Session: SYLLABUS GRADE: VII (ICSE)

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1 Session: SYLLABUS GRADE: VII (ICSE) ENGLISH LANGUAGE Topics Aims and Objectives: Develop and integrate the use of the four fold language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, build up the ability to communicate effectively by mimicking in the classroom what happens in real life communication, enrich their vocabulary, develop correct pronunciation skills, grasp a functional understanding of grammar, structure and idiom of the language, comprehend a given passage independently, think independently and present their ideas suitably. TERM I TERM II 1. Subject Verb Agreement 1. Transformation Active and Passive 2. Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs 2. Transformation Direct and Indirect 3. Tense 3. Transformation Removal of Adverb too 4. Conjunctions 4. Transformation No sooner..than 5. Synonyms and Antonyms 5. Finite and Non finite Verb 6. Descriptive Composition 6.Picture Composition 7. Story Writing 8. Narrative Composition Revision of Term I Syllabus 9. Informal Letter Writing 10. Comprehension 11. Notice Writing

2 Activities/Projects Aural Comprehension (Listening), JAM/ HAM Sessions, Activities based on Vocabulary Building, Project Work (based on research and analysis), Debate, Group discussion, Peer Assessment, Field trip ENGLISH LITERATURE A. Aims and Objectives: Develop and integrate the use of the four fold language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, develop spellings based on the lessons, build new vocabulary drawn from the lesson, develop an appreciation for literature, demonstrate expertise in giving an appropriate account of the prose/poem, develop correct pronunciation skills, develop skills of prediction, synthesis, reflection and critical thinking, appreciate and apply some of the poetic licence as used by the poet in the present and related poems, understand the text with due emphasis on interpretation and evaluation B. Topics TERM I TERM II 1. Meet Tom Sawyer 1. My Big Brother 2. Nicholas Nye 2. Oliver Twist 3. A Drive In A Motor Car 3. The Power of Music 4. The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls 4. The Yarn of the Nancy Bell

3 5.TinTin in America 5. Explorer of the Moon 6. A Drive In A Motor Car (Revision) 7. The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls (Revision) C. Activities/ Projects: Reading Sessions, Recitation, Vocabulary Building, Project Work (based on research and analysis), Role Play, Group discussion, Peer Assessment

4 SECOND LANGUAGE HINDI A. Aims and objectives गद य और पद य भ ष क च र ग ण क स नन, ब लन, पढन और लखन क क शल क उपय ग एक क त तथ वक सत कर प ए ग प ठ पर आध रत वतर न क वक स कर प ए ग प ठ म आई नई शद वल क नम र ण कर प ए ग क वत क म ख य भ व क समझकर सर हत ह ए क व व र यवत क य मक श ल क वतर म न स ज ड़ प ए ग गय/पय क उ चत य ख य प रद शर त कर प ए ग सह उच रण क क शल क वक स कर प ए ग प ठ क समझत ह ए आध रत प रन क उर द प ए ग प ठ म आय क ठन शद क अथर समझ प ए ग य करण य ख य और म य कन पर ज र द न क स थ प ठ क वजह समझ प ए ग य करण क अय स करन म उसक नयम क सह यवह र कर प ए ग शद भ ड र क नयम क य न म रखत ह ए उनक सह यवह र कर प ए ग सह प र प क स थ औपच रक तथ अन पच रक पत र लख प ए ग म ह वर क अथर समझत ह ए व क य म प रय ग कर प यग व क य क ल ग तथ वचन प तरण कर प ए ग व य तथ वश षण क नयम क समझत ह ए आध रत अय स कर प ए ग नध र रत शद स म क अ तगर त नब ध तथ कह न लख प ए ग अप ठत गय श पढ़कर समझत ह ए अपन शद म उर द प ए ग क रय, क रय वश षण तथ उपसगर /प रयय क नयम क समझत ह ए आध रत अय स कर प ए ग व क य प रवतर न क नयम क समझत ह ए आध रत अय स कर प ए ग

