परिचय तथा म त्ता का हिकासﴂपि ﴂस्कृहत एिﴂकश्मीि की स • • भाहषक क्षमता औि िैचारिक क्षमता का हिकास

The detailed information of the given topic for completion of the Project is given in the link below – https://youtu.be/qQTtAvEN068 - के उत्ति एक िाक्य मᴂ दᴂ ﴂQ1. हनम्नहलखित प्रश्ो ?ै की घाटी मᴂ खथथत ﴂश भाग हकन तीन नहदयोﴂक) कश्मीि का अहिका ------? ै हदि की गुफा हकस पियत मᴂ खथथतﴂि) िैष्णो देिी म ------? के नाम हलिᴂ ﴂदो उद्योगो ﴂग) कश्मीि के हकꅍी ------? ै ग की िास बात क्याﴂघ) अमिनाथ के हशिहल ------9 of 8

Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 – को प चान कि उनके नाम हलिᴂ ﴂQ2. हनम्न हच配ो 1.

2.

3.

4.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 – से पूिा किᴂ ﴂको स ी श녍ो ﴂमᴂ रिक्त थथानो ﴂQ3. नीचे हदए गए िाक्यो

बि मु म्मद के बालﴂक) ______मᴂ पैग

िहक्षत हकए गए ℂ ।ﴂसुिहक्षत 셂प से स

घ) जम्मू औि कश्मीि की शीतकालीन िाजिानी ______

ै औि ग्रीष्मकालीन िाजिानी ______ै।

का बाग” भी क ा जाता ै। ﴂग) ______को “िुहशयो

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022

Q4. कालीन गलीचा बुनाई कश्मीि का एक प्रहसद्ध उद्योग ै। अपनी कल्पनाशखक्त से - ग किᴂﴂदि से िﴂएक कालीन हिजाइन किᴂ औि उसे सु

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 MATHEMATICS

Learning Objectives:

Through this project, students will be:

➢ aware of the rich culture and tradition of Kashmir.

➢ able to study the pictograph and answer questions based on it.

➢ able to sequence the pictures by writing the ordinal numbers.

➢ able to solve brain teasers to attain more information about Kashmir.

➢ able to solve sums on addition and subtraction and use the given decoder to crack the code.

➢ able to show their artistic skills by using different types of lines.

➢ able to enhance their vocabulary by learning new words.

Hello friends! I am Aaditya. Today I will tell you about my native land, Kashmir so that when you plan your trip to this place, you know what exactly to do and look for over here. So, let’s begin!

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 Pictograph A. Kashmir is enriched with the supply of numerous fruits that taste awesome. Kashmir is also known as the land of fruits. Various fruits like apple, pear, pomegranate, peach, plum, kiwi and cherry are cultivated here. Look at the pictograph to find the fruits I collected from an orchard, colour them and answer the following questions. apple

pear

peach

kiwi

pomegranat e

1) Which fruit was collected the most? ______2) Which fruit was collected the least? ______3) Find the difference between the most and least collected fruit.______(number) 4) Name the fruits which were of the same quantity? ______and ______

5) Find the total number of fruits collected by me. ______(number name)

Did you know? Apples of Kashmir are the most famous fruits from Kashmir locally known as Sebh or Tsoonth. If you are a regular fruit buyer you might have heard the fruit vendor bragging about the Kashmiri Apples.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 Ordinal Numbers

B. Our traditional attire is called a pheran which is worn by both men and women. It resembles a long loose coat or cloak. Traditionally made from wool or tweed and worn as protection from the winter, it is now also stitched from cotton for summer.

Let us write the ordinal number to sequence the procedure for making a pheran.

(i)

cotton cotton plant cotton pheran cotton thread

(ii)

woollen pheran wool sheep woollen thread

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 Brain Teasers C. Let me tell you more about Kashmir. I will give you clues and you will fill up the blanks with number names. Also draw or paste pictures to show the underlined words.

a) The shikara is a type of wooden boat found

on Dal Lake and other water bodies of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. A usual shikara seats ______(half of a dozen) people, with the driver paddling at the rear. They depict the .

b) Sufiana Kalam is the classical music of Kashmir, which uses its own ragas and is accompanied by a ______(century) stringed instrument called the santoor.

