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Jovial January has been a month of happiness all around. It is the time when our children welcomed the new year with new promises and resolutions after the winter break. January has been another month of learning and revising the concepts with the maximum participation in different activities like Intra and inter-school competitions, which not only honed their skills but also gave them a platform to showcase their talents. The universal theme ‘ I am truthful ’ proved to be a big support for the young minds with the help of which the value of being truthful and honest could be inculcated well. The students happily narrated their personal experiences during the discussion time in the morning assembly sessions promising to be truthful and dedicated always. The dynamic Suncitizens displayed their ardour and passion by celebrating Christmas on a virtual platform. The students commenced their morning assemblies everyday with beautiful thoughts and enriching words. They enjoyed reading the NIE and sharing numerous facts and regular updates about various important events like Republic day and other competitions.
Students started their learning of Mathematics through a recall knowledge session. Percentages were introduced. Students gave various examples where they see Percentages in real life like – Report Card, Marks, Humidity and Banks, etc. Students understood the concept of Percentage, its symbol, and the relation between Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages through the Place Value Chart. Students also practiced the following concepts:
Practice sums and worksheets were given to strengthen their knowledge on Percentages. SCIENCESolids, liquids and gases Air and Water The chapter solids, liquids and gases concluded with the understanding of the property of expansion and contraction of matter through an activity. The hands-on bottle and balloon experiment helped the students understand the expansion and contraction when placed in hot and cold water. In the next lesson Air and Water, the discussion started with the students sharing their knowledge about the importance of atmosphere. With the help of a video, they understood the different layers of atmosphere, their properties and importance. To understand about the various properties of air like air occupies space, it exerts pressure etc they conducted different activities like immersing an inverted glass in a bowl of water and feeling the force against their applied force, trying to inflate a balloon in a bottle attached on the neck of an empty bottle and by pushing the water in and out in a syringe or dropper. They also understood the soluble and insoluble impurities of water by trying to dissolve salt and tea leaves in water and then trying to separate them by passing through a strainer. All these activities made the learning fun and exciting for the students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gzg4myWAEA SOCIAL SCIENCEA map says to you, “Read me carefully, follow me closely, doubt me not…. I am the Earth in the palm of your hand.” – Beryl Markham Ch. Globe and Map Concept Initiation was done by giving a raw map to students where they were asked to mark few places/landforms. After discussing the various features of a map, the students were motivated to differentiate between a political and physical map. Further, a virtual activity was done where they identified the exact location of Mount Everest, Amazon River, and Trans-Siberian Railway. With this, they understood the importance of signs and symbols used for various physical features on the map. The importance of a scale in a map was also demonstrated in the class. The difference between the map and the globe was also discussed in which many students added their understanding. Ch-Latitudes and Longitudes Students learnt the difference between Latitude and Longitude as part of the introductory class discussion. Applying their understanding they also learnt to identify few locations on the map. They also understood about equator, the lines of latitudes and longitudes, IDL, time zones, hemispheres, heat zones and Prime Meridian that were discussed in the class. An illustrative VUCA worksheet was attempted by students to understand and practice the concepts learnt. The Republic Day GK Quiz was also conducted where the students attempted an MCQ quiz on “Quizzes”. Interactive discussions, Powerpoint presentations, real-life connections, See think and wonder strategy, live worksheets, and visual snippets were the various methodologies used this month. https://www.liveworksheets.com/io2433322mg https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/Social_Studies/Latitude_and_Longitude/Latitude_and_Longitude_bk1558713db ICT“Learning never exhausts the mind.” In the progression of the Scratch 2.0 programming language, the students prepared several small programs such as taking the input from the user finding its length, use of mathematical operators to compare digits. They also learnt how to create new variables and a list. Besides this, they practiced several small programs given in the ‘lab session’ of the book. As part of the next topic, students started their basic understanding of MS Excel. They learned how to select cells, enter numbers as text, date, and time, ways to change the cell contents, use undo and redo features, and much more. They prepared the spreadsheet for their birthday expenditure using the autofill feature for numbering the items required and used formulas to calculate the total expenditure. They have also practiced Excel formulas for calculating the total, average, etc. for students report card and depicted them in the form of Charts as well. ENGLISHStudents learnt about the types of Conjunctions through a PPT, video and attempted questions given in the textbook. They understood the utility of conjunctions in our conversations. Nelson English Unit 5 ‘Walking on the Moon’ was read and discussed in the class. They learnt about the three astronauts who were launched into space on the Apollo 11 spacecraft. New words were learnt and comprehension exercises were done by in the notebook. Students watched a video to understand Modals and their usage. Nelson's English exercise and workbook exercise was attempted by them in the class. Boscombe Valley Mystery from Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was read and discussed in the class. In creative writing, students learnt how to write a Story. They learnt about the various story elements and used their understanding in writing a story of their own on a given topic. HINDIगुंजन पुस्तक से पाठ - ‘दानी पेड़ ’ की कहानी बताते हुए पेड़ों से होने वाले फायदे की जानकारी पर चर्चा करते हुए वीडियो दिखाई गई। पाठ के कठिन शब्दों के अर्थ बताकर वाक्य निर्माण कराया गया। छात्र अपनी सूझ-बूझ से अभ्यास कार्य करने में सक्षम हुए । सतत विकास लक्ष्य - १५ के अंतर्गत, विज्ञान विषय से जोड़ते हुए गतिविधि कराई गई। गतिविधि अनुक्रमांक (1–13) के छात्रों को वृक्ष – संरक्षण के प्रति लोगों को जागरूक करते हुए नारा लिखवाकर वृक्ष का चित्र बनवाया गया। अनुक्रमांक (१४–२५) तक के छात्रों ने वृक्ष-संरक्षण पर कविता लिखकर कक्षा में प्रस्तुत किए। सूरजकुंड मेले की विस्तृत जानकारी दी गई जिसमें छात्रों ने विज्ञापन के माध्यम से रचनात्मक , कलात्मक कला का प्रदर्शन दिखाया। अनेक विषयों पर संवाद लिखवाकर छात्रों को जानकारी दी गई। मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ का अर्थ बताते हुए दैनिक जीवन में प्रयोग होने वाले मुहावरे की सूची बनाने को कहा गया। औपचारिक पत्र का प्रारूप समझाकर पत्र लिखवाया गया। रचनात्मक लेखन - प्रधानाचार्या जी , कक्षाध्यापक एवं संपादक को पत्र लिखने का अभ्यास कराया गया। मासिक विषय और सतत विकास के लक्ष्य-१३ जलवायु कार्रवाई से एकीकृत करते हुए शीत ऋतु के विषय में जानकारी दी गई और बदलते मौसम पर एक अनुच्छेद लेखन करवाया गया। मूल्यांकन परीक्षा - MS Form के द्वारा दानी पेड़ , मुहावरे विषय का मूल्यांकन हुआ । इस तरह से शब्दकोश में वृद्धि के साथ-साथ रचनात्मक लेखन कौशल का विकास हुआ। संबंधित लिंक- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNBymLmCqjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMdpyOH2sGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POJ6oShQXJA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur-QKk6-JE0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svOLOdRGqY8 SPANISHThe month began with a video Presentation on Planets & Solar System where the students learnt new words and practiced the pronunciation of those words. The class enjoyed a song on planets and learnt simple facts about each planet. As a culmination task, the students drew the Solar System and named the planets in Spanish language. As part of the next task understanding the names of the different rooms in our school, they learnt about their names in Spanish and learnt how to describe those rooms. A video on SDG 5: Gender Equality was presented in class followed by a discussion. Video on Planets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZykXg Sqet6A&list=PLysxa7KtjB1D4nnHdItGMSDaNfFSYv7yl Song on planets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtqQ_FefQko SDG 5: Gender Equality https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/03/gender-equality-sustainable-development-goal-5/ FRENCHChildren were happy to come back from relaxing winter vacation. They were introduced to new vocabulary related to planets & the universe and enjoyed watching the video. As part of Grammar, Verbs related to the topic was done in class. They were also introduced to new vocabulary related to school and things related to school. They read passages from the textbook as to enhance their reading and pronunciation skill in the language. https://youtu.be/vznJs4yNz7o https://youtu.be/qN6qQABYtdg https://youtu.be/38qdGY6vXwY GERMANAfter the winter vacation, we started with the new theme for the month, Universe. An introductory video of a song on the Planets (Das Planetenlied) was played in the class through which the children learnt the names of the planets and their characteristics. We understood the theme deeply by taking up the topic- My Universe - My School. Children learnt about various objects in school, subjects, adjectives and some verbs like schreiben (to write), lesen (to read) and finden (to find) along with conjugation. Reflection of the topic was done by making a chart on the Solar system and Dream Time table by the students. Time (formal and informal) was also introduced towards the end of the month. https://youtu.be/L-xqJCDSzgY- das Planetenlied(planet song) SANSKRITव्याकरण – धातुरूपाणि - लट्लकार धातुरूपाधारित अनुवादकार्य और शब्दरूप – अकारांत – आकारांत –आदि शब्दरूपों को प्रत्ययचिह्नों सहित तालिका द्वारा अर्थ सहित कंठस्थ कराकर अनुप्रयोग कराया गया । प्रश्ननिर्माण और वचनपरिवर्तन द्वारा स्पष्टीकरण किया गया । द्वितीय इकाई परीक्षा का अभ्यास कराया गया । अंतर्विषयक – गणित से समायोजित कर संस्कृत शिक्षण संस्कृत-संख्यावाची शब्दों और पदों का लिंगवाचनानुसार अभ्यास कराते हुए अनुवाद सिखाया गया । सतत विकास के लक्ष्य -३’उत्तम शिक्षा और खुशहाली’ से सबंधित प्रश्नोत्तरी का प्रस्तुतीकरण करते हुए चित्रवर्णन द्वारा स्पष्टीकरण कराया गया । परियोजनात्मक शिक्षण (Project base learning) के अंतर्गत जिसमें छात्रों ने छोटे –छोटे वाक्यों में वार्तालाप करते हुए सामान्य संभाषण का अभ्यास किया । लट्लकार के प्रथम पुरुष के एकवचन , द्विवचन और बहुवचनम् का अव्ययशब्द- प्रयोग सहित अनुवाद छात्रों ने सीखा । संस्कृत-संख्यावाची शब्दों द्वारा अनुवाद और चित्रवर्णन का अभ्यास कराया गया । मध्यमपुरुष और उत्तमपुरुष धातुरूपों के साथ सर्वनाम शब्दरूपों की तालिका के माध्यम से संस्कृत संभाषण का सामूहिक अभ्यास कराया गया । DRAMAForms of Acting: Roleplay Skill focus: Script Writing Application of their learning: Students practiced and performed a Role Play related to the four seasons--summer, spring, monsoon, and winter. The role play was integrated with the monthly theme. Through the role-play students understood the time period of seasons and the benefits of all seasons.
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONStudents practised:
Students ran looking at the video and moved accordingly. This helped them in improving footwork, agility, gross motor skills, and neuromuscular coordination. INDIAN DANCEIn their Indian Dance lessons, the students learnt: Bhangra-folk dance of Punjab: Bhangra is a traditional folk dance of the Indian subcontinent which originated in the Majha area of Punjab. Dance form: Bhangra YouTube link: https://youtu.be/JwSB9gbA2fw Students enjoyed learning Bhangra dance with full of energy and enthusiasm to commemorate the festival of Lohri. WESTERN DANCEIn their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt:
Song: ‘Ae watan mere watan’ Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKx_B1VZ2kw INDIAN MUSICजनवरी माह छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार । राग, गीत - देशभक्ति गीत हिन्द देश के निवासी ,प्रादेशिक गीत 'मन लगो मेरो', प्रभु जी प्रार्थना । प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक । गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक, प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु । सन्दर्भ वीडियो लिंक:https://youtu.be/5mE9uJZQgCo https://youtu.be/CB2TCCowHpA https://youtu.be/WZRRY9awPPw WESTERN MUSICIn their Western Music lessons, the students learnt:
Techniques: How to make different scales using major scale formula VISUAL ARTS
Art Technique: Free hand, paper craft, colour mixing, colouring, outlining Art tools: Pencil, sketch pen, crayons, oil pastels, scale, craft aper, tissue Learning Outcome: Development of observatory and motor skills, how the motor skills change when introduced to similar art forms like music. SDG: 15 - Life on Land LIFE SKILLSThis month students were introduced to the theme of “I am Truthful”. With the help of pictures, role play, video and discussion on examples from daily life, students understood the importance of being truthful, the consequences of lying, and how truthfulness makes deeper connections with people and how to practice truthfulness. Students enjoyed learning about being truthful and realised that we need to practice being true always. They also promised themselves that from now onwards they will practice truthfulness regularly and give a thought whenever saying any lie.“Truth earns trust and respect” is the learning of the month.
