ENGLISH

LEARNING OUTCOMES: a) To enable the learner to communicate effectively and appropriately in real-life situations. b) To use English effectively for study purpose across the curriculum. c) To develop and integrate the use of the four language skills, i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing. d) To develop interest in and appreciation of literature. e) To revise and reinforce structures already learnt. TEXTBOOKS: 1. Literature Reader for class 8 2. New Grammar Plus class 8 3. Novel - Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore MONTH COURSE CONTENT April Term-1 Reader Ch-1:Daffodils (Poem) Ch-2: Swamis Grandmother Grammar Sentences Tenses (Present) Writing: Message Writing, Formal Letter Writing (Letter to Editor) Activities: Formative Assessment I 1. Word Antakshri 2. Debate 3. Poster making 4. Worksheet and Notebook May Reader Ch-3: The Party Grammar Nouns Writing: Dialogue Writing July Reader Ch-4:More About People (Poem) Ch-5: My Father and I Grammar Verbs Adjectives Writing: Informal Letter Writing, Data Interpretation Activities: Formative Assessment II 1. Spell Check 2. Listening Worksheet 3. Project August Reader Ch-6: Dusk Ch-7: The Trojan War Grammar Determiners Voice Writing: Description of Place , Article Writing September Revision for Summative Assessment-1

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Term-2 Reader Ch-8: Break, Break, Break (Poem) Ch-10: The Speckled Band -I Grammar Adverbs, Prepositions, Modals Writing: Formal Letter (Complaint and Application), E-mail Writing Activities: Formative Assessment III 1. Dramatisation 2. Comic script 3. Worksheet 4. Project Reader Ch-9: The New Schoolfellow Ch-11: The Speckled Band -II Grammar Conjunctions Tense ( Past and Future Tense) Writing: Notice Writing , Bio Sketch Reader Ch-12: The Lake Isle Of Innisfree (Poem) Ch-13: Three Questions Grammar Reported Speech Pronouns Writing: Paragraph Writing, Diary Entry Reader Ch-14: The Merchant Of Venice Ch-15: If (Poem) Grammar Vocabulary Writing Description of Person and Event, Story Writing Activities: Formative Assessment IV 1. Enactment of Advertisement 2. Novel reading test 3. Budding Poet 4. Note book and worksheet Revision for Summative Assessment 2 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2 Course covered in April Reader Ch-3:The Party Ch-4: More About People Ch-5: My Father and I Grammar Nouns, Verbs Writing: Dialogue Writing , Formal Letter Writing

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Syllabus of Term 1 Reader Ch-8: Break, Break, Break (poem) Ch-9: The New Schoolfellow Ch-10: The Speckled Band -I Ch-11: The Speckled Band -II Grammar Adverbs, Prepositions, Modals, Tense ( Past and Future Tense) Writing: Formal Letter (Complaint and Application) Notice Writing , Bio Sketch, E-mail Writing Syllabus of Term-2

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SCIENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To acquire the knowledge of scientific concepts, laws etc. 2. To develop scientific thinking. 3. To develop reasoning abilities in a systematic manner. 4. To motivate research oriented learning. 5. To develop the ability to apply scientific knowledge in our real life situations. TEXT BOOK NCERT BOOK FOR CLASS VIII MONTH April COURSE CONTENT Ch 2 : Microorganisms: Friend and Foe Ch 3 : Synthetic Fibres and Plastics Activities/Projects To study and compare the water absorbing capacity of natural and synthetic fibres. Antibiotics should not be overused. Prepare a short report. Collect and paste few samples of synthetic fibres and mention at least two properties of each. Ch 1 : Crop production and Management Ch 1 : Crop production and management (Cond.) Ch 4 : Materials- metals and non metals Ch 16: Light Activities /Projects To show displacement reaction between Fe and CuSO4 , Zn and CuSO4. To show that magnesium hydroxide is basic in nature. To study the reaction of metals with acids. To study the reaction of metals with bases. To study different parts of eye with the help of a model. To study and observe the no. of images formed when two plane mirrors are placed (a) at right angle to each other. (b) Parallel to each other. Ch 5 : Coal and Petroleum Ch 11 : Force and Pressure

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Ch 9 : Reproduction in Animals Activities To study the effect of force on different objects. To observe the law of magnetism. REVISION FOR SA1 Ch 10 : Reaching the Age of Adolescence Ch 6 : Combustion and Flame Activities /Projects To observe and study the structure of candle flame. To study the conditions necessary for combustion. Ch 17 : Stars and Solar System as project work Ch 13 :Sound Ch 12 : Friction Activities/Projects To observe that rolling friction is smaller than sliding friction. Sound is produced by vibrating body. To measure the weight of an object. Ch 15 : Some Natural Phenomena Ch 14 : Chemical effect of Electric Current Activities /Projects To observe and study charging by rubbing To identify different liquids as good conductors and poor conductors of electricity. Ch 18 : pollution of air and water as project work. Ch 8 : Cell- Structure and Function Ch 7 : Conservation of Plants and Animals Activities To study the difference between the structure of plant cell and animal cell. To observe temporary slide of an onion peel. Revision for SA 2 SA2 SYLLABUS CH 2 , 3 CH 1 , 4 , 16 CH- 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ,9, 11 , 16 CH- 10 , 12 , 13 CH- 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15