5 B. Topics TERM I TERM II 1. लड़क स लड़क भल 1. आक श म अक ल 2. ख ज क ख ज 2. द क षण अफ र क म ग ध ग र 3. फ ल और क ट 3. यह ह भ रत द श हम र 4. म 4. द ह 5. ल लच क फ द 5. ह थ क म य 6. अब ख क बकर 6. भ वव चक स ज ञ (शद-प रवतर न) 7. उपसगर /प रयय 7. वश षण (शद-प रवतर न) 8. वश षण (शद-प रवतर न) 8. शद- वच र/ म ह वर 9. क रय / क रय वश षण 9. पत र ल खन 10. क ल (व क य प रवतर न) 10. कह न ल खन / नब ध ल खन 11. पत र ल खन 11. अप ठत गय श 12. व क य प रवतर न ल ग, वचन, अश ध व क य श ध 12. व य 13. शद- वच र/ म ह वर 13. व क य प रवतर न ल ग,वचन,क ल, अश ध व क य 14. अप ठत गय श 15. कह न ल खन / नब ध ल खन C. Activities/ Projects: य क तगत व चन लयय क त क वत व चन (क वत म स र ड लन ) शद वल नम र ण, प रय जन क यर,

6 न टक प रत त, स म हक चच र, सहकम र म य कन, व द- वव द, स म य ज ञ न ख ल, प तक लय म अ त रक त पठन, चत र तथ शद क त लम ल स क वत ल खन, ग हक यर, BENGALI A. Aims and objectives গদয ও পদয ন জ দর বণ, পঠন, লখন ও ভ ষ শল র বক শ ঘট ত ব ন ন লখ ত প ঠয বষয় থ ক নত ন শ ভ র গঠন কর ত ছদ ও য ত চ সহ য গ পড় ত গ দয র এব প দয র স ঠক বয খয কর ত স ঠক উ র ণ সরবপ ঠ কর ত গ দয র বষয়ব স কর নজ চ র বক শ ঘট ত আ ল চয গ দয র স থ সকর য ক ত অনয নয গ দয র মল খ জ ত প ঠয বষয় থ ক ম খক র উত তর দ ত বষয় স ক র ব ভ র উত তর ন জর ভ ষ য় লখ ত ব ভ লখক ও ক ব স কর জ ন ত ব ভ চ র ও সই সব চ র র ব ভ ব শয স কর জ ন ত বয করণ প ষ স কর জ ন ত এব উপয ক ত উদ হরণ দ ত বচন বষ য় ধ রণ গঠন কর ত

7 ব কয থ ক বচন ও প ষ চ ত করণ কর ত ব ভ শ ও ত দর বপর ত শ অধয য় নর ম ধয ম শভ রর বক শ অপ ঠত অন দ পঠন এব র উত তর লখ র ম ধয ম ব ধপর ক ষণ বষ য় ধ রণ কর ত দত ত স র ম ধয ম উপয ক ত ন মকরণ র গ- লখ ন স ঠক শ, ভ ষ ও ব কয য় গ ক র অন দ লখ অন দ লখ র ম ধয ম স জন শ ক তর বক শ স র অথর ব ঝ ত রস র স ল শ খ স ল য় গ কর ত সম থর ক শ অধয য় নর ম ধয ম শ ভ রর বক শ প- লখ নর ম ধয ম ভ ষ র দক ষত বক শ ন জ দর কন শ ক ত য় গ ক র অন দ লখ ত B. Topics TERM I TERM II 1. ক ক, হ রণ ও শয় লর গ 1. আ ম র জয় স লত ন 2. ক ন দ শ 2. এক য ছল 3. ই দ রর ভ জ 3. ম ই ক র পর জ 4. ভ ত 4. ভ র ক ক 5. এক ভ ত ড় ক 5. দওঘ রর ত 6. খ ক ব ব র তয বতর ন 6. ক ল প হ ড় 7. র ধ র ণ 7. বসগর স 8. বয নস 8. ক রক 9. বপর ত শ 9. এক কথ য় ক শ 10. পদ প রবতর ন 10. স ম রত ভ থর ক শ 11. স ধ ও চ লত ভ ষ 11. ব ধ পর ক ষন 12. ব ধ পর ক ষন 12. প লখন (বয ক তগত প) 13. প লখন (বয ক তগত প) 13. অন দ লখন 14. অন দ লখন 14. **** C. Activities/ Projects: সরবপ ঠ আব ত ত জক ট গঠন প ঠত বষ য়র অ ভনয় দলগত আ ল চন