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MATHEMATICSThis month the students commenced their learning of Mathematics through a recall knowledge session. They were quizzed on Decimals. Students understood the concept of Decimal, its place value and comparison between Decimal Numbers through Place Value Chart. Students also practiced the following concepts:
The students revised the syllabus for UT2 using different tools like MS Forms, Quizzes and participated enthusiastically in the doubt clarification sessions. Practice sums and worksheets were given to strengthen their knowledge on Decimals. Student explored the Sep-Edu Book and the Kit with great excitement. Using the SEP Edu kit, they made Airplanes and Ninja Stars using origami Sheets and showcased their creative skills. SCIENCESolids, liquids and gases December was the month of a complete experiential learning. Students shared their previous knowledge on Mentimeter platform about solids, liquids and gases. They identified the various phenomena’s like Melting, Solidification, Evaporation etc. which were demonstrated by the educator through various experiments. They later understood that how the molecules expand or contract to changes their state through a brainstorming session and video demonstrations. Students prepared solutions with salt and water, milk and water, oil and water to understand about the various types of solutions and miscible, immiscible liquids. They also conducted experiment with baking soda and vinegar in order to experience that, in a chemical change new products like CO2 etc. are formed They were asked to crush and then tear a sheet of paper to understand that physical changes only show change in shape, size and form but not the chemical properties or form of a substance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVY5aKpy55s SOCIAL SCIENCECh.10-Pollution The chapter was carry forwarded from the last month. Different waste items were shown and students categorized them into non- biodegradable and biodegradable waste. The importance of segregation of waste was discussed, which was in complete sync with the SDGs. Concept of Blue and Green bin was explained. To enable the students understand the waste segregation, a video of Kamikatsu- village of Japan was shown. Ch. 16- Great World Leaders “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others” To increase the awareness about the great world leaders, a Power Point Presentation was shown in a quiz format, where the students had to identify the leader with the help of the given cue. More information beyond the text book was also shared in a brainstorming session. Students shared their thoughts about their favorite world leader. Ch 1- Globes and Maps Concept initiation was done by using a globe. Students were asked to locate some countries on the globe. Need of the globe to represent the earth in the simplest way was explained by using white board. Students discussed the advantages and disadvantages of globes. The fascinating story about the expedition of Ferdinand Magellan to prove the shape of earth as a geoid was shown using a video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylwiOLab5AA ICT“Computer science is the Operating System for all innovation” The students progressed in Scratch Programming and learnt to make a variable, applying conditions in a program and changing the backdrop of the stage. By doing this, they grasped the usage of mathematical operators, variables and conditions. ENGLISHStudents of grade V learnt how to write a ‘Newspaper Report’ with the help of a graphic organizer. They understood about the various parts which are required to make a proper Newspaper Report. ‘Direct and Indirect Speech’ was explained to the children through video demonstrations and hand outs/notes. Answers were discussed in the class to bring out a better understanding of the topic. Chapter- ‘Phrases and Clauses’ was introduced with the help of a Power Point Presentation and video demonstration. Later on, textbook exercises were attempted by the students. Unit-2 ‘Swifter, Higher, Stronger’, taught the students about the three Olympians. They read about them in the class and came to know about them in detail. Children were given more information on Olympics through two videos shown in the class. Textbook exercises were discussed and done in the class at the end of the chapter. Weekend worksheet included Direct and Indirect Speech, Adverb and a Reading Comprehension. Individual Project, based on Olympics was discussed with the children in the class. HINDIगुंजन पुस्तक से पाठ - ‘ महादानी कर्ण ’ द्वारा कर्ण की दानवीरता और दानशीलता का परिचय दिया गया। विस्तृत जानकारी के लिए कर्ण पर आधारित वीडियो दिखाकर संक्षेप में महाभारत का ज्ञान कराया गया। पाठ का सारांश बताकर अभ्यास कार्य करने में छात्रों की मदद की गई । रचनात्मक कार्य- कर्ण के बारे में जानकारी एकत्रित करके चित्र सहित उत्तर-पुस्तिका में लिखने के लिए दिया गया। श्रुतलेख के माध्यम से छात्रों के शब्द कौशल का परीक्षण हुआ। व्याकरण संबोध की किताब से ‘ अविकारी या अव्यय ’ शब्द की पहचान कराते हुए परिभाषा बताई गई । मस्तिष्क मानचित्र की सहायता से क्रियाविशेषण, संबंधबोधक, समुच्चयबोधक एवं विस्मयादिबोधक की जानकारी विस्तार मे दी गई । उदाहरण की सहायता से विषय को भली-भांति समझकर अभ्यास कार्य करने में सक्षम हुए। रचनात्मक गतिविधि - कालवाचक ,रीतिवाचक , परिमाणवाचक , स्थानवाचक क्रियाविशेषण का कोलाज बनाते हुए वाक्य लिखने के लिए दिए गए। इकाई परीक्षा - 2 के लिए निश्चित पाठ्यक्रम की लिखित और मौखिक कक्षा परीक्षा लेकर छात्रों को पूर्णरूप से तैयार किया गया। छात्रों का प्रदर्शन सराहनीय रहा। मासिक विषय और सतत विकास के लक्ष्य-१३ जलवायु परिवहन से एकीकृत करते हुए शीत ऋतु के विषय में जानकारी दी गई और बदलते मौसम पर एक अनुच्छेद लेखन करवाया गया। इस तरह से शब्दकोश में वृद्धि के साथ-साथ लेखन कौशल का विकास हुआ। https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0R_ElrGIVw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkdu4xaueyU
 SPANISHThe learning journey of this month commenced with a video presentation on the topic- ‘Seasons and Weather’. The students learnt new words and expressions. A beautiful song was shared in the class along with the lyrics. As a reinforcement activity, the class enjoyed doing a ‘Picture Description’ assignment. The topic- ‘Festivals’ was introduced with a video on “El día de los Muertos” followed by a class discussion on one of the most famous Mexican festivals. With the help of a Power Point Presentation, the class learnt about other festivals celebrated across Spain and Latin America. Regular verbs conjugations were practiced in the class. The students merrily enjoyed listening and singing Spanish “Villancicos”(carols) and made beautiful and colourful Christmas & New Year cards. Video presentation on Seasons and Weather. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhGkTV84WZM Video song “Las estaciones del año” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6XSdJ4ujPs FRENCHChildren are now comfortable using small sentences. They were introduced to Festivals of France which were explained through a Power Point Presentation. Verbs related to festivals were done in class. A quick recapitulation of seasons was done with the help of YouTube videos. Students were introduced to new vocabulary related to Christmas. They also made Christmas card for their parents. https://youtu.be/8cWkQ6UxNII https://youtu.be/TKpQVLU81DA - Seasons GERMANThe monthly theme for December, Seasons and Festivals was introduced in German with a video presentation on different seasons. The children learnt various phrases related to weather conditions prevailing in different seasons of the year. They also got familiar with important festivals of Germany. As a reflection of the topics done, the children talked about their favourite seasons using different props. Students had a gala time singing the Christmas Carol- O Tannenbaum! Schöne Ferien!! (Happy Holidays!) https://youtu.be/XmOW8_UDpjk - song on seasons https://youtu.be/1Vrk13YeVns - Weather SANSKRIT– धातुरूपाणि - लट्लकार धातुरूपाधारित अनुवादकार्य और शब्दरूप – अकारांत – आकारांत –आदि शब्दरूपों को प्रत्ययचिह्नों सहित तालिका द्वारा अर्थ सहित कंठस्थ कराकर अनुप्रयोग कराया गया । प्रश्ननिर्माण और वचनपरिवर्तन द्वारा स्पष्टीकरण किया गया । द्वितीय इकाई परीक्षा का अभ्यास कराया गया । अंतर्विषयक – गणित से समायोजित कर संस्कृत शिक्षण संस्कृत-संख्यावाची शब्दों और पदों का लिंगवाचनानुसार अभ्यासा कराते हुए अनुवाद सिखाया गया । कक्षा प्रश्नोत्तरी और चित्रवर्णन द्वारा स्पष्टीकरण कराया गया । रचनात्मककार्य - के अंतर्गत परियोजनात्मक शिक्षण (Project base learning) के अंतर्गत गीता श्लोकाधारित गायन और सस्वरोच्चारण का अभ्यास कराया गया । मध्यमपुरुष और उत्तमपुरुष धातुरूपों के साथ सर्वनाम शब्दरूपों की तालिका के माध्यम से संस्कृत संभाषण का सामूहिक अभ्यास कराया गया । जिसमें छात्रों ने छोटे –छोटे वाक्यों में वार्तालाप करते हुए सामान्य संभाषण का अभ्यास किया । लट्लकार अर्थात वर्तमान काल की तालिका को प्रत्ययचिह्नों सहित अभ्यास सहित कंठस्थ कराया गया । लट्लकार के प्रथम पुरुष के एकवचन , द्विवचन और बहुवचनम् का अव्ययशब्द- प्रयोग सहित अनुवाद छात्रों ने सीखा । सतत विकास के लक्ष्य -३’उत्तम शिक्षा और खुशहाली’ से सबंधित प्रश्नोत्तरी का प्रस्तुतीकरण करते हुए उत्साहपूर्वक अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया। द्वितीया इकाई परीक्षा में छात्रों द्वारा किया गया प्रदर्शन प्रशंसनीय रहा। DRAMAForms of Acting: Mono Acting and 5 Ws Application of their learning:
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Students practiced: Warm-up exercises like on the spot jogging, jumping and running. Agility exercises like modified push-ups, triangle pose, and chair pose with repetitions. Students were able to perform: Indigenous Games Pallanakuzhi (Tamilnadu) Kho-Kho (Maharastra) Kalaripayattu (Kerala) Mallkhambh (Madhya Pradesh) Gatka (Punjab) Minecraft Fitness Run 1.0 Students ran looking at the video and moved accordingly. This helped in improving footwork, agility, gross motor skills, and neuromuscular coordination INDIAN DANCEIn their Indian Dance lessons, the students learnt: NAVRAS-“Nine emotions of dance” Dance form: Classical Kathak YouTube link: https://youtu.be/sSdMUaF3-18 https://youtu.be/BMwy2DmOrSU यथोहस्ततथोदृष्टि (Yatho Hasta thatho Drishti) Wherever your hands go, your eyes will follow, यथोदृष्टितथोमनः (Yatho Drishti thatho Manah) Wherever your eyes go, your mind will follow, यथोमनःतथोभाव (Yatho Manah thatho Bhaava) Wherever your mind goes, there will be expression of inner feeling, यथोभावतथोरस (Yatho Bhaava thatho Rasa) Where there is expression shown, there will be sentiment evoked. Nava means "Nine" and Rasa is often translated as "mood", "emotion", "expression" or "sentiment". The Navarasa, in the scriptures refer to the nine expressions that humans often show. These are love (shringaara), laughter (haasya), kind-heartedness or compassion (karuna), anger (roudra), courage (veera), fear (bhayaanaka), disgust (veebhatsya), wonder or surprise (adbhutha) and peace or tranquility (shaanta). WESTERN DANCE |
DRAMA |
| Forms of Acting: Nukkad Natak (Street Play) Application of their learning: All the sections practised a Nukkad Natak. Students learnt about Nukkad Natak / Street Play as a form of acting related to social topics like save trees, save water, save electricity, save earth and save environment. The students rehearsed and performed in the class and learnt how to memorise the dialogues and how to perform in a groups, how to remember the sequence, how to rhyme, and how to modulate voice. Through practice of this form of acting, children understood the various components of acting and theatre. Theseactivities also helped the students in understanding how to work as a team, respect each others’ suggestions andhow to improve thinking skills. Grade IV and V students also tried to write the script of a Nukkad Natak related to ‘Save Trees’ and performed in the class in the groups. | |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Warm-up exercises:
On the spot jogging, jumping and running
Agility exercises:
Modified push-ups, triangle pose, and chair pose with repetitions
Students practised:
Coordination ability exercises
Neuromuscular coordination
Ball Handling
Strength Training
Yoga – Paschimottasana & Ardha-Masteyendrasana: steps and
benefits
On the spot jogging, jumping and running
Agility exercises:
Modified push-ups, triangle pose, and chair pose with repetitions
Students practised:
Coordination ability exercises
Neuromuscular coordination
Ball Handling
Strength Training
Yoga – Paschimottasana & Ardha-Masteyendrasana: steps and
benefits
INDIAN DANCE
In their Indian Dance lessons, the students learnt:
Ganesh Vandana in Semi-classical style and Teen taal
Dance form: Semi-Classical/ classical
Song: Gajanana Gajanana and Teen taal
YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/KJF8t-BWVRM
https://youtu.be/VGYvMd-w6es
Students enjoyed learning a beautiful devotional Semi-classical
Ganesh Vandana and Teen-taal, which is essential for better
understanding of the rhythm for Kathak dance.
Ganesh Vandana in Semi-classical style and Teen taal
Dance form: Semi-Classical/ classical
Song: Gajanana Gajanana and Teen taal
YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/KJF8t-BWVRM
https://youtu.be/VGYvMd-w6es
Students enjoyed learning a beautiful devotional Semi-classical
Ganesh Vandana and Teen-taal, which is essential for better
understanding of the rhythm for Kathak dance.
