R/18
Date: 07/10/2021, 08/10/2021, 09/10/2021
GEOGRAPHY
Ch.3: Water
REVISION
Water is essential for life. The earth has this necessary ingredient of life in the form of the hydrosphere. On earth, water exists in three states- solid, liquid and gaseous. The ice caps in the Polar Regions, the waters of the oceans and rivers, and the water vapour in the atmosphere are all part of the hydrosphere.
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| Water Cycle |
Explained:
1. Evaporation
2. Humidity
3. Condensation
4. Precipitation
5. Water Cycle
6. Measurement of Precipitation
7. Types of Rainfall
8. Major Water Bodies
9. Fresh Water and Saline Water
10. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
11. How tides are useful
12. Ocean currents
13. Climate and Ocean Currents
14. Other effects of ocean currents.
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| Evaporation |
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Main Teaching
Oral explanation with some written work
Students Take Away
1. Evaporation
2. Humidity
3. Condensation
4. Precipitation
5. Water Cycle,
6. Measurement of Precipitation
7. Types of Rainfall
8. Major Water Bodies
9. Fresh Water and Saline Water
10. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
11. How tides are useful
12. Ocean currents
13. Climate and Ocean Currents
14. Other effects of ocean currents.
1. Evaporation
2. Humidity
3. Condensation
4. Precipitation
5. Water Cycle,
6. Measurement of Precipitation
7. Types of Rainfall
8. Major Water Bodies
9. Fresh Water and Saline Water
10. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
11. How tides are useful
12. Ocean currents
13. Climate and Ocean Currents
14. Other effects of ocean currents.
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| Ocean Currents |
Assignments
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Define humidity.
2. What is air to be saturated?
3. What is meant by water cycle?
4. What are the three main types of rainfall?
5. In which general directions do ocean currents move in the Northern and Southern hemisphere?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. How does humidity vary from place to place and from time to time?
2. Why is frontal rainfall common in the subpolar low pressure belts?
3. What do you understand by saline water and fresh water?
4. What are tides and why do they occur?
5. Why does the harbour of London not freeze during winter?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words
1. What is condensation? How are clouds formed?
2. Define precipitation. Explain how it occurs.
3. What is a Tsunami? What caused killer tsunamis in the Indian Ocean in December 2004? Which regions were the worst affected? Why did so many people die?
4. How do ocean currents modify the climate of coastal regions? Give one example.
Project
Prepare a report on the destruction of life and property caused by the Tsunami that affected India in 2004.
R/17
Date: 04/10/2021, 05/10/2021, 06/10/2021
GEOGRAPHY
Ch. 2: Atmosphere
REVISION
Introduction to the chapter
The blanket of air that surrounds the earth is known as the atmosphere. The atmosphere extends more than a thousand kilometers above the earth’s surface. It is held in place by the earth’s force of gravity.
Topic: Introduction, Composition of Atmosphere, Air Pollution, Layers of the Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Air Temperature, Variations in Temperature, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming Atmospheric Pressure and Winds, Permanent Pressure Belts, Winds and Permanent Winds, Local Winds
Explained:
1. What is Atmosphere?
2. Composition of Atmosphere.
3. Air Pollution.
4. Layers of the Atmosphere.
5. Weather and Climate.
6. Air Temperature.
7. Variations in Temperature.
8. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
9. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds.
10. Permanent Pressure Belts.
11. Winds and Permanent Winds.
12. Local Winds- land and sea breezes, the monsoon and cyclonic winds
1. What is Atmosphere?
2. Composition of Atmosphere.
3. Air Pollution.
4. Layers of the Atmosphere.
5. Weather and Climate.
6. Air Temperature.
7. Variations in Temperature.
8. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
9. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds.
10. Permanent Pressure Belts.
11. Winds and Permanent Winds.
12. Local Winds- land and sea breezes, the monsoon and cyclonic winds
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Main Teaching:
Oral and Explanation with some written work
Students Take Away:
1. What is Atmosphere?
2. Composition of Atmosphere
3. Air Pollution
4. Layers of the Atmosphere
5. Weather and Climate
6. Air Temperature
7. Variations in Temperature
8. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
9. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds
10. Permanent Pressure Belts
11. Winds and Permanent Winds
12. Local Winds- land and sea breezes, the monsoon and cyclonic winds
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What is the Atmosphere?
2. What are the two main constituents of the earth’s atmosphere?
3. What is meant by air pollution?
4. Define atmospheric pressure?
5. Name the instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.
6. How does temperature affect pressure?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What do you understand by weather and climate?
2. What is meant by range of temperature?
3. Explain the greenhouse effect?
4. What is wind and how is it caused?
5. What are planetary winds? Name the three types of planetary winds.
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. How does the atmosphere receive nitrogen oxygen and carbon dioxide?
2. Describe the layers of the atmosphere nearest to the earth’s surface.
3. How does temperature vary from place to place?
4. State the locations of the important pressure belts of the world.
5. Write briefly about the Super Cyclone.
Project:
1. Cyclone Phailin had devastated the eastern part of India in October 2013. Write a report on the effect of the cyclone on crops, animals and people and the measures taken by the government to rehabilitate those affected.
R/16
Date: 30/09/2021, 01/10/2021
CIVICS
Ch.1: Democracy and Equality
REVISION
Introduction to the chapter
The word democracy means rule by the people. It comes from two Greek words.- demos (people) and kratos (rule). Democracy is a form of government in which the people govern themselves, either directly or through representatives they elect for the purpose. In the 1860s, President Abraham Lincoln of the USA defined democracy as “government of the people, by the people, for the people”.
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| Eating Mid-day Meal together at school |
Topic: Introduction, Meaning of democracy, System that represents Democracy, Other forms of democracy, Equality in Democracy, Equality and Indian Democracy, Provisions of Equality in India, Promotion of Equality in India, Equality in other Democratic Countries.
Explained:
1. Meaning of democracy.
2. System that represents Democracy.
3. Other forms of democracy.
4. Equality in Democracy.
5. Equality and Indian Democracy.
6. Provisions of Equality in India.
7. Promotion of Equality in India.
8. Equality in other Democratic Countries.
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Main Teaching:
Oral and Explanation with some written work..
Students Take Away:
1. Meaning of democracy
2. System that represents Democracy
3. Other forms of democracy
4. Equality in Democracy
5. Equality and Indian Democracy
6. Provisions of Equality in India
7. Promotion of Equality in India
1. Meaning of democracy
2. System that represents Democracy
3. Other forms of democracy
4. Equality in Democracy
5. Equality and Indian Democracy
6. Provisions of Equality in India
7. Promotion of Equality in India
8. Equality in other Democratic Countries
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| All Voters lined-up at pooling booth |
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. What is the form of government in our country?