8 গ ত র স চ ববরণ(pictorial description) তৎক লক / উপ তমত (Extempore) গ হ ক যর ওয় কর শট THIRD LANGUAGE HINDI A. Aims and objectives गद य और पद य भ ष क च र ग ण क स नन, ब लन, पढन और लखन क क शल क उपय ग एक क त तथ वक सत कर प ए ग प ठ पर आध रत वतर न क वक स कर प ए ग प ठ म आई नई शद वल क नम र ण कर प ए ग क वत क म ख य भ व क समझकर सर हत ह ए क व व र यवत क य मक श ल क वतर म न स ज ड़ प ए ग गय/पय क उ चत य ख य प रद शर त कर प ए ग सह उच रण क क शल क वक स कर प ए ग प ठ क समझत ह ए आध रत प रन क उर द प ए ग प ठ म आय क ठन शद क अथर समझ प ए ग य करण य करण क अय स करन म उसक नयम क सह यवह र कर प ए ग शद भ ड र क नयम क य न म रखत ह ए उनक सह यवह र कर प ए ग व क य क ल ग तथ वचन प तरण कर प ए ग नध र रत शद स म क अ तगर त नब ध लख प ए ग अप ठत गय श पढ़कर समझत ह ए अपन शद म उर द प ए ग स ज ञ, क रय तथ क ल क नयम क समझत ह ए आध रत अय स कर प ए ग गनत (१-१००) शद म लख प ए ग मह न क न म समझकर लख प ए ग

9 B. Topics: TERM I TERM II 1. हम लय 1. त र 2. द टत क फल 2. क प ल मह म 3. सद पय ग 3. फ ल हम श म सक त 4. क यल 4. र ग क य ह र ह ल 5. चत र म ढ़क 5. हम र र ट र य झ ड 6. स ज ञ 6. वश षण / क रय 7. वल म / पय र यव च 7. अन क शद क लए एक शद 8. सवर न म / क रय 8. क ल / पय र यव च 9. अश ध व क य श ध 9. अन छ द ल खन 10. अन क शद क लए एक शद 10. अप ठत गय श 11. अन छ द ल खन 12. अप ठत गय श BENGALI A. Aims and objectives ন জ দর বণ, পঠন, লখন ও ভ ষ শল র বক শ ঘট ত ব ন ন লখ ত নত ন শ ভ র গঠন কর ত ছদ ও য ত চ সহ য গ পড় ত গ দয র এব স ঠক বয খয কর ত স ঠক উ র ণ সরবপ ঠ কর ত গ দয র বষয়ব স কর নজ চ র বক শ ঘট ত

10 ব ভ প-প খর ন ম জ ন ত ছ ট ছ ট ব কয গঠ নর ম ধয ম ব ল ভ ষ র স থ প র চত হ ব দ নর ন ম জ ন ত ম সর ন ম জ ন ত ঋত র ন ম জ ন ত B. Topics TERM I TERM II 1. য-ফল 1. বচন 2. র-ফল 2. ১-১০০ স খয 3. রফ 3. তন ব ণর র স য গ-১ 4. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-১ 4. তন ব ণর র স য গ-২ 5. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-২ 5. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-৮ 6. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-৩ 6. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-৯ 7. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-৪ 7. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-১০ 8. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-৫ 8. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ- ১১ 9. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-৬ 9. ল 10. দ ই ব ণর র স য গ-৭ 10. ম সর ন ম ও ঋত র ন ম 11. ১-৫০ স খয 11. দ নর ন ম 12. ন থ ক শ, পদ ও ব কয 12. প দর ন বভ গ 13. অন দ C. Activities/ Projects: শ ভ র গঠন সরবপ ঠ

11 আব ত ত জক ট গঠন দলগত আ ল চন গ ত র তৎক লক / উপ তমত (Extempore) গ হ ক যর ওয় কর শট FRENCH A. Aims and objectives The culture of France The Greetings The parts of the human body Introducing their self and the others The gender of nouns The singular and plural of the nouns Articles The auxiliary verbs être and avoir The professions The adjectives The special adjectives The feminine and plural of the adjectives The first group of verbs ( er ending verbs) The irregular verb aller' The prepositions The demonstrative adjectives The possessive adjectives Pronoms toniques The second group of verbs ( ir ending verbs) The third group of verbs ( re ending verbs) Irregular verbs Interrogation

