MATHEMATICSIntroduction to graphs:- Students were shown several graphical/pictorial representations of different types of data like speed-time relation, cost-number of objects, heights of students in different classes and many more to recap their understanding of how to extract the information from different representations. After the discussion and recapitulation, students were able to extract the information from the following types of representations:
Students were given some basic questions to revise the properties of quadrilaterals. On the virtual platform, students learnt the steps to construct the quadrilaterals when the following information is provided using MATHPAD ( AN ONLINE CONSTRUCTION TOOLBOX)
Link for Mathpad:- https://www.mathspad.co.uk/i2/construct.php Linear Equations in one variable:- Students were tested for their prior knowledge with the help of several types of linear equations in one variable. In addition, students practiced and understood to solve the equations when:
SCIENCEPhysics: LEARNING BY DOING & EXPERIMENTATION Sound : In continuation with an understanding of various properties of sound, students recorded their videos to show a hands-on activity on the formation of JAL-TARANG by using household items. They presented the relationship between all the properties of sound. In addition, with the help of several real-life examples, students understood the meaning of Echo and tried creating one. They pondered upon the necessary conditions to experience echo. After the discussion and debate on noise pollution, students presented their PowerPoint presentations on the same including the following points:
To check their previous knowledge, the students were given a list of substances to categorize them into conductors and insulators. To generate curiosity into students, they were enquired about the following:
Ø Progressing with the topic, live practical simulations helped students understand the meaning of conductors and insulators besides the meaning of “ tester “ and the working of a tester. http://www.physics-chemistry-interactive-flash-animation.com/electricity_electromagnetism_interactive/electric_conductors_insulators.htm
Chemistry: Taking the topic of ‘Coal and Petroleum’ further, the students learnt about the Destructive Distillation of Coal through Listening and Summarizing activities. A video on the same was shown to them wherein they noted their observations regarding the products obtained in the process. They were also assessed on the same by completing the worksheet in the class. Further, the topic “Extraction and Refining of Petroleum” was discussed with them with the help of an informative video. They also designed a poster [Art Integration]on the Conversation of Fossil Fuels and Energy Crisis depicting the limitations of burning fossil fuels and ways to conserve natural resources. They also displayed ways to prevent energy crises by the integration of SDG -7 [Affordable and Clean Energy] in their lesson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fRjZhvC40E https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xic44djo9vd78mPohOmu-zIdjnwATluP5c4MWe1de6c/edit?usp=sharing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM_84vBctzs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVi3h3BgsQY https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ela3XdHMK1X7OloYNuNceLU2QHFZThuJ9KQOP8vo4hQ/edit?usp=sharing Biology Microorganisms: Friends and Foes Conservation of Plants and Animals: The students continued with the learning of microorganisms in August. They conducted an experiment to experience and observed that how yeast(fungi) when feeds on sugars release carbon dioxide gas (which they collected in a balloon as a piece of evidence) and alcohol (them liquid with a bad odour left after few hours of action of yeast). They also learnt how other organisms can be carrier of the bad microorganisms and become a cause of different diseases. In the topic of preservation of food, students identified and also brought the various forms of preserved food in the classroom and discussed how the various methods of food preservation work in stopping the growth of microorganisms. The chapter “Conservation of Plants and Animals” started with an open-ended questions to the students to enable them to think and share the various things which are negatively impacting our biodiversity. They shared their thoughts making the session very engaging and concluded with the ways of its prevention. They were also shown a video on how the wolves in the Yellowstone National Park saved the biodiversity of that area. The students could relate