Pragati Public School

Holiday Homework

Class VIII (2016-17)Dear students

Holidays are meant for relaxing and rejuvenating , so enjoy them to the fullest ……..! also take up those activities which would help you in your growth and development .Travel, read good books ,take up a sport activity……use your time creatively ,do not let it go waste.

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." -” ― Michael Altshuler

and …do not forget to give some time to studies everyday .Revise and practice the work done in every subject till date.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT

Topic : Global Understanding- Everyday Life in Global Context

The increasingly noticeable global consequences of local action call attention to the fact, that changing the world is everyone’s business. Taking action on global issues locally involves an understanding of the manifold ways in which the local and the global are intertwined. This is the central idea of the 2016 “International Year of Global Understanding” (IYGU).To sensitize our students ,who are the future citizens ,about this issue we have taken it up as the topic of our holiday homework.

SESSION 2016-17FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IICLASS VIIISUBJECTS ALLACTIVITY INDIVIDUALTOPIC GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING- DISASTER MITIGATIONNATURE OF TASK Individual activityLEARNING OBJECTIVES To understand that local events have global impact

To understand that everyone has to contribute to build a habitable environment

To be able to create working models & presentations based on the given topic- soil & noise pollution

DURATION Summer VacationTASK/ TOOLS/ TECHNIQUES Cardboard, charts,pastel sheets etc and other materials required to make the model .EXECUTION OF TASK/ PROCEDURE The students will decide upon a theme based on the topic given to him/her for

making the model The student will prepare the layout for the model. He /she will procure the material required to make the model. He /she will make the model. He/she will analyse the applications of the model and prepare for the viva.

CRITERIA/ RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT Content - 5marks Presentation- 10 marks Originality- 5 marks Values inculcated- 5 marks

VALUES IMPARTED THROUGH THE ACTIVITY The student realizes how important it is to be a part of global village. The student becomes a more aware citizen.

FOLLOW UP The students will discuss what they learnt about soil & noise pollution and how it can be prevented and how it can be controlled.

CLASS : VIII-A HOLIDAY HOME WORK THEME: DISASTER MITIGATION

R.NO TOPICS SCIENCE MATHS S.ST ENGLISH HINDI

1 TO 14

(VIII A)

EARTH QUAKE Make- a model of an earthquake safe building/ any gadget or provision which can save more people during earthquake/ any model of showcasing better and faster evacuation methods during earth quakes / earthquake safe shelter homes for a large number of people.

Find the mean number of Earthquakes of magnitude 5-6, 6-7, 7-8 and 8+ occurred in Asia. Represent the data on the histogram ( 3D model ) on A-3 sheet and explain your model on A-3 sheet.

Make a map on various seismic zones of the world. Prepare a presentation highlighting the precautionary measures to be adopted in these areas for construction of buildings. Also compare the building bye laws followed in India and Japan for the mitigation of seismic effects

(1)Imagine yourself to be a victim and survivor of Nepal earthquake. Write a diary entry in about 200 words with all the details. (2)In an A3 size sheets write a slogan on 'Prevention of Earthquake.' (3) Make a collage on 'Causes of the Earthquake'.'

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15 TO 28

(VIII A)

CYCLONE/TSUNAMI Make-a model showing- building up of a cyclone/devastation caused by a cyclone/ Mitigation technique/ Methods to decrease the damage caused by

Find out economic damages done by the CYCLONE/TSUNAMI in world from 1997 - 2013. Represent the data on Bar Graph ( 3D model ) on A-3 sheet and explain your model

Make a comparison of the causes of frequent occurring of cyclone in North America and Australia. Also include preventive methods followed by both the areas . Show the cyclone

Imagine yourself to be a reporter who had visited the reminiscent of Tsunami affected areas .Take interviews of local residents who are the survivors of Tsunami for a local

1- leqnz vkSj ygjksa ds chp lqukeh ls gq, fouk”k ij ppkZ djrs gq, ckrphr dks laokn :Ik esa fyf[k,A2- lqukeh ds dkj.kksa o mlds cpko ij de ls de 100 “kCnksa

these disasters/Methods to decrease the damage to life & property/a working model showing building up of tsunami waves.

on A-3 sheet. occurring areas of North America and Australia on the world map.

newspaper. (2)Slogan -Preventive measures of Tsunami(A3 size sheet) OR Poster -Causes of Tsunami.(A3 size sheets)

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29 TO 42(VIII

A)

LANDSLIDE Make a model- showing the reasons behind landslides/How the damage is caused by landslides/ human activities as a causative factor of landslides/ Model showcasing preventive measures of landslides

Find out the no. of landslides in the different months of a year 2012 around Asia and depict the data through line graph.

Make a presentation showing the causes of landslide due to advancement of technology and its over use. Also justify how technology can be used for sustainable development and reducing the damage caused by land slide. Show the areas from India and Nepal on a map where land slides are a common geological hazard.

