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HOLIDAY HOMEWORK CLASS IX

Create a Website on the topic:

Population Demographic Dividend and Gender Inequality

Read the Instructions carefully before beginning yourproject:

1. It could be a Collaborative (group of 2) / Individualproject

2. Create a website inclusive of atleast 10 web pages.

3. The content in the website must be original i.e. nocopy-paste from the Internet.

4. The website should include links to variousresources apart from your project content.

5. The websites could include graphics / animations /videos/ pictures /sound.

6. The grading criteria is:Presentation,Organization,Content,Easy Navigation (using GUI)Communication, Effective use of tools & pictures. Groupdiscussion / oral presentations on the topic.

7. Only choose the subjects relevant to you.

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8. Include all the following topics in your Website:

1. Population dividend and Gender Inequality(Economics)

You could cover the following aspects in your presentation:

a) Problems of a population explosion (in developing countries)vs. problems of a shrinking population. (in the developed world )

b) Differences in the Population structures of the developing anddeveloped countries – Implications for the governments

c) Male - female ratio in the developed and developingcountries. d) Population - “Demographic dividend or liability”

Useful sources of information and internet sites:

1) World bank annual report

2) WTO International trade data and news

3) The Economist http ://www.economist .com

4) World Development Report

5) Human Development Report

6) IMF: Country information

7) IMF : World Economic Outlook

8) s-cool

9) bized

10)tutor2u.net

11)Population Census Survey 2011 ( India )

2. Math Journal (Mathematics)

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Journals are important elements in many adventure stories. The idea ofa Math Journal came from the movie “Indian Jones and the Lastcrusade”.

When completed the Math Journal looks like an ancient book that is fullof mysterious , challenging and amazing secrets and discoveries.

This could be a hard copy or in the digital form ( depending onyour comfort level with technology)

Your task is to : Create a Math journal of about 50 pages ( at least )to start with and then you could keep adding content as and when youfind something interesting to put .

The journal should contain

• 5 exam type questions from the instructional content learnt inclass 9 .These questions would be of paper 4 type with integrationto various topics learnt so far and each question must have atleast 6 parts. ( 15-20 marks each)

• Pages where you research various mathematical topics on theinternet. These subjects could be history , biographies ,discoveries, and topics of interst.

• Diagrams, charts , graphs, nets and models and a description ofthe same .

• Career page where you select a career ( or what you wish to be infuture) and research on how the knowledge of Math would be

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useful. Think beyond just being an engineer, or a lawyer or adoctor or a business man.

• Refer to the site http://digitallesson.com/math-in-the-movies ,select any one movie and watch it. Write a synopsis of the moviein any form you wish to and mention the math talked the movie.Is ther any other movie which you think had math explained I fyes write and explain it in some detail.

• Some fun MATH ( riddles , puzzles, game activity etc)

You will be assessed onCreativity: 5 marks Innovation: 5marksResearch: 10 marks Presentation : 10 marks Content :20 marks

Given below is a sample of a Math Journal for you to generate someideas

The Cover The Title Page

Math and Genesis Egyptian Mathematics

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Multiplication & Division Equations

Problem Solving A Factoring Machine

Mazes Special Sequences

Hebrew Tabernacle Sequences - Music & Light

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3. Create Public Health Awareness (Biology)

Programme on harmful effects of Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking

4. ThechangingstatusofWomenin20th century-causesand effects

(History)

Write an article on the above-mentioned topic illustrating withsuitable Source examples The article should cover examplesfrom both Indian and world history. You have been provided withexamples of the sources.

Example sources

Source1.

Source 2

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Source 3

New York Suffragist on Her Way to March 3, 1913 SuffrageParade in Washington, DC

Courtesy US Library of Congress

Source 4

Woman is the incarnation of ahimsa. Ahimsa means infinite love,which again means infinite capacity for suffering. And who but woman,the mother of man, shows this capacity in the largest measure?...

