ACADEMIC PLANNER CLASS - VIII ENGLISH. March - May

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1 ACADEMIC PLANNER CLASS - VIII ENGLISH March - May Literature Reader Chapter-1 Three Questions ( Leo Tolstoy) (4 Periods) Value points: * Different occupations and their importance. * Character sketch of the king and the hermit. *Three questions that occurred to the king. * How was the king's life saved? Activity Make a collage on different occupation and their importance. Chapter -2 Granny's Tree Climbing (by Ruskin Bond) (4 periods) Value Points: * Concept of treetop house *Granny's character sketch * Poetic device- metaphor, simile * Rhyming scheme, Rhyming words Activity Make the G.O. of the poem which includes theme, message, poetic device, rhyming scheme etc. Chapter- 3 The Fun They Had (by Isaac Asimov) (5 periods) Value points: * Present school, future school * Difference between Tommy's book and the old book found in the attic. *Pros and cons of the two types of schools *An ideal school Activity Article /poem writing on The Perfect School I Dream of. 1

2 Reader Unit 1 Changing Times (4 periods) Practice Book Unit -1 Tenses Unit -2 Direct and Indirect speech (7 periods) (8 periods) Writing Notice Writing, Dialogue Completion, (10 periods) July- August Literature reader Chapter - 4 Father's Help (by R.K. Narayan) (5 periods) Value points: * What are Monday Morning Blues? * Excuse made by Swaminathan for not going to school. * Character sketch of Swaminathan, his father and his teacher Samuel. Activity Give a different ending to the story. Chapter- 5 My Mother (by APJ Abdul Kalam) (4 periods) Value points: *Importance of mother in a child's life *Poet's strong feelings towards his mother * Poetic device- metaphor, alliteration, simile Activity Poem versification on My Mother. Chapter-6 The Luncheon (by W. Somerset Mahagun) (5 periods) Value points *Lady's acquaintance with the writer and their meeting. * The delicacies enjoyed during the lunch. *Payment of the bill. *Plight of the writer. 2

3 Activity Imagine yourself to be the lady. Write a diary entry on the wonderful lunch you enjoyed at the cost of the budding writer, interviewing the writer or the lady. Reader Unit-2 Compassionate Souls (3 periods) Unit-3 Enterprise (3 periods) Practice Book Unit-3 Modals Unit-4 Subject Verb Agreement Unit-9 Punctuation (5 periods) (6 periods) (4 periods) Writing Informal letter, Speech, Diary Entry (10 periods) SEPTEMBER- OCTOBER Literature Reader Chapter-7 The Children's Song (by J.R. Kipling) (5 periods) Value points: * Qualities that an individual possesses. * Message of the people for the people of every age *Poetic device- alliteration *Rhyme scheme, Rhyming words Activity Divide the class into two or four groups. Group A to select articles/news items related to violence, jealousy and indifference towards each other. Group B will collect articles/ news items about compassion, love and concern for mankind. Now compare and discuss which kind of incident have become more prevalent in the present society. What could be the reasons for the scenario? Chapter-8 The Case of Sharp Eyed Jeweller (by Nicolas Bently) (5 periods) Value points: *Qualities of a good detective. *Extraordinary hobby of the narrator. *Qualities of the narrator that helped him in solving the mystery. *Observation made by William Morris. 3

4 Activity Interviewing a famous detective Chapter-9 Couplets (by Alexander Pope) (2,4,8 deleted) (4 periods) Value points: * What is a couplet? * Poetic device- metaphor, simile * Key to a successful life Activity Recite the couplets and explain their meanings. Reader Unit -4 Nature (3 periods) Practice Book Unit-7 Active and Passive voice Unit-6 Linkers (8 periods) (5 periods) Writing Formal Letter, Article (8 periods) NOVEMBER - DECEMBER Literature Reader Chapter-10 The Undeserved Reward (by Prem Chand) (6 periods) Value points: *Friendship of Baldev and the narrator *Misunderstanding of Baldev *Narrator's awkward position *Character sketch of the narrator Activity Debate on 'Should we accept an undeserved reward or not?' Chapter-11 Bangle Seller (by Sarojini Naidu) (6 periods) Value points: *Significance of bangles 4

5 *Different colours of bangles for women in different ages *Poetic device- metaphor, simile Activity Make a Bio-sketch of Sarojini Naidu Chapter-12 A Bad Dream (by Donn Byrne) (6 periods) Value points: *Dreams connect to real life situations. *Dream that changes the attitude of Mr. Hill. *Bring about the major transformation in Mr. Hill's thinking. *Attitude of Mrs. Hill. Activity Dramatization of the play A Bad Dream. Reader Unit-5 Sports (4 periods) Practice Book Unit-5 Clauses and Complex Sentences Unit-8 Linkers (6 periods) (6 periods) Writing Message, Bio-sketch, Description writing (12 periods) January- February Literature Reader Reader Practice Book Revision Revision Unit -10 Reading Comprehension Preparing for Class IX Writing Revision Poetic Devices 1. Simile A comparison between two unlike things using like or as. e.g. My love is like a red rose 2. Metaphor A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as. e.g. The doctor inspected the rash with a vulture s eye. 5

6 3. Personification Giving human qualities or characteristics to animals or inanimate objects through words.e.g. My shoes are killing me. 4. Alliteration Repetition of initial consonant sounds in a group or words close together. e.g. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. 5. Refrain A poetic device often used by poets. A refrain is a line, a part of a line or a group of lines which is repeated in the course of a poem and usually at the end of a stanza. 6. Repetition Repetition is an effective literary device that may suggest order, or add special 1. Diary Entry meaning to a piece of literature or poetry. The repeating of words, phrases, lines or stanzas. Writing Formats Day Date Time 2. Informal Letter Sender s address (3 lines) Date Salutation Body of the letter (3 paragraphs) Your loving friend/son/daughter Name 3. Article Writing HEADING By- (Writer s name) Content- 3 paragraphs 4. Speech Writing HEADING A very good morning to respected teachers and my dear friends. Today I of class VIII, am going to present my views on the topic paragraphs Thank you and have a nice day! 6

7 5. Formal Letter Sender s address (3 lines) Date The Editor Hindustan Times New Delhi Salutation SUBJECT : Body of the letter (3 paragraphs) Yours truly Name 6. From: To: Subject: Salutation Content (50 words) Complimentary close 7. Notice NAME OF THE INSTITUTION/SCHOOL,CITY NOTICE 01 JANUARY 2017 NAME: (DESIGNATION) HEADING CONTENT 7