Western Music
In their Western Music lessons, the students learnt:
Vocal warm-up exercises
Song learnt: ‘You raise me up’(2 nd part) with beat
Instruments: The functions of various parts of guitar
Techniques: Vibrato practice, and uses of Vibrato while singing (Vocal scaling)
Vocal warm-up exercises
Song learnt: ‘You raise me up’(2 nd part) with beat
Instruments: The functions of various parts of guitar
Techniques: Vibrato practice, and uses of Vibrato while singing (Vocal scaling)
LIFE SKILLS
"Tolerance is the mindful capacity to love, respect, and
accept the differences that make people unique."
Students were introduced to the monthly theme “Tolerance”.
They understood that tolerance means respecting the opinions of
others even if they are different from our own opinions, valuing
everyone, avoiding stereotypes, living together peacefully.
Tolerant people show strength by dealing with different opinions
and perspectives, being patient, making friends and forgiving.
Everyone is different and we should respect individual
differences. Students learnt the concept in-depth by watching
videos and stories on the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq7co6auFAU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MHK1K_kK-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwt25M5nGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E7LBNDYeV0
accept the differences that make people unique."
Students were introduced to the monthly theme “Tolerance”.
They understood that tolerance means respecting the opinions of
others even if they are different from our own opinions, valuing
everyone, avoiding stereotypes, living together peacefully.
Tolerant people show strength by dealing with different opinions
and perspectives, being patient, making friends and forgiving.
Everyone is different and we should respect individual
differences. Students learnt the concept in-depth by watching
videos and stories on the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq7co6auFAU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MHK1K_kK-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwt25M5nGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E7LBNDYeV0
MATHEMATICS
Students started their learning of Mathematics through a recall knowledge session. They were quizzed on Order of operations in numbers. They practiced the sums by showing step-by-step calculation using the BODMAS strategy. They attempted sums and related word problems to strengthen their understanding. This was culminated by the students attempting a class assessment on the topic.
As the next topic, ‘Fractions’ was introduced. Students shared various real-life examples –pizza, chocolates, sandwiches, cooking etc.
Students also practiced the following concepts:
Practice sums and worksheets were given to strengthen their knowledge on Fractions.
Students with great excitement explored the Sep-Edu Book and the Kit. Using the SEP Edu kit, they have understood shapes using patterns and showed their creativity at its best.
As the next topic, ‘Fractions’ was introduced. Students shared various real-life examples –pizza, chocolates, sandwiches, cooking etc.
Students also practiced the following concepts:
- Types of Fractions
- Conversion of Improper Fractions to Mixed Fractions and Vice versa
- Comparing Fractions
- Addition of Like Fractions
Practice sums and worksheets were given to strengthen their knowledge on Fractions.
Students with great excitement explored the Sep-Edu Book and the Kit. Using the SEP Edu kit, they have understood shapes using patterns and showed their creativity at its best.
SCIENCE
Light and Shadow
Force and Energy
Students enjoyed their Science lessons with the hands-on tasks planned for the topics ‘Light and Shadow’ and ‘Force and Energy’. They learnt about the 3 types of materials which does / does not allow light to pass through understanding the terms – solid, transparent and opaque. They observed the passage of light through clear water, paper with an oil patch, and book to understand the concept behind it. Understanding Shadows and its properties was done with the help of a torch light and the shadow it casts at different angles.
The topic ‘Force and Energy’ commenced with the students experiencing how force enables them to do different things like changing shape of the play dough and by giving it a desired shape, by moving, stopping and changing the direction of a moving ball by applying force. They learnt about the different types of forces by conducting hands on activities.
Activity 1 – Frictional Force - To understand the frictional force they were asked to hold a 1liter bottle initially, later on held the same bottle after applying oil and hold the same bottle, which they were unable to do so.
Activity 2 – Buoyant Force - To understand the buoyant force, they saw that when an object was immersed in a glass full of water, the water which was displaced was equal to the amount of force applied by water.
Conducting both the experiments helped the students to share many real life examples that they have seen, which led to a class discussion further.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05WkCPORlj4
Force and Energy
Students enjoyed their Science lessons with the hands-on tasks planned for the topics ‘Light and Shadow’ and ‘Force and Energy’. They learnt about the 3 types of materials which does / does not allow light to pass through understanding the terms – solid, transparent and opaque. They observed the passage of light through clear water, paper with an oil patch, and book to understand the concept behind it. Understanding Shadows and its properties was done with the help of a torch light and the shadow it casts at different angles.
The topic ‘Force and Energy’ commenced with the students experiencing how force enables them to do different things like changing shape of the play dough and by giving it a desired shape, by moving, stopping and changing the direction of a moving ball by applying force. They learnt about the different types of forces by conducting hands on activities.
Activity 1 – Frictional Force - To understand the frictional force they were asked to hold a 1liter bottle initially, later on held the same bottle after applying oil and hold the same bottle, which they were unable to do so.
Activity 2 – Buoyant Force - To understand the buoyant force, they saw that when an object was immersed in a glass full of water, the water which was displaced was equal to the amount of force applied by water.
Conducting both the experiments helped the students to share many real life examples that they have seen, which led to a class discussion further.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05WkCPORlj4
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Ch. 21.The United Nations
Young people are the future of the world. We know that United Nations works to make the world a better place. To understand more about United Nations, which was the next topic, students were given a chance to replicate the Model United Nations General Assembly. Each student was assigned a country and the topic [WU1] was given to them. They researched about the country, its location and the efforts done by the country to reduce the carbon emission and reduce the global warming. Students also gathered information about the threats their country is facing due to global warming.
Students followed all the guidelines and procedures of the General assembly like showing the name card of the countries to ask a question, calling each other, “Delegate of…….”. They thoroughly enjoyed the session and understood the importance of United Nations.
Ch 13.Transmitting Knowledge
The topic was introduced using ‘Think and Share’ activity. Students were asked to decode a message
The collage of communication techniques was shown to understand the evolution of communication.
Students explored the ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic script by writing their name in the script, they enjoyed writing their names and simultaneously understanding the importance and evolution of language. The invention of paper and printing was discussed. Students were asked to think about different ways of communication like smoke signals, drum beats, cave paintings, braille and using pigeons.
Students were able to understand the advantages /disadvantages of different types of communication methods.
tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ay2Qy3wBe8
Young people are the future of the world. We know that United Nations works to make the world a better place. To understand more about United Nations, which was the next topic, students were given a chance to replicate the Model United Nations General Assembly. Each student was assigned a country and the topic [WU1] was given to them. They researched about the country, its location and the efforts done by the country to reduce the carbon emission and reduce the global warming. Students also gathered information about the threats their country is facing due to global warming.
Students followed all the guidelines and procedures of the General assembly like showing the name card of the countries to ask a question, calling each other, “Delegate of…….”. They thoroughly enjoyed the session and understood the importance of United Nations.
Ch 13.Transmitting Knowledge
The topic was introduced using ‘Think and Share’ activity. Students were asked to decode a message
The collage of communication techniques was shown to understand the evolution of communication.
Students explored the ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic script by writing their name in the script, they enjoyed writing their names and simultaneously understanding the importance and evolution of language. The invention of paper and printing was discussed. Students were asked to think about different ways of communication like smoke signals, drum beats, cave paintings, braille and using pigeons.
Students were able to understand the advantages /disadvantages of different types of communication methods.
tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ay2Qy3wBe8
ICT
“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” With the same motive, the students continued their learning and practicing of PowerPoint features and implemented their learning in a special way by creating the Slide Master. They shared their presentation based on their learning of Inserting a Smart Art Graphics, table and charts. They beautified their work by changing the color scheme and background colour to the presentation made.
ENGLISH
The learning was initiated by commemorating the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi through an activity of Crossword Puzzle. The concept of Adjectives was recounted in-depth concerning its types and also the order of adjectives in a sentence. The detailed practice and exercise strengthened the skill to apply adjectives appropriately. The eagerness of the young minds knew no bounds once they were introduced to the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes-A Scandal in Bohemia in class. The interesting revelation of suspense accelerated their critical thinking and also developed their reading skills. While reading the whole lesson, the students were acquainted with series of new words and phrases. The learning continued with the concept of the development of a civilization and a city through Unit-12 Growing a city. They drew comparison between the cities like Dubai and Gurgaon to categorize the factors involved in the development of a city. The learners revisited the topic of Prefix and Suffix with the practice of live worksheets and quizzes. The learning culminated with the enrichment of writing skill-Letter Writing which introduced them to writing an application letter.
As a part of the CBSE Activity, the grade IV scholars celebrated the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by narrating stories related to freedom fighters. They narrated the stories which they had read or heard as shared by their family members. This act of storytelling helps in inculcating their communication skill incorporating voice modulation and intonation.
https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/english_language/prefixes/prefix_cs_grade_5_an1984412oi
As a part of the CBSE Activity, the grade IV scholars celebrated the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by narrating stories related to freedom fighters. They narrated the stories which they had read or heard as shared by their family members. This act of storytelling helps in inculcating their communication skill incorporating voice modulation and intonation.
https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/english_language/prefixes/prefix_cs_grade_5_an1984412oi
HINDI
गाँधी जयंती के शुभ अवसर पर छात्रों ने पर्यावरण को साफ रखने की शपथ ली । इसके साथ ही ‘ सत्य और अहिंसा ’ की ओर कदम बढ़ाने के लिए प्रेरित हुए ।
गुंजन पुस्तक से ‘ बापू की सीख ’ पाठ को पढ़ाया गया, जिससे छात्रों को समय के महत्त्व के बारे में ज्ञान प्राप्त हुआ। छात्रों ने भली - भाँति समय का सही प्रयोग करने से लाभ और न करने से नुकसान के बारे में जाना । गाँधी जी से संबंधित वीडियों दिखाकर छात्रों का मार्गदर्शन किया गया । पाठ में आए हुए कठिन शब्दों के अर्थ बताकर अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया । मौखिक और लिखित प्रश्नों की चर्चा के बाद उत्तर - पुस्तिका में लिखने को कहा गया ।
इस अवसर पर ‘ खद्दर ’ की विशेषता बताते हुए अनौपचारिक पत्र लिखना सिखाया गया ।
संत कवि गोस्वामी तुलसीदासजी , सूरदासजी , कबीरदासजी और वृंदजी के जीवन परिचय से अवगत कराते हुए उनके द्वारा लिखे गए दोहे का भावार्थ बताया गया ।
चार्ट या ए – ४ शीट पर ( गोस्वामी तुलसीदास, सूरदास, कबीरदास में से किसी एक संत के दो दोहे लिखकर छात्रों ने कक्षा में सुनाया। गायन के माध्यम से वाचन कौशल का विकास हुआ ।
‘ व्याकरण संबोध ’ से विशेषण और विशेष्य की परिभाषा तथा विशेषण के भेद उदाहरण द्वारा समझाए गए। पीपीटी के माध्यम से दोहराई कार्य किया गया ।
MS फॉर्म के द्वारा छात्रों का मूल्यांकन किया गया ।
‘ वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द ’ लिखने की जानकारी देते हुए अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया ।
श्रुतिसम भिन्नार्थक शब्दों की जानकारी देते हुए छात्रों का मार्गदर्शन किया गया ।
CBSE द्वारा आयोजित ‘आज़ादी का अमृत महोत्सव ’ के दौरान –‘ स्वतन्त्रता संग्राम से संबंधित घटनाओ के बारें में जो छात्रों ने अपने दादा – दादी तथा बड़े बुजुर्गों से सुनी | उसके पश्चात कक्षा में आकर उसे सुनाने के लिए कहा गया ।
इस तरह से छात्रों के रचनात्मक कार्यों में वृद्धि हुई । वाचन कौशल और बौद्धिक स्तर का विकास हुआ।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKLTEtntI8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMj2WGrgl5A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMj2WGrgl5A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vP96uPNO_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcQB9l-NWmo
गुंजन पुस्तक से ‘ बापू की सीख ’ पाठ को पढ़ाया गया, जिससे छात्रों को समय के महत्त्व के बारे में ज्ञान प्राप्त हुआ। छात्रों ने भली - भाँति समय का सही प्रयोग करने से लाभ और न करने से नुकसान के बारे में जाना । गाँधी जी से संबंधित वीडियों दिखाकर छात्रों का मार्गदर्शन किया गया । पाठ में आए हुए कठिन शब्दों के अर्थ बताकर अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया । मौखिक और लिखित प्रश्नों की चर्चा के बाद उत्तर - पुस्तिका में लिखने को कहा गया ।
इस अवसर पर ‘ खद्दर ’ की विशेषता बताते हुए अनौपचारिक पत्र लिखना सिखाया गया ।
संत कवि गोस्वामी तुलसीदासजी , सूरदासजी , कबीरदासजी और वृंदजी के जीवन परिचय से अवगत कराते हुए उनके द्वारा लिखे गए दोहे का भावार्थ बताया गया ।
चार्ट या ए – ४ शीट पर ( गोस्वामी तुलसीदास, सूरदास, कबीरदास में से किसी एक संत के दो दोहे लिखकर छात्रों ने कक्षा में सुनाया। गायन के माध्यम से वाचन कौशल का विकास हुआ ।
‘ व्याकरण संबोध ’ से विशेषण और विशेष्य की परिभाषा तथा विशेषण के भेद उदाहरण द्वारा समझाए गए। पीपीटी के माध्यम से दोहराई कार्य किया गया ।
MS फॉर्म के द्वारा छात्रों का मूल्यांकन किया गया ।
‘ वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द ’ लिखने की जानकारी देते हुए अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया ।
श्रुतिसम भिन्नार्थक शब्दों की जानकारी देते हुए छात्रों का मार्गदर्शन किया गया ।
CBSE द्वारा आयोजित ‘आज़ादी का अमृत महोत्सव ’ के दौरान –‘ स्वतन्त्रता संग्राम से संबंधित घटनाओ के बारें में जो छात्रों ने अपने दादा – दादी तथा बड़े बुजुर्गों से सुनी | उसके पश्चात कक्षा में आकर उसे सुनाने के लिए कहा गया ।
इस तरह से छात्रों के रचनात्मक कार्यों में वृद्धि हुई । वाचन कौशल और बौद्धिक स्तर का विकास हुआ।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKLTEtntI8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMj2WGrgl5A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMj2WGrgl5A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vP96uPNO_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcQB9l-NWmo
SPANISH
The month of October begin with an interesting video/song on Spanish speaking countries with a fun video game. The class learnt the names of the countries and their nationalities in Spanish, followed by Q&A. With the help of a PPT the students learnt how to ask and answer questions using the verb “vivir” to live and “hablar” to talk. The various ‘Means of Communication’ was introduced in class along with the verbs “escribir” to write and “ ller” to read. Additionally, vocabulary of the school subjects with their English meaning was also done in class. Students learnt to use related adjectives and wrote interesting sentences by describing them.
