ENGLISHThe month of December was all about exploring a classic read, strengthening their grammar concepts and writing skills. In literature, students became familiar with the classic ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ through a video and read an extract from the novel –‘Huck Saves the Life of Widow Douglas’. Students gave their opinion about the actions of the main protagonist based on the comprehension read. In grammar, post the revision of the topic Adverbs, students practiced the topic Degree of Adverbs. They learnt to differentiate between an Article and a Newspaper Report. They studied few samples of newspaper reports and inferred the format. HINDI'काव्यपाठ- मीरा के पद '' नामक काव्यपाठ को (साहित्य और संगीत) से (Integrate) समायोजित कर काव्यपाठ गायन करते हुए पदावाली के माध्यम से छात्रों ने जहां काव्यविधा को समझा वहीं भावभिव्यक्ति से काव्यपाठ करते हुए वाचन सीखा । कवि की कल्पना और काव्यविधा को छात्रों ने उत्साहपूर्वक सीखा। पद्यांशावबोधन सीखते हुए प्रश्नोतरी कार्य पूर्ण किया । भाषा उपयोगी विभिन्न व्याकरणिक नियमों का अनुप्रयोग सीखते हुए भाषा के वैज्ञानिकी रूप के प्रति जिज्ञासा व्यक्त की। पाठ - 'भारत की वास्तुकला' नामक पाठ को (सामाजिक विज्ञान विशेषत: इतिहास और भारतीय वास्तुकला) से (Integrate) समायोजित कर छात्रों ने समझा कि हमारे देश को भारतवर्ष महान और विश्वगुरु क्यों कहा जाता था । दृश्य-सामाग्री के माध्यम से भारतीय वास्तुकला को देखकर छात्रों में जागृत जिज्ञासा प्रशंसीय रही। पाठ के माध्यम से छात्रों ने व्याकरणिक बिन्दुओं में वर्णविच्छेद के द्वारा वर्तनी सुधार का अभ्यास किया । रचनात्मक कार्य के अंतर्गत संवादलेखन और अनुच्छेदलेखन को भेदानुसार समझते हुए छात्रों ने अभ्यास किया । SANSKRITधातुरूप लट्लकार और लृटलकार शब्दरूप - अकारांत और आकारांत का अनुप्रयोग विभिन्न तथा अस्मद् - युष्मद् सर्वनाम शब्दरूप की समस्त विभक्ति-तालिका निर्माण करते हुए पाठ- मेट्रोयानस्य यात्रा और पाठ- मम विद्यालय: के माध्यम से छात्रों ने गद्यांशावबोधन को सीखते हुए संभाषण विधा को सीखा। संस्कृत भाषा का पठन-लेखन-श्रवण-संभाषण का अभ्यास करते हुए भाषा ज्ञान प्राप्त किया। FRENCHThis month students revised the concepts done so far. They learnt the grammar concept ‘Prepositions’ and practiced it by attempting few exercises. They learnt vocabulary related to different rooms and the objects in the respective rooms in French. A related activity was done in class which reinforced their understanding of the concept. SPANISHStudents revised the concepts done so far and attempted UT2. They learnt how to make a telephone call to a friend and planned for an outing. Students also wrote a dialogue of a telephonic conversation and conversed with their peers in class. They interpreted two different role plays from the book, learnt new words and discussed the questions and answers MATHTopic: Mensuration
SCIENCEPhysics: Magnetism
Chemistry: Changes Around Us In continuation to their previous month topic, ‘Changes Around Us’, students explored the changes in their surroundings and discussed in the class. A Scoop of Physical and Chemical changes activity was held, wherein students talked about various products obtained from milk through reversible and irreversible changes. Biology: Getting to Know About Plants A touch of nature makes the whole world kin. The students of Grade 6 explored nature and enhanced their knowledge about various types of plants based on size. They learnt about herbs, shrubs, trees, creepers and climbers. They observed and differentiated between parallel and reticulate venation. This was followed by dissection of the Hibiscus flower wherein they could easily notice and identify anthers, filaments, stigma, style, ovary, sepals and petals. SOCIAL SCIENCEHistory: Contact with Distant Lands Students learnt about the Sangam Age in which many ancient tamil poets collectively compiled the literature. They also gained knowledge about The Tamilakam in which three crowned kings of South India mentioned in sangam literature i.e. Cheras, Cholas and The Pandyas. Invasions from the North West like Indo Greek, Saka, Parthians, Kushanas were also discussed with the students. They also inquired into the trade routes over sea and land. They also learnt how Buddhism spread with the help of trade routes and silk route. Civics: Urban Administration Students were assessed on their prior knowledge about ‘Municipal Corporations’. They gained knowledge about the composition of Municipal Council, City Council and functions of Municipal Corporations. They also discussed about water supply and urban & local bodies and Citizens Grievances. Geography This month was devoted to studying and learning about INDIA and its Physical Features . Intensive map work on
