Class 8 Syllabus 2013-2014

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2 English

8 Mathematics

12 Physics

14 Chemistry

22 Biology

24 History & Civics

29 Geography

32 French

34 Tamil

39 Computer Application

42 Art & Design

43 Hindi

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DPS International School Pte. Ltd. 2013

ENGLISH

SEMESTER I
APRIL

CONTENTS:
PAPER I LANGUAGE
Writing skills:
o Comprehension Passages
o Informal Letter Writing
Grammar:
o Tenses
o Adjective Clause
PAPER I I LI TERATURE
The Ant- Lion
Where the mind is without fear Rabindranath Tagore

LEARNI NG OBJ ECTIVES:
The student is able to:
1. Develop an understanding of the time factor inherent in the different forms of the verb
and acquire the ability of using the latter in congruence with the former to construct
grammatically correct sentences.
2. Acquire the ability to join and to split sentences with the appropriate use of
conjunctions and use adjective clause in particular.
3. Develop the ability of participating intelligibly in a discussion and voicing ones
understanding of the text in a coherent and logical manner.
4. Identify and understand the first and third person point of view in a narrative.
5. Develop the ability of answering questions by recalling the central idea and relevant
supporting details.

ACTI VI TI ES:
Worksheets on Tenses and Adjectival Clauses
Reading Exercises
Writing assignments on topics covered
1. One of your relatives is shifting his family from Bhopal to your city. He wants to
know about some good school of your city for his son's admission to Std 6. Write a
letter to him suggesting a few good schools and give details about them.

2. Complete the blanks with appropriate form of the verbs given in the brackets.
a) When I visited him, he -----------------------bed-ridden for two months.
(was, had been, has been)
b) If you (work) had, you will pass.
c) Whenever he is in London, my father (stay) with a cousin of his.
d) When I saw him, he ------------writing a letter. (had been, was, has been)
e) I -------------to India to see my grandparents. (had been, went, have been)

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MAY

CONTENT:
PAPER I LANGUAGE
Writing skills:
Descriptive Essays
Informal Letter Writing
Comprehension passages
Grammar:
Tenses
Conjunctions
Voice
The Silver Lining
The Solitary Reaper William Wordsworth

1. Practice creative writing using images, sounds, feelings and repetition of words in
keeping with the central idea.
2. Develop an understanding of how informal letters are an effective medium to
communicate ones thoughts, emotions, ideas etc.
3. Acquire the skill of transforming a sentence from active to passive voice and vice
versa.
4. Reflect on the constant engagement between literature and life.
5. Develop the skill of analyzing a poem by graduating from perception to in-depth
analysis and interpretation.
6. Reflect on the use of satire as a powerful instrument to assert a particular point of
view.

ACTI VI TI ES:
Class Discussions
Reading Exercises
1. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
2. Change the Voice

JULY

CONTENT:
PAPER I LANGUAGE
Writing skills:
o Descriptive Essays
o Formal Letter Writing
Grammar:
o Voice
o Homonyms / Homophones

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The Open Window H. H. Munro
Night of the Scorpion Nissim Ezekiel

1. Develop the ability of painting word pictures by practicing creative writing.
2. Acquire the ability to join and to split sentences with the appropriate use of
conjunctions.
3. Understand the concept of and expand ones vocabulary through an appropriate use of
homonyms and homophones.
4. Develop the ability to analyse basic poetic structures such as the use of form,
language, allusion, imagery and rhythm.
5. Appreciate and learn the use of humour as a literary device.
6. Develop the skill of comparing and contrasting ones own points with that of another.

ACTI VI TI ES:
Class Discussions
Reading Exercises
1. Write a composition (350-400) words on the following topic:
Television addiction is killing the joys of family/social life. Express your views
on it with a few striking examples around you
2. Imagine that you come to school by availing public transport and there are only
very few buses on your route. Write a letter to the C.E.O of SBS, pointing out all
the difficulties you and other students are undergoing.

AUGUST

CONTENT:
PAPER I LANGUAGE
Writing skills:
o Narrative Essays
o Comprehension passages
Grammar:
o Conjunctions
o Articles
Karma -- Khushwant Singh

1. Develop the skill of penning down ones thoughts in a creative and structured manner.
2. Develop the ability of critically evaluating ones responses with anothers.
3. Develop an understanding of how socio-economic, historical and political influences
have an impact on a writer and how these are reflected in a literary piece.
4. Develop the ability of refining a literary answer by adding, rearranging or deleting
ideas.
5. Discuss the effectiveness of the writers use of literary elements.