8 8. Message DAY DATE: 01 JANUARY 2017 TIME DEAR CONTENT NAME MESSAGE 8

9 वव षय -हहह दद ककक ष आठव वह पक ष ठयक रम ( ) प रथम सतवय पक ष ठयक रम (जक ष नसक ष गर एव ह अभयक ष स सक ष गर) पप ठ -1.हम पप छछ उनमनकक त गगन कक (कवव क तप ) पप ठ- 2.असलधन पप ठ- 3.अचछक पड़ड़ सस कक गनण पप ठ -दड़ पहरर (कवव क तप ) पप ठ -5.आकप श कड़ सप क त सस ढ़ढ़ यप य(कक व ल पढ़ नक कक ललए) पप ठ-6 आश रम कक अतक तथथ और सप समरण पप ठ-7. अनयप य कक खख लप फ़ लड़प ई पप ठ -8. दड़ हक पप ठ-9. जब भड़ लप रप मनक पप प लगप यप पप ठ-10.बप क तचस क त कक कलप 1 अपढ़ठक त गदयप प श 2 अपढ़ठक त पदयप प श 3 अननचछक द लक ख न 4 पत र लक ख न (अनन पचप ररक ) 5 डप यरर लक ख न /ससचनप लक ख न (वयक ष करण व अभभ वयककक त ) दवव क त वय सतवय पक ष ठयक रम ( जक ष नसक ष गर एव ह अभयक ष स सक ष गर पप ठ -11 लसक तप रर सक आगक पप ठ-12. पन धक कक पप ख पप ठ-13. ससर और क तनलसस कक पद पप ठ-14. बहस कक वव दप पप ठ-15.कप मचड़ र पप ठ-16. एक तक तनकप (कक व ल पढ़ नक कक ललए) पप ठ-17. सड़ नप पप ठ-18.दनख मम हप र न मप नड़ पप ठ-19. जस व न कप सच पप ठ-20 ईरयप र ष य क तस न गई मक रक मन सक VIII/1 9

10 1 अपढ़ठक त गदयप प श 2 अपढ़ठक त पदयप प श 3 अननचछक द लक ख न 4 पत र लक ख न (औपचप ररक) 4 डप यरर लक ख न (वयक ष करण व अभभ वयककक त ) मक ष रर च पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष म सह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ - 1 हम पप छछ उनमनकक त गगन कक 8 उददद द शय : छप त रर कड़ सव क तप त रक तप कप महतव समझप नप अप रप र ल पक ष ठ - 2 असल धन 8 पक ष ठ 3 अचचद द पड़ड़ सव कद द गगण 6 उददद द शय : मननरय कड़ पररश रम सक असप भव कप यर ष य कड़ सप भव करनक कक ललए पक ररक त करनप छप त रर कड़ सदगनण धप रण करनक कक ललए पक ररक त करनप बचचर कड़ नप गररक व सप मप जजक कक तर ष य वयर कक व हन समबनधस जप नकप रर दक नप पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष मसह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ - 4 दड़ पहरद (कवव क त क ष ) 12 मई उददद द शय : गस रम कप ल कक गमर म कप व णर ष य न 10

11 जगलक ष ई पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष म सह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ 5 आकक ष श कड़ सक ष क त सवहढ यक ष य 1 पक ष ठ - 6 आश रम कद द अतक त थथ और सह समरण 10 पक ष ठ 7 अनयक ष य कद द खख लक ष फ़ लड़क ष ई 10 उददद द शय : रर कक ट क तथ प अप क तररक ष समबनधस जप नकप रर पदप न करनप छप त रर कड़ द ढ़ सप कलप,अप क तररक ष सप बप धस जजजप सप तमक पशनर कक ललए पक ररक त करनप रप रष ट र वपक तप महप तमप गप प धस कक वव षय मम जप नकप रर पदप न करनप दक शभजकक त कक भप व नप कप सप चप र करनप अगसक त पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष म सह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ - 8. दड़ हद द 9 पक ष ठ- 9 जब भ ड़ लक ष रक ष म नद द पह प लगक ष यक ष 10 उददद द शय : नन तक तक लशक षप कप जप न क तथ प लड़ कवयव हप र कप जप न भ ररटप चप र कक पतक त सचक क त करनप VIII/2 भसक त मबर पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष म सह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ-10 बक ष क त रवक त कक कलक ष उददद द शय : 6 बक ष क त रवक त कक कलक ष मम तनपगणक त क ष हक ष भसल करनद द कद द क त रदकद द प रथम सतवय परदकक ष हद द क त ग पगनरक ष व ववत त सह भ क ष वव क त कलक ष ह श 11

12 अककक बर 14 पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष म सह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ - 11 भसक त क ष रर सद द आगद द 12 पक ष ठ- 12 पप धद द कद द पह ख 10 पक ष ठ 13 सकर और क त गलसव कद द पद 6 उददद द शय : बप ल सनलभ मनड़ वव जप न कड़ दशप र ष य नप नव मबर पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष म सह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ - 14 बहक कक वव दक ष 7 पक ष ठ- 15 कक ष मरड़ र 14 उददद द शय : डप यरर लक ख न वव धप सक पररचय आतमवव शलक षण क षमक तप कप वव कप स दहक ज पथ प जन सस सप मजजक समसयप सक पररचय सप यनकक त पररव प र कक जस व न शन लर सक पररचय हदसमबर पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष म सह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ- 16 एक तक त नकक ष (कद द व ल पढ़नद द कद द भलए) 1 पक ष ठ 17 सड़ नक ष 9 पप ठ-18 दगख मम हक ष र न मक ष नड़ 8 उददद द शय : पशन पकक षयर कक पतक त पक म क तथ प दयप भप व जप गगक त करनप दनद ख मम हप र न मप ननक कक ललए पक ररक त करनप VIII/3 12

13 जनव रद पक ष ठ कक ष नक ष म सह भ क ष वव क त कक ष लक ष ह श पक ष ठ 19 जवव न कक ष सर 14 पक ष ठ-20 ईरयक ष र च : क त क न गई मद द रद द मन सद द 10 उददद द शय : छप त रर कड़ आगक बढ़ नक कक ललए पक ररक त करनप ईरयप र ष य कक भप व सक कन सक बचप जप ए? दवव क त वय सतवय परदकक ष हद द क त ग पगनरक ष व ववत त फरव रद 13