Video on Spanish speaking countries.
https://rockalingua.com/videos/spanish-speaking-countries
Video on Spanish speaking countries.
https://rockalingua.com/videos/spanish-speaking-countries
FRENCH
The language goal for the month of October was to get the students more comfortable with the language. Keeping this in mind, they were introduced to the topic of Nationalities of different countries and the different languages spoken were shared in class. A related worksheet was attempted by the students to strengthen their understanding. In sync with the theme of the month ‘Globalization and Communication’, they learnt the different means of transportation and communication used in the country. Additionally, vocabulary of the school subjects with their English meaning was also done in class.
https://www.french-
games.net/frenchvocabulary?topic=Means%20of%20transport&level=secondary
https://youtu.be/s9s-fIBx9is
https://youtu.be/s3dDc6cxUR8
https://www.french-
games.net/frenchvocabulary?topic=Means%20of%20transport&level=secondary
https://youtu.be/s9s-fIBx9is
https://youtu.be/s3dDc6cxUR8
GERMAN
The introduction to the theme ‘Globalization and Communication’ was done by watching a video on Germany’s neighbouring countries. The list of various countries, languages and nationalities in German was shared with our young learners. The children enjoyed doing a map activity, in which they marked Germany’s neighbouring countries on the map of Germany. They also learned about various means of transportation- land/water/air. They were excited to make a collage on means of transportation in German as a reflection of their learning. They got a deeper insight to the language by learning various verbs like to read, write, see, listen, travel etc in German along with their usage in sentences. They also learnt about various means of communication with the help of a PPT.
Various you tube links used in the month for reference:-
https://youtu.be/dIbr0bSKvYM
https://youtu.be/zMAaMpmLqs0
https://youtu.be/qG64v_a6gL8
Various you tube links used in the month for reference:-
https://youtu.be/dIbr0bSKvYM
https://youtu.be/zMAaMpmLqs0
https://youtu.be/qG64v_a6gL8
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students practiced:
Warm-up exercises like on the spot jogging, jumping and running.
Agility exercises like modified push-ups, triangle pose, and chair
pose with repetitions.
Students were introduced to Chess and learnt:
Moves of each piece
Strategies of pieces on board
Registration for online chess
Playing online with friends
Warm-up exercises like on the spot jogging, jumping and running.
Agility exercises like modified push-ups, triangle pose, and chair
pose with repetitions.
Students were introduced to Chess and learnt:
Moves of each piece
Strategies of pieces on board
Registration for online chess
Playing online with friends
WESTERN DANCE
In their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt:
· Basic three positions of Ballet Dance.
· Contemporary and ballet movements on a song.
Dance form: Contemporary & Ballet
Song: Faded
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdpXxGPqW-
· Basic three positions of Ballet Dance.
· Contemporary and ballet movements on a song.
Dance form: Contemporary & Ballet
Song: Faded
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdpXxGPqW-
INDIAN DANCE
In their Indian Dance lessons, the students learnt:
‘Ganesh Vandana’ in Semi-classical style and Asamyukta hasta
mudras
Dance form: Semi-Classical
Song: ‘Gajanana Gajanana’
YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/KJF8t-BWVRM
Students enjoyed learning a beautiful devotional Semi-classical
choreography for the upcoming Deepawali festival.
Navras- Veer and Sringaar
‘Ganesh Vandana’ in Semi-classical style and Asamyukta hasta
mudras
Dance form: Semi-Classical
Song: ‘Gajanana Gajanana’
YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/KJF8t-BWVRM
Students enjoyed learning a beautiful devotional Semi-classical
choreography for the upcoming Deepawali festival.
Navras- Veer and Sringaar
Western Music
In the month of October, the students learnt:
Vocal warm-up exercises
Song learnt: ‘Showers of Blessing’ learnt 3rd part with guitar and recapitulated the whole song
Instruments: Taught about the 6 strings and the function of guitar
Techniques: Learnt vibrato and uses (Vocal scaling)
Vocal warm-up exercises
Song learnt: ‘Showers of Blessing’ learnt 3rd part with guitar and recapitulated the whole song
Instruments: Taught about the 6 strings and the function of guitar
Techniques: Learnt vibrato and uses (Vocal scaling)
LIFESKILLS
Mahatma Gandhi rightly said, “Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive, because your words become your behaviour. Keep your behaviour positive, because your behavior become your habits. Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive, because your values become your destiny.” Considering the theme of the month “I AM
PEACE”, students were made aware of the importance of being in peace, speaking good and positive words. Some relaxation techniques to keep the mind calm and peaceful were also shared.
PEACE”, students were made aware of the importance of being in peace, speaking good and positive words. Some relaxation techniques to keep the mind calm and peaceful were also shared.
DUSHERA ASSEMBLY
“Celebrate the victory of the forces of good over Evil. Let’s celebrate an auspicious day to begin new things in life”
A special assembly on the occasion of Dussehra was conducted by Grade VA on 7th October 2021. The assembly showed the importance of Dussehra . The students performed a dance drama on the life of Lord Rama was depicted. The students were dressed up as the characters of the great epic Ramayana like lord Rama, Lakshman, Sita, Ravan etc. The celebration marked the victory of Lord Rama over the evil king, Ravana and reinforced the message of the triumph of good over evil. This was followed by the dance presentation
Everyone seemed to be in a state of absolute bliss. The festivities were filled with great joy and enthusiasm. The event was a learning experience for all of us and enriched us about our rich Indian culture and values.
A special assembly on the occasion of Dussehra was conducted by Grade VA on 7th October 2021. The assembly showed the importance of Dussehra . The students performed a dance drama on the life of Lord Rama was depicted. The students were dressed up as the characters of the great epic Ramayana like lord Rama, Lakshman, Sita, Ravan etc. The celebration marked the victory of Lord Rama over the evil king, Ravana and reinforced the message of the triumph of good over evil. This was followed by the dance presentation
Everyone seemed to be in a state of absolute bliss. The festivities were filled with great joy and enthusiasm. The event was a learning experience for all of us and enriched us about our rich Indian culture and values.
Mathematics
Students started their learning of Mathematics this month through a prior knowledge session of Number Operations. They were quizzed on Addition and Subtraction sums and word problems using RUCSAC method. Continuing their learning further, they introduced to Multiplication. Students shared few real life examples where multiplication and division concepts were used like – finding cost, grocery shopping, fruit vendors etc. Students were enthusiastic as always to attempt the SEP Edu activities.
This month witnessed the Inter House Mental Math competition. Students practiced to strengthen their mental calculation abilities in the related worksheets and quizzes. The quiz was conducted on MS Form and Kahoot platform.
This month witnessed the Inter House Mental Math competition. Students practiced to strengthen their mental calculation abilities in the related worksheets and quizzes. The quiz was conducted on MS Form and Kahoot platform.
SCIENCE
Animals Habitat and adaptation
Growing Plants
Students of Grade 5 concluded their learning about the adaptation of different animals on the basis of their dental pad where the students compared the structure of the dental pads of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores animals. They were able to understand why the dental structure of animals varied based on their classification and the food they eat.
In sync with the monthly theme for the month of August, students started their inquiry by identifying and categorising the vegetables into root, stem, leaves and flowers. They learnt about the structure of seed with the help of real sample of a seed and with the help of the AI tool Loopy. It helped them to understand how different factors affect the germination process in seeds. They watched a video - story of The Arrogant Tree which helped them understand the need for dispersion of seeds. They were able to make connection to the monthly theme and moral value of being respectful towards others and everyone around them.
The Arrogant Tree - Story on seed dispersal and plant reproduction | BodhaGuru Moral Stories - YouTube
Growing Plants
Students of Grade 5 concluded their learning about the adaptation of different animals on the basis of their dental pad where the students compared the structure of the dental pads of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores animals. They were able to understand why the dental structure of animals varied based on their classification and the food they eat.
In sync with the monthly theme for the month of August, students started their inquiry by identifying and categorising the vegetables into root, stem, leaves and flowers. They learnt about the structure of seed with the help of real sample of a seed and with the help of the AI tool Loopy. It helped them to understand how different factors affect the germination process in seeds. They watched a video - story of The Arrogant Tree which helped them understand the need for dispersion of seeds. They were able to make connection to the monthly theme and moral value of being respectful towards others and everyone around them.
The Arrogant Tree - Story on seed dispersal and plant reproduction | BodhaGuru Moral Stories - YouTube
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Ch. 8-Saudi Arabia-
The lesson was continued from the previous month. Students watched a video to learn few facts about Saudi Arabia.
After watching the video, the students wrote their observations under each category as seen in the video and discussed their thoughts about the climate, vegetation and life of the people and their interrelation using See-Think-Wonder strategy.
An increase in practice of agriculture was shown with the help of Google time-lapse video. Location of the hot and cold desert s of the world was shown with the help of Natgeo mapmaker. Map Work was done to mark hot and cold deserts of the world in the Map Book. Reflection of the topic was done through a Nearpod Quiz.
Ch. 6 The Land of Dense Forests- The democratic Republic of Congo
"Nature paints for us, day after day, frames of infinite beauty if we have eyes to see ... " John Ruskin
The topic was initiated with the help of guessing game. Students were given clues and they tried to guess the name of the country with each clue. Students really enjoyed this activity and they came up with so many responses. After the introduction of the country, the location was shown on Google map and students learnt the names of the neighboring countries. The famous 4’O clock rainfall was explained with the help of diagram of heat zones. Students understood the effect of this rainfall on the biodiversity of Congo. Students watched a video to learn more about the dense forests of Congo. They attempted a Nearpod quiz as a topic end reflection.
Ch.9- The Grasslands-Prairies
Students were introduced to the topic by way of picture identification of different types of vegetation. They learnt about the heat zones and the climate of the Prairies. A class discussion to understand the location, climate and vegetation was done. This topic is carried forward to the next month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeyGjsHbx3M
https://youtu.be/qgcc99eE66E?t=24
https://earthengine.google.com/timelapse/
https://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org/hhBeobAJb2iNlnfHBBMjDj//?edit=fM6qNd7o1O1nRu2HkknaG3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1D2Bpo1AW0
https://share.nearpod.com/l9VNHa4uOib
https://share.nearpod.com/cSQWyqverib
The lesson was continued from the previous month. Students watched a video to learn few facts about Saudi Arabia.
After watching the video, the students wrote their observations under each category as seen in the video and discussed their thoughts about the climate, vegetation and life of the people and their interrelation using See-Think-Wonder strategy.
An increase in practice of agriculture was shown with the help of Google time-lapse video. Location of the hot and cold desert s of the world was shown with the help of Natgeo mapmaker. Map Work was done to mark hot and cold deserts of the world in the Map Book. Reflection of the topic was done through a Nearpod Quiz.
Ch. 6 The Land of Dense Forests- The democratic Republic of Congo
"Nature paints for us, day after day, frames of infinite beauty if we have eyes to see ... " John Ruskin
The topic was initiated with the help of guessing game. Students were given clues and they tried to guess the name of the country with each clue. Students really enjoyed this activity and they came up with so many responses. After the introduction of the country, the location was shown on Google map and students learnt the names of the neighboring countries. The famous 4’O clock rainfall was explained with the help of diagram of heat zones. Students understood the effect of this rainfall on the biodiversity of Congo. Students watched a video to learn more about the dense forests of Congo. They attempted a Nearpod quiz as a topic end reflection.