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SEMESTER - I I
OCTOBER

CONTENT:
PAPER I LANGUAGE
Writing skills:
o Narrative Essays
o Comprehension passages
Grammar:
o Articles
o Figures of Speech
The Chowgarh Tigers Jim Corbett
A Boys Best Friend ---Issac Asimov

1. Acquire the skill of drafting formal letters using the appropriate format.
2. Develop the ability to analyze the mood, interesting phrases and variations of rhyme.
3. Develop the ability to identify the theme of a literary piece.
4. Polish ones literary sensibility in order to learn to read between the lines.
5. Draw a parallel between the theme of the poem and literary pieces with similar
thematic concerns
6. Learn to organize and present answers in a coherent and well-reasoned manner
supported with all the appropriate details.

ACTI VI TI ES:
Class Discussions
Reading Exercises
1. Figures of Speech
2. Comprehension Passage

NOVEMBER

CONTENT:
PAPER I LANGUAGE
Writing skills:
o Argumentative Essays
Grammar:
o Figures of Speech
o Degrees of Comparison

The Inchcape Rock -Robert Southey

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The Umbrella Man- Roald Dahl

1. Analyze arguments and viewpoints forwarded for validity, reliability and supporting
evidence.
2. Develop ones powers of logical and analytical reasoning in order to assert and sustain
a particular point of view in an argumentative essay.
3. Develop the skill of analyzing a poem by graduating from perception to in-depth
analysis and interpretation.
4. Develop communicative competence through a detailed discussion of each aspect of a
literary piece.
ACTI VI TI ES:
Class Discussions
Reading Exercises

ASSI GNMENT:
Picture Composition

HOLI DAY ASSI GNMENT:
Study the picture given and write a story or description or an account of what it
suggests to you.

JANUARY

CONTENT:
PAPER I LANGUAGE
Writing skills:
o Imaginative Essays
o Informal Letter Writing-Revision
o Comprehension passages-Revision
Grammar:
o Degrees of Comparison
Girls Mrinal Pande

1. Develop the skill of penning down ones point of view in an intelligible and informed
manner.
2. Develop the art of writing informal letters in an engaging manner by using an
appropriate intimate and informal tone.
3. Develop a level of comfort with the figures of speech in order to express oneself in a
myriad number of ways.
4. Develop the ability to identify and use figurative language, such as, similes,
metaphors, personification, apostrophe, hyperbole, idioms and puns, as per the given
context.

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ACTI VI TI ES:
Work Book Completion
Reading Exercises
Class Discussion

FEBRUARY

CONTENT:
PAPER I LANGUAGE
Writing skills:
o Essay writing -- revision
o Letter Writing -- revision
Grammar revision

1. Compose a variety of narrative, descriptive, argumentative and imaginative writing
forms appropriate to topic, purpose and audience.
2. Hone the ability to initiate stimulating and interesting discussions in class.
3. Develop an understanding of the poetic devices and figurative language used in the
poem.
4. Analyze the use of form, language, allusion, imagery and rhythm.

ACTI VI TI ES:
Class Discussions
Reading Exercises

GRAMMAR REVI SI ON

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MATHEMATICS

SEMESTER - I

APRIL

CONTENT:
Chapters: 1. Pure Arithmetic
(i) Number system ( only rationalization)
(ii) Squares & square root
(iii) Exponents

1. Student acquires the necessary skills to do calculations using simple and easy method.
2. Learning to calculate with ease and speed.

ACTI VI TI ES:
Selected exercises from the textbook to be solved as homework.

MAY

CONTENT:
Chapters: 1. Algebra
(i) Special products: Expansions
(ii) Factorization: a
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2. Geometry
(i) Angles
(ii) Parallel lines
(iii) Triangles and Isosceles triangles

1. Students learn prescribed algebraic formulae and apply the knowledge to new
problems.
2. To develop ability to interpret algorithm for finding unknown angles.

REFERENCE:
List of suggested reading;
Foundation mathematics by R.S.Aggarwal

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JULY

CONTENT:
Chapters: 1. Pure Arithmetic
Ratio & proportion

2. Algebra
(i) Linear equations in one variable
(ii) Simultaneous equations

1. Studying the contents will enable the students to solve real life problems involving
ratio and proportion.
2. To acquire knowledge of specified formulae and to learn their practical application in
solving real life problems.

REFERENCE:

ACTI VI TI ES:

AUGUST

CONTENT:
Chapters: Geometry
(i) Congruency of triangles
(ii) Percentages
(iii) Statistics- Pie chart, histograms

1. To understand the axioms for congruency.
2. Interpreting data from statistical graphs.
3. Studying the contents will enable the students to solve real life problems involving
percentage.