12 Partitive articles The contracted articles The formation of sentences The negation of sentences The formation of questions The translation of sentences Writing an essay and informal letter B.TOPICS: TERM I Chapter 0: Un coup d œil sur la France Chapter 1: Voilà le frère et la sœur de Manuel Chapter 2: À la cafétéria Chapter 3: Mon pays: la France Chapter 4: Les parents de Manuel Chapter 5: C est Noël Chapter 6: Allons à l école TERM II Chapter 7: Dans un grand magasin Chapter 8: Les repas Chapter 9: Ma maison Chapter 10: Une lettre de Rouen

13 Chapters 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 from Term I PROJECTS: 2 ACTIVITIES: 3 A. Aims and objectives SPANISH Conjugation of regular and irregular verbs. To express their liking and disliking. About the other Spanish speaking countries of the world. Different types of sports, places of vacation. Describe oneself and their daily life. To translate texts from Spanish to English and vice versa. The culture of Spain and Latin America The Greetings The parts of the human body Articles The adjectives The demonstrative adjectives The possessive adjectives The prepositions The formation of sentences The negation of sentences The translation of sentences The formation of questions TERM I B.TOPICS: 1. Hola! a) Saludar y despedirse

14 b) Pedir y dar datos personales c) Lenguaje formal e informal 2. Cumpleaños a) Interrogativos b) Verbos Ser, Tener, Llamarse y cumplir. c) Números, signos del Zodiaco, Planetas. 3. En el Aula a) Describir el ámbito del aula b) Presentar las actividades de clase c) Recursos para la comunicación en el aula 4. Vida cotidiana a) verbos reflexivos b) Indicar horarios c) Hablar de las actividades cotidianas. 5. Gustar Encantar a) Expresar gustos b) Dar una opinión 6. Extended Writing a) Paragraph b) Letter (informal) TERM II 1. Mi Familia a) Presentar a la familia b) Describir el aspecto físico de las personas c) Adjetivos de descripción físicas 2. Hemos ido al Parque a) Hablar de un pasado reciente b) El Pretérito Perfecto 3. Mundo Animal a) Preguntar la localización de algo b) Dar instrucciones c) Situar en el espacio

15 4. Comprensión y Traducción 5. Vamos a repasar. Proyectos : 2 Actividades: 4 MATHEMATICS A. Aims and objectives: To acquire knowledge and understanding of terms, symbols, concepts, principles, processes, proofs etc. of mathematics. To develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and their application to further studies in mathematics and science. To develop skills to apply mathematical knowledge to solve real life problems. To develop the necessary skills to work with modern technological devices such as calculators and computers in real life situations. To develop skills of reading tables, charts and graphs. To develop an interest in mathematics. B. Topics TERM I Arithmetic Integers Operations(Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Properties( closure, identity, inverse, associative, commutative, distributive) Calculation rules(bodmas) Fractions and decimals Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions and decimal numbers Simplification of expressions involving fractions and decimals. Rational numbers Standard form Representation on number lines Placing a rational number between two rational numbers TERM II Arithmetic: Ratio and Proportions Concept of ratio and proportion Unitary method Speed, distance and time Percentage and its applications: Percentage Profit and loss Simple Interest Algebra: Linear equations and Inequalities Linear inequalities in one variable Solution and presentation on number line Geometry: Congruence of triangles Criteria for congruence of triangles Applications Constructions of triangles

16 Related operations on rational numbers Exponents and Powers Concept of exponents Laws of exponents Use of exponents Sets Representation of sets Types of sets Cardinal number Different applications Algebra: Algebraic expressions Addition and subtraction Value of an algebraic expression Linear equations and inequalities Linear equation in one variable Application of linear equation (word problems) Geometry: Lines and Angles Different types and applications Different types of triangles Symmetry Line symmetry Rotational symmetry Symmetry of some geometrical figures Mensuration: Perimeter and area circles Data handling: Mean, Median and Mode Probability C. Activity: Activities to be done using Mathematics Laboratory. Triangles and its properties Properties of triangles Pythagoras theorem Mensuration: Visualising solid shapes 3D Shapes Perimeter and area Rectangle, square, parallelogram, triangle Statistics: Data handling: Organising and tabulating data Bar graph, Mean, C. Activity: Activities to be done using Mathematics Laboratory. Physics A. Objectives Understand scientific explanations-core concepts, principles, and value tools and measurements Generate scientific evidence through active investigations, Reflect on science knowledge and to participate productively in science through writings, communications, and critiques.