14 स स क त कक ष अष म प ठ यक रम-२०१७-१८ प रथम सत र - प ठ 1 - स वचन नन प ठ 2 - वस ध व कट म बकम प ठ 3 - अह नद अस स म प ठ 4 क षमस व महर ष प ठ 5 - ददव य ग व ण भ रत प ठ 6 - मध र स ण वचन नन द त य सत र प ठ 7 सफल तस य ज ववतम प ठ 8 क र ध न क य न नसध यनत प ठ 9 अववश वस त न ववश वस त प ठ 10 ग ण प ज स थ नम प ठ 11 दहत मन ह रर च द ल भ वच प ठ 12 स व ध य य त म प रमद: अप र ल प ठ यक रम वबन द : - प ठ-1 स वचन नन श क षस णक उद द श य: - अच छ -अच छ ब त क ज नक र द न (श ल क क सस वर व चन ) प ठ-2 वस ध व क ट म बकम श क षस णक उद द श य: - वस ध व क ट म बकम क स द श द न व य करण - शब द र प र म, लत, फल, नद 14

15 स व न नमक शब द र प अस मद, य ष मद ध त र प भ, पठ, गम (प च लक र म ) उपसग अन, अव, अनभ, अनध, आ, उत, उप, अपदठत गद श श क षस णक उद द श य: - शब द र प तथ ध त क ज नक र - दक रय व क ल क ज ञ न करव न - उपसग ब ध करव न प ठ-3 अहम नद अस स म श क षस णक उद द श य: - भ रत क नददय, तटवत र ज य नददय क महत व बत न ( भ रत क अन य नददय क ववर षय म चच ) मई व य करण शब द र प भवत, गच छत, क म (त न क ग म ) ध त र प द श, स थ (प च लक र म ) स व, लभ (लट,ल ट लक र म ) द र स नध स ख य व च शब द (1-50), स ख य व च शब द (1-4) त न नल ग म श क षस णक उद द श य: - आत मन पद ध त क पहच न करव न - सस न ध क पहच न करव न व प रय ग करन - स ख य ज ञ न करव न प ठ-4 क षमस व महर ष! क षमस व ज ल ई श क षस णक उद द श य: - ज वन म क षम व उद रत क महत व समझ न व य करण प रत यय क तत व, ल यप अव यय तद, नधक, बदह:, अवप, अलम, म, यद, सव त र, इतस तत:, एकद, आदद अव यय क अथ तथ ररक त स थ न प नत उपपद ववभवक त द त य - उभयत:, अनभत:, पररत:, प रनत, वबन /त त य सह, अलम, क ण:, बनधर:, वबन 15

16 प र च य प रनत पत र, वध पन पत र श क षस णक उद द श य: - क तत व व ल यप प रत यय क ब ध करव न - अव यय क ज नक र द न - क रक ववभवक त तथ उपपदववभवक त क अन तर क समझ न प ठ-5 भ र ष स म ख य मध र ददव य ग व णभ रत श क षस णक उद द श य: - स स क त भ र ष क पररचय द न प ठ-6 मध र स ण वचन नन अगस त श क षस णक उद द श य: - स वक तय क म ध यम स ववद, जन मभ नम, सत य व ब व क महत व बत न व य करण ध त र प - स म, अस ( प च लक र म ) श भ, र च (लट,ल ट लक र म ) प रत यय - शत प रत यय क अथ ववनभन न ध त ओ क स थ बनन व ल नल ग क र प तथ ररक त स थ न प नत सम स - न, तत प र र ष क वल न म पररचय ग ण सस न ध ननयम व उद हरण नचत र ध ररत व क तय रचन श क षस णक उद द श य: - शत प रत यय क अथ बत न - सम स, सस न ध क ननयम क ज नक र द न व य करण अपदठत गद श पत र ल खनम,नचत र ध ररत व क तय रचन प रथम सत र य पर क ष क प नर व नत प ठ -7 सफल तस य ज ववतम नसतम बर अक तट बर श क षस णक उद द श य:- स वक तय क म ध यम स पर पक र क महत व बत न व य करण शब द र प - म नन, मनत, स ध, म त, वपत, 16

17 ध त र प - नम, वद, (प च लक र म ) प रत यय - त म न प रत यय क अथ ववनभन न ध त ओ क स थ बनन व ल र प तथ ररक त स थ न प नत उपसग - द स, नन, ननस, प र, प रनत, परर, वव, सम श क षस णक उद द श य: - प रत यय व उपसग र नव न शब द क रचन करव न दक रय क ज नक र द न प ठ-8 क र ध न क य न नसध यनत नवम बर श क षस णक उद द श य: - स त ववठ व क ज वन स प र प त नशक ष पर ववव चन व य करण शब द र प - वव स, तत, एतत (त न नल ग म ) ध त र प - त यज, रच (प च लक र म ) स व, लभ (लङ लक र म ) स नध - व व ननयम व उद हरण प रत यय - क त प रत यय क अथ ववनभन न ध त ओ क स थ बनन व ल त न नल ग क र प तथ ररक त स थ न प नत श क षस णक उद द श य: - व व सस न ध क ननयम क ज ञ न करव न - दक रय व क ल क ज ञ न करव न - क त प रत यय क प रय ग करकर व क तय रचन करव न प ठ-9 अववश वस त न ववश वस त ददस बर श क षस णक उद द श य: - अववश सन य पर ववश व स न करन क स ख द न प ठ-10 ग ण प ज स थ नम श क षस णक उद द श य: - पररश रम, कत व यननष, व ज ञ ननक व त दक क नचन तन ह त प र ररत करन व य करण शब द र प - इदम त न नल ग म ध त र प - नलख, प, क (प च लक र म ) 17

18 श भ, र च (लङ लक र म ) सस न ध - यण, ननयम व उद हरण उपपद ववभवक त चत थ - र च, द (यच ) नम, स वस स त प चम - बदह:, प थक, ऋत र षष - उपरर, अध, प रत:, प ष त: सप तम - स स नह, ववश वस श क षस णक उद द श य: - व क तय म उपपदववभवक त क प रय ग स अवगत करव न प ठ-11 दहत मन ह रर च द ल भ वच जनवर श क षस णक उद द श य: - ज ञ नवध क स वक तय स अवगत करव न प ठ-12 स व ध य य त म प रमद: श क षस णक उद द श य: - ग ण, पररश रम व समय क ज ञ न द न व य करण स ख य (1-4 वत रर ष नलङ ग र ष ) प रत यय -क तवत क अथ ववनभन न ध त ओ क स थ बनन व ल त न नल ग क र प तथ ररक त स थ न प नत श क षस णक उद द श य: - स ख य ब ध करव न - प रत यय स अवगत करव न व य करण सम स - अव यय भ व, न फरवर अव यय - प र, ऋत, ववन, नम:, एव, श व:, ह य:, उच च :, न च :, अध न व वर ष क पर क ष क प नर व नत श क षस णक उद द श य: - सम स व सस न ध क ननयम क ज नक र द न - अव यय ब ध करव न

