ENGLISH September was a whirlwind of learning adventures for Grade 5 students. The month started off with a Formative Assessment, sharpening their Paragraph Writing skills, and setting a strong foundation for effective communication. Next, they delved into a comprehensive recapitulation of Verbs, ensuring a solid grasp of this crucial part of language. Poetic Devices came alive in the classrooms as the students explored and dissected the art of poetry, discovering the magic hidden within words. Anticipation ran high as they prepared for an upcoming Flipped Classroom Activity, promising an engaging experience in the weeks ahead. Shifting gears, Grade 5 enthusiasts immersed themselves in the world of Prefixes and Suffixes, understanding how affixes transform words. This was followed by lively workbook exercises, cementing their knowledge. In literature, 'Changing Times' (Unit 11) took them on a thought-provoking journey, offering valuable insights into different eras. FA sheets were distributed, providing an opportunity for oral discussion and doubt resolution. The Supplementary Reader captured their imagination with Units 4 and 5, where they not only read but also delved into explanations, expanding their literary horizons. Adjectives took the spotlight next, with a thorough exploration of their kinds, as outlined in Unit 3 of Grammarite. They seamlessly transitioned into practical application with a Class Task, practicing the art of ordering adjectives in their notebooks. here to edit. SCIENCE The month began with a hands-on activity where students created their own terrariums. They followed instructions and conducted additional research to create beautiful and unique terrariums. Next, a new topic was introduced to the students, allowing them to recap and gain a deeper understanding of the concepts related to types of pollution and their effects on our planet, Earth. Through brainstorming sessions, the students explored the concept of the greenhouse effect and its role in causing global warming. They further expanded their knowledge on how to protect the environment, which included understanding various types of waste and their harmful effects on Mother Earth. As part of their learning, children were tasked with researching and exploring waste management techniques, resulting in creative ideas and solutions. Furthermore, the students delved into the topic of food and nutrition, a fundamental concept in their growth as healthy individuals. They learned about the components of food and identified different food items that provide essential nutrients. The students also conducted research on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, 'Zero Hunger,' to grasp the importance of reducing food wastage and suggested methods to address this issue. In class, students engaged in a flameless cooking activity in small groups, preparing items like vegetable and cheese sandwiches, sprout and nut salad, and fruit and dry fruit parfait. They were made aware that these food items contain most of the essential nutrients in the right proportions, making them part of a balanced meal. The students then extended their learning to understand deficiency diseases caused by nutritional deficits in the body, including the importance of trace elements required in small quantities for the body to function properly. SOCIAL STUDIES The new topic 'Natural disaster' was introduced through visual illustrations of the major natural disasters in the world. The students flipped the teaching learning process and moved ahead in the learning journey on the basic of PBL. They researched, collaborated and presented the causes, effects and safety measures to be followed during the various natural disasters. To strengthen their critical thinking skills, students were engaged in interactive discussions finding solutions to various situations when caught up in a disaster. They were acquainted with new terms facts and information related to the various disasters. Later during the month, a revision on the topic-Saudi Arabia was conducted. The students were involved in active research work on Morocco’s earthquake and Libya’s flood and wrote a report on the same. The impacts of deforestation were also discussed with the students. The new topic of United Nations was introduced with a discussion on importance of Peace in the world. See think wonder strategies, research work, interactive discussions were the various methodologies were used during the month to develop responsibility and skills in the students towards their environment and the planet. Links for reference: What Is An Earthquake? | The Dr. Binocs Show | Educational Videos For Kids - YouTube Tsunami | The Dr. Binocs Show | Educational Videos For Kids - YouTube Volcano | The Dr. Binocs Show | Learn Videos For Kids - YouTube Climate 101: Deforestation | National Geographic - YouTube FRENCH Students embarked on an exciting journey into the world of professions in French, delving deep into both the masculine and feminine forms. Through engaging textbook readings, students gained a comprehensive understanding of various professions. To reinforce their knowledge, students were encouraged to introduce themselves, incorporating the hints from their textbooks about different professions. This practical exercise helped them hone their speaking abilities and instil confidence. Students were introduced to the fascinating realm of famous personalities from France. Learning about the notable figures expanded their cultural awareness. The students successfully tackled class tests, showcasing their grasp of the topics. Their performances reflected the effort they put into their studies. SPANISH Students learnt vocabulary of food and beverages. The class attempted qurestions on sentence formation using adverbs of frequency. Verbs relating to