2. What is a political party?
3. What is a monarchy?
4. What is India’s stand on untouchability?
5. Who wrote the book Jhootan: A Dalit’s Life?
6. What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbid?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. What do you understand by ruling party and opposition?
2. What is dictatorship?
3. Name a scheme that the Indian government runs to promote social equality. How does it help reduce caste discrimination?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words
1. What are the key elements of democracy?
2. Explain the significance of the Indian citizens’ right to equality.
Prepare a Report:
1.Write a report on a recent struggle for democracy that took place in one of India’s neighbouring countries.
1. What is the form of government in our country?
2. What is a political party?
3. What is a monarchy?
4. What is India’s stand on untouchability?
5. Who wrote the book Jhootan: A Dalit’s Life?
6. What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbid?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. What do you understand by ruling party and opposition?
2. What is dictatorship?
3. Name a scheme that the Indian government runs to promote social equality. How does it help reduce caste discrimination?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words
1. What are the key elements of democracy?
2. Explain the significance of the Indian citizens’ right to equality.
Prepare a Report:
1.Write a report on a recent struggle for democracy that took place in one of India’s neighbouring countries.
R/15
HISTORY
Ch.1: Medieval Period
REVISION
Introduction to the chapter
The history of the world can be divided into three broad periods- ancient, medieval and modern. Each of these periods covers many centuries, and the length of a period may differ from one part of the world to another. For example, the medieval period began around the fifth century AD in Europe, but around the eight century AD in India.
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| First World Map |
Topics: Introduction, Major Political Development, Importance of Geographical Knowledge, Cartography and Medieval India, Place Names, Keeping Records, Growth of New Languages, Historian’s Problems, New Social and Political Group, Old and New Religions
Explained:
1. Major Political Development
2. Importance of Geographical Knowledge
3. Cartography and Medieval India
4. Place Names and Keeping Records
5. Growth of New Languages
6. Historian’s Problems
7. New Social and Political Group
8. Old and New Religions
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Main Teaching:
Oral and Explanation with some written work.
Students take Away:
1. Major Political Development
2. Importance of Geographical Knowledge
3. Cartography and Medieval India
4. Place Names and Keeping Records
5. Growth of New Languages
6. Historian’s Problems
7. New Social and Political Group
8. Old and New Religions
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words. 1. Which period of Indian history is called the medieval period?
2. How did the Muslims invasions of the later medieval period affect Indian culture?
3. Name some European countries that began direct overseas trade with India in the medieval period.
4. How did the science of cartography come to India?
5. Name five regional languages that came into wide use in medieval India.
6. How were forest dwellers absorbed into Indian caste system?
7. How did the absorption of tribal group into Hindi society affect Hindu religious worship?
8. What is meant by bhakti?
9. Who brought Islam to India?
2. How did the Muslims invasions of the later medieval period affect Indian culture?
3. Name some European countries that began direct overseas trade with India in the medieval period.
4. How did the science of cartography come to India?
5. Name five regional languages that came into wide use in medieval India.
6. How were forest dwellers absorbed into Indian caste system?
7. How did the absorption of tribal group into Hindi society affect Hindu religious worship?
8. What is meant by bhakti?
9. Who brought Islam to India?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Why did the Indian kingdoms of the early medieval period rise and fall frequently?
2. Why was the need for keeping records strongly felt during the medieval period?
3. Write briefly on the jatis that emerged in medieval period?
4. What is Islam? When and where did it arise? What is it based on?
5. What is Sufism?
2. Why was the need for keeping records strongly felt during the medieval period?
3. Write briefly on the jatis that emerged in medieval period?
4. What is Islam? When and where did it arise? What is it based on?
5. What is Sufism?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What problems does a historian face while studying medieval literary sources?
2. Give one example to show how the usages of terms and expressions changed over time?
3. Briefly discuss the religious developments that took place in India during the medieval period.
R/14
Date: 23/09/2021
HISTORY
Ch.4: The Mughal Empire
Introduction to the chapter
The Mughal Empire was founded by Zakir-ud-din Muhammad Babur. The term ‘Mughal’ can be traced to Babur’s ancestors- the Mongol chief Chenghiz Khan on his mother’s side and the Turco-Mongol chief Timur of Central Asia on his father’s side.
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| Mughal Empire |
Topics: Introduction, Babur, Humayun, The Sur Sultanate, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb, The Mughal Administration, The Mughal Army, Mansabdari System, System of Land Revenue, Akbar -the Greatest Mughal, Rajput Policy, Religious Policy, Cultural Contributions.
Explained
1. Babur (1526-1530)
2. Humayun (1530-1540 and 1555-1556)
3. The Sur Sultanate (1540-1555)
4. Akbar (1556-1605)
5. Jahangir (1605-1627)
6. Shah Jahan (1628-1658)
7. Aurangzeb (1658-1707)
8. The Mughal Administration6
9. The Mughal Army
10. Mansabdari System
11. System of Land Revenue
12. Akbar -the Greatest Mughal
13. Rajput Policy
14. Religious Policy
15. Cultural Contributions
1. Babur (1526-1530)
2. Humayun (1530-1540 and 1555-1556)
3. The Sur Sultanate (1540-1555)
4. Akbar (1556-1605)
5. Jahangir (1605-1627)
6. Shah Jahan (1628-1658)
7. Aurangzeb (1658-1707)
8. The Mughal Administration6
9. The Mughal Army
10. Mansabdari System
11. System of Land Revenue
12. Akbar -the Greatest Mughal
13. Rajput Policy
14. Religious Policy
15. Cultural Contributions
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| Sher Shah Tomb at Sasaram |
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS.
Main Teaching
Oral explanation with some written work
Students Take Away
1. Babur (1526-1530)
2. Humayun (1530-1540 and 1555-1556)
3. The Sur Sultanate (1540-1555)
4. Akbar (1556-1605)
5. Jahangir (1605-1627)
6. Shah Jahan (1628-1658)
7. Aurangzeb (1658-1707)
8. The Mughal Administration6
9. The Mughal Army
10. Mansabdari System
11. System of Land Revenue
12. Akbar -the Greatest Mughal
13. Rajput Policy
14. Religious Policy
15. Cultural Contributions
2. Humayun (1530-1540 and 1555-1556)
3. The Sur Sultanate (1540-1555)
4. Akbar (1556-1605)
5. Jahangir (1605-1627)
6. Shah Jahan (1628-1658)
7. Aurangzeb (1658-1707)
8. The Mughal Administration6
9. The Mughal Army
10. Mansabdari System
11. System of Land Revenue
12. Akbar -the Greatest Mughal
13. Rajput Policy
14. Religious Policy
15. Cultural Contributions
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| Sher Mandal in Purana Quila Delhi |
Assignments
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. How did the Mughal Empire get its name?