19 MATHEMATICS TERM-I APRIL DIRECT AND INVERSE VARIATION 8 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHS 7 SQUARES AND SQUARE ROOTS 14 MAY SQUARES AND SQUARE ROOTS (CONTD.) CUBES AND CUBES ROOTS 9 JULY PROFIT, LOSS AND DISCOUNT 10 ALGEBRAIC IDENTITIES 10 PARALLEL LINES 14 AUGUST MENSURATION 24 SEPTEMBER REVISION FOR FIRST TERM TERM-II OCTOBER COMPOUND INTEREST 14 UNDERSTANDING QUADRILATERALS 10 EXPONENTS AND RADICALS 8 NOVEMBER EXPONENTS AND RADICALS (CONTD.) LINEAR EQUATIONS IN ONE VARIABLE 12 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY 12 DECEMBER STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY (CONTD.) POLYNOMIALS 7 19

20 JANUARY CONSTRUCTION OF QUADRILATERALS 8 ROTATIONAL SYMMETRY 6 FEBRUARY REVISION FOR SECOND TERM SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIE- MULTIPLICATION OF TABLES PROJECT/ACTIVITIES TERM-I 1. Algebraic Identities a) (a+b) 2 = a 2 +2ab+b 2 b) (a-b) 2 = a 2-2ab+b 2 c) a 2 -b 2 =(a+b)(a-b) 2. To verify that lines are parallel, corresponding angles are equal. 3. Area of a trapezium. TERM-II 4. Opposite angles of a parallelogram. 5. Angle sum property of a Quadrilateral. 6. To solve a linear equation. 7. To represent given information as a pie chart. 8. Probability of an event. MONTH WISE LESSON PLAN APRIL DIRECT AND INVERSE VARIATION 8 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the difference between Direct and Inverse variation. 2. Apply the concept of Direct and Inverse variation in doing questions. 3. Understand the relation between Time and Work, Time and Distance Subtopic: Type of variation Direct variation Inverse variation Time and Work, Time and Distance Relation between speed, time, and distance Problems on motion of trains 20

21 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHS 7 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the terminology of statistics. 2. Plot points on a Cartesian plane. 3. Construst linear graphs on the basis of given information. Subtopic: Graph Linear Graph Origin Cartesian plane SQUARES AND SQUARE ROOTS 14 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Student will be able to: 1. Understand the meaning of squares and square roots. 2. Understand some interesting patterns. 3. Find the square root of a number by prime factorisation and long division method. 4. Find the least number to be multiplied or divide to make a given number a perfect square. 5. Find the square root of a rational number or decimal number. 6. Find the square root by estimation. Subtopic: Perfect Squares Square Roots Finding Square Roots (a) By factorization (b) By long division method Square Root of a rational number Squares of terminating decimals. Square roots of a number in decimal form Square root of other numbers (non-perfect squares) by estimation. MAY SQUARES AND SQUARE ROOTS CUBES AND CUBE ROOTS 9 21

22 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the meaning of cubes and cube roots. 2. Understand the properties of cubes. 3. Check whether the given number is a perfect cube or not. 4. Do patterns involving cubic numbers. 5. Find cube root by prime factorization method. 6. To find a number to be multiplied or divided to make a given number a perfect cube. Subtopic: Cubes Perfect Cubes Properties of Cubes of numbers Cube Roots Cube roots of rational numbers JULY PROFIT, LOSS AND DISCOUNT 10 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the terms profit, loss and discount. 2. Apply the concept and formulae in doing questions. 3. Understand the relation between C.P.,S.P., and M.P. 4. Understand how VAT is charged on bills. Subtopic: C.P. S.P. Profit Profit% Loss Loss% M.P. Discount VAT ALGEBRAIC IDENTITIES 10 LEARNING OBJECTIVES 22

23 Students will be able to 1. Understand the meaning of an identity. 2. Problems based on identities. 3. Understand the meaning of factorization 4. Factorise the algebraic expression. Subtopic: Identity (a+b) 2 = a 2 +2ab+b 2 (a-b) 2 = a 2-2ab+b 2 a 2 -b 2 =(a+b)(a-b) (x+a)(x+b)=x 2 +ax+bx+ab Factorisation of Algebraic Expression. PARALLEL LINES 14 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Identify the parallel lines. 2. Apply the pairs of angles formed by parallel lines and transversal in solving questions. Subtopic: Parallel Lines If two lines intersected by a transversal Distance between parallel lines Lines parallel to a given line Division of a line segment into equal parts. Division of a line segment in a given ratio internally. AUGUST MENSURATION 24 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the different types of solid shapes. 2. Apply the formula in solving questions. 3. Understand its usage in daily life. Subtopic: 23

24 Area of a Trapezium Area of a Quadrilateral Area of a Polygon Total Surface Area of a Cuboid Lateral Surface Area of a Cuboid Total Surface Area of a Cube Lateral Surface Area of a Cube Total Surface Area of a Cylinder Lateral Surface Area of a Cylinder Volume of a Cube Volume of a Cuboid Volume of a Cylinder Visualizing solid shapes Polyhedrons Mapping Space around us SEPTEMBER REVISION FOR FIRST TERM EXAM SA-2 OCTOBER COMPOUND INTEREST 14 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Calculate compound interest term wise annually, half-yearly or quarterly. 2. Calculate compound interest and amount using formula method. 3. Calculate rate of interest or time period for a given sum or principal. 4. Compare simple interest and compound interest. 5. Understand the concept of growth and depreciation. Subtopic: Computation of Simple interest. Computation of Compound Interest. Finding Compound Interest when interest is compounded half-yearly. 24