17 An introductory measurement unit with modifications that emphasize scientific units, scientific notation, accuracy, and precision. B. Topic Term I 1. Physical quantities Introduction to measurement Vessel for measuring volume of liquid, regular body & irregular body Measurement of area, regular object,irregular object, density of regular and irregular solid, liquid Speed, numerical on volume, area, speed and density 2. Motion Rest and motion Different types of motion Speed, uniform and non uniform motion Mass and weight and difference on it Numerical on motion 3. Energy Unit of energy and different forms of energy Two forms of mechanical energy Conversion of potential in kinetic energy Conservation of energy Production of hydro electricity 4. Light energy light reflection of light plane mirror terms related to reflection of light verification of reflection of light real & virtual image lateral inversion regular and irregular reflection ` speed of light secondary colours and subtraction of colours TERM II 1. Heat Heat is a form of energy Temperature and its unit Scales o0f temperature Effect of heat Thermal expansion

18 Three mode of transfer of heat Conductors and insulators & its application Application of heat Thermos flask Numerical on different temperature scales 2.Sound Sound & its sources Terms related to wave Types of sound & its characteristics Reflection of sound Absorption of sound Numerical on sound 3.Electricity and magnetism Properties of magnet Laws of magnetism Magnetic field Electromagnet & its making Making of electromagnet & its use Electric bell Earth magnetic declination Use of electricity and its sources Conductors and insulators Flow of charges constitute current Functions of various components of an electric current Precautions for electric circuit 4. Motion (revision) C. Activity/projects

19 Different types of motion Activity on Sound CHEMISTRY A. Aims and Objectives: Describe matter; discuss the constituents (atoms/molecules) of matter; explain the forces which keep atoms/molecules in matter together. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes; perform activities related to physical and chemical changes; discuss that in a chemical change, a new substance with different properties is formed. Identify elements and compounds on the basis of their properties and the type of atoms present in them; differentiate between mixtures and compounds on the basis of their properties and composition of constituents; provide examples of elements, compounds and mixtures from daily life; discuss different techniques for separation of components of mixtures. Identify the names of reactants and products of different chemical reactions; write a chemical reaction in the form of a chemical word equation; recognize the usefulness of a word equation. Review that air is a mixture of gases; recall the components of air; discuss the use of oxygen and nitrogen in different life processes. B. Topic TERM I 1. Matter and its composition a) Introduction Matter b) States of matter c) Molecular nature of matter d) Simple demonstrations e) Change of state and Interconversion of matter 2. Physical and chemical changes a. Introduction Physical and Chemical change b. Classification of changes c. Examples of physical & chemical changes d. Activities and demonstration 3. Elements, compounds and mixtures

20 a. Physical properties of important substances. b. Pure substances elements and compounds. c. Impure substances mixtures. d. Purification of substances separation of mixtures. 4. Atomic structure a. Introduction Atomic structure b. Modern periodic table c. Atom Brief history of discovery d. Atoms, molecules and radicals e. Atomicity f. Valency g. Chemical formulas and chemical equations Term II: 1. Language of chemistry a) Introduction Chemical reactions b) Characteristics of chemical reactions c) Conditions necessary for a chemical reaction d) Chemical equations Writing word equations 2. Metals and non metals a) Introduction Metals and non metals b) Physical properties of metals and non metals c) Chemical properties of metals and non metals d) Classification of elements The Modern periodic table e) Corrosion of iron Rusting f) Uses of some common metals 3. Air and Atmosphere a) Occurrence b) Components of air

21 c) Utility of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide in air d) Components of air An experimental study e) Air pollution and its cause and effects f) Physical and chemical properties of Oxygen C. Activity / Projects: To draw the laboratory set up for preparation of oxygen and briefly describe the process along with the reactants required and chemical equation. To List out some useful metals and non metals. Different indicators and their colour changes in acids and bases. A. Aims and Objectives: BIOLOGY Understand facts, concepts, laws or principles, hypotheses and theories, develop process skills through hands on/ minds on activities, investigate problems scientifically, provide opportunities to bring out creativity, develop positive attitude towards science, apply the concepts of science to everyday scientific and environmental problems, understand the ways in which the scientific knowledge is created; present the nature of Science as a whole. TERM I B. Topics 1. Plant and animal tissues a) Definition of tissue. b) Plant tissues i) Classification of plant tissues: Meristematic and permanent tissues c) Animal tissues i) Epithelial tissue ii) Connective tissue

