GRADE VIII

English Paper I 

YEAR PLAN 2019 – 2020 GRADE: VIII ENGLISH Paper I The academic year is divided into two sessions Session One: June 2019 to October 2019 Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020 Continuous assessments: June, July, August, September, December, January, February Summative Assessment I: October 2019 Summative Assessment II: March 2020 Please check the index page in the notebooks for Continuous Assessment marks. Enduring Understanding:     Ability to use English language for the purpose of study and social and cultural interaction General Objectives:  To develop the ability to:  read with comprehension drawing information directly or by inference from the text, through an understanding of grammar and structure, vocabulary and idiom derive, infer and critically assess information through listening                                               express oneself by speaking individually, or in a discussion employ a variety of skills in writing: within a framework, using argument or imagination or note making and summarizing Session One: June 2019 to October 2019
DURATION		TOPIC	SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES	CREATIVE WRITING	ACTIVITIES	RESOURCES
June		Chapter 1                                                          Composition                                     Personal Letters Interchange of Sentences Chapter 2 Subject Matter and Its Organisation An Approach to Comprehension Articles	ü  ability to express in a well-organised, clear, precise and accurate English ü  to familiarize with the use of the formal elements and the appropriateness of language in writing informal letters                 ü  to evaluate the use of articles         ü  to understand the content of a given text and to infer information and meanings from it ü  to improve the quality of writing through effective sentences	Narrative Composition Notice & Email Personal Letters	Articles & Interchange of Sentences -                                                                  Text book exercises Practice Paper 2	Total English 9
July		Chapter 3 Style Formal Letters Agreement of the Verb with the Subject Chapter 4 Beginning and Ending Comprehension – Question Patterns Time and Tense - I	ü  to achieve an effective style of writing which has clarity, coherence and simplicity ü to familiarize with the use of the formal elements of language in writing formal letters                                                                     ü to understand that a verb must agree with its subject in number and person ü  to answer questions designed to check one’s knowledge of the passage ü knowledge of tenses	Picture Composition Formal Letter Reading Comprehension  Summary Writing	Agreement of the Verb with the Subject & Time and Tense I - Text book exercises Comprehension Analysis Practice Paper 3 & 4	Total English 9
August		Chapter 5 Paragraph Writing Time and Tense II Chapter 6 Types of Essays Comprehension – Words in Context The Sequence of Tenses	ü  to understand that a good paragraph must have unity, coherence and variety                                                     ü  learn to write application for employment ü  knowledge of tenses ü  to learn to use the different elements of essays                                                ü  to understand the contextual meaning of words and phrases in a passage ü  to recall the use of subordinate clause and the principal clause	Descriptive Composition Informal Letter  Reading Comprehension	Time and Tense II & The Sequence of Tenses -                    Text book exercises Practice Paper 5 & 6	Total English 9
September		Chapter 7 Narrative Composition Letters to Newspapers Prepositions	ü to narrate incidents from experience   ü to express strong emotions of annoyance, pleasure or indignation keeping a formal tone throughout the letter ü  to familiarize with the use of prepositions	Story Writing Argumentative Composition Letters to Newspapers	Prepositions - Text book exercises                                             Practice Paper 7	Total English 9
October		Summative Assessment - I
Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020
November	Chapter 8 Description Summary Writing Direct and Indirect Speech Chapter 9 Characters Invitations Active and Passive Voice		ü  to keep a consistent point of view throughout the composition ü  to write complete, self-contained, precise, brief, clear and simple summaries ü  to transform direct speech to indirect speech and vice versa  ü  to depict a character in words and action ü  to write formal and informal invitations ü  to differentiate and identify active and passive voice	Descriptive Composition Notice & Email Reading Comprehension	Direct and Indirect Speech & Active and Passive Voice - Text book exercises Practice Paper 8 & 9	Total English 9
December	Chapter 10 Stories Summary Writing Transformation of Sentences - I		ü  To familiarize the elements of a good story ü  Alters sentences without changing their meaning much; punctuates properly	Story Writing Formal and Informal Letters	Transformation of Sentences - I - Text book exercises Practice Paper 10	Total English 9
January	Chapter 11                                                          A. Argumentative composition - II                                 B.  Transformation of sentences C. Letter to newspapers Chapter 12 A. Critical Composition B. Conditional sentences C.  Invitations		ü  Presents points logically with clarity foreseeing the contentions ü  Alters sentences without changing their meaning much; punctuates properly ü  Composes using the right format and write with clarity ü  Evaluates the quality of a book/ cultural programme /film using the basic parameters pertaining to the genre ü  Composes using the right format and writes with clarity	Argumentative Composition Formal/Informal Letter	Text book exercises Practice Paper 11 & 12	Total English 9
February	Chapter 13 A. Factual Writing B. Letter of complaint C. Word Order		ü  Composes with objectivity and accuracy showing no ambiguity ü  Composes using the right format and write with clarity                                                                    ü  Rephrases following the right syntax	Composition	Text book exercises Practice Paper 13	Total English 9
Internal Assessment: Speaking and Listening Tests Facilitators: Mr Sreekumar K, Mrs Chithira Alin Kurien, Mrs Sangeetha M Text Book: Total English 9 Publisher: Morning Star

English Paper II  