Ch.9- The Grasslands-Prairies
Students were introduced to the topic by way of picture identification of different types of vegetation. They learnt about the heat zones and the climate of the Prairies. A class discussion to understand the location, climate and vegetation was done. This topic is carried forward to the next month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeyGjsHbx3M
https://youtu.be/qgcc99eE66E?t=24
https://earthengine.google.com/timelapse/
https://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org/hhBeobAJb2iNlnfHBBMjDj//?edit=fM6qNd7o1O1nRu2HkknaG3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1D2Bpo1AW0
https://share.nearpod.com/l9VNHa4uOib
https://share.nearpod.com/cSQWyqverib
ICT
An interesting topic filled to the brim with activities is enough of a booster for the students to participate in the class whole heartedly.
Mail Merge - an amazing and unavoidable feature of MS Word, was an eye opener for the students to learn how the use of computers can make our work simple and quick.
The students created birthday invitations, sports invitations and a Participation Certificate for a competition by using the Mail Merge feature and posted it to several dummy entities.
The chapter was concluded with revision and brainstorming question and answer session.
Mail Merge - an amazing and unavoidable feature of MS Word, was an eye opener for the students to learn how the use of computers can make our work simple and quick.
The students created birthday invitations, sports invitations and a Participation Certificate for a competition by using the Mail Merge feature and posted it to several dummy entities.
The chapter was concluded with revision and brainstorming question and answer session.
ENGLISH
Students started the month by learning about ‘Types of sentences’ and learnt to frame correct sentences using question tags. The concept was revisited through several practices. They were introduced to the importance of maintaining a Diary and the techniques of Diary writing.
The enthusiastic learners enjoyed the Language & Performing art Subject Integration week which gave them a change to self-compose and pen Acrostic poem on aquatic animals (integrating with SDG: Life below water) applying common literary devices effortlessly.
In literature, they re-read the fable of The Hare and the Tortoise, the story with a twist in the story, acquiring new words and vocabularies. The idea of ‘Slow and steady wins the race’ was reiterated through this well-known lesson. They understood more about the art of persuasion and Persuasive writing which was taken up in the lesson ‘Rainforest in danger’. They read, observed several intriguing videos, and noted the problems, impacts and solutions as a reflection activity (in a form of a problem tree) based on this lesson. The activity enhanced their observational skill as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eFiZbB9aJQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg9KyyM6O4M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaYPoeMJECg
The enthusiastic learners enjoyed the Language & Performing art Subject Integration week which gave them a change to self-compose and pen Acrostic poem on aquatic animals (integrating with SDG: Life below water) applying common literary devices effortlessly.
In literature, they re-read the fable of The Hare and the Tortoise, the story with a twist in the story, acquiring new words and vocabularies. The idea of ‘Slow and steady wins the race’ was reiterated through this well-known lesson. They understood more about the art of persuasion and Persuasive writing which was taken up in the lesson ‘Rainforest in danger’. They read, observed several intriguing videos, and noted the problems, impacts and solutions as a reflection activity (in a form of a problem tree) based on this lesson. The activity enhanced their observational skill as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eFiZbB9aJQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg9KyyM6O4M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaYPoeMJECg
HINDI
अगस्त माह में गुंजन पुस्तक से पाठ – ‘ क्रिकेट का खेल ’ पढ़ाते हुए क्रिकेट से संबंधित अतिरिक्त जानकारी दी गई। छात्रों ने खुलकर इस विषय पर चर्चा की जिससे उनका ज्ञानवर्धन हुआ।
विषय – ‘ अपने मनपसंद एक खिलाड़ी – (जिसने ओलंपिक 2021 में अपना प्रदर्शन किया हो) पर रोचक परियोजना बनाई ।
९ अगस्त से १३ अगस्त भाषा –सप्ताह मनाया गया , जिसका विषय था – ‘ दुर्लभ जानवरों की कहानी , उनकी जबानी ’ | सतत विकास लक्ष्य –१४ जलीय जीवों की सुरक्षा से एकीकृत करते हुए नाट्य- रूपान्तरण के माध्यम से रोचक तथ्य बताते हुए छात्रों ने यह संदेश दिया कि हमें जल –प्रदूषण को रोककर जलीय जीवों की सुरक्षा करनी चाहिए। उनकी प्रस्तुति सराहनीय रही ।
मस्तिष्क मानचित्र की सहायता से सर्वनाम और उसके भेद बताए गए । वीडियो लिंक द्वारा सर्वनाम की पुनरावृत्ति कराई गई। MS form लिंक के माध्यम से छात्रों का आकलन किया गया ।
समान अर्थ बताने वाले शब्दों की पहचान कराते हुए तथा पर्यायवाची शब्दों की जानकारी दी गई । छात्रों ने अभ्यास कार्य करते हुए पर्यायवाची शब्द को समझा।
ऑनलाइन खेल द्वारा छात्रों को विलोम शब्दों की जानकारी देते हुए अभ्यास कार्य करवाया गया।
इस तरह से उनके ज्ञान के स्तर में वृद्धि हुई। रचनात्मक क्रिया – कलापों से उनके नैतिक मूल्यों का विकास हुआ ।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHCbBNi69eI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKuJHg0krGs
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YVlUmu4VSEinRHZ-zb0eGYX1UC21OpBPvby67VticJ1UOUpJTEY4MUlJV01HVEVFQlBOQzdWOTdYSC4u
विषय – ‘ अपने मनपसंद एक खिलाड़ी – (जिसने ओलंपिक 2021 में अपना प्रदर्शन किया हो) पर रोचक परियोजना बनाई ।
९ अगस्त से १३ अगस्त भाषा –सप्ताह मनाया गया , जिसका विषय था – ‘ दुर्लभ जानवरों की कहानी , उनकी जबानी ’ | सतत विकास लक्ष्य –१४ जलीय जीवों की सुरक्षा से एकीकृत करते हुए नाट्य- रूपान्तरण के माध्यम से रोचक तथ्य बताते हुए छात्रों ने यह संदेश दिया कि हमें जल –प्रदूषण को रोककर जलीय जीवों की सुरक्षा करनी चाहिए। उनकी प्रस्तुति सराहनीय रही ।
मस्तिष्क मानचित्र की सहायता से सर्वनाम और उसके भेद बताए गए । वीडियो लिंक द्वारा सर्वनाम की पुनरावृत्ति कराई गई। MS form लिंक के माध्यम से छात्रों का आकलन किया गया ।
समान अर्थ बताने वाले शब्दों की पहचान कराते हुए तथा पर्यायवाची शब्दों की जानकारी दी गई । छात्रों ने अभ्यास कार्य करते हुए पर्यायवाची शब्द को समझा।
ऑनलाइन खेल द्वारा छात्रों को विलोम शब्दों की जानकारी देते हुए अभ्यास कार्य करवाया गया।
इस तरह से उनके ज्ञान के स्तर में वृद्धि हुई। रचनात्मक क्रिया – कलापों से उनके नैतिक मूल्यों का विकास हुआ ।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHCbBNi69eI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKuJHg0krGs
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YVlUmu4VSEinRHZ-zb0eGYX1UC21OpBPvby67VticJ1UOUpJTEY4MUlJV01HVEVFQlBOQzdWOTdYSC4u
Spanish
In conjunction with the monthly theme, students started to learn about plants ‘Plantas’. They watched a video and PowerPoint presentation to learn the names of vegetables and fruits.
During the Language and Performing Art subject integration week the students presented a song on fruits and prepared a delicious fruit salad. A virtual walk to understand the nature of Spain was also done which was quite informative. After watching they came up with new words and used adjectives to describe nature. They were able to identify singular and plural sentences and their answers reflected the understanding of noun, article and adjective agreement.
Video on fruits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__8RhpqIWkU
Nature walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tnHbMW15zg
During the Language and Performing Art subject integration week the students presented a song on fruits and prepared a delicious fruit salad. A virtual walk to understand the nature of Spain was also done which was quite informative. After watching they came up with new words and used adjectives to describe nature. They were able to identify singular and plural sentences and their answers reflected the understanding of noun, article and adjective agreement.
Video on fruits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__8RhpqIWkU
Nature walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tnHbMW15zg
FRENCH
Students have very comfortably adapted to the language, especially after the unit test. Reinforcement to use the vocabulary [related to fruits& vegetables] that they have learnt till now was done. Students attempted to make small sentences by using the grammar concepts learnt – articles and nouns. Introduction of Adjectives was done with examples and a supportive worksheet. The highlight of the month was the virtual tour of Paris and the lifestyle of the Parisians that was discussed in the class. Salad making activity was done which was part of the language and performing arts integration week which was connected to the French song that helped them learn the name of the vegetables and fruits in French language. Children enjoyed making salad during the class while explaining the ingredients & verbs in French.
https://youtu.be/nJ03KjwiIVM
https://youtu.be/LkCFQekMoYU
https://youtu.be/nJ03KjwiIVM
https://youtu.be/LkCFQekMoYU
German
https://youtu.be/-kc3_Cdsmlc - Das ObstliedIn sync with the theme, students learnt the name of Fruits and Vegetables that was introduced through a song, ‘Das Obstlied’. They used adjectives to describe fruits and vegetables. They enjoyed the virtual nature walk after which they learnt the vocabulary related to nature - hills, plants, river, sea etc. They also learnt the names of different weather conditions – cold, raining, hot etc in German. Our enthusiastic learners of Grade 5, enjoyed the salad making activity the most. The highlight of the month was the Language Performing Art Integration Week, in which they performed the song- Das Obstlied in class.
https://youtu.be/XSAt7PWzLIo- fruits
https://youtu.be/-kc3_Cdsmlc - Das Obstlied
https://youtu.be/J6nUgKkTnIY- vegetables
संस्कृत
भाषासप्ताह में संस्कृत प्रस्तुति के लिए छात्रों ने श्लोकगायन प्रस्तुति दी । पाठ के माध्यम से गद्यांशावबोधन के द्वारा संस्कृत पठन-श्रवण का अभ्यास किया । अंतर्विषयक- वाचन-पठन-और गायन कराते हुए संगीत और गायन से समन्वयीकरण कर छात्रों का अंतर्विषयक परिचय कराया गया । परियोजनात्मक शिक्षण (Project base learning) के रूप में दृश्य श्रव्य सामाग्री के माध्यम से छात्रों श्लोक गायन द्वारा प्रस्तुतीकरण किया । पशु-पक्षियों के संस्कृत नामों से छात्रों का परिचय कराते हुए शब्दकोश में वृद्धि की गई। छात्रों ने संभाषण करते हुए लिंगवाचनानुसार अनुप्रयोग और पदपरिचय सहित अभ्यासकार्य करते हुए संस्कृत भाषा में वाक्यरचना की ।
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
In their Physical Education lessons, students worked on:
Endurance
Endurance
- High knee action
- Butt kicks
- Cross-over jumping jacks
- Star Jumps
- Plank Skaters
- Moves of each piece
- Strategies of pieces on board
- Registration for online chess
- Playing online with friends
WESTERN DANCE
In their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt:
Song : Let it go - Frozen
Video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MK7qz13bU
- Contemporary Dance movements dance
- Combination of turns and different positions
Song : Let it go - Frozen
Video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MK7qz13bU
INDIAN DANCE
In their Indian Dance lessons, the students learnt: Krishna dance and Asamyukta hasta mudras
Dance form: Semi classical/ classical (Kathak)
Song: “Govinda alaa re” (grades 3-5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL46x1yteY8
“Muraliya” (grade 6-9)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F-OI9iWx3g
In the month of August students celebrated lord Krishna’s birthday by learning a beautiful choreography on a Krishna song.
Samyukta hasta Mudras (single hand gestures) were also taught.
Navras- Hasya and sringaar
Dance form: Semi classical/ classical (Kathak)
Song: “Govinda alaa re” (grades 3-5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL46x1yteY8
“Muraliya” (grade 6-9)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F-OI9iWx3g
In the month of August students celebrated lord Krishna’s birthday by learning a beautiful choreography on a Krishna song.
Samyukta hasta Mudras (single hand gestures) were also taught.
Navras- Hasya and sringaar
DRAMA
Forms of Acting:-
Students learnt about role play, one-act, mono act, and skit. (Comedy, Tragedy, Melodrama)
Application of their learning:-
Students learnt about role play, one-act, mono act, and skit. (Comedy, Tragedy, Melodrama)
Application of their learning:-
- Students did a mono act related to Raani Laxmi baai and Bhagat singh
- Students presented one dialogue in nine emotions of the Navarasa.
