Ncert Revised Calendar 2020 Middle Section PDF

Alternative Academic
Calendar for Students

Upper Primary
Foreword
In this period of Covid-19, which is declared as a global pandemic, our

teachers, parents and students have to remain at homes to prevent its spread
in the community. In this situation, it is our responsibility to provide them
with multiple alternative ways of learning at home through interesting
activities. It is necessary because in the present environment of stress, we not
only have to keep our children busy but also maintain continuity of their
learning in their new classes. In this context, NCERT has developed an
Alternative Academic Calendar for all the stages of school education.
Initially, this calendar is prepared for four weeks, which may be
extended further. In this calendar the themes/topics have been selected from
syllabus and are linked with the learning outcomes. Guidelines have been
developed for conducting interesting activities based on these learning
outcomes. But it is a matter of fact that many teachers and parents only have
simple mobile phones as a tool available at their homes and all the teachers
and students do not have virtual classroom facility. In view of this the
activities are designed and presented in such a way that many activities can
be conducted by the parents and students on their own after talking to the
teachers over phone. The teachers can contact parents and students using a
range of tools starting from simple mobile phones to internet based diverse
technological tools for giving them the appropriate guidelines for conducting
these activities given in the calendar.
This calendar includes not only generic guidelines and subject specific
activities, but also detailed material on the use of different technological and
social media tools as well as strategies for reducing stress and anxiety in the
present time. This guideline also contains activities related to art education
and health and physical education. It also includes reference of many learning
resources along with textbooks.
This calendar is flexible and suggestive.The teachers can implement this
taking into consideration the contexts and needs of the State/UT. This
calendar has been developed by the faculty members of all the constituent
units of the NCERT including NIE, CIET, PSSCIVE and all the five RIEs using
on–line platforms such as WhatsApp, Google Hang-out, Zoom, etc., for
discussion and feedback. Their hard work is commendable.
For implementing this calendar, SCERT and the Directorate of
Education may form teams including faculty members from DIETs and School
Principals, who can continuously follow-up and provide support to teachers
using mobile phones and other accessible technological tools and social
media.
I hope, this calendar will be useful for teachers and parents in creating
a very conducive learning environment at home for the students so that they
can learn in a very meaningful and joyful way.
Suggestions of the concerned stakeholders are welcomed for further
improving this calendar. Suggestions and feedback may be sent to
director.ncert.@nic.in and cgncert2019@gmail.com.
HRUSHIKESH SENAPATY
Director
New Delhi National Council of Education
April 2020 Research and Training
Acknowledgements
The National Council of Educational Research and Training is grateful to Shri

Amit Khare, Secretary, SE&L and Higher Education, MHRD, Smt. Anita
Karwal, Chairperson, CBSE, Shri Rakesh Sanwal, Additional Secretary,
MHRD, Ms. LS Changsan, Joint Secretary, MHRD, Shri RC Meena, Joint
Secretary, MHRD, Shri Santosh Mall, Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya
Sangathan, Shri Bishwajit Kumar Singh, Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya
Samiti and Prof. Chandra Bhushan Sharma, Chairman, NIOS for their
guidance, support and suggestions for the improvement of this academic
calendar.
The Council extends its heartfelt thanks to the heads of its constituent
units, Joint Director, CIET, Joint Director, PSSCIVE and Principals of all the
five RIEs and Heads of its concerned NIE departments, viz., Department of
Elementary Education, Department of Teacher Education, Department of
Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education, Department of
Education in Arts and Aesthetics and also to Dean (Academic), because this
work could not be completed without their coordination and contribution of
their faculty members. The Council is grateful to Head, Publication Division
and his team for the editing and designing of the entire document and giving
it the final shape.
The Council is also thankful to Ms. Shveta Rao for the cover page
design.
Contents
Introductory Note 1
General Guidelines for Implementing Weekly Plan (for four weeks) 4
Subject-wise Weekly Academic Calendar 8
CLASS VI
English 10
Mathematics 13
Science 15
हिन्दी 17
Urdu 18
Social Studies
a. History 19
b. Geography 22
c. Social and Political Life 24
CLASS VII
English 25
Urdu 29
Mathematics 30
Science 32
Social Science
a. History 37
b. Geography 38
CLASS VIII
English 41
Urdu 46
Mathematics 47
Science 49
Social Science
a. History 52
b. Geography 54
संस्कृत (कक्षा-छठी से आठवी) 56
Arts Education 58
Health and Physical Education 69
Annexure-I 81
Social Media for Synchronous and Asynchronous
Communication: Guidelines for Teachers and Educators
Annexure-II 88
Guidelines to Cope with Stress and Anxiety
in the Present Situation
Annexure-III 97
Pre-vocational Activities
Annexure-IV 103
Sargam Teentaal
Sargam Jhaptaal
ALTERNATIVE ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR
STUDENTS AT THE UPPER PRIMARY STAGE
Guidelines for Studying at Home for
Teachers, Parents and School Principals
INTRODUCTORY NOTE
India and the world are facing an enormous crisis due to COVID-19. India as
a country is under lockdown, so is the condition in most of the cities and
states around the world. Medical care professionals, security personnel and
people related to delivering essential services are working round the clock to
tide over the crisis and all efforts are being made to control the spread of the
virus. Schools, Colleges and Universities are closed. Students are confined to
their homes, and so are teachers and parents. In order to engage students
meaningfully teacher educators, teachers and parents need to find ways to
deal with this unprecedented situation arising out of lockdown and undertake
educational activities to support learning at home.
How could this be made possible? The first thought would perhaps be
homework or home assignments. However, the concept of homework is that
of a task done individually; moreover, it carries with it the pressure of
completion rather than that of joyful learning. Hence it is not desirable to
recommend homework over a long duration especially, for very young
learners. We therefore have to seek alternative methods.
In the present times there are various technological tools and social
media tools available for imparting education in fun-filled, interesting ways,
which can be used by learners to learn even when they are at home. To
facilitate this process of learning, there is a need to provide a broad structure
for clarity and focus. Keeping in mind the varying levels of access to such tools
and the variety of their content, NCERT has developed General Guidelines for
Implementing Weekly Plan (for four weeks) for Learning of Students at the
Upper Primary Stage. This entails the use of a commonly used, simple
instrument i.e., the mobile phone.
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A number of our learners in the present times use a mobile phone for
social media, such as, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Twitter, as well as,
Google mail and Google Hangout. These tools have the advantage of providing
us with the facility to connect with more than one student and parent at a
time.
There is a possibility that many of our learners may not have internet
facility on their mobile, or may not be able to use all of the above-mentioned
social media tools. In such a situation, students may be guided through SMS
or voice calls on mobile phones. Along with this, parents’ help can also be
sought for upper primary stage students.
A week-wise plan for the upper primary stage (from Classes VI to VIII)
has been developed, keeping in view the choice and availability of tools with
teachers. The week-wise plan consists of interesting activities and challenges,
with reference to themes/chapters taken from the syllabus or textbook. Most
importantly, it maps the themes with the learning outcomes. It needs to be
highlighted that the activities are suggestive in nature, not prescriptive,
neither are they sequential in nature. Teachers and parents have the option
to do the activities that the student shows interest in, irrespective of the
sequence. In the case of learners in the same family studying in different
classes, siblings may collaborate while doing the activity; if the activities cater
to different cognitive levels, the elder sibling can guide the younger one.
The purpose of mapping of themes with learning outcomes is to facilitate
teachers/parents to assess the students’ progress in learning. This can be
done in a variety of ways i.e., asking questions, encouraging interaction,
suggesting another activity of a similar kind, observing learner’s interest and
participation in the activity, etc. Further, teachers may design activities on
more themes (if required) based on the given learning outcomes. However, it
is reiterated that the focus should be on learning, rather than testing for
scores.
Since learners at the upper primary stage do have language skills and
they can study themselves with very little guidance by the teachers, therefore,
teachers can make whatsapp groups or send SMS to a group of students and
guide them on various interesting activities designed for them. In case of
Learner with Special Needs or Learner who needs parents’ support, parents
may be guided on the activities to be conducted at home.
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Links for e-resources have been provided along with the activities. Yet,
if it is not possible for students to access these resources, the teacher may
guide them through mobile to other reference sources, such as, dictionary,
atlas, news headlines, storybooks, etc.
In case tools such as
WhatsApp Group Call
WhatsApp, Google Hangout,
To start a group call on WhatsApp, first of
etc., are being used, teachers
all you have to create a group of parents
may conduct audio and video
then initiate a conversation on your
calling with a group of
WhatsApp and click the phone icon on the
students and discuss with
top right of the screen. Once your contact
them in small groups, or all
has picked up the phone, you can then
students together. Teachers
click on the + icon on the screen and select
may also guide students for
multiple contacts to connect to a group
peer learning or group
call.
learning through these tools.
In the situation of learning at home during the period of lockdown, in
cases where the teacher is using the mobile only for calling/ receiving calls
and messaging, connecting with individual students or parents on a daily
basis may be difficult. The teacher may opt for calling students or parents in
a phase-wise manner for interacting, explaining and assessing using simple
mobile. Hence it is suggested that this may be done in small groups. After
sending one collective SMS containing activities to a large group of
parents/students, the teacher may call 15 students in a day (Day 1) and
explain the work expected from them. On Day 2, she can call 5 out of the 15
students to ascertain the progress of their learning. The progress of the
remaining 10 would be ascertained on Day 3 (5 students) and Day 4 (5
students). On the same day (Day 2) she may call an additional 10 students to
explain the work expected. This cycle would continue, so that a class of 40
students would be covered in 5-7 days. Likewise she can do for another set
of students. Voice/video recorded messages may also be sent. Subsequently,
parents can also respond to teachers through SMS and recorded voice
message. Thus, in case of non-availability of the internet, mobile calls, SMS,
voice recorded messages are some of the means through which a teacher can
connect with parents and students.
Guidelines for using various types of available social media is annexed
at Annexure-I.
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General Guidelines for Implementing Weekly Plan (for four weeks)
for the Learning of Students at the Upper Primary Stage
• Teachers are advised to call up the parents of the students to apprise

them about the conduct of the suggested activities.
• In case Internet is not available at a student’s home, then teachers can
explain to the students/ parents about each activity over the phone,
through SMS and Voice Recorded messages. Teacher must continuously
ensure that the activity has been conducted, through a follow-up later.
• In case of availability of Internet and active WhatsApp, Facebook, Google
Hangout, Google Mail, telegram, the teacher can forward the guidelines
to parents or even students with a brief explanation.
• Teachers should stress the point that learner should not in any way be
forced to do the activities. Rather, parents should create an atmosphere
conducive to learning, for instance by telling a story or saying “let us play
a game.” Parents must also make efforts to participate in all these
activities along with the learner.
• The week-wise activities are given in the guidelines with overall learning
outcomes, as learning outcomes should not be linearly divided.
Resources are also mentioned wherever possible.
• Teachers may ask parents to observe changes in learner’s behaviour as
given in the learning outcomes. Parents/siblings may, through
interaction, questions, or similar kind of activities, ensure that the
student is indeed making progress in his/her learning. Examples are
given in the table itself.
• The activities mentioned are suggestive and can be modified based on the
availability of the resources and the prior knowledge of the student.
• At the upper primary stage, the teacher may encourage learners for self-
study, readings, and learning by doing with available resources at home
under the supervision of parents.
• The week-wise plan is flexible: the teacher can guide parents/students
knowing the strengths, limitations and contexts of the families as well as
the interests of their learner.
• The activities require observant and active questioning on the part of
teacher/parent as the student is progressing in the activity.
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• Also, many activities cater to different concepts and skills which have to
be developed in the student. A watchful integration of the concepts and
prior understanding is required on the teachers’/parents’ part.
• Clear and sufficient verbal and visual instructions are to be given by
teachers/parents so that all learners, including Learners with
Special needs, are able to follow the activities suggested.
• To overcome difficulties of access with respect to learning
mathematics, some pupils may require tactile, and others
specialised, equipment for work related to shape, geometry,
calculations, etc. Some may require simpler language or more
pictures. Others may need help in interpreting data in graphs, tables,
or bar charts. There may be some learners who may need help in
interpreting oral directions or while making mental calculations.
• Opportunities are to be given to the student for logical reasoning and
language proficiency (in terms of expression of thought). Asking good
questions and encouraging the student to think would help to achieve
this objective.
• Appropriate worksheets can also be created aligned with the activities
along with those given in the textbooks.
• Chapter wise e-content is available on the e-pathshala, NROER and
DIKSHA portal of Government of India; these may be made use of.
• Before beginning the week-wise alternative academic interventions,
teachers need to talk with parents on ‘Reducing Stress and Anxiety’. For
this, the teacher needs to go through the Guidelines on ‘Reducing Stress
and Anxiety’ annexed at Annexure-I and accordingly develop points to
undertake discussion, keeping in view the stage and level of students.
Teachers may also conduct WhatsApp conference call or Google Hangout
with parents to discuss these concerns.
• In this Calendar, even though experiential learning i.e., Art and Physical
Education are integrated into subjects such as Languages, Science,
Mathematics and Social Sciences; yet in the interest and for the benefit
of the learner, Art Education and Health and Physical Education have
also been given special space as curricular areas.
• Integration of pre-vocational skills from Class VI onwards help students
to choose relevant vocational courses at the secondary stage. Therefore,
development of pre-vocational skills at the upper primary stage is needed.
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Many pre-vocational skills have been given space in various subject areas
in an integrated manner. However, this needs to be emphasised by the
teachers and parents. In view of giving an understanding of pre-
vocational skills through various subject areas, details of pre-vocational
components in terms of learning outcomes have been given in Annexure-
III. These components need to be emphasised in different activities across
subject areas.
• Before the teacher begins explaining these activities, he/she must guide
/explain to parents / guardians and learners the reasons for and the
merits of using this calendar.
TRANSACTIONAL METHODOLOGY
(1) The focus should be on helping students become self-learners.

(2) Teachers may form Whatsapp groups/Microsoft TEAMS for different
classes. Further, instead of directly providing the resources to students,
this can be done as per the need of the content.
(3) For any concept/topic teachers may ask students in the group to go
through a particular portion of the chapter, after which he/she may
initiate a discussion related to it, to be deliberated upon later. This may
help teachers to know students’ thought process or approach to a
problem.
(4) Teachers may highlight only important points during the discussion; rest
of the work is to be undertaken by students themselves. Teachers may
intervene only when necessary; they may also provide the link of available
resources that students may refer to.
(5) As in the regular classroom, teachers facilitate learners in understanding
concepts by involving them in certain activities in groups — similarly,
they may form small groups on Whatsapp. Each group may be assigned
different tasks and then they may be asked to revert back after a certain
period of time.
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Exemplar: Story
For the teacher (How to conduct Reading Activity guiding students
through mobile)
Learning is based on previous knowledge. If learner can connect
their prior knowledge and experiences to the current task, they respond
with more interest. The process would involve pre reading, while reading
and post reading activities.
Pre reading
Some pre reading activities that you can use are:
• Asking questions related to the theme of the story, showing pictures to
generate ideas and related vocabulary.
• Teaching new vocabulary or expressions that will appear in the story.
• Giving some listening activity to the learners related to the theme.
While reading
• Depending on the length of the text, divide it into parts. While reading
the text, pause to check the comprehension of the learners for each part.
This can be done by using true/false, matching, multiple choices, short
answer, gap filling, completion type, word attack and table completion
type questions, etc. Alongside, activities on the four skills: Listening,
Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW) may also be given.
Post reading
Post reading activities can focus on aspects beyond the text.
• Grammar in context
• Writing activities of various kinds
• Listing points for debate
• Writing dialogues for role play
• Arranging sentences in a paragraph
• Retelling in a group
• Creating his/ her own ending
• Story mapping
• Story boarding
• Reflecting
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Suggestions for engagement and assessment of Students
Assessment need to be an integrated part the teaching-learning process
whether through face-to-face-mode or distance mode. Learners may be
motivated for self-assessment. Following are some activities through which
learners at any stage can do self-assessment under the guidance of teachers
and parents. Teachers need to keep in view – that the activities must be
interesting and challenging for the children.
• Assignments that can be given to students are:
✓ Multiple Choice Questions
✓ Short Answer Type Questions
✓ Long Answer Questions
✓ Activity Based Questions
✓ Open Book questions
• Learners may be motivated to
✓ Solve crossword puzzles
✓ Participate in Online quizzes by using Kahoot (please also se
Annexure-I)
✓ Construct Model/ Device related to concept learnt.
✓ Discus some questions posed by mentor or any query raised by any
student.
✓ Write slogans / create any poem on the concept learnt.
✓ Create games on the concept learnt.
SUBJECT-WISE WEEKLY ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The subject-wise weekly academic calendar starts with the Learning
Outcomes. Learning outcomes may be understood by the changes in behavior
of students which may be observed during the process of learning leading to
development of competencies and skills in students. Students may ask
questions, construct sentences, develop stories, think of innovative methods
to solve problems, etc., during their learning process. Their responses/
changes in the process of learning lead to the development of competencies
and skills. These responses and changes are not fixed, in the sense that they
may vary depending on the pedagogy that the teacher uses. However, they are
all inter-linked and cumulative in nature. They need not be measured, rather
they need to be observed and if required, supported, particularly if a gap in
learning is identified. It is emphasised again that learning outcomes are not
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textbook dependent. These require focus on a student’s day-to-day
experiences. The importance for the teachers and parents to know about the
learning outcomes is that it would help them to observe the progress in the
learning of their children during the process rather than taking learning as
an end product.
The next column is titled ‘Resources’. This provides the teachers
references to textbooks, chapters, themes, e-resources, some web links, etc.
which may be referred to while designing contextual activities for children.
These would also be helpful for parents to understand the activities they are
going to conduct with their children. It may be mentioned here that there is
no one-to-one mapping of activities with the learning outcomes. It is
important to point out here that parents/teachers can observe changes in
students in terms of their questions, discussion, their actions such as
classification of objects, etc., as these changes relate to the learning outcomes,
and ensure that the student is learning. The activities given here are
exemplar; additionally, teachers and parents may design their own activities
that focus on these learning outcomes.
This Calendar is in tabular form and contains class-wise and subject-
wise activities related to four languages as subject area, i.e., Hindi English,
Urdu and Sanskrit. Since Social Science at the upper primary stage deals with
four areas, i.e. History, Social-Political Life, and Geography, activities given
are in all these four areas. However, it is up to the choice of teachers and
students, which activity they will choose to take up keeping in view the needs
of the learner and the available tool.
(Note- At different places in the following tables, there are specific references
to figures and activities, etc., from NCERT textbooks. These are given for
exemplar purpose and are suggestive only. In case textbooks developed by
states are being used by the schools, it is suggested that the teachers may
take examples from their state developed textbooks.)
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CLASS VI
English
Learning Outcomes Source/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

(to be guided by Parents with the help
of teachers)
The learner - NCERT/State
• becomes familiar developed Textbook WEEK 1
with
songs/poems/pro The themes chosen Competency/Skill-
se in English at the upper primary Listening (any theme from the list of
through input- stage are: themes given under Resources may be
rich environment, chosen)
interaction, Self, family, home, • Teachers provide learners with online
classroom friends, links to listen to poems, etc. and ask
activities, neighbourhood, them to record their comments and
discussion, etc. environment, ideas.
animals, plants, • Teachers may ask the learners to record
• listens to English arts, sports, games, their own jokes, riddles / views/
news (TV, Radio) travel, media, messages, etc. in English.
as a resource to science and • It will help improve pronunciation.
develop listening technology, health (This may be done through group SMS or
comprehension. and hygiene, peace, mobile call or Whatsapp directly contacting
etc. the learner or group of learners.)
• watches/ listens
to English http://ncert.nic.in/t
movies, serials, extbook/textbook.ht
educational m
channels with
sub-titles, audio- Listen to the audio
video materials, enabled text (from
talking books, audio textbooks of
teacher reading NCERT or any text, if
out from available). Share
materials and to poems, songs, jokes,
understand and riddles, tongue
respond twisters, etc.
Use QR code reader

form mobile.
Use resources from

creative commons
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The learner - On line dictionaries WEEK 2
• uses synonyms,
antonyms www.macmillandictio Competency/Skill- Vocabulary
appropriately nary.com • Give examples on how to use a
deduces word dictionary as a reference book for
meanings from The Free Online finding multiple meanings of a word in
clues in context English Dictionaries a variety of contexts.
• Give activities so that learners
while reading a are used for
understand the use of antonym
variety of texts Definitions,
(clean/dirty) synonym (indoor/inside)
meanings,
and homonym (tail/tale).
• refers to synonyms, • Guide learners/parents on conducting
dictionary to pronunciations, the following activities for enhancing
check meaning games, sound vocabulary:
and spelling, and effects, high-quality ➢ showing picture/object/illustration
to suggested images, etc. and asking for appropriate word(s)
websites for dictionary.cambridge. ➢ word web
information org › dictionary ➢ cross word
➢ word ladder
QR codes of the ➢ giving synonyms
textbook have some ➢ giving antonyms
➢ explaining through context
additional activities.
➢ using dictionaries
These could be used

by all learners.
The learner - http://ncert.nic.in/t WEEK 3

• reads a variety of extbook/textbook.ht
texts in English / m Reading
Braille and • After the learners have listened to the
identify main story / text / poem, ask them to read
ideas, characters, the text on their own.
sequence of ideas • Learners read the text in chunks (the
text may be divided into four or five
and events and
sections). NCERT textbooks are divided
relate with their
into sections followed by oral
personal
comprehension check.
experiences • End of the text questions can be
attempted by the learners.
• reads to seek While reading
information from • Depending on the length of the text
a notice board, divide it into parts and while reading the
newspaper, text check the comprehension of the
Internet, tables, learners for each part.
charts, diagrams ❖ Comprehension check can be
and maps, etc. conducted by using
❖ true/false,
❖ matching,
❖ multiple choices,
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• responds to a ❖ short answer,
variety of ❖ gap filling,
questions on ❖ completion type,
familiar and ❖ word attack,
unfamiliar texts ❖ questions and answer,
❖ table completion type questions etc.
verbally and in
writing
The learner - QR codes of the WEEK 4
• writes textbook have some
grammatically additional activities. Grammar and Writing
correct sentences These could be used ➢ Give students examples of the
for a variety of by all learners. grammar item and then ask them to
situations, using underline the grammar items in the
noun, pronoun, text.
➢ Ask them to look for more examples
verb, adverb,
online and write them down.
determiners, etc.
➢ Share the steps with the learners about
• uses meaningful
the Process Approach to Writing
sentences to ➢ Brainstorming: jotting down many
describe / ideas that occur to an individual’s mind
narrate factual / or through discussions, pair work, group
imaginary work
situations in ➢ Outlining: organizing the ideas into a
speech and logical sequence
writing ➢ Drafting: The writer concentrates on the
• drafts, revises content of the message (rather than the
and writes short form).
paragraphs based ➢ Revisions: in response to the writer’s
second thoughts or feedback provided by
on verbal, print
peers or teacher, the draft is revised.
and visual clues
➢ Proof-reading: with an emphasis on
• writes coherently
form. Correct the language and
with focus on appropriateness of its use.
appropriate ➢ Final draft: Write the final draft
beginning, middle The writing activities should be related to the
and end in immediate environment of the learner. For
English example, you can ask them to write a letter
to their friend describing their routine while
staying at home.
Project
Learners can be asked to request their
elders at home to share their personal and
community stories (Oral Literature) with
them. Learners can make an illustrated
(drawing, collage, painting, etc.) collection
of five stories by the end of a month.
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Mathematics (Class VI)
Learning Source/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