25 Finding Compound Interest when interest is compounded quarterly. Formula for finding Compound Interest. Formula for finding Compound Interest when interest is compounded half-yearly. Formula for finding Compound Interest when interest is compounded quarterly. Growth and Depreciation. UNDERSTANDING QUADRILATERALS 10 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the type of quadrilaterals. 2. Understand and apply the properties of different types of quadrilaterals. Subtopic: Curve Open curve Closed curve Polygons Classification of polygons on the bais of number of sides. Adjacent sides, vertices and diagonals of a polygon. Interior and exterior of a curve. Concave and convex polygons. Regular polygons Angle sum property of a quadrilateral. Angle sum property of a pentagon. Sum of the measure of the exterior angles of any polygon is Properties of Quadrilateral, Trapezium, Parallelogram, Rhombus, Rectangle, Square. EXPONENTS AND RADICALS 8 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the meaning of exponents and radicals. 2. Apply the law in solving the questions. Subtopic: Exponents 25

26 Laws of exponents. EXPONENTS AND RADICALS NOVEMBER (CONTD.) LINEAR EQUATIONS IN ONE VARIABLE 12 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the meaning of linear equation in one variable. 2. Find the solution of linear equations of the form :cx+b and checking the solution. 3. Formulation of an equation according to given question and finding solution of the equation. Subtopic: Equation Root or solution of an equation Linear equation STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY 12 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the meaning of terms like data, raw data, presentation of data, range. 2. Prepare frequency distribution table. 3. Understand the use of tally marks. 4. Prepare grouped frequency table. 5. Read the given histogram 6. Prepare histogram on the basis of given information. 7. Read the given pie chart. 8. Prepare pie chart on the basis of given information. 9. Understand the meaning of probability and the terms like experiment, trial, event, chances to probability. 10. Finding probability of an event. Subtopic: Data Range Frequency Histogram Circle graph of the pie chart Probability of an event. DECEMBER 26

27 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY (CONTD.) POLYNOMIALS 7 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the meaning of polynomials and the terms like monomial, binomial, trinomial, constant polynomial, standard form of a polynomial, degree of a polynomial. 2. Division of a polynomial and to check the result. Subtopic: Polynomial. Monomial Binomial Trinomial Constant Polynomial Degree of a Polynomial JANUARY CONSTRUCTION OF QUADRILATERALS 8 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Construct a quadrilateral with some condition given 2. Write the steps of construction. Subtopic: Construction of quadrilaterals: When four sides and one diagonal are given. When three sides and both diagonals are given. When two adjacent sides and three angles are given. When three sides and two included angles are given. ROTATIONAL SYMMETRY 6 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will be able to 1. Understand the meaning of rotational Symmetry. 2. To understand the order of rotation of given figure. Subtopic: 27

28 Rotation Centre of rotation Angle of rotation Rotational symmetry Order of rotation. FEBRUARY REVISION FOR SECOND TERM 28

29 Topic CLASS VIII BIOLOGY MARCH-APRIL CH 9-CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (12 periods) Sub-Topics Food from plants, Agriculture, Agricultural practices Preparation of soil, sowing of seeds, Manuring, Irrigation. Role of leguminous plants. Crop protection, Harvesting, Storage Crop improvement. Learning Outcome: The Students will be able to: Understand the meaning of term agriculture. Know the relationship between agriculture and human life. Compare agriculture in early period and modern times. Learn about different agricultural tasks in a sequential manner. Appreciate and analyse the methods of crop improvement & their protection. Activities at School To observe root nodules in leguminous plants. To separate healthy seeds from unhealthy seeds. To study the effect of manures and fertilizers. Activities at home To learn about the methods of winnowing, threshing practically. Topic MAY-JULY CH2-MICROOGANISMS: FRIENDS OR FOES (13periods) Sub-Topics Introduction to Microorganisms& Microbiology. 29

30 Types of microorganisms, Occurrence of microbes. Viruses are unique Role of microorganisms in our life. Microorganisms as Friends-Uses in Food, Sewage treatment, Human health, Agriculture, Fuel, Cleaning the environment. Microorganisms- the Foes, Harmful effects of microbes. Disease causing microbes in humans, Modes of transmission of Pathogens, Prevention of Diseases. Disease causing microorganisms in Animals and plant. Food poisoning& food preservation. Learning Outcome : The students will be able to: Know about the various microscopic organisms and their habitat. Classify different types of microbes Contrast the role of micro- organisms as friends or foes. Understand about the uses and harmful effects of microbes. Understand the role of food preservation and apply its techniques. Activities at School To observe permanent slides of Amoeba, Bacteria, Spirogyra. To observe increase in volume of dough due to fermentation (using yeast). Yeast culture can blow up a balloon. To observe the different specimens of plant diseases. Activities at home Topic Keep moist bread in open air for a couple of days and observe the growth of bread mould on it. AUGUST CH 8-CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS (10 periods) Sub Topics Deforestation- Domestic and global consequences. Conservation of forests and wildlife, Biosphere reserves, National Parks, wildlife sanctuaries. Flora and Fauna Definition of ecosystems and species 30

31 Biosphere reserves(map of biodiversity hotspots not to be evaluated) Endemic species, Extinct, Endangered and Vulnerable species. Red data book, Migration, Reforestation, recycling of paper. Learning Outcome The students will be able to: Define bio-diversity Understand significance of conservation of biodiversity. Understand the importance of protected areas. Know the meaning of biosphere reserves, sanctuary, and national parks. Classify different categories of threatened species. Activity at school To locate any two biosphere reserves / national parks /wildlife sanctuaries on outline map of India Activity at Home Collect pictures of few endangered species of plants or animals; find out about their habitat and the reasons why they are endangered? SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE ALL PRACTICALS SEPTEMBER REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM OCTOBER Topic CH1: THE CELL-ITS STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION (9 periods) Sub-topics Cell-definition & discovery of Cell. Different shapes, sizes and number of cells. Parts of a cell &cell organelles. Levels of organization in an organism. Comparison between plant cell and animal cell. Learning ITS STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION (8 periods) Sub-topics Cell-definition, discovery of Cell. 31

32 Different shapes, sizes and number of cells. Parts of a cell &cell organelles. Levels of organization. Comparison of plant and animal cell. Learning ITS STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION (8 periods) Sub-topics Cell-definition, discovery of Cell. Different shapes, sizes and number of cells. Parts of a cell &cell organelles. Levels of organization. Comparison of plant and animal cell. Learning Outcomes: The students will be able to: Know about the smallest unit of living organisms. Understand the general structure of cell. Recognize the various components of cell and identify function of various cell organelles. Differentiate between structure of plant and animal cell. Activities at school: To prepare a temporary mount of onion peel and observe cells under the microscope. To observe human check cells under the microscope. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Topic CH14: REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS (11 periods) Sub-Topics Definition of reproduction Asexual reproduction and Sexual reproduction. Reproductive patterns. Reproductive system in males and females. Fertilization, development of the embryo. How do hens lay eggs? Viviparous and Oviparous animals. Development of young ones to Adults. 32