the topic were discussed with the complete conjugation. The students attempted two class tests that included basic concepts, grammar and question answers. The students enjoyed a song on interrogative pronouns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDY3V3OuMEs GERMAN In the month of september, the students learnt about fruits and vegetables. The theme colours was revised through the fruits and vegetables vocabulary. German culture was exhibited by naming typical German Cuisines.The sentence structure was reinforced by learning the conjugation of new verbs like to and ro drink. The children had fun writing dialogues on the theme of ordering food in the restaurant. LIFE SKILLS This module focuses on the concept of ‘Friendships and Boundaries’ for grades 3-5 using anactivity based approach. At this age, students start to form stronger and more deeper bonds amongst their peer groups. Through this module, students will be empowered to form quality friendships amongst their peer group while also gaining an understanding of behaviours that make them a good friend. The concept of boundaries is briefly introduced along with conflict resolution in friendships. CO- SCHOLASTICSPHYSICAL EDUCATION Under the guidance of their respective teachers/ coaches, students learnt: Badminton: Evaluation of skills, skill demonstration by students, practice with teacher, 11 points match, Knockout matches and match playing. Gymnastics: Basic floor exercises and balancing beam activities, performed on a padded floor mat, involving a combination of forward roll, backward roll, handstand and artistic exercise, walking and balancing on the beam. Judo: Ushiro Ukemi (Backward fall), Mae Ukemi (Forward fall) Cricket: Batting Basics, Front foot defence, Backfoot defence, Bowling basics, Pace bowling, spin bowling, Fielding drills, Running between the wickets, Practice Matches to apply all the knowledge. Basketball: Shooting Layups: A fundamental shot where a player drives to the basket and shoots the ball off the backboard or into the hoop and Free Throws Football: Push pass, In step receiving the ball, Outstep Receiving and Chest pass, Kicking; Drills to teach In step, Out step, Chip shot, Short and long-distance kicking. Heading and Throwing and Defense. Swimming: Basic Strokes: Front Crawl (Freestyle), Backstroke Shooting (Grade 5 and Above): Shooting Techniques (Timed Fire), Fundamentals of the Shoot: Preparation, Aim, Breathing, Trigger control, Follow through, Scoring INDIAN MUSIC सितंबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार गीत: कृष्ण भजन ,गणेश वंदना ,कजरी लोक गीत प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक , प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु सन्दर्भ वीडियो लिंक: कक्षा ४ -चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने प्रार्थना सभा मे गणेश वंदना का प्रदर्शन विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला ,बांगो,शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा एवं ढपली )के साथ किया. वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो , शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा , ढपली एवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय , हस्तमुद्रा (तीन ताल) एवं भजनी ठेका WESTERN MUSIC Song Practised: 'You raised me up' Inspiration song about a mother's love expressing the idea of lifting and giving strength Instument Used/ taught: Piano INDIAN DANCE DANCE FORM: Semi-Classical /Kathak SONG: Deva Shree Ganesha The power of Shree Ganesha destroys all our sorrows, enhances our happiness, and creates positivity all around you. Lord Ganesha blesses us with worldly bounties, keeps us protected from obstacles at all times. With this thought, we at Suncity celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with a beautiful Ganesha dance through beautiful postures, shringar ras, mudras and body balancing in Kathak dance style. WESTERN DANCE In their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt: 1. The beginning steps of Bhangra Dance: Shoulder movement, legs taps, leg raise, side shuffle taps 2. Full body strengthening warm-up routine to keep one injury free and strong 3. Choreography was made keeping the essence of full movement intact and add the contemporary elements to make the art from intresting. DANCE FORM: Bhangra SONG: Rangla Punjab by Sarbjeet Cheema 1. The 5 essential beginning steps for a Classical Jazz Dance: Jazz and Blade hands, Point/Flex feet, Kick Ball Change, Pivot turn 2. Full body strengthening Warm up routine to keep one more injury free and strong. 3. Body Isolations 4. Students are still discovering how to reveal more confidence and self-value by learning Dance techniques. DANCE FORM: JAZZ SONG: 'PINK VENOM' by BLACKPINK DRAMA In their Drama classes: Students delved into the art of storytelling and performance, focusing on the essential story elements-- the beginning (where we introduce characters), the middle (where we introduce conflicts), and the ending (the resolution of conflicts). Activity 1: Collaborative Storytelling This activity involved creating a story in which each student contributed only one to two sentences. This collaborative exercise allowed us to build characters and initiate our narrative together. It encouraged active listening and teamwork among students. Activity 2: Group Story making and performance We engaged in a group exercise. Each group was provided with four random keywords, and the challenge was to construct a story around these words and perform them in front of the class. It tested students' creativity and improvisational skills. Activity 3: Individual Storytelling Each student wrote a story based on the same four keywords, Subsequently, students narrated their individual stories to the class, allowing them to showcase their unique storytelling styles.
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