Seth M.R.

Jaipuria Schools
Winter Funwork
Session 2023-24
CLASS - VII

Dear Student,
Season Greetings and a Very Happy New Year!
As the winter holidays approach, we hope this season brings joy and relaxation to your family.
At Seth M.R Jaipuria Schools, we believe in providing holistic development, including
academic learning and emotional well-being. In line with this ethos, we have created a variety
of fun educational activities for our students to enjoy over the holidays. These activities are
designed to reinforce concepts learned in class and encourage creativity and critical thinking.
This document contains tasks that you must complete during the holidays. These activities
are based on Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals, often
called the SDGs, are a set of 17 goals agreed upon by countries worldwide to make our planet
a better place to live. The United Nations created these goals to address various important
challenges we face. By working together and acting towards these goals, countries and people
worldwide are trying to make the world a fairer, safer, and healthier place for everyone, now
and in the future.
Note to the Parents: We understand the importance of your guidance in ensuring these
projects are completed successfully. Please take some time to read the assignments and help
your child understand the tasks and their purpose and perform them accordingly. Compile all
completed work neatly in a project file or scrapbook.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Team Jaipuria
Subject – English
SDG 13 → Climate Action
Climate change is a real and undeniable threat to our
entire civilization. The effects are already visible and will
be catastrophic unless we act now. Through education,
innovation, and adherence to our climate commitments,
we can make the necessary changes to protect the planet.

Activity 1- Watch the video featuring Greta Thunberg:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11FCyUB81rI
Do you have similar questions in mind?
Identify some of these challenges around you concerning climate change. Consider aspects
such as rising temperatures, extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, pollution, etc.
Watch some podcasts and learn how they are shot. Using simple techniques shoot a podcast
with either your parents/uncle/aunt or neighbour and talk about climate action. You can ask
the following questions also:

• Climate scientists have concluded that humans are largely responsible for the climate
change. What is your point of view?
• Why is climate change such a big problem?
• What are the benefits of acting on climate change now?
• How does climate change affect health?
• How can we make a difference, especially in smaller cities?

Activity 2- The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held
the COP 20 summit recently. The main agenda was to evidently talk about climate change.
Many influences across the world also participated in the event including Prajakta Koli of
India. Find out about her contributions to the event and write a report highlighting her
interactions with leaders and stakeholders across the world.
Subject – Hindi
SDG 4→ Quality Education
Education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination,
and is fundamental for self-respect. It is the key to
prosperity and opens a world of opportunities, making it
possible for each of us to contribute to a progressive,
healthy society. Learning benefits every human being and
should be available to all.
Activity 1- इं टरनेट एवं अन्य स्रोतों से किसी एि ऐसी क ं दी ि ानी िे बारे में पता
लगाइए किस पर ाल ी में किल्म िा कनमाा ण किया गया ो| इस किल्म िो अपने पररवार िे साथ
दे खिए और किर उस पर अपने पररवार िे सदस्ों िी प्रकतकिया लेते हुए एि वीकियो बनाइए| इसिे
अकतररक्त ि ानी िे लेिि िे साक्षात्कार े तु न्यूनतम दस प्रश्न भी तैयार िीकिए|

Activity 2- पुरातन िाल में पयाा वरण िो लेिर िई िदम उठाये गए थे। इनिा प्रमुि उल्लेि मौयान
साम्राज्य िे म ा ज्ञानी चाणक्य िे अथाशास्त्र में भी ै । मारे दे श िे िई िग ों पर पयाा वरण िो स े ि
िर रिने िा प्रयत्न लगातार िारी ै । रसेअचा िर िे एि प्रोिेक्ट तैयार िरें किसमें उन िग ों या
व्यखक्तओं िे बारे में कलिो ो िो अपनी तरि से पयाा वरण िो प्रदू कित ोने से बचने िे प्रयासों में लगे हुए
ों।
Subject – Mathematics
SDG 5 → Gender Equality