Outcomes (to be guided by Parents with the help of
teachers)
The learner NCERT/State WEEK 1
• solves Mathematics Textbook • Discussion may be initiated about numbers
problems for Class VI which students have already studied in
involving Primary classes. The learners may be sent
large Themes-KNOWING some questions about numbers and may be
numbers by OUR NUMBERS asked to respond online. For example, what
applying happens to the number 4537 if the digits 3
appropriate Theme: WHOLE and 4 are interchanged? Will it increase or
operations NUMBERS decrease? By how much? Why?
(addition, • Learners may be encouraged to quote daily
subtraction, Theme: PLAYING WITH life examples in support of their answers.
multiplicati NUMBERS • Projects may be assigned to learners in
on and which they would be required to measure
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• The next chapter of ‘Whole Numbers’ may
now be discussed on the same lines.
• Children may be given questions where they
25/file/5b47038916b5
would be required to think and discuss
1c01f4bd714b
things like: Is it true that Whole numbers are
https://nroer.gov.in/5 not closed under subtraction. Why or Why
5ab34ff81fccb4f1d8060 not? Subtraction is not commutative for
25/file/5b47006416b5 Whole numbers. Justify giving examples.
1c01f38e85fb • E-resources on NROER may be used to get
a better understanding of the concepts.
Whole numbers • Teachers may also use NISHTHA module for
https://nroer.gov.in/5 a better understanding of the transactional
5ab34ff81fccb4f1d8060 strategies.
25/file/5834db4616b5
1c7b700a7626 (video WEEK 4
in Hindi) • The activities of Week 3 may be continued.
• After observing the comments sent by
Playing with numbers students, the teacher may assess them and
https://nroer.gov.in/5 give appropriate feedback.
5ab34ff81fccb4f1d8060 • Some open ended questions that may be
25/file/5b484e6016b5 thought of are:
1c01f8f25d18 • For which of the operations the Whole
numbers are closed
/commutative/associative/ distribute?
• If the perimeter of a rectangle is 24 units,
25/file/5b484f4f16b51
what can be the possible lengths and
c01f8f25d1a
breadths?
https://nroer.gov.in/5 • Fiil in the blanks __ − __ = 7.
5ab34ff81fccb4f1d8060 • Give some one digit numbers like 1,2,3,4
25/file/5b47224716b5 (Different groups of numbers may be given to
1c01f24a546f different groups). Ask them to form two 2-
digit numbers from these (without repeating
the digits) such that the sum of these two
numbers formed is largest/smallest. Ask the
25/file/583503f116b51
learners to compare the different sums
c7b700a77b2 (video in
obtained and decide which sum is
Hindi)
largest/smallest. Under what condition of
Books published by placement of digits, it was possible?
The Association of • Learners may be asked to form magic
Mathematics Teachers squares of different magic sums.
of India (AMTI) (Information about magic squares is
available in the books of The Association of
Email- Mathematics Teachers of India.)
support@amtionline.co
m
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Science (Class-VI)

of teachers)
The learner Source: Theme: Food
● Identifies food items● NCERT/State
and their developed Science WEEK 1
ingreadients; what Textbook for Class VI 1. The learner can be asked to observe
animals are eating ● E-Resources different contexts and situations from
such as, squirrel eat developed by NCERT, the immediate environment such as
nuts. which are available things that are inside/outside their
● Classifies food on NROER and also room/ kitchen/ house, etc.
materials and sources attached as QR Code 2. The learner can prepare a list of food
into different groups in textbooks of items available in the kitchen (with
such as, fruits, NCERT. the help of an elder sibling).
vegetables, cereals ● NCERT Science
etc.; animals into Laboratory Manual at WEEK 2
Hervivores, Carnivores Upper Primary Stage 1. The learners can make lists or menu
and Omnivores; food ● http://ncert.nic.in/n charts containing dishes of their
as animal products or certs/l/fhelm202.pdf region generally prepared at their
plant products. ● NCERT Science homes and discuss about it with
● conducts simple Exemplar Problems family members/peers/ teachers.
investigations to seek class VI 2. The learners may be asked to watch
answers to queries, http://ncert.nic.in/n Link 1 and make sprouts at home.
e.g., what are the certs/l/feep201.pdf They can use different cereals like
nutrients present in Link 1 whole moong, black gram, rajma,
honey? https://nroer.gov.in/ etc., for making sprouts.
● relates processes and 55ab34ff81fccb4f1d8 3. The learner can draw on chart paper
phenomenon with 06025/page/58872e the items they eat for their meals
causes such as, 0d472d4a1fef81190f (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
making of sprouts and
seed germination. Link 2 WEEK 3
● make efforts to protect https://nroer.gov.in/ 1. The learner may be asked to watch
environment such as, 55ab34ff81fccb4f1d8 Link-2 and use available resources at
minimising wastage of 06025/page/5886fb1 home such as, books, journals,
food. 1472d4a1fef810195 internet, etc. to search for methods to
● exhibits creativity in test the following food components:
designing, planning, Link 3 • Protein
making use of http://aven.amritalea • Starch
available resources. rning.com/index.php • Fat
● exhibits values of ?sub=99&brch=289&
honesty, objectivity, sim=1433&cnt=3271 2. The learner may be asked to take
cooperation, freedom Link 4 some groundnut powder / coconut
from fear and http://aven.amritalea powder. He/ she should wrap it in a
prejudices. rning.com/index.php piece of paper and press on it gently,
15
● identifies components ?sub=99&brch=289& taking care that the paper does not
of food present in your sim=1433&cnt=3272 tear. He/ she should observe the
diet. Link 5 paper carefully.
● Classifies components http://aven.amritalea • An oily patch on paper shows
of food into starch, rning.com/index.php that the food item contains fat.
protein and fat; ?sub=99&brch=289& • If no oily patch, it means the food
diseases/disorders sim=1433&cnt=4185 item does not contain any fat.
caused by deficiency Link 6 3. The learner may be asked to read the
of vitamins and http://aven.amritalea paragraph on balanced diet In
minerals. rning.com/index.php NCERT Science textbook and prepare
● conducts simple ?sub=99&brch=289& a chart/collage containing items
investigations to seek sim=1433&cnt=3273 present in a balanced diet.
answers to queries, 4. The learner may be asked to take a
e.g., what are the tomato or a fruit such as an apple.
nutrients present in He/she may cut it into small pieces
salt? (take precaution/ under observation
● draws labelled of elder). Do your hands get wet while
diagrams / flow doing so? (many food materials
charts of food items contain water in themselves).
they eat. 5. The learner may use different food
● relates processes and items but take care not to waste food
phenomenon with material.
causes such as,
deficiency diseases WEEK 4
with diet. The learner may be asked
● applies learning of • In your kitchen, there are variety of
scientific concepts in food items, classify it into healthy
day-to-day life, e.g., and junk food items?
selecting food items • Take one packaged food product of
for a balanced diet. your kitchen and observe its packet
● makes efforts to carefully such as:
protect environment ➢ Manufacturing date
such as, minimising ➢ Expiry date
wastage of food. ➢ Vegetarian/non-vegetarian
● exhibits creativity in ➢ Ingredients present in it
designing, planning, ➢ Any other information
making use of Note down all the information and
available resources. discuss with your family/peer/ teacher.
● exhibits values of • Read and watch 3, 4, 5 and 6 links
honesty, objectivity, /documents and perform the task
cooperation, freedom mentioned in the videos carefully.
from fear and
prejudices.
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हिन्दी (कक्षा––छ:)
सीखने के प्रतिफल तिषय-िस्िु (थीम) प्रस्िातिि गतितितियाां

कौशल/ दक्षिा (बच्चेइन गतितितियों को
अतििािक/तशक्षक की मदद से करेंगे।)
बदली हुई परिस्थिस्ि में स्िम्ि सीखिे ‘‘प्रकृ स्ि, पयािविर् औि • स्शक्षक एविं स्शस्क्षकाएँ उपिोक्ि पाठ को
के प्रस्िफल को हि कक्षा में पहले से मिष्ु य’’(मख्ु य स्वषयवथि)ु वििमाि सिंदभि से जोडिे हुए अध्यापि कायि
चले आ िहे सीखिे के प्रस्िफल के कक्षा––छ: किें । यह कायि स्वद्यास्िियों के साि वीस्ियो
अलावा जोडा जािा चास्हए––
उदाहिर्––‘वह स्चस्डया कािंफ्रेंस्सिंग के द्वािा (जैसे––जूम कॉल,
• ICT का उपयोग कििे हुए जो’ (कस्विा)
भाषा औि सास्हत्य (स्हदिं ी) के व्हाटसप समहू कॉल आस्द) या स्फि
के दाििाि अग्रवाल (कस्व) वीस्ियो पढ़ािे हुए रिकािि कि स्वद्यास्िियों
कौशलों को अस्जिि कििे हैं।
(िाष्रीय शैस्क्षक अिसु िंधाि को भेजा जा सकिा है। स्वद्यािी इसे
राष्‍टरीय शैहक्षक अनुसध ं ान प्रस्शक्षर् परिषद् की अपिी-अपिी पाठ्यपथु िकों में देखें ििा
प्रहशक्षण पररषद् (रा.शै.अ.प्र.प.) पाठ्यपथु िक वसंत भाग-1) वििमाि सिंदभि में उपयोगी प्रोजेक्ट/ दि
द्वारा पर्ू व-हनधावररत सीखने के कायि को पिू ा कििे का प्रयास किें ।
प्रहतफल––
पीिीएफ़ स्लिंक–– • क्यआू ि कोि (QR Code) में
• स्वस्भन्ि प्रकाि की ध्वस्ियों
(जैस–े – बारिश, हवा, स्चस्डयों http://ncert.nic.in/text िा.शै.अ.प्र.प. द्वािा िैयाि स्कया गया एविं
की चहचहाहट आस्द) को book/pdf/fhvs101.pdf प्रदि कस्विा का ऑस्ियो पाठ।
सिु िे के अिभु व, स्कसी वथिु • ऑस्ियो स्लिंक––
के थवाद आस्द के अिभु व को नोट––आप ववषय-वस्तु https://ciet.nic.in/pages.php?id=v
अपिे ढिंग से मौस्खक/
(थीम) से संबंवित कोई asant-i&ln=en
सािंकेस्िक भाषा में प्रकट कििे
हैं। अन्य कववता भी उदाहरण • कस्व एविं कस्विा के बािे में NROER पि
के रूप में ले सकते हैं।
• िे स्ियो, टी.वी., अखबाि, उपलब्ध सामग्री।
भाषा-कौशल––
इटिं ििेट में देखी/ सिु ी गई खबिों • प्रकृ स्ि, पयािविर् औि मिष्ु य के बीच
को अपिे शब्दों में कहिे हैं। सिु िा/देखिा, बोलिा,
सिंिल ु ि के सिंदभि में िई सचू िाओ िं का
• भाषा की बािीस्कयों/ व्यवथिा पढ़िा-स्लखिा, ICT
गस्िस्वस्ध के रूप में िचिात्मक उपयोग।
पि ध्याि देिे हुए उसकी आधारिि भाषाई दक्षिा
सिाहिा कििे हैं, जैसे–– • स्शक्षर्-अस्धगम को प्रभावी बिािे के स्लए
कस्विा में लय-िक ु , वर्ि- आकलि के उद्देश्य से स्वद्यास्िियों को
आवृस्ि (छिंद)। ऑिलाइि प्रथिस्ु िकिर् के स्लए प्रेरिि
• स्हदिं ी भाषा में स्वस्वध प्रकाि की कििा।
िचिाओ िं को पढ़िे हैं।
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‫)‪Urdu Language (Class-VI‬‬
‫ہفتہ وار سرگرمیاں‬ ‫ماخذ‬ ‫متوقع آموزشی ماحصل‬

‫)‪(Week –wise – Activities‬‬ ‫)‪(Sources/रिसौसेस‬‬ ‫)‪(Learning Outcomes‬‬
‫ہفتہ ‪1 -‬‬ ‫این سی ای ٓار ٹی‬ ‫• پڑھےہوئےسبقکےبارےمیں‬
‫نظم (مٹی کا ِدیا)‬ ‫ریاست کی درسی کتب‬ ‫اپنےخیاالتکااظہارکرتے ہیں!‬
‫کہانی ( عقلمند کسان)‬ ‫• اور نظم کو درست لب و‬
‫اردو انشا ‪ :‬مضمون نویسی‬ ‫لہجے روانی کے ساتھ پڑھتے‬
‫• دیے کی تصویر‪ ،‬بڑھیا راستے میں دیا جالتے‬ ‫ہیں!‬
‫ہوئے؛ تصویریں کتاب میں دیکھ سکتے ہیں۔‬ ‫• اپنے خیاالت اور تجربات کا‬
‫• اس کی تصویریں دیکھ کرنظم کو پڑھ سکتے‬ ‫اظہار تحریری شکل میں‬
‫ہیں۔‬ ‫کرتے ہیں!‬
‫• اپنے بھائی یا بہن کے ساتھ مل کرگاسکتے ہیں۔‬ ‫صالحیت‬ ‫• اپنیتخلیقی‬
‫لفظوں کو لکھ کر اُن کے تلفظ کی ادائیگی کر‬ ‫)‪(Creative Skill‬کا اظہار‬
‫سکتے ہیں۔‬ ‫کہانی‪،‬نظم اور مضمون کی‬
‫• نظم کےمرکزی خیالکے لیے ‪Discussion‬‬ ‫شکل میں کرتے ہیں!‬
‫کرسکتےہیں۔جیسےمٹی کا دیا‪ ،‬جھاڑاور فانوس‬
‫سےبہتر کیوں ہے؟ اس کے بعد اس کو لکھ بھی‬
‫سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫• اس کہانی کے ٓاڈیو میں سن سکتے ہیں۔ کہانی‬
‫کو اپنے گھر کے ممبروں کو سنا سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫• کہانیکےمرکزیخیالکو ‪ Discussion‬کرکے لکھ‬
‫سکتے ہیں۔کہانی پررولپلے بھی کر سکتےہیں۔‬
‫کہانی کو ڈرامے کی شکل میں بھی لکھ سکتے‬
‫ہیں۔‬
‫• اردو انشا (مضمون نویسی(‬
‫مضمون‪ :‬صحت اور صفائی‬
‫• مضمون صحت اور صفائی پر بات چیت اپنے‬
‫گھر کے ممبروں سے کر سکتے ہیں۔صحت اور‬
‫صفائی پر کوئیآڈیو یا ویڈیو دیکھ اور سن سکتے‬
‫ہیں۔ اس پر ‪ Discussion‬بھی کر سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫جیسے‪ :‬ہاتھ نہ دھونےسے کیا ہوتا ہے۔ کون‬
‫کون سی بیماریاں ہو جاتی ہیں۔ اس پر ایک‬
‫پیراگراف لکھا جا سکتا ہے۔‬
‫• مضمون کے لکھنے کے ساتھ کچھ تصویروں‬
‫کو بھی بنا اور چپکا سکتے ہیں۔ مضمون کو گھر‬
‫میں سب کو سنایا جا سکتاہے اور اپنے دوستوں‬
‫کو بھی‪Whatsapp‬پر ‪ Share‬کر سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫حوالہ جات‬
‫‪ApniZaban (Audio book) NCERT Website‬‬
‫‪SwayamPrabha Live Kishore Manch,‬‬
‫‪Youtube Etc.‬‬
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Social Science (Class-VI)
a. History
Learning outcomes Sources/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

of teachers)
Student 1. NCERT textbook Our Theme: What, Where, How And When?
• Identifies Pasts I
different types of WEEK 1
sources 2. Live interaction on
(archaeological, Using sources in • Students can read the chapter and
literary etc.) and History mark different terms/concepts like
describes their https://youtu.be/tbO manuscript, archaeology, inscription,
use in QyVrW2tU coins, source, historian,
reconstruction of 3. Dictionary of History archaeologists etc appearing in the
history of this for Schools chapter. Suggest them to consult
period http://www.ncert.nic. dictionary of history to understand
in/publication/Miscell these terms and write in their
aneous/pdf_files/Dic_ notebooks.
History.pdf • Suggest them to watch video on You
4. Google Arts and tube NCERT official on use of sources
Culture website for and their importance.
high resolution • Ask students to prepare a chart/table
pictures, virtual tours showing different types of sources like
to partner museums, archaeological, literary, oral and also
their artworks and provide 1-2 examples either in written
various historical form or in the form of visuals with
places and sites. It proper caption using help from
provides a huge internet.
collection of free to • This will help teacher to assess
use and licensed different skills of students like
pictures. Students identification, classification, creativity
can virtually walk to and communication skill through
any such place and visuals or writing.
learn a lot about
history and culture WEEK 2
from this website.
https://artsandcultur • Provide students visual of a coin or a
e.google.com/ monument alongwith questions
focusing on different aspects/key
points of the particular source
through whatsapp/ email.
• Some possible questions can be:
❖ What type of source is this?
❖ What does it show or tell?
❖ Who wrote, produced or made it?
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❖ Why was it written or produced?
• Prepare questions based on the source

that you are sending.
• Students can take a screenshot of the
finished activity and send it back to
the teacher. This could be assessed by
the teacher.
• You can also send visuals of some
manuscripts, artefacts, buildings,
monuments, sites etc. to students and
give the following activity:
• Write at least 5 questions about the
picture. These can be anything you
want to know about, but the more
unusual ones are often better. Draft
these and when you are ready, write
them out in best and share back.
• This task requires the student simply
to examine the picture and to pose
questions. This activity could be used
to assess the students’s ability to
observe and frame questions.
The learner 1. NCERT textbook (Our WEEK 3
• Explains broad Past-I) /State developed Theme: In the Earliest Cities
developments Textbook • Suggest learners to do a reading of the
during ancient 2. Dictionary of History chapter and look for various
period e.g. the for Schools terms/concepts appearing in the
first cities on the http://www.ncert.nic.in/ chapter in the Dictionary of history.
Indus and relates publication/Miscellaneou • Suggest them to prepare projects on
the development s/pdf_files/Dic_History.p various topics. Some suggestive
occurring at one df topics:
place with 3. Google Hangout ➢ Discovery of Harappan
another. 4. Google Arts and civilisation, important sites of the
• Locates Culture website for high civilisation and showing these on
important resolution pictures, an outlined map of the Indian
historical sites virtual tours to partner subcontinent.
and places on an museums, their artworks ➢ Important features of Harappan
outline map of and various historical cities with a focus on continuity
India. places and sites. It and change that they see in their
provides a huge neighbourhood in some such
collection of free to use features.
and licensed pictures. ➢ Art and architecture in Harappan
Learners can virtually civilisation.
walk to any such place ➢ Case study on any Harappan site
and learn a lot about in India i.e. Dholavira,
Rakhigarhi, etc.
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history and culture from ➢ Relation of Harappan towns with
this website. contemporary places/sites in
India or outside with focus on
https://artsandculture.g sources/things which tell us
oogle.com/ about this contact and the nature
of this contact.
• Use Google Hangout to share, discuss
among students and teachers.
• Projects can be assigned to different
groups of students.
• Each group of students can discuss
among themselves-how to go about it,
assign various tasks to an individual
student and regularly be in touch
with fellow students.
WEEK 4
• Groups could be given 3-4 days to
complete the project. And when
groups are ready with their project
report, it can be shared with other
students and the teacher using the
same platform for a Google hangout
meet (date, time of this meet could be
decided and shared in advance among
all students).
• This session could be used by
students to discuss, raise questions
on other projects along with questions
and final comments by the teacher.
• You can assess students’ projects on
different points such as content
(introducing the topic, highlighting
main issues, concluding remarks),
presentation (visual and written
both), clarity of thoughts while
answering questions, cooperative
learning (interaction, participation
and taking initiatives to help others),
etc.
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b. Geography (Class VI)
Learning Sources/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

teachers)
The learner Textbook- WEEK -1
• distinguishes The Earth Our Celestial bodies – The Sun , the Moon and
between stars, Habitat the stars
planets and Chapter-1- The • Teacher may demonstrate or ask student to
satellites, e.g., Earth in the Solar do the activity with the help of his/ her
Sun, Earth Systems parents using torch and sheet of plain
and Moon. paper as mentioned in the chapter on page
• recognises Web Resources 1 of the textbook to understand why bright
that the earth The National objects of night sky are not visible after the
is a unique Aeronautic and sun rises in the morning. This activity will
celestial body Space help them to understand and compare the
due to Administration sky during day and night.
existence of (NASA) website- • The student may be asked to prepare a
life zones of www.nasa.gov ,Fun write up on the sun, the moon and stars
the earth with Activities To Do and share with their parents and parents
special @Home may share with the teacher and classmates
reference to https://www.nasa.g through WhatsApp.
biosphere. ov/stem-at-home- • The student may draw diagram to show
for-students-k- location of Pole star and Seven stars
4.html (Saptarishi).
For Teacher-
• The student may be encouraged to consult
What is Earth -
trilingual Dictionary of Geography for
https://www.nasa.g
Schools (Hindi-English- Urdu) for technical
ov/audience/forstud
terms given in the chapter.
ents/k-
4/stories/nasa-
WEEK -2
knows/what-is-
Theme- The Solar System
earth-k4.html
• The student may draw colourful diagrams
on plain sheet or chart paper to show
QRCODE
0656CH01 for planets in the solar system.
interactive activity • The student may prepare a write up on the
based on the Solar Earth by highlighting its uniqueness in the
System on H5P solar system.
http://econtent.ncer • With the help of parents and other family
t.org.in/wp- members, the student may do an activity to
admin/admin- learn position of planets with reference to
ajax.php?action=h5 the sun.
p_embed&id=452 • Student may prepare a write up on the
following:
• What do animals and plants require in
• Trilingual order to grow and survive?
Dictionary of
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Geography for • Interpret the diagram shown on page 7
Schools (Hindi- regarding Universe, Milky Way Galaxy,
English-Urdu) Solar System and the Earth.
http://www.ncert.ni • The student may be encouraged to consult
c.in/publication/Mis trilingual Dictionary of Geography for
cellaneous/pdf_files Schools (Hindi-English- Urdu) for the
/tidog101.pdf technical terms given in the chapter.
The learner Chapter-2 WEEK -3

