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Highlights of the week!!

Highlights of the week!!

[Unit Of Inquiry]

TDT –How we organize ourselves

CI –Signs and symbols are a part of human-made systems that facilitate local and global communication.
Introduced 3rd Line Of Inquiry:  Specialized system of communication (Connection)

Students Watched the video of Helen Keller.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6p282-QTNs
Formative Assessment was conducted.
Students revisit the TDT chart.

[Language]

Listening and Speaking activities related to Recount(Narrative Writing) were done in the class.
Students practiced for the upcoming literary event through games.
Language With Ease Reference Book- Week-17 was discussed.
Students played different games to enhance their vocabulary.
Formative Assessment was conducted.

[Math]

Read aloud of ‘Amanda Beans’ was conducted to introduce the sign of multiplication.
Multiplication Properties of ‘0’ and ‘1’ through various activities was introduced by the teacher.
Students practiced the word problems of Addition and Subtraction through a worksheet.

Dictation words for next week:
accidents
agreement
command
cousin
cruise
ninth
laws
drawer
elements
transition
Iconography
symbol
formula
Twentieth
sequence

Regards,
Grade-2 Team 🙂

Culture Day celebration

Culture Day celebration

Dear parents,

 

We are delighted to inform you that we plan on celebrating our traditions on Tuesday the 5th of March. Students are encouraged to wear their traditional clothes. Furthermore, they are encouraged to bring traditional delicacy for the potluck on that day.

 

Students are expected to carry their uniform to school.

 

 

Image result for tradition quote

Regards,

Hrts of Freedom & Mettle

Celebrating Culture!!

Celebrating Culture!!

Dear Parents,

In connection with the current unit ” Beliefs and Values”. We are celebrating “Culture Day” on 5th March 2019, i.e on Tuesday. Please dress your ward in traditional dress and also send one artefact with them. They are expected to bring traditional food to add to the ambiance while keeping the ‘Food Policy’ in mind.

Students are expected to carry their school uniform and shoes. They will change their clothes after the session.

Regards,

Ekta Bathija

Grade 7_Integrated Humanities_Important_Final Term Assessment Syllabus_April 2019

Grade 7_Integrated Humanities_Important_Final Term Assessment Syllabus_April 2019

 

Dear parents and students,

Please find the final term assessment syllabus and details below:

Grade 7 Criterion-wise units
Criteria Units to be assessed
Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

Unit 1 – Biomes

Unit 2 – Globalization & its Impact

Unit 3 – Food & Consumption

Unit 4- World Religions
Criterion B: Investigating

Unit 2 – Globalization & it’s impact

Unit 3 – Food & Consumption

Unit 4 – World Religions
Criterion C: Communicating

Unit 1 – Biomes

Unit 2 – Globalization & Its Impact

Unit 3 – Food & Consumption

Unit 4- World Religions
Criterion D: Thinking Critically

Unit 1 – Biomes

Unit 2 – Globalization & Its Impact

Unit 3 – Food & Consumption

Unit 4- World Religions

Unit wise topic list:

Unit 1 – Biomes

Factors affecting biomes.

  • Earth’s Grid System
  • Weather & Climate
  • GPS
  • Different types of biomes.

Unit 2 – Globalization & Its Impact

  • Meaning of Globalization
  • Causes of Globalization
  • Impact of Globalization on Trade, Sports, Gaming & Culture

Unit 3 – Food & Consumption

  • Food processes: From farm to the table
  • Food Security and Availability
  • Green Revolution
  • White Revolution
  • Organic Farming
  • Technological Developments in Agriculture: Hybridization, Biotechnology, Mechanization and Chemical Fertilizers.
  • Need for equitable access to food.
  • Right To Food.

Unit 4 – World Religions

  • Beliefs & Values
  • Major World Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity & Islam
  • Theisms and Religion
  • Indigenous Beliefs
  • Unconventional Faiths: Scientology, Humanism and Atheism
  • Future of World Religions.  