REFERENCE:

ACTI VI TI ES:

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SEPTEMBER

Term I examinations

SEMESTER - I I
OCTOBER

CONTENTS:
Chapters: 1. Geometry
(i) Quadrilaterals (properties with lines of symmetry)
(ii) Construction of quadrilaterals and triangles

2. Mensuration
(i) Perimeter and area of plane figures
(ii) Solids- Volume and Surface area

1. To acquires computational skills and learns the prescribed formulae.
2. Application of mathematical formulae to real life problems.
3. Students draw figures according to specification with accuracy.
4. Enabling the pupil to handle geometrical instruments with ease and proficiency.

REFERENCE:

ACTI VI TI ES:

NOVEMBER

CONTENT:
Chapters: 1. Pure arithmetic

a) Profit, loss & discount
b) Simple interest

2. Linear inequations

1. Learn to compute Simple interest, Profit, loss and Discount
2. To gain knowledge on plotting linear inequations on a numberline.

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JANUARY

CONTENTS:
Chapters: 1. Algebra
Simplification of Algebraic expression
HCF and LCM
2. Geometry
Pythagoras theorem (direct sums only)

1. Enabling the pupil to handle geometrical instruments with ease and proficiency.
2. Students gain basic knowledge of circles and are able to solve the sums.

LI ST OF SUGGESTED READI NG:
1. ICSE Mathematics by M.L. Aggarwal

ASSI GNMENT:
Class test will be conducted as part of internal assessment.

FEBRUARY

CONTENT:
Chapters: 1. Set theory
(i) Basic concepts
(ii) Venn diagrams

1. To enable students to understand basic set concepts such as union and intersection.
2. To enable students to draw Venn diagrams in solving problems.

REFERENCE:

ASSI GNMENT:
Class test will be conducted as part of internal assessment.

MARCH

**Revision**
Second Term Exams

Note: Chapters deleted are either done in class VII or will be done in class IX.

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PHYSICS

APRIL

CONTENTS:
Chapter 1 : The Universe

The Sun, Planets, Galaxy, Constellations
Natural and artificial satellites
Eclipses of sun and moon

MAY

CONTENTS:
Chapter 3: Heat

Flow of heat, factors affecting the quantity of heat
required to raise the temp.
Units of heat, sp.heat capacity, heat capacity
Conductors, insulators
Melting and boiling point

JULY

CONTENTS:
Chapter 2: Light

Refraction, refractive index
Lenses, passage of ray of light through glass slab and prism
Dispersion, defects in eyes
Optical instruments

AUGUST

CONTENTS:
Chapter 4: More about Solids , Liquids and Gases

Kinetic theory of matters, pressure

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Archimedes principle, laws of floatation
Surface tension
Conduction and convection

SEPTEMBER

** Revision**
First Semester Exams

PHYSICS PROJ ECT:
PowerPoint presentation
Working Model
Any topic from syllabus

OCTOBER

CONTENTS:
Chapter 5 : More about Energy

Different forms of energy, renewable and nonrenewable
Sources of energy, alternative sources of energy
Air pollution, conservation of energy

NOVEMBER

CONTENTS:
Chapter 6: Static Electricity

Charge, types of charges, charging by friction
Particles in atom, an electroscope
Electrostatic repulsion and attraction

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

CONTENTS:
Chapter 7: Magnetism and Electricity

Properties of Magnets, magnetic lines of force
Magnetic field of earth, electromagnets,
electric bell, current carrying conductor,
Right hand rule, electromagnetic induction.

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MARCH

**Revision**
Second Semester Exams

PHYSICS PROJ ECTS:
PowerPoint presentation
Working Model

CHEMISTRY

APRIL

CONTENT:
CHAPTER1 A, B & C
Matter
Atoms and Molecules
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

understand the classification of matter
differentiate between elements, compounds and mixtures
study the different techniques of separation of mixtures

ACTI VI TY:
List all the apparatus in the laboratory

MAY

CONTENT:
CHAPTER1. D
Basic Chemistry: Terminology and reactions

differentiate between Physical and chemical change
apply this knowledge to understand physical and chemical changes occurring around
him
acquire the skill of writing equations

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ACTI VI TY:
Worksheet to fill in symbol & valency.