• identifies Globe: Latitude Theme-The Globe – Latitude and Longitude
latitudes and and Longitude • Teacher may use Globe and explain
longitudes, Resource: Globe, Latitudes.
e.g., North Atlas and World • Student may be asked to explore globe
Pole, South map, Tactile and identify major latitudes and
Pole, Equator, diagrams and longitudes.
Tropic of models for CWSN • Student may draw a simple diagram to
Cancer, show major latitudes and longitudes. These
Tropic of Web Resources figures are given on pages 11 and 12 of the
Capricorn, For Teacher and textbook.
Arctic Circle, Student
• Teacher may explain tilt of the axis of the
Antarctic Topic:
earth and the Sun rays by using Torch and
Circle, Prime “Exploring the
Cardboard (Refer to page 12). Learners may
Meridian, Globe” : Youtube –
also be encouraged to do this activity with
180° Meridian ncert official
the help of their parents.
and
• Student may be encouraged to consult
International QR Code 0656
date line CH02 for interactive
• differentiates activity to locate
between heat Zones.
Latitude and http://econtent.ncer
Longitude t.org.in/wp- WEEK -4
• identifies admin/admin- Theme: Grid, Longitude and Time
places on the ajax.php?action=h5 • Quiz- A set of cards may be developed by
globe with the p_embed&id=453 student and their parents. Write names of
help of places on cards and locate places on the
Latitude and • Trilingual globe / world map.
Longitude Dictionary of • Draw vertical and horizontal lines at equal
• locate places Geography for distances on paper. Label the vertical rows
on the map Schools (Hindi- with numbers and horizontal rows with
with the help English-Urdu) letters. Vertical lines represent Longitudes
of Latitude http://www.ncert.ni (East or West) and horizontal lines as
and Longitude c.in/publication/Mis Latitudes (North or South). Draw small
• measures cellaneous/pdf_files circles on points where these horizontal
time with /tidog101.pdf lines intersect each other. Find out the
reference to location of circles.
Prime • With the help of Globe/the world map the
meridian. teacher may explain time measurement
from Prime meridian.
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• appreciates • Student may be asked to locate Prime
importance of Meridian and time difference at 15°E and
Standard 15° W meridian on the world map given in
Time for any the Atlas.
country. • Teacher may explain importance of
Standard time and Indian Standard Time
(IST) by giving examples from India.
• The student may be encouraged to consult
c. Social and Political Life
Learning Sources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

teachers)
The learner NCERT/State WEEK-1
• describes Textbook • Discuss with your parents about different
factors Social and Political Life-I occupations in your locality.
responsible • Read case studies, listen/watch audio-
for the Livelihood visuals on different occupations taken up by
availability of Children and parents men and women from different socio-
different may use the following economic background.
occupations resources and explore
undertaken Social Science e-
in rural and resource available WEEK-2
urban areas online, eg.: • Use these resources to learn about concept
• NISHTHA Portal of livelihood; rural and urban occupations;
https://itpd.ncert.gov.i issues and challenges associated with
n// different types of livelihood; the factors
• Download Module 12 responsible for availability of different
Pedagogy of Social livelihoods undertaken in rural areas by
Sciences (Upper Primary men and women, and different sources of
Stage) in English or livelihoods in your locality.
Hindi
https://itpd.ncert.gov.i WEEK-3
n/course/view.php?id= • Ask questions/doubts with your
949&section=13 parents/teacher.
• Use text module from • Draw people engaged in various occupations
page 388 to 394 for in rural and urban areas.
theme Livelihood • Make a poster on different occupations
• QR Code: taken up by men and women from different
Interactive activities socio-economic background.
given in QR Code of
each chapter of NCERT
WEEK-4
Textbook.
• Solve activities given in QR Code of the
chapter.
• Submit written assignments on
any/assigned topic.
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CLASS VII
English (Class VII)
Learning Outcomes Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities
(to be guided by Parents with the
help of teachers)
The learner- The theme can be WEEK 1
• consciously listens to Health and Hygiene Competency/skill—Listening
songs/poems/stories • Teachers provide online links to listen
/prose texts in http://ncert.nic.in/te to poems /songs/ stories, etc., and ask
English through xtbook/textbook.htm them to record their comments and
interaction and being ideas.
exposed to print-rich Use QR code reader • Teachers may ask learners to listen
environment form mobile. to/see the news and summarise the
• listens to English main points.
news and debates Use • Learners may listen to audio enabled
(TV, Radio) as input gov.in/WHO/UNICEF texts (from audio textbooks of NCERT
for discussion and sources that are or any text, if available), share poems,
debating skills copyright free or in songs, jokes, riddles, tongue twisters,
• watches and listens creative commons. etc.
to English movies, • Learners listen to recorded messages.
serials, educational The message can be about how to keep
channels with sub- one’s self and community safe during
titles, audio-video the ongoing Corona virus/COVID 19
materials, teacher outbreak—(For example: By washing
reading out from their hands with soap for 20 seconds
materials and at regular intervals, etc.)
eminent speakers • Teachers share some links with
learners to listen to/ view safety
measures in English.
The learner - Online dictionaries WEEK 2
• infers the meaning of www.macmillandictio Vocabulary
unfamiliar words by nary.com • The teacher may give examples to
reading them in The Free Online use a dictionary as a reference book
context English Dictionaries for finding multiple meanings of a
• refers to the are used for word in a variety of contexts.
dictionary, thesaurus Definitions, • The teacher may give activities so
and encyclopedia to meanings, synonyms, that learners can understand the
find meanings / pronunciations, use of antonyms (clean/dirty)
spelling of words games, sound effects, synonyms (indoor/inside) and
while reading and high-quality images at homonym (tail/tale).
writing dictionary.cambridge.o
rg › dictionary
QR codes of the
textbooks have a few
additional activities.
These could be used
by all learners.
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The learner - WEEK 3
• asks and responds to Reading
questions based on • After the learners have listened to
texts (from books or the story / text / poem, ask them to
other resources) and read the text on their own.
out of curiosity • Learners read the text in chunks
• reads textual/non- (the text may be divided into four or
textual materials in five sections). NCERT textbooks are
English/Braille with divided into sections followed by
comprehension oral comprehension check.
• identifies details, • Comprehension check can be
characters, main idea conducted by using
and sequence of ❖ true/false
ideas and events in ❖ matching
textual /non-textual ❖ multiple choices
material ❖ short answer
• thinks critically, ❖ gap filling
compares and ❖ completion type
contrasts characters, ❖ word attack
events, ideas, themes ❖ questions and answer
and relates them to ❖ table completion type questions
life etc.
• reads to seek http://ncert.nic.in/textbook/textb
information in print / ook.htm
online, notice board, • End of the text questions can be
signboards in public attempted by the learners.
places, newspaper,
hoardings etc.
• infers the meaning of
unfamiliar words by
reading them in
context.
• reads a variety of
texts in English /
Braille and identifies
main ideas,
characters, sequence
of ideas and events
and relates with
his/her personal
experiences.
• reads a variety of
texts for pleasure e.g.
adventure stories and
science fiction, fairy
tales, biography,
autobiography,
travelogue, etc.
(extensive reading)
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The learner - Writing activities WEEK 4
should be related to Grammar and Writing
• uses appropriate the immediate The teacher may
grammatical forms in environment of the • Give learners examples of the
communication (e.g. learner. grammar item and then ask the
noun, pronoun, verb, For example you can learners to underline the
determiners, time and ask them to prepare a grammar items in the text.
tense, passivisation, poster on Staying • Ask them to look for more
adjective, adverb, etc) Healthy And Safe by examples online and write.
• organises sentences referring only to • Share the steps in the Process
coherently in English resources on gov.in. Approach to Writing with the
/ in Braille with the QR codes of the learners.
help of verbal and textbook have some Brainstorming: writing down
visual clues and with additional activities. many ideas that may come to an
a sense of audience These could be used individual’s mind or through
• writes formal letters, by all learners. discussions, pair work, group
personal diary, list, work.
email, SMS, etc. Outlining: organising the ideas
• writes descriptions / into a logical sequence.
narratives showing Drafting: writer concentrates on
sensitivity to gender, the content of the message
environment and (rather than the form).
appreciation of Revisions: in response to the
cultural diversity writer’s second thoughts or
• writes dialogues from feedback provided by peers or
a story and story teacher, the draft is revised
from dialogues through
• writes a book review. Proof-reading: with an emphasis
on form. Correct the language
and appropriateness of its use.
Final draft: write the final draft
Project
Learners can be asked to collect all the
advertisements /advisories released
from by official sources only like gov.in,
WHO and UNICEF and make a collage.
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हिन्दी (कक्षा––सात)
सि
ां ातिि सीखने के प्रतिफल तिषय-िस्िु (थीम) प्रस्िातिि गतितितियाां
कौशल/ दक्षिा (बच्चेइन गतितितियों को
ICT का उपयोग कििे हुए भाषा कक्षा––साि • स्शक्षक एविं स्शस्क्षकाएँ उपिोक्ि पाठ को
औि सास्हत्य (स्हदिं ी) के कौशलों को उदाहिर्–– ‘हम पिंछी वििमाि सिंदभि से जोडिे हुए अध्यापि कायि
अस्जिि कििे हैं। उन्मक्ु ि गगि के ’ किें । यह कायि स्वद्यास्िियों के साि वीस्ियो
(कस्विा) कािंफ्रेंस्सिंग के द्वािा (जैसे––जमू कॉल, व्हाटसप
रा.शै.अ.प्र.प.द्वारा पूर्व-हनधावररत स्शवमिंगल स्सिंह समु ि
समहू कॉल आस्द) या स्फि वीस्ियो पढ़ािे हुए
सीखने के प्रहतफल–– (कस्व) रिकािि कि स्वद्यास्िियों को भेजा जा सकिा है।
• स्कसी सामग्री को पढ़िे हुए
(िा.शै.अ.प्र.प.की स्वद्यािी इसे अपिी-अपिी पाठ्यपथु िकों में
लेखक द्वािा िचिा के परिप्रेक्ष्य
पाठ्यपथु िक वसंत देखें ििा वििमाि सिंदभि में उपयोगी प्रोजेक्ट/
में कहे गए स्वचाि को समझकि
औि अपिे अिभु वों के साि भाग2) दि कायि को पिू ा कििे का प्रयास किें ।
उसकी सिंगस्ि, सहमस्ि या • QR कोि में िा.शै.अ.प्र.प. द्वािा िैयाि स्कया
असहमस्ि के सिंदभि में अपिे पीिीएफ़ स्लक िं ––
गया ऑस्ियो/ वीस्ियो पाठ।
स्वचाि व्यक्ि कििे हैं। http://ncert.nic.in/te
• स्वस्भन्ि थिािीय, सामास्जक • ऑस्ियो स्लक िं ––
xtbook/pdf/ghvs101.
एविं प्राकृ स्िक मद्दु ों/ घटिाओ िं के https://ciet.nic.in/pages.php?id=vasa
pdf nt-ii&ln=en
प्रस्ि अपिी िास्कि क प्रस्िस्िया
देिे हैं। जैस–े – लॉकिाउि, • कस्व एविं कस्विा पि आधारिि
नोट–– आप ववषय-वस्तु
प्रकृ स्ि औि स्चस्डयों का िा.शै.अ.प्र.प.एविं यटू ् यबू पि उपलब्ध सामग्री।
(थीम) से सबं वं ित कोई
अन्य कववता भी उदाहरण • िवीििम सचू िाओ िं का (कस्विा को ध्याि में
चहचहािा।
• कहािी,कस्विा आस्द पढ़कि िखिे हुए) पयािविर् सििं ल ु ि सबिं धिं ी गस्िस्वस्ध
लेखि के स्वस्वध ििीकों औि के रूप में ले सकते हैं।
भाषा-कौशल–– के स्लए उपयोग।
शैस्लयों को पहचाििे हैं।
• स्हदिं ी भाषा में स्वस्भन्ि प्रकाि सिु िा/देखिा, बोलिा, • स्शक्षर्-अस्धगम को प्रभावी बिािे के स्लए
की सामग्री (स्वशेषकि इटिं ििेट पढ़िा-स्लखिा, ICT आकलि के उद्देश्य से स्वद्यास्िियों को
पि उपलब्ध समाचाि आधारिि भाषाई दक्षिा ऑिलाइि प्रथिस्ु िकिर्, प्रदि कायि के रूप में
पत्र/पस्त्रकाएँ,जािकािीपिक प्रदाि कििा।
सामग्री आस्द) को समझकि
पढ़िे है औि उसमें अपिी
पसिंद-िापसिंद के पक्ष में स्लस्खि
या ब्रेल भाषा में िकि िखिे हैं।
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‫)‪Urdu Language (Class VII‬‬
‫ہفتہ وار سرگرمیاں‬ ‫ماخذ‬ ‫متوقع آموزشی ما حصل‬

‫)‪(Week –wise – Activities‬‬ ‫)‪(Sources‬‬ ‫‪(Expected of Learning‬‬
‫)‪Outcomes‬‬
‫ہفتہ ‪1 -‬‬ ‫این سی ای‬ ‫کہانی اور نظم کو سمجھ کر‬ ‫•‬
‫نظم ‪( :‬میرا وطن(‬ ‫ٓار ٹی‬ ‫پڑھتے ہیں !‬
‫کہانی‪ :‬اعتبار‬ ‫ریاست کی‬ ‫ریڈیو‪ ،‬ٹی وی پر نشر‬ ‫•‬
‫اردوانشا ‪:‬درخواست لکھوانا‬ ‫درسی کتب‬ ‫کو‬ ‫ہونےوالےپروگراموں‬
‫نظم ‪( :‬میرا وطن(‬ ‫سنتے ہیں اور اپنی اپنیرائے کا‬
‫نظم کو پڑھ کر وطن کے پرندوں‪ ،‬پہاڑوں اور دریائوں کے بارے‬ ‫•‬ ‫اظہار کرتے ہیں!‬
‫میں لکھ سکتے ہیں۔ان کی تصویریں اور‪Youtube‬پر ‪Video‬‬ ‫نظموں اور کہانیوں کے‬ ‫•‬
‫بھیدیکھسکتے ہیں۔ نظم کو پڑھ کر اپنے گھر میں سنا سکتے ہیں۔‬ ‫مرکزی خیال کو لکھتے ہیں!‬
‫نظم کے مشکل لفظوں کے الفاظ معنی لغت )‪(Dictionary‬میں دیکھ‬ ‫•‬ ‫درخواست کو لکھتے ہیں!‬ ‫•‬
‫سکتے ہیں۔ نظم کو پڑھ کر اُسکا مرکزی خیال لکھ سکتے ہیں۔ وطن‬ ‫درخواست لکھنے کی زبان کو‬ ‫•‬
‫پرستی پر اور دوسری نظمیں ‪Internet‬سے دیکھ کر پڑھ اور‬ ‫صحیح امال اور خوشخط‬
‫لکھسکتے ہیں۔‬ ‫لکھتے ہیں!‬
‫کہانی (اعتبار(‬
‫کہانی کو پڑھ کر گھر میں اس پر بات چیت کر سکتے ہیں۔ کہانی‬ ‫•‬
‫پر ڈرامہ کر سکتے ہیں۔ مشکل لفظوں کو پڑھکر ان کے معنی لکھ‬
‫کہانی کو پڑھ کر اس کے کرداروں کے بارے میں لکھ سکتے ہیں۔‬ ‫•‬
‫بابا بھارتی جیسے لوگ ٓاس پاس ٓاپنے اگر دیکھے ہوں تو ان کے‬
‫بارے میں ایک پیراگراف لکھ سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫اردو انشا(درخواست(‬
‫پرنسپل کے نام درخواست لکھ سکتے ہیں۔‪Youtube‬پر درخواست‬ ‫•‬
‫کا نمونہ دیکھ سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫فیس معاف کرنے کے لیے اور دو دن کی چھٹی کی درخواست لکھ‬ ‫•‬
‫اپنے گھر کے ممبروں کے ساتھ درخواست پر بات چیت کر سکتے‬ ‫•‬
‫ہیں اوران کو پڑھ کر سنا سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫‪Whatsapp‬پراس کو دوستوں اور ساتھیوں کو ‪Share‬بھی کر‬ ‫•‬
‫‪SwayamPrabha Live Kishore Manch, Youtube Etc.‬‬
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Mathematics (Class VII)
Learning Sources/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities
teachers)
The learner NCERT /State WEEK 1

• multiplies /divides Mathematics textbook • The first chapter is about Integers in
two integers. for Class VII which multiplication and division of
• interprets the integers is dealt.
division and Chapter 1: INTEGERS • Discussion may be initiated about
multiplication of integers which students have already
fractions Chapter 2: studied in Class VI. The learners may be
• uses algorithms to FRACTIONS AND sent some questions about integers and
multiply and divide DECIMALS may be asked to respond online.
fractions /decimals. • Different ways of introducing
E-resources: multiplication of integers may be
Integers discussed (On the number line, through
https://nroer.gov.in/ patterns, etc.) Students may be
55ab34ff81fccb4f1d80 encouraged to form examples and look for
6025/file/5b583b8a1 patterns. Teachers and other learners
6b51c01cccebeb0 may give their comments. This may
continue in Week 2 as well.
https://nroer.gov.in/
55ab34ff81fccb4f1d80 WEEK 2
6025/file/5d42d0d11 • Learners may be introduced to properties
6b51c0171d33ad5 of multiplication of integers. They may
observe the patterns and send their
https://nroer.gov.in/ observations to the teacher.
55ab34ff81fccb4f1d80 Generalisation of the property may then
6025/file/5d42cea01 be discussed.
6b51c0171d33ab0 • Exercises from the textbook of
Mathematics for Class VII and Exemplar
https://nroer.gov.in/ Problem Book for Class VII may be
55ab34ff81fccb4f1d80 attempted. Learners should send their
6025/file/5b583c661 solutions to the teacher and teacher and
6b51c01cdff01fd other learners may discuss about them.
https://nroer.gov.in/ • Teacher may select appropriate activities
55ab34ff81fccb4f1d80 from Laboratory Manual for Elementary
6025/file/58dd3a874 Stage (Activities 29, 38) in mathematics
72d4a03227bf998 and ask the learners to perform them and
send their observations. Conclusions
Fractions and about the concept can then be drawn
decimals after discussion.
https://nroer.gov.in/ • Concept of division of integers can then
55ab34ff81fccb4f1d80 be discussed on similar lines.
6025/file/5850f8494
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72d4a9b25a086cc WEEK 3
(video in Hindi) • On similar lines as done in earlier weeks
concept of multiplication of fractions can
https://nroer.gov.in/ be taken up.
55ab34ff81fccb4f1d80 • E resources can be used for better
6025/file/5850f8b74 visualisation and understanding of
72d4a9b25a0875c concepts.
(video in Hindi) • While getting comments from learners,
teachers may assess understanding of
https://nroer.gov.in/ learners about the concepts and plan for
55ab34ff81fccb4f1d80 an appropriate feedback.
6025/file/57d9044f1 • In all the activities learners may be
6b51c0312a1ef63 encouraged to draw their inferences and
(Video in Hindi) try to justify them through examples.
WEEK 4
• Concept of division of fractions can then
be discussed using activities in the
textbook and laboratory manual in
mathematics at Elementary stage
• The activities and their online sharing can
continue in Week 4.
• Laboratory Manual for Elementary stage
(Activities 35,36,37,39,40)
• Learners may be involved in a game
which goes as follows:
➢ Think of a number
➢ Add 7 to it
➢ Multiply the result obtained by 2
➢ Subtract 4
➢ Find half of the result obtained
➢ Subtract original number.
➢ Learners may tell the number obtained
➢ Discuss the game by changing its rules
and try to find how all of them get the
same answer under given conditions.
• More such games can be played, but at
the end of the game an attempt should be
made to discuss about the relation
between the conditions of the game and
the result obtained. It may lead to
understanding of some relation between
numbers. The games can be modified for
integers/fractions.
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Science (Class VII)

(to be guided by Parents with the
help of teachers)
The learner — NCERT/State WEEK 1

• identifies different Textbook The learner may be asked to
types of motions on Theme: Moving • Observe his/her surroundings and make a
the basis of Things, People
table of different things which are in
observable features and Ideas
motion. Further classify these moving
such as motion Chapter: Motion
things according to their type of motion.
along a straight and Time
The observations can further be divided
line or along a • Slow or Fast
into fast and slow moving things.
circular path etc. • Speed
• Write justifications for each entry you
• differentiates • Measurement of
made in the table, i.e. why it has been kept
between different Time
types of motions on• Measuring Speed in that column?
the basis of their • Distance-Time • Draw the pictures/diagrams of your
properties such as observations and decorate it. (Art
Graph
the speed, change integrated Learning)
in direction of • Find the speed of hopping on one leg.
http://ncert.nic.in/te
motion etc. (Activity 36 from the below link)
xtbook/pdf/gesc11
• conducts simple 3.pdf http://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/fhelm205.pdf
investigations to Chapter 13 NCERT The activity may be modified so that it can
seek answers to Science Textbook be performed within the house or room.
queries, e.g., Class 7 Use a regular stopwatch/ or stopwatch in
change in time • Laboratory Manual the mobile. The distances can be changed
period on changing in Science for Class so as to fit in within the available length.
length of VI-VIII Then try to answer the questions given
pendulum or mass http://www.ncert.nic after the activity.
of bob .in/exemplar/labm • Search on the internet how people used
• measures and anuals.html to measure time before the invention of
calculates time • E-Resources modern clocks/watches. (links should
required to developed by not be provided everywhere because our
complete a task, NCERT, which are learners need to become independent
cover a distance; available on learners).
speed of moving NROER and also • By using a time measuring device
objects; time period attached as QR
available in your house (clock, wrist
of a simple Code in textbooks watch or mobile) measure time required
pendulum, etc. of NCERT. for different daily life activities. For
• draws diagrams/
example, while cooking rice, pulses, filling
plots and
one bucket of water, the time taken by a
interprets graphs
fan to completely come to rest after it is
e.g., distance-time
graphs switched off, the time taken by ½ litre and
• constructs models 1 litre milk to boil under same conditions,
etc. Record your observations in your copy
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using materials and discuss with your friends, elders or
from surroundings teachers.
and explains their •
working, e.g. SUN
DIAL, Simple WEEK 2
Pendulum • Project: Make your own sundial. (For
• discusses and details, refer to your textbook or the
appreciates stories internet.)
of scientific • Make a simple pendulum and find its
discoveries time period. (Activity 13.2 NCERT
• applies learning of Textbook)
scientific concepts
• Perform the above mentioned activity
in day-to-day life,
by changing the length of the pendulum
e.g. in measuring
and also by changing the mass of the
speed of different
bob.
moving objects
Write your observations in each case.
• exhibits creativity
➢ Do you observe any change in time-
in designing,
period on changing the length of the
planning, making
use of available pendulum or mass of the bob?
resources, etc. eg. ➢ Search on the internet to find the
Measuring distance reasons for your observations or you
in absence of can discuss with your friends, elders
standard scales by or teachers. Caution: Perform all the
using objects of activities under the guidance of elders.
known lengths etc. • Measure speed of any rolling object.
• exhibits values of (Activity 13.4 NCERT textbook)
honesty, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spy
objectivity, O-ty1j5o
cooperation, • Watch this programme and try to
freedom from fear understand about different types of graphs
and prejudices etc and their nature.
such as reporting • Make a distance time graph for your toy car
the findings or any rolling object.Identify its type of
honestly, motion and speed from this graph.
supporting other
friends in need etc
Learner: Theme: How WEEK- 3