      Assessment Details:

  • Question Paper will consist of questions seeking a short, medium and long response.
  • The exam will be divided into 2 components:

     (i) Component 1: Pen and Paper Test- 60 mins

     (ii) Component 2: On-Screen Examination – 60 mins

     (Extra Time will be provided only if any technical issues arises during the online assessment, hence the online            assessment are scheduled for 90 mins. in the Exam Time-Table)

  • Questions will be asked based on the Criteria of individual units assessed during Summative Assessments. Eg: If a Unit-X has catered to learning objective A- strand (i), (ii) and objective B-strand (i) only, then the questions from this unit will only be asked in Criteria A and B.
  • All the resources shared on Curricle (subject resource sheet and central presentations), Google Classroom as well as the worksheets provided (online or in hard copy) will be considered as a part of the syllabus and will be sufficient to prepare for the assessment.

Important notes for On-screen Assessment:

  • Fully charged Chromebook will be required along with your personal stationery and wired earphones are only permitted. In case your Chromebook is given for repair, bring a receipt for the same.

In case of any query concern, please feel free to approach any of the Grade – 7 Integrated Humanities educator.

Thanks and regards,

Grade 7 Integrated Humanities team.

Highlights of the week : 25th Feb to 1st March

Highlights of the week : 25th Feb to 1st March

Circle Time :

  • Revision of the rhymes done till now.
  • Cube activity : Learners were given exposure of counting using cube where they rolled the cube and counted the dots on it.

 

Read aloud of the following books:

  1. ‘Grandpas Are for Finding Worms’ by Harriet Ziefert
  2. ‘I’m glad I’m Your Grandma’ by Bill and Kathy Horlacher

 

UOI:

Central idea : Family and friends play an important role in our life.

  • Illustration of family members on slate.
  • Discussion on Roles and responsibilities of family friends.

 

UOI :

Central idea : We play to explore and have fun.

 

  • Cooking : Fruit Barbeque

 

  • Artwork : Free drawing
  • Bubble show by Maxwell.

 

Language :

  • Picture talk

 

Math :

  • Introduction of pre math concept : Tall and Short

 

Closing circle :

Story : The Golden Axe

 

Regards,

Nursery team

Grade 11 – ESS – Year end examination information

Grade 11 – ESS – Year end examination information

Year end examination for ESS for Grade 11 students will have the following units as a part of syllabus.

Unit 1: Foundations of environmental systems and societies

Unit 2: Ecosystems and ecology

Unit 3:
3.1 – An introduction to biodiversity
3.2 – Origins of biodiversity

Please note that sub-units 3.3 on wards will not be asked in this examination.

There will be only one paper. The detail of the paper are as under:

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Maximum marks : 50
Types of questions: Short-answer type questions; data based and short case study based questions etc.
You will be allowed to use GDC during the exam. Please carry a pencil and a ruler in addition to pens for writing.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK 25TH FEBRUARY-1ST MARCH

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK 25TH FEBRUARY-1ST MARCH

Circle Time:

Revision of the rhymes.

Introduction of new rhyme:

The sun is hot, the water is cool,

A great place to be is, sitting in the pool!

Phonological Awareness :

  • Activities related to Listening skills were conducted.

 

Closing circle:

Story: The Blue Jackal

Read aloud:

  • Read aloud from Class library.

Math:

  • Introduction of Seriation (Big to small)
  • Oral counting from 1 to 50.
  • Revision of concepts done so far.
  • Learning centres

Language:

  • Revision of blending.
  • Tricky words done through game.
  • Picture composition
  • Alphabet game.

Unit of Inquiry

TDT: How we express ourselves

Central idea: Stories are told in a variety of ways for different purposes.

  • Story of Rani Laxmi was shown
  • Story of shoemaker & the Elves through story cups was narrated.

Artwork:  Blow Painting.

Handwork: Finger knitting

Cooking:  Fruit Chat

Homework:-

Language : Tricky words Worksheet

Math :         Worksheet

Important points:-

  • Kindly send one extra pair of uniform daily with your child.
  • Kindly trim nails regularly.
  • Kindly give regular writing practice of all the letters and numbers done till date.

Happy Weekend !!