22 iii) Muscular tissue iv) Nerve tissue 2. Classification of plants a) Meaning and concept of classification b) Need and advantages of classification c) Characteristics of each kingdom with suitable examples: Monera: bacteria Protista:amoeba Fungi: mould Plantae: characteristics and examples 3. Classification of animals a) Vertebrates b) Invertebrates 4. Photosynthesis and respiration a)photosynthesis definition, basic process, factors affecting photosynthesis and significance of photosynthesis b) Experiment to demonstrate the process of photosynthesis c) Respiration basic process, word equation d) Types of respiration aerobic and anaerobic e) Respiration in plants f) Difference between photosynthesis and respiration TERM II 1. Excretion in humans a) Definition b) Excretory organs and their excretory products c) Renal excretory system d) Role of kidneys infiltration of blood through nephrons e) Common disorders of the urinary system 2. Nervous system a) Main parts: brain, spinal cord, nerves. b) Brain: cerebrum, cerebellum and medulla oblongata. c) Spinal cord: location and function d) Nerves: definition and their general function 3. Allergy a) Concept of allergy b) Definition of allergen c) Entry routes of allergens d) Symptoms of allergic reaction e) Types of allergies f) Precautions and care to be taken by a person who is prone to allergies C. Activities/Projects

23 Practical work, Group discussion Quiz Research work Field trip Peer Assessment, Field trip HISTORY/CIVICS A. Aims and Objectives: Develop an understanding of our past, to trace historical events Connect the past and present and analyse important events Understand how political and social events shape society culture and human existence. To apprise the students of the complex procedure of construction of History, as knowledge of History is pre requisite for better future To encourage the students to explore various methods of understanding History. To inform the students of historical facts and related areas and periods. To encourage the student to study the past. To apprise the student of the main incidents, of development works and their nature which have made the contemporary world. To educate the students about the glorious past of India. To point out the mistakes made in those periods so that they can be avoided in the future. Through the study of independence movement the students should be encouraged to respect and preserve our independence.

24 B. Topics: TERM I 1. Rise of Christianity 2. Birth of Prophet Muhammad and Spread of Islam 3. The Turkish Invasion and the Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate 4. Expansion of the Delhi Sultanate : The Khilji and Tughlaq Dynasties 5. Rise of the Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms 6. The Constitution and the Preamble TERM II 1. Babur, Humayun and Sher Shah 2. Akbar 3. Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb 4. Bhakti and Sufi Movements 5. Directive Principles of State Policy C. Activities/Projects Practical work, Group discussion Quiz Research work Peer Assessment GEOGRAPHY A. Aims and objectives To develop an understanding of terms, concepts and principles related to Geography. To explain the cause effect relationships of natural phenomena. To understand the use of natural resources and development of regions. To acquire knowledge of and appreciate the interdependence of nations and different regions of the world. To know the availability of resources, understand, explain their uses and appreciate the problems of development in India. To understand and encourage human efforts made to conserve and protect the natural environment.

25 To acquire practical skills related to the meaning and use of maps and their importance in the study of Geography. B. Topic TERM I 1. TOPOGRAPHICAL SHEETS, COLOURS, SIGNS AND SYMBOLS. 2. SCALE AND DISTANCE. Measuring Distances, Types of Scales. 3. COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE OF THE ATMOSPHERE. 4. GREENHOUSE EFFECT AND GLOBAL WARMING. Meaning, Impact, Ozone Layer. 5. RENEWABLE AND NON RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES. Types, Hydroelectric Project, Conservation of Energy. 6. AFRICA LOCATION, AREA, POLITICAL AND PHYSICAL FEATURES. Location, Countries and Capitals, Physical Divisions/Features, Rivers and Lakes, Case Studies. RELATED MAPWORK TO BE DONE. TERM II 1. WEATHERING AND SOIL FORMATION. Types of Weathering, Effects of Weathering, Soil: Profile, Erosion and Conservation. 2. STUDY OF WEATHER. Elements of weather and climate, Pressure Belts of the World, Condensation, Precipitation, Types of Planetary Winds. 3. RECORDING WEATHER. Instruments recording weather. 4. DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROCKS. Structure of the Earth, Types and significance of Rocks, 5. AUSTRALIA LOCATION, AREA, POLITICAL AND PHYSICAL FEATURES. Location, Political divisions, important Cities, Physical Features,