• identifies electric Things Work — The learner may be asked to
components on Electric Current • Identify the electric components used in
the basis of and its Effects the house. Draw their diagrams; write their
observable • Symbols of Electric names and symbols.
features, i.e., Components • Learners may take help from their textbook
appearance, • Heating Effect of and also search on the internet for the
functions, etc. eg. Electric Current symbols not available in the book.
Identifying Switch,• Magnetic Effect of • Open the link given below
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regulator etc on Electric Current
their function • Electromagnet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IIT2
• differentiates • Electric Bell s7Q1g8&feature=youtu.be
between different • Chapter 14 NCERT Watch the video carefully and try to
effects of electric Science Textbook make your own circuit for this and play
current, on the Class VII with your family members.
basis of certain http://ncert.nic.in • Open the link given below
observations eg. /textbook/pdf/ges https://nroer.gov.in/5645d28d81fccb60f1
Heating effect, c114.pdf 66681d/file/58871106472d4a1fef810c49
magnetic effect Exemplar
etc. Problems, Ch. 14, • Watch the video carefully and try to
• conducts simple Class VII Science make your own simple electric switch.
investigations to http://ncert.nic.in Note: Instead of generator shown in the
seek answers to /ncerts/l/geep114. video you can use a combination of two dry
queries, e.g., effect pdf cells and in place of crocodile clips you can
of adding more • Laboratory Manual use copper wires directly.
number of cells in in Science for Class • Make an electric circuit as shown in Fig.
an electric circuit VI-VIII 14.7 in Ch. 14 of NCERT Textbook (Class
• relates processes http://www.ncert. VII Science).
with causes, e.g., nic.in/exemplar/la Note: Nowadays mostly we find LEDs
heating of bmanuals.html instead of the bulb shown in the figure. If
conducting wire, • E-Resources LED is available instead of the bulb shown
deflection in developed by in the figure, then make sure that you are
magnetic needle NCERT, which are connecting positive terminal of the cell to the
due to a current, available on longer leg of the LED.
etc. NROER and also For making these circuits, take help from
• explains attached as QR your elders and try to find an old torch or
processes, e.g., Code in textbooks other electrical devices from which you can
heating and of NCERT. collect the required items for your circuits.
magnetic effects of • Chapter 13, Class • Make a simple electric circuit using few
electric current, VI NCERT dry cells, LED or torch bulb and wires.
etc. http://ncert.nic.in Observe the effect on intensity or glow of
• draws labelled /textbook/pdf/fesc bulb on increasing the number of cells in
diagrams and 113.pdf the circuit. Repeat the activity with a fuse
circuit diagrams of torch bulb and note the observations.
electric Discuss the observation with your friends,
components, elders and teacher.
electric circuits, • Open the link given below
organ systems https://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f1d8
electric circuits; 06025/file/5b4d793e16b51c01e4ec660a
experimental set It is an interactive simulation, play with
ups; etc. the simulation to learn more about
• constructs models electric circuits.
using materials
from surroundings Heating effect of electric current
and explains their • Make an electric circuit as shown in Fig.
working, e.g., 14.7 or Fig. 14.9 or Fig. 14.10, Ch. 14
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electromagnets; NCERT Textbook (Class VII Science).
electric fuse, etc. After keeping the switch ON for few
• discusses and seconds, touch the bulb (Fig. 14.7) or wire
appreciates stories (Fig. 14.10) connected in the circuit. What
of scientific have you observed?
discoveries eg. Discuss with your friends, elders and
How magnetic teacher about your observations.
effect of electric • Collect information about various
current was electrical equipments whose
discovered etc. performances are based on the heating
• applies learning of effects of electric current. This
scientific concepts information can be collected by
in day-to-day life, discussing with elders, friends, teachers
e.g., connecting or by surfing on internet. Try to identify
two or more the equipments in your house which
electric cells in work on this effect.
proper order in
devices; WEEK-4
discussing the • Make a circuit as suggested in Activity
importance of 14.4 in NCERT Textbook (Class VII
electric fuse in the Science), for understanding the
circuits etc. purpose of a fuse in an electric circuit.
• exhibits creativity Discuss the importance of fuse in an
in designing, electric circuit with your friends.
planning, making You can write a short narrative for
use of available emphasizing the need of an electric fuse
resources, etc. eg. in our household circuits. You can also
finding magnets make a poster showing the need of
from broken or electric fuse in circuits.
non working • Perform the activity 14.5 as suggested
speakers or in NCERT Textbook (Class VII Science),
headphones etc. for understanding the magnetic effects
of electric current.
Note: You may not have a magnetic needle
in your house, for this you can use a
magnetized pin fitted in cork or thermocol
floating on water surface (Refer to Activity 6
Ch. 13 NCERT Text book Class VIh). You
may have a magnet or try to find a magnet
from the old radio, speakers or head phones
which are unusable.
• Change the polarity of cell used or number
of cells used in the circuit.
• Note down your observations. Discuss
your observations with your friends, elders
or teacher.
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• Open the link given below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a1E
WahLuGY&feature=youtu.be
Watch the video carefully and try to
understand how magnetic effect of
current was discovered.
Project: Make an electromagnet using dry

cells, iron nail and insulated wire.
• During the project, try to find out

answer of following questions:
• What do you observe when number of
turns is increased or decreased?
• Do you observe if number of cells is
increased or decreased in the circuit?
• Note your observations and discuss with
your friends, elders and teacher.
• Try to find out the uses of
electromagnets in our daily lives.
• Write down the differences between a
permanent magnet and an
electromagnet.
• Search on the internet and try to
understand how an electric bell works.
Which effect is responsible for its
working?
• Discuss your findings with your friends,
elders and teacher.
Note: Since everyone is supposed to stay at
home, therefore all the communications
with friends and teachers should be done
through call or chat. Learners may take
pictures or videos of their circuits/devices
and can share with their friends and
teachers.
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Social Science (Class-VII)
a. History (Class VII)
Learning Concept Week-wise Suggestive Activities

teachers)
The learner is Source: WEEK-1
able to NCERT Study of the past:
• understand Syllabus for • To make the student understand the differences
how historians Upper Primary taking place over the years the teacher/parent
study the past Classes encourages the student to see the atlas/ map of
• know the India and observe the change in names of
importance of NCERT History various places and the basic structure of society.
sources textbook- The student may
• how the Class-VII, Our • Discuss with parents/peers/elder
developments/c Pasts brother/sister about the reason for change of
hanges take • Broad names.
place during historical • Ask questions with teachers
medieval period trends • Try to analyse these reasons and discuss with
• differentiate • Kinds of teachers
between the sources, e.g.
historical period chronicles,
WEEK-2
• analyse paintings,
Sources: The learner
administrative coins,
• Tries to understand the importance of history
measures and inscriptions,
and the way of knowing the past. Discuss it with
strategies documents,
teachers/ parents/ peers/ siblings why to study
adopted by new literature
history.
dynasties • Pattern of
• Once explained by teacher, tries to differentiate
• understands political
between various types of sources of studying the
the wealth development,
past
created by military
conquests • Differentiates between various sources like
them,
coins, old books (chronicles), manuscripts,
consequently • Understandin
paintings, architecture (buildings) used to know
achievements in g of the
about the historical period
the area of connection
between • Observes various coins and currency notes at
irrigation and
political and home and tries to figure out how the political and
construction of
economic economic aspects can be known through these.
new buildings
process • Writes a note/project on coins/currency with
• tries to explain
the help of parents and submit online for further
about
clarifications.
establishment
of new
kingdoms WEEK-3
Technology
• If the learner has seen any irrigation technology
in or around her surroundings, then compares
it with the technology of the past i.e. Persian
Wheel, which was used for irrigation.
• The learner is aware about certain modern
weapons of war as observed in TV or pictures or
in the form of toys, and compares with firearms
used in the past during warfare.
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• The learner may discuss with parents about the
advantage enjoyed by the countries which are
having superior military technology. Ask
questions with teachers about this superior
military technology during medieval period and
the expansion of empire.
• While discussing with the peer group or with
siblings, the learner develops an understanding
that a ruler having superior military technology
is a prosperous and wealthy ruler having control
aver a large area.
• Construction of large palaces, forts,
monuments, roads etc. by these powerful rulers
is thus explained by parents/ teachers.
Assignment/Project
The learner
• Collects picture from newspapers, magazines to
show latest irrigation technology being used, war
being fought with latest technological warfare
• Shows photos and videos of the changes taking
place in society and economy, prosperity of the
people.
• Shows pictures of splendid temples of south
India built during medieval period and explain
about the massive architecture
(Source: www.nroer.gov.in)
WEEK-4
Establishment of kingdoms
• The teacher with the help of parents may
administer a theme of establishment of new
kingdoms and the reasons behind their success.
• This may be debated amongst the peers and
prepare a project and tries to submit it online.
(Source: NCERT Textbooks, State government
textbooks, any other supplementary books)
b. Geography (Class VII)
Learning Outcomes Sources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

(to be guided by Parents with the help of
teachers)
The learner NCERT Textbook: WEEK 1
• describes Our Environment Theme- Environment
different http://ncert.nic.in The learner may be asked to
components of /textbook/textboo • Read the Chapter — Environment. In the
the environment k.htm?gess2=0-9 beginning a story is given in which some
and the learners are discussing about the changes
interrelationship Theme: which have taken place in their
between them. Environment environment.
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• Shows sensitivity • Similarly think, and identify if any changes
to the need for http://epathshala. have taken place in our environment in past
conservation of nic.in/topic- few years. Write down about these changes.
natural d.php?id=0762CH0 • Discuss with parents/ grandparents about
resources—air, 1 the changes which have taken place over the
water, energy, years/decades.
flora and fauna. Trilingual • Discuss and identify various components of
Dictionary of the environment with the help of figure 1.1.
Geography for given in the chapter.
Schools (Hindi-
English-Urdu) WEEK 2
http://www.ncert. Learner may
nic.in/publication/ • read about the major domains of the earth.
Miscellaneous/pdf • encouraged to do following activities:
_files/tidog101.pdf • write his/her observations about the
surroundings and make a list of uses that
the land in the neighbourhood is being put
to.
• Find out the source of the water used in the
home come from; make a list of different
uses of water in our daily life. (Have you
seen anyone wasting water? How?)
• Observe the sky during day and make a note
whether the day is cloudy, rainy, sunny,
foggy etc.
WEEK 3
• Imagine an ideal environment where they
would love to live and draw the picture of
their ideal environment. Those who may not
prefer to draw can prepare a write up or a
• Identifies major Chapter 2: Inside
poem on the theme.
layers of the Our Earth
earth’s interior Interior of Earth
WEEK 4
http://epathshala.
nic.in/topic- • The learner can read the chapter and
d.php?id=0762ch0 observe figures 2.1 and 2.2 given in the
chapter. Elders at home can help the learner
2
to understand about various layers of the
Trilingual
earth. An onion or boiled egg can be used to
Dictionary of
explain about the layers.
Geography for
• The learner can draw the diagram of various
Schools (Hindi-
layers of the earth.
English-Urdu)
http://www.ncert.
nic.in/publication/
Miscellaneous/pdf
_files/tidog101.pdf
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c. Social and Political Life (Class VII)

teachers)
The learner- NCERT/State WEEK 1
• differentiates Textbook • Discuss with your parents about different
between different kinds of markets such as local and shopping
kinds of markets. Theme- Market complexes in your locality.
• traces how goods Children and • Read newspaper articles/magazine
travel through parents may use articles/stories/case studies, listen/watch
various market the following audio-visuals about different kinds of
places. resources and markets and how goods travel through
explore Social various market places.
Science e-
resource available
online eg.: WEEK 2
• Use these resources to learn about different
• NISHTHA Portal kinds of markets in your locality; try to
https://itpd.ncert differentiate between local markets and
.gov.in// shopping complexes and find out how goods
• Download text travel through various market places.
Module 12 • Discuss with your parents about issues and
Pedagogy of challenges associated with different kinds of
Social Sciences markets in your locality.
(Upper Primary
Stage) in English WEEK 3
or Hindi • Ask questions/doubts with your
https://itpd.ncert parents/teacher about different types of
.gov.in/course/vi markets and related issues and challenges.
ew.php?id=949&s • Draw people engaged in various activities in
ection=13 local market based on your experience.
• QR Code: • Make poster on different activities taken up
Interactive by people in different kinds of market.
activities given in
QR Code of each WEEK 4
chapter. • Solve activities given in QR Code of the
chapter.
any/assigned topic.
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CLASS VIII
English (Class-VIII)
Learning Outcomes Resources Activities

The learners - http://ncert.nic.in/ WEEK 1
• use English news textbook/textbook.h Listening
(newspaper, TV, Radio) tm ➢ Teachers provide the learners with
as a resource to online links to listen to poems
develop his/her Listen to the audio /songs/ stories etc. and ask them to
listening and reading enabled text (from record their comments and ideas.
comprehension, note- audio textbooks of ➢ Teachers may ask learners to listen
taking, summarising NCERT or any text, to the news/a talk show on the
etc. if available) environment and summarise the
• watch / listen to main points.
English movies, serials, Share some links
educational channels with learners to
with sub-titles, audio- watch English
video/ multi-media educational
materials, for programmes on
understanding and Saving our planet
comprehension.
Use the QR code
reader using a
mobile.
Use resources from

creative commons
On line dictionaries WEEK 2
• infer the meaning of Vocabulary
unfamiliar words by www.macmillandicti ➢ showing a picture/object/
reading them in onary.com illustration
context. ➢ word web
• refer to dictionary, The Free Online ➢ cross word
thesaurus and English Dictionaries ➢ word ladder
encyclopedia to find are used for ➢ giving synonyms
meanings / spelling of Definitions, ➢ giving antonyms
words while reading meanings, ➢ explaining through context
and writing synonyms, ➢ using dictionaries
pronunciations, ➢ Learning vocabulary is the key to
games, sound language learning. It is important to
effects, high-quality develop vocabulary as it helps in
images, understanding spoken as well as
dictionary.cambridge written texts. It is important for the
.org › dictionary teacher to understand how
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vocabulary is learned and the
QR codes of the factors that play a role in
textbook have a few vocabulary development.
additional activities. ➢ It is useful for the teacher to be
aware of the variety of methods that
These could be used can be used to enhance vocabulary
by all learners. because it helps develop reading
comprehension and expression.
➢ Give examples on using the
dictionary as a reference book for
finding multiple meanings of a word
in a variety of contexts.
The learners - http://ncert.nic.in/ WEEK 3

• read textual/non- textbook/textbook.h While reading activity:
textual materials in tm
English/Braille with Reading
comprehension. • Depending on the length of the text
• identify details, divide it into parts and while reading
characters, main idea the text check the learners’
and sequence of ideas comprehension for each part.
and events while • Comprehension check can be
reading. conducted by using
• read, compare, • true/false,
contrast, think • matching,
critically and relate • multiple choices,
ideas to life • short answer,
• infer the meaning of • gap filling,
unfamiliar words by • completion type,
reading them in • word attack
context. • questions and answer
• read a variety of texts • table completion type questions
for pleasure e.g. etc.
adventure stories and • Having listened to the story / text /
science fiction, fairy poem, ask the learners to read the
tales, also non-fiction text on their own.
articles, narratives, • Learners read the text in chunks (the
travelogues, text may be divided into four or five
biographies, etc. sections). NCERT textbooks are
(extensive reading) divided into sections followed by oral
comprehension check.
• End of the text questions can be
attempted by the learners
The learners - QR codes of the WEEK 4
• prepare a write up textbook have some Grammar and Writing
after seeking additional activities. • Give learners examples of the
information in print / grammar item and then ask them to
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online, notice board, These could be used underline grammar items in the
newspaper, etc. by all learners. text.
• communicate • Share the steps with the learners
accurately using Writing activities about the Process Approach to
appropriate should be related to Writing
grammatical forms the immediate • Brainstorming: jotting down
(e.g., clauses, environment of the many ideas that may come to an
comparison of learner. individual’s mind or through
adjectives, time and For example you discussions, pair work, group
tense, active passive can ask them to work
voice, reported speech write an article on • Outlining: organising the ideas
etc. the topic –“Recycle, into a logical sequence
• write a coherent and Reduce, Reuse” • Drafting: writer concentrates
meaningful paragraph on the content of the message
through the process of (rather than the form).
drafting, revising, • Revisions: in response to the
editing and finalising. writer’s second thoughts or
• write short paragraphs feedback provided by peers or
coherently in teacher, the draft is revised
English/Braille with a through
proper beginning, • Proof-reading: with an
middle and end with emphasis on form. Correct the
appropriate language and appropriateness of
punctuation marks. its use.
• write answers to • Final draft: Write the final
textual/non-textual draft
questions after • Project: Learners can be asked to
comprehension / collect 5 stories and 5 poems related
inference; draws to the Environment and make a
character sketch, compendium. They can also
attempts extrapolative illustrate them with drawings,
writing. collages, paintings, etc. OR They can
• write emails, be asked to create illustrated mini
messages, notices, biographies of environment saviours
formal letters, such as Greta Thunberg.
descriptions/
narratives, personal
diaries, reports, short
personal/ biographical
experiences etc.
• develop a skit
(dialogues from a
story) and story from
dialogues.
• write a book review
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हिन्दी (कक्षा ––आठ)
सि
ां ातिि सीखने के तिषय-िस्िु (थीम) प्रस्िातिि गतितितियाां
प्रतिफल कौशल/ दक्षिा (बच्चेइन गतितितियों को अतििािक/तशक्षक की
मदद से करेंगे।)
तिद्याथी कक्षा-8 • स्शक्षक एविं स्शस्क्षकाएँ उपिोक्ि पाठ को वििमाि सिंदभि
• ICT का उपयोग कििे उदाहिर्–– ‘ध्वस्ि ’ से जोडिे हुए अध्यापि कायि किें । यह कायि स्वद्यास्िियों
हुए भाषा औि सास्हत्य (कस्विा) के साि वीस्ियो काफ्र िं ें स्सगिं के द्वािा (जैसे- जमू कॉल,
(स्हदिं ी) के कौशलों को सयू िकािंि स्त्रपाठी व्हाटसप समहू कॉल आस्द) या स्फि वीस्ियो पढ़ािे हुए
अस्जिि कििे हैं। ‘स्ििाला’ (कस्व) रिकािि कि स्वद्यास्िियों को भेजा जा सकिा है। स्वद्यािी
(िा.शै.अ.प्र.प.की इसे अपिी-अपिी पाठ्यपथु िकों में देखें ििा वििमाि
• स्हदिं ी भाषा में स्वस्भन्ि
पाठ्यपथु िक वसंत सिंदभि में उपयोगी प्रोजेक्ट/ दि कायि को पिू ा कििे का
प्रकाि की सामग्री
भाग3) प्रयास किें ।
(समाचाि, पत्र-पस्त्रकाएँ,
जािकािीपिक सामग्री, • QR Code में उपलब्ध िा.शै.अ.प्र.प. द्वािा िैयाि स्कया
पीिीएफ़ स्लिंक––
इटिं ििेट, ब्लॉग आस्द पि गया ऑस्ियो-वीस्ियो पाठ।
http://ncert.nic.in/te
छपिे वाली समग्री) को
xtbook/pdf/hhvs101 • ऑस्ियो स्लिंक––
समझकि पढ़िे हैं औि https://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f1d806
.pdf
उस पि अपिी पसिंद- 025/page/58104d3016b51c23fb29eea8#met
िापसिंद, िाय आस्द को adata_info
नोट–– आप ववषय-वस्तु
मौस्खक/सािंकेस्िक भाषा
(थीम) से संबंवित कोई • वीस्ियोस्लक िं ––
में अस्भव्यक्ि कििे हैं।
अन्य कववता भी https://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f1d806
• कहािी, कस्विा आस्द उदाहरण के रूप में ले 025/page/58104d6c16b51c23fb29ef1a
पढ़कि लेखि के स्वस्वध सकते हैं।
• कस्विा की समझ को स्वेथिाि देिे के स्लए NROER एविं
ििीकों औि शैस्लयों को
यटू ् यबू पि कस्व एविं कस्विा के सिंदभि में उपलब्ध सामग्री।
पहचाििे हैं। भाषा-कौशल–– • यटू ् यबू स्लिंक––
• भाषा की बािीस्कयों/ सिु िा/देखिा, बोलिा,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfh5h
व्यवथिा का स्लस्खि पढ़िा-स्लखिा, ICT
WDW9c4
प्रयोग कििे हैं, जैसे–– आधारिि भाषाई दक्षिा
कस्विा के शब्दों को • बदले हुए परिवेश एविं िवीि सचू िाओ िं को ‘ध्वस्ि’
बदलकि अिि औि लय कस्विा से जोडकि िचिात्मक गस्िस्वस्धयाँ िैयाि कििा
को समझिा। एविं प्रकृ स्ि की आवाज को वििमाि परिवेश की आवाज
से जोडिे का सिंदश े प्रदाि कििा।
• पाठ द्वािा अस्जिि स्वषय-
वथिु की समझ को • स्शक्षर्-अस्धगम की प्रस्िया के रूप में आकलि का
वििमाि परिवेश से उपयोग कििे हुए स्वद्यास्िियों को ऑिलाइि प्रथिस्ु िकिर्
जोडकि िचिात्मक एविं (प्रदि कायि के रूप में) के स्लए प्रेरिि कििा।
िास्किक अस्भव्यस्क्ि एविं
44
स्लस्खि एविं मौस्खक रूप • उपिोक्ि प्रस्ियाओ िं को कििे हुए ध्याि िखिा है स्क
से प्रदाि कििे हैं। हमािा उद्देश्य स्कसी खास कस्विा को पढ़ािे के बजाए
• अस्भव्यस्क्ि की स्वस्वध स्वद्यास्िियों में कस्विा की समझ पैदा कििा है िास्क
शैस्लयों/रूपों को भस्वष्य में अगि ऐसी ही कोई कस्विा उिके समक्ष
पहचाििे हैं, थवयिं (पाठ्यिम या पाठ्यिम से इिि भी) आए िो वे उिका
स्लखिे हैं, जैसे–– भाव एविं अिि-स्वथिाि कि सकें । परिवेश से जोडकि
कस्विा, कहािी, स्िबिंध कस्विा का स्ववेचि कि सकें । साि ही कस्विा को पढ़िे-
आस्द। पढ़ािे भाषा औि सास्हत्य के स्वस्वध कौशलों को अस्जिि
कि सकें । वििमाि सदिं भि में भाषा औि सास्हत्य के स्शक्षर्-
अस्धगम की प्रस्िया में ICT के उपयोग की समझ का
स्वथिाि भी एक उद्देश्य है। यहाँ स्वधा के रूप में कस्विा
की समझ के साि-साि हर्षयर्स्तु (थीम) के रूप में
‘प्रकृ स्ि, पयािविर् औि मिष्ु य’ की समझ को भी स्वथिाि
देिा हमािा उद्देश्य है। अििं ि: सािे स्ियाकलापों का उद्देश्य
अस्जिि ज्ञाि औि समझ का वाथिस्वक परिस्थिस्ियों में
उपयोग ही िो है।
45
‫)‪Urdu Language (Class- VIII‬‬
‫ہفتہ وار سرگرمیاں‬ ‫ماخذ‬ ‫متوقع آموزشی ما حصل‬