JULY

CONTENT:
CHAPTER 2 & 4
Air and Burning
Oxygen
(Recap of topics done in class 7)

The student is able to recall:
properties of oxygen
composition of air

ASSI GNMENT:
Worksheet based on the above topics

ACTI VI TY:
To test for oxygen in the laboratory

AUGUST

CONTENT:
CHAPTER 5
Acids, Bases and Salts

The student is able to
understand the concept of acids, bases and salts.
differentiate between them.
differentiate between acids and bases using indicators.
study reactions of a metal on acid.
understand how bases are prepared.

ACTI VI TY:
Detection of acids and bases using litmus paper

OCTOBER

CONTENT:
CHAPTER 8

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Hydrocarbons An elementary study

understand the term Hydrocarbon
differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons
study the preparation, properties and uses of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.

ACTI VI TY:
3 D model of an alkane

NOVEMBER

CONTENT:
CHAPTER 3
Water

study the water cycle
study the composition of water
study the physical and chemical properties of water
acquire the skill to test for water in the laboratory
KEY TERMS
Crystallisation
Crystals
Solution

ACTI VI TY:
An experiment to test for water in the lab.

JANUARY

CONTENT:
CHAPTER 7
Metals and alloys

differentiate between metals and non metals
list the properties of metals and non metals
understand the chemical properties of metals
understand the uses of some important metals
understand the composition ,properties and uses of alloys
recognize the importance of conservation of metals

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ACTI VI TY:
Use of e-software to see the processes involved in extraction of metals

FEBRUARY

CONTENT:
CHAPTER 6
ELECTROLYSIS

understand the mechanism of electrolysis
understand the application of electrolysis in industry
differentiate between conductor and electrolyte
KEY TERMS
Electrolyte
Strong electrolyte
Weak electrolyte
Non -electrolyte
Electrolysis
Electrodes
Anode
Anion
Cathode
Cation
Electrolytic cell

ACTI VI TY:
SET UP A MODEL OF AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL

CHEMI STRY MODEL PAPER
SECTION I (40 MARKS)
(All questions are compulsory)

Question 1

A. Explain the following terms :
1. Reducing agent
2. Valency
3. Liquefaction
4. Strong acid
5. Sublimation

B. Differentiate between each of the following:
(One point of difference)

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1. Oxidation and Reduction
2. Exothermic and Endothermic reaction
3. Bases and Alkalis
4. Atomic number and Mass number

C. Write the chemical formula for each of the following:
1. Potassium sulphite
2. Sodium zincate
3. Mercurous hydroxide
4. Ferric chloride
5. Chromium sulphate
6. Magnesium phosphate

D. State the technique of separation for each of the following:
1. Charcoal and sulphur
2. Petrol and water
3. Ammonium chloride and sand
4. Iron and copper particles
5. Salt from sea water.

E. Balance the following equations:

1) Al + Ag NO3 Al (NO3)3 + Ag

2) CuSO4+ Al Al2(SO4)3 + Cu

3) C6H12O6 C2H5OH + CO2

4) FeS2 + O2 Fe2O3 + SO2

5) H2S + SO2 H2O + S

F. Give one example for each of the following types of reaction
1. Double decomposition
2. Catalytic reaction
3. Simple displacement
4. Neutralization reaction
5. Synthesis

G. Write the electronic configuration for each of the elements given below:
1. Aluminium
2. Chlorine
3. Nitrogen
4. Calcium
5. Neon

H. Name the product /s formed in each of the reactions given below:
1. A neutral gas obtained when an active metal reacts with dilute acid.
2. The neutral product formed when a candle burns in air.
3. The alkali formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water.
4. The metal obtained on thermal decomposition of Mercury [II] oxide.
5. A poisonous, neutral gas obtained when zinc oxide is reduced by coke.

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SECTION II (40 MARKS)
(Answer any 4 out of 6 questions)

Question 2

A. With the help of a neat and well labeled diagram explain the formation of Magnesium
Oxide.

I. Explain what happens when:
1. A Sublimable solid is heated.
2. A mixture of methyl alcohol and water is taken in a distillation flask attached with
a fractionating column, a condenser and a receiver. The flask is then
carefullyheated.
3. A candle is made to burn in air and the products passed through a U tube
containing anhydrous copper sulphate and a flask containing lime water
respectively.

II. State the atomic number and mass number of each of the following elements
1. Silicon
2. Potassium

Question 3

A. Give reasons for the following:
B. The green house effect can be controlled by controlling the sources which release
carbon dioxide into the air.
1) Isotopes have the same number of protons and electrons but differ in the number
of neutrons.
2) Noble gases do not form compounds by loss or gain of electrons or by sharing of
electrons.
3) A pH paper can be used to distinguish between a strong and weak acid.

