Jaunty January has been a month of happiness all around. It is the time when our children welcomed the new year with new promises and resolutions after the winter break. January has been another month of learning and revising the concepts with the maximum participation in different activities like Intra and inter-school competitions, which not only honed their skills but also gave them a platform to showcase their talents. The universal theme ‘ I am truthful ’ proved to be a big support for the young minds with the help of which the value of being truthful and honest could be inculcated well. The students happily narrated their personal experiences during the discussion time in the morning assembly sessions promising to be truthful and dedicated always. The dynamic Sun-citizens displayed their ardor and passion by celebrating Christmas on a virtual platform. The students commenced their morning assemblies everyday with beautiful thoughts and enriching words. They enjoyed reading the NIE and sharing numerous facts and regular updates about various important events like Republic day and other competitions. EnglishStudents understood the importance of Advertisements and after learning about the various elements of Advertisement writing they wrote an advertisement using the aspects learnt in their notebooks with the help of the topic given in the workbook. Unit 14 of Nelson English ‘Fire Beneath our Feet’ was read out loud and explained in the class. Students learnt about the volcanoes in detail and got to know of various new terms too. Based on the key points and notes they learnt how to write a summary. Summary writing was explained and discussed in the class. With the help of the workbook exercise, they wrote a summary of the chapter in their notebooks. Individual Project on Volcanoes was given to the children in which they choose to research, write benefits or amazing facts of a volcano. Adverbs and their types was discussed in the class. A video was used to explain the concept better. Children attempted questions given in the textbook. Spelling book Unit 11 was discussed, explained and done in the class. MathematicsThe young learners had a warm welcome post the Winter Break and were more than excited to share about their experiences during the holidays. They recapitulated the Place Value of Decimal Numbers and utilized their learning of the same to Compare & Order decimal numbers. Their understanding of the concept of Decimals got elevated to another level when they were introduced to Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers. Students worked on multiple questions and real-life situations involving the Addition/Subtraction of Decimal Numbers and shared their inputs on the same. Furthermore, the students were introduced to the concept of Area and Perimeter with the help of an activity where they covered one side of the cardboard completely with a coloured sheet and bordered the same with a coloured-tape/ribbon. The students discussed their experiences while doing the same and developed and understanding of Area and Perimeter and the difference between the two. They learnt to compute the Perimeter of regular and irregular closed figures and practiced certain questions in relation to the same. Reference Links- Introduction to Perimeter | #aumsum #kids #science #education #children - YouTube An Introduction to Area | Teaching Maths | EasyTeaching - YouTube Social Science“The only purpose of education is freedom and the only method is experience –Leo Tolstoy Ch. Famous Personalities Concept Initiation was done by asking the students to name different leaders and personalities known to them. Images of various personalities were also shown to them It was an interactive session where students identified, shared facts and named the personalities as Missile man, Melody queen, etc. To instill patriotic fervor in the students, the poem composed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee - Bharat Zameen ka tukda nahin was shared and then recited by all. Taking their learning further, a Project activity was conducted where students collaborated and presented their work on the personality that was assigned to them. They covered the early life, achievements, poem /quote/song composed by the personality and the inspiration drawn by them. It was overwhelming to see the students recite quotes by famous personalities, self-composed poems and songs in their group presentations. Rubrics were shared with them in advance. Keeping in sync with the Monthly theme ‘Universe and Space’, students enjoyed solving Planet riddles on live worksheets and attempted a live quiz on MS Forms on Solar System. Students were then acquainted with the life of an astronaut in space, how they eat, sleep, and move in a spaceship. They researched the indigenous satellites and famous astronauts of the world. The real-life connection was made with the help of images of weather forecasts and live events. Spin a yarn activity –‘If there were no satellites then..... Students spun the yarn by giving their responses to the given statement. Ch-Rights and Duties The next chapter –Our Rights and Duties was introduced with the Preamble. Students read the opening document of the constitution Preamble. New terms –Democracy, Socialism, Secular, Sovereign was explained to the students supporting them with real-life examples. Students were acquainted with the facts about how the constitution was framed, the role of constituent assembly and drafting committee. Students connected with the significance of Republic day when the constitution of our country came into force. Questions were asked from the students about who elects the Prime Minister, President. The role of election as a significant part of democracy was explained. Enhancing the student’s critical thinking skills has always been part of our regular lessons. Students were asked to answer- What would happen if there were no elections? Republic Day GK Quiz was also conducted where the students attempted an MCQ quiz on Quizziz and a PPT quiz with audio and visual clues. Interactive discussions, Powerpoint presentations, real-life connections, See think and wonder strategy, live worksheets, and visual snippets were the various methodologies used this month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRZYMimUET8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDstf8ockUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6qOg6P_wgs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h95EMzTulk ScienceAir Water and weather, Clothes we wear Learners were encouraged to recap the previous knowledge learnt in grade 3 and evaluate the formation of the day, night, seasons with respect to Earth’s rotation on its own axis and revolution around the Earth. Integrating