YEAR PLAN 2019 - 2020 Grade VIII ENGLISH Paper II (Literature) The academic year is divided into three sessions Session One: June to August 2019 Session Two: September to December 2019 Session Three: January to March 2020 Continuous  Assessments: June, July, August, September, November, December, January, February Summative Assessment I – October 2019 Summative Assessment II- March 2020 Please check the index page in the notebooks for Continuous Assessment marks. ENDURING UNDERSTANDING:  Varied perspectives on life through a variety of literary works and better communicative skills GENERAL OBJECTIVES:  The student :                                                    Develops an appreciation of good literature                                                    Experiences the thoughts and feelings of the people of the world                                                    Understands the motivations of characters in drama and the short stories                                                    Comprehends the plot in detail using contextual clues                                                    Appreciates the beauty of literary expressions and devices
Duration	TOPICS	Specific Learning Objectives	Activities		Resources
June	Television (poem) Little Match Girl	Ø  Reflects on the ill effects of television on children’s mental growth Ø  Focuses on the goodness of reading books Ø  An introduction to the genre satire in poetry Ø  Describes brutality of cold weather and apathy of the rich towards the poor Ø  Throws light into the evil hands of class differentiation Ø  Asserts the importance of faith and hope	Reading and explanation Workbook extracts Oral/written assessments		Prescribed Literary texts
July	The Daffodils (poem)                         A Horse and Two goats	Ø  Appreciates the beauty of nature and its influence on man Ø  Understands various styles used in romantic poetry Ø  Identifies the use of humour to explore the themes of knowledge and ignorance Ø  Explores the conflicts between rich and poor and between Indian and Western culture Ø  Delves into the accurate presentation of everyday life as lived by people	Reading and explanation Workbook extracts                                                    Oral/written assessments		Prescribed Literary texts
August	A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Essay)	Ø  Identifies complexity of Shakespearean works Ø  Identifies the theme and the ideals expressed	Reading and explanation Workbook extracts                                                    Oral/written assessments		Prescribed Literary texts
September	A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Essay) (contd) Revision	Ø  Identifies the theme and the ideals expressed	Reading and explanation Workbook extracts Oral/written assessments		Prescribed Literary texts
October	Summative Assessment I
November	A Face in the Dark Bangle Sellers (Poem)	Ø  Ponders upon the mysteries of human existence Ø  Deliberates upon the possibility of another layer of life outside the material world Ø  Understands open ended stories and the use of supernatural elements Ø  Appreciates the Indian culture through the presentation of Indian women in vivid colours and roles	Reading and explanation Workbook extracts                                                    Oral/written assessments	Prescribed Literary texts
December	My Greatest Olympic Prize	Ø  Comprehends the true spirit of sportsmanship Ø  Understands the true value of friendship	Reading and explanation Workbook extracts                                                    Oral/written assessments	Prescribed Literary texts
January	The Merchant of Venice (essay)	Ø  Identifies the main theme Ø  Appreciates the plot development in the story	Reading and explanation Workbook extracts                                                    Oral/written assessments	Prescribed Literary texts
February	Nine Gold Medals (poem)	Ø  Appreciates camaraderie and sportsmanship Ø  Understands that it is better to cooperate and sympathise with others than to compete	Reading and explanation Workbook extracts                                                    Oral/written assessments	Prescribed Literary texts
March	Summative Assessment II
Projects: A Comic Strip based on ‘A Horse and Two Goats’ (SA 1)                 Imagine you are Mr. Oliver of ‘A Face in the Dark’. Explain your activities and give an alternative ending to your story.  (SA 2) Facilitators: Mrs Kamaleswari TR, Mrs Chithira Alin Kurien, Mrs Soorya Gayathri Text Books: Charles Lamb’s essay on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream & The Merchant of Venice                     Treasure Trove - A Collection of ICSE Poems and Short Stories              Publisher: Evergreen Publications Work Books:  A Collection of ICSE Poems and Short Stories vol. 1 & 2                     Publisher: Morning Star

Malayalam
Biology

YEAR PLAN 2019– 2020 Grade VIII BIOLOGY The academic year is divided into two sessions Session One: June 2019 to October 2019 Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020 Continuous assessments: June, July, September, November, December , January, February Summative Assessment I: October 2019 Summative Assessment II: March 2020 Please check the index page in the notebooks for Continuous Assessment marks. General Objectives:  To ·          Learn the different branches of biology and its latest developments. ·          Understand and acquire the functions of the different types of microscopes, magnification and resolution, the different resolutions and dimensions of light and electron microscope  and techniques of using a microscope and the purpose of staining cells. ·          types, shapes, and sizes of cells, the cell theory and the structures and functions of cells and the differences between animal cells and plant cells. ·          Develop skills and abilities of writing scientific names properly ·          classifying some common plants and animals including humans based on the classification groups, planting and growing trees ·          scientific enquiry: observing, classifying, comparing, making models, communicating, measuring, asking questions, drawing conclusions, applying ,concepts,  interpreting photos and illustrations and relating cause and effect. ·           Develop the habit and attitude participation  in community tree planting and growing activities, intellectual curiosity, co-operation, reasoning, openness, honesty, love, tolerance, respect and freedom. ·           Develop understanding and acquire knowledge of the six classes of food, their sources, functions and deficiency diseases of each class, nutrition and the importance of balanced diet, oral hygiene and the cares that should be taken when buying and using canned, packed and bottled foods and the importance of keeping food hygiene for health  the functions of human breathing structures, the composition of inhaled and exhaled air, the mechanism of breathing and gas exchange and the factors that affect breathing methods of keeping hygiene of breathing and the effects of smoking on health and family economy.. ·          Enable the students to understand that plants also need food and energy to grow; they reproduce, respond to their environment and remove waste materials from their bodies. ·          Give an insight into the study of five kingdom classification of organisms. ·          To have an awareness on the Health organizations. Projects:                              SA I Prepare a booklet on types and agents of pollination.                              