ENGLISHIn sync with the theme of the month, Seasons & Festivals, the students learnt and discussed about how New Year is celebrated in different parts of the world while reading the chapter – ‘Let’s Celebrate’. It was also integrated with the topic of writing instructions which was done in the workbook and practiced in class. In grammar, the students learnt about modals through interesting activities. In writing, they dealt with the topic of diary entry and watched videos of few famous books written in the diary entry from. They discussed about the format of the same along with further practice. Students also enhanced their reading and comprehension reading through the texts of Hamlet and Taming of the Shrew. Hindiकक्षा चार के छात्रों को पत्र के महत्व व उसके प्रकारों का परिचय देते हुए उसके प्रारूप को बनवाने की गतिविधि करवाई गयी। उन्होने दक्ष पट्ट की सहायता से पत्र की यात्रा के बारे में जानकारी प्राप्त की । उन्होने पत्र के प्रकारों की भी जानकारी ग्रहण की । छात्रों ने अनेकार्थक शब्दों का प्रयोग करके भाषा की सुंदरता को बढाना सीखा। उन्होने “मौसम” विषय पर अनेकार्थक शब्दों का प्रयोग करते हुए पंक्तियाँ लिखी । छात्रों को बिज़ली बचाने पर स्लोगन लिखवाने की गतिविधि करवाई गई । छात्रों ने बिज़ली के आविष्कार से लेकर उसके लाभ तक की जानकारी प्राप्त की । MathStudents of grade 4 started their inquiry into Area and Perimeter through an activity. They were taken out to the field. They took a walk along the border to understand that perimeter is the sum of all sides added together. To understand the area is the complete portion inside the boundary, students had fun racing from one end to the other. They came back to class and wrote their reflection on the activity and what they have understood about area and perimeter. They also attempted sums to enhance their understanding of this concept. SCIENCEWith the onset of winter as the children laden themselves with layers of clothes, they could easily understand the need for clothes as per the changing season. They wrote about their favourite season, likings and dislikings along with illustrations in their note-books. They not only drew the smart-art cycle depicting the life cycle of cloth but also enacted the same. Role-play on seasons was thoroughly enjoyed by the students. They loved to ask each other (the family and friends) about their favourite season, collected the data, integrated with Mathematics and represented in the form of bar graphs. To understand the weaving of cloth, a coaster weaving activity using pastel sheet strips was also conducted in the class SOCIAL SCIENCEStudents understood the importance of water and its usage in our daily life and also imbibed the virtues of saving water to safeguard the environment. Students enhanced their knowledge about different sources of water and different ways in which water is provided to the people. They also learnt about the causes and effects of water pollution and different ways to prevent it. Students learnt about the dams, their advantages and disadvantages. They showcased their learning by doing – by marking important dams on the political map of India. Students’ pre-knowledge was tested regarding the weather, climate and seasons using probing and engaging questions This helped in engaging students into a class discussion which helped them to identify the difference between weather and climate. Students were introduced to terms like meteorology and climatology. To sensitize them towards the environment a video on human activities that causes climate change was shown. Students were introduced to the significance and importance of Festivals in our lives and how festivals help in social and cultural bonding. To know more about the culture and heritage of our country students were divided into the groups of three and each group made a travel brochure on a different state of India, where they searched about the food, festivals, clothes, languages, dance and historical monuments of that particular state ICTThe students continued practicing Scratch 2.0 during their computer lesson. They were introduced to the special features of Powerpoint. They learnt the importance of MS-Powerpoint for business, classroom, training, personal use etc. They understood the usage of different toolbars and prepared a PowerPoint presentation on Seasons and presented as a slide show DANCEAll Students learnt the 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 about teen taal (16beats)as all Kathak basics are on teen taal. Apart from that, they have learnt the choreography on Christmas song by the name “We Wish You A Merry Christmas(funk version)”. DRAMA Students learnt about sound, moment, appearance, body moments and voice modulation as per the character. Drama games viz. ‘My Name is Jack’, ‘The Creature’ and ‘The Splat’ helped students in improving their presence of mind. They did Role Play like ‘Let's go on the moon’ and speech rehearsal. Skit presented by them on ‘Joy of Giving’ in the class assembly was highly appreciated. ART AND 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 INDIAN MUSICIn the month of December, the students learnt Name of the song: ‘Bhumi Mangalam’,‘Itni Shakti Hame dena’, ‘ Raag Yaman kalyan’ based Alankars . Instruments played: Combination of Harmonium, Tabla, Tanpura Exercises done: Vocal warm up with sargam WESTERN MUSICIn the month of December, the students learnt Name of the song: 'Away in a manger ( Christmas carol ) Instruments taught: Piano, Congo Excercises done: C major scale, finger warn up exercise (Guitar) PHYSICAL EDUCATIONCRICKET
LIFE SKILLSStudents made a booklet “Inside-out” and illustrated the same in a creative manner ‘Turn me upside down’. They learnt different strategies to divert their attention to lift their mood. Distraction is a surprisingly effective technique for changing our mood. When we realize that we have become upset, we shall choose to interrupt our negative mood by engaging in something that distracts us from what has upset us. ROBOTICSUNIT TOPIC: ELECTRICITY
Activity 4: Series and parallel In this session, students were explained about the type of circuits and their benefits. They studied about series and parallel circuit. To observe the difference between them they made two circuits by connecting the motor and led in both ways using a snap circuit kit. They concluded that in a series circuit the distribution of voltage and current are not equal whereas in parallel the distribution is the same and also understood how these circuits are used in real life. UNIT TOPIC: NUTRITION Activity 1: Nutrient Bar In this session, students explored the types of nutrients required in the human body to remain healthy and fit. They also identified the nutrients required for being healthy on a daily basis by designing a nutrient bar.
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