2. How did Akbar win over Rajput chiefs?
3. Name one Rajput ruler who resisted Akbar.
4. How did Jahangir have Guru Arjan Dev executed?
5. What caused revolts during Aurangzeb’s reign? Name a few communities that revolted.
6. What were the duties of a muqaddam and a patwari?
7. What were watan jagirs?
8. What is the meaning of suyurghal? Who usually received these?
9. What was Din Ilahi?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. How did Humayun lose his throne? When did he recover it?
2. Write briefly how Sher Shah tried to improve the economy of his empire?
3. How did Akbar’s conquest of Gujarat and Bengal benefit the Mughal Empire?
4. What was the extent of Akbar’s empire at its peak?
5. Why was the loss of Quandahar a setback for the Mughal Empire?
6. How was land revenue collected from different categories of Land?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words
1. Describe the main features of central and provincial administration under the Mughals.
2. Write briefly about Akbar’s mansabdari system.
3. What were the main features of Akbar’s land revenue system? Who devised this system?
2. Write briefly about Akbar’s mansabdari system.
3. What were the main features of Akbar’s land revenue system? Who devised this system?
R/13
Date: 21/09/2021
GEOGRAPHY
CONTINUATION
Ch.4: How Surface Landforms Change
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| Action of Waves |
Introduction to the chapter:
The landforms that we see today have been modified gradually but continuously by external forces such as heat and cold, running water, moving ice, wind, waves, and even plants and animals. Mountain ranges like the Aravallis of India, the Appalachians of North America and the Urals of Russia were once probably as high as the Himalayas or the Alps. They have been reduced to their present relatively low heights by the action of external forces over millions of years.
1. What is weathering?
The combined action of all processes that involve only the breaking down of rocks is known as weathering.
2. What is erosion?
The combined action of transportation and breaking down of rocks is known as erosion.
Topics: Action of Waves, Soil Formation, Conservation of Soil.
Explained:
1. Action of Waves
2. Soil Formation
3. Conservation of Soil.
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS
Main Teaching
Oral explanation with some written work
Students Take Away
1. Action of Waves
2. Soil Formation
3. Conservation of Soil
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| Soil Conservation Measures for cropland |
Assignments
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Define erosion.
2. What are the chief functions of a river in its middle course?
3. What is a flood plain?
4. Name two types of landforms formed by the action of winds.
5. What is marine erosion?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What is weathering? How does it differ from erosion?
2. What is the chief function of a river in its upper course? Name some distinctive features formed at this stage.
3. Why are the valleys formed by glaciers U -shaped?
4. What is moraine?
5. What is loess?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What are the factors that influence the rates of weathering and erosion?
2. Describe the formation of a delta.
3. Give reasons why the action of wind is more prominent in dry regions.
4. Why is soil conservation necessary? Mention a few ways to protect soil from erosion.
R/12
Date: 14/09/2021, 16/09/2021
GEOGRAPHY
Ch.4: How Surface Landforms Change
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| River Course |
Introduction to the chapter
The landforms that we see today have been modified gradually but continuously by external forces such as heat and cold, running water, moving ice, wind, waves, and even plants and animals. Mountain ranges like the Aravallis of India, the Appalachians of North America and the Urals of Russia were once probably as high as the Himalayas or the Alps. They have been reduced to their present relatively low heights by the action of external forces over millions of years.
1. What is weathering?
The combined action of all processes that involve only the breaking down of rocks is known as weathering.
The combined action of all processes that involve only the breaking down of rocks is known as weathering.
2. What is erosion?
The combined action of transportation and breaking down of rocks is known as erosion.
Topics: Weathering and Erosion, Action of Running Water, Upper Course, Middle Course, Lower Course, Action of Moving Ice, Action of Wind, Action of Waves, Soil Formation, Conservation of Soil.
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| Gorge |
Explained:
1. Weathering and Erosion
2. Action of Running Water
3. Upper Course of the River
4. Middle Course of the River
5. Lower Course of the River
6. Action of Moving Ice
7. Action of Wind
8. Action of Waves
9. Soil Formation
10. Conservation of Soil.
2. Action of Running Water
3. Upper Course of the River
4. Middle Course of the River
5. Lower Course of the River
6. Action of Moving Ice
7. Action of Wind
8. Action of Waves
9. Soil Formation
10. Conservation of Soil.
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Marine Erosion
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NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS
Main Teaching
Oral explanation with some written work
Students Take Away
1. Weathering and Erosion
2. Action of Running Water
3. Upper Course of the River
4. Middle Course of the River
5. Lower Course of the River
6. Action of Moving Ice
7. Action of Wind
8. Action of Waves
9. Soil Formation
10. Conservation of Soil
2. Action of Running Water
3. Upper Course of the River
4. Middle Course of the River
5. Lower Course of the River
6. Action of Moving Ice
7. Action of Wind
8. Action of Waves
9. Soil Formation
10. Conservation of Soil
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| Crescent shaped sand-dunes |
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| Wind Erosion- Mushroom rock |
Assignments
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Define erosion.
2. What are the chief functions of a river in its middle course?
3. What is a flood plain?
4. Name two types of landforms formed by the action of winds.
5. What is marine erosion?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What is weathering? How does it differ from erosion?
2. What is the chief function of a river in its upper course? Name some distinctive features formed at this stage.
3. Why are the valleys formed by glaciers U -shaped?
4. What is moraine?
5. What is loess?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What are the factors that influence the rates of weathering and erosion?
2. Describe the formation of a delta.
3. Give reasons why the action of wind is more prominent in dry regions.
4. Why is soil conservation necessary? Mention a few ways to protect soil from erosion.
R/11
Date: 07/09/2021, 09/09/2021
CIVICS
Ch.3: State Government: The Executive
Topics: Introduction, Governor – Appointment and Term of Office, Powers of the Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Chief Minister and Powers, Council of Ministers, Civil Service, Administration of Union Territories.