They visited the Triveni at Allahabad virtually and were awestruck when they saw for themselves the difference in the colour of the 3 rivers which converge at Allahabad ICTThe students started learning HTML and its tools in the month of December. They learned the process of creating HTML document, editing and viewing it at the same time. This helped them to understand how HTML is used to create web pages. INDIAN MUSICIn the month of December, the students learnt Name of the song: Prayer song: “Itni shakti hame dena data”, ‘ Raag Yaman kalyan’ based Alankars . Instruments played: Combination of Harmonium, Tabla, Tanpura, Markas, Swartarang. Exercises done: Vocal warm up with sargam in different scales. WESTERN MUSICIn the month of December, the students learnt Lesson taught: Vocal warm up exercise in C minor scale : “Oh, come let us adore you” (Christmas carol) Exercises done: Drums / Staff notation 4/4 Children Learnt how to read drums notation using the 5 lines and 4 spaces Instruments taught: (Drum) Dynamic, Exercises done: C major both hands finger warm up exercise (in piano) DRAMABody language plays a crucial role in drama and one act plays. Students not only understood how to work as a team in theatre but also learnt how to portray the character assigned to them. They built confidence with their body language and learnt how to present themselves as charismatic and confident characters. DANCEStudents of Grade 6 & 7 learnt basics of Indian classical (Kathak) and freestyle dance form. They learnt how to emote different gestures, posture through body language and facial expressions. They also learnt guru vandana, tatkaar, Hastak in kathak dance form. To learn about expressions they practised Navras- nine emotions of dance. For more understanding of rhythm, they learnt teen taal (16beats)as all Kathak basics are on teen taal. Apart from that, they learnt the choreography on Christmas song by the name “We Wish You A Merry Christmas(funk version)”. ART & POTTERYClay captivates a child’s interest for hours, and it has a calming effect too. It was phenomenal to witness their joy as they created lovely art pieces. 3D Clay work: Earth and Human face Carving on slab: Christmas tree and Santa LIFE SKILLSThere was an integration with Social Science this month wherein a circle time session was held. The students were asked to imagine that a genie had changed their gender for seven days. They talked about what they would do and how they would behave. This fun-filled activity was followed by an interactive worksheet “Boys, Girls and Their Skills.’ The counsellor explained how people and even they are being judgemental and stereotype at certain situations. PHYSICAL EDUCATIONCRICKET
ROBOTICSUNIT TOPIC: BASIC OF ELECTRONICS Activity 1 : Motor In this session, students explored different types of motor and working of DC motor by creating a circuit. Activity 2: DIY Motor Making of DIY motor using copper wire and magnet to study the working of a DC motor and understanding the internals of a toy motor to explain parts in it and compare it with the diagram. Activity 3: Logic gates In this session, students explored the concept related to logic gates. They built a hardware logic circuit to understand the use of logic circuit using a switch as input and led as output. ANNUAL CAMP - VISIT TO JAIPUR (26th & 27th DECEMBER)A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimension.' Education is an enlightenment of oneself to achieve maximum benefit. There are different ways to provide a holistic learning environment and conducting educational tours is among the most creative and alive ways. Grade 5-7 students of Suncity School 37 Gurugram traveled to Jaipur - the pink city for hands on interactive learning. They headed for the Bhamashah Techo Hub, a platform where they were awed by what they saw Latest technologies startup opportunities, a digital museum and a tinkering lab for development of products in an adaptive learning environment. The students explored the VR and AR technology through interesting games and challenges in the museum.Their curiosity and excitement saw no bounds during the interaction round. In the evening ,they visited Chowkidhani and participated in workshops led by master craft persons, saw live performances of traditional music and dance , relished local delicacies, enjoyed rides and traditional games,and got an in depth information about the battle of Haldighati. .The Kalagram was a platform for local artisans and the students made sure to visit the shops got souvenir shopping . The visit to Jantar Mantar was a treat and a window to the contribution made by Indians in the field of Astronomy. A tourist guide took the students through the collection of various architectural astronomical instruments like Sunclocks, Sundial built by the Kachwaha Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II the founder of Jaipur.The session was quite interactive and informative. The next destination was the very famous architectural marvel, Hawa Mahal which was mesmerizing. Its unique five floors exterior akin to the honeycomb of a beehive with its 953 small windows called Jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework was worth watching. Just wandering around through Jaipur's tiny streets and alleyways was fun in itself. On the way back, the students had an interactive historical session about the Amber Fort and Jal Mahal as the drive past destinations. The journey enabled the students to explore the impressions of Rajput rule through its history,architecture,cultural heritage, cuisine ,handicrafts and warm hospitality. The core objective of enabling students to learn skills like time self management, becoming independent, handling money and effective communication was achieved when they all reached home with memories of their visit and learning, happy and waiting for more.
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