C. Write balanced equations for each of the following word equations, also mention the
conditions of the reaction:
1) Barium chloride reacts with Sodium sulphate.
2) Action of heat on potassium chlorate.
3) Phosphorous oxide reacts with water.
4) Burning of a piece of iron in oxygen.
5) Oxidation of food.
6) An acidic oxide reacts with water.

Question 4

A. Complete the table given below:
Indicator
Colour change in acid
medium
Colour change in basic
medium
Methyl orange

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Blue to red
Colourless to pink

B. How would you bring about the following conversions:
Support your answer with balanced equations.
1) Sodium chloride from a metallic carbonate
2) Aluminium hydroxide from a salt.
3) A salt from an active metal.
4) Hydrogen sulphide gas using a dil. Acid.
5) Triferric tetra oxide from Iron.

C. Represent the formation of water molecule. (only the product )

Question 5

A. Name the acid or base used:
1) In alkaline batteries.
2) As a source of Vitamin C.
3) In flavouring drinks.
4) In the manufacture of soap.
5) As an antacid.
6) Aqua regia

B. In Ramsays experiment, air is passed through a series of apparatus (bulbs A, B, C, D)
containing different chemicals. State the function of each of the chemicals present in
the bulbs present in A, B, C, D.

Question 6

A. Explain the term Redox reaction. Give reasons why photosynthesis is considered a
redox reaction.
B. State a method to separate the following mixtures :
C. Two solid mixtures one of which sublimes
a) A solid solid mixture containing a soluble solid in the liquid component.
b) A liquid liquid mixture containing two immiscible liquids having different
densities.
c) A solid solid mixture containing an insoluble solid in the liquid component.

D. In the reactions given below ,name the oxidized product and the reduced product.
i) PbO + C -------- Pb + CO
ii) CuSO4 + Zn ------ ZnSO4 + Cu
iii) H2S + Cl2 -------- 2HCl + S

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Question 7

A. With the help of a well labeled diagram explain the term Interconversion of matter.
Explain each process.

B. In the laboratory preparation of Oxygen using Hydrogen peroxide:

C. Name the catalyst used, what is the role of the catalyst?
1) Write a balanced equation to show this preparation.
2) What is the method used to collect this gas?
3) How would you confirm that the gas collected is oxygen?

D. State the number of protons ,electrons and neutrons in each of the following atoms:
i) Atom A [ At. No. = 4 , Mass no. = 9 ]
ii) Atom B [ At. No. = 15 , Mass no. = 31 ]

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BIOLOGY

SEMESTER - I
APRIL

CONTENT:
Chapter 3 Cell :The Unit Of Life

VERI FI ABLE OUTCOME:

After the completion of these chapters, students will:
Learn about the different types of cells in plants and animals.
Learn about difference between plant and animal cell morphology.

PRACTI CAL ACTI VI TY:
To see cells slides under microscope, work sheets.

MAY

CONTENT:
Chapter 4 Tissues: Plant and Animal Tissues

Learn about various types of tissues found in plants and animals.

To see slides of different types of tissues under the microscope.

JULY

CONTENT:
Chapter 5 Vegetative Propagation and Micropropagation
Chapter 6 The Flower

Learn propagation, flower structure.

Practical Activity
To study Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower structure.

PROJ ECTS
Make a chart to show different parts of flower.
Make a chart to show the role of stems in vegetative propagation.

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AUGUST

CONTENT:
Chapter 7 Pollination and Fertilization

Study about advantages and disadvantages of self and cross pollination.
Learn about agents of pollination and the characteristics features of flowers pollinated
by various agents.

Group discussion, Worksheet.

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER

CONTENT:
Chapter 8 Seeds-Structure and Germination
Chapter 11 Five Kingdom Classification

Learn about structure, germination types and conditions for seed germination of dicot
and monocot seeds.
Learn about distinguishing characteristics of different invertebrate phyla and vertebrate
classes.

Observe seeds, their germination and write their salient features.

JANUARY FEBRUARY

CONTENT:
Chapter 12 Economic Importance of Bacteria and Fungi

Learn about economic importance of Bacteria and Fungi.

MARCH

REVISION

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HISTORY & CIVICS

TERM - I
APRIL

CONTENT:
History: Chp.1: Decline of the Mughal Empire
Chp. 2: Rise of Regional Powers and the Marathas

The pupils are able to:
Explain the factors responsible for the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Trace the emergence of independent and semi-independent states during this period.
Recall between whom the Third Battle of Panipat was fought.
Recall who the Peshwas were.
Examine the rise and expansion of Maratha Power during the 18
th
century.