Explained:
1. State Government: The Executive
2. Governor – Appointment and Term of Office
3. Powers of the Governor
4. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
5. Chief Minister and Powers
6. Council of Ministers
7. Civil Service
8. Administration of Union Territories
2. Governor – Appointment and Term of Office
3. Powers of the Governor
4. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
5. Chief Minister and Powers
6. Council of Ministers
7. Civil Service
8. Administration of Union Territories
NOW WATCH THE VIDEO
Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work
Students Take Away:
1. State Government: The Executive
2. Governor – Appointment and Term of Office
3. Powers of the Governor
4. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
5. Chief Minister and Powers
6. Council of Ministers
7. Civil Service
8. Administration of Union Territories
1. State Government: The Executive
2. Governor – Appointment and Term of Office
3. Powers of the Governor
4. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
5. Chief Minister and Powers
6. Council of Ministers
7. Civil Service
8. Administration of Union Territories
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| State Legislative Assembly |
Assignments
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Who is the official head of the state executive? Who is the real head?
2. What shows that the governor is a representative of the union government?
3. Who does the day -to -day administrative work in the departments of the state government?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. Write briefly about the governor’s powers.
2. How is the Chief Minister of a state chosen and appointed?
3. Who administers a Union territory?
Exercise: D: Answer the following question in not more than 100 words
1. What are the main functions of the Chief Minister?
R/10
Date: 31/08/2021, 02/09/2021
HISTORY
Ch3: The Delhi Sultanate
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| Kingdom of Iltutmish |
Topics: Muhammad Ghori's Invasions, Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, Delhi -the capital, Source of Information, Slave or Mamluk Dynasty (1206-1290), Qutb -ud-din Aibak (1206-1210), Iltutmish(1211-1236), Raziyya(1236-1240), Ghiyas -ud-din Balban (1266-1287), Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320), Ala -ud-din Khalji (1296-1316), Tughluq Dynasty (1320-1412), Muhammad- bin-Tughluq (1325-1351), Firoz Tughluq (1351-1388), Rise of New Kingdoms, Timur’s Invasion, Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526), Administration of the Sultanate, Security of the Throne, Revenue, Iqtas, Mongol Policy, Ala ud din Khalji’s policies, Army Administration, Muhammad bin Tughluq’s policies, Economic Measures.
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| Tomb of Iltutmish |
Explained:
1. Muhammad Ghori's Invasions
2. Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
3. Delhi -the capital
4. Source of Information
5. Slave or Mamluk Dynasty (1206-1290)
6. Qutb -ud-din Aibak (1206-1210)
7. Iltutmish(1211-1236)
8. Raziyya(1236-1240)
9. Ghiyas -ud-din Balban (1266-1287)
10. Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320)
11. Ala -ud-din Khalji (1296-1316)
12. Tughluq Dynasty (1320-1412)
13. Muhammad- bin-Tughluq (1325-1351)
14. Firoz Tughluq (1351-1388)
15. Rise of New Kingdoms
16. Timur’s Invasion
17. Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526)
18. Administration of the Sultanate
19. Security of the Throne
20. Revenue and Iqtas
21. Mongol Policy
22. Ala ud din Khalji’s policies
23. Army Administration
24. Muhammad bin Tughluq’s policies
25. Economic Measures
2. Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
3. Delhi -the capital
4. Source of Information
5. Slave or Mamluk Dynasty (1206-1290)
6. Qutb -ud-din Aibak (1206-1210)
7. Iltutmish(1211-1236)
8. Raziyya(1236-1240)
9. Ghiyas -ud-din Balban (1266-1287)
10. Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320)
11. Ala -ud-din Khalji (1296-1316)
12. Tughluq Dynasty (1320-1412)
13. Muhammad- bin-Tughluq (1325-1351)
14. Firoz Tughluq (1351-1388)
15. Rise of New Kingdoms
16. Timur’s Invasion
17. Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526)
18. Administration of the Sultanate
19. Security of the Throne
20. Revenue and Iqtas
21. Mongol Policy
22. Ala ud din Khalji’s policies
23. Army Administration
24. Muhammad bin Tughluq’s policies
25. Economic Measures
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS.
Main Teaching
Oral explanation with some written work
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| Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughluq |
Students Take Away:
1. Muhammad Ghori's Invasions
2. Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
3. Delhi -the capital
4. Source of Information
5. Slave or Mamluk Dynasty (1206-1290)
6. Qutb -ud-din Aibak (1206-1210)
7. Iltutmish(1211-1236)
8. Raziyya(1236-1240)
9. Ghiyas -ud-din Balban (1266-1287)
10. Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320)
11. Ala -ud-din Khalji (1296-1316)
12. Tughluq Dynasty (1320-1412)
13. Muhammad- bin-Tughluq (1325-1351)
14. Firoz Tughluq (1351-1388)
15. Rise of New Kingdoms
16. Timur’s Invasion
17. Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526)
18. Administration of the Sultanate
19. Security of the Throne
20. Revenue and Iqtas
21. Mongol Policy
22. Ala ud din Khalji’s policies
23. Army Administration
24. Muhammad bin Tughluq’s policies
25. Economic Measures
2. Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate
3. Delhi -the capital
4. Source of Information
5. Slave or Mamluk Dynasty (1206-1290)
6. Qutb -ud-din Aibak (1206-1210)
7. Iltutmish(1211-1236)
8. Raziyya(1236-1240)
9. Ghiyas -ud-din Balban (1266-1287)
10. Khalji Dynasty (1290-1320)
11. Ala -ud-din Khalji (1296-1316)
12. Tughluq Dynasty (1320-1412)
13. Muhammad- bin-Tughluq (1325-1351)
14. Firoz Tughluq (1351-1388)
15. Rise of New Kingdoms
16. Timur’s Invasion
17. Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526)
18. Administration of the Sultanate
19. Security of the Throne
20. Revenue and Iqtas
21. Mongol Policy
22. Ala ud din Khalji’s policies
23. Army Administration
24. Muhammad bin Tughluq’s policies
25. Economic Measures
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| Remains of Tughluqabad Fort |
Assignments
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Name the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate.
2. Name Zia -ud -din Barani’s historical work. What is its importance?
3. What is the meaning of masjid?
4. Mention one advantage that Ala ud din Khalji got by conquering Gujarat.
5. Mention three problems faced by the Sultans of Delhi.
6. What was chihalgani?
7. Who were the barids? What was their job?
8. Why did Muhammad bin Tughluq shift his capital to Devagiri?
9. Why did Muhammad bin Tughluq plan a military campaign in Central Asia?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. What were the main drawbacks of the tarikhs written during the Sultanate period?