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Let her translate that love to the whole of humanity... And she willoccupy her proud position by the side of man... She can become theleader in satyagraha...---- Quotation by Mahatma Gandhi

5. Woman Power (English)

1. Write a debate either for or against (FLE: 350 words, ESL –200 words) on: Women in India have broken theglass ceiling.

2. Collect data regarding w o m e n ’ s education throughuniform questionnaires/ interviews with your Grand Parents,Parents, Domestic helpers.

Based on your findings write an article on: The Importance ofEducating Girls. (FLE: 350 words, ESL – 200 words)

ENGLISH LITERATURE

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Hermia’s diary

Imagine you are Hermia. Write her diary for the evening just afterLysander tells her about their plan to escape. You should write about:

• what your father wants you to do and why you’ve been sounhappy

• Lysander’s plan to run away and get married• where you are going to meet and where you are going to marry• who else knows about your plan• how you feel about running away.

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2) From your reading of the poem The City Planners by MargaretAtwood, make a PowerPoint presentation to show how far it isapplicable to your city.

3) Research on the internet about Victorian Society and write anarticle of about 500 words to show how certain aspects of thatsociety is reflected in modern Indian society.

SUBJECT WISE HOMEWORK

ECONOMICS

1. Maintain a file of contemporary national and internationaleconomic developments. (Source :Newspapers –EconomicTimes; Financial Express The Economist; any relevant businessjournal )

2. Read two analytical articles from the latest issues of “TheEconomist “(available online), or any newspaper editorial andwrite a brief summary for a Class discussion.

BUSINESS STUDIES

Visit a popular business around you and collect the followinginformation for it and compile it in a form of a project:

1. What kind of activity it is doing –primary, secondary ortertiary.

Dear Diary,

My father wants ...

Lysander has come up with a brilliant plan to …

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2. What form of business organization is it-e.g. sole trader……?

3. What are its objectives?

4. What legal formalities they had to undergo before startingthe business.

5. Draw an organization chart for them

6. Explain concepts of span of control, delegation and chain ofcommand from it.

7. Explain methods of communication they are using in theirorganization

8. Explain the functions of various departments/ managers.

ACCOUNTING

1. For the same company collect samples of Ledger, Balancesheet, Cash Book, Petty Cask Book, Invoice, Debit Note, CreditNote and statement of account.

PHYSICS

1 (a) Design a simple machine (or combination of machines) from thematerials available at home (or scrap) so that it can be used in ourday to day life.

(b) Create a document which should include the principle,materials required, procedure and precautionary measures taken todesign that machine.

CHEMISTRY

Dear students,

Holiday time is here but we have a long way to go before we can enjoy

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a true holiday. Each day in fact each moment is precious for us. Pleasemake the best of it. These days will never come back in your lives.Enjoy u can all your lives.

Put in your best. Remember my old saying every mark is like 10gms ofgold. Can we lose it?

STUDY PLAN

WK 1- 1st - 8th June, Study time ( prepare the chapters again)

WK 2, 3, 4. Past papers 1 & 3 3 Papersper WK .

Step 1: Paper 1 & 3 by the clock with the gap of 15 min.

Step 2: Check your answer sheet analyze your mistakes. See for thecorrect answer & note it.

Paper -5 we shall do when the schools reopen.

FUN TIME:

Use your creativity after enjoying this humorous video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbfW_CMMe48

Cartoon making

"Chemistry–Our life, our future."

Draw cartoons with text in English which is expected to convey themeaning intended with clarity and good humor. However, onlysubmissions pertaining to chemistry principles will be accepted.

The cartoon must contain original work and not contain any copyrightedmaterial.

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STUDY TIME

Make a chart and write all possible chemical formulae and name ofcompound using following Cations and Anions.