Gender Equality is a principle that states that all men and women need to be treated equally
and have the same rights despite their biological
differences. These should not prevent them from having
the same opportunities to succeed in school and in life.
About 2/3 of countries in the developing regions have
achieved gender parity in primary education. In
Southern Asia, only 74 girls were enrolled in primary
school for every 100 boys in 1990. By 2012, the
enrolment rates were the same for girls and boys. By
contrast, in the world of work women in Northern Africa
hold less than 1 in 5 paid jobs in the non-agricultural
sector. And in only 46 countries women hold more than 30% of seats in at least 1 chamber of
their national parliament. Quality, gender-sensitive education encourages the participation
of women and girls in all political, economic, and public spheres by making sure they are heard
and have real opportunities to fully participate. Furthermore, it contributes to putting an end
to practices and traditions that impair the physical, mental, and sexual health of women and
girls.

Activity 1: Identify and analyze the traditional gender roles in your community using the
Occupation Checklist given at the end of this activity. Match the jobs and careers to gender.
The sample for the survey is attached herewith. Create graphs of a variety of occupations to
show the percentage of male and female employees, wages for each gender, highest level of
education for each gender, etc.

Procedure
1. Record the number of males and females in places around your community like a clinic,
local market, petrol pump, etc.
2. Record these observations over 5 days
3. Based on prior permission from the person, you can ask about the wage and education
levels of the particular person.

Category Male Female Highest Level of Education Wage Frequency

Petrol Pump
worker
Construction
Worker
Elementary school
head
Sports teacher

Tuition teacher

General Physician

Veterinarian

Nurse

Grocery shop
owner/seller
Chemist

Bank manager

Barber and Hair

stylist
Dentist

Mechanic

Police

Plumber

Electrician

Car Driver/Auto
driver/Rickshaw
puller/Cab driver
Dance Teacher

Tailor
Activity 2: Using the mathematical understanding of probability which
works on the formula of favourable outcomes divided by total outcomes find the probability
of:

• The Probability of a girl or boy participating in a certain extracurricular activity.

• The Probability of a student getting chosen for a leadership role based on gender.
• The probability of a student getting chosen to become the school head based on
gender.
• The probability of a student getting chosen to become the school discipline in charge
based on gender.
• The probability of a student getting chosen to become the school cultural charge
based on gender.
Probability Calculations:
You can use the formula:
Probability = Number of Favorable Outcomes/Total Number of Outcomes
Subject – Science
SDG 7 → Affordable and Clean Energy
Renewable energies are those that can be renewed or
regenerated naturally. They can be used without a time limit
while fossil energies come from sources that will be depleted.
1 in 5 people around the world still lack access to modern
electricity. Energy is the dominant contributor to climate
change, accounting for around 60% of global greenhouse-gas
emissions. 3 billion people rely on wood, coal, charcoal or
animal waste for cooking and heating.
Energy education promotes energy efficiency, teaching us to develop technologies that waste
less energy, and encouraging us to work together to research and develop renewable and
other clean energy resources.

Activity 1- A wind-driven electric car is a vehicle that utilizes wind energy. This innovative
concept involves using the kinetic energy from the wind and converting it into electrical
energy to drive an electric motor, which, in turn, moves the car.

Create a wind-powered electric car using basic materials and understand the principles of
renewable energy.

Materials Required:

• Popsicle sticks

• 2 x AA battery holder
 • 3V on/off switch

• 3V DC motor

• Bamboo sticks

• 4 small tires

• Fan blade for 2mm shaft DC motor

• 1.5V AA size battery (2-pack)

• Glue gun with glue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXjGfN154Rs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi6rdrKMhiU

Instructions:

1. Watch the provided YouTube videos

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXjGfN154Rs and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi6rdrKMhiU) to understand the construction
process.
2. Begin by creating the chassis of the car using popsicle sticks. Use glue to firmly attach
the sticks to form a rectangular base.
3. Attach the four small tires to the popsicle stick base using glue. Ensure they are
securely fixed for smooth movement.
4. Use bamboo sticks to create the framework for the car body. Cut and glue the sticks
to form the sides, front, and back of the car.
5. Mount the 3V DC motor onto the chassis. Connect the fan blade to the motor's shaft
securely.
6. Install the 2 x AA battery holder and the on/off switch in suitable positions on the
car's chassis. Ensure the wiring is properly connected.
7. Test the motor by connecting it to the battery holder. Make sure the on/off switch is
in the off position before connecting the wires. When switched on, the fan blade
should start spinning.
8. Design and create a wind-catching mechanism using additional popsicle sticks or
lightweight materials. This will serve as the "sail" for the car.
9. Experiment with the placement and angle of the wind-catching mechanism to
optimize the wind's force on the fan blade and propel the car forward.
10. Test the car in windy conditions or use a fan to create wind. Observe how the wind
energy is converted into mechanical energy to move the car.
In this activity, you made a very simple wind-powered car. You may also create your own
Solar/Hydro/Wind-powered toy! Do some research online.

Subject – Social Science

SDG 16 → Peace, Justice, and strong institutions

Peace is the lack of conflict and the absence of violence

between heterogeneous social groups. Justice refers to two
things: the notion of giving to everybody what they have the
right to; and the organisation of human beings to ensure
that: judges, lawyers, ministries of justice, and tribunals.
Corruption, bribery, theft, and tax evasion cost some
US$1.26 trillion to developing countries each year; this
amount of money could be used to lift those who live in
poverty out of it for at least 6 years. The rate of children
leaving primary school in conflict-affected countries reached 50% in 2011, which amounts to
28.5 million children, showing the impact of unstable societies on education.An educated
society ensures that its citizens are consulted and that its government takes decisions with
the interest of children and adults at heart. For example, children and young people must be
consulted before a legal law affecting their lives is signed. The likelihood of public free access
to information being ensured and of fundamental freedoms being protected is higher in
educated societies.

Activity 1: Building Bridges: Promoting Peace in Our Community – As it is said speech is silver
but silence is gold. Organize a peace rally with your friends and acquaintances in the
neighborhood. This rally should be a silent rally that will aim at encouraging the feeling of
brotherhood and oneness. Make a catchy slogan with your friends to carry in the rally. Visit
nearby markets and give a small white colour flag/handkerchief as a sign of peace. Share a
pledge with people in the market to be kind to each other. Take pictures and compile a report
in the project file.

Activity 2: Tol Mol Ke Bol

This holiday, you have an exciting assignment! You are going to create your very own podcast
called "Tol Mol ke Bol." In this podcast, you will have the opportunity to speak and have a
conversation with a lawmaker or representative of the law. This person could be a police
official, a lawyer, a judge, a tehsildar, a panchayat head, or anyone involved in making and
upholding the rules and laws in our society.
Select and contact a lawmaker or a representative of the law. Politely ask them if they would
be willing to participate in your podcast. You can explain that it's for your school Holiday
Homework and that you're eager to learn from them.

Think of some interesting and important questions you want to ask your guest. You might
want to know about their job, their responsibilities, how they help people, or how laws are
made and followed in our society.

Find a quiet place to record your podcast. You can use a smartphone or any recording device
available at home. Make sure it's a peaceful environment, so your conversation is clear.

Start recording! Introduce yourself and your guest, then ask your questions. Be polite, listen
carefully, and ask follow-up questions if you are curious about something. Remember, it's a
conversation!

After you've recorded your podcast, you can share it with your teacher or classmates. You can
use a USB drive, email, or any other method suggested by your teacher.

Write a short reflection about what you learned from this experience. Did you discover
something new? What was the most interesting part of your conversation? How do you feel
about the importance of laws and the role of lawmakers in our society?

You may take pictures and paste them on an A4 sheet of paper.

Social and Emotional Learning

Write an autobiography of a stray dog who faces a harsh winter without any proper shelter.
What suggestions would you like to give to the local government to take care of stray animals?