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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL AMBALA
HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK 2015-16
CLASS VI
ENGLISH
HINDI
MATHS
SCIENCE
 Write 5 comprehensions,5 notices,5 messages and 5 informal letters from BBC
 Make project onTOPIC
ROLL NO
Articles
1-5
Preposition
6-10
Noun
11-15
Adjectives
16-20
collage current events 21-25
3d chart on pronoun 26-30
Paragraph 31-36(Importance of games and sports, an adventurous trip, the happiest
day of my life ,value of education in students life)
 Learn the syllabus for Monday test
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Make a separate note book & do the following question :
 Chapter 1 – Pg-26 Summative Assessment Q1 – Q10
 Chapter 2 – Pg-44 Summative Assessment Q1 – Q11
 Chapter 1 – Pg-70 Summative Assessment Q1 – Q10
Project work – With the help of match stick or straws represent 10 Roman numbers in scrap
file.
 Project File work:-A. Worldwide Earthquake hazards
1. Which areas around the world are most vulnerable to earthquake and why?
2. What are the major problems dealing with earthquake in different areas?
Write the remedial effects for the same.
 Work on any one of the experiments to show in the class:
1. Lemon battery 2. Potato Battery 3. Vinegar Battery
 Make a questionnaire of 10 relevant MCQs (along with the answer key)each
from the following chapters:
1. Fiber to Fabric
2. Air around Us
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
Making of project on scrap file on the following topic: Methods to save water
FRENCH
1.Presentez –vous (10 lines) in notebook
2.Presntez votrefamille (8 lines) in notebook
3.Write Conjugation of any 10 verbs in notebook
Project Work: Make Chart on: Le Visage (roll no.1-15) and Les pays et les nationalites
(roll no.16-last no.)
PUNJABI
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL AMBALA
HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK 2015-16
CLASS VII
ENGLIS
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HINDI
Write 5 comprehensions,5 notices,5 messages,5 formal letters from BBC
Make project on – life history and any 3 poems of William Wordsworth
2 stories related to environment and natural disaster
2 articles (pros and cons of science in our life, Social networking sites – a boon or
curse)
Learn the syllabus for Monday test
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MATHS
SCIENCE
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Chapter 1 – Pg-22 Summative Assessment Q6 – Q10
Chapter 2 – Pg-68 Summative Assessment Q1 – Q3, Q6 - Q12
Project work - Using coloured strips of paper, show different fractions , their sum , their
difference, Give atleast 10 examples in all. (This all to be done in scrap file.)
 Solve the numericals as given in notebook.
 Make a questionnaire of 10 relevant MCQs (along with answer key) each from the
following chapters:
1. Fibre to Fabric
2. Soil
 Make a working model or demonstrate an experiment on any of the relevant topic of
your choice .
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
Making of project on scrap file on the following topic: Mughal Emperors
FRENCH
1.Pg.22 Q.11,12,&13 in notebook
2.write all the pronominaux verbs of pg.-26 in notebook
Project Work :Make chart on Les Saisons Pg- 26
PUNJABI
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL AMBALA
HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK 2015-16
CLASS VIII
ENGLISH
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HINDI
Write any creative story based on the theme ‘suspense and surprise’ in scrap file.
You are an environmentalist. You are much disturbed to see the factors that affect
environment. As an environmentalist suggest some ways in the form of article,
slogan, article and collage to save environment in grammar notebook.
We live in deeds not in years’. Based on idea write a short biography on any great
personality of India in scrap file.
Do the following topics in BBC for practice5 Comprehensions,5 notice,5 message
5 formal letter
Write the following articles in grammar notebook
Crime against women ,Role of youth in politics ,Modernization – its pros and cons
Education system of India
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MATHS
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Chapter 1 – Pg-35 Summative Assessment Q1, Q4 – Q10
Chapter 2 – Pg-46 Summative Assessment Q1 – Q10
Chapter 3 – Pg-79 Summative Assessment Q1 – Q9
Project Work :- Make a project file on topic – How to prove ( a+b)2 with an appropriate example and
learn Squares and Cubes of 1 to 25
SCIENCE
Assignment Questions ( To be done in the notebook)
Physics : Prepare a questionnaire of MCQs comprising of three options, along with the
answer key. Chapter ‘Force and Pressure’
Chemistry: Differentiate metals and non-metals.
Write the first 1-20 elements along with their symbols, electronic configuration and
valencies.
Biology: Write at least two structural features and one function of the organelles (at least
five) of the cell.
Project Work:
A working model or demonstration of an experiment on any relevant topic of your choice.
Instructions: 1. Topic to be well researched
2. Use of thermocol to be avoided
3. You will be marked for the presentation(exhibit/ experiment &questions on that
topic)
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
Making of project on scrap file on the following topic: Water Harvesting
FRENCH
PUNJABI
1. Do Q-11,12 & 13 of pg.no.-22 in notebook
2. Write all the pronominaux verbs from page no.27 in notebook
Project work: Make PPT : About France ,Les pays, La famille, les saisons.lesrepas and Verbs
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOLAMBALA
HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK 2015-16
CLASS IX
ENGLISH
Q1. Read the outlines given below and complete the stories using these outlines and your
own ideas. Write the answer in 150 words. Assign a suitable Title and Moral for each.
i) Outlines: A bee----falls into a tank------a dove flies past---drops a large leaf into the water—
-the bee climbs on the leaf ----flies away ---a boy takes aim at the dove------the bee stings ----the dove is saved ---------moral.
ii) An old lady becomes blind------calls a doctor-----agrees to pay large fee if cured, but nothing
if not--- doctor calls daily ----- covets lady’s furniture-----delays the cure----- every day takes
away some of her furniture----- at last cures her ------ demands his fees------ lady refuses to
pay , saying cure not complete------ a court case---- judge asks lady why she will not pay ---she says sight not properly restored----- she cannot see all her furniture -----judge gives verdict
in her favour -------moral.
iii) Write two more stories of your choice along with their outlines and pictures. Don’t forget
to write the Title and Moral.