SOCIAL SCIENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1. To develop an understanding about the past. 2. To encourage a sense of curiosity among the students. 3. To understand the working of the government at the central level. 4. To learn about India's struggle for independence. 5. To learn about the resources of the country. TEXT BOOKS:1. Our Pasts III (part 1) NCERT 2. Our Pasts III (part 2) NCERT 3. Our Political Science NCERT 4. Our Environment NCERT 5. Map workbook for self practice F.K. PUBLICATIONS

Course Content History: Ch 2 -From Trade to Territory Geography : Ch 1- Resources Civics : Ch 1 The Indian Constitution Activity: Geography : Ch 1- From your locality, find out and list the different types of resources along with their utility. History : Ch 2-Imagine that you have come across two old newspapers reporting on the Battle of Seringapatam and the death of Tipu Sultan. One is a British paper and the other is from Mysore. Write the headline for each of the two newspapers. Project: Civics : Ch 1 Prepare your own Constitution relating it to the major Fundamental Rights given in the chapter. History : Ch 3 - Ruling the countryside May Activity : History: Ch 3 - Imagine that you are a Company representative sending a report back to England about the conditions in rural areas under Company rule. Write a short report on that. Project: History: Ch 6 - Prepare a detailed project on the History of development of Delhi. History : Ch 5 - When People Rebel July Geography: Ch-2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation & Wildlife Resources Civics : Ch 3 - Why do we need a Parliament? Activity:History : Ch 5 Map Activity on: The important centers of rebellion of 1857. Geography: Ch-2 Newspaper Article Analysis on Forest Fire in California given on pg 20 of the textbook. Civics : Ch 3 - Table Analysis (Results of Lok Sabha Elections 1984) given on pg no. 35 of the textbook. August History: Ch 7- Weavers, Iron smelters & Factory owners Geography : Ch 3 - Minerals & Power Resources Civics : Ch 4- Understanding Laws Activity:Geography : Ch 3 - Map Activity on: The distribution of the following minerals- iron, copper, bauxite, coal & mineral oil. History: Ch 7- Map Activity on: The cities associated with industrial development in the 19th century. Civics : Ch 4- Write in your own words what you understand by the following sentence : They also began fighting for greater equality and wanted to change the idea of law from a set of rules that they were forced to obey, to law as including ideas of justice. September Revision for SA 1 October Geography : Ch 4- Agriculture Civics : Ch 5 - Judiciary Civics : Ch-6 - Understanding our criminal justice system Activity: Geography : Ch 4 - Map Activity on: World Distribution of Arable Land Civics : Ch 5 & 6 - Write a story around the theme, Justice delayed is justice denied. Project :History : Ch 1 - Prepare a detailed project on the sources of Modern India.

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November History : Ch 8 - Civilizing the Native, Educating the Nation Geography : Ch 5 - Industries Civics: Ch 7 - Understanding Marginalisation Activity :Civics: Ch 7 Group Discussion on Muslim Community can be considered as a Marginalised Community or not. Or History : Ch 10 : Group Discussion on how the paintings of Modern India are different from the paintings of 19th century. Geography : Ch 5 - Map Activity on: Worlds major industrial regions. December Geography :- Ch 6 Human Resources History : Ch 9 Women, caste &Reform Civics : Ch 9 Public Facilities Activity: Civics : Ch 9 Role Play on the following topics: (1) Water Shortage in Delhi (2) Electricity Problem in Noida (3) Sanitation Facilities in Slums (4) Health Facilities in rural areas (5) Educational Facilities for the poor Project: History :- Ch-12 - Knowing your city: - Each student will be given 1 state and they will collect information about its progress and achievement since independence. On the basis of their findings, they will be encouraged to speak about the achievement of their respective state in 2 minutes. January History : Ch 11- The making of the National Movement Civics : Ch 9 - Public Facilities{Contd.} Activity:History : Ch 11- Collect and paste pictures of any 5 Moderate Leaders and 5 Radical Leaders of the Indian National Congress and also write about their method of struggle against the British. February March UT 1 History :- Ch -2 Geog. :- Ch -1 Civics :- Ch-1 History :-Ch -3 Geog. :- Ch- 2 Civics :-Ch- 3 History :-Ch -2,3,5&7 Geog.:- Ch- 1,2,&3 Civics :- Ch -1,3&4 History :- Ch-8 Geog.:- Ch- 4 Civics :-Ch-5,6 History :- Ch-8,9&11 Geog. :- Ch- 4,5&6 Civics :- Ch- 5,6 ,7&9 Revision for SA 2 SA 2 SYLLABUS