English, the water cycle was understood by the children through an interesting tale- Drippy’s Story. Further, the learners explored the concept of sea breeze and land breeze and mentioned the states in India where they can experience it. With the help of a tea strainer, grains of lentils, sugar, the salt they enhanced their understanding about sedimentation, decantation, and filtration as the process of purifying water. Learners segregated the benefits of natural and synthetic fibers and brainstormed the ways of taking care of our clothes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIkRu9LL4sk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjC2BhLlQH0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTBwi_dzwyQ Hindiजनवरी माह में छात्रों को नानी से संबन्धित कहानी विडियो लिंक की सहायता से दिखाया गया जिससे उन्होने सीखा जिज्ञासु गुणों के विषय में सीखा | छात्रों को कविता -मुझको जरा बताओ नानी का कविता वाचन करवाया गया | कविता के कठिन शब्द अर्थ, वाक्य प्रयोग व पठित पदयांश करवाए गए | छात्रों को प्रश्न – उत्तर खुद लिखने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया | छात्रों को कविता का मुख्य पृष्ठ बनाने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया | छात्रों को अपनी दादी या नानी का साक्षात्कार करने का काम भी दिया गया जिसमें उन्हें दादी या नानी के जीवन की कोई सत्य घटना का वर्णन करना था जहां उन्होने सच का साथ दिया हो चाहे उसके लिए उन्हें कठिनाई का सामना ही करना पड़ा हो | यह सत्य घटना मासिक विषय मैं सत्यवादी हूँ के साथ संबन्धित थी | छात्रों से सतत विकास लक्ष्य -15 के अंतर्गत थलीय जीवों व वन्य जीवों के संरक्षण पर चर्चा की गई | छात्रों ने चर्चा में पूर्ण भागीदारी कि तथा अपने विचार भी प्रस्तुत किए | कविता की पुनरावृति मूल्यांकन के माध्यम से करवाई गई | छात्रों को मुहावरे से युक्त कहानी सुनाई गई | उसके पश्चात विडियो लिंक के माध्यम से विषय को ओर भी अच्छी तरह समझाया गया | कला विषय से एकीकृत करते हुए छात्रों को कहानी दिखाई गई जिसमे उन्हें कहानी के अंत को बदल कर लिखना था | छात्रों ने बहुत उत्साह के साथ कहानी के अंत को प्रस्तुत किया | जनवरी माह में मकर संक्रांति के पर्व पर छात्रों को संक्रांति के महत्व के विषय में बताते हुए जानकारी प्रदान की | छात्रों को संकट चौथ के विषय में भी बताया गया | छात्रों ने दोनों ही पर्वों के महत्व को समझा व अपने विचार भी प्रस्तुत किए | नानी का घर | गट्टू का Summer Vacation | गर्मी की छुट्टियाँ | Hindi Stories | Hindi Cartoon | कार्टून - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7BExD59Q7E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR2EYai6sQM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdEQ2_KxNIk Information & Computer Technology“Coding is the language of the future, and every student should learn it.” The students continued with Scratch Block coding and used several functions and conditions in their codes. They learned to work with two or more Sprites, setting the sprite positions, changing the Pen shades and to prepare ‘New’ backdrops of their stage to add on their imagination in their programming. During their learning, they also created a science project of Seed Germination in Scratch in which they added their voice/sound explaining it at every stage. Video Links – https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/all Visual ArtIn their Visual Art lessons, students learnt :
Art Technique: Free hand, paper craft, colour mixing, colouring, outlining Art tools: Pencil, sketch pen, crayons, oil pastels, scale, craft aper, tissue Learning Outcome: Development of observatory and motor skills, how the motor skills change when introduced to similar art forms like music. SDG: 15 - Life on Land Physical EducationIn their Physical Education classes, the students worked on:
Performing ArtIndian Musicजनवरी माह छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: शुद्ध स्वर अलंकार । राग, गीत - देशभक्ति गीत हिन्द देश के निवासी ,प्रादेशिक गीत 'मन लगो मेरो', प्रभु जी प्रार्थना । प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा, ऑडियो ट्रैक । गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक, प्रतियोगिता में प्रस्तुति के महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु । वीडियोलिंक: https://youtu.be/5mE9uJZQgCo https://youtu.be/CB2TCCowHpA https://youtu.be/WZRRY9awPPw Indian DanceIn their Indian Dance lessons, the students learnt: Bhangra-folk dance of Punjab: Bhangra is a traditional folk dance of the Indian subcontinent which originated in the Majha area of Punjab. Dance form: Bhangra https://youtu.be/JwSB9gbA2fw Students enjoyed learning Bhangra dance with full of energy and enthusiasm to commemorate the festival of Lohri. Western MusicIn their Western Music lessons, the students learnt:
Techniques: How to make different scales using major scale formula. Western DanceIn their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt:
Song: ‘Ae watan mere watan’ Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKx_B1VZ2kw Drama & TheatreForms of Acting: Role play Skill focus: Script Writing Application of their learning:
Life SkillsCommunication needs to be effective and clear. Effective communication is incomplete without the use of words, actions and expressions. This month students were introduced to verbal and nonverbal communication including barriers in communication. With the help of case studies, worksheets and other relevant videos, this concept was explained to the students. Republic Day"We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights. So carry on your agitation and organize your forces. Power and prestige will come to you through struggle”
- Shri B.R. Ambedkar Our school marked the 73rd Republic Day by conducting a special assembly across Grades Pre Nursery - IX with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. The assembly commenced with flag unfurling ceremony in our school grounds. Post that the rest of the assembly was conducted virtually and the reading of the Constitution, knowing the significance of the Preamble, apprising students about the contribution made by Sh. B.R. Ambedkar and facts about the Constitution of India were the high lights of the assembly The students of Grade V & VI enthralled the audience with their mellifluous patriotic songs. Students of Grade I took pride in the legacy of our freedom fighters, dressed up as them, and reverberated their message by chanting their famous slogans. Keeping the spirit of patriotism alive, our seniors in Grade VII expressed love for their motherland through self created short videos. The assembly concluded with the address of Principal, Ms. Guneet Ohri who emphasized on understanding and implementing the Preamble in its true sense. She urged the students to put their best foot forward and feel proud to be an Indian. They dispersed with the image of the fluttering tri-colour in their mind and heart. May we continue celebrating this day forever!
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