Computer Science Cambridge School Srinivaspuri Holiday Homework Class VIII  Learn Chapter 6 Introduction to Visual Basic for Unit Test 1  Prepare a chart / collage on the following topic:CLASS ROLLNO VIII A 1-20 Types of Networks 21-40 Network Topology 1-20 Transmission Media- Wired/ Wireless 21-40 Network Devices 1-20 Visual Basic Interface 21-40 Toolbox (Write information on the controls) 1-18 Properties/ Methods and Events 19-36 Network Protocols 1-20 Types of Networks 21-39 Network Topology 1-18 Transmission Media- Wired/ Wireless 19-36 Network Devices VIII B VIII C VIII D VIII E VIII F TOPIC ENGLISH (To be done in a paper folder. Kindly do not use plastic folders) 1. Read ‘The Funny Side Up’ by Ruskin Bond. Choose any three stories which you liked reading the most and write a paragraph each on these stories giving reasons for choosing them. 2. Compose a poem of about 12-15 lines on any one of the following topics: Am I a child or an adult? Virtual reality Friends are for life The most important lesson that I learnt…. 3. Write a diary entry based on the most exciting day of your summer vacation. Do not forget to mention what made the day special for you. ( 100-120 words) 4. Read any book of your choice. Make a book jacket and write a brief analysis of the plot, character and ending of the book. Suggested Reading: 1. The Sherlock Holmes Omnibus by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 2. The best of O.Henry 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Wise and otherwise by Sudha Murthy Malgudi Days by R. K. Narayan Life of Pi by Yann Martel Salt and Sawdust by R. K. Narayan Straight from the heart (Autobiography of Kapil Dev) Tales and legends of India by Ruskin Bond Crazy times with Uncle Ken by Ruskin Bond Open (Autobiography of Andre Agassi) French Le Devoir de Français Pour Les Vacances d'Été 1. Ecrivez une recette d'une omelette et de Kheer en francais. 2. Ecrivez une dialogue entre un épicier/ marchand de fruits ou de légumes 3. Trouvez le vocabulaire des vêtements des animaux, des fruits, des légumes. NOTE: Il faut faire le devoir sur les feuilles de taille A4.( All work to be done in A4 size sheets and to be presented in a folder with a pocket.) SOCIAL SCIENCE Make a pictorial representation of Untouchability as practiced in India in Ancient times. Also cover the following aspects: (i)untochability –the definition (ii) manual scavengers- laws on manual scavenging (iii) Gandhiji’s role in removing untouchability ( iv) Efforts made by government of India to remove untouchability Science Earth quakes (Chapter 15 Some Natural Phenomena) Project to be made under the following guidelines 1. Name any three natural disasters that can be predicted to some extent 2. Name a natural disaster that is impossible to predict 3. Mention 2 earthquakes that occurred in India in the recent past 4. Earthquakes a. Causes (briefly mention any 4) b. Myths involving earthquakes (any1) c. Measurement of earthquakes d. Protection during earthquakes- indoors (any 2 points), outdoors ( any 2 points) 5. Pictures / figures a. Damage caused by earthquakes (5) b. Structure of the earth (1) c. Tectonic plates (1) d. Seismic or fault zones in India (1) Art Activity Make a repeat design (9x9 inches) . Colour: Three colours