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MATHEMATICS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop good understanding of basic concepts of Mathematics. 2. To enrich students reasoning and visualizing skills. 3. To relate these concepts with their everyday life. TEXTBOOKS: MATHEMATICS A Textbook for class VIII (NCERT) RECOMMENDED BOOKS: MATHEMATICS for class VIII- Composite Mathematics Month Course Content CH-1: Rational Numbers April CH-2: Linear Equations in One Variable Activity 1: To represent a rational number on a number line CH-2: Linear Equations in One Variable (Contd.) May CH-16: Playing with Numbers Project 1: Observation & generalization of number pattern CH-6: Squares and Square Roots July CH-3 : Understanding Quadrilaterals CH-7: Cube and Cube Roots Activity 2: To verify angle sum property of a quadrilateral. CH-4: Practical Geometry August CH-8: Comparing Quantities Activity 3: To study the relation between sides and angles of a parallelogram Activity 4: Sum of exterior angles of a polygon. September Revision for SA1 CH-12: Exponents and Powers October CH-10: Visualizing Solid Shapes Activity 5: To draw the following 3-dimensional objects on an isometric dot paper and colour the Top view, Front view and Side view. November CH-13: Direct and Inverse Variation CH-9: Algebraic Expressions and Identities Activity 6: To understand the concept of direct and inverse variation using coloured paper and graph Activity 7: Verification of Identity: a b a 2 2ab b2
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CH-11: Mensuration CH-15: Introduction to Graphs Activity 8: To find an expression to calculate area of a trapezium. Activity 9: To draw a linear graph on a coordinate plane. Project 2: To prepare a model for calculating CSA of a Cylinder/ To prepare a PPT for calculating CSA of a Cylinder. CH-5: Data Handling CH-14:Factorisation Activity 10: Prepare a pie chart for a given data Revision for SA2 SYLLABUS Course completed in April CH-3,6 CH-1,2,3,4,6,7,16 CH-12,13 CH-5,8,9,11,12,14,15

COMPUTER SCIENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop good understanding of basic concepts of Computers. 2. To enrich students in practical skills.. 3. To relate these concepts with their everyday life. TEXTBOOKS: Brainwaves Web Page Publishing with HTML A Beginners Guide Month April Concepts Ch-1 : Introduction to HTML Lab Activity: Make a web page on Features of HTML Ch-2: Creating HTML Documents Lab Activity: Make a web page on Performance of class VII using HTML tags. May Ch-3 Formatting HTML Documents Lab Activity: Create a web page on pollution. The heading should be bold and underlined. Paragraph should be aligned at left and line break should be there between the paragraphs. Mini Project: Create a beautiful web page on My Favorite Game July Ch-4 Let us control the fonts Lab Activity: Create a web page on My Summer Vacations with proper formatting and color schemes. Ch-5 Knowing Lists in HTML Lab Activity: 1. Create a web page as shown below: Types of Printers 1. Impact Printers Daisy Wheel Dot matrix 2. Non Impact Printers o Inkjet o Laser Major Project: Create a web page on Types of softwares. August Ch- 7 Linking Web Pages Lab Activity: 1. Create web pages with a link on the page to display parts of Computer. 1. Create web pages with a link on the page to display types of softwares. September SA1 Practicals and Revision October Ch-8 Adding Graphics Lab Activity: Create a photo gallery with the help HTML <img src> tag and its properties. Ch-9 Understanding HTML Tables Lab Activity: Create a time table of your class using table tag and its attributes. Mini Project: Create school website using all the tags done upto table tag. November Ch-11 Creating Frames in HTML Lab Activity: Divide a web page into three equal frames and show Indian festivals in each frame. December Ch- 10 Creating HTML Forms Lab Activity: Create an admission form for the school website using form tag. Major Project: Create a website for railway reservation including pages about us, fare, reservation forms, train route and fare.

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Ch-6 Cascading Style Sheets Lab Activity: 1. Create a web page on CHILD LABOUR including internal and external style sheets. 2. Create a web page on Crimes in Delhi or on Girl Child including internal and external style sheets. SA2 Practicals and Revision SA 2 SYLLABUS

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Introduction to HTML

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Ch-2 Creating HTML Documents Ch-3 Formatting HTML Documents Theory: Ch-2 Creating HTML Documents Ch-3 Formatting HTML Documents Ch-4 Let us control the fonts Ch-5 Knowing Lists in HTML Ch-7 Linking Web Pages Practical: Ch-7 Linking Web Pages Ch-8 Adding Graphics Ch-9 Understanding HTML Tables Theory: Ch- 6 Cascading Style Sheets Ch-8 Adding Graphics Ch-9 Understanding HTML Tables Ch-10 Creating HTML Forms Ch-11 Creating Frames in HTML Practical: Ch-8 Adding Graphics Ch-9 Understanding HTML Tables Ch-10 Creating HTML Forms Ch-11 Creating Frames in HTML