1. science
2. mathematics
3. geometry

SETH ANANDRAM JAIPURIA SCHOOL
VASUNDHARA, GHAZIABAD
HOLIDAY HOMEWORK (2015-2016)
CLASS- VII
Summer vacation is a welcome break….. A holiday is supposed to be a break from studies,
explanations and completing tasks. It is about learning new things which you enjoy doing
but are not able to do due to time constraint. But are holidays supposed to make kids
irresponsible? No!
So you are going to take up certain responsibilities and also enjoy holidays with your
family and friends. We hope your homework and activities will be well presented so that all
of you earn the best grades.
Some pointers for students to follow:
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Plan your vacations that you promptly attend school on the first day.
Manage your time and dispense the work for quick completion.
Do not hustle yourself at the last minute.
Be independent and honest in doing your work.
Pick up a new activity for leisure time.
Note:
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homework must be done systematically as per given
instructions.
 All file, scrap books, projects, models should be neatly labeled
and the name, class, section should be mentioned clearly.
 The holiday homework will be graded as a part of Evaluation and
Formative assessment of students.
HOLIDAY HOMEWORK SUBMISSION SCHEDULE
DATE OF SUBMISSION
1st JULY 2015
2nd JULY 2015
3rd JULY 2015
SUBJECT
MATHS AND ENGLISH
SCIENCE AND HINDI
SOCIAL STUDIES AND ARTS
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ENGLISH
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Write an article on the following topic (any one) Compulsory for all the students.
a)
‘What if school sports were dropped….
b)
Why weekends should be longer…..
c)
Success changes people as I feel….
d)
.What is important to me……
e)
My parents hold a special place for me because….
For Roll no.1-15
II
Design a Literary Tabloid/Newsletter (of Four pages) and include the followinga)
Give a suitable name.
b)
Page-1 &2 All latest newspaper clippings related to literary
personalities/events/festivals (international and national)
c)
Page -3 Information about New book release and an interesting Literary Quiz
d)
Page- 4 Write a self-composed poem and make a Crossword Puzzle (using
words from the newspaper clippings) on the last page.
Roll no. 16-30
III
Make a flip calendar- one side of which should be a picture- either pasted or drawn which
should be relevant to the month it represents. On the other side:
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On half a page- format the calendar
On the remaining half- Describe the picture with suitable adjectives
And state its relevance to the month it represents
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Write a determination for the month and leave space to fill up when and how you fulfilled
it.
Make the calendar bright, colorful and imaginative.
Note: Use plain A-4 sheets for the calendar.
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Roll no. 31 -40
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Draft a beautiful advertisement on any article in kitchen, health or environment
and write a jingle on it
Read ‘Believe It Or Not’ (column in newspaper). Paste on A-3 size sheet.
Decorate it and also add more information on it.
Paste five or six comic strips and give funny headings or dialogues for the same.
MATHS
Project 1: Value of Pi
(Roll no. 1-10)
Collect six circular objects of different sizes and paste them in your file.
(a) Measure the circumference and the diameter of each circle using thread and calculate
the value of pi using
π = circumference/diameter.
Make a table showing value of pi in each case, representing that the value of pi remains constant.
Project 2: Re modelling of room (Roll no.11-20)
You are remodeling your room and need to furnish it. Set your budget for the same. Make a list
of things you need to make your room complete. Visit at least two stores from where you can
purchase the things you need. Make a note of their costs, discounts offered, taxes you have to
pay etc. and represent it in the tabular form given below.