MAY

CONTENT:
Civics: Chp.1: World as a Global Community
History: Chp.3: The Europeans in India and the Anglo French Struggle

1. Trace the reasons for overpopulation.
2. Explain the harmful consequences of air, water, soil and noise pollution.
3. Discuss Indias idea of disarmament.
4. Trace the rise and growth of the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French trading
companies in India.
5. Trace the reasons behind Anglo French conflict.
6. Discuss the causes behind English success and French failure
7. Trace the events that led to the Battle of Plassey.
8. Explain how the Anglo-French rivalry culminated in the three Carnatic Wars.
9. Discuss how the Dual System of Government enabled the English East India
Company to become the real master of Bengal.
10. Explain the Doctrine of Lapse.
11. Explain the causes of the failure of the Indian princes.

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JULY

CONTENT:
History: Chp.4: Establishment of the British Empire
Civics: Chp.2: International Cooperation: The UNO and How It Works

1 Trace the expansion of British territories upto 1798
2 Trace the expansion of British territories under Lord Wellesly
3 Discuss the expansion of British empire till 1848 and the wars waged against
the various Indian powers.
4 Explain the Doctrine of Lapse.
5 Explain the Subsidiary Alliance.
6 Discuss the war with Marathas.
7 Recall when and for what purpose the UN was established.
8 Explain the features of the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and
Social Council and the International Court of Justice.

AUGUST

CONTENT:
History: Chp.5: Impact of the British rule in India
Civics: Chp.3: UN Agencies and the Role of UNO

1. Explain how English education affected the people of India.
2. Explain how Christian missions influenced Hindu society.
3. Trace the Cultural Impact of British Rule on India.
4. Discuss the Social Impact of British Rule on India.
5. Trace how introduction of modern means of transport and communication influenced
the Indian society.
6. Discuss the role of Specialised Agenciesof the UNO.
7. Discuss the role and function of various specialized agencies like the UNESCO
UNICEF, WHO, FAO and the World Bank.

TERM - I I
OCTOBER

CONTENT:
History: Chp.6: Social and Religious Reform Movements
Civics: Chp.4: India and her neighbours

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1. Trace the contributions of social reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy Ramakrishna,
Vivekananda, Jyotiba Phule etc.
2. Discuss the Reform Movements among the Sikh, Parsis etc.
3. Discuss what India and Pakistan have in common.
4. Recall the Simla Agreement.
5. Recall why the SAARC was established.
6. Describe the common bonds that India shares with Sri Lanka.
7. Discuss Indo-Pak relations since 1947.
8. Describe the emergence of Bangladesh.
9. Discuss Indias relation with various other neighbouring countries like
Bhutan,Maldives etc.

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

CONTENT:
History: Chp.7: The American Revolution
Chp.8: The French Revolution and Napolean

1. Recall what was meant by the Boston Tea Party.
2. Discuss the causes of the War of American Independence.
3. Discuss the results of the War of American Independence
12. Recall the French philosophers and their ideas.
13. Trace the causes of the French Revolution.
14. Recall the immediate cause of the Revolution.
15. Describe the steps taken by Napoleon to reorganize Germany.
16. Recall the Code Napoleon.
17. Explain the Continental System introduced by Napoleon.

JANUARY

CONTENT:
History: Chp.8: The US Civil War and Abraham Lincoln

1. Recall the Doctrine of Nullification.
2. Explain why the Southern states wanted slavery.
3. Explain the main causes of the US Civil War.
4. Trace the important results of the Civil War.
5. Trace Lincolns political career from his candidacy to the State Legislature, to
Presidentship.

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FEBRUARY

CONTENT:
History: Chp.10: Nationalism in Europe
Revision for Semester 2 Exam

MODEL PAPER
MARKS: 80

PART A (HISTORY) (50 Marks)

Q 1. Answer the following:- (10)
1. Who was the founder of the independent state of Hyderabad? (1)
2. When and between whom was the third battle of Panipat fought? (2)
3. Who were the signatories to the treaty of Allahabad? When was it signed? (2)
4. Who prepared the draft for the Declaration of Independence? (1)
5. Which foreign powers supported the Americans in their War of Independence?
(1)
6. What was the Ordinance of Secession? (2)

Q2. Match the following: (10)
1. Mir Qasim a. The Abolitionist Movement
2. Harriet Becher Stower b. French General
3. Emancipation Proclamation c. Ranjit Singh
4. Member of the first Continental Congress d. A Dutch Settlement
5. Sikhs e. Doctrine of Nullification
6. Surat f. Uncle Toms Cabin
7. Chinsura g. Samuel Adams
8. W.L. Garrison h. An English Settlement
9. Robert Hayne i. Abraham Lincoln
10. Dupleix j. made trade free for all in Bengal

Q3. Give short answers to the following:- (4)
1. What was the Boston Tea Party?
2. Who were the Peshwas?