‫)‪(Week –wise – Activities‬‬ ‫)‪(Sources‬‬ ‫‪(Expected of Learning‬‬
‫)‪Outcomes‬‬
‫ہفتہ – ‪1‬‬ ‫این سی ای ٓار ٹی •‬ ‫کہانی اور نظم کومناسب لبو‬ ‫•‬
‫نظم ‪( :‬ماں کا خواب)‬ ‫ریاست کی درسی کتب•‬ ‫لہجے کے ساتھ سمجھ کر‬
‫کہانی‪ :‬ایک مزے دار کہانی‬ ‫•‬ ‫پڑھتے ہیں!‬
‫اردوانشا ‪:‬خط لکھوانا‬ ‫•‬ ‫کہانی کوجملوں میں لب و‬ ‫•‬
‫ماں کا خواب (نظم)‬ ‫لہجے کی مددسے لکھتے ہیں!‬
‫ٓ‬
‫نظم کو پڑھ سکتے ہیں یا اڈیو میں یوٹیوب میں سن سکتے‬ ‫•‬ ‫نظم اورکہانی کے مرکزی‬ ‫•‬
‫ہیں!نظم کو ڈرامے کی شکل میں لکھ سکتے ہیں!‬ ‫خیال پر بات چیت کرتے ہیں!‬
‫دوسرے موضوعات پر نظمیں جیسے چاند‪ ،‬سورج‪،‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اپنے تجربات اور خیاالت‬ ‫•‬
‫میری مانوغیرہ پر لکھ سکتے ہیں۔‬ ‫کو ٓازادانہ طور پر لکھتے ہیں۔‬
‫نظم کے مرکزی خیال کو سمجھ کر لکھا جا سکتا ہے۔‬ ‫•‬ ‫خطوں کو لکھتے ہیں۔‬ ‫•‬
‫اس نظم پر ‪Model‬بھی بنا سکتے ہیں۔ تھرماکول پر‬
‫ایکگڑیا کھڑی کرکے اور بچوں کی قطار کو دکھایا جا‬
‫سکتا ہے۔ اپنے کسی خواب کو لکھ سکتے ہیں۔دوستوں‬
‫کو بھیاپنے خواب لکھ کر‪Whatsapp‬پر بھیج سکتے‬
‫ہیں۔‬
‫کہانی (ایک مزیدار کہانی)‬
‫کہانی کو پڑھ کر اس کو لکھ سکتے ہیں اوراس کو گھر‬ ‫•‬
‫میں سنا سکتے ہیں۔ ‪ Role Play‬بھی گھر کے ممبرونکے‬
‫ساتھ کر سکتے ہیں۔گرمی‪ ،‬جاڑا اور برسات کے مکالموں‬
‫کو لکھ سکتے ہیں۔ اِن موسموں پر گھر مینبہن‪/‬بھائی کے‬
‫ساتھ بات چیت کر سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫کہانی کو پڑھ کر اس کے بارے میں اور مرکزی خیال‬ ‫•‬
‫پر گھر میں ‪ Discuss‬کر سکتے ہیں۔مشکللفظوں اور‬
‫محاروں کے معنی بھی لکھ کر جملے بنا سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫اردو انشا (خط لکھوانا)‬
‫خط کے نمونوں کونیٹ پر دیکھ کر اُن پر گھروالوں سے‬ ‫•‬
‫بات چیت کر سکتے ہیں۔ اپنے کسی دوست یا سہیلی‬
‫کوخط لکھ سکتے ہیں۔ جیسے ٓاگرہ کے تاج محل‪ ،‬قطب‬
‫میناروغیرہ کے بارے میں ساری معلومات لکھ‬
‫سکتےہیں۔ اپنے کسی یادگار سفر کو بھی لکھ سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫اپنے خط کو ‪ E-mail‬پر بھیج سکتے ہیں۔‪Whatsapp‬پر‬ ‫•‬
‫بھی ‪ Share‬کر سکتے ہیں۔‬
‫‪SwayamPrabha Live Kishore Manch,‬‬
‫‪Youtube,NROER, etc.‬‬
‫‪46‬‬
Mathematics (Class- VIII)
teachers)
The learner NCERT Textbook WEEK 1
• generalises of Mathematics • Teacher may initiate discussion about
properties of Rational numbers introduced in Class VII
addition, Chapter 1: by sending some questions to learners.
subtraction, RATIONAL Based on the responses feedback can be
multiplication and NUMBERS given.
division of rational • Discussion about the properties of rational
numbers through Chapter 2: numbers can begin by motivating the
patterns LINEAR learners to create and observe the
• finds out as many EQUATIONS IN examples. Generalisations can then be
rational numbers ONE VARIABLE discussed.
as possible • Learners may be asked to compile
between two E-resources: statements related to properties exhibited
rational numbers Rational Numbers by numbers under different operations like
https://nroer.gov.i addition, subtraction, multiplication and
n/55ab34ff81fccb division. They may be encouraged to
4f1d806025/file/5 observe how these properties change as
b48442816b51c01 the number system extends. Discussion
f8f25cde can be held to evolve a general form of
such properties.
https://nroer.gov.i
n/55ab34ff81fccb WEEK 2
4f1d806025/file/5
• Use of Exemplar problem book can be
b48455716b51c01
done which is available on NCERT
f6790635
website.
• Since learners have learnt decimals in
https://nroer.gov.i
earlier classes, open ended questions of
n/55ab34ff81fccb
the following form may be discussed.
4f1d806025/file/5
Write those decimal numbers which when
b48461216b51c01
rounded off to say second decimal place
f6790637
can give, say, 25.32. Change numbers for
different groups and discuss.
https://nroer.gov.i
• The work of Week 1 may be carried further
n/55ab34ff81fccb
and textbook of Class VIII may be used
4f1d806025/file/5
which is available on NCERT website.
b4846fe16b51c01f
6790645 • Teacher may also look for e resources on
NROER and ask the learners to refer to
Linear Equations them and send their observations.
in one variable • The observations of all learners may be
https://nroer.gov.i compiled and discussion about a general
n/55ab34ff81fccb form can be initiated.
4f1d806025/file/5
7c6f4fb16b51c1d3 WEEK 3
087a63a • The other properties of rational numbers
may now be discussed
• The work of properties of rational numbers
initiated in Week 2 may be carried further
in this week and the next week.
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WEEK 4
• Learners may be given different linear
equations to solve. They may be asked ,
which of these have solutions that are
natural numbers/integers/rational
numbers which are not integers.
• they may be asked to form equations
which have solutions which are whole
numbers/integers/rational numbers
which are not integers.
• Games of the following type can be played:
• Write a number
• Add 2 to it
• Multiply the resulting number by 3
• Subtract 3
• Multiply by 2
• Find 1/6 of the resulting number
• Subtract the original number
• Discuss about the answer obtained.
Discussion can be made and inference
may be sought about the relation between
the conditions of the game and the final
result. Discuss whether using the
variables for the given conditions can
make things more clear and if so, how can
the conditions be changed to evolve a new
set of conditions and a new result. This will
help learners to draw a relation between
numbers and also how algebra can
simplify things.
• Assessment of learners can be done by
observing their responses. Appropriate
feedback can then be given.
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Science (Class-VIII)
Learning Outcomes Sources/Resource Week-wise Suggestive Activities

of teachers)
Learner NCERT/State WEEK 1
• classifies materials developed Textbook Theme- Material
such as, natural Theme-Synthetic • Synthetic fibres
and human made Fibres • Types of synthetic fibres
fibres; • Synthetic fibres
• differentiates • Types of Task
different types of synthetic fibres The learner may be asked to
synthetic fibres • Characteristics of • Collect some samples of cloth materials
based on their synthetic fibres made up of natural and synthetic fibres.
properties/ • Plastic • Compare their texture and strength.
characteristics; Learners, Teachers • Make an album/ scrap book by pasting
biodegradable and and Parents may these pieces and write differences you
non-biodegradable use the following observed among them.
materials etc. materials: • Ask elders about the names of various
• conducts simple • E-Resources fabrics of cloth materials.
investigations to developed by
measure strength NCERT, which are Task
of different fibres available on • Write a story on discovery of Nylon
• draws flow charts NROER and also • Make an audio clip on discovery of
to depict types of attached as QR Nylon and share it in group created by
synthetic fibres , Code in textbooks your teacher.
their of NCERT.
characteristics and • Live telecast of
uses.
WEEK 2
various science
Theme- Material
• applies learning of concepts at
scientific concepts • Characteristics of synthetic fibres
Swayam Prabha
in day to-day life Channel • Plastic
such as why (https://www.yout
synthetic fibres ube.com/channel/ Task
should be avoided UCT0s92hGjqLX6 • Identify the articles/cloth materials
near fire, why to p7qY9BBrSA ) made up of synthetic fibres and observe
become fibre wise • Laboratory Manual their characteristics such as strength,
etc. in Science for action of water, action of heat under
• discusses and Class VI-VIII supervision of elders.
appreciates stories http://www.ncert. • Observe household articles made of
of scientific nic.in/exemplar/la plastic.
discoveries such bmanuals.html • Write a note on use of plastic in our
as discovery of • Exemplar daily lives.
Nylon makes Problems in • Discuss your opinion on the use of
efforts to protect Science for Class plastic with your family members and
environment e.g., VIII friends. Do you think its use can be
using plastic and http://www.ncert. avoided?
its products nic.in/exemplar/i • Discuss about alternatives of plastics
judiciously; ndex.html#view3 with peers on group made by your
becoming fiber • Synthetic Fibres teacher.
wise, develop and Plastics
49
environment http://ncert.nic.in • Discuss about Biodegradable and non-
friendly habits by /ncerts/l/heep103 biodegradable materials with peers on
following 5 Rs .pdf group made by your teacher.
• Material: Metals • Write slogans to create an awareness
and Non-Metals about 5Rs
http://ncert.nic.in (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover
/ncerts/l/heep104 and Refuse)
.pdf
• Learning
Outcomes at
Elementary Stage
http://www.ncert.
nic.in/publication
/Miscellaneous/pd
f_files/tilops101.p
df
Learner Theme- WEEK-3

• differentiates Materials: Metal &
materials such as, Non-metals Theme- Material
metals and non- • Physical Physical properties of Metals and Non-
metals. properties of metals
• classifies Metals and Non-
materials based on metals Task
their properties/ • Chemical • Identify items in your house which
characteristics, properties of contain metals. Try to identify the
e.g., metals and Metals and Non- metals in them.
non- metals metals
• Listen to the audios mentioned and try
• conducts simple • Uses of Metals
to understand the properties of metals
investigations to and Non-metals
and explore physical properties of
seek answers to Students,
metals in your surroundings such as
queries e.g. effect Teachers and
malleability, ductility, sonorous etc.
of air and water on Parents may use
How metals are
different metallic the following
https://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f
and non-metallic materials:
1d806025/file/59f0242e16b51c59f65d
substances, • E-Resources
fa89
nature of metallic developed by
Dazzling Flame
and non-metallic NCERT, which are
oxides, etc. available on
1d806025/file/59f0240716b51c59f65d
• relates processes NROER and also
fa43
and phenomenon attached as QR
with causes, e.g. Code in textbooks • Discuss about physical appearance of
why does iron get of NCERT. metals on the basis of your
rusted etc, • Live telecast of observations with your friends on the
• explains processes various science group created by your teacher
and phenomenon concepts at • Attempt quiz on the link given:
such as rusting of Swayam Prabha https://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f
iron, loss of gold Channel 1d806025/file/5d38488a16b51c0173e
during cleaning of (https://www.yout 679a2
gold jewelry etc ube.com/channel/ • Make a comic script on properties of
• Writes word UCT0s92hGjqLX6 metals and non-metals
equation for p7qY9BBrSA )
chemical • Laboratory Manual
reactions, e.g., in Science for
reactions of metals Class VI-VIII
50
and non-metals http://www.ncert.
with air, water and nic.in/exemplar/la WEEK 4
acids, etc. bmanuals.html Themes:
• draws labelled • Exemplar • Chemical properties of Metals and
diagram of Problems in Non metals
activities , simple Science for Class
• Uses of Metals and Non-metals
investigations VIII
related to metals http://www.ncert.
Task
and non-metals nic.in/exemplar/i
• Watch the video on given link
,experimental set ndex.html#view3
ups, etc. • Synthetic Fibres
1d806025/file/58a3fd42472d4a68b79
• applies learning of and Plastics
527f2
scientific concepts http://ncert.nic.in
Try to answer the following:
in day to-day life, /ncerts/l/heep103
➢ Name some metals used in daily life.
e.g., purifying .pdf
➢ Why metal sheets can be prepared?
water; using • Material: Metals ➢ Metals are ductile. Comment on it.
appropriate metals and Non-Metals
• Listen to the audio on the links given
and non-metals for http://ncert.nic.in
below and try to understand the
various purposes , /ncerts/l/heep104
reaction of sodium metal with water:
loss of gold during .pdf
Sodium rap
cleaning by • Learning https://nroer.gov.in/55ab34ff81fccb4f
jewelers etc Outcomes at 1d806025/file/59f024ca16b51c59f65d
• makes efforts to Elementary Stage fb62
protect http://www.ncert.
• Listen to the audio on the link given
environment, e.g nic.in/publication
below and try to understand the
making controlled /Miscellaneous/pd
reaction of non-metal with air. Write its
use of fertilisers f_files/tilops101.p
word equation.
and pesticides; df
Jal gaya sulphur
• exhibits values of
honesty,
1d806025/file/59f0243616b51c59f65d
objectivity,
faa0
cooperation,
• Listen to the audio and watch the video
freedom from fear
on the links given below:
and prejudices
(Munni kyon udaas hai )
Audio link:
1d806025/file/59f0246316b51c59f65d
fafe
Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B
NExO7BapKc
• Try to understand the reaction of metal
with air and water.
• Write word equation for the reaction.
• Explore about the amount of loss occur
due to rusting of iron every year in our
country. Comment on what measures
can be taken to prevent rusting of
articles.
• Collect some rust from rusted articles in
your house and investigate its nature by
using any available natural indicator
• Create a rap song on uses of metals and
non-metals and share it in your group.
51
Social Science (Class VIII)
a. History
Learning Outcomes Sources*/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

of teachers)

• explains the Textbook
periodisation • The beginnings of the learner’s
• distinguishes the Theme historical engagement will emerge
‘modern’ period How, When and through recalling personal experiences
Where and elements of family history.
from the ‘medieval’
• Knowledge of the ‘why’ of things in the
and the ‘ancient’ • Learners and
local environment of the learner in
on the bases of Parents may also
which he/ she is particularly interested.
broad visit NROER, an
Therefore, the learner may be interested
developments and online educational
in a fair annually held in village or city
changes in each resource repository
He/she may be facilitated to know
period of NCERT and
about the origin and development of the
• describes and uses explore the Modern fair.
of various sources Indian History e- • For introducing importance of dates,
to know modern resource available parents may initiate to inform learner
India online, eg., about a few important dates of their
• differentiates • https://www.youtub family, such as when parents were
between various e.com/watch?v=tbO born, when they were married, when
nomenclatures QyVrW2tU he/ she (learner) took birth. Why these
used for various • https://www.eklavy dates are important for their family. The
regions of indian a.in/pdfs/Books/Iti learner should be able to tell the ‘why’
subcontinent and has_kya_hai.pdf of certain events in social environment.
locate them on • The above mentioned activity/exercise
map Theme should develop the same ability in
• explains how the From Trade to regard to the significant events in the
english east india Territory: life of few great events and in regard to
company became The Company true stories about certain interesting
Establishes Power things having historical significance.
the most dominant
power • https://www.amdigi
tal.co.uk/primary-
WEEK 2
• explains the
differences in the sources/east-india- • Parents may ask the learner or on their
impact of colonial company own accord he/she should collect
•
agrarian policies in https://www.eklavy pictures and information regarding
different regions of a.in/pdfs/Books/SS historical events in a scrap book; their
the country like TP/social_studies_8 leisure time reading may include books
the ‘indigo /history/6%20Estab related to historical events. They may
rebellion’ lishment%20of%20E also use mobile or computer to gather
nglish%20Rule.pdf information.
• The learner may be asked to draw a
family tree of their maternal and
52
Theme- paternal side and collect important
Ruling the dates and incidents of each one who is
Countryside represented in family tree. He/she may
• https://www.eklavy talk to grandparents and parents about
a.in/pdfs/Books/SS how different his/her family tree is from
TP/social_studies_8 the family tree of their childhood.
/history/8%20Britis • The same exercise may be used for
h%20Rule%20&%20 importance of certain places associated
Peasants.pdf with learner, parents or other family
members of the family.
• Lagaan Movie
• Parents may ask the learner to build up
history with the help of available source
materials, such as newspaper,
magazine, books television, internet
and also from their elders. For instance,
the learner may collect information
about current Corona epidemic, causes,
origin, spread in different parts of world
and India. He/ she may locate these
places on the map.
• The learner may collect information
about such epidemic during British rule
from different sources viz, newspaper,
magazine, books, television, internet
and also from their elders. How colonial
ruler dealt with such epidemic that time
and how the present government is
dealing, and the reason for this
difference.
WEEK 3
• Parents may explain and discuss
foreign trade of contemporary time and
begin by analysing the manner in which
British East India Company and other
European Companies operated in India.
How armed force used for trade in India
may be investigated through few
examples and special features of the
armed forces are outlined.
• Parents may ask learner to describe the
main events and personalities of the
period and final outcome of this process
by showing them map of British ruled
areas and areas control under Indian
rulers.
53
WEEK 4
• Parents may brief the learner about
revenues and taxes and then ask him to
describe new norms introduced by the
British rulers for the collection of land
revenue and compare them with
previous practices of Mughal rulers.
• Parent may ask the learner to collect
more information about Indigo rebellion
and few similar rebellions during
British period and also ask them to
analyse cause and consequences of
such rebellions.
b. Geography (Class VIII)

teachers)
The learners NCERT Textbook: WEEK 1

• Analyses Resources and
uneven Development The learner may be asked to
distribution of http://ncert.nic.in/t
• Read the narration given in the beginning
natural and extbook/textbook.ht
of a chapter; identify various resources
human made m?hess4=0-6
around him/ her; categorise them in two
resources on
categories – which have commercial value
the earth Theme: Resources
and which do not have commercial value.
• Justifies https://nroer.gov.in
judicious use of /55ab34ff81fccb4f1d
806025/file/5c875f7
WEEK 2
natural
resources such 716b51c01ef3bda7e • Read the types of resources given in the
as water, soil, chapter
forest, etc. to Trilingual • Make a list of various resources and
maintain Dictionary of classify them into renewable and non-
developments Geography for renewable resources.
in all areas. Schools (Hindi- • Reflect: Where will one find these
English-Urdu) resources? Is the distribution even? If no,
http://www.ncert.ni what are the reasons?
c.in/publication/Mis
• Discuss about it with elders
cellaneous/pdf_files
/tidog101.pdf WEEK 3
• Reflect: Are human beings a resource?
• Think about all the family members and
write how they all contribute as an
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important resource. Write down their
contribution in a notebook.
WEEK-4
• Suggest ways how we can conserve our
resources.
• Make the best out of waste e.g. bags from
old newspapers, old clothes etc.
c. Social and Political Life (Class-VIII)
Learning Outcomes Sources/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

• identifies the role Textbook
of Government in Theme-Economic • Discuss with your parents about public
providing public Presence of the facility and its characteristics.
facilities such as Government-Public • Make a list of available public facilities
water, sanitation, Facilities such as water, road, electricity,
road, electricity, • Children and hospitals, schools, public transport,
etc., and parents may use the street lights, public parks, etc., in your
recognises their following resources locality.
availability and explore Social • Find out who provides the public
Science e-resource facilities in your locality and why.
available online eg.:
WEEK 2
• NISHTHA Portal
• Read case studies, articles and stories
https://itpd.ncert.go
related to public facilities given in
v.in//
newspapers/ and magazines, and
• Download text
listen/watch audio-visuals about
Module 12 Pedagogy
different types of public facilities and role
of Social Sciences
of Government in providing these
(Upper Primary
facilities.
Stage) in English or
• Use these resources to learn about
Hindi
different types of public facilities and
https://itpd.ncert.go
why should the government be
v.in/course/view.ph
responsible for providing public
p?id=949&section=1
facilities.
3
• QR Code:
• Interactive activities WEEK 3
given in QR Code of • Ask questions/doubts with your
each chapter. parents/teacher about why government
must assume the overall responsibility
for public facilities even when it gets
private companies to do part of the job.
Where does the government get money
for public facilities? How does lack of
access to proper sanitation facilities
affect peoples’ lives and how does this
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would impact women and girls more
acutely?
• Make poster on different public facilities in
your locality.
WEEK 4
• Solve activities given in QR Code of the
chapter.
any/assigned topic.
सस्ं कृत (कक्षा––छ: से आठ)
तिषय अतिगमप्रतिफल पढ़ने की तिति (बच्चेइन गतितितियों को

गद्यपाठ (कथा) सथिं कृ ि भाषा के थवाध्याय पाठके पर्ू व––प्रकृ ि पाठ पढ़िे के पहले पाठ के स्वषयपि
सास्हत्य की स्वस्भन्ि िोचक में आत्मस्वश्वास जागृि उपलब्ध ई-सामस्ग्रयों की सहायिा ले सकिे हैं। स्वषय पि
गस्िस्वस्धयों द्वािा होगा। सामान्य जािकािी स्मल जािे से भाषा समझिा सहज हो
भाषास्शक्षर्सहज व िोचक जािा है।
हो जािा है। सिंथकृ ि भाषा अििपवू िक पदों को अलग-
के अध्ययि के स्लए भी अलग कििे हुए वाक्य को प्रथमपठन––ध्याि से किा काएक साि पिू ा वाचि किें ।
किा, स्िबधिं , गीि व िाटक सचु ारु रूपसे पढ़कि सामान्य आवाज़ से पढिे हुए शब्दों को पहचाििे हुए
आस्द स्वस्वध िोचक सामान्य अिि का बोध कि कहािी का सामान्य अिि समझिे के स्लए प्रयास किें । सस्न्ध
सामग्री पाठ्यपथु िक एविं सकें गे। या समास में अलग-अलग पदों को अिि सस्हि पहचािें।
अन्य रूपों में उपलब्ध हैं, जैसे उि किा में––यिाsहम् (यिा अहम)् , मत्थयकूमािदीि्
इन्हीं स्वषयों के अध्ययि के िए-िए शब्दों को स्चत्रों के (मत्थय + कूमि + आदीि)् , मैवम् (मा एवम)् इत्यास्द। ऐसा
समय एविं सिंदभि में भाषा मदद से एविं सिंदभि में कििे से पदों के अिि एविं वाक्यों के अिि को समझिे में बडी
की व्याकिर् भी समझ देखकि समझ सकें गे औि सहायिा स्मलेगी। सथिं कृ ि वाक्य में प्रयि ु शब्द अस्धकिि
आिी है। दसू िी भाषाओ िं प्रयोग भी कि सकें गे। स्हदिं ी अिवा अन्य भाििीय भाषाओ िं में उपलब्ध होिे हैं,
का पवू िज्ञाि भी सिंथकृ ि अिः उिके अिि समझिा कस्ठि िहीं होिा। यस्द किा में
भाषा के ज्ञाि के स्लए व्याकिर् के सामान्य स्ियम कोई अपरिस्चि शब्द आिे हैं िो सदिं भि में उिके अिि का
सहायक होिा है। अिः जैसे सस्न्ध, कािक, स्वभस्ि सामान्य अिमु ाि लगाकि आगे बढ़िा चास्हए एविं किा को
सिंथकृ ि पढ़िे समय आस्द का सामान्य बोध एविं पिू ा पढ़ लेिा चास्हए।
स्वद्यािी अपिी मािृभाषा प्रयोग कि सकें गे।
एविं अन्यभाषाओ िं के ज्ञाि हद्वतीयपठन––प्रिम पाठ से किा का सामान्य अिि समझ
का आधाि ले सकिे हैं व आत्मस्वश्वास के साि लेिे के बाद स्द्विीय पाठ में अस्धक थपष्टिा होगी। उसके स्लए
िमशः सथिं कृ ि भाषा में सिल सथिं कृ ि में किा सिु प्रत्येक पद के स्वभस्ियों पि ध्याि देिा चास्हए। साि ही
स्वस्भन्ि कौशलों का सकें गे एविं कह सकें गे। साि अपरिस्चि पदों के अिि के स्लए पाठ के अििं में स्दए
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स्वकास कि सकिे हैं। घि में गए शब्दािि सिंग्रह की सहायिा ले सकिे हैं। उसमें सिंथकृ ि
िहकि थवयिं सिंथकृ ि सिंथकृ ि में किासाि एविं शब्दों के स्हदिं ीऔि अग्रिं ेजी अिि स्दए गए हैं ििा सिंथकृ ि में
अध्ययि के स्लए यहािं कुछ सदिं श
े स्लख सकें गे। व्याख्या दी गई है। इिकी सहायिा से किा को पिू ा किें औि
स्दग्दशिि स्कया जा िहा है। किा में रुस्च लेिे हुए अन्य अस्धक थपष्टिा से समझें। स्द्विीय पाठ में किा का आििंद
के वल उदाहिर् के स्लए, किाओ िं को भी पढ़ेंगे। लेिे हुए सिंथकृ ि भाषा के स्वशेष प्रयोगों पि भी ध्याि दें। िए
सप्तम कक्षा के सथिं कृ ि पदों के अिि एविं स्वशेष व्याकिस्र्क प्रयोगों को अपिे
पाठ्यपथु िक रुस्चिा- भाग िोटबक ु में स्लख लें औि उिका अिक ु िर् कििे हुए िए-िए
२ के दसू िे पाठ *दबु िस्ु ि: वाक्यों की िचिा किें ।
स्विश्यस्ि* का प्रयोग
स्दखाया गया है। ततृ ीयपठन–––दो बाि पढ़िे के बाद भाषा एविं स्वषय की
समझ स्वकस्सि हो चक
ु ी होगी। एक बाि औि पिू े मिोयोग
से किा का आिन्द लेिे हुए आिम्भ से अन्ि िक प्रवाह के
साि पढ़ें ।
पाठ के उपरांत–– पाठ के उपिाििं एक बाि किा को अपिे