26 Rivers and Lakes, Case Studies. 5. ANTARCTICA. Location, Physical Features, Climate, Vegetation, Wildlife, Minerals. Discovery of Antarctica. RELATED MAPWORK TO BE DONE. A. Aims & Objectives Computer Studies To become a competent, confident, responsible and critical user of technology. To develop appropriate social skills those are essential for co operative and collaborative learning. To take ownership of their own learning. Acquire knowledge and skills in using Information and Communication Technology to accomplish tasks and facilitate activities. Develop awareness of the developments and emerging issues concerning computing and society. Develop critical and analytical thinking skills for practical solutions. Develop creating skills for problem solving. B. Topics Term I External Hardware Devices 1. Explain the usage of different input devices. 2. Explain the usage of different output devices. 3. Explain the usage of different output devices. Internal Hardware Devices 1. Recognize the different components of a computer like SMPS, ports, MODEM and disk drives.

27 2. Explain the usage of these components. 3. Differentiate between internal and external hardware. 4. Cite examples of internal and external hardware. Number Systems 1. Explain the need of Number Systems. 2. List the uses of various Number Systems in computer learning. 3. Convert the value from decimal number system to binary and vice versa. 4. Citing examples of binary and decimal conversions. Computer Virus 1. Define a virus. 2. List the different types of viruses. 3. Follow standard measures to prevent virus attack. 4. Identify symptoms of virus attack on a computer. 5. Use suitable anti virus software. Computer Crime, Ethics and Security 1. Follow ethics in computing. 2. Identify online threats. 3. Identify positive and negative uses of social media. 4. Show responsible behavior when using computer and internet. 5. Become responsible digital citizens. 6. Take care of digital footprint and being created by their online behavior. 7. Use information ethically when developing presentations/projects/etc. Editing worksheets in Microsoft Excel 1. Recap on Editing and formatting worksheets in Excel. 2. Use formula in excel. 3. Enter formula. 4. Types of operators in excel. 5. Understanding the usage of operators in excel. 6. Types of errors in excel.

28 7. Understand the precedence of operators in excel. Term II Introduction to MS Access 1. Define database. 2. List the uses of database 3. Define DBMS. 4. Explain the advantages of DBMS. 5. List and explain the components of database. 6. List examples of DBMS software. 7. Create database in MS Access. 8. List and explain the components of MS Access. 9. List and explain the components of MS Access Database. Tables in Access 1. Define data types and know the importance of data types in MS Access. 2. List the different data types in MS Access and explain the uses. 3. Create table in database. 4. Design a table using design view of a table. 5. Enter records/view records in datasheet view of a table. 6. Define primary key and to set a primary key to a field. 7. Learn and implement various operations on a filed. 8. Sort data in datasheet view of a table. Working with queries, form and reports in MS Access 1. Create select query and view results. 2. Create form based on a table/query. 3. Create report based on a table/query. More on HTML 1. Define web page, website and web browser.

29 2. Create a web page using HTML editors. 3. Understand and implement the basic structure of a HTML document. 4. Create and save w web page through HTML editor. 5. Basic HTML tags (<HTML>, <HEAD>, <TITLE>, <BODY>). 6. Learn different HTML tags to format web pages. 7. Implement the formatting tags to design web pages. Tables in HTML 1. Use <TABLE> tag to create a tabular format in a web page. 2. Use <TR> and <TD> tags to format table in web page. C. Activities Lab Exercises Instructions to the students for performing various tasks in the lab. Project Work Assigns various tasks that challenge the students to apply the concepts learnt. SUPW Term 1 3 Craft work ( calendar making, Decorative Design work ), Busy bees Art & Craft Book ( Page 10 to 25 ). Term 2 3 Craft work ( clay work, Decorative Design work ), Busy bees Art & Craft Book ( Page 26 to 29 ).