Q4. Answer any four? (4x4=16)
1. Why is the Battle of Buxar considered as one of the decisive battle in the history of
India? (4)
2. Who was the most powerful Peshwas of the Marathas? What was his contribution?
(1+3=4)
3. How many colonies was setup by Britain in North America? Regarding the causes
of the War of American Independence explain the role of the Sugar Act. (1+3=4)

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4. Why did the Southern States want Slavery? What kind of life did the slaves lead?
(2+2=4)
5. Who was Abraham Lincoln? What was his main aim after he became the sixteenth
President of the United States? (2+2=4)

Q5. Answer any two:- (5x2=10)
1. Write about any three results of the American War of Independence. (5)
2. How did differences develop between the English and Siraj-ud-daullah? What do
you understand by the Dual System of Government? (2+3=5)
3. Who was the most powerful ruler of the Rajput states in the 18th century? Discuss
two of his contributions in the fields of art and science. Which powers and regional
states were the rivals of the Rajputs? (2+2+1=5)

PART B (CIVICS) (30 Marks)

Q6. Write short answers:- (10)
1. Define trade. Mention the different types of trade? (1+1)
2. Define Absolute Poverty. (1)
3. Name the two agencies that help in globalization. (2)
4. Which agency has received a noble peace prize in 1965? (1)
5. What is the purpose of UNESCO? (2)
6. Which agency set up the Delhi Public Library? (1)
7. Where is the headquarters of WHO? (1)

Q7. Answer any four: (5x4=20)
1. Who spoke of Polluter Pays Principle? What are the sources of radiation?
(1+3=4)
2. What is disarmament? Name the three types of disarmament? (2+2=4)
3. Who enunciated the Panchsheel and where? State the principles of Panchsheel?
(2+2=4)
4. What is the composition of the General Assembly? What is the present
membership number? What are its functions? (1+1+2=4)
5. Name the first specialized agency of the U.N. When was it setup? What was its
aim?

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GEOGRAPHY

APRIL

CONTENT:
1. WEATHER AND CLIMATE
2. PRACTICAL STUDY OF CLIMATE

Learns about the difference between Weather and climate.
Acquire knowledge about the various elements of weather.
Learns about various weather recording instruments.

ACTI VI TI ES:
A class discussion on the chapters learnt.
Work sheet no:1
Collection of weather report for 15 days

MAY

CONTENT:
3. EUROPE: THE LAND AND ITS RESOURCES

Acquire knowledge about the location and important physical features of Europe.

ACTI VI TI ES:
A class discussion on the chapters learnt
List all the new terms learnt
Map work on physical features of Europe.

JULY

CONTENT:
4. EUROPE: PEOPLE AND THEIR ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
5. BANGALORE: THE SILICON VALLEY OF INDIA

To analyze the factors responsible for economic activities in Europe.
Examine the population distribution of Europe.
To gain knowledge about the emergence of IT industry in Bangalore.

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ACTI VI TI ES:
Map work on Europe

AUGUST

CONTENT:
6. ASIA: THE LAND AND ITS RESOURCES
7. ASIA: PEOPLE

To acquire knowledge about the facts of the country Asia.
Acquire knowledge about the location and important physical features of Asia.

ACTI VI TI ES:
Map work on Asia and India.

SEPTEMBER

* I SEMESTER EXAMINATION *

OCTOBER

CONTENT:
8. INDIA: RELIEF FEATURE AND DRAINAGE
9. INDIA: FAUNA

Evaluate the relief features of India and its importance.
To analyze the climate and various factors affecting the wildlife of the nation.

ACTI VI TI ES:
Map work on India.

NOVEMBER

CONTENT:
10. PLANTATIONS IN KERALA
11. COTTON TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN MUMBAI

To analyze the factors responsible for the economic activities in Kerala and Mumbai.

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ACTI VI TI ES:
Encourage pupils to do a project work on any one of these topics

JANUARY

CONTENT:
12. WHEAT CULTIVATION IN PUNJAB
13. MOISTURE AND PRECIPITATION

Examine the wheat cultivation distribution of Punjab.
To comprehend and learn about the interesting facts of the Pressure belts and winds.
To reason out the problems faced by the countries due to winds and precipitation.