SA II: Prepare a model of the cell (prokaryotic /eukaryotic)OR Model of  Specialized Tissue .                                Session One: June 2019 to October 2019
Duration	Topics		Specific Learning Objectives	ACTIVITIES
June	1.INTRODUCING BIOLOGY		·          To recall about the growth of Biology ·          To illustrate the branches of biology ·          To recall that the study of biology helps us in many ways	To find out the different branches in biology and prepare a dictionary or palmphlet of it.
June - July	8. FIVE KINGDOM CLASSIFICATION. 10.NUTRITION.		·       To be able to identify organisms based on Five Kingdom classification ·          To be able to explain main characteristics of each kingdom with suitable examples. ·          To differentiate between the major groups of organisms. ·          To understand the need for nutrition. ·          To be able to differentiate between the various nutrients. ·          To understand the various deficiency diseases.	·          Certain examples are given and ask to classify hierarchically based on the five kingdom classification. ·          Find scientific names of any five common animals and plants. ·          Draw pictures of organisms representing each kingdom. ·          Collect the specimens from different divisions in plants and write their characteristics. ·          Prepare a table on deficiency diseases. ·           Make a comparison between the human body and a machine and establish that the role of food is in providing the body with nutrients, and also with energy like a fuel is the source of energy for a machine. ·          Test for different food items.
July-August	4. THE FLOWER		·          To be able to identify and explain-the different whorls of a flower ·          To identify different types of flowers. ·          Relate the  structure of a bisexual flower and general description with functions of various parts ·          Compare Complete and incomplete flowers ·          Describe Essential and non-essential parts of a flowers, bracts, nectarines, unisexual, bisexual and neuter flowers	·          Study different flowers. The method to dissect a flower is demonstrated. ·          Structure of different types of flowers to be studied. ·          Observing permanent slides in the laboratory; ·          Make a booklet on the classification of flowers. ·          Prepare a herbarium of different flowering plants.
September	5.POLLINATION AND FERTILIZATION		·          To define pollination ·          To able to explain-  Self and Cross pollination , advantages and disadvantages of the above ·          Agents of pollination, features of flowers pollinated by various agents ·          Various conditions which favour cross pollination in nature ·          Fertilization ·          Describe the structure of a pollen grain and an ovule ·          Germination of a pollen grain double fertilization and triple fusion ·          Fate of floral parts after fertilization	·          Study the structures of specific flowers to understand how each is suited for pollination ·          Diagrams for the structural ovule and fertilization process. Observing the pollinators movement from one ·          to another of same plant, or from a flower of one plant to flower of another plant, observing a flower changing into a fruit in a kitchen garden etc.) and discussing pollination process in them.  ·          Video on the fertilization process. ·          Practice the manual pollination in unisexual flowers and observe the changes in them.
October – Revision and SA1
Project:		Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020.
November	6.SEEDS-STRUCTURE AND GERMINATION		·          To identify the structure of dicot and monocot seeds, germination of seeds, types and conditions for seed germination. To be able to explain structure of bean seed and maize grain. Differences between hypogeal and epigeal germination, conditions for germination.	·          Observe - the external morphology of various seeds and the stages of germination ·          Germinate both dicot and monocot  seeds to observe types of germination and draw the changes in the notebook.
November-December	7.RESPIRATION IN PLANTS		·       To illustrate the process of respiration in plants; Glycolysis, Krebs’s cycle and their significance. ·       To differentiate- aerobic and anaerobic respiration with chemical equation ·       To be able to contrast Respiration and Photosynthesis	·       Experiments to show that heat is evolved during respiration. ·          Experiment to show that gas is evolved during respiration. ·          To conduct experiments on aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
January	2. CELL: THE UNIT OF LIFE		·          To define cell ·          To be able to compare the relation between the invention of the microscope and the discovery of cell ·          Illustrates the Cell theory ·          To describe the characteristics of Unicellular, multicellular organisms ·          To recall the relationship between small size of cells and efficiency ·          To relate cell shapes and functions ·          To compare structure of a cell, cell organelles, their main characteristics and chief functions ·          To differentiate between plant and animal cells ·          To be able to define Protoplasm ·          To differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells ·          To be able to recollect that every activity of a living organism is the outcome of cellular activity	·       To label the cell and the cell organelles by giving hints regarding its functions. ·       Video of stem cell transplantation. ·       Prepare a chart on different organelles, its function and location. ·       Write a note on different types of stem cell and its importance.