- Students performed different dialogues in one single emotion
- Students presented a Puppet Show during subject integration week
- Students presented acrostic poems in subject integration week
INDIAN MUSIC
अगस्त माह छात्र-छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधियाँ:
गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार।
गीत: (अपनी माटी) देश भक्ति गीत, (राष्ट्रीय पशु भारत का), कृष्णा भजन।
प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक।
गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक, प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु।
सन्दर्भ वीडियो लिंक: https://youtu.be/hYiDSPB1hlI
बहुत से छात्र-छात्राओं ने सदनीय देशभक्ति गीत गायन प्रतियोगिता मे बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया तथा १५ अगस्त की विशेष प्रार्थना सभा मे चुने गए प्रतिभागियों ने विशेष अतिथियों के सामने अपने गायन का सफल प्रदर्शन किया।
गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार।
गीत: (अपनी माटी) देश भक्ति गीत, (राष्ट्रीय पशु भारत का), कृष्णा भजन।
प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक।
गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक, प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु।
सन्दर्भ वीडियो लिंक: https://youtu.be/hYiDSPB1hlI
बहुत से छात्र-छात्राओं ने सदनीय देशभक्ति गीत गायन प्रतियोगिता मे बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया तथा १५ अगस्त की विशेष प्रार्थना सभा मे चुने गए प्रतिभागियों ने विशेष अतिथियों के सामने अपने गायन का सफल प्रदर्शन किया।
WESTERN MUSIC
In their Western Music lessons, the students learnt:
Vocal warm-up exercises
Song learnt: Teacher’s day song (This song is for those) by Brian Asselin
Instruments: Taught major scale (Draw parts of guitar)
Techniques: Learnt how to sing in low to high (Vocal scaling)
Vocal warm-up exercises
Song learnt: Teacher’s day song (This song is for those) by Brian Asselin
Instruments: Taught major scale (Draw parts of guitar)
Techniques: Learnt how to sing in low to high (Vocal scaling)
LIFESKILLS
“Anger management”
Taking the monthly theme into consideration, the importance of learning positive and what’s the safe way of managing anger was explained to the students. Students learnt that emotions are natural and normal feelings but they also understood when anger becomes unhealthy. Appropriate skills of managing emotions, healthy ways of dealing with anger, being aware of your own emotions, talking about your feelings, coping skills to manage anger and relaxation techniques were the areas covered in this month. This theme helped students to discuss their anger in detail. Interaction during the sessions helped in learning and role-plays, videos, live examples made the sessions more interesting.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_FMxPo4xDM
Taking the monthly theme into consideration, the importance of learning positive and what’s the safe way of managing anger was explained to the students. Students learnt that emotions are natural and normal feelings but they also understood when anger becomes unhealthy. Appropriate skills of managing emotions, healthy ways of dealing with anger, being aware of your own emotions, talking about your feelings, coping skills to manage anger and relaxation techniques were the areas covered in this month. This theme helped students to discuss their anger in detail. Interaction during the sessions helped in learning and role-plays, videos, live examples made the sessions more interesting.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_FMxPo4xDM
Subject Integration week - Language & Performing Arts
"What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child". George Bernard Shaw
One way of discovering the curriculum with the children is integrating it across the board with other subjects and to do that we organized a Subject Integration Week in school during the week 9th August to 13th August. We integrated Language with Performing Arts through an array of activities. Integrated study brought together diverse disciplines in a comprehensive manner, enabling students to develop a meaningful understanding of the complex associations and influences within a topic. ‘Envirophilia-A Fancy Dress Party’ was organized for Grade I students. The little learners looked super excited as they came dressed on the theme of Plants and Aquatic Animals and spoke about the ‘Plant or Animal ‘that they played the role of, using their drama skills. They also carried props to convey their message. They explored the importance of SDG 14- ‘Life below Water’ and SDG 15- ‘Life on Land’ and made other students aware about them through their presentations. ‘The Edible Tales- Story on my Plate’ turned out to be a successful venture for Grade II students as they narrated their yummilicious stories with the help of creatively crafted fruit and vegetable salad using their vivid imagination and creative skills. This approach further developed the children’s ability to transfer their learning to other settings and correlate their sub conscious selves to conscious selves. The class was divided into Performers group and Audience group for these activities. The audience judged their peers’ performance on a Peer Assessment Rubric. This was only possible because they were able to more closely relate to real-world linguistic connections in an integrated curriculum approach. We were amazed by the meticulous efforts shown by the students. It was altogether an amazing week and we loved every bit of it.
One way of discovering the curriculum with the children is integrating it across the board with other subjects and to do that we organized a Subject Integration Week in school during the week 9th August to 13th August. We integrated Language with Performing Arts through an array of activities. Integrated study brought together diverse disciplines in a comprehensive manner, enabling students to develop a meaningful understanding of the complex associations and influences within a topic. ‘Envirophilia-A Fancy Dress Party’ was organized for Grade I students. The little learners looked super excited as they came dressed on the theme of Plants and Aquatic Animals and spoke about the ‘Plant or Animal ‘that they played the role of, using their drama skills. They also carried props to convey their message. They explored the importance of SDG 14- ‘Life below Water’ and SDG 15- ‘Life on Land’ and made other students aware about them through their presentations. ‘The Edible Tales- Story on my Plate’ turned out to be a successful venture for Grade II students as they narrated their yummilicious stories with the help of creatively crafted fruit and vegetable salad using their vivid imagination and creative skills. This approach further developed the children’s ability to transfer their learning to other settings and correlate their sub conscious selves to conscious selves. The class was divided into Performers group and Audience group for these activities. The audience judged their peers’ performance on a Peer Assessment Rubric. This was only possible because they were able to more closely relate to real-world linguistic connections in an integrated curriculum approach. We were amazed by the meticulous efforts shown by the students. It was altogether an amazing week and we loved every bit of it.
Independence Day Celebrations
Suncity School 37D celebrated India's 75th Independence Day with unprecedented patriotic fervour. The gamut of celebration started with our Principal Ms.Guneet Ohri hoisting the Tricolour with the national anthem echoing in the campus.
The Independence Day Special Assembly was very well coordinated and conducted by our confident and enthusiastic 6th Graders virtually. It was a moment of great pride for the newly elected council members for whom their parents had the honour of pinning their prefect badges. The toppers of last year’s Olympiads, academic scholarship holders and winning houses were also felicitated for their excellent performance in the virtual presence of Maj. Gen. Kulpreet Singh (Retd), the Chief Guest for the occasion. Gen Kulpreet congratulated the students and encouraged them to take on the mantle of leadership seriously. "Ask not what your country can do for you ask what can you do for your country.” is what he quoted to motivate the council members.
He also spoke about his fellow soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country. He appreciated the Principal’s leadership under whose guidance the school is emerging to be one of the best in Gurgaon.
Our talented students paid homage to the martyrs through their impeccable song and dance performances. The event concluded with the Inter-House Patriotic Song competition which was assessed by the eminent judges Mr.Vikul Sharma & Ms.Riya Maity Sinha. The mellifluous performances by the students were highly appreciated by the judges.
The Principal, Ms Guneet Ohri, addressed the gathering by congratulating all students, staff and parents for enthusiastically uniting to celebrate and honour the nation despite the current tough and troubling times.
The Independence Day Special Assembly was very well coordinated and conducted by our confident and enthusiastic 6th Graders virtually. It was a moment of great pride for the newly elected council members for whom their parents had the honour of pinning their prefect badges. The toppers of last year’s Olympiads, academic scholarship holders and winning houses were also felicitated for their excellent performance in the virtual presence of Maj. Gen. Kulpreet Singh (Retd), the Chief Guest for the occasion. Gen Kulpreet congratulated the students and encouraged them to take on the mantle of leadership seriously. "Ask not what your country can do for you ask what can you do for your country.” is what he quoted to motivate the council members.
He also spoke about his fellow soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country. He appreciated the Principal’s leadership under whose guidance the school is emerging to be one of the best in Gurgaon.
Our talented students paid homage to the martyrs through their impeccable song and dance performances. The event concluded with the Inter-House Patriotic Song competition which was assessed by the eminent judges Mr.Vikul Sharma & Ms.Riya Maity Sinha. The mellifluous performances by the students were highly appreciated by the judges.
The Principal, Ms Guneet Ohri, addressed the gathering by congratulating all students, staff and parents for enthusiastically uniting to celebrate and honour the nation despite the current tough and troubling times.
Inter-House Mental Math competition
Mathematics is a subject that the students should build upon and master throughout their educational experience, for it forms a strong foundation and aids in understanding how the world works and is a critical skill 21st century for learners, thereby allowing them to make important connections between these mathematical concepts that are being taught and the real world in which they live. Keeping this in mind the students from Grades 3 onwards participated in an InterHouse Mental Math competition held this month. The students from the 4 houses - Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific and Indian participated in a tough competition held on a virtual platform. There were 2 rounds - selection round done on MS Form application and the Final round (fastest finger first) conducted on Kahoot. Amidst nail biting finish, scores tied - the whole competition gave an insight to the students ability to calculate speedily
“One learns from books and example only that certain things can be done. Actual learning requires that you do those things.” – Frank Herbert
Jubilant July has seen an enthusiastic start after a refreshing summer break for everyone. They The students reflected their learning by recollecting the exclusive experiences garnered during the fun-filled summer break.
Students acquainted themselves by learning about animals and their importance for an ecological balance. In sync with SDG-15- Life on Land, our enthusiastic students enhanced their learning through class discussions, videos, presentations and various other activities.
From Magical Monday to Fantastic Friday, the eager learners commenced their day with qualitative quotes and newfound news from NIE newspaper edition. Our students shared their thoughts of the day thereby making every day truly thoughtful. The responsive reflection activities after every lesson made the learning fruitful and beneficial.
The universal theme of the month ‘I am Honest’ was reiterated and inculcated in the Life Skill lessons and by way of stories and discussions.
The complete cycle of 1st Unit Test was conducted. Right from clearing sessions, revisions, discussion of question paper to distribution of answer scripts... all was completed with clockwork precision.
Mathematics
Students started their learning of Mathematics through a prior knowledge session on Number Operations. They were quizzed on the basic concepts of numbers learnt till now. They gave various examples of where they use Addition and Subtraction in real life like shopping, measuring etc
Students also practiced the following concepts:
Practice sums and worksheets were given to strengthen their knowledge on Addition and Subtraction of Large Numbers.
The students revised the syllabus for UT1 using different tools like MS Forms & Quizizz.
As part of regular activity, to enhance their mathematical & logical reasoning skill, students attempted many activities from their SEP Edu kit and activity book. Some concepts done are Triangle Composition and Decomposition using cut-outs in this month.
Students also practiced the following concepts:
- Subtraction of Large Numbers
- Strategies of Addition using Friendly Numbers
- Applications on Subtraction of Large Numbers
Practice sums and worksheets were given to strengthen their knowledge on Addition and Subtraction of Large Numbers.
The students revised the syllabus for UT1 using different tools like MS Forms & Quizizz.
As part of regular activity, to enhance their mathematical & logical reasoning skill, students attempted many activities from their SEP Edu kit and activity book. Some concepts done are Triangle Composition and Decomposition using cut-outs in this month.
SCIENCE
Nervous system
Habitats and Adaptations in animals
Learning Science is fun at Suncity School-37 D where students do their own research and share their knowledge with their peers. We not only aim at life-long learning but also in developing self-confidence and leadership skills among the students. The learners of Grade V completed their learning about the sense organs. To facilitate a student centred approach, the new pedagogy of ‘peer teaching’ was introduced in their class where they shared their research work in the form of presentations about the different habitats and adaptations found in animals around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mptjEoHF2aI
Habitats and Adaptations in animals
Learning Science is fun at Suncity School-37 D where students do their own research and share their knowledge with their peers. We not only aim at life-long learning but also in developing self-confidence and leadership skills among the students. The learners of Grade V completed their learning about the sense organs. To facilitate a student centred approach, the new pedagogy of ‘peer teaching’ was introduced in their class where they shared their research work in the form of presentations about the different habitats and adaptations found in animals around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mptjEoHF2aI
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Ch.7- The Land of ice and snow-Greenland
Students started the session after the summer break with a recap of concepts to prepare for their upcoming unit tests. The recap was done in an interesting way by using a flippity wheel. Students enjoyed the wheel activity and were eager to answer the questions posed. MS form comprising variety of questions was done to strengthen the learning.
The introduction of new topic was done using Bookwidgets. Students solved the puzzle and solved the mystery. The land of ice and snow was introduced and the location of Greenland was shown using a Google map. Students identified the ‘bays’ and ‘seas’ surrounding Greenland and marked its boundaries in the map book.
The vegetation, climate, life of people and wildlife was discussed with the help of a SWAY presentation.
Students were thrilled to know about the astonishing migration of the Arctic Tern.
Melting of Arctic glaciers was discussed with the help of Natgeomapmaker and the effect of global warming was deliberated in class. To enhance their critical thinking and communication skills, using the visible thinking strategy ‘See, Think Wonder’ was done where students were shown an image of a broken glacier and they had to give their opinion under the 3 categories.
SDG Activity : SDG 13-Climate action - Worksheet 9 From the SDG book ‘Be the change’ was done where students identified the actions relating to climate change and found out ways to address it at an individual level.
To understand the conservation and importance of wildlife an activity was conducted where students were asked to choose an animal from the endangered animals list. They found out about few facts about the animals, its current status, numbers left in the world and location. Using this information, they were asked to use their imagination and had to draw the animal as the new logo of WWF. This activity also reinforced and made the students aware how climate change is affecting animals around the globe.