33 Learning Outcomes: The students will be able to: Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction. Learn the important parts of male and female reproductive system. Understand the term fertilization. Trace the steps of fertilization and development of embryo. Differentiate between embryo and foetus. Activities at school- To observe permanent slides showing budding in hydra and binary fission in Amoeba. To observe the different stages in the life cycle of frog. Topic CH15 : REACHING THE AGE OF ADOLESCENCE (8 periods) Sub-topics Adolescence, Puberty, Changes at puberty. Sexual Development. Determination of sex of the child The endocrine system Reproductive health- Nutritional needs of adolescents, Personal hygiene, Physical exercise, Say no to drugs. Learning Outcomes: The students will be able to: Understand the terms puberty and adolescence. List the physical changes taking place in boys and girls during adolescence Identify the secondary sexual characteristics. Know the role of endocrine glands of body. Understand the basic of sex determination. Realize the importance of healthy diet during adolescence. SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE ALL PRACTICALS JANUARY REVISION FOR THE FINAL EXAMS 33

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35 SCIENCE (PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY) TERM I MARCH-SEPTEMBER S.NO TOPICS 1. FORCE AND PRESSURE 2. FRICTION 3. SOURCES OF ENERGY 4. POLLUTION OF AIR 5. COMBUSTION 6. CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT 7. EARTHQUAKE TERM II OCTOBER FEBRUARY S.NO TOPICS 1. LIGHT- REFRACTION AND DISPERSION OF LIGHT 2. HUMAN EYE 3. METALS AND NONMETALS 4. SOUND 5. SYNTHETIC FIBRES 6. STARS AND SOLAR SYSTEM 7. POLLUTION OF WATER 35

36 PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY MARCH APRIL Chapter 4 : FORCE AND PRESSURE NO. OF PERIODS-12 Sub-Topics Force, effects of force, factors associated with the magnitude of force needed, and force has both the magnitude and direction. Balanced and unbalanced forces, types of force- contact and non-contact force. Pressure and its applications, liquid pressure and its properties, atmospheric pressureits variation and importance, concept map of force and pressure. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Know force and its effects in day to day life. Distinguish between types of forces. Comprehend the relation of force and pressure. Apply the relation of force and pressure in their day to day life. Activities/Projects: To show liquid pressure increases with depth. To show liquid pressure is transmitted equally in all directions. To show variation in air pressure APRIL-MAY Chapter 5 : FRICTION NO. OF PERIODS-9 Sub-Topics Friction-its causes and factors affecting friction. Types of friction- static, sliding and rolling friction. Wheel- A revolutionary invention. Friction a necessary evil i.e. necessity or an evil. Methods of increasing and reducing friction, Fluid friction. 36

37 Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Understand the different types of frictional force- static, sliding and rolling. Understand the role of friction for making our routine works easier. Activities/ Projects: To show that force of friction depends on weight of the body. To explore the relation between the force of friction and nature of the surfaces in contact. MAY Chapter 6: SOURCES OF ENERGY NO.OF PERIODS-7 Sub-Topics Classification of sources of energy a) On the basis of physical state b) On the basis of occurrence c) On the basis of availability Fossil fuels: Wood as a fuel, coal occurrence, formation types and processing of coal, uses of coke, coal tar and coal gas. Petroleum- Occurrence, drilling of oil wells, refining and uses of its products. Natural gas and its uses. Cleaner fuels. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Classify the various sources of energy on the basis of its physical state, occurrence and availability. Tell the occurrence of petroleum and natural gas, process of taking them out. Generate awareness about use of renewable sources of energy and to save it for the future generation. JULY Chapter 19 : POLLUTION OF AIR NO. OF PERIODS-5 Sub-Topics Pollution, air pollution-cause, air pollutants: carbn monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, smog, CFC s. Acid rain and its harmful effects. Greenhouse effect, global warming-its causes, consequences and measures to check it. 37

38 Methods to control air pollution. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Tell the harmful effects of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, smog, CFC s. Understand the cause of acid rain and its harmful effects. State the causes of Greenhouse effects and its subsequent effects. Appreciate the methods to control the air pollution. Activities/ Project: To study the comparison of quality of air at different places. JULY Chapter 7 : COMBUSTION NO. OF PERIODS-13 Sub-Topics Combustion Conditions required, Types of combustion. Fire control, what happens when there is incomplete combustion. Flame and its different zones, fuel and calorific value, harmful effects of fuel. Characteristics of good fuel Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Know about various combustible substances. Understand about various zones of flame, fire extinguisher. Understand about conditions required for combustion. Apply the role of ignition temperature in various temperature in various types of combustion Activities/Projects: To show that oxygen is necessary for combustion To show that the luminous zone of the candle flame contains unburnt carbon particles. To show that vapours ars present in the innermost zone of the candle flame. To compare different types of fire extinguishers and their uses. 38

39 JULY-AUGUST Chapter 16 : ELECTRIC CURRENT AND ITS EFFECTS NO. OF PERIODS-13 Sub-Topics Conduction through liquids. Cause of conductivity of liquids. Electrolytes, conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy. Chemical effects of electric current application of electrolysis and need of electroplating. Faraday s discovery and electromagnetic induction. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Assembly of a simple circuit to test the conductivity of the various substances. Perform a practical to understand the process of electroplating. Know Faraday s discovery and application of electromagnetic induction in day to day life. Activities/ Projects: To demonstrate electrolysis of water. To differentiate between good and poor conductors from different liquid samples. AUGUST Chapter 18 : EARTHQUAKE NO. OF PERIODS-6 Sub- Topics- Earthquake and its effects, cause. The focus, predicting an earthquake, measuring an Earthquake. Protection against Earthquake, safety precautions during and after earthquake. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Recall the happenings of earthquake in the past. Understand the terminology like: focus and epicenter. Understand the causes of earthquake. Perform mock drill for earthquake. 39