January-February	3. TISSUES: PLANT AND ANIMAL TISSUES		·          To be able to define, explain and relate ·          Describe the types of tissues. ·          Illustrate Plant Tissues: Types, location, basic structure and functions. ·          Describe Animal Tissues: Types, location, basic structure and functions.	·          Observe permanent slides in the Laboratory. ·          Draw diagrams of plant and animal tissues. ·          PPT on Tissues. ·          Conduct experiments on plant tissues to identify xylem and phloem.
February	17. AIDS TO HEALTH. 18. HEALTH ORGANISATIONS.		·          To develop a strong immune system and defence system. ·          To understand the structure and functions of antibodies. ·          To define vaccination, antitoxins, antiseptics and antibiotics. ·          To understand the common health problems in India. ·          To have an idea on the various International bodies of health.	·          Collect more information Red cross. ·          Make table on the activities of WHO. ·          Prepare a posture/drawing on the world health day. ·          Prepare a chart on innate immunity and acquired immunity ·          Make a poster on vaccinations and different types of antibiotics
Facilitator: Mrs. Neethu Rani Joseph and Mrs.Sherine Suresh. Name of the text book: Concise Biology for class IX Part I Publisher: Selina Suggested learning resources: Textbook-Ratnasagar, Class edge/Smart class. Approved by the Principal

Chemistry YEAR PLAN 2019 – 2020 Grade VIII CHEMISTRY The academic year is divided into two sessions Session One: June 2019 to October 2019 Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020 Continuous assessments: July, August, September, December , January, February Summative Assessment I: October 2019 Summative Assessment II: March 2020 Please check the index page in the notebook for Continuous Assessment marks. ENDURING UNDERSTANDING: To  develop  the  ability to appreciate  achievements in the field of chemistry and  its role in nature and  society General Objectives:  ·          To gather information regarding various useful elements and compounds in nature. ·          To acquire the ability to observe, experiment, hypothesize, infer, handle equipment and make correct recordings. Project:  Presentation/ model on crystalline forms of carbon (diamond and graphite).                Working model of structure of atom.                 Study on anomalous expansion of water. Session One: June – October 2019 Duration TOPICS Specific Learning Objectives Activities Resources June Atomic Structure Discovery of sub -atomic particles. Rutherford   and Bohr models of atom. Isotopes,  Radioactivity, chemical bonding Knowledge on the sub- atomic particles and electronic configuration. Knowledge on atomic number, mass number, nucleus, extra nuclear parts and valency. Draw the structure of atoms. Electron dot structure of compounds. Text book. Charts/Models showing the structure of atom July Hydrogen Preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen Knowledge on the different methods of preparation of hydrogen. Learns to describe the chemical properties and uses of hydrogen Knowledge on the concepts like oxidation and reduction of hydrogen on the basis of addition or removal of hydrogen. Prepare charts on preparation of hydrogen. Text book August Chemical reactions Characteristic of chemical reactions, types of chemical reactions Recalls the different types of chemical reactions. Identifies the type of chemical reaction. Learns to identify the different types of oxides. Learns to explain the effect of heat on the oxides of some metals. Experimental demonstrations. Class room discussions. Text book September Carbon and its compounds. Crystalline and amorphous forms of carbon. The structure and uses of diamond and graphite. Physical and chemical properties of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Identifies the position of carbon in the periodic table, allotropes of carbon, properties and uses of wood charcoal. Learn the applications of Buckminster fullerene in superconductors and electronic goods. Learns different forms of carbon. Class room discussions, written work. Draws diagram of graphite and diamond.  Revision Summative Assessment 1 Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020 November Language of Chemistry Symbols of elements. Formula of compounds. Balancing of simple equations. Limitations of a chemical equations Recalls symbols of different elements Learns to derive formulae of compounds on the basis of valencies of elements and radicals. Learns to write chemical equation for a reaction and balance the same. Prepare charts showing simple equations in which states of reactants and products are shown Text book Language of chemistry Chemical symbols, formulas, valancy, chemical equations. Relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass. Recalls the chemical formulas, chemical equations Work out chemical formulas and balances chemical equations. Text book December Water Physical properties of water Water is a universal solvent Solutions, solubility, crystallisation, hydrated and anhydrous substance. Recalls the significance of water and its properties. Test for water of crystallisation .Action of heat on hydrated copper sulphate and cobalt chloride. Text book February Revision Textbooks: Concise Chemistry Grade VIII                  Facilitators: Mrs Jiny Wilfred, Mrs Anitha Mathew Commercial Applications YEAR PLAN 2019– 2020 GRADE VIII - COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS The academic year is divided into three  sessions Session One: June 2019 to August 2019 Session Two: September 2019 to December 2019 Session Three: January 2010  to March 2020 Continuous assessments: July, August, October, December, January, February First term Examination : August 2019 Second  term Examination: December  2019 Third  term Examination : March 2020 Please check the index page in the notebooks for Continuous Assessment marks. Enduring understanding: Recognise the fact that business influences and is influenced by social, political, legal and economic forces. General  Objectives: ·          Develop an understanding of the processes of business and its environment. ·          Develop an interest in the theory and practice of business, trade and industry. ·          Familiarize