Students started the session after the summer break with a recap of concepts to prepare for their upcoming unit tests. The recap was done in an interesting way by using a flippity wheel. Students enjoyed the wheel activity and were eager to answer the questions posed. MS form comprising variety of questions was done to strengthen the learning.
The introduction of new topic was done using Bookwidgets. Students solved the puzzle and solved the mystery. The land of ice and snow was introduced and the location of Greenland was shown using a Google map. Students identified the ‘bays’ and ‘seas’ surrounding Greenland and marked its boundaries in the map book.
The vegetation, climate, life of people and wildlife was discussed with the help of a SWAY presentation.
Students were thrilled to know about the astonishing migration of the Arctic Tern.
Melting of Arctic glaciers was discussed with the help of Natgeomapmaker and the effect of global warming was deliberated in class. To enhance their critical thinking and communication skills, using the visible thinking strategy ‘See, Think Wonder’ was done where students were shown an image of a broken glacier and they had to give their opinion under the 3 categories.
SDG Activity : SDG 13-Climate action - Worksheet 9 From the SDG book ‘Be the change’ was done where students identified the actions relating to climate change and found out ways to address it at an individual level.
To understand the conservation and importance of wildlife an activity was conducted where students were asked to choose an animal from the endangered animals list. They found out about few facts about the animals, its current status, numbers left in the world and location. Using this information, they were asked to use their imagination and had to draw the animal as the new logo of WWF. This activity also reinforced and made the students aware how climate change is affecting animals around the globe.
- https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_status
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- https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_status
- https://www.flippity.net/rp.php?k=1FxOUDzZyqjNrQ0OQWPjiEVnz9LP_tAubNSWpr2qdzH0
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ICT
The journey of a computer has come a long way since 1940 and has emerged as a necessity in our day-to-day lives. It is so deeply rooted around us that its existence in the field of space research, medicines and many more can be directly connected with the evolution of mankind. Keeping this in mind, the educator discussed about various calculating devices which were invented, such as Abacus, Pascaline etc., which led to the development of computers.
The students recorded their responses in Flipgrid and shared their reflections with their peers. They also collaborated with their peers and shared their research based on classification of computers on the basis of its uses, sizes, price and processing speed in a Padlet. The chapter was concluded with revision and text book exercises.
The students recorded their responses in Flipgrid and shared their reflections with their peers. They also collaborated with their peers and shared their research based on classification of computers on the basis of its uses, sizes, price and processing speed in a Padlet. The chapter was concluded with revision and text book exercises.
ENGLISH
On returning after a refreshing summer break, the students shared some of the chores they were involved in during the vacation. The learning commenced with assessing the prior knowledge of the Punctuation using the technology tool-Padlet. As recapitulation they also attempted a Non-Chronological Report. To stir their eagerness to travel, they were introduced to a new lesson ‘Holiday Destination’. The knowledge was intensified by creating a brochure on MS Word integrating the language with ICT. The inquisitiveness of Sherlock Holmes was paid equal importance with the practice of an MS Form created on ‘The Adventure of Beryl Coronet’. The students continued learning the techniques of organising Paragraph Writing using the Hamburger Graphic Organiser, creating a paragraph on ‘Things I love about my country’ and ‘What I want to do for my locality’. The writing activity brought about a societal consciousness among the little intellectuals. They also practiced the concepts done for their upcoming unit tests. In Grammar, they were familiarized with the concept of ‘A Sentence’ and its types based on functions and expressions.
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HINDI
गर्मियों की छुट्टियों के बारे में बच्चों से बातचीत की गई | मस्तिष्क मानचित्र की सहायता तथा पी.पी.टी. की सहायता से व्याकरण संबोध पुस्तक से पाठ शब्द रचना पढ़ाकर अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया। विषय से संबंधित लिंक दिखाकर ज्ञानवर्धन किया गया । छात्रों ने शानदार तरीके से शब्द लड़ी गतिविधि को किया ।
गुंजन पुस्तक से पाठ – अपना स्थान स्वयं बनाएँ के कठिन शब्द और अभ्यास कार्य करवाए गए। इसके साथ व्याकरणिक नियमों को बताते हुए उच्चारण और मात्रा पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया। लिंक दिखाकर ईमानदारी और परिश्रम के लिए प्रेरित करते हुए नैतिक मूल्यों का विकास किया गया ।
पीपीटी तथा यू ट्यूब लिंक के माध्यम से संज्ञा और उसके भेदों की जानकारी दी गई गतिविधि - मासिक विषय – ‘जानवर’ तथा सतत विकास लक्ष्य १५ - थलीय जीव – जन्तु से एकीकृत करते हुए – जानवरों से संबन्धित एक कहानी लिखकर संज्ञा शब्द को रेखांकित करने को कहा गया । इस तरह से रचनात्मक, कलात्मक और क्रियात्मक कौशल का विकास हुआ।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM61hvNOpQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC7IbkcsVdk ईमानदारी और लगन
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7xJTHR4V8 मेहनत का फल मीठा होता है।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Bk62MezwY&t=8s संज्ञा
गुंजन पुस्तक से पाठ – अपना स्थान स्वयं बनाएँ के कठिन शब्द और अभ्यास कार्य करवाए गए। इसके साथ व्याकरणिक नियमों को बताते हुए उच्चारण और मात्रा पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया। लिंक दिखाकर ईमानदारी और परिश्रम के लिए प्रेरित करते हुए नैतिक मूल्यों का विकास किया गया ।
पीपीटी तथा यू ट्यूब लिंक के माध्यम से संज्ञा और उसके भेदों की जानकारी दी गई गतिविधि - मासिक विषय – ‘जानवर’ तथा सतत विकास लक्ष्य १५ - थलीय जीव – जन्तु से एकीकृत करते हुए – जानवरों से संबन्धित एक कहानी लिखकर संज्ञा शब्द को रेखांकित करने को कहा गया । इस तरह से रचनात्मक, कलात्मक और क्रियात्मक कौशल का विकास हुआ।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM61hvNOpQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC7IbkcsVdk ईमानदारी और लगन
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7xJTHR4V8 मेहनत का फल मीठा होता है।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Bk62MezwY&t=8s संज्ञा
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
In their Physical Education lessons, students performed:
- Warm-up exercises: On the spot jogging, jumping and running
- Agility exercises: Modified push-ups, triangle pose and chair pose with repetitions.
- Moves of each piece
- Strategies of pieces on board
- Registration for online chess
WESTERN DANCE
In their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt:
Song: Skyscrapers
Video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTJ0658WvE
- About Contemporary dance.
- The basic feet positions of Contemporary dance.
Song: Skyscrapers
Video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTJ0658WvE
INDIAN DANCE
In their Indian Dance lessons, students learnt:
Dance form: Freestyle (action and expression)
Song : Teri Mitti
Video link: https://youtu.be/wF_B_aagLfI
- Patriotic dance and Kathak basics
- To express their feelings for the country and pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives.
- Hasta mudras used in the dance—pataka, ardh-pataka, chakra, mushthi, hansasya, etc.
- Navrasa—veer and karuna.
Dance form: Freestyle (action and expression)
Song : Teri Mitti
Video link: https://youtu.be/wF_B_aagLfI
DRAMA
In Drama lessons, students learnt:
Forms of Acting:
Through drama games and role play, students learnt dialogue delivery and voice modulation.
Application of their learning:
Student understood Navarasa—the nine emotions and practised the same. Students learnt how to use question words in dialogue and performed using the nine emotions.
Additionally, they learnt how to maintain a tempo while performing
They also did drama related warm up exercises.
Forms of Acting:
Through drama games and role play, students learnt dialogue delivery and voice modulation.
Application of their learning:
Student understood Navarasa—the nine emotions and practised the same. Students learnt how to use question words in dialogue and performed using the nine emotions.
Additionally, they learnt how to maintain a tempo while performing
They also did drama related warm up exercises.
INDIAN MUSIC
In their Indian Music lessons, students :
Learnt vocal warm-up exercises: Alankar practice, Balloon breathing.
Practiced: Shudh swar Alankar
Learnt the Song : Guru vandana
Instruments Used : Tanpura
Techniques: Basic techniques of practicing vocal music
Reference video link for the song: https://youtu.be/hTdZkPeIkhs
Learnt vocal warm-up exercises: Alankar practice, Balloon breathing.
Practiced: Shudh swar Alankar
Learnt the Song : Guru vandana
Instruments Used : Tanpura
Techniques: Basic techniques of practicing vocal music
Reference video link for the song: https://youtu.be/hTdZkPeIkhs
WESTERN MUSIC
In their Western Music lessons, students :
Learnt vocal warm-up exercises
Practiced: C minor Scale and differences in major and minor scale
Song they learnt: (Recap Session) We are the world
Instruments used : Ukulele
Techniques: Major/ minor scale(Vocal setting with scale)
Learnt vocal warm-up exercises
Practiced: C minor Scale and differences in major and minor scale
Song they learnt: (Recap Session) We are the world
Instruments used : Ukulele
Techniques: Major/ minor scale(Vocal setting with scale)
LIFESKILLS
“Honesty is the best policy”, taking the monthly theme into consideration, the importance of honesty was explained to the students. Students learnt the importance of being truthful and the consequences of lying, no one will trust us ever. We experience different feelings and to express them we need to use appropriate words. Students were introduced to different feeling words with proper understanding of each emotion.
Further, it was explained that cheerfulness generates and fosters good relations. With the help of a story and a related video, students learnt that being cheerful helps us in making friends and develop good interpersonal relationships.
Next, the concept of thinking beyond appearance was introduced. Generally, people judge others by their appearance. With the help of an activity, students understood that if we judge or avoid people based on their appearance, we may miss out on opportunities to meet some potentially interesting and fascinating people. This month students enhanced their Interpersonal skills, Intrapersonal skills, Communication skills, Self-awareness skills and Decision-making skills.
Further, it was explained that cheerfulness generates and fosters good relations. With the help of a story and a related video, students learnt that being cheerful helps us in making friends and develop good interpersonal relationships.
Next, the concept of thinking beyond appearance was introduced. Generally, people judge others by their appearance. With the help of an activity, students understood that if we judge or avoid people based on their appearance, we may miss out on opportunities to meet some potentially interesting and fascinating people. This month students enhanced their Interpersonal skills, Intrapersonal skills, Communication skills, Self-awareness skills and Decision-making skills.
GRADE V ASSEMBLY
Grade V-A successfully conducted General Assembly on 30th July 2021 on the theme “International Day of Friendship”. The theme motivated students to be kind and have more positive relationship with friends. They realized besides improving personal relationships, friends can actually make them healthier and feel good about themselves.
MATHEMATICS
Students started their learning of Mathematics through a knowledge recall session. They were quizzed on the basic concepts of numbers learnt till now. Students gave various examples where they used rounding off the numbers like – grocery shopping, etc.
Students also practiced the following concepts:
Students explored the Sep-Edu Book and used the SEP Edu kit with great excitement, they counted the number of cubes and hidden cubes in different shapes. They also created different shapes using the SEP Edu kit.
Students started their learning of Mathematics through a knowledge recall session. They were quizzed on the basic concepts of numbers learnt till now. Students gave various examples where they used rounding off the numbers like – grocery shopping, etc.
Students also practiced the following concepts:
- Rounding off Numbers to 10, 100 and 1000
- Estimation using Addition and Subtraction
- Addition of Large Numbers
- Applications on Addition of Large Numbers
Students explored the Sep-Edu Book and used the SEP Edu kit with great excitement, they counted the number of cubes and hidden cubes in different shapes. They also created different shapes using the SEP Edu kit.
SCIENCE
Students learnt about the most complex organ system in their body i.e. the Nervous system. They understood about the different parts of the nervous system and were able to apply their learning about how their body system co-ordinates to perform various functions and movements.
Students learnt about the different kinds of nerves and their contribution in reflex actions. They were able to quote many examples of reflex action from day today life and were able to identify the stimulus and response in each case, thereby making a connection of their learning with real life.
The learners were thrilled to know about the various parts of eye and identified the reason of different eye colour, and what will be the various stimuli and responses in case of the eyes.
Students learnt about the most complex organ system in their body i.e. the Nervous system. They understood about the different parts of the nervous system and were able to apply their learning about how their body system co-ordinates to perform various functions and movements.
Students learnt about the different kinds of nerves and their contribution in reflex actions. They were able to quote many examples of reflex action from day today life and were able to identify the stimulus and response in each case, thereby making a connection of their learning with real life.
The learners were thrilled to know about the various parts of eye and identified the reason of different eye colour, and what will be the various stimuli and responses in case of the eyes.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Students were shown a few images to identify the problems existing in society during pre-independence era like Child Marriage, Sati System or Caste System. Students gained knowledge about these problems and collected information about Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar, the social reformers, and their contribution for the upliftment of the downtrodden sections of the society.
Students explored about the formation of Indian National Congress, its objectives, policies and founder members. Students were able to categorize the views of the Moderates and Radicals, and students memorized the famous slogan given by Bal Gangadhar Tilak- Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it. Critical thinking questions were initiated by discussing inquisitive topics like the partition of Bengal.