the interdependence of each component of biodiversity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc52l5ZcAJ0 SOCIAL SCIENCEHistory: The Revolt of 1857 The topic was introduced by showing a movie clip- “Mangal Pandey: The Rising” and students were probed to identify the person and his role in the First War of Independence. The clip helped them understand the immediate cause of the Sepoy Mutiny. Some more questions were asked based on the previous chapters to check their previous knowledge. They were easily able to find out the political, social and economic causes responsible for the revolt. They compiled their responses on the digital tool – Padlet. With the Map Reading Activity, students located the centers of the revolt. The storytelling method was used to explain the role of different leaders in the revolt and how it spread to other parts of India. Students shared the reasons for the failure of the Revolt in the Chatbox. They appreciated the combined efforts put forth by the great leaders for this revolt. Besides this, they celebrated Azadi ka Mahotsav-an initiative by CBSE through a poster making activity on two great freedom fighters. At the end of the chapter, a video was played to comprehend the whole topic effectively. The chapter was concluded with a live quiz on quizizz.com followed by a brainstorming worksheet. Links: https://youtu.be/il29hi7Jryk https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/6127b197819003001d5c11b5/revolt-of https://padlet.com/richaraj/aeth3fb1obyviygk https://youtu.be/AGJfOF4Zd9g Geography: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife A task was given to students to complete a table based on information related to different types of vegetation, the climatic conditions of the region and wildlife found there. They presented their learning with the help of different apps like PPT, sway and buncee while marking the same on a world map. They also researched the organizations which have been set up to conserve vegetation and wildlife. Civics: Secular Vision of the Indian Constitution Different Fundamental Rights and Duties were discussed with students. They shared their opinion about the same and cleared their doubts as well. A video was also shown to them. A worksheet has been shared with students based on the chapter, in which students will search about Amendment in the Indian constitution and answer some hypothetical situations. They will also write about their opinion regarding freedom based on fundamental rights. Link:- Fundamental rights and duties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAF1v74tPyQ ICT“There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” The students, in ICT classes, learnt advanced tags of HTML and designed Web Page. They learnt to add images, videos, audios, links and frames to make webpages more presentable and impressive. Students created a web page displaying “Reduced Inequalities. They related it to SDG Goal 10. ENGLISHThe learners continued to develop their concept of Adjectives with an activity based on the theme International Day of Friendship in which each student was given a chance to speak about the qualities of his/her friend. The learners found it interesting and the session was quite interactive. Keeping in mind Bloom’s taxonomy, they were able to APPLY the concept and IDENTIFY them in their day-to-day conversation. All the sub-topics like forming adjectives, similes, degrees of comparison, adjectival phrases, and relative clauses were discussed followed by the discussion of textbook exercises. They were given a quiz to attempt as a reflection activity on Quizziz.com, which was thoroughly enjoyed with a healthy spirit of competition. The concept of the Reported Speech was initiated with a quick recap of tenses with the help of a PPT and a quiz. The students were asked to elocute the quotes by famous personalities and to explain the same in their own words. This way, they could differentiate between the two, i.e the direct speech and the indirect speech well. A handout for the same was also provided to help them with notes making. The students were guided about the change of the reporting verbs, pronouns, time etc. according to the nature of the given sentence. Textbook exercises were discussed with the active participation of the students. The students were given an enrichment exercise for extra practice. “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” -Helen Keller The heart touching excerpt from Helen Keller’s autobiography ‘The Story of My Life’ was not only read and understood but felt by the students. The story was enjoyed by the young learners as they could connect the same with the universal theme ‘I am respectful..’