Regards,

Jr. KG Team

 

Subject: Grade 8_Integrated Humanities_Important_Final Term Assessment Syllabus_April 2019

Subject: Grade 8_Integrated Humanities_Important_Final Term Assessment Syllabus_April 2019

Dear parents and students,

Please find the final term assessment syllabus and details below:

Grade 8 Criterion-wise units
Criteria Units to be assessed
Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

Unit 1 – Trade and Economics

Unit 2 – Hazards and Responses

Unit 3 – Business
Criterion B: Investigating

Unit 4 –  World Population

Unit 3 – Business

Unit 5 – Innovations and Pioneers

Criterion C: Communicating

Unit 1 – Trade and Economics

Unit 2 – Hazards and Responses

Unit 3 – Business

Unit 5 – Innovations and Pioneers

Criterion D: Thinking Critically

Unit 1 – Trade and Economics

Unit 2 – Hazards and Responses

Unit 5 – Innovations and Pioneers

 

 

 

Unit wise topic list:

 

Unit 1 – Trade and Economics

 

  • Trade
  • Demand and Supply
  • Global Trade
  • Fair and Free trade
  • Trade Barriers

 

Unit 2 – Hazards and Responses

 

  • Hazards and Natural Disasters
  • Tectonic Plates
  • Earthquake, Volcano, Tsunami, Flood
  • Impact of Disaster and Responses

 

Unit 3 – Business

 

  • Economic and non-economic activities
  • Factors of Production
  • Sole Proprietorship and Partnership
  • Business Plan

 

Unit 4 – World Population

 

  • Population Growth  
  • Birth rate and Death rate
  • Life expectancy
  • Migration – Push and Pull Factors
  • Population transition model (Population pyramid stages)
  • Population Density
  • Brain Drain and Diaspora

 

Unit 5 – Innovations and Pioneers

 

  • Renaissance
  • Industrial Revolution
  • Communication
  • Transportation
  • Medicine
  • Space age
  • Impact of Innovation in Society or Culture

 

Assessment Details:

  • Question Paper will consist of questions seeking a short, medium and long response.
  • The exam will be divided into 2 components:

(i) Component 1: Pen and Paper Test- 60 mins

(ii) Component 2: On-Screen Examination – 60 mins

(Extra Time will be provided only if any technical issues arises during the online assessment, hence the online assessment are scheduled for 90 mins. in the Exam Time-Table)

  • Questions will be asked based on the Criteria of individual unit assessed during Summative assessments. Eg: If a Unit-X has catered to learning objective A- strand (i), (ii) and objective B-strand (i) only, then the questions from this unit will only be asked in Criteria A and B.
  • All the resources shared on Curricle(subject resource sheet and central presentations), Google Classroom as well as the worksheets provided(online or in hard copy) will be considered as a part of the syllabus and will be sufficient to prepare for the assessment.

 

Important notes for On-screen Assessment:

  • Fully charged Chromebook will be required along with your personal stationery and wired earphones are only permitted. In case your Chromebook is given for repair, bring a receipt for the same.
  • Rough papers will be given if needed for rough work. These will not be taken as submissions.

 

In case of any query/concern, please feel free to approach any of the Grade – 8 Integrated Humanities educator.

Thanks and regards,

Grade 8 Integrated Humanities team.

Highlights of the week (25th February – 1st March,2019) and Homework

Highlights of the week (25th February – 1st March,2019) and Homework

Circle Time

  • Structured drill (discussion and phonics) was conducted.
  • Recitation of poetry was done.   

[Language]

  • Picture composition was done from Language With Ease book.
  • Descriptive writing was done for the topic ‘Ice-cream’.
  • Students enhanced their comprehension skills by answering the questions orally through the reader.
  • Dictation was given.
  • Formative Assessment was conducted.

[Math]

  • Concept of the calendar was introduced.
  • Practice of clock was given.

Unit of Inquiry            

  • Inquiry and research on the life cycle of butterfly was conducted.

Dictation words:

under
bird
hurt
burst
dinner
shirt
purse
letter
first
fur
diver
burn
layer
curl
burger
church

Regards,

Grade 1 Team.