learners with the theoretical foundations of communication in a business organization. ·          Identify the differences between marketing and sales. Duration Topics Specific learning objectives Activities Resources. June July Aug Sep Introduction to Business: ·          Human activities, business activities around us, concept, characteristics and importance              of business. Classification of Business activities: ·          Industry and Commerce, Industry and its types Commerce : ·          Meaning ·          Branches of commerce ·          Meaning and types of trade Objectives of Business: ·          Economic, Social,& Human ·          Functions of commerce. Commercial Organisations ·          Organisation, firm and company ·          Meaning and nature of commercial organization. Revision for First Term Examination ·          Difference between Commercial organization and Non-Commercial organization. ·          Inter-relation between trade ,industry and commerce ·          Classification of commercial organization on different activities Discussing the concept and importance of business activities in the society. Discussing the role of commerce in our day to day business activities. Differentiate between industry and commerce, and trade. Understand the main objectives of business. Classify the business activities. Identify the differences between organisation ,firm and company Comparing the commercial organisation and non-commercial organization with examples. Discussing the classifications with sharing real life examples. Relevant industry examples are given by the students after the basic understanding of the terms and their distinctions. Cite examples for the various objectives of business. Classify the business activities. Explaining with real life examples. www.investopedia.com ICSE Commercial Applications C.B.Gupta www.smallbusiness.chron.com www.businessdictionary.com ICSE Commercial Applications C.B.Gupta www.dictionary.reference.com www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki ICSE Commercial Applications C.B.Gupta www.cliffsnotes.com Oct Communication in a Commercial Organisation ·          Meaning of communication ·          Elements of communication process ·          Types ; formal and informal ·          Revision for SA-1 E-commerce- Meaning and advantages. (project) Explain the need for communication in commercial organisation. Identifying the types of communication with examples. Discussing the ways of communicating in an organisation with examples. ICSE Commercial Applications C.B.Gupta www.preservearticles.com Nov Ways of communicating ·          Verbal and written ·          Advantages and disadvantages Tools of communication ·          Use of different tools of communication Understand the different ways of communicating and use of different tools of communication. Comparing the merits and demerits of  verbal and written ways of communication. ICSE Commercial Applications C.B.Gupta www.businessdictionary.com www.online-marketing-scotland.com Dec Marketing and sales ·          Market, meaning and definition of marketing ·          Functions of marketing, concepts of marketing ·          Selling, difference between marketing and selling. Discussing the concepts of marketing and selling with real life examples. Discuss to understand markets and their types by giving examples. Distinguish between marketing and selling. ICSE Commercial Applications C.B.Gupta Jan Functions of commercial organisations ·          Meaning of departmentation ·          Need for departmentation Identify different departments in a commercial organisation. Discussing  the various departments of an business enterprise with examples. www.businesscasestudies.co.uk ICSE Commercial Applications C.B.Gupta Feb Environmental Awareness ·          Natural Resources ·          Causes of depletion of resources ·          Sources of pollution Understand the importance of natural resources in our daily life. Analyse the various issues of the environment and the need for protecting them. Debate on the role of business in polluting the environment ICSE Commercial Applications C.B.Gupta www.sciencedirect.com www.pachamama.org   Mar Revision Summative Assessment 2  Evaluation Class test worksheet Past question papers. Facilitators’ name: Diviya Mary Prem Text book : ICSE Commercial Applications PART 1      Approved by the principal    Computer Applications YEAR PLAN 2019 – 2020 GRADE VIII COMPUTER APPLICATIONS The academic year is divided into two sessions Session One: June 2019 to October 2019 Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020 Continuous assessments: July, August, December , January, February Summative Assessment I: October 2019 Summative Assessment II: March 2020 Please check the index page in the notebooks for Continuous Assessment marks. AIM: ·          To become competent, confident, responsible and critical user of technology. ·          To develop the appropriate social skills that are essential for co-operative and collaborative learning. ·          To take ownership of their own learning. ·          To acquire knowledge and skills in using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to accomplish tasks, communicate, and facilitate activities. ·          To develop awareness in regard to the developments and emerging issues concerning computing and society; ·          To develop critical and analytical thinking skills for practical solutions. ·          To develop creative skills for problem solving. ·           To learn the basics of programming using Java. Enduring Understanding:  One problem can have different solutions.  Objective: To develop logical solutions to a problem using algorithms and then convert the algorithms to programs.   