2. What was Minhaj us Siraj’s attitude towards Raziyya?
3. How did Balban assert his authority over the nobles?
4. How did Iltutmish save India from a Mongol invasion?
5. What steps did Ala ud din Khalji take to strengthen his army?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 120 words
1. Describe the Iqta system introduced by Iltutmish?
2. Discuss the economic measures adopted by Ala ud din Khalji as part of his Mongol policy.
3. What economic measures did Muhammad bin Tughluq adopt? Why did these fall?
1. Name the five dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate.
2. Name Zia -ud -din Barani’s historical work. What is its importance?
3. What is the meaning of masjid?
4. Mention one advantage that Ala ud din Khalji got by conquering Gujarat.
5. Mention three problems faced by the Sultans of Delhi.
6. What was chihalgani?
7. Who were the barids? What was their job?
8. Why did Muhammad bin Tughluq shift his capital to Devagiri?
9. Why did Muhammad bin Tughluq plan a military campaign in Central Asia?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. What were the main drawbacks of the tarikhs written during the Sultanate period?
2. What was Minhaj us Siraj’s attitude towards Raziyya?
3. How did Balban assert his authority over the nobles?
4. How did Iltutmish save India from a Mongol invasion?
5. What steps did Ala ud din Khalji take to strengthen his army?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 120 words
1. Describe the Iqta system introduced by Iltutmish?
2. Discuss the economic measures adopted by Ala ud din Khalji as part of his Mongol policy.
3. What economic measures did Muhammad bin Tughluq adopt? Why did these fall?
R/9
Date: 24/08/2021, 26/08/2021
GEOGRAPHY
Ch.3: Water
CONTINUATION
Topic: Measurement of Precipitation, Types of Rainfall, Major Water Bodies, Fresh Water and Saline Water, Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides, How tides are useful, Ocean currents, Climate and Ocean Currents, Other effects of ocean currents.
Explained:
1. Measurement of Precipitation
2. Types of Rainfall
3. Major Water Bodies
4. Fresh Water and Saline Water
5. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
6. How tides are useful
7. Ocean currents
8. Climate and Ocean Currents
9. Other effects of ocean currents.
2. Types of Rainfall
3. Major Water Bodies
4. Fresh Water and Saline Water
5. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
6. How tides are useful
7. Ocean currents
8. Climate and Ocean Currents
9. Other effects of ocean currents.
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| Water Cycle |
NOW WATCH THE VIDEO
Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work
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| Frontal Rainfall |
Students Take Away:
1. Measurement of Precipitation
2. Types of Rainfall
3. Major Water Bodies
4. Fresh Water and Saline Water
5. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
6. How tides are useful
7. Ocean currents
8. Climate and Ocean Currents
9. Other effects of ocean currents.
2. Types of Rainfall
3. Major Water Bodies
4. Fresh Water and Saline Water
5. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
6. How tides are useful
7. Ocean currents
8. Climate and Ocean Currents
9. Other effects of ocean currents.
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| Evaporation |
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Define humidity.
2. What is air to be saturated?
3. What is meant by water cycle?
4. What are the three main types of rainfall?
5. In which general directions do ocean currents move in the Northern and Southern hemisphere?
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Define humidity.
2. What is air to be saturated?
3. What is meant by water cycle?
4. What are the three main types of rainfall?
5. In which general directions do ocean currents move in the Northern and Southern hemisphere?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. How does humidity vary from place to place and from time to time?
2. Why is frontal rainfall common in the subpolar low pressure belts?
3. What do you understand by saline water and fresh water?
4. What are tides and why do they occur?
5. Why does the harbour of London not freeze during winter?
1. How does humidity vary from place to place and from time to time?
2. Why is frontal rainfall common in the subpolar low pressure belts?
3. What do you understand by saline water and fresh water?
4. What are tides and why do they occur?
5. Why does the harbour of London not freeze during winter?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What is condensation? How are clouds formed?
2. Define precipitation. Explain how it occurs.
3. What is a Tsunami? What caused killer tsunamis in the Indian Ocean in December 2004? Which regions were the worst affected? Why did so many people die?
4. How do ocean currents modify the climate of coastal regions? Give one example.
1. What is condensation? How are clouds formed?
2. Define precipitation. Explain how it occurs.
3. What is a Tsunami? What caused killer tsunamis in the Indian Ocean in December 2004? Which regions were the worst affected? Why did so many people die?
4. How do ocean currents modify the climate of coastal regions? Give one example.
Project
Prepare a report on the destruction of life and property caused by the Tsunami that affected India in 2004.
Prepare a report on the destruction of life and property caused by the Tsunami that affected India in 2004.
R/8
Date: 10/08/2021, 24/08/2021, 26/08/2021
GEOGRAPHY
Ch.3: Water
Topic: Introduction, Evaporation, Humidity, Condensation, Precipitation, Water Cycle, Measurement of Precipitation, Types of Rainfall, Major Water Bodies, Fresh Water and Saline Water, Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides, How tides are useful, Ocean currents, Climate and Ocean Currents, Other effects of ocean currents.
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| Evaporation |
Explained:
1. Evaporation
2. Humidity
3. Condensation
4. Precipitation
5. Water Cycle
6. Measurement of Precipitation
7. Types of Rainfall
8. Major Water Bodies
9. Fresh Water and Saline Water
10. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
11. How tides are useful
12. Ocean currents
13. Climate and Ocean Currents
14. Other effects of ocean currents.
2. Humidity
3. Condensation
4. Precipitation
5. Water Cycle
6. Measurement of Precipitation
7. Types of Rainfall
8. Major Water Bodies
9. Fresh Water and Saline Water
10. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
11. How tides are useful
12. Ocean currents
13. Climate and Ocean Currents
14. Other effects of ocean currents.
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| Water Cycle |
NOW WATCH THE VIDEO
Main Teaching:
Oral explanation with some written work
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| Frontal Rainfall |
Students Take Away:
1. Evaporation
2. Humidity
3. Condensation
4. Precipitation
5. Water Cycle,
6. Measurement of Precipitation
7. Types of Rainfall
8. Major Water Bodies
9. Fresh Water and Saline Water
10. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
11. How tides are useful
12. Ocean currents
13. Climate and Ocean Currents
14. Other effects of ocean currents.
2. Humidity
3. Condensation
4. Precipitation
5. Water Cycle,
6. Measurement of Precipitation
7. Types of Rainfall
8. Major Water Bodies
9. Fresh Water and Saline Water
10. Motions of Ocean Waters- Waves and Tides
11. How tides are useful
12. Ocean currents
13. Climate and Ocean Currents
14. Other effects of ocean currents.
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| Ocean Currents |
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Define humidity.