40 Activities/ Projects: On the map of world indicate the places where Tsunami is more likely to occur. Try to find out the problems faced by people living in these regions. SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE ALL PRACTICALS SEPTEMBER- REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM OCTOBER Chapter 10 : REFRACTION AND DISPERSION OF LIGHT PERIODS-13 NO. OF Sub-Topics: Refraction of Light and causes: Its refractive index and optical density. Rules of refraction, refraction of light by glass slab. Dispersion of white light by a glass prism, Rainbow- A natural effect of dispersion. Lenses Basic terms related to lenses, three special rays for lenses,image formation by convex and concave lens. Applications of lenses. Learning outcome: The students will be able to: Understand about various phenomena related to refraction and dispersion of light. Illustrate image formation by concave and convex lens. Analyze the given problem or situation given. Activities/Projects: To show the formation of real image by a convex lens. To show the converging and diverging nature of lenses. To observe refraction of light through a glass slab To study the characteristics of image formed by convex and concave lenses. NOVEMBER Chapter 11 : THE HUMAN EYE NO. OF PERIODS 7 Sub-Topics: 40

41 Human Eye- structure and functions of various parts of human eye, The blind spot, How do we see colours? Working of the human eye, range of vision, defects of vision. Care of the eyes, visually challenged persons, help for visually challenged person-braille system. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Illustrate the functioning and working of human eye. Understand various defects of eye and their correction. Appreciate the technologies. Activities/ Projects: To demonstrate the existence of blind spot. NOVEMBER Chapter 3 : METALS AND NON-METALS NO. OF PERIODS-16 Sub topics Classification of elements, Occurrence of elements, minerals and ores. Physical properties of metals and non-metals. Chemical properties of metals and non-metals, reaction with oxygen, water, acids and alkalis. Reactivity of metals- displacement reaction. Noble metals, uses of metals, alloys and non-metals. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Know the occurrence of elements, minerals and ores. Differentiate between the metals and non-metals on the basis of physical and chemical properties. Understand the reactivity series and its application to elucidate about the displacement reactions. Know about the alloys and their uses. Activities/ Projects: To observe reaction of metal (Magnesium) with oxygen and its oxide with water. 41

42 To observe reaction of metals (Fe and Zn) with acids. To observe displacement reactions. To show metals react with an acid to liberate hydrogen gas. To show non- metallic oxides are acidic in nature. DECEMBER Chapter 12 : SOUND NO. OF PERIODS-13 Sub- Topics: Sound and vibrations, sounds produced by humans and animals. Propagation of sound, Light propagates faster than sound, human ear, a special feature of the human ear-persistence of hearing. Echoes, Amplitude, Time period, and Frequency of a vibration, loudness and pitch of a sound, Audible and Inaudible sound. Noise and Music, Noise pollution- sources, effects and measures to limit noise pollution, Hearing impairment. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Understand the production of sound in various organisms and instruments. Define various terms explaining characteristics of sound. Apply the knowledge of noise pollution in real life. Activities/Projects: To show that sound are produced by vibrations. To observe the production of sound. DECEMBER Chapter 13 : SYNTHETIC FIBRES AND PLASTICS NO. OF PERIODS- 11 Sub- Topics- Natural fibres, Synthetic fibers-rayon or Artificial silk and Nylon, Terylene, Polyethylene, Terephthalate, acrylic fibers. Their uses, advantages and disadvantages of synthetic fibers. 42

43 Plastics: Characteristics and types of synthetic plastic, plastics and the environment, damage caused by plastic waste, measures to control the damage caused by plastic waste. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Understand about the utility of various types of synthetic fiber and plastics. Compare the uses of various synthetic fibers. Know about the harmful effects of fibers and plastics. Activities/ Projects: Collect samples of cotton, silk, wool, jute, nylon, polyester and acrylic fabric of same size. To determine the water absorbing capacity of different fibres. JANUARY Chapter 17 : STARS AND SOLAR SYSTEM NO. OF PERIODS -9 Sub-topics: Galaxy- Milky way galaxy,the stars: Polar star, constellations- some prominent constellations, the moon, phases of the moon, and its surface. Solar system- Sun and planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Minor bodies in the solar system asteroids, comets, meteors and meteorites, artificial satellites and their applications. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Know about various celestial bodies. Understand about the possibility of life on earth and not on other planets. Compare various constellations and their positioning. Understand the applications of artificial satellites. Activities/ Projects: Students to be asked to make power point presentation on different topics of this chapter. JANUARY Chapter 20 : POLLUTION OF WATER No. of periods-5 Sub-topics: 43

44 Water pollution and its cause Potable water, purification of drinking water Methods to make water safe for drinking. Control of water pollution Treatment of sewage Treatment of industrial waste Conservation of water Learning outcomes: The students will be able to: Know about causes, effects and preventive measures regarding water pollution. Understand the methods of water purification. Activities/ Projects: Collect water samples from various sources and compare the smell and colour of these samples. SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE ALL PRACTICALS JANUARY- REVISION FOR THE FINAL EXAMS 44

45 DAV Education Board Session: TERM I Ch-1 Resources Utilization and Development. Ch-8 Modern World Ch-15 Role of Constitution Ch-2 Natural Resources: Land, Soil and Water Ch-9 Establishment of Company rule in India Ch-16 Indian Secularism Ch -3 Natural Resources: Vegetation and Wild life Ch-10 Colonialism: Rural and Tribal Societies Ch-17 The Union Government Ch-11 The First war of Independence 1857 Ch- 18 The Union Legislature. TERM II Ch-4 Mineral and Energy Resources Ch-12 Impact of British Rule on India Ch-19 The Union Executive Ch-5 Agriculture Ch-13 The Nationalist Movement ( ). Ch-20 The Judiciary. Ch-6 Manufacturing Industries Ch-14 India Marches towards Independence Ch-21 Safeguarding the Marginalized Ch-7 Human Resources Ch-22 Social Justice and the Marginalized OBJECTIVES: The main objectives of teaching Social Science at this level are to evaluate the pupils: To provide a general idea of the developments within the given period of history. To explain the coming of the British and the impact of British rule on India. To appreciate the importance of freedom struggle and the contribution of National leaders and the people of India. To imbibe the ideals of democracy, rule of law and the Indian Constitution. To develop skill, to critically analyze and interpret political, social and economic developments from the point of view of the marginalized. To recognize the ways in which politics affects their daily lives. GUIDELINES FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT : 45