Project: Group work - Design a useful application with any software. Session One: June – October 2019 Duration Topics Specific Learning Objectives Activities Resources June Chapter 1: Introduction to Programming App Development (Not evaluated) ·          Understand programming and its need ·          Explore Program Development Life Cycle ·          Explore commonly used website and mobile apps. ·          identify different types of apps; ·          list uses of apps; ·          classify apps; ·          Seminar by a software developer. ·          Interview a programmer on PDLC ·          Explore Window App and Google app store and list the apps under different categories. ·          Asking children to share their experiences of using an app by them or by any other member in their family. ·          Develop a presentation on different apps ·       Programming Practices and Techniques ·        Teachers’ Worksheets ·        Java: A Beginner's Guide, Herbert Schildt ·       Computer Applications (GradeX): Sumita Arora ;  ·       Computer Applications by Pandey and Dey ·       Websites like : http://www.javabeginner.com/ http://mentalfloss.com/article/28052/10-funny-and-fabulous-flowcharts http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/book8/bk8i1/bk8_1i2.htm http://www.code.org July Chapter 2: Programming Tools ·          Design algorithm and learn to break a task into finite logical steps. ·          Learn the keywords used in pseudocode and the symbols used in flowchart Design algorithm for day to day tasks. July Chapter 3: Programming Languages ·          Study the trend in computer programming languages. Group presentation on programming     languages Programming using Scratch (Identify the     constructs, variables and constants in     Scratch) August Chapter 4:  Structured Programming Techniques Onam holidays ·          Learn different logical constructs ·          Understand the concepts of variables, data items and operators. ·           Learn to write simple programs in Java to understand the difference between variables and constants; ·           Write simple expressions using different operators. Programming Practical to learn about variables, constants , operators and expressions in Java Solve output problems Dry run and debug algorithms and source codes. September Chapter 5:  Sequence Construct ·          More practice on writing pseudocode and flowchart that follow sequential construct. Designing algorithms that depict sequential logic. Practical Sessions October Chapter 6: Introduction to Java Revision and remedial for First Summative Exam ·          Converting the above algorithms to Java code. ·          Clarify doubts; perfect the topics done in First Summative Session. Solve Revision worksheets. Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020 November Chapter 5: Sequence Construct Chapter 6: Introduction to Java ·          Converting the above algorithms to Java code. ·          Enable the students to solve problems on Sequence construct. . Designing algorithms that depict decision making or selection construct. . Writing programs and practical sessions . Solve output problems . Dry run and debug algorithms and source   codes. ·            Programming Practices and Techniques ·            Teachers’ Worksheets ·           Java: A Beginner's Guide, Herbert Schildt ·           Computer Applications (Grade X):Sumita Arora ;  Computer Applications by Pandey and Dey ·           Websites like : http://www.javabeginner.com/ http://mentalfloss.com/article/28052/10-funny-and-fabulous-flowcharts http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mepres/book8/bk8i1/bk8_1i2.htm http://www.javaguicodexample.com/javaprogramexampleusejgrasp2.html Networks ·          Define a network and its components ·          Differentiate between types of network. ·          explain the ways in which data moves over   ·          The network. Free network simulation resource: www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/networks/hardware/resources/NWB_SIM.swf December Chapter 7: Selection Construct ·          Understand the role of decision making in problem solving. ·          Learn to write Pseudocode and flowcharts that depict decision making. January Chapter 7: Selection Construct Chapter 8:  Decision Making  In Java ·          Enable the students to solve any given problem that involves decision making. ·          Write Pseudocode and flowcharts and then convert those into programs in Java Designing algorithms that depict selection construct  Writing programs and practical sessions    Solve output problems Dry run and debug algorithms and source codes. February Chapter 8: Decision Making In Java Revision ·          Enable the students to do more output problems based on Selection Construct. March Remedial and Revision Second Summative Exam Facilitators’ name: Mr. John Kurian , Mrs. Rosmary Michael Text book:  Programming Practices and Techniques (Compiled by Mrs. Armin Shroff) Our Blog: computerapplication976.wordpress.com for updates on worksheets and sample papers.  Checked   Geography YEAR PLAN 2019 – 2020 Grade VIII GEOGRAPHY The academic year is divided into two sessions Session One: June 2018 to October 2019 Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020 Continuous assessments: July, August, December , January, February Summative Assessment I: October 2019 Summative Assessment II: March 2020 Please check the index page in the notebooks for Continuous Assessment marks. Aim: To promote awareness and interest in sustainable development of the environment Enduring Understanding: Understand that the earth is a very small part of the universe with immense diversity and mystery. Objectives: To develop an understanding of the position of the earth in the solar system. learn about the various landforms and water bodies. create awareness on the climatic changes in the atmosphere. Project: 1. Report on the relationship between the climate and natural vegetation in Asia                2. Prepare an atlas of India Session One: June – October 2019 duration topic  / subtopic Specific objectives THiNKING SKILLS ACTIVITY June Representation of Geographical Features Population Dynamics Migration Interpret contours on the Sheet (height, shape, types of settlements etc.) Understand the causes and consequences of over-population and under-population. Describe the factors affecting the distribution of population. Understand the population composition. Case studies based on an over-populated and under populated country. Understand the different types of migration. Interpretation Spatial distribution Analyzing data Processing information Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction Applying imagination Atlas work- location of places Discussion and written work- Importance of Conventional signs and symbols. Atlas work: International and internal migration Discussion and written work July Urbanization The Earth