2. What is air to be saturated?
3. What is meant by water cycle?
4. What are the three main types of rainfall?
5. In which general directions do ocean currents move in the Northern and Southern hemisphere?
2. What is air to be saturated?
3. What is meant by water cycle?
4. What are the three main types of rainfall?
5. In which general directions do ocean currents move in the Northern and Southern hemisphere?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words
1. How does humidity vary from place to place and from time to time?
2. Why is frontal rainfall common in the subpolar low pressure belts?
3. What do you understand by saline water and fresh water?
4. What are tides and why do they occur?
5. Why does the harbour of London not freeze during winter?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words
1. What is condensation? How are clouds formed?
2. Define precipitation. Explain how it occurs.
3. What is a Tsunami? What caused killer tsunamis in the Indian Ocean in December 2004? Which regions were the worst affected? Why did so many people die?
4. How do ocean currents modify the climate of coastal regions? Give one example.
Project:
Prepare a report on the destruction of life and property caused by the Tsunami that affected India in 2004.
R/7
Date: 03/08/2021, 05/08/2021
CIVICS
Ch.2: State Government: The Legislature
Topic: Introduction, State legislatures. Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad, Functions of the State Legislature
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| Parliament of India |
Explained:
1. State legislatures
2. Vidhan Sabha
3. Vidhan Parishad
4. Functions of the State Legislature
3. Vidhan Parishad
4. Functions of the State Legislature
NOW WATCH THE VIDEO.
Main Teaching
Oral explanation with some written work
Students Take Away:
1. State legislatures
2. Vidhan Sabha
3. Vidhan Parishad
4. Functions of the State Legislature
2. Vidhan Sabha
3. Vidhan Parishad
4. Functions of the State Legislature
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| Working of Assembly |
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What does a bicameral state legislature in India consist of?
2. What are the members of the Vidhan Sabha called? How are they elected?
3. Who presides over the Vidhan Sabha? Who presides on his absence?
4. Which house of the state legislature can pass a vote of no confidence against the ministers of the state executive?
2. What are the members of the Vidhan Sabha called? How are they elected?
3. Who presides over the Vidhan Sabha? Who presides on his absence?
4. Which house of the state legislature can pass a vote of no confidence against the ministers of the state executive?
Exercise: C. Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What is the normal term of office of the Vidhan Sabha? How can it be extended?
2. Mention some of the subjects on which the state legislature can make laws. Why do different states need to have different laws on these subjects?
3. What are the functions of the presiding officer of a legislative assembly?
2. Mention some of the subjects on which the state legislature can make laws. Why do different states need to have different laws on these subjects?
3. What are the functions of the presiding officer of a legislative assembly?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. How are the MLCs of a state elected?
2. Explain in brief how a bill introduced in the state legislature becomes a law.
Activity:
1. Prepare a list of how many MLAs and MLCs of each State and union territories of India with Chief Ministers and Governor names.
R/6
Date: 22/07/2021, 27/07/2021, 29/07/2021
HISTORY
Ch. 2: The Kings and Kingdoms of the Early Medieval Period
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| Different dynasties ruled over the different parts of India |
Topic: Introduction, North India-Rajput Kingdoms, Peninsular India – Kingdoms, The Medieval Kingdoms – The King’s Position and Sources of income, Land Grants and Feudatories, The Cholas of Thanjavur-Rise and Expansion, Chola Administration, Role of Temples and Condition of the common people.
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| Copper plate recording a land grant |
Explained
1. Introduction to kings and kingdoms
2. North India-Rajput Kingdoms
3. Peninsular India – Kingdoms
4. The Medieval Kingdoms – The King’s Position and Sources of income
5. Land Grants and Feudatories
6. The Cholas of Thanjavur-Rise and Expansion
7. Chola Administration
8. Role of Temples and Condition of the common people.
2. North India-Rajput Kingdoms
3. Peninsular India – Kingdoms
4. The Medieval Kingdoms – The King’s Position and Sources of income
5. Land Grants and Feudatories
6. The Cholas of Thanjavur-Rise and Expansion
7. Chola Administration
8. Role of Temples and Condition of the common people.
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| Rock cut Kailash Temple built by the Rashtrakutas Now let's watch the video to help us understand the lesson better. Video1 |
Main Teaching:
Oral Explanation with some written work
Students Take Away:
1. Introduction to kings and kingdoms
2. North India-Rajput Kingdoms
3. Peninsular India – Kingdoms
4. The Medieval Kingdoms – The King’s Position and Sources of income
5. Land Grants and Feudatories
6. The Cholas of Thanjavur-Rise and Expansion
7. Chola Administration
8. Role of Temples and Condition of the common people.
2. North India-Rajput Kingdoms
3. Peninsular India – Kingdoms
4. The Medieval Kingdoms – The King’s Position and Sources of income
5. Land Grants and Feudatories
6. The Cholas of Thanjavur-Rise and Expansion
7. Chola Administration
8. Role of Temples and Condition of the common people.
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| Building at Gangaikondacholapuram |
ASSIGNMENTS:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What led to the decline of the Gurjara – Pratiharas?
2. Name four Rajput clans that established kingdoms on the ruins of the Pratiharas.
3. Name three important dynasties of peninsular India in the early medieval period.
4. Why did court scholars compose prashastis of their rulers
5. What are the achievements of Rajendra Chola's army in North India?
6. How did the victory of Rajendra Chola’s navy in South -East Asia affect Chola overseas trade?
7. Give an example of an inscription that tells us about local government under the Cholas.
8. What is the difference between the terms Brahmadeya and Devadana?
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What led to the decline of the Gurjara – Pratiharas?
2. Name four Rajput clans that established kingdoms on the ruins of the Pratiharas.
3. Name three important dynasties of peninsular India in the early medieval period.
4. Why did court scholars compose prashastis of their rulers
5. What are the achievements of Rajendra Chola's army in North India?
6. How did the victory of Rajendra Chola’s navy in South -East Asia affect Chola overseas trade?
7. Give an example of an inscription that tells us about local government under the Cholas.
8. What is the difference between the terms Brahmadeya and Devadana?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Name the dynasties that fought for control over Kanauj in the early medieval period. Why did they want to control Kanauj?
2. Why was it necessary for some medieval rulers to proclaim their Kshatriya caste status? Name one ritual performed for this purpose and one ruler who performed it.