ACTI VI TI ES:
List all the new terms learnt.
A class discussion on the chapter learnt.
Drawing contour map to represent various relief features.

FEBRUARY

CONTENT:
14. INDIA: CLIMATE

To acquire knowledge about the climatic conditions India.
To understand the different types of rainfall in India.
To understand the climate and various factors affecting the climate of the nation

ACTI VI TI ES:
Map work on the rainfall distribution of India.

MARCH

CONTENT:
REVISION

* II SEMESTER EXAMINATION *

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FRENCH

APRIL - MAY

TOPICS :
1. La France
2. Au Lyce
3. La Famille

GRAMMAI RE:
Definit and ibdefinit article.
Patitive article.
Feminine and plural of nouns,
Feminine /placement of adjectives.
Present /future tense/
Demonstrative adjectives/possessive adjectives
Prepositions

JULY

TOPICS:
4. Une journe bien rgle
5. Les saisons

GRAMMAI RE:
past tense (transitive and intransitive verbs)
imperative phrases

AUGUST

TOPICS:
6. Voyages.
7. La rentre

GRAMMAI RE:
Prepositions of places
La phrases interrogative
Il +infinitive

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SEPTEMBER

Rvision :

OCTOBER

TOPICS :
Largent de poche
Faire des achets

GRAMMAI RE:
Using ne..rien,ne..pas, nejamais, nepersonne.
Imperfect tense
Imperect or past perfect
Direct object
Emphatic pronouns
Interrogative pronouns
Comparative and superlative.

NOVEMBER

TOPIC:
Les loisirs et les sports

GRAMMAI RE:
Future proche/pass rcent.
Personal pronoun.

JANUARY

TOPIC :
Les ftes

GRAMMAI RE:
Qui,que
Dont,ou
Relative ponoun.

FEBRUARY

Rvision :

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TAMIL

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2013 2014

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COMPUTER APPLICATION

APRIL - MAY

CONTENTS:
Spreadsheet Software (Microsoft Excel)

To create, manipulate, test, interrogate and present data using a spreadsheet model
cut, copy, paste, drag and drop, fill manually verify data entry
use mathematical operations, for example: add, subtract, multiply, divide, indices
use absolute and relative references, named cells, named ranges and nested formulae
use functions, for example: sum, average, maximum, minimum, integer, rounding,
counting, if, countif, sumif, and use nested functions.
adjust row height, column width, cell sizes so that all data,
labels, and formulae are fully visible
use features, for example: bold, underline, italic and colour/shading to enhance the
spreadsheet
set titles, use headers and footers, align data and labels appropriately
format numeric data to display the number of decimal places, a variety of currencies,
percentages
set the spreadsheet to display formulae and values, adjust column width and row
height, hide rows and columns
select the graph or chart type, enhance the graph or chart by changing the colour
scheme or patterns, extract a pie chart segment
adjust page orientation to portrait or landscape

ASSI GNMENTS:
To find grades scored in different subjects based on Marks.
To create times table
Worksheets based on learning objectives

JULY- AUGUST

CONTENTS:
Arrays
Searching and Sorting in Arrays.

To learn the usage of arrays and necessity of searching and sorting techniques.

ASSI GNMENTS:
Enter data into the array

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Print data from the array
Sort a list of numbers in ascending / descending order
Sort a list of names in alphabetical order.

SEPTEMBER

First Semester Examination

OCTOBER- NOVEMBER

CONTENTS:
Object Oriented Programming System (OOPS)
Object
Abstraction
Three salient features of OOPS - Inheritance, Encapsulation and Polymorphism
Class
Byte Code
JVM
Characteristics of Java
Types of Java Programs
Blue J - its advantage.

Understanding the concepts of OOPS and environment for java.

JANUARY

CONTENTS:
Class as a basis of all Computation in Java
Methods in Java
If Else Construct.

Understanding the concepts of Java and to be able to write small programs using BlueJ.

ASSI GNMENTS:
Notes and Worksheet to be given.

FEBRUARY

CONTENTS:
PROJECT COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION

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To implement the techniques learnt for practical purposes.

ASSI GNMENTS:
Project specifications and presentation.

MARCH

Second Semester Examination

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ART

CLASS VI I I (1 hr. a week)

Media: Block making/ Soft pastels/ Poster colours/ Graphite

April / May

Concept of Design & Block printing.

June

Holidays

August / September

Still Life using Soft Pastels
Sept: Exam

October / November

Poster colours - landscape

December

Holidays

January

General Proportion

February / March

Self portrait Graphite

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