GEOGRAPHY

Choose two holiday/Tourist destinations - these should be of contrastingdestination, such as Cultural/sportResearch the locations and make a report for each.The report should contain the following point:a) Locationb)When did it become popular and reasons for popularityc) Photographsd) advantage/disadvantage of tourism on the destinationse) What has been done to preserve the location/improve it.f) Conclusions and YOUR suggestions

LANGUAGES:

SPANISH 2L -

LISTENING SKILLS HOLIDAY HOMEWORK : CLASS IX 20121. Intermediate 15 - Clima

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2. Intermediate 19 - Idiomas3. Intermediate 25 - periódicos4. Intermediate 27 - tatuajes5. Intermediate 28 - comida rapida6. Intermediate 34 - Easyjet7. Intermediate 35 - zafiros8. Intermediate 37 - birmania9. Intermediate 38 - radiohead10. Intermediate 40 - huertas solares

GRAMMAR EXERCISESFollowing exercises from trinity.edu to be done and copied outinto the note book.

1. Adjectives: Comparatives and superlatives2. Prepositions

a. Por o para: Exercise 1b. Por o para: Exercise 2c. A, de o end. A, con, de o en: 1e. A, con, de o en: 2f. A, con, de o en: 3g. A, con, de, en, entre, hasta, para, or por

3. Pronounsa. Reflexive pronounsb. Indirect vs. direct object pronouns: le or loc. Subject and object pronouns: general review 1d. Subject and object pronouns: general review 2e. Subject and object pronouns: general review 3f. Subject and object pronouns: general review 4g. Relative pronouns 1 (que, quien, lo que)h. Relative pronouns 2i. Relative pronouns 3

4. Verb Formsa. Present indicative verbs with irregular yo-formsb. Present indicative e > ie stem changing verbsc. Present indicative o > ue and u > ue stem changing verbsd. Present indicative e > i stem changing verbse. Present indicative stem changing verbs (all types)f. Present indicative reflexive verbs

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g. Present indicative (all) 1h. Present indicative (all) 2

5. Verb Usagea. Ser vs. estarb. Ser vs. estar: Overview and explanationc. Ser, estar o tener 1d. Ser, estar o tener 2e. Ser, estar, tener o haber 1f. Ser, estar, tener o haber 2g. Ser, estar, tener o haber 3h. Ser, estar, tener o haber 4i. Ser, estar, tener, haber o hacer

READING: LA VIDA ES TANGO-All exercises at the back of the novel .-Write a summary of the novel in about 200 words.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

TIME TOPIC

DAY1

2 hours Grammar exercises 1,2 : Adjectives & Prepositions

DAY2

2 hours Grammar exercises 3: Pronouns

DAY3

2 hours Grammar exercises 4: Verb forms

DAY3

2 hours Read La Vida es Tango caps 1,2

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DAY3

2 hours Read La Vida es Tango caps 3,4,5

DAY4

2 hours Exercises from back of book and summary

DAY5

2 hours Listening skills 1,2

DAY6

2 hours Listening skills 3,4

DAY7

2 hours Listening skills 4,5

DAY8

2 hours Listening skills 5,6

DAY9

2 hours Listening skills 7,8

DAY10

2 hours Listening skills 9,10

GERMAN

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Choose any familiar Fairy Tale / story (for ex. Cindrella) andpresent it in German. It may be presented in the form of a skit /drama / poem or any other way. Use illustrations / pictures toconvey the ideas. (Past tense application)

MEIN LIEBLINGS THEMA : Select any 2 grammar topics done inclass which are your favourites. List down their application rulestogether with examples. You may support your examples withpictures / illustrations. Conclude your research on the selectedtopic with an exercise and its solution.

FRENCH

Faites un depliant sur la ville de Delhi. Illustrez avec de bellesimages. Regardez unite 1, Tricolore, pour secours.

"Pensez a l'environnement". Ecrivez un article. Parles dedifferentes formes de pollution, et donnez des suggestions pourameliorer la situation. Illustrez avec des images. Utilisez unite 2,Tricolore pour secours.

HINDI