3. Mention some of the lofty titles taken by samantas. When could a samanta take such a title?
4. How did temples become storehouse of wealth?
5. Define the term ur, sabha and nagaram.
6. How did land grants improve agriculture?
7. What was the condition of the lowest castes under the Cholas?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Who were samantas? What was their role in the weakening of central authority? Explain with an example.
2. Briefly describe the process of election to a sabha under the Cholas.
3. The Chola temples were not merely places of worship. Justify this statement.
1. Who were samantas? What was their role in the weakening of central authority? Explain with an example.
2. Briefly describe the process of election to a sabha under the Cholas.
3. The Chola temples were not merely places of worship. Justify this statement.
R/5
Date: 15/07/2021, 20/07/2021
GEOGRAPHY
Ch. 2: Atmosphere
CONTINUATION
Topic: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds, Permanent Pressure Belts, Winds and Permanent Winds, Local Winds, Cyclonic Winds
Explained:
1. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds.
2. Permanent Pressure Belts.
3. Winds and Permanent Winds.
4. Local Winds- land and sea breezes
5. The monsoon and cyclonic winds
2. Permanent Pressure Belts.
3. Winds and Permanent Winds.
4. Local Winds- land and sea breezes
5. The monsoon and cyclonic winds
Now let's watch the video to help us understand the lesson better.
Main Teaching:
Oral and Explanation with some written work
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| Cyclone Winds |
Students Take Away:
1. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds.
2. Permanent Pressure Belts.
3. Winds and Permanent Winds.
4. Local Winds- land and sea breezes
5. The monsoon and cyclonic winds
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What is the Atmosphere?
2. What are the two main constituents of the earth’s atmosphere?
3. What is meant by air pollution?
4. Define atmospheric pressure?
5. Name the instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.
6. How does temperature affect pressure?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What do you understand by weather and climate?
2. What is meant by range of temperature?
3. Explain the greenhouse effect?
4. What is wind and how is it caused?
5. What are planetary winds? Name the three types of planetary winds.
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. How does the atmosphere receive nitrogen oxygen and carbon dioxide?
2. Describe the layers of the atmosphere nearest to the earth’s surface.
3. How does temperature vary from place to place?
4. State the locations of the important pressure belts of the world.
5. Write briefly about the Super Cyclone.
Project:
1. Cyclone Phailin had devastated the eastern part of India in October 2013. Write a report on the effect of the cyclone on crops, animals and people and the measures taken by the government to rehabilitate those affected.
R/4
Date: 01/07/2021, 06/07/2021, 08/07/2021, 13/07/2021
GEOGRAPHY
Ch. 2: Atmosphere
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| Layers of Atmosphere |
Topic: Introduction, Composition of Atmosphere, Air Pollution, Layers of the
Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Air Temperature, Variations in Temperature, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming Atmospheric Pressure and Winds, Permanent Pressure Belts, Winds and Permanent Winds, Local Winds.
Explained:
1. What is Atmosphere?
2. Composition of Atmosphere.
3. Air Pollution.
4. Layers of the Atmosphere.
5. Weather and Climate.
6. Air Temperature.
7. Variations in Temperature.
8. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
9. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds.
10. Permanent Pressure Belts.
11. Winds and Permanent Winds.
12. Local Winds- land and sea breezes, the monsoon and cyclonic winds
2. Composition of Atmosphere.
3. Air Pollution.
4. Layers of the Atmosphere.
5. Weather and Climate.
6. Air Temperature.
7. Variations in Temperature.
8. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
9. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds.
10. Permanent Pressure Belts.
11. Winds and Permanent Winds.
12. Local Winds- land and sea breezes, the monsoon and cyclonic winds
NOW WATCH THE VIDEO:
Main Teaching:
Oral and Explanation with some written work
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| Mercury Barometer |
1. What is Atmosphere?
2. Composition of Atmosphere
3. Air Pollution
4. Layers of the Atmosphere
5. Weather and Climate
6. Air Temperature
7. Variations in Temperature
8. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
9. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds
10. Permanent Pressure Belts
11. Winds and Permanent Winds
12. Local Winds- land and sea breezes, the monsoon and cyclonic winds
2. Composition of Atmosphere
3. Air Pollution
4. Layers of the Atmosphere
5. Weather and Climate
6. Air Temperature
7. Variations in Temperature
8. Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
9. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds
10. Permanent Pressure Belts
11. Winds and Permanent Winds
12. Local Winds- land and sea breezes, the monsoon and cyclonic winds
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What is the Atmosphere?
2. What are the two main constituents of the earth’s atmosphere?
3. What is meant by air pollution?
4. Define atmospheric pressure?
5. Name the instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.
6. How does temperature affect pressure?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What do you understand by weather and climate?
2. What is meant by range of temperature?
3. Explain the greenhouse effect?
4. What is wind and how is it caused?
5. What are planetary winds? Name the three types of planetary winds.
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. How does the atmosphere receive nitrogen oxygen and carbon dioxide?
2. Describe the layers of the atmosphere nearest to the earth’s surface.
3. How does temperature vary from place to place?
4. State the locations of the important pressure belts of the world.
5. Write briefly about the Super Cyclone.
Project:
1. Cyclone Phailin had devastated the eastern part of India in October 2013. Write a report on the effect of the cyclone on crops, animals and people and the measures taken by the government to rehabilitate those affected.
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R/3
Date: 15/06/2021, 17/06/2021
CIVICS
Ch.1: Democracy and Equality
Topic: Introduction, Meaning of democracy, System that represents Democracy, Other forms of democracy, Equality in Democracy, Equality and Indian Democracy, Provisions of Equality in India, Promotion of Equality in India, Equality in other Democratic Countries.
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| Voters lining up to vote |
Explained:
1. Meaning of democracy
2. System that represents Democracy
3. Other forms of democracy
4. Equality in Democracy
5. Equality and Indian Democracy
6. Provisions of Equality in India
7. Promotion of Equality in India
8. Equality in other Democratic Countries
NOW WATCH THE VIDEO:
Main Teaching:
Oral and Explanation with some written work..
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| Mid-day meals at a school |
Students Take Away:
1. Meaning of democracy
2. System that represents Democracy
3. Other forms of democracy
4. Equality in Democracy
5. Equality and Indian Democracy
6. Provisions of Equality in India
7. Promotion of Equality in India
8. Equality in other Democratic Countries
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. What is the form of government in our country?