वाक्यों में स्लखें ििा घि के स्कसी सदथय, स्मत्र या स्शक्षक
को सिु ाएिं। उसे मोबाइल द्वािा रिकॉिि भी कि सकिे हैं औि
स्मत्रों को भेज भी सकिे हैं, ऐसा कििे से किा का आिदिं
लेिे के साि-साि आप अपिा आत्मस्वश्वास भी बढ़ा
पाएिंगे।
स्ियां मूलयाांकन
• पाठ के अििं में जो अभ्यास प्रश्न स्दए गए हैं वह मख्ु यिया
बोधपिक, प्रयोगात्मक व्याकिर्, भास्षक कायि एविं
उच्चािर् के अभ्यास के स्लए हैं उन्हें धैयिपवू िक स्लखें।
आवश्यकिा पडिे पि स्शक्षक, स्मत्र या अििं जािल से
सहायिा लें।
• यह प्रस्िया पिू ी होिे पि एक सप्ताह िक पिु ःपिु ः दोहिाई
जाए। अगले सप्ताह में एक दसू िी किा लेकि ऐसे ही ही
अभ्यास किें औि सिंथकृ ि भाषा के स्वस्भन्ि कौशल पि
दक्षिा एविं आत्मस्वश्वास बढ़ाए।िं
सिायक स्रोत िा.शै.अ.प्र.प.की वेबसाइट पि पाठ्यपथु िक एविं इिि अध्ययि सामग्री उपलब्ध हैं। इिके
अलावा कुछ श्रव्य एविं दृश्य-श्रव्य सामग्री हैं। यटू ् यबू में *एि सी ई आि टी
ऑस्फस्शयल* चैिल में सिंथकृ ि स्वषय पि आधारिि अिेक चचाि एविं व्याख्याि उपलब्ध
हैं स्जिका आप उपयोग कि सकिे हैं।
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ARTS EDUCATION
CLASSES VI – VIII
In Arts education, various performing and visual arts are learnt with the
objectives to;:
• work together on integrated projects,
• practice free expression and creativity,
• get acquainted with basic elements and principles of design,
• understand the basic characteristics of different techniques, mediums and
its practical applications,
• develop an insight towards sensibility and aesthetic appreciation,
• understand and appreciate cultural diversity by recognising different
traditional art forms prevalent in the country.
It will be engaging for learners studying in Classes VI, VII and VIII to
achieve the above objectives by giving daily 30-45 minutes each for Visual and
Performing Arts along with other school subjects while staying at home during
the lockdown period.
GUIDELINES FOR VISUAL ARTS

• In visual arts, both two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D)
drawing, painting, crafts, collage, installations, etc., will be included.
• Since students have been spending much of their time in front of electronic
screens for all other subjects, Art Education activities are exercises of
experiential learning, done by hands and at the same time, using
observation, imagination, creativity, etc., which will be quite satisfying for
learner and will engage them meaningfully.
• Parents should ensure that learners are engaged in activities of doing and
making art. This will not only enhance their artistic skills but also prepare
them to face challenges of critical and analytical thinking, creativity,
innovation and better communication skills in future to perform better in
all academic areas as well.
• All the activities given here will not require too many materials and most
of those required will be found at home.
• Parents will ensure that students do not go out of the house to get any
new materials or conduct the activities inside.
• If there is more than one learner of the same age group in another class
they all can work together. This will help the in inculcating values of co-
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operation, group work, socio-personal skills, etc. Parents can also join as
facilitators by guiding and not doing actual work in place of the learner.
• All the activities are suggestive and students may like to modify them
according to the facilities and resources available.
• Art activities may be completed in one day or it may take few days,
depending upon the type of activity.
• Since there are no textbooks for Arts Education for Classes VI-VIII, all
activities are theme based and relates to Experiences, Traditions, Objects,
Environment, and People.
• All the activities evolve around these basic themes and for this, students
will find all their subjects within their four walls of home.
• Also, students may pick up any activity to start with and may not follow
the given sequence. However, they are required to complete all the
activities within the given time.
• Art is a process which learners should enjoy and learn. At this stage the
emphasis has to be on art processes and not a perfect product, this has
to be taken care off.
• Parents should support learners and encourage them and not to
discourage or demotivate them.
GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMING ARTS – MUSIC

• Music is an integral part of life in many homes. We hear members of a
family chanting mantras, worshipping different faiths, listening to film
music, regional music, classical music, folk music, western music. Let the
children learn from the above sources.
• Every child is presently at home and television is an important electronic
box kept in all our homes. Some of the children will also have access to
internet and most of them will have mobile phones. These are the simple
resources which can be utilised by the children and their parents at
present.
• Let the child be first motivated to know the varied types of music which
absorb our minds, our immediate surroundings.
• Let the child have exposure to 2 or 3 types of music to understand the
specific attributes. Some examples are —
❖ Mantras/Chants/Any prayer (the language, purpose and meaning)
❖ Film music (Type, words, Musical instruments used, singer, lyricist,
music director, film, year of film etc.)
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❖ Music of advertisements (Words, product, music created to promote the
products)
❖ Classical Music with their diversity (name of artist, Type, Musical
Instrument, Ragas, words, Taal etc.)
❖ Folk Music with their diversity (Name of artist, Region , word
meaning/theme, if video can be seen the costumes)
• Analysis, comparison of the forms
• Learn to sing and play musical instruments. Music is performing arts and
gives a lot of happiness to the inner self. Children and adults both are
supposed to stay at home. In such a situation knowing, understanding
and singing music will definitely create a harmonious atmosphere. Delving
deep in any art form will create a constructive creative introspective mind.
Suggested Activities (Visual Arts): Class VI

Learning Outcomes Suggested Activities Resources/
materials
The learner Object based activities Pencil B, 2B, 4B

• demonstrates critical Time required - 2 hours, split into 3 Sheets (even one
and analytical thinking days side used sheets,
reflected in Take any one or two simple objects, old copies/
thoughtfulness, and keep them opposite an even, preferably exercise books etc.
takes care in selecting darker background, observe and draw will also do)
ideas? the objects. Look at the light and shade Bind the loose
• demonstrates safe and falling upon the objects, their shapes sheets together
proper use, care, and and do shading with pencil. They can into a sketch book.
storage of media, also paint the objects. Sketches have to
materials, and be quick, free hand
equipment, People based activities; without using any
• reflects on, revise, and Time required- 6 hours, split into 10 tools like eraser,
refine work using days ruler or compass.
problem solving and Draw and sketch simple figures of men, Drawing book/
critical thinking skills, women, learner, pet etc. around you in copy
• enhances/ refines their different actions in the first 2-3 days. Loose sheets of A3
observational skills to Observe their body proportions, or A 4 size
select, and utilises a gestures, facial expressions, etc. Water colours,
range of subject As they feel confident, take simple brushes of
matter, symbols, and subjects such as ‘my village/my different sizes
ideas in their work and home/room’, ‘my school’, , ‘shops and Crayons, sketch
through accurate shopkeeper’, ‘rainy day’, etc. draw them pens
rendering of in a composition in an imaginary
representational setting. Use simple images and paint.
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objects and subject Tradition based activities; Available/ found
matters from life, and Time required - 4 hours, split into 5- objects for 3D
communicate ideas. 6 days works
• understands and This can be a craft object, a drawing or Old newspapers,
apply elements and a painting. They can find out a magazines,
principles of design traditional craft piece in their home, it calendar, greeting
effectively in their can be a piece of textile, a pot, a cards, and other
works. sculpture, a toy, or any object made by found objects.
• identifies and traditional crafts person and study its
discriminate between materials, colour, design, utility, place
types of shapes of origin etc. Talk to elders at home and
(geometric and research and make an object which may
organic), colors be used as a dustbin, a folder, a pen
(primary, secondary, stand or any other object, using
complementary, traditional materials, if possible or
intermediates, materials available using a traditional
neutrals, tints, tones, motif.
shades, and values),
lines (characteristics, Environment based activities;
quality), textures Time required - 6 hours, split into 7-
(tactile and visual), and 8 days
space (background, Draw and sketch plants, flowers, pet,
middle ground, birds, stones, etc., from your garden or
foreground, placement, balcony. Make drawings of them (one or
perspective, overlap, two of them) in details based on
negative, converging observation and sitting in front of them
lines positive, size, and paint.
color), balance Create a collage, using objects like
(symmetrical, leaves, dried petals, old newspaper,
asymmetrical, radial) magazines, buttons, shell, etc.
and the use of
proportion, rhythm, Experience based activities
variety, repetition, and Time required - 4 hours, split into 5-
movement in their 6 days
work Based on previous experiences of
weather, a walk, a classroom, sports
event, festival, etc., make a simple
composition with figures, natural
surroundings and colour them.
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Suggested Activities (Performing Arts-Music): Class VI
The learner • Songs sung by WEEK 1

• listens to folk members of family on • Learning of any regional song /folk
songs/ regional different festivals, song
music and sings marriages, while • Playing simple beats or basic notes
them worshipping on Musical instruments
• listens to • Watching films/ • Learning and understanding
mantras chanted youtube channels/ music and their role in the creation
at home during television of advertisements
prayer time and documentaries like DD
chants them Bharti WEEK 2
• listens/plays the • Learns playing ➢ Learning any Mantra and chanting (2
music and musical instruments lines)
songs of from family members ➢ Playing and singing the mantra along
advertisement • Some website with Musical instruments like
films resources harmonium, khanjari or any other
• Sings the basic https://www.youtube.➢ Learning a film song and writing about
notes of Indian com/watch?v=HunoK5 it in detail
classical music PCGMQ&list=RDHuno
• Observes K5PCGMQ&start_radi WEEK 3
Musical o=1https://www.yout➢ Learning sargam in the seven notes of
Instruments ube.com/watch?v=LPjt Indian Music
• plays Musical bMn9Tns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Instruments- https://www.youtube. JIfFMN6E9DA
tunes (seven com/watch?v=LPjtbM
notes of music, n9Tns WEEK 4
any song) https://www.youtube.➢ Singing sargams, folk music along
• plays percussive com/watch?v=mHe40 with playing simple beats or notes on
Musical 7nhIhI Musical instruments
Instruments
(Dhol, dholak,
Tabla) any theka
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Suggested Activities (Visual Arts): Class VII
Learning Outcomes Suggested Activities Resources

• demonstrates Time required - 3 hours, split into 5 Sheets (even one side
critical and days used sheets, old
analytical thinking Select objects of daily use such as bottles, copies/ exercise
reflected in pots, keys, spoons, waste or discarded books etc. will also
thoughtfulness, objects such as lids, threads, buttons, do)
and care in beads, mirrors, etc. and arrange them (3- Bind the loose sheets
selecting ideas 4 objects) to understand space, together into a sketch
• demonstrates safe arrangement and design. Once they draw book.
and proper use, it, they can select any painting medium to Sketches have to be
care, and storage of paint them, using line, texture, light and quick, free hand
media, materials, shade, shape etc. and giving them a 3D without using any
and equipment, shape visually. tools like eraser, ruler
• reflects on, In case they wish to convert an object in or compass.
revision, and 3 D out of an old bottle, earthen pot, Drawing book/ copy
refines work using sketch pens, ice cream spoons, etc., they Loose sheets of A3 or
observation, can decorate it. A 4 size
imagination, Water colours, poster
problem solving People based activities colours, brushes of
and critical Time required - 6 hours, split into 8- different sizes
thinking skills, 10 days Crayons, sketch pens
• enhances/ refines They may draw the basics of a human (In case these
learners’ figure and pay attention to detail material are not
observational skills structure of facial features like eyes, available, shading
to select, and nose, eyebrows, lips, cheek bones etc., with simple pencil
utilize a range of and their basic proportionate divisions. can be done)
subject matter, They can learn how to colour different Objects for 3D works-
symbols, and ideas parts of the human figure after observing Old newspapers,
in their work and shades. The human figure/s will be magazines, calendar,
through accurate involved/ engaged in different activities at greeting cards, and
rendering of home, specially where parents are other found objects.
representational working from home.
objects and subject
matters from life, Tradition based activities
and communicate Time required - 6 hours, split into 8-10
ideas. days
• understands and Draw and paint from topics, which
applies elements involve and explore traditions through
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and principles of festivals you celebrate such as Dusshera,
design effectively in Diwali, Id, Gurupurab, Pongal, Onam,
their works. Bihu, Christmas, etc.
• Identifies and Study and draw from objects being used
discriminate in households, and handed down through
between types of the family traditions and inheritance.
shapes (geometric Also, can enquire from elders at home
and organic), colors about traditional dresses and costumes,
(primary, designs and motifs, crafts objects,
secondary, jewellery etc. and draw them and paint.
complementary,
intermediates, Environment based activities
neutrals, tints, Time required - 6 hours, split into 7-8
tones, shades, and days
values), lines Observe, experience, and enjoy nature
(characteristics, around and do nature study such as
quality), textures learning to render and draw garden,
(tactile and visual), potted plants, trees, birds, animals,
and space stones, grounds in or around home
(background, visible from balconies or window. Sketch
middle ground, and draw them, use imagination and
foreground, previous observation/ experience and
placement, add elements to it to make a composition.
perspective, Paint it in bold colours.
overlap, negative,
converging lines Experience based activities
positive, size, Time required - 4 hours, split into 5-6
color), balance days
(symmetrical, Choose themes or characters they like,
asymmetrical, make masks with paper or papermache,
radial) and the use and paint them (4-5), inspired from
of proportion, existing – tribal, religious or dance masks
rhythm, variety, as well as imaginary – demonic, space
repetition, and age, robots, etc., using the basic elements
movement in their of art such as line and colour. This is an
work effective way to observe, experience, and
• appreciates display emotions such as fear, joy, anger,
creativity hatred, etc. The masks can be used in
school later during various activities.
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Suggested Activities (Performing Arts-Music): Class VII

The learner Activity – 1 • Teacher / any
• sings prayers of Learning sargams; (sing or play on any known musician can
any faith musical instrument)** sing and post some
• plays the music sargams on
and songs of Activity – 2 whatsapp
advertisement Learning and understanding music and • Watch videos on
films their role in the creation of youtube to learn folk
• sings and plays advertisements song or from a
simple sargams of family member
indian classical Activity – 3 • Learn to play
music Learn a folk song, write the words on a instrument available
• sings folk songs of plain sheet , understand the meaning at home under a
different states and write it . Maintain a manual / guide
• aware of the electronic folder of such sheets • Any source on the
cultural diversity internet
in terms of music Activity – 4 • Books on Indian
• sings devotional For those who can get the opportunity Music like sangeet ,
music of any faith of learning a percussive instrument – bhat khande kramik
• observes musical one theka e.g. keherva /dadra pustak malika – 1,
instruments and sangeetshiksha
tries to draw them Activity – 5 ksandarshika
• plays musical Learning Raga Bhupali from house • Website link
instruments like member/teacher (link provided) – Aroha , https://www.youtub
harmonium , sitar, Avroha , Sargam given beneath , learn e.com/watch?v=SD2
sarangi , bansuri any chhotakhyal ** 3tzTVnKM&t=2s
plays percussive https://www.youtub
musical Activity – 6 e.com/watch?v=j40l
instruments (dhol, See official website of any 1 state and yIqhmuQ
dholak, Tabla) any in the folder made earlier, make a project https://www.youtub
theka about the Music, Musical Instruments, e.com/watch?v=QU
• sings basics of Dance , Drawing and painting, Theatre POK3W1378
Raag Bhupali https://www.youtub
Activity – 7 e.com/watch?v=PSo
Learn a devotional song – sufi, ncEd1qW4&list=PLC
qawwali, bhajan, kirtan, shabad, etc. zEe8p_JW4uLt5OI6
{youtube, radio, any internet source, PjSkLKQB6lDCLz-
records } &index=3
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Suggested Activities (Visual Arts) - Class VIII

• demonstrates critical and Time required - 2 hours, split into Sheets (even one
analytical thinking 3 days side used sheets, old
reflected in Objects of different materials such as copies/ exercise
thoughtfulness, and glass, metal, plastic, fabric, daily use books etc. will also
takes care in selecting simple objects in the house, do)
ideas matchbox covers, book covers, pens, Bind the loose
• demonstrates safe and shoes and socks, utensils, etc. to be sheets together into
proper use, care, and selected and kept in a group to a sketch book.
storage of media, understand light and shade, texture Sketches have to be
materials, and and arrangement (to be drawn and quick, free hand
equipment, shaded or painted). without using any
• reflects on, revises, and tools like eraser,
refines work using People based activities ruler or compass.
problem solving and Time required- 6 hours, split into Drawing book/ copy
critical thinking 10 days Loose sheets of A3
skills,enhances/ refines Sketch and draw, trying to catch the or A 4 size
learners’ observational movement in a human figure or a Water colours,
skills to select, and group of figures. Similarly, a flying poster colours,
utilises a range of subject bird or about to fly, a pet or animal brushes of different
matter, symbols, and (dog, cat) in a sleeping or alert sizes
ideas in their work and positions etc. Once practised, a Crayons, sketch
through accurate composition with human and pens
rendering of animal, bird figures, can be drawn (In case these
representational objects and painted. To paint the human material are not
and subject matters from figure with colour, the colour used to available, shading
life, and communicate heighten the aspect of time and with simple pencil
ideas. space, in occupation or relaxation. can be done)
• learners will understand Objects for 3D
and apply elements and Tradition based activities works-
principles of design Time required - 6 hours, split into Old newspapers,
effectively in their works 8-10 days magazines,
• identifies and Draw and paint traditional but calendar, greeting
discriminates between personal themes from and involving cards, and other
types of shapes tradition such as marriage in the found objects.
(geometric and organic), family, birth etc. To draw and develop
colors (primary, designs for traditional crafts such as
secondary, jewelry, pots, hand fans, textiles etc.
complementary, Create the scenes and paint.
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intermediates, neutrals, Environment based activities
tints, tones, shades, and Time required - 6 hours, split into
values), lines 7-8 days
(characteristics, quality), Draw animals and birds, plants and
textures (tactile and trees, in detail including skeletal
visual), and space study (basics to understand
(background, middle movement). Paint in an
ground, foreground, environmental setting in an
placement, perspective, urban/rural setting capturing the
overlap, negative, flavour and heritage.
converging lines positive,
size, color), balance Experience based activities
(symmetrical, Time required - 8 hours, split into
asymmetrical, radial) and 10-12 days
the use of proportion, Can create a simple story strip,
rhythm, variety, based on a cartoon, Panchtantra
repetition, and movement story, mythological, historical, people
in their work or prominent personalities etc. Study
the characters and their plots, it
could also be a trip you took staring
from and coming back home,
different scenes and people you met.
Can depict experiences about people
and places through the traveler’s eye.
Draw and paint figures to
understand distinctions and
differences in the approach to the
human figure.
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Suggested Activities (Performing Arts-Music)- Class VIII
The learner Activity-1 • Teacher / any

• sings and plays Learning sargam; (sing or play on any known musician
sargams of indian melodic instrument) can sing and post
classical music Revise sargams learnt till now and then the some sargams on
• sings folk songs following given underneath +++ whatsapp
of different states • Watch videos on
• sings devotional Activity-2 youtube to learn
music or plays a Learn a folk song, write the words on a folk song or from
well known plain sheet , understand the meaning and a family member
devotional write it . Maintain a manual / electronic • Learn to play
number folder of such sheets instrument
available at home
• is aware of the Activity - 3 under a guide
cultural diversity For those who can get the opportunity of • Any source on the
in terms of music learning a percussive instrument – one internet
• sings devotional theka e.g. Teentaal/ keherva /dadra • Books on Indian
music / chanting .Listen to Pakhawaj a traditional Musical Music like
mantras / singing Instrument sangeet,bhatkhan
hymns / de kramik pustak
shabadkirtan/ Activity - 4 malika – 1,
sufi music learn Raga BrindavaniSarang from house sangeetshikshaks
• connects sounds member/teacher(link provided) – Aroha , andarshika
of musical Avroha , Sargam given beneath , learn any • Website link
instruments to chhotakhyal ** https://www.yout
science / physics ube.com/watch?v
• links to science Activity -5 =XDsk6tZX55g
chapters Percussion – same theka learnt in the 1st
and 2nd week
• plays musical https://www.yout
instruments like ube.com/results?
harmonium , Activity - 6
search_query=mo
sitar, sarangi , See official website of any 1 stateand in the
han+shyam+shar
folder made earlier make a project about
bansuri — any ma+pakhawajhttp
the Music, Musical Instruments, Dance,
tune (seven notes s://www.youtube.
Drawing and painting, Theatre
of music, any com/watch?v=t-
song) 9oyWXc4jU
Activity - 7
• plays percussive
Learning and understanding music and
Musical https://www.yout
their role in the creation of
Instruments ube.com/watch?v
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(Dhol, dholak, =PMhFL9lXChU&l
Tabla) any theka ist=PLCzEe8p_JW
Activity - 8
• has knowledge of 4uLt5OI6PjSkLKQ
Learn a devotional song – sufi, qawwali,
RaagBrindavaniS B6lDCLz-
bhajan, kirtan, shabad, etc., {youtube,
arang &index=4
radio, any internet source, records }
Activity - 9
Listen to the playback Music of any serial
or film and try to think about the role of
Music in making a film. Observe all
features of Music- Vocal, Orchestration
For ** and +++ - please see Annexure-IV
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(Being physically, emotionally and mentally healthy)
INTRODUCTION
Many factors like, physical, psychological, socio-economic and culture
influence health, both in our day-to-day life and in the long run. Health of
children is very important as they constitute a large percentage of our
population. In the present time when children are at home, some in house
games and physical activities play an important role. Right to Education Act
2009, has very categorically focused on the holistic development and health
of children in the age group of 6-14 years. Therefore, health and physical
fitness needs to be looked even when the child is at home. Physical activities
including Yoga should be considered as an integral part of the everyday
activities towards an overall development of the child. Involving children
studying in Classes VI, VII and VIII daily for 30-40 minutes in physical and
yogic activities will enable them to achieve the following objectives, even
staying at home during lock down. Some other activities related to
understanding about growing up, and helping children to be emotionally and
mentally strong have also been included.
CLASSES VI – VIII
Activities promoting Physical Health
Learning Resources/ Suggested Activities