. The students were able to attempt the exercises and write the answers independently after a discussion in the class. “Reading is sowing. And re-reading is harvest.”- Johny Uzan The students were assigned a reading task from the supplementary reader –Malgudi Days. They were briefed about the chapter- The Missing Mail based on which they had to write a pen picture of the postman. The students were able to analyse the character traits and emotions like love, care and action according to the need of the hour. They were able, to sum up, their views and comments about the character. In sync with SDG 14- Life below water, the students were acquainted with different aspects of expressions, body movements, voice modulation in the Language Performing Arts Integration Week. They were divided into three groups, viz. The Flora, The Fauna and the Humans (aqua divers, scientists, reporters) and tabled an online marine life conference in which they were attired accordingly and also attempted well to master the skills. They presented the need to control water contamination and preserve marine life. Video links: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzks56ZCxt8 https://quizizz.com/join?gc=198320 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy5JbzGl1MQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49EsnvxVQec https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=hellen+keller+biography+&&view=detail&mid=41F41B9337830B94819C41F41B9337830B94819C&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhellen%2520keller%2520biography%2520%26qs%3Dn%26form%3DQBVR%26sp%3D-1%26ghc%3D1%26pq%3Dhellen%2 https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Reported_speech/Reported_speech_yg33468ea https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Reported_questions/Reported_questions_el32234xy https://www.liveworksheets.com/iu80411hj HINDIछात्रों को मास के प्रारंभ में गुंजन पाठ्य – पुस्तक से ‘ मानवता ही विश्व सत्य ‘ कविता पढ़ाई गई | इस कविता को कराने का मुख्य उद्देश्य छात्रों को मानवता , विश्वबंधुत्व और सच्चाई की राह पर चलना सिखाना है | छात्रों को इस कविता की संपूर्ण व्याख्या , कठिन शब्दों के अर्थ और प्रश्नोत्तर कराए गए | कविता को कराने के पश्चात इससे संबंधित गतिविधि कराई गई | ‘ जीवन का लक्ष्य ‘ पाठ द्वारा छात्रों को उनके जीवन के लक्ष्य के बारें में बताया गया | प्रत्येक छात्र ने अपने जीवन में आगे चलकर वे क्या बनना चाहते हैं , इसके बारें में सभी छात्रों से चर्चा की और यह भी बताया कि उन्होंने इस लक्ष्य को क्यों चुना ? पाठ की संपूर्ण व्याख्या कराने के पश्चात पाठ की प्रश्नोत्तरी पर चर्चा की गई | इसके पश्चात छात्रों को गुंजन पाठ्य – पुस्तक के पाठ ‘ रथचक्र ’ की जानकारी देते हुए पाठ की संपूर्ण व्याख्या कराई गई | इस पाठ को कराने का मुख्य उद्देश्य छात्रों को जीवन में आने वाली कठिन परिस्थितियों का सामना करना सिखाना है | पाठ को कराने के पश्चात पाठ की प्रश्नोत्तरी पर चर्चा की गई | छात्रों ने हिंदी भाषा और संगीत कला सप्ताह बहुत ही जोश और उमंग से मनाया | इसमें उन्होंने सतत् विकास लक्ष्य -१४ जलीय जीवों की सुरक्षा से एकीकृत करते हुए विलुप्त हो रहे जलीय जीवों का किरदार निभाया | उन्होंने उस किरदार में अपने विलुप्त होने का कारण बताया और अपनी रक्षा के लिए लोगों से गुहार भी की | इस गतिविधि से सभी छात्र जलीय जीवों की विलुप्त होती जा रही प्रजातियों के बारें में जागरूक हुए और उनकी रक्षा हेतु प्रयत्न करने का उन्होंने प्रण लिया | इस गतिविधि को बहुत ही उत्साह से संपन्न किया गया | FRENCHAugust started with newer concepts. Vocabulary building exercises about vacations was done through interactive discussions in the lessons. The new topic of grammar was also introduced -Adjectives Demonstrations along with a recap of Adjectives Possessives. The introduction of Future Tense was done with a supportive worksheet. As a part of the language and performing arts integration week, children presented an interview with their favorite celebrity. SPANISHThe month begins with a video presentation on movies to introduce this exciting topic. A role play was performed for all the students learning how to call a friend on a phone to invite him/her for an outing The students learnt types of movies and had the opportunity to express their likes and dislikes on the topic. “Buying tickets at the cinema” was one more activity done in class. As part of Language and Performing Art week, the students enacted an interview with their favourite star. A video on SDG 8 Decent work and economic growth was presented in class followed by a discussion. Video presentation on movies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPLCUXFj5ag Trailer on the Spanish animated movie Metegol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_o9jtsXTwI GERMANThe children were introduced to the last chapter of the first term - “Was hast du für deine Gesundheit getan?”