Store
Name
Item
Name
Item
Cost
Sale
Price
Discount
Quantity
Purchased Subtotal
Sales
Tax
Final
Cost
{Make your project creative. Click pictures while shopping and paste them in your file. You can
also paste pictures of items purchased by you (if any)}
Project 3: Symmetry (Roll no. 21-30)
Make a scrap file on symmetry that can include
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A cover page that is designed symmetrically
Symmetry in daily life
Symmetry in science
Symmetry in our culture and heritage
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Symmetry in nature
Symmetry in numbers
Symmetry in alphabets
Symmetry in shapes
Project 4: Types of angles (Roll no. 31-40)
Make an illustrative project file on the following:a) Write all the letters of your name in capitals separately on A4 size sheets.
b) Choose the sheets with letters in which you can identify the pairs of angles studied by
you.
c) Label all the lines, line segments, rays etc. in these letters and write down all the pairs of
angles formed. Measure these angles and verify
a. Properties of angles made by parallel lines and a transversal.
b. Sum of angles forming a linear pair.
c. Sum of angles formed on a straight line.
d. Measure of vertically opposite angles.
Science
Note: 1.Present your work in a project file having an attractive cover page.
Roll no 1 – 15 will attempt Q No 1 ,Roll No 16 to 30 Q No 2.Roll No 30 onwards Q
No 3
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(Q No I) Try this activity
What You Need:
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Balloons
Narrow funnel
1 tablespoon (15ml) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
Measuring spoons
Measuring cup
Warm water
Ruler
What You Need To Do:
1. Place the bottom of a funnel into the opening of the balloon. You may need to stretch the
opening of the balloon a little bit so that it fits.
2. Have a parent (or a carefully supervised child), pour the yeast and the sugar into the balloon
through the funnel. Then fill the measuring cup with warm water from the sink and carefully
pour the water into the balloon.
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3. Remove the funnel from the opening of the balloon. Tie a knot in the balloon to keep the waterand-yeast mixture inside. Measure your balloon.
4. Place the balloon in a warm place and wait. Measure your balloon again
5. Now sit back and wait as the balloon gets bigger and bigger.
On the basis of above given activity ans the following questions
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How did this magic happen ?” Explain.
Which gas is in use to inflate balloon?
Try this activity with cold water and write your observation.
Get more information on yeasts and write in your h hw notebook.
Does any other activity produces same gas. If yes explain the activity.
(Q No 2 ) Find out information about saprophytes and parasites from internet or any other
source. Compare the two in terms of their feeding habits, season of growth, breeding
pattern commercial and ecological value.
(Q No 3) Make any one model for energy conservation using:a. Solar panel
b. Wind
c. Hydroelectricity
e. Biomass
f. Bio fuel
SOCIAL STUDIES
HOMEWORK ACCORDING TO THE ROLL NO.S
a) ECO-CONCERN ( Roll no. 1-10)
Create your own visual advertisement on the following topics:
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Save Tiger
Young helping hands
Operation Ganga
Preserving bio-diversity
Spread literacy
Use A3 size pastel sheet and give a border and a suitable title.
Try to make your project creative, imaginative and informative.
b) GEO- MODEL (For roll no. 11-20)
Make small models of erosional and depositional features of the following agents of gradation :
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River
Sea-waves
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 Wind
 Glacier
Display them properly under the heading or given topic on a hardboard or plyboard.
Materials to be used- Clay, pop, hardboard and other appropriate material.
Enhance your project with brief and relevant information.
Give a suitable title to your project.
c) LEGENDARY ARTISTS (For roll no. 21-30)
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Select any one international artist and collect their famous paintings.
Take half chart paper and fold it into 3 parts and arrange the picture of the artist, his or
her famous paintings and brief relevant information in a creative and attractive manner.
Give a suitable title to the project.
d) BOOK COVER DESIGNING ( For roll no. 31-40)
Design an attractive book cover on any one great personalities around the world.( Eg. Ashoka,
Martin Luther King, Kamal Ataturk, Queen Victoria,etc.)
Also attach few pages (5-6 pages) regarding information in the form of biography and relevant
pictures related to the personality.
Art/Craft- Best out of waste (Any one) – Table Mat, Pen holder, Jewellery box or Hand Bag.
HINDI/SANSKRIT:-
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