Q2 Read any newspaper and magazine cut and paste articles and news related to the UnitsPeople , Adventure and Environment of Main Course Book .(Two each)
Q3 a) Write biography of your favorite 1) Hero
Paste their pictures also.
2) Freedom Fighter and 3) Player.
Q4 Read Novel- ‘Three Men In a Boat’ and write summary of 1- 6 Chapters.
Q5. Listen to English news daily and write 5 news headlines every day.
Q6. Read Drama – Villa for sale
Q7. Read Unit – ‘Environment’ of Main Course Book and do the exercises in the book .
Q8 Prepare a PPT on the poem Solitary Reaper
NOTE : Do Q No 1- 3 in one Scrap Book only and Q 4 on A4 sheets.
HINDI
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MATHS
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Prepare a PPT (PowerPoint Presentation) of 10-12 slides on a topic of your
choice. Submit the same in a CD.
Prepare a file of your PPT wherein each slide is explained with the help of
examples.
Revise the syllabus that has been done before vacations.
Prepare a working model on any topic in group of 6 students.
SCIENCE
Part A : - Written Work (to be done in same note books)
 Physics:- Chapter -Motion :- Solve assignment ( given on page no. 31 of book)
in Physics note book . Paste an activity showing example of circular motion in
note book.
 Chemistry :- Chapter- Matter in our surroundings :- Do home assignment 2( on
page no. 23 of book ) in Chemistry note book
 Biology: - Chapter – The Fundamental Unit of Life :- Do home assignment 1,2
in Biology notebook.
Part B :- (Working Model / Exhibit )
Note :- 1. Submit a report of 5-10 pages describing your exhibit.
2. Use of thermocol is banned while making model.
3. You will be marked for the presentation( exhibit/ experiment and questions on that
topic)
4. Readymade models will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Prepare a working model of your choice on any of the following topics :1. Conservation of natural resources.
2. Adulteration in food items
3. Use of fermentation in day to day life.
4. MOM mission of India.
5. New methods to control pollution.
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
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Making of project file (Topics print out will be provided to students with
guidelines of making project file )
Map work from geography (do it on your s.sc register):- Page no: 19, 32-34(only
metrological stations), 36 & 37
Powerpoint presentation (topics are given by subject teacher individually)
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOLAMBALA
HOLIDAYS HOMEWORK 2015-16
CLASS X
ENGLISH
Q1 Read Novel - The Story of My Life and write synopsis of Chapters 15 on A4 sheets.
Q2 i) You saved your pocket money to buy one of your favourite books.
You decided to read it on a Sunday . But one day on your way back from
school you lost the book in your bus and couldn’t find it . You pasted a
notice on the notice board and finally someone returned it to you . Write a
story in about 120 words about the experience.
ii) ……………..Ultimately he won it as he was determined to accomplish
his mission . The closing of a story is given above. You can start your
own story but you can’t change the end . Write the story in about 120
words
iii) Write two more stories of your choice along with their outlines or
pictures. Don’t forget to write the Title and Moral for each.
Q3. Cut and paste five reports from any newspaper. Report
can be on any camp, accident, fire, quarrel etc.
Q4. Write biography of 1) Willam Wordsworth 2) Chetan Bhagat,
3) Khushwant Singh in about 150 words each. Paste the pictures also.
Q5. Listen to english news and write 5 news headlines daily.
Q6. Read Drama – The Dear Departed.
Q7. Read Unit – ‘Science’ of Main Course Book and do the exercises in
the book .
Q8. Read articles and news related to Unit – Health and Medicine,
Education and Science of Main Course Book and paste them in
your scrap book (Two each)
NOTE : Do Q No 1on A4 sheets and 2- 5 in one Scrap Book only .
HINDI
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MATHS
SCIENCE
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Prepare a PPT (PowerPoint Presentation) of 10-12 slides on a topic of
your choice. Submit the same in a CD.
 Prepare a file of your PPT wherein each slide is explained with the help
of examples.
 Revise the syllabus that has been done before vacations.
 Prepare a working model on any topic in group of 6 students.
Part A : - Written Work (to be done in same note books)
 Physics:- Chapter Electricity :- Take reading of your electricity meter
daily at 7:00am and 7:00 pm for 10 days . Then calculate the total cost
per day @ rupees 6.50 per unit. Check how much units of energy you
are saving daily.
Solve M.C.Q. Q.1 –Q.25 in note book (as given on page 63 of book )
 Chemistry:- Chapter- Chemical Reactions- Do assignment 2 (on page
28) in notebook.
 Biology :- Chapter – Life Processes :- do assignment 1,2 in notebook
(as given on page 47,48)
Part B :- (Working Model / Exhibit )
Note :- 1. Submit a report of 5-10 pages describing your exhibit.
2. Use of thermocol is banned while making model.
3. You will be marked for the presentation( exhibit/ experiment and questions
on that topic)
4. Readymade models will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Prepare a working model of your choice on any of the following topics :6. Conservation of natural resources.
7. Adulteration in food items
8. Use of fermentation in day to day life.
9. MOM mission of India.
10. New methods to control pollution.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
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Making of project file (Topics print out will be provided to students
with guidelines of making project file )
Map work from geography (do it on your s.sc register):- Page no: 9 &
28
PowerPoint presentation (topics are given by subject teacher
individually)