as a planet Geographic grid Understand the origin and causes of urbanization, and impact of urbanization. Develop an understanding of the earth’s uniqueness. Locate places using latitudes and longitudes. Applying imagination Predicting outcomes Environmental awareness Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction Discussion and written work Diagrams: Solar system, Mind map: uniqueness of the earth. Atlas work- location of places August Geographic grid Motions of the earth Structure of the earth and the internal processes: Earth’s structure Locate places using latitudes and longitudes. Calculate time with respect to longitudinal changes. Identify the changes due to the motions of the earth. Discuss the characteristics of the layers of the Earth’s structure Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction Analyzing data Processing information Comparing Discussion and written work- characteristics of parallels and meridians Time calculation Preparation of table: important dates with respect to the revolution Diagram: structure of the earth Discussion and written work: the layers of the earth September Major landforms (Asia physical features: Map work only) Revision Locate major landforms on an outline map of the world. Understand the formation and significance of major landforms. Classifying Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction Environmental awareness and classifying. Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction . Atlas work Mind map- significance of physical features. October Major landforms Rocks Locate major landforms on an outline map of the world. Identify the characteristics of different types of rocks Classifying Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction Environmental awareness and classifying Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction Atlas work Mind map- significance of physical features. Diagram- rock cycle Session Two- November 2019 – March 2020 November Volcanoes Earthquakes Disasters and their management. Identify the causes and consequences of volcanic eruption and earthquakes Identify the natural and man-made disasters and know their management Environmental awareness and classifying Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction Classifying Spatial pattern, distribution and interaction Diagram: Cross section of a volcano Map work: Plate boundaries Area affected by earthquakes Map work: Area affected by cyclones. December Denudation Weathering Explain the work of running water and wind in the formation of different land features. Understand the role of exogenetic forces in grading the earth’s relief. Environmental awareness Classifying Processing information Diagram- formation of ox-bow lake Flow chart- types of weathering January Atmosphere Composition and structure of the atmosphere Insolation Compare the different layers of atmosphere with respect to its general characteristics Understand the role of solar energy to determine the climate on the earth. Comparing and contrasting Giving reasons Making decision Diagram: atmospheric layers, composition of the atmosphere Mind map: significance of atmosphere Diagram: heat zones Mind map: factors affecting the temperature, processes involved in heating the atmosphere February Pressure belts and types of winds Recognize the continental influences on  global pressure changes Environmental awareness Spatial distribution Diagrams: pressure belts, wind belts, deflection in the direction of winds due to coriolis force, Discussion and written work Resources : 1. World Geography : Majid Hussain 2. Human Geograaphy: Savindra singh 3.Complete geography: IGCSE text book 4. Interactive softwares/websites             www.solarviews.com Approved by the Principal Facilitators:    Mrs. Somy, Mrs. Smitha Textbook:  Around the world 8, ICSE Geography for IX, Ratna Sagar         Hindi YEAR PLAN 2019 - 2020 Grade VIII HINDI 2nd Language The academic year is divided into two sessions Session One: June 2019 to October 2019 Session Two: November 2019 to March 2020 Continuous assessments: June, July, August, December, January, February Summative Assessment I: October 2019 Summative Assessment II: March 2020 Please check the index page in the notebooks for Continuous Assessment marks. Aim: To develop the skills to communicate with others and express oneself in Hindi. Enduring Understanding:  An open and rich understanding about people who have a different culture and language. Objectives: A student reads, writes, comprehends and speaks in Hindi at a level suitable to his/her age. Project:  Done in the class. Session One – June - October 2019 Duration Topics Specific objectives Activities Resources   June Letters and character   combinations To recall the letters of the alphabet Play games with pictures and letters Dictation Quiz Flash cards, Text book Basic conversations Comprehend and to be able to converse Role play - on given situations Various grammar books Poem-Prathana Bharat Ekkisveem Sathi Tak Appreciate the tone and rhythm. Learn the importance of worship in life. Learn how can we fight corruption and contribute meaningfully to the progress of our country. Recite the poem Interpretation Reading in groups Meaning,questions orally. Syllabification,case,abstract noun. Text book Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala July Story-Saint Mother Teresa Build vocabulary Express the views on social work. Reading aloud Dictation Stick a photo and write a paragraph on Mother Teresa. Text book Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala Letter Writing Assignment:Conservation of water. Able to write letter. Develop the skill of reading and writing. Creative writing. Text book August Story – Japanese Bache Discuss the difference between Gurukul system of education and our current educational system. Learn the life style and dress of other countries. Reading Synonyms Sandhi Dictation Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala Gunakari aur labh dhayi dhava Learn how you look after a person who is ill. Mind mapping Disjoining of words Homonyms. Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala September Varanasi Learn the different culture and art form of our country. Vocabulary Compound words Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala October Numbers Revision Build Vocabulary-Number names Quiz Mind mapping Text book Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala Session Two - November-March 2020 November Story-Steve jobs Internet ek Kranthi. Inspiration we get  from the life of great men. Merits and demerits of Internet. Opposites Suffix Compound words. Text book Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala December Mithratha. Futta Khada Understand the qualities of friendship’ Learn how to encourage and motivate our friends. Idioms and phrases. Homonyms. Text book Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala January Story-Pehali April We must learn not to hurt anyone while cracking jokes. Make sentence. Text book  Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala Letter writing Build vocabulary, Be able to read without hesitation but with expression and write proper response. Creative writing Interpretation Reading in groups Creative writing Letter writing Textbook Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala February Mathrbhaksha ke Prathi Picture composition Revision Understand the importance of developing a strong and good character. To learn how we can  respect our mother tongue. Reading Dictation Writing dialogues Textbook Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala Textbook: Nayi Baal Sulabh Mala Name of the facilitator: Jayasree .p.s History and Civics

 

YEAR PLAN 2019–2020 Grade VI HISTORY AND CIVICS The academic year is divided into two sessions Session One: June 2018 to October 2018 Session Two: November 2018 to March 2019 Continuous assessments: July, August, December, January, February Summative Assessment I: October 2018 Summative Assessment II: March 2019 Please check the index page in the notebooks for Continuous Assessment marks.                                                   Aim: To acquire an understanding of ancient Indian history, major empires, culture and religion. In civics, to develop knowledge about local-self government. Enduring Understanding: To appreciate the diversity in Indian culture born out of the synthesis of indigenous and foreign cultures and to understand that the study of History is based on authentic sources. Objectives: To ·          learn about the past by creating a sense of historical diversity ·          understand time lines and historical maps ·          creating a strong a sense of human values, namely freedom, trust, mutual respect and respect of diversity Project : 1. River valley civilizations. 2. The                                                                                                   Session One: June – October 2019 Duration Topics Specific learning objective Activities Life Skills            Resources June 1The Mesopotamian Civilization- Appreciates the contribution of the civilization in today’s world. Discussion on: Hanging Gardens of Babylon and naming amazing gardens in India Appreciation: Showing respect towards other people opinions, ideas, beliefs and ways of life. www.wikipedia.org June 2.The Egyptian Civilization  Understand with reason the development of early river valley civilisations. Discussion on: Egypt-the gift of Nile The Great Pyramid at Giza Hieroglyphics Appreciation for heritage. http://www.ancient Egypt.co.uk/ July 3.The Indus Valley civilization Recalls the places of excavation, discoveries, the scripts and the cultural aspects. Narrates the decline of the culture.  Discussion on : Town Planning Drainage system Seals etc. Scrap book-pictures related to river valley civilizations. Appreciating achievements made by various civilizations. www.wikipedia.org July 4.The Chinese Civilization Draw a comparative analysis of the different river valley Civilizations. Notes on Hwang Ho-The sorrow of China Appreciating achievements made by various civilizations. www.china.org August 5.The Vedic Civilization Analyze   and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of India in terms of values, beliefs and traditions. Mind Map –Four Vedas Listing Malayalam terms derived from Sanskrit" Comparing the society, lifestyle and position of women. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigveda https://en.wiktionary.org/.../Category:Malayalam_terms_derived_fr September 10.Rural Local self- government Demonstrate the ability to take initiatives and responsibility in solving community problems such as sewage, traffic jam, pollution, cleanliness. Collecting information on:Haritha Keralam  Leadership and Responsibility: Using interpersonal and problem skills http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchayati-Raj October Revision for SAI Session Two :November 2019–March 2020 November 6.The Great  Preachers Discuss and identify the differences and similarities between Early and Later Vedic period. organizing a skit on Gurukul system Social and Cross-Cultural Skills: Working appropriately and productively with others. www.wikipedia.org November 7.The Rise of Kingdoms and Republics Identifies and locate Mahajanapadas. Read stories from Amar Chitra Katha Collaboration: Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams. www.wikipedia.org December 8.The Age of Mauryas Analyse the effects of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’ and reflect on the relevance of the teachings of Dhamma in present society. Appreciate the public welfare activities of Ashoka. Five Daily Recollections eg:I am of the nature to grow old; I cannot avoid aging. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal skills: Motivation from the great personalities. www.slideshare.net www.study.com www.insightmeditationcenter.org/books-articles/dhamma-lists January 9.The Age of Guptas Chandragupta I, Samudragupta Chandragupta II Evaluate and appreciate the achievements during the Gupta period and to summarize the golden age of India. Study on the Nine Gems in the court of Chandragupta II. Locating the places on an outline map. Collaboration: Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams. www.wikipedia.org February 11.Urban Local Self Government Describe the functioning of Municipal Corporations Organizing a cleanliness drive in the school (under the Swachh Bharat Initiative) Collaboration: Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal _corporation Approved by the Principal Facilitators’ Name :Mrs Lekha Nayar, Mrs Sindhu.V.S Textbook : Past and Present, Publisher: Ratna Sagar