Outcomes materials
The learner HEALTH AND Activities 1
• describes PHYSICAL Ask the child to collect picture of Good posture
physical EDUCATION A when one is walking, standing, sitting, running.
• Fitness Teachers’ Guide Ask him /her to demonstrate these postures.
(Strength, for Class VI Parents help the child to correct these postures.
• Endurance and
Flexibility) http://www.ncert. Activities 2
related nic.in/publication Yogic activities can be done by all children
activities and /Miscellaneous/p including children with special needs. However,
does every day df_files/fehped101 children with special needs should perform
to achieve .pdf these activities in consultation with yoga
• Physical Fitness Health and experts/yoga teacher.
Physical Education
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• develops games A Teachers’ Guide The following General Guidelines for Yogic
and sport for Class VII Practices need to be followed before taking
related http://www.ncert. any Yogic practices. Yogic practices be
awareness nic.in/publication • done early morning but it can also be
• does yogic /Miscellaneous/p practiced in the evening with empty stomach
activities for df_files/hehped10 about three hours after lunch
achieving 1.pdf
• not practiced in hurry or when exhausted.
holistic health
• appreciates the Health and • in a clean and non-disturbing place.
Diversity of, Physical Education • on a darri, a mat or a blanket.
seasonal and A Teachers’ Guide • simple in the beginning and gradually
locally available for Class VIII proceed to do advanced practices.
food Indian http://www.ncert.
• done regularly with sincerity and faith.
foods nic.in/publication
/Miscellaneous/p • started again if practices are discontinued
• identifies
differences in df_files/HaP_edu_t with the basic
physical growth g.pdf The duration and time of yogic practices depend
and changes on your availability. However 20-30 minutes is
that take place Yoga A Healthy also good for yoga related activities. In Yoga do’s
in boys and Way of Living and don’t are very important. Therefore these
girls; Upper Primary should be kept in mind while doing yogic
• Describes the Stage practices. The child can be encouraged to do the
relationship of following yogic activities keeping the comfort
the functioning http://www.ncert. level of the child into consideration.
of various organ nic.in/gpPDF/pdf
systems and /tiyhwlups1.pdf Yogic Practices for Class VI
physical
Activities.. These books are • Tadasana • Niralamba
available in Hindi,
• Vrikshasana • Bhujangasana
Urdu and English
and also in the • Utkatasana • Ardha–Shalabhasana
NCERT • Vajrasana • Makarasan
website • Swastikasana • Uttanapadasana
(www.ncert.nic.in).• Ardhapadmasana• Pawanmuktasana
Pictures of
• Shavasana
athletes and
sportspersons
Sports bulletins
Sports records -
making and Yogic Practices for Class VII
breaking from
various Sport Yogic Practices to • Dhanurasana
Federations Enhance Flexibility • Makarasana
• Surya Namaskara • SuptaVajrasana
Asanas • Chakrasana
• Tadasana • Ardhahalasana
• Hastottanasana • Shavasana
• Trikonasana Kriya
• Katichakrasana • Kapalabhati
• Padmasana Pranayamas
• Yogamudrasana o Anuloma-viloma
• Paschimottanasana o Bhastrika
Meditation
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Yogic Practices for Class VIII
Yogic Practices for Naukasana

Health and Harmony SetubandhasanaHal
Asanas asana
Garudasana Shavasana
Baddhapadmasana Kriya
• Gomukhasana •Agnisara
Ardhamatsyendrasan Pranayamas
aBhujangasana Anuloma-
Shalabhasana vilomaSeetkari
Makarasana Bhramari
Matsyasana Meditation
Picture of some of the Yogic Practices are

given below. For detail information you can
see the link given under resources
Vrikshasana Utkatasan
(Tree Posture)
Uttanapadasana
It is beneficial in constipation, indigestion,
nervous weakness and diabetes. It strengthens
the abdominal muscles. It balances the navel
centre
Shavasana
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Meditation
Concentrate on inhalation and exhalation.
During this, your mind may wander here and
there. Try to concentrate on your breath only.
Keep breathing normally. Try not to think about
anything. Give attention to the breath only. This
makes the body and mind relaxed.
Along with yogic practices, it is important to take
nutritious and healthy food. We should take at
least eight hours of sound sleep.Some of the
asana are shown below
Activity 3
Asks the child to make an album entitled “My
Family and I” in which the child pastes
photographs of him/her as a baby, an infant, of
an elder brother, sister, parents and
grandparents to see various stages of life. The
photographs can be of extended family, relatives
or even neighbour.
• The child can also be asked to draw if
photographs are not available. With this
activity, the child has to get an idea that
everyone grows and develops from the time
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when he/she is newborn to an aged person
and passes through phases of infancy,
childhood, adolescence, youth, adulthood, old
age .
Activity 4
Asks the child to write below and records
answers given based on their experiences,
• Do you think your height was the same last
year? How do you know?
• Have you notice the changes in height and
weight of you friends.
• Have you notice any differences?
• Are these differences normal?
• If yes why? Find out from parents or elders
and from other resources.
Write down your experience in your
notebook.
Activity 5
Ask the child to prepare a set of chits with
names of organ systems written on them. Only
one system is to be written on one chit. The child
select only a few organ systems to begin with
Now ask the child to write on the back of the chit
how to keep the organ systems fit and healthy?
Activity 6
Do some physical activities daily at home for
keeping yourself healthy?
• Forward roll,
• Backward roll,
• Sideward roll,
• Balance on one leg,
Activity 7
The Child may be encouraged to read about the
life and their achievements about sport persons
and other great personalities.
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.Ardhapadmasana (Half Lotus Posture) Ardhapadmasana also is a meditative posture
Ardhapadmasana (Half Lotus Posture) Ardhapadmasana also is a meditative posture
Hastottanasana
Hastottanasana is made of three words: hasta, uttana and asana. Hasta means 'arms';
uttana means 'stretch up' and asana means 'posture'. In this posture, the arms are
stretched upwards, hence, it is called Hastottanasana.
Yogamudrasana
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ACTIVITIES FOR PROMOTING EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Parents and children should know that children in the age group of 10- 14
years develop and maintain social and emotional habits which are important
for mental well-being. These include eating healthy food, adopting healthy
sleep patterns, doing regular exercise, coping with negative emotions,
problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Let us try to remain emotionally and mentally healthy
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C. Managing Stress and Anger
Now see your responses and judge whether your responses were helpful or
not.
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D. Also think about alternative ways to express the anger and to resolve the
issue/ conflict. Some are given below
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E. Identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. List the
actions to be taken to improve your strengths and weaknesses.
Reflect and Analyse

Strengths
• What do I do very well?
• What feedback have others given me about what are my strengths?
• What achievements am I most proud of?
• What are the things I do that help keep me stay happy and deal with this lock down
situations?
Weaknesses
• What learning or skills am I lacking or need to improve?
• What do my teachers or classmates/friends or parents generally say about my weaknesses?
• What are the things I need not to do during this situation?
Opportunities
• What are the opportunities available to me to learn new skills?
• What are the opportunities available to me to keep myself fit?
• Who are the people who can support me to stay happy and deal in this difficult situations
from a social distance and how?
Threats
1. What external resources do I lack?
2. What external factors block me from remaining stress free?
Remember
• Identifying and using one‘s strengths can promote wellbeing.
• Strengths can also be applied to manage personal challenges as well as make
good use of available time and opportunities.
• Identifying areas of improvement or weaknesses helps individuals grow and
become better.
• It is important that one to identify resources at this time of social distancing
which can support them to learn new skills and abilities and can help create
opportunities.
NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SANITATION

My Food Tracker
Track whether you are eating healthy.
Discuss with your parents at the end of
the day and see how you can eat healthy
food within the family budget, in case
there are any gaps.
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SAFE USE OF INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA BEHAVIOUR
• Time is precious; therefore, it is very important to see how productively we
spend our valuable time.
• It is important to have a check on what are you accessing through media
• If you encounter any kind of uncomfortable message which you are unsure
of, please talk to a trusted adult of your family before talking to your peers.
• Show your time plan to your parents at home and take their help in making
a plan that will result you to be healthy and happy.
• Focus not only on the time spent but content reviewed too.
• Try to follow the plan for one week.
• Record any difference in your learning and performance your stress level.
• Use internet and social media to learn new skills related to your favorite
game and yogic activities. And practice them.
• Observe the change in your physical and mental health.
• NCERT has also brought out the following Books on Health and Physical
Education, Yoga and also on growing up Issues.
▪ Health and Physical Education-A Teachers Guide for Class VI,
▪ Health and Physical Education “Teachers’ Guide for Class VII,
▪ Health and Physical Education “Teachers Guide for Class VIII.
• These books are also available on the NCERT website (www.ncert.nic.in).
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Annexure-I
Social Media for Synchronous and Asynchronous

Communication: Guidelines for Teachers and Educators
Social media platforms facilitate communication in quick and convenient

ways. There are various social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp,
Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+, Telegram, being used worldwide by
people of all ages. These platforms have quickly reached even the remotest of
places on the earth and help people to access various information, from their
homes, at a nominal cost.
We can communicate with individuals as well as with groups through
different media – text, image, audio, video and other documents. These
communications are either synchronous – which means that all participants
are sending and replying to each other’s message in real-time/live; or it can
be asynchronous – means that one sends a message and the others reply at
their convenience. Synchronous communication includes individual or group
audio/video calls, chatting through instant messaging apps. Asynchronous
communication includes emails, messages or chats that may not replied to
instantly.
Given the unprecedented social distancing and home quarantines due
to COVID-19, social media platforms have immense potential to contribute to
teaching-learning processes. When physical access to schools and colleges are
closed, we can leverage these platforms to effectively carry out academic
activities in innovative ways. In the following section, 12 different social media
platforms are identified and their possible usage mentioned. Teachers and
educators are at a liberty to choose any of these tools as per their convenience
and use for reaching out to learners and pupil teachers, and provide online
support to facilitate learning. Also teachers and educators are advised to
inform learners below 14 years of age to seek permission to share and use the
gadgets (Smart Phone, iPAD, Tablet, laptop and Desktop) of their parents,
grandparents and elder sibling(s) for accessing learning situations created
under the guidance of elders at home.
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1. WhatsApp
It is an application that requires to be downloaded on mobile
phone (also can be accessed on laptop or desktop) and the
user has to register using individual mobile number. We can
send messages, making audio-video calls. We can also share
a wide variety of media like photos, audio, video, and other
documents. We can communicate one-to-one or in a group
in the above mentioned ways. Up to 256 people can join a group and interact
with each other. One can create any number of groups (e.g., one group for
each class or subject or course) on WhatsApp.
Use case: A teacher or educator can use WhatsApp group call to organise a
virtual class and post an assignment on a group. Later learners can post their
completed assignment. A teacher can share the link for learning resources in
a group or share a downloaded document/ own recorded voice/ a self-created
document on a topic. The teacher can also help parents with tips on how to
engage learners at home. The School Head can create a WhatsApp group to
interact and mentor fellow teachers.
2. Facebook
Facebook can be accessed on a laptop/desktop computer as
well as through mobile App. One needs to create an account
to log into Facebook. Facebook allows us to share or post
information consisting of text, image, audio, video and other
documents. It gives a sense of community as we can add and
connect with other users as ‘friends’, thus creating a sense of
community. Facebook also provides options to have closed as well as open
groups. It also provides the user with control like permissions of users to
collaborate, share, join etc.
Use case: Teachers can create subject or class wise groups and share contents
in various forms. In addition, they can interact with learners, deliver live
lectures, organise a watch party etc. Personalized feedback can also be given
to learner in Facebook chat/messenger. Facebook for education
(https://education.fb.com/) is a dedicated platform of Facebook for educators
to collaborate and innovate.
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3. Twitter
Twitter is a micro blogging and social networking service
on which users can post and interact through messages
known as "tweets". It can be accessed on a laptop/desktop
computer as well as through mobile App. It allows users to
write and share their ideas and opinions in real time
(instant messaging) within maximum 280 characters. We
can also upload and share image, audio, video and
document through twitter. While sharing, one can mention other person or
group through a feature called hashtag (#). Twitter can be used for self-
expression, social interaction, and information sharing.
Use Case: Teachers can use it as an effective pedagogical tool to gain
information, engage learners, follow interested communities, share their
insights on specific topics, etc. It can enhance engagement and collaboration
among peers, learners and teachers. The teacher can tweet assignments, link
to other resources or web pages. Learners can work collaboratively on
assignments using Twitter. Teachers and learners can subscribe to relevant
and important hashtags for further learning.
4. Edmodo
Edmodo is a free and secure online educational learning
network. It is a social network to interact with others.
Teachers can use it to create and manage an online
classroom community, and learners can connect and
collaborate with their peers. It helps to schedule homework
and assignments, network with other teachers, and
monitor students’ progress.
Use Case: Teachers can manage their classes and consolidate all of their
activities in one place. Teacher can create a digital classroom space for all
teachers and students to work together share ideas and resources. Edmodo’s
quiz builder or poll feature can be used to assess students’ learning during or
after a unit of study. Teacher can divide a class into smaller groups and have
them post their work to their group for peer review and feedback. Teacher can
further use Edmodo Badges to help motivate Students to push their learning
and increase their practice time on new topics. Badges let students show off
their accomplishments and motivate others.Administrators can use the
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platform to coordinate and collaborate with fellow teachers. Panning
professional development seminars is easy, especially with SchoolTube,
Edmodo’s video service.
5. Instagram
Instagram is a photo and video-sharing social networking
service that has millions of active consumers all over the
world. It can be accessed on a laptop/desktop computer as
well as through mobile App. It can be used to share short
videos, pictures, audios, quotations, write-ups and much
more. Teachers can also make groups on Instagram and
post photos and other media on groups. They can either keep a group open
for all or make it a closed group.
Use Case: Through Instagram, teachers can effectively engage in visual

storytelling.One can use hashtags that are relevant and often searched to be
discoverable. There are other features as well which teachers and students
can use such as video recording up to 15 seconds, unlimited story additions,
direct messaging within Stories, etc. IGTV gives users the ability to share
videos that are up to an hour long – like a TV episode.
6. Telegram
Telegram is a mobile app based communication tool. It has
a capability to share a wide variety of media, be it photos,
audio, video, and even documents. It supports one to one
communication as well as group communication. Subject
groups can be created, and each group can have even
1,00,000 members. It provided various admin supports
such that the groups can be maintained by several admin in a collaborative
manner. The groups can be controlled to have only one way or two way
communications. It can also be used for making audio calls and video calls.
Group conference calls are also an additional support that will help teachers
to take online sessions and encourage interaction. Every time when someone
opens his/her desktop, just click on the telegram icon, it will start working.
Telegram channels can be helpful for providing the desired information to an
unlimited number of students and teachers.
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Use Case: Teachers can create large groups of teachers, students and
continuously interact on various themes. During NISHTHA training many
states like Assam, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan used Telegram for
sharing of information and best practices.
7. Blogger
A blog can be considered as an online journal or an

informational website. Individuals setup a blogging website
and regularly post articles called blogs. Users can subscribe
to blogs to receive notification of a new article through their
email or can directly go to a blogging site and read articles.
Blogger is a blog-publishing service provided by Google. A

user having a Google account (Gmail ID) can freely use the blogger facility to
create a blogging website of its own and start writing articles on a topic or area
such as travel blogs, experience blogs, marketing blogs, product description
blogs, educational blogs, etc.
Use Case: Teachers and students can create their accounts on Blogger
through their Gmail accounts. Teachers can write and share blogs on difficult
topicsrelated to the subject areas they teach, for instance, Science,
Mathematics, Language, etc. They can display teaching learning material on
blogs by adding pictures, videos, audios, PPTs, etc. A common classroom blog
can also be created using WordPress, and a community of teachers and
students can together post and discuss about concepts and ideas.
8. Skype
Skype is generally used to communicate through video

conferencing either one-to-one or in groups. It can be
accessed on a laptop/desktop computer as well as through
mobile App. Users are required to create an account and
then log in. Skype group calling includes conference calling
and group chats. It can be used to host a group video chat or conference call
for up to 50 people. Adding people who already have Skype is free.
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Use Case: Skype provides an excellent way for teachers to introduce the world
beyond the classroom to their students. Through video calling, students can
connect with teachers, educators and other students for live discussions and
solving their queries. We can also use Skype to explore virtual field trips,
organise guest speaker sessions with two-way communication between
presenter and the audience. Special events can be conducted like live
discussion with authors, celebrities, technology experts, doctors, artists, etc.
Sharing of screens, files, resources and other information with students,
teachers and parents can also be part of an e-learning process through Skype.
9. Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual social network in multilingual format
available on social web as well as mobile application (both
android and iOS supported). It is like an online open
bulletin board in which communities, teachers, students
and parents can interact, share and post/ pin on a single
forum. It enables posting, saving, blogging and discovery of
information using images, GIFs, interactive videos, documents and blogs etc.
The resources which are pinned get segregated into various categories. There
are a lot of categories to choose from diversified fields of learning. These
categories or boards are displayed on the user’s Pinterest profile. Since these
pins can be shared and are easily searchable, they have the potential to
become a very useful educational tool.
10. YouTube
YouTube is an online video sharing platform wherein the
users can watch, upload, edit and share videos. They can
also like, dislike the content and comment on it. It allows
the users to create free of cost YouTube channels in which
they can upload the videos created by them. Also, users can
sort videos and create their own playlists. Video lectures, animation videos,
360 videos are useful resources to engage the students and help them learn
difficult concepts.
Use Case: Teachers, for example, can create “Geometry” as a playlist
containing all the videos related to the geometry topic of maths. Teacher can
search and share with students videos on various topic which are correct both
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conceptually and pedagogically. The videos can be auto-translated in local
languages making them useful for everyone. The subtitles which can also be
in a local language can be added in the videos for inclusion. The teachers can
also Live Stream the lectures wherever they are to the selected group or public.
11. Google Hangout

It is a unified communications service that allows members
to initiate and participate in text, voice or video
chats/communication, sharing content either one-to-one or
in a group. Hangouts are built into Gmail, and mobile
Hangouts apps are available for iOS and Android devices.
Only Gmail account is required to use this application. Up to 150 people can
participate in a Google Hangout, though a video call is limited to 25
participants.
Use Case: Teacher can use hangout to live stream class from his/her home
and students can join the live class from their respective homes. Smaller
groups can be formed within a class for group discussion and peer learning
among students, through audio or video chats.
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Annexure-II
Guidelines to Cope with Stress and

Anxiety in the Present Situation
The novel corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic presently is a situation that calls
for vigilance and we all, including our teachers and students have been
advised to remain at home so as to maintain social distancing and stop the
chain of virus spread. It is affecting individuals not only physically but also
psychologically. The corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak may result in stress
for a lot of individuals including students, teachers and parents as the
pandemic has caused strong emotions such as sadness, fear, anxiety, feeling
of helplessness, uncertainty, loss of interest and hopelessness among others.
Such changes are understandable in the face of this sudden outbreak as it
has resulted in an unexpected change in their daily life activities (e.g. going to
school, meeting friends, socialising, going out with family,
disruption/uncertainty about examination, future admission, career, travel
plans, etc.). The demand of the situation for social distancing and self-
isolation also leads to individuals becoming stressed.
Some emotions, feelings and reactions generally felt by people experiencing
stress are:
• Negative thoughts
• Anxiety, worry, fear
• Sadness, tearfulness, loss of interest in usual enjoyable activities
• Frustration, irritability, or anger
• Restlessness or agitation
• Feeling helpless
• Feeling disconnected from others
• Difficulty in concentrating
• Trouble relaxing or sleeping
• Physical signs such as stomach upset, fatigue, uncomfortable
sensations
It is therefore important to be mindful to the wellbeing of all around us
and to take constructive action to help students, teachers and parents to cope,
handle, and relieve stress and anxiety.
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STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS TO COPE WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY
• Try to have a routine: Maintaining a routine is the first thing that is

compromised in stressful situations. It may be simple enough; not having a
fixed time to bathe, have food, sleep, etc. After all, it does not matter. Or does
it? It must be remembered that maintaining a routine helps to create
discipline and can have a positive effect on your thoughts and feelings. There
are ways to stay healthy and develop new routines: create a list of activities
which you want to do. These can relate to both studies and fun activities ( e.g.
try to give time to those areas of study which require more focus and time,
playing/trying new indoor games, starting a new hobby, sharing daily
household work, solving puzzles, develop puzzles/quizzes related to different
subjects, general knowledge etc., start reading a book, organising /cleaning
/arranging clothes of yourself and helping your brothers and sisters to do the
same, physical exercises, learn to cook new kids of dishes and serve them to
your parents and siblings, play an instrument, learn a language, learn how to
sew, gardening, observing birds, trees, stars etc and relating them to the
relevant subjects – geography, science, social science etc).
Prepare a plan for daily activities and attempt to be

consistent in following it as much as possible
• Focus on your ‘self’ and recognise your feelings : We have been trying to
fit so many things in the daily time schedule such as ; school, studies, home
work, examinations, coaching ,etc. that we are not able to take out time for
ourselves. It is important to recognize your feelings and acknowledge that it is
okay to feel what you are going through as everyone is feeling the same way.
The present time at home needs to be seen as an opportunity to allow yourself
time to reflect on what you have been doing in your life for yourself and for
others, which aspects you would like to change, what kind of
effort/thinking/action it would require from your side. Try to observe i.e.
become aware of your sensations and express what you are feeling. Write
down your reflections about what you observed in yourself, did these help you
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to understand yourself better? Try to maintain a daily chronicle of your
activities and reflections.
Become aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions
• Stay connected: As social being connecting ourselves with friends and family
brings a sense of comfort and stability. Receiving support and concern from
others has a powerful impact on our emotional wellbeing and in helping us cope
with challenges. To deal with the present situation and resultant stress there is
a need to create a sense of “we” feeling. We in present times have the advantage
of technology that has made it possible to be connected globally through phones,
mobiles, emails, face book; Skype, Zoom, Whatsapp, etc. are some ways to
connect with people. Use these mediums to talk with others, know about their
concerns, thoughts and feelings and share your feelings and viewpoints with
others. There are many ways we can use technology to stay connected such as:
• Call, text, or video-chat with friends and family
• Share quick, easy and nutritious recipes
• Start a virtual book or movie club
• Schedule a workout together over video chat
• Share your understanding of a topic, equation, experiment etc. with others in
an online group or peer forum.
Remember social distancing does not mean social disconnection. Its