The need for Swadeshi movement and its objectives were discussed. Critical Thinking was initiated to correlate the Swadeshi Movement with Make In India, COVID vaccine and to make them understand that how "make in India " and swadeshi movement are important to promote local economy? To impart the knowledge about the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi, a video about life of Gandhi ji was shared.
Students were shown a few images to identify the problems existing in society during pre-independence era like Child Marriage, Sati System or Caste System. Students gained knowledge about these problems and collected information about Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar, the social reformers, and their contribution for the upliftment of the downtrodden sections of the society.
Students explored about the formation of Indian National Congress, its objectives, policies and founder members. Students were able to categorize the views of the Moderates and Radicals, and students memorized the famous slogan given by Bal Gangadhar Tilak- Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it. Critical thinking questions were initiated by discussing inquisitive topics like the partition of Bengal.
The need for Swadeshi movement and its objectives were discussed. Critical Thinking was initiated to correlate the Swadeshi Movement with Make In India, COVID vaccine and to make them understand that how "make in India " and swadeshi movement are important to promote local economy? To impart the knowledge about the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi, a video about life of Gandhi ji was shared.
ICT
In continuation with the previous month, students progressed one level ahead and achieved the stage where they implemented their learning about the use of Tables in MS Word and came up with creating the ideal Time table for their class. During the course of leaning, they also created a maze game using Tables in MS Word and shared it with their friends. In the game, a dog searches the path to reach its house. The students also created the basic calculator in MS Word and integrated ICT with Math.
The chapter was concluded with the revision of their learning and brainstorming exercises.
In continuation with the previous month, students progressed one level ahead and achieved the stage where they implemented their learning about the use of Tables in MS Word and came up with creating the ideal Time table for their class. During the course of leaning, they also created a maze game using Tables in MS Word and shared it with their friends. In the game, a dog searches the path to reach its house. The students also created the basic calculator in MS Word and integrated ICT with Math.
The chapter was concluded with the revision of their learning and brainstorming exercises.
ENGLISH
The students continued their learning with a new style of writing i.e. Non-Chronological Report Writing. It helped them develop the skill of organizing certain pieces of information on the given topic. The report sample and the graphic organizer helped them categorize the facts and structure the report. Art was integrated with this topic as the students made an effort to illustrate an animal/ bird in the report. Through this concept, the SDG 15 - Life on Land was touched upon. The students’ clarity of understanding the topic was reflected through their attempt of the practice questions.
The leaners developed their grammatical knowledge by learning more about the types of Pronouns and their application. The students actively participated in the lessons sharing their responses in the chat box. A PowerPoint Presentation and a video about the topic “Pronouns” made the session interactive wherein the students shared their previous knowledge about the concept. The lesson culminated with the practice exercises from Book.
The expression of sentences is closely knitted and connected with one of the basic elements in language learning i.e. Punctuation. A paragraph without any punctuation was shared with students enabling them to identify the errors in it and eventually helping them deduce the function of each punctuation mark. This particular concept will be continued in the next month.
The students continued their learning with a new style of writing i.e. Non-Chronological Report Writing. It helped them develop the skill of organizing certain pieces of information on the given topic. The report sample and the graphic organizer helped them categorize the facts and structure the report. Art was integrated with this topic as the students made an effort to illustrate an animal/ bird in the report. Through this concept, the SDG 15 - Life on Land was touched upon. The students’ clarity of understanding the topic was reflected through their attempt of the practice questions.
The leaners developed their grammatical knowledge by learning more about the types of Pronouns and their application. The students actively participated in the lessons sharing their responses in the chat box. A PowerPoint Presentation and a video about the topic “Pronouns” made the session interactive wherein the students shared their previous knowledge about the concept. The lesson culminated with the practice exercises from Book.
The expression of sentences is closely knitted and connected with one of the basic elements in language learning i.e. Punctuation. A paragraph without any punctuation was shared with students enabling them to identify the errors in it and eventually helping them deduce the function of each punctuation mark. This particular concept will be continued in the next month.
HINDI
कक्षा पाँच के छात्रों छात्रों ने मज़दूर दिवस के महत्तव को समझते हुए कार्ड बनाकर,
उपहार देकर एवं अपने प्यार भरे शब्दों मे वीडियो के माध्यम से कृतज्ञता व्यक्त
की। छात्रों ने मातृदिवस को भी बड़े अनोखे अंदाज़ में प्रस्तुत किया और अपनी
माताओं के प्रति कृतज्ञता व्यक्त की। ‘ एक बूँद कविता ’ का भावार्थ समझाकर उन्हें
हिम्मतवान, धैर्यवान एवं मुसीबतों का सामना करने की प्रेरणा दी गई । छात्र कविता का
रूचिपूर्वक वाचन करते हुए उसका भावार्थ बताने में सफल रहे। कविता के अभ्यास कार्य,
कठिन शब्द करवाए गए। ‘एक बूँद ’ कविता का चित्र बनाकर रचनात्मक कला का प्रदर्शन
किया ।
पीपीटी के माध्यम से ‘ कि एवं की ‘ का सही प्रयोग करना सिखाया गया। अभ्यास
पत्रिका की सहायता से कक्षा में पढ़ाए गए कार्य की पुनरावृत्ति हुई। अपठित गदयांश की
पुनरावृत्ति उचित प्रकार से की कराई गई। चित्र को देखकर मन मे उठे भावों एवं विचारों
का प्रदर्शन छात्रों ने अच्छी तरह से किया । इस तरह छात्रों के मनोबल को बढ़ाते हुए
रचनात्मक अभिव्यक्ति एवं क्रियात्मक कला का विकास किया गया ।
कक्षा पाँच के छात्रों छात्रों ने मज़दूर दिवस के महत्तव को समझते हुए कार्ड बनाकर,
उपहार देकर एवं अपने प्यार भरे शब्दों मे वीडियो के माध्यम से कृतज्ञता व्यक्त
की। छात्रों ने मातृदिवस को भी बड़े अनोखे अंदाज़ में प्रस्तुत किया और अपनी
माताओं के प्रति कृतज्ञता व्यक्त की। ‘ एक बूँद कविता ’ का भावार्थ समझाकर उन्हें
हिम्मतवान, धैर्यवान एवं मुसीबतों का सामना करने की प्रेरणा दी गई । छात्र कविता का
रूचिपूर्वक वाचन करते हुए उसका भावार्थ बताने में सफल रहे। कविता के अभ्यास कार्य,
कठिन शब्द करवाए गए। ‘एक बूँद ’ कविता का चित्र बनाकर रचनात्मक कला का प्रदर्शन
किया ।
पीपीटी के माध्यम से ‘ कि एवं की ‘ का सही प्रयोग करना सिखाया गया। अभ्यास
पत्रिका की सहायता से कक्षा में पढ़ाए गए कार्य की पुनरावृत्ति हुई। अपठित गदयांश की
पुनरावृत्ति उचित प्रकार से की कराई गई। चित्र को देखकर मन मे उठे भावों एवं विचारों
का प्रदर्शन छात्रों ने अच्छी तरह से किया । इस तरह छात्रों के मनोबल को बढ़ाते हुए
रचनात्मक अभिव्यक्ति एवं क्रियात्मक कला का विकास किया गया ।
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
In their PE lessons, the students worked on:
Warm-up exercises: On the spot jogging, jumping and running.
Agility exercises: Modified push-ups, triangle pose, and chair pose with repetitions.
Flexibility exercises: Standing Hamstring stretch (Bending Forward) and Piriformis Stretch (Hip Rotation).
YOGA
Bhujangasana and Anantasana: steps and benefits
In their PE lessons, the students worked on:
Warm-up exercises: On the spot jogging, jumping and running.
Agility exercises: Modified push-ups, triangle pose, and chair pose with repetitions.
Flexibility exercises: Standing Hamstring stretch (Bending Forward) and Piriformis Stretch (Hip Rotation).
YOGA
Bhujangasana and Anantasana: steps and benefits
WESTERN DANCE
In the month of May 2021 the students learnt :
Dance form : Hip Hop (Beginners Level) – basic hand positions
Song : Kidz Bop - Rockabye
Video link : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VDdP7lYiiI
In the month of May 2021 the students learnt :
Dance form : Hip Hop (Beginners Level) – basic hand positions
Song : Kidz Bop - Rockabye
Video link : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VDdP7lYiiI
INDIAN DANCE
In the Indian Dance lessons, students learnt about the Lord of Dance- Natraja through Shiv Vandana and an open discussion about the story behind.
Through Asamyukta hasta mudra’s (single hand gestures) used in Shiv Vandana, students learnt about the hand gestures which describe lord Shiva such as Trishula, Sarpashirsh, Katka, Chandrakala. After that they performed the dance on a beautiful song name- ‘Jai Jai Kedara’.
Dance form: Kathak
Song: Jai Jai Kedara
Video link: https://youtu.be/LRZMKXQ40YE
In the Indian Dance lessons, students learnt about the Lord of Dance- Natraja through Shiv Vandana and an open discussion about the story behind.
Through Asamyukta hasta mudra’s (single hand gestures) used in Shiv Vandana, students learnt about the hand gestures which describe lord Shiva such as Trishula, Sarpashirsh, Katka, Chandrakala. After that they performed the dance on a beautiful song name- ‘Jai Jai Kedara’.
Dance form: Kathak
Song: Jai Jai Kedara
Video link: https://youtu.be/LRZMKXQ40YE
DRAMA
Drama lessons included:
Forms of Acting:
Students played various drama games, attempted role play, dialogue delivery, and voice modulation. They also recited a poem related to Mother’s Day.
Application of their learning:
Students did a role play related to Mother’s Day while they also understood dialogue delivery and characterisation.
Additionally, they learnt to dramatically recite a poem. Various warm up exercises were performed and a game ‘Copy Me’ was played to enhance drama skills.
Drama lessons included:
Forms of Acting:
Students played various drama games, attempted role play, dialogue delivery, and voice modulation. They also recited a poem related to Mother’s Day.
Application of their learning:
Students did a role play related to Mother’s Day while they also understood dialogue delivery and characterisation.
Additionally, they learnt to dramatically recite a poem. Various warm up exercises were performed and a game ‘Copy Me’ was played to enhance drama skills.
INDIAN MUSIC
In Indian Music lessons, the students learnt:
Vocal warm-up exercises: Alankar practice, Balloon breathing.
Practiced: Shudhswar Alankar
New song learnt: Mother’s day song (Ma).
https://youtu.be/gXjdjYXu7i8
Instruments: Tanpoora
Techniques: Basic techniques of practicing vocal
In Indian Music lessons, the students learnt:
Vocal warm-up exercises: Alankar practice, Balloon breathing.
Practiced: Shudhswar Alankar
New song learnt: Mother’s day song (Ma).
https://youtu.be/gXjdjYXu7i8
Instruments: Tanpoora
Techniques: Basic techniques of practicing vocal
WESTERN MUSIC
In their Western Music lessons, the students worked on:
Vocal warm-up exercises, Staff notation, Vocal range setting
Practiced: C minor Scale and differences in major and minor scale
Song learnt: (Recap Session) Showers Of Blessings
Instruments: Guitar
Techniques: Major/ minor scale (Vocal setting with scale)
Reference video link for the song: https://youtu.be/YM_ZdZvifCQ
In their Western Music lessons, the students worked on:
Vocal warm-up exercises, Staff notation, Vocal range setting
Practiced: C minor Scale and differences in major and minor scale
Song learnt: (Recap Session) Showers Of Blessings
Instruments: Guitar
Techniques: Major/ minor scale (Vocal setting with scale)
Reference video link for the song: https://youtu.be/YM_ZdZvifCQ
VISUAL ARTS
In their Visual Art lessons, students learnt:
Composition: Creative and freehand
Art Technique: Free hand, pencil shading, colouring, outlining
Art tools: Pencil, crayons, oil pastels
In their Visual Art lessons, students learnt:
- Creative composition depicting mother & child from animal kingdom
- Colour Wheel – Primary and Secondary Colours, Warm and cool colours
- Still Life – Drawing any fruit/ vegetable in pencil shading/ colour
Composition: Creative and freehand
Art Technique: Free hand, pencil shading, colouring, outlining
Art tools: Pencil, crayons, oil pastels
LIFE SKILLS
Communication needs to be effective and clear. Effective communication is incomplete without the use of words, actions and expressions. This month students were introduced to verbal and nonverbal communication including barriers in communication. With the help of case studies, worksheets and other relevant videos, students were made aware about this concept. Importance of listening was also shared, as effective listening leads to effective communication.
Communication needs to be effective and clear. Effective communication is incomplete without the use of words, actions and expressions. This month students were introduced to verbal and nonverbal communication including barriers in communication. With the help of case studies, worksheets and other relevant videos, students were made aware about this concept. Importance of listening was also shared, as effective listening leads to effective communication.
Class Teacher
Manju Chillar, V-A
Subject Specialist - ICT
Reetika Bhatia, V-B
Subject Specialist - Science
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