2. What is a political party?
3. What is a monarchy?
4. What is India’s stand on untouchability?
5. Who wrote the book Jhootan: A Dalit’s Life?
6. What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbid?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. What do you understand by ruling party and opposition?
2. What is dictatorship?
3. Name a scheme that the Indian government runs to promote social equality. How does it help reduce caste discrimination?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What are the key elements of democracy?
2. Explain the significance of the Indian citizens’ right to equality.
Prepare a Report:
1. Write a report on a recent struggle for democracy that took place in one of India’s neighbouring countries.
R/2
01 / 06 / 2021, 03 / 06 / 2021, 08 / 06 / 2021, 10 / 06 / 2021
HISTORY
Ch.1: Medieval Period
Topics: Introduction, Major Political Development, Importance of Geographical Knowledge, Cartography and Medieval India, Place Names, Keeping Records, Growth of New Languages, Historian’s Problems, New Social and Political Group, Old and New Religions.
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| A world map drawn by a Moroccan cartographer Al-Idris |
Explained:
1. Major Political Development
2. Importance of Geographical Knowledge
3. Cartography and Medieval India
4. Place Names and Keeping Records
5. Growth of New Languages
6. Historian’s Problems
7. New Social and Political Group
8. Old and New Religions
3. Cartography and Medieval India
4. Place Names and Keeping Records
5. Growth of New Languages
6. Historian’s Problems
7. New Social and Political Group
8. Old and New Religions
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| Names used in medieval India |
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS.
Main Teaching:
Oral Explanation with some written work.
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| Weapons and armour used in medieval period |
1. Major Political Development
2. Importance of Geographical Knowledge
3. Cartography and Medieval India
4. Place Names and Keeping Records
5. Growth of New Languages
6. Historian’s Problems
7. New Social and Political Group
8. Old and New Religions
2. Importance of Geographical Knowledge
3. Cartography and Medieval India
4. Place Names and Keeping Records
5. Growth of New Languages
6. Historian’s Problems
7. New Social and Political Group
8. Old and New Religions
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| Lingaraj Temple, Odisha, one of India's medieval temples. |
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. Which period of Indian history is called the medieval period?
2. How did the Muslims invasions of the later medieval period affect Indian culture?
3. Name some European countries that began direct overseas trade with India in the medieval period.
4. How did the science of cartography come to India?
5. Name five regional languages that came into wide use in medieval India.
6. How were forest dwellers absorbed into Indian caste system?
7. How did the absorption of tribal group into Hindi society affect Hindu religious worship?
8. What is meant by bhakti?
9. Who brought Islam to India?
2. How did the Muslims invasions of the later medieval period affect Indian culture?
3. Name some European countries that began direct overseas trade with India in the medieval period.
4. How did the science of cartography come to India?
5. Name five regional languages that came into wide use in medieval India.
6. How were forest dwellers absorbed into Indian caste system?
7. How did the absorption of tribal group into Hindi society affect Hindu religious worship?
8. What is meant by bhakti?
9. Who brought Islam to India?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. Why did the Indian kingdoms of the early medieval period rise and fall frequently?
2. Why was the need for keeping records strongly felt during the medieval period?
3. Write briefly on the jatis that emerged in medieval period?
4. What is Islam? When and where did it arise? What is it based on?
5. What is Sufism?
1. Why did the Indian kingdoms of the early medieval period rise and fall frequently?
2. Why was the need for keeping records strongly felt during the medieval period?
3. Write briefly on the jatis that emerged in medieval period?
4. What is Islam? When and where did it arise? What is it based on?
5. What is Sufism?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. What problems does a historian face while studying medieval literary sources?
2. Give one example to show how the usages of terms and expressions changed over time?
3. Briefly discuss the religious developments that took place in India during the medieval period.
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05 / 05 / 2021
GEOGRAPHY
Ch 1: The Earth's Structure and Landforms
Topics: Environment, Changes in the Environment, Sphere of the earth, Structure of the earth, Rocks, Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Development of Landforms, Tectonic Processes, Earthquakes.
Explained:
1. Environment and its changes.
2. Changes in the Environment
3. Spheres of the earth
4. Structure of the earth (layers).
5. Rocks (Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic).
6. Development of Landforms (volcanoes, tectonic processes: Earthquakes)
Oral explanation online with some written work.
Ch 1: The Earth's Structure and Landforms
Topics: Environment, Changes in the Environment, Sphere of the earth, Structure of the earth, Rocks, Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Development of Landforms, Tectonic Processes, Earthquakes.
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| Biosphere- the sphere of life |
1. Environment and its changes.
2. Changes in the Environment
3. Spheres of the earth
4. Structure of the earth (layers).
5. Rocks (Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic).
6. Development of Landforms (volcanoes, tectonic processes: Earthquakes)
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| Layers of the earth |
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS.
Main Teaching: Oral explanation online with some written work.
Students Take Away:
1. Environment and its changes.
2. Changes in the Environment
3. Spheres of the earth
4. Structure of the earth (layers).
5. Rocks (Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic).
6. Development of Landforms (volcanoes, tectonic processes: Earthquakes)
Assignments:
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Define environment.
2. What are rocks made of? Name the three main types of rocks.
3. Define magma and lava.
4. What are fossils?
5. What are tectonic processes?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. How does the upper mantle differ from the lower mantle?
2. What is a volcanic cone?
3. What are plates? What causes them to move?
4. What are the effects of earthquakes on landforms?
5. Which region suffered the maximum damage due to the earthquake that hit Gujrat in 2001? Why?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Briefly describe the earth’s crust.
2. What are igneous rocks? How are they formed?
3. What are sedimentary rocks? Explain how they formed?
1. Environment and its changes.
2. Changes in the Environment
3. Spheres of the earth
4. Structure of the earth (layers).
5. Rocks (Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic).
6. Development of Landforms (volcanoes, tectonic processes: Earthquakes)
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| A Volcanic Cone |
Exercise: B: Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words
1. Define environment.
2. What are rocks made of? Name the three main types of rocks.
3. Define magma and lava.
4. What are fossils?
5. What are tectonic processes?
Exercise: C: Answer the following questions in not more than 40 words.
1. How does the upper mantle differ from the lower mantle?
2. What is a volcanic cone?
3. What are plates? What causes them to move?
4. What are the effects of earthquakes on landforms?
5. Which region suffered the maximum damage due to the earthquake that hit Gujrat in 2001? Why?
Exercise: D: Answer the following questions in not more than 100 words.
1. Briefly describe the earth’s crust.
2. What are igneous rocks? How are they formed?
3. What are sedimentary rocks? Explain how they formed?