only absence of physical connect, you can still be connected with
your friends and family - in your thoughts and emotions.
• Inculcating positive thinking: In a situation like the present one, where

there is uncertainty, it is normal for students to feel anxious and have
negative thoughts. The key to avoid, manage and reduce stress is positive
attitude. Never lose hope, begin from your own self and pass it on to all around
you. Be persistent in keeping positive thoughts by asking yourself some
questions, such as:
➢ What are the things which I am supposed to do to control the situation?
➢ Am I over-thinking about the pandemic?
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➢ What strategies have helped me in the past to cope with challenging
situations?
➢ What is the helpful or positive action that I can take now at home?
➢ How are others (particularly elders – parents, teachers) dealing with the
present situation?
Exercise caution on negative thoughts and indulge in more and

regular physical movements within home
• Take care of your body: Eating healthy and well-balanced diet is important for
our body and mind. As students you might have received training in school on
Meditation and yoga. Now is the best time to start practicing it daily for building
better mental and physical health. Fix a time to do it regularly once a day. Do
some form of physical activity like aerobics, stretch exercises, yoga asanas, deep
breathing, dance, etc. Also drink plenty of water and get enough (6-7 hours) sleep
every day. This will give energy, boost up the immune system and keep spirits
high. This in turn will help to release the stress and anxiety.
• Be informed and updated: Do not act in a manner that you become an agent
Healthy mind is in a healthy body. This is the mantra of well-being
in spreading rumours. Take appropriate caution to pass on messages as

sometimes these are not based on authentic information. It is vital to stay
informed and updated and listen to trustworthy media sources. Constant
monitoring of news and social media updates may lead to anxiety. To help
reduce fear and anxiety, limit your media consumption to a specific time to
listen to news.
Set restriction around news and social media
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1. Contribute towards well-being of all beings: The interdependence and
existence of all living beings need to be acknowledged and respected. Helping
people who are old, vulnerable and in need of care and help can promote a
sense of hope and meaning in life. Showing love and care towards your family
and friends can boost up your sense of purpose in life. Some ideas could
include; ensuring that people who are providing essential services are
respected, delivering a food items, etc. to old, needy people in your
neighbourhood, feeding birds, stray dogs, sending message of encouragement,
positivity, etc.
Become an active member of the ecosystem to

ensure existence of all beings
GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS TO COPE WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY
The present situation of outbreak of the corona virus has led to restrictions
on our social life and put a stop on our daily routine. To handle the situation
the suggested measures; self-isolation and distancing ourselves from others
are to be practiced, which is not our natural or normal behaviour. Therefore,
this has several consequences. We may experience a lack of control over life;
feel helpless, worried, angry, sad, restless or irritated through the days. This
can be emotionally exhausting leading to feeling weak emotionally (which may
not be our normal emotional self).
As teachers we are responsible not just for ourselves but are role models
for our students and for society at large. Therefore, we need to know how to
deal with the stressful times and help ourselves and others in the process.
Some of the ways to cope with the feelings associated with such forced social
isolation during a pandemic are:
• Take a proactive approach: Accept and help others (students, parents,
colleagues) to accept that the present times are difficult. Also, it is
necessary to control the emotional thoughts of despair and reassure that
since medical and research measures are being taken, hence times will
change for better. Make a plan for yourself; this will help give you a sense
of purpose and progress both in your personal and professional life.
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Prepare a daily timetable or routine. Ensure variety in the schedule such
as work, leisure, exercise, learning, etc. Learn something new that sparks
your intrinsic motivation and curiosity.
• Stay connected: Advances in mobile technology will help to stay
connected through calls, text, Whatsapp, email, etc. Use this time to
connect with people, whom you have not been able to connect due to
distance, lack of time, etc. Sharing concerns with trusted others have
significant positive psychological benefits. Therefore, try to contribute to a
sense of togetherness by sharing your feelings and helping others to cope
with similar emotions that you too are experiencing. Utilize the additional
time available at home to reconnect and strengthen relationships within
the family.
• Focus on your health: Quarantine and isolation are stressful, and stress
weakens our immune system. Hence, being proactive about staying
healthy becomes even more important. Stick to regular meals with the
correct nutritional variety and avoid snacking. Anxiety can sometimes
prompt us to comfort eat, so we need to manage these urges. Daily exercise
will help regularise sleep patterns. All these boost our psychological health.
Maintain healthy sleep habits. The negative impact of sleep disruption on
mood is already well-known. Without the structure of having to get to
school, college or the workplace, it can be easy to fall into unhealthy sleep
habits like going to bed late and getting up late. However, this may be
detrimental in later days. So, it will be useful to scheduling a balanced
range of activities in our everyday by including physical exercise and
engaging in pleasant and relaxing activities. This will help with getting
quality sleep. Preparing balanced and nourishing meals for yourself and
family members is an important aspect for maintaining good health.
• Reflect and connect to yourself: Take time to engage in observing your
surroundings (at home and immediate nature) by identifying the smells,
textures and visuals. This will help to sooth our anxious minds. Self-care
also means maintaining boundaries such as refusing visitors, reducing
unnecessary demands, and saying "no". In our otherwise hectic everyday
schedule, we had difficulty in maintaining self-care schedule. Take the
opportunity to take up any such activity which will help you to connect
with your own self - meditation, yoga, walking, baking, reading etc. Think
of the small changes which you can bring in your life.
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• Manage your media time: The information received through various social
media may make you feel overwhelmed and confused. Hence, even though
staying digitally active in present times is almost a necessity, yet it is
important to carefully choose news and media sources. Choose one or two
well-informed sources such as the Government of India’s Corona virus
(Covid-19) Helpdesk and WHO and set times during the day to check for
updates. Restrict consumption of news, particularly on social media.
Depend on traditional national media with direct lines to the trustworthy
medical decision-makers when accessing news. Use social media platforms
meaningfully to connect with people (friends, family, students, colleagues,
etc.) rather than passing on messages.
GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS TO COPE WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY

The primary role of parents now is to keep their learner well and that means
looking after their emotional well-being as well as their physical health. Rather
than worrying that learner are not doing enough school work, parents should
view the enforced break as an opportunity for some student-led, individualized
learning, which most schools struggle to offer. Parents can ask their learner
to write down all the different things that they could do during this time to
learn, do and experience. It can be anything-watering plants, developing a
reading habit, leaning to cook, painting, playing music, etc.
• Help your learner to develop life skills: One-way parents can help even
young learner to develop life skills while they are at home is to empower
them to help with housework or cooking. It is not necessary that everything
around their life should be based on academics only. Now, parents have
an opportunity to connect with their learner and developing in them a
sensibility to understand the curriculum of life. From learning to make a
cup of tea to help in doing daily chores, a student would be able to feel that
connection even in the moment of isolation.
• Understand your anxiety: As a parent, the uncertainty surrounding
corona virus can be the hardest thing to handle. One doesn’t know how
exactly one would be impacted. Instead of remaining in confusion, parents
can note down in points as to what are the exact things that are making
them anxious. It can be study loss of your learner, academic worries, etc.
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After contemplating about them, parents can have a clearer idea to
understand their source of anxiety.
• Avoid fake news and superstitions: Parents can adhere to dependable
sources such as Government of India’s Corona virus (COVID-19) Helpdesk
and WHO. They can move away from checking the news if they feel
overwhelmed and should also be careful about what they share through
social media platforms.
• Focus on the things they can control: In this scenario of global
pandemic, many things are outside our control like how long the pandemic
would last and what is going to happen in our community, etc. Focusing
on things which are out of control can make one feeling drained,
overwhelmed, and anxious. As a parent, one can help in reducing the
personal risk by asking their student to wash their hands and doing it
themselves too at least for 20 seconds or using a sanitizer with alcohol
content not exceeding 60 per cent. Apart from maintaining hand hygiene,
avoid touching your face especially your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay at
home, avoid crowds, and maintain six feet distance between yourself and
others when out. Most importantly, get deep sleep.
• Physical exercise: Our body is meant for movement. There are
innumerable benefits by doing physical exercises such as release of
endorphins (feel good hormones), proper blood circulation, and feeling
light, etc. Stretching, alternate toe-touching along with jumping jacks for
10 minutes can have a drastic effect in reducing stress and anxiety.
• Yoga and meditation: The word Yoga means union. When body and mind
is balanced, when one reaches a state of unwavering attention, one has
reached a state of yoga. This is the time which can be utilised to performing
yoga yourself and also to teach your learner. Grounding yourself in the
present moment can help to reach that union. One effective technique is
to pay attention to your breath. Prana is the key here. Paying attention to
inhaling and exhaling can help in attaining the state of Dhyana—getting in
touch with the inner stillness.
• Paying attention to diet: One of the ways to cope with stress and anxiety
can be stress eating and taking in excess of calories by indulging in deep
fried, carbohydrate rich and sweet foods. This can make one feel anxious
as nourishing aspect of food is eliminated through such indulgence. As a
result, your immunity can take a toll. This is the right time to understand
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and to make your learnerren understand that immunity is maintained not
from the outside-it is not that using sanitizers will keep your immunity in
check. To have a stronger immunity means to eat healthy i.e. eating fruits
and vegetables and having right proportion of carbohydrates, proteins and
fats.
• Take care of your body and spirit: Apart from eating healthy meals,
getting plenty sleep and meditating, one should not forget to practice self-
care in this situation. Be kind to yourself, maintain a routine, wake up
early in the morning, and take time out for activities you enjoy, avoid self-
medicating, and be a calming influence in the life of your learner and those
around you.
In stressful times such as the present one, as a parent or teacher do
remember that the social distancing and isolating of self is not only for our
own good but also for all those around us and for everyone who is closely
or remotely connected with our life and living. Help your learners and
students to understand this and encourage them to feel in the same way.
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Annexure-III
Pre-vocational Activities
ACTIVITY GROWING VEGETABLES

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VI
CHAPTER NO. 01
CHAPTER TITLE FOOD : WHERE DOES IT COME FROM
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Describe the importance of planting vegetables at Home

2. Identify the materials required for planting vegetable seeds/seedlings.
3. Describe the importance of organically grown food.
4. Describe the role played by the various plant parts in food production.
ACTIVITY PREPARATION OF SPROUTS
SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VI
CHAPTER NO. 2
CHAPTER TITLE COMPONENTS OF FOOD
1. Demonstrate the knowledge of preparing sprouts.

2. Describe the importance of sprouts as a healthy and nutritious food.
3. Describe the importance of light, water and temperature in seed germination.
4. Explain the reasons for varied requirements of seeds for germination.
ACTIVITY MAKING KALEIDOSCOPE

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VI
CHAPTER NO. 11
CHAPTER TITLE LIGHT SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONS
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1. Describe the concept of kaleidoscope as a way of using mirrors to show how symmetrical
patterns can be changed as the mirrors are moved.
2. Describe the concept of reflection of light.
3. Create a variety of kaleidoscope.
ACTIVITY DECORATING FRIDGE MAGNET
SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VI
CHAPTER NO. 13
CHAPTER TITLE FUN WITH MAGNETS
1. Identify and select the materials which are generally used for making refrigerator magnets;
2. Demonstrate the procedure for making different types of refrigerator magnets.
3. Describe the use of magnets in everyday life, for example, door bells, TVs, refrigerators,
earrings, electricity gadgets, locks, whiteboards, etc.
ACTIVITY BUBBLE PAINTING

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VI
CHAPTER NO. 14
CHAPTER TITLE WATER
1. Identify and select materials which are generally used to make bubble painting.
2. Describe the basic principles of design and colour
3. Demonstrate the procedure to create bubble painting.
ACTIVITY VERMICOMPOSTING
SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VI
CHAPTER NO. 16
CHAPTER TITLE GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT
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1. Describe the life cycle of earthworms.

2. Explain why the earthworms are known as friends of farmers.
3. Identify and select the waste materials which are generally used for making vermicompost.
4. Identify and handle the various tools, equipment and materials used for making
vermicompost.
5. Demonstrate the procedure for making vermicompost on a small scale.
6. Describe the use and application of vermicompost.
ACTIVITY KNOTTING AND JUTE TYING

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VII
CHAPTER NO. 3
CHAPTER TITLE FIBRE TO FABRIC

1. Identify and select materials which are used for knotting.
2. Demonstrate the procedure of making knots using yarn or jute.
ACTIVITY MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE
SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VII
CHAPTER NO. 04
CHAPTER TITLE HEAT
1. Describe the importance of measuring body temperature.

2. Identify the site of measuring body temperature
3. Convert temperature measured in Fahrenheit to Centigrade
4. Describe the normal, average and range of body temperature
ACTIVITY STAIN REMOVAL

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VII
CHAPTER NO. 5
CHAPTER TITLE ACID, BASES AND SALTS
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1. State the causes of stain on fabrics.

2. Identify the type of stain.
3. Demonstrate the procedure for removing stains caused due to vegetable, animal, mineral
and oil.
ACTIVITY ORIGAMI
SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VII
CHAPTER NO. 6
CHAPTER TITLE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES

1. Describe the benefits of Origami in understanding 3D concepts and symmetry.
2. Demonstrate the procedure for making different types of origami arts.
ACTIVITY PREPARATION OF MILK PRODUCT

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VIII
CHAPTER NO. 02
CHAPTER TITLE MICROORGANISMS: FRIENDS AND FOE
1. Describe the process of making curd.

2. Demonstrate how to make curd.
3. Describe how microorganisms help in making curd.
ACTIVITY WOOL WORK

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VIII
CHAPTER NO. 3
CHAPTER TITLE SYNTHETIC FIBRES AND PLASTICS
1. Prepare a soft doll with wool.

2. Create original shapes and sizes of dolls by a slight variation.
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ACTIVITY WIRE WORK
SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VIII
CHAPTER NO. 04
CHAPTER TITLE MATERIALS: METALS AND NON-METALS
❖ Identify and select materials and tools which are generally used in wire work.
❖ Identify and handle the various manual tools, equipment and materials to create wire
object.
❖ Demonstrate the procedure to create figures using wire.
ACTIVITY MAKING PLANTERS

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VIII
CHAPTER NO. 4
• Identify and select the materials which are generally used for making Planters.
• Demonstrate the procedure for making different types of Planters.
ACTIVITY DIYA DECORATION
SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VIII
CHAPTER NO. 4
• Identify and select materials and tools which are generally used in decoration ofdiyas.
• Demonstrate the procedure to decorate earthen diyas.
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ACTIVITY MAKING WIND CHIMES
SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VIII
CHAPTER NO. 13
CHAPTER TITLE SOUND
Identify and select appropriate materials for making wind chimes.

Identify and handle the various tools, equipment and materials used for making wind
chimes.
Demonstrate the procedure for making different types of wind chimes.
Describe the role of various materials and their physical properties in creating musical
notes.
Explain the relationships between wave velocity, wavelength and frequency.
ACTIVITY MAKING PAPER LAMP

SUBJECT SCIENCE
CLASS VIII
CHAPTER NO. 16
CHAPTER TITLE LIGHT
• Identify materials which are opaque/translucent/transparent.

• Demonstrate the use of different types of translucent/transparent materials for
constructing paper lamps or lanterns.
• Make a simple drawing of the various types of lamps.
• Describe the various features of a lamp.
• Describe how the distance between an object and its light source affects the size of a
shadow.
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Annexure- IV
1. Saa, rey, gaa, maa, paa, dhaa, nee, saa,Saa, nee, dhaa, paa, maa, gaa, rey,
saa
2. Saasaa, reyrey, gaagaa, maamaa, paapaa, dhaadhaa, nee nee,
saasaaSaasaa, nee nee, dhaadhaa, paapaa, maamaa, gaagaa, reyrey, saasaa
3. Saareygaa, reygaamaa, gaa maapaadhaa, paadhaa nee, dhaa nee saa
Saa nee dhaa, nee dhaapaa, dhaapaamaa, paa maagaarey, gaareysaa
4. Saareygaamaa, reygaamaapaa…Saa nee dhaapaa, nee dhaapaa, maa
+++ SARGAM – TEENTAAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Dhaa Dhin Dhin Dhaa Dhaa Dhin Dhin Dhaa Dhaa Tin Tin Taa Taa Dhin Dhin Dhaa
x 2 0 3
Saa Gaa Saa Gaa Saa Gaa Maag Rey Nee Rey Nee Rey Nee Rey Gaare Saa
aa saa y nee
Saa Gaa Saa Gaa Saarey Gaama Paa -- Maagaa Rey Gaar Saan Saa Saa Saa --
a saa ey ee
Saa Saa Rey Nee Rey Rey Gaare Saare Gaa Gaa Maa Rey Nee Saa -- ---
saa saa y y Gaa saa rey
Gaa Gaa Maag Rey Maa Maa Maa -- Gaa Gaa Maag Rey Rey Rey Rey ---
aa gaa aa saa
Paa Paa Dhaa Maaga Maa Maa Paam Gaare Gaa Gaa Maag Rey Nee Rey Saa ---
paa a aa y aa saa
Saa Nee paa Maam Gaa Maama Paa Dhaa Saa Nee paa Maa Gaa Gaa Rey _--
dhaa aa a nee dhaa maa maa maa
Maag Rey Gaare Saa Saa Saa Saa --- Maagaa Rey Gaar Saa Saa Saa Saa ---
aa saa y nee saa ey nee
###Raga Brindavanisarang
Aroha– Saa, rey, maa, paa, ni, saa

Avroha- Saa, ni, paa, maa, rey, saa
Pakad- Nee SaareyMaarey paa maa rey saa
**Sargam – Jhaptaal
Taal
DheeNaa DhiDhiNaa Tee Naa DhiDhiNaa
Sthayi
Saa Rey Maa Rey Maa Maa Rey Saa Rey Saa
MaaMaa Paanini PaaSaa Ni Paa Rey
May rey Saareyni Saani Pa nisaa
Antara
Ma paa Ni nipaa Saasaa Rey maarey
Saa --- Ni nisaa Maamaa Rey saasaa
Ni ni Paapaamaa Maa Rey rey Saasaa ---
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Development Team
Chairperson
Prof. Hrushikesh Senapaty, Director, NCERT
Members
Alka Mehrotra, Professor, DESM, NCERT
Amrendra Behera, Joint Director, CIET, NCERT
Angel Rathnabai, CIET, NCERT
Anjni Koul, Professor, DESM, NCERT
Anjum Sibia, Professor and Head, DER, NCERT
Anup Kumar Rajput, Prof. and Head, Publication Division, NCERT
Anupam Ahuja, Professor and Head, IRD, NCERT
Aparna Pandey, Professor, Department of Education in Social Sciences, NCERT
Ashish Srivastava, Assistant Professor, DESM, NCERT
Ashutosh Wazalwar, Professor, DESM, NCERT
C.V. Shimray, Associate Professor, DESM, NCERT
Chaman Ara Khan, Associate Professor, DEL, NCERT
Dinesh Kumar, Professor, DESM, NCERT
Gagan Gupta, Associate Professor, DESM, NCERT
Gouri Srivastava, Professor, DESS, NCERT
Indu Kumar, Professor, CIET, NCERT
Jatindra Mohan Mishra, Professor, DEL, NCERT
Jyotsna Tiwari, Professor, DEAA, NCERT
Kirti Kapur, Professor, DEL, NCERT
M. Siraj Anwar, Professor, DESS, NCERT
Mili Anand, Professor, Department of Gender Studies, NCERT
Pawan Sudhir, Professor, DEAA, NCERT
Pramila Tanwar, Associate Professor, DESM, NCERT
Pratima Kumari, Associate Professor, DESS, NCERT
Pushplata Verma, Associate Professor, DESM, NCERT
Rachna Garga, Professor, DESM, NCERT
Ruchi Shukla, Assistant Professor, DEPFE, NCERT
Ruchi Verma, Professor, DESM, NCERT
Sandhya Singh, Professor, DEL, NCERT
Saroj Yadva, Dean (Academic), NCERT
Seema S. Ojha, Professor, DESS, NCERT
Sharad Pandey, Associate Professor, DESS, NCERT
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Sharbari Banerjee, Associate Professor, DEAA, NCERT
Shashi Prabha, Professor, DESM, NCERT
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Alternative Academic

Calendar for Students

In this period of Covid-19, which is declared as a global pandemic, our

The National Council of Educational Research and Training is grateful to Shri

General Guidelines for Implementing Weekly Plan (for four weeks) 4

Subject-wise Weekly Academic Calendar 8

संस्कृत (कक्षा-छठी से आठवी) 56

Health and Physical Education 69

• Teachers are advised to call up the parents of the students to apprise

(1) The focus should be on helping students become self-learners.

SUBJECT-WISE WEEKLY ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Learning Outcomes Source/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

Use QR code reader

Use resources from

These could be used

The learner - http://ncert.nic.in/t WEEK 3

Learning Source/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

Learning Outcomes Source/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

सीखने के प्रतिफल तिषय-िस्िु (थीम) प्रस्िातिि गतितितियाां

‫ہفتہ وار سرگرمیاں‬ ‫ماخذ‬ ‫متوقع آموزشی ماحصل‬

Learning outcomes Sources/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

• Prepare questions based on the source

Learning Sources/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

The learner Chapter-2 WEEK -3

c. Social and Political Life

Learning Sources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

‫ہفتہ وار سرگرمیاں‬ ‫ماخذ‬ ‫متوقع آموزشی ما حصل‬

The learner NCERT /State WEEK 1

Learning Outcomes Source/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

The learner — NCERT/State WEEK 1

Learner: Theme: How WEEK- 3

Project: Make an electromagnet using dry

• During the project, try to find out

a. History (Class VII)

Learning Concept Week-wise Suggestive Activities

b. Geography (Class VII)

Learning Outcomes Sources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

Learning Outcomes Sources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

Learning Outcomes Resources Activities

Use resources from

The learners - http://ncert.nic.in/ WEEK 3

‫ہفتہ وار سرگرمیاں‬ ‫ماخذ‬ ‫متوقع آموزشی ما حصل‬

Learning Outcomes Sources/Resource Week-wise Suggestive Activities

Learner Theme- WEEK-3

Learning Outcomes Sources*/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

The learner NCERT/State WEEK 1

b. Geography (Class VIII)

Learning Outcomes Sources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

The learners NCERT Textbook: WEEK 1

c. Social and Political Life (Class-VIII)

Learning Outcomes Sources/Resources Week-wise Suggestive Activities

सस्ं कृत (कक्षा––छ: से आठ)

तिषय अतिगमप्रतिफल पढ़ने की तिति (बच्चेइन गतितितियों को

पाठ के उपरांत–– पाठ के उपिाििं एक बाि किा को अपिे

GUIDELINES FOR VISUAL ARTS

GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMING ARTS – MUSIC

Suggested Activities (Visual Arts): Class VI

The learner Object based activities Pencil B, 2B, 4B

The learner • Songs sung by WEEK 1