1)Imagine yourself to be a snow-capped mountain. Due to the interference of men landslides occur .Write an auto biography of a mountain and relate how man is responsible for the landslides, stating its causes, effects and solution . (2)Slogan -Afforestation (A3 size sheets) OR Poster -Deforestation & its ill effects.(A3 size sheets)

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R.NO TOPICS SCIENCE MATHS S.ST ENGLISH HINDI

1 TO 14

(VIII B)

AVALANCHE/ CLOUD BURST

Make a model suggesting methods of restoration after the disaster to start normal life/

Find out economic damages done by the AVALANCHE/ CLOUD BURST in India from 1997 -

Make a presentation showing the precaution methods one should follow to save themselves at the time

"Himalayan blizzards and avalanches claim many lives."Write a news paper report on the above mentioned

1- Ckkny vkSj lw;Z ds chp lw[ks ds dkj.k vkSj fouk”k ij gqbZ ppkZ dks

Methods to minimize the damage caused by these disasters

2013. Represent the data on Bar Graph ( 3D model ) on A-3 sheet and explain your model on A-3 sheet.

of avalanche. Also mention the methods followed globally to minimize the damage caused by avalanche. On the map of the world mark the areas from India and USA where avalanche is a frequent phenomenon.

topic in about 150- 200 words with relevant pictures. (2)Slogan- How to prevent man made disaster. (A3 size sheet) (3)Poster- Ways to prevent Avalanches.

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15 TO 28

(VIII B)

FLOOD make a model showcasing- methods to prevent flood/ methods to restore and minimize the effects of flood.

Find out the funds released as flood relief fund for state share and central share from 2010-15 for any 5 states of India. Prepare a comparative histogram ( 3D Model )for the data on A-3 sheet and explain your model on A-3 sheet.

Make a pictorial chart showing the various causes of flood: cloud burst, over flowing of rivers due to continuous rain, cyclonic effect leading to flood in coastal areas. Methods that can be adopted to minimize the damage of life and property from floods. On the map of India show the distribution of areas frequently affected by floods.

1) Imagine yourself to be a tourist , a flood victim, who had met a farmer , another of flood during the rescue process. Write a dialogue between the two victims and how it had affected their lives. (2) Slogan-Prevention of flood.(A3 size sheet) (3)Poster - Causes and effects of flood.(A3 size sheet)

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29 TO 42(VIII

B)

FIRE( NATURAL/ARTIFICIAL)

Make a model- to suggest the prevention of accidental fire/prevention of spreading of fire/ fire proof buildings/evacuation methods in case of a skyscraper on fire (rope way etc)/ Model of

Find out the success of mitigation methods to the loss of life in the case of fire in different countries .Prepare a pie - chart (3D Model ) for the data on A-3 sheet and explain your model on A-3 sheet.

Make a presentation on causes of spreading fire and how can we prevent fire from spreading. Make a chart to show how to use fire extinguisher and evacuate people in case of fire.

(1)Write an article on Forest fire in Uttarakhand -Its causes, effects and prevention. (2) Slogan-Fire preventive measures.(A3 size sheet) (3)Poster- Causes of forest fire & its effect in the wild life.

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Uttarakhand forest fire -causes and consequences.

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R.NO TOPICS SCIENCE MATHS S.ST ENGLISH HINDI

1 TO 14 (VIII

C)

DROUGHT Make a model -to depict the various methods that cause drought/ methods to conserve water at home/ Gadgets to decrease water wastage/ideal irrigation methods/bawri system and its benefits

Find out the depth of water table in different areas of Delhi. Find out the drop % from 10 years ago to now. Represent your data on the 3D map of Delhi and explain your model on A-3 sheet.

Make a pictorial chart showing the faulty methods of agriculture leading to drought. Various traditional methods followed in India to conserve water as gulskuls, Tankas, drip irrigation, inundation channels. How the global advancement in technology leads to conservation of water. Show the drought hit areas of India on a map. (A3 size sheets)

1)Imagine yourself to be a bird, the victim of drought. Write an autobiography of a bird , stating the adverse effect of drought on animals and nature with in 150-200 words. 2) Slogan -Conservation of resources (A3 size sheets) OR Poster - Preventive measures for drought .(A3 size sheets)

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15 TO 28 (VIII

C)

TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS

Make a model showcasing- the different types of accidents on roads & their reasons/ Futuristic technologies to prevent such accidents/ ways to decrease the use of fuel & pollution

How safe are trains than other mode of transportation ? Compare the data on a double bar histogram ( 3D model ).

Make a pictorial chart showing the various types of road, rail, and air accidents. Also mention how the advance technology can prevent these accidents. Make a handout to generate awareness among the people telling them about the new rules and

1)Imagine yourself to be a spectator of an accident which took place in front of your eyes. Write a diary entry in not more than 150 words stating your feelings, also give an account of how the accident took place , the reasons & result of it. 2)Slogan -Road Safety

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related to the vehicles/safety watch for deaf pedestrians

regulation that have been introduced for dealing with road accidents.(A3 size sheets)

rules. (A3 size sheets) OR Poster-Preventive measures on road accidents.(A3 size sheets)

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29 TO 42(VIII

C)

MEDICAL DISASTERS

Make a model to showcase- factors leading spreading of epidemic from one region to other/ different epidemics & their symptoms/ new age medicines & techniques to combat the diseases

Find out the success of mitigation methods to the loss of life in the case of medical disaster in different countries .Prepare a pie - chart (3D Model ) for the data on A-3 sheet and explain your model on A-3 sheet.

Make a presentation on various types of diseases caused due to overuse of technology. Also mention how industrialization leads to pollution and diseases. Make a chart to show ways of living a healthy life style by including balanced diet and yoga in the daily routine. (A3 size sheets)

1)Imagine yourself to be a medical student gone for free medical check up in a remote village suffering from some epidemic. Write a report in not more than 150 words stating your experience and give an account of the epidemic along with the medicines and techniques to cure people. 2)Slogan -Preventive measures for epidemics. OR Poster -Causes of epidemics.

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