. A detailed PPT on Perfekt and its application was shared. The children practised Perfekt thoroughly with the help of the textbook and workbook exercises. They also created a pictorial vocabulary web wall in the class related to verbs and their past tense forms in German. Lots of live worksheets were practiced related to the Perfekt. The highlight of the month was the Language Art Performing Week in which the students presented a role play in the class. SANSKRIT'पाठ- ’अस्माकम् पर्यावरणम्’ के माध्यम से छात्रों को पर्यावरण सुरक्षा, प्रकार ,महत्व और उपयोगिता की संक्षिप्त जानकारी प्रदान कर पर्यावरण संरक्षण के प्रति जागरूक रहने और मिलजुलकर योगदान देने के प्रति प्रोत्साहित किया गया । 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 से समन्वयीकरण कर छात्रों का अंतर्विषयक परिचय कराया गया। परियोजनात्मक शिक्षण (Project base learning) के रूप में दृश्य श्रव्य सामाग्री के माध्यम से गायन, अभिनय, संगीत और नाट्यकला से समन्वयीकरण कर छात्रों ने पर्यावरण संरक्षण के घटकों को समझते हुए श्लोक गायन द्वारा प्रस्तुतीकरण किया। पृथ्वी, जल, आकाश, वायु संरक्षण की उपयोगिता और सुरक्षा संबंधी जानकारी प्रदान की गई। आत्मनेपदी धातुरुपाणि लट् लकार (वर्तमानकाल) के धातुरूपों का नियमपूर्वक तालिका सहित संक्षिप्त परिचय और अनुप्रयोगात्मक अभ्यासकार्य करते हुए संस्कृत भाषा में वाक्यरचना व संभाषण करते हुए चित्रवर्णन करने की योग्यता अनुवाद के माध्यम से प्राप्त की। PHYSICAL EDUCATIONIn their Physical Education lessons, students worked on: Coordination Ability
INDIAN DANCEIn their Indian Dance lessons, the students learnt: Krishna dance and Asamyukta hasta mudras Dance form: Semi classical/ classical (Kathak) Song: “Muraliya” 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 WESTERN DANCEIn their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt:
Song: Skyscrapers Video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTJ0658WvE DRAMAForms of Acting :- Students learnt about role play, one act, mono act and skit. (Comedy, Tragedy, Melodrama) Application of their learning :-
INDIAN MUSICअगस्त माह छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधियाँ: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार। गीत: (अपनी माटी) देशभक्ति गीत, कृष्णा भजन। राग एवं ताल: राग भैरव बंदिश आलाप एवं ताने, तीन ताल, संगीत शास्त्र । 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 एवंजन्माष्टमी की विशेष प्रार्थना सभा मे चुने गए प्रतिभागियों ने विशेष अतिथियों के सामने अपने गायन का सफल प्रदर्शन किया। WESTERN MUSICIn their Western Music lessons, the students learnt: Vocal warm-up exercises Practiced: Staff notation with 12 notes and scaled the vocal range Song learnt: You have made a difference (A song for teachers) by Brian Asselin, practiced solo Instruments: Taught about guitar parts and function Techniques: Techniques to sing softly from stomach VISUAL ARTIn their Visual Art lessons, students learnt: Week 1: Drawing monuments of India using different geometrical patterns Week 2: Poster- Rising India Week 3: Rakhi Card Week 4: Assembly Backdrop Composition: Creative & freehand Art Technique: Free hand, colouring, outlining Art tools: Pencil, Sketch pen, crayons, oil pastels, scale, compass/circular object LIFE SKILLSTips for self-reliance were given to students in continuation with last month’s topic such as assuming responsibilities, making your own decisions, staying informed about the resources, learning practical skills and knowing where you are going. A crisis is an emotional and physical response to some precipitating event that disrupts our normal, day to day functioning. Therefore, “Crisis Management” was the topic of the month as it is important to understand how to deal with different situations. Students learnt that in a time of crisis, we all have the potential to morph up to a new level and do things we never thought possible. Managing crisis is possible with planning and then action. Tips and techniques were given to the students on managing crisis. Brain storming questions and relevant videos helped students understand the concept in depth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK7hGtd0wkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-MnbVXWjjM Subject Integration week- Language and 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. INDEPENDENCE DAYSuncity 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 the 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. INTERHOUSE MENTAL MATH COMPETITIONMathematics 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 mentally faster.
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