46 It is suggested that, in each term, the internal assessment may be carried out as follows: Tools of internal assessment Total weightage of 20 marks Marks out of 20 reduced to 1. Practical skills / Activities 25% 5 marks 2. Average of Unit Tests, 25% 5 marks Written Test OR Class Test 3. Power Point Presentation 20% 4 marks 4. Projects / Models 20% 4 marks 5. Class Assessment and Home Assessment 10% 2 marks TERM -1 - The question paper will be for 100 marks. 1 st TERM MARCH Unit wise content and learning outcomes Unit-1 Resources and Development Ch-1 Resources : Utilization & Development (8 Pds.) Topics: (i) Resources and their utilization. (ii) Classification of resources: Renewable, non-renewable, biotic, abiotic, natural, man-made, potential and actual resources. (iii) Sustainable development and conservation. Learning Outcomes : After studying this chapter the students will be able to : - Explain the concept of resource. - Understand the factors affecting the utilization of resources. - Classify the resources. - Explain the concept of sustainable development. - Explain the need and method of Conservation. - Comparative study between India and Japan. APRIL Ch -8 Modern World (4 Pds.) Topics: Sources of information : British papers, books, letters, newspapers, administrative reports, internal, old buildings. Learning Outcomes: After studying the chapter the students will be able to : 46

47 - Understand the important changes that took in the Modern Period. - Appreciate the various sources of information which are preserved in the archives. Ch- 15 Role of Constitution (12 Pds.) Topics: Rule and Laws : The Constitution and its need, vision and values of Indian Constitution its features, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, some other key features Single Citizenship & Indian Judicial System. Learning Outcomes : After studying the chapter the students will be able to : - Develop and understanding of the rule of law as the basic foundation of a democratic system. - Develop and appreciation of fundamental rights guaranteed in the constitution and recognizes the need to follow fundamental duties. Ch-2 Natural Resources : Land, Soil and Water Topics: (i) Land resources (ii) Land use patterns (iii) Soil Resources. - Factors affecting soil formation - Soil conservation. (iv) Water resources (v) Multipurpose river valley projects. (3 Pds.) Learning outcomes: After studying this chapter, students will be able to: - Understand the significance of land, soil and water, each as a resource. - Evaluate the land use pattern of selected countries. - Explain the factors influencing soil formation. - Understand the causes of soil erosion, need and ways for conservation of soil and water. - Understand the meaning and purposes of multipurpose river valley projects. Class Activity: Map work: 1. On outline physical map of world (For identification locating,and labeling ): a) Areas of high rainfall b) Areas of low rainfall. MAY Ch-2 Natural Resources: Land, Soil and Water (Contd.) (3 Pds.) 47

48 Ch-9 Establishment of Company rule in India (12 Pds.) Topics: Trading companies, The East India Company, the Carnatic wars, conquest of Bengal, Battle of Plassey, Battle of Buxar, Dual Govt. In Bengal, Anglo- Mysore, Anglo- Maratha Wars and Anglo-Sikh wars. Learning outcomes : After studying the chapter the students will be able to : - Know about the beginning of trading centers in India. - Understand the role of East India Company in establishing its domination over India. - Explain the British conquest of Bengal, Carnatic, Mysore, Maratha Empire and Punjab. - Explain the nature of dual system of administration in Bengal. - Understand the policy of Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse. JULY CH-16 Indian Secularism (4 Pds.) Topic : Meaning and aspects of Indian secularism, provision of the Right to Freedom of Religion, working of Indian Secularism. Learning Outcomes : After studying the chapter, the students will be able to: - Understand the meaning and aspects of secularism. - Explain the various provisions of the right to freedom of religion. Ch-3 Natural Resources : Vegetation and Wildlife Topics: (i) Natural vegetation. (ii) Classification of forests. a) Tropical hardwood forests I) Tropical Evergreen forests II) Tropical Deciduous forests. b) Mediterranean forests c) Temperate softwood forests. iii) Uses of forest iv) Wildlife (8Pds.) Learning outcomes: After studying this chapter, students will be able to : - Define natural vegetation, wildlife. 48

49 - Understand the classification of forests on the basis of climatic condition. - Explain the features of forests found in different parts of the world. Class Activity: Map Work: On outline physical map of the world locate major areas of: - Tropical evergreen forests - Coniferous forests - Mediterranean forest. - Tropical deciduous forests. Ch-10 Colonialism :Rural and Tribal Societies (9Pds.) Topics: Colonial agrarian policy and its impact- Permanent settlement, Ryotwari and Mahalwari system, growth of commercial crops, condition of the farmers, revolt by farmers, colonialism and tribal societies, impact on the tribal life, tribal revolts, Colonialism and crafts and industries, modern industries in India. Learning Outcomes: After studying the chapter students will be able to : - Understand different land revenue systems and their impact on the farmers. - Explain reasons behind the growth of commercial crops and revolts by farmers. - Analyze how the exploitation of tribal people led to tribal revolts. - Access the impact of colonialism on Indian crafts and industry and development of modern industries in India. Map Work: (For identification, locating & labelling) Tribes States Kuku Manipur and Tripura Khasis Assam Khonds Odisha (Orissa) Santhals Chotanagpur Plateau/ Chhatisgarh Munds Chotanagpur Plateau/ Chhatisgarh Vangujjars Punjab Gaddis Himachal Pradesh Ch-17 The Union Government (3Pds.) Topics: Meaning of federation, Union government and its organs i.e. executive legislature & Judiciary, Jurisdiction of Union and State Governments. LEARNING OUTCOME Students will be able to: - Understand the need for a federation in India. - Identify the different levels of government & organs of the government. 49

50 - Understand divisions of subjects as mentioned in the three lists with special reference to residuary subjects. AUGUST Ch-11 The First war of Independence (12Pds.) Topics: Uprising of 1857, causes of the revolt: Political, economic, social, religious and immediate. The cause of the revolt, suppression of the revolt, cause of the failure and results of the revolt of Learning outcomes: After studying the chapter, the students will be able to: - Examine the various causes which led to the revolt of Identify the important centers and leaders of the revolt. - Explain the causes for the failure of the revolt. - Enumerate the steps taken by the British in suppression of the revolt and results of the revolt. Map Work: Centres of Revolt: (For identification,locating and labeling): Meerut Delhi Gwalior Kanpur Bareily Lucknow Agra Benaras Barrackpore Nagpur Ch-18 The Union Legislature (8 Pds.) Topics: The Lok Sabha, The Rajya Sabha, Powers and functions of Union Parliament- legislative powers, control over the executives, financial powers, powers to amend the constitution, judicial powers, elective functions. Learning outcomes: After studying the chapter, the students will be able to : - Understand the value the principles of universal adult franchise. - Explain composition and function of Union Parliament. (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) - Role of speaker in Lok Sabha and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 50