c) In 1339, became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir, inaugurating the Shah Mir dynasty. For the next ______years (five centuries), Muslims monarchs ruled Kashmir.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 Crack It Right! D. The dance has been a part of our life from ancient times. The women folk of line up in two rows facing each other and perform this beautiful dance during the spring time in beautiful costumes. Now let us solve the sums and then use the decoder given below to find the name of the most important and famous folk dance form of Kashmir valley. 28 80 65 55 F R U O

a) T O b) T O c) T O d) T O 4 6 7 9 5 0 7 5 + 3 4 __ 2 4 + 1 5 __ 4 7

Can you guess? Can you guess the name of the movie where

this folk dance form was performed by the actor, Preiti Zinta? ______

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 Lines and Curves E. We use Pashmina shawls to keep ourselves warm during the winter season. Pashmina is an exclusive art of this paradise on Earth. Ever since the reign of Emperor Ashok, Kashmir has been known for producing the most exclusive Pashmina Shawls in the world. The name Pashmina has been derived from a Persian word “Pashm” meaning a weavable fiber precisely wool. Design a Pashmina Shawl having floral design and colour it.

Did you know? The Pashmina Shawl is famous worldwide for its quality and fabric. Almost every woman love and desire Pashmina Shawl as it symbolizes royalty. The design and embroidery work on the shawl is

breathtaking and the warmth and softness that it offers is completely matchless. Kashmir is also famous for their hand-knotted carpets and woollen rugs having floral design.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 EVS Open Book Project Learning Objectives: At the end of this project: o The students will aquire knowledge about Kashmir, through research o They will know the location of the place in the map o They will learn various facts about the food habits and the traditional attire of the people of Kashmir . o They will know few facts related to Kashmir. o They will develop a sense of curiosity, observation skills and writing skills. Watch the video by clicking on the link given below to enjoy the scenic beauty of this wonderful place. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=kashmir+culture+and+tradition+for+kid s&&view=detail&mid=0E09F33586A38E64BF040E09F33586A38E64BF04&& FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dkashmir%2Bculture%2 Band%2Btradition%2Bfor%2Bkids%26FORM%3DHDRSC4

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 Nature has endowed Kashmir with unbelievable beauty. It is aptly called the ‘Paradise on Earth’. Kashmir is resplendent with stunning Chinar trees that turn the entire valley yellow and red when the autumn arrives, silver lakes that turn golden at the crack of dawn, and crystal blue rivers that are sourced from the icy mountains. So, let us explore some of the best things in Kashmir.

You are here

1.Which states would you pass through on your way to Kashmir from Kolkata? Name them below. 1______2______3______4______5______

2.Name the two union territories: A______B______

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 Just like the stunning landscapes, the food in Kashmir is heavenly. The rich Wazwan cuisine boasts of delicious Rogan Josh, Ghoshtaba and other delectable dishes. Start your day with a hot cup of Kahwah, follow it up with some Yakhni or Dum Aloo and enjoy some special Noon Chai as the sun sets.

3.Design your own menu. Research some popular dishes and create a traditional pictorial menu that includes two starters, two main items and one dessert and label the same.

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 All about Kashmir 4. Guess the clues and complete the crossword 1.

2.

4.

3.

Across: Down :

1.I am the land of five rivers, and I am 1. I am a shawl made from the hair situated to the south of Kashmir. What is of goat. my name? 4.I am otherwise known as 2.I am made of wood and mostly found in sweetened tea and I help to keep Dal lake. What am I? you warm. What am I? 3. My preparation is considered as an art and a point of pride in Kashmiri culture and identity. What am I?

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Name: ______Section: ______Roll No. _____ Class II/ Sem 1/ 2021-2022 Tradition of Kashmir The costume of Kashmiri people is very colourful and attractive. Most people wear traditional costume and women attire themselves with gorgeous jewellery like nose ring, bangles, earrings, necklaces and loose salwar kamiz which make them comfortable during the hot season. Whereas men dress themselves in kurta payjama, shalwars, gurabi and skullcaps. Pheran is kind of overcoat worn by Kashmiri people during winter which is decorated with colourful patches and embroidery work. Dress up, from whatever you find at home, in the traditional attire worn by the Kashmiri people and click a picture of the same. Attach it to the assignment. Describe what you have worn.

Did you know?

The longest railway tunnel in India is situated in Jammu and Kashmir. It is named as Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel or Railway tunnel.

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