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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHANC.C.E CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 2014- 15

CLASS: VIISUBJECT: SCIENCE

I TERMTOPICS TO BE COVERED

MODE OF ASSESSMENT COMPETENCIES/SKILLS/CONCEPTS TO BE ASSESSED

VALUE POINTS

*Nutrition in plants 1.Observation of stomata in plants 2Observation of specimens, charts/video images from websites

3. Activity-bread mould

4.Seminar – on how nutrients can be replenished in the soil

1.Inquisitivness,observational skill2.Observational skill, drawing skill

3.Application of knowledge, observation, recording,analyzing, drawing conclusion

4.Communication skills ,leadership quality, scientific achievement

Observation, Presentation

*Nutrition in animals

1. Observation of different types of teeth and identification.

2.To prepare a chart on digestive system-group work3.Cross word puzzle-work sheet

4.Jig-saw puzzle

1.Observation,recording and drawing skill.

2.Motor skills, spatial skill

3.Recall,application,mental alertness

4.Mental alertness and speed

Observation, applications skills, Time management

*Fibre to fabric

*Heat

1.Crossword puzzle

2.visit to sericulture

3. Ppt. on extraction of silk fibre and wool fibre

1. Individual activity involving reading of temperature with the help of thermometer.2.Conduction,convection and radiation activities3.Group discussion

4.Individual activity-hot air rises up

1.Application.recall,mental alertness

2. Collection of data analysis, interpretation, conversational skill.

3. Understands events taking place, helps to indicate different ways of thinking.

1.Inquisitiveness,observation,recording,analyzing, inferring.

2. Application, drawing conclusions, scientific skills.3. Active participation, observation, leadership skill, communication skill.

4. Self confident, interest and challenges.

Understanding of concept, Presentation

Understanding of concept, Presentation

*Acids, bases and salts

1.MCQ(practical based)

2.Activity –individual

3 Group discussions on neutralization in everyday life.

4.Find out the nature of the soil using pH paper

1. Interpretation, testing practical skills.

2. Confident, observation, drawing conclusions. 3. Active participation, communication skill, listening skill, critical thinking. 4.Observation drawing conclusions

Creativity, Relevance, Reasoning skills

*Physical and chemical changes

*Weather climate and adaptation of animals to Climate

1. Individual activity-lime water turns milky

2.Group activity

3.Collect the information about the types of fuels used for cooking

1. Collection of weather reports from news paper.2. Graph showing variation of maximum temperature during 12 August to 20th August.3. Flow chart on adaptation of penguin/polar bear.4. Collect information about migratory birds/tropical rainforests.

1Observation, recording, inferring, drawing conclusions.

2. Team spirit, peer related behaviour, social life skill.3.Collaborative skill

1.Data collection, interpretation

2.critical thinking

3. Spatial skill, learner’s abilities and thoughts.4. Data collection, interpretation.

Understanding concept, decision making

Identification, comparison, calculation, interpretation

*Wind, storms and cyclones

REVISION

*Soil

*Respiration in organisms

1. Model of anemometer –group activity2. Collect articles and photographs from news papers and magazines about storms and cyclones.3.Quiz

II TERM (OCT TO MAR)

1. Visit to a construction site and observe the soil profile and rooting pattern of plants.

2.To find the moisture content of a soil sample.

3.crossword puzzle 1. Individual activity on changes in breathing2. Effect of breathing on chest size.3.Model to show mechanism of breathing4.MCQ 5. Crossword puzzle.6.Observation of fishes in the aquarium

1. Motor skills, practical application skills, opportunity to work in group. 2. Data collection, analyse, organizes and interprets and draws generalization.

3. Conceptualisation, application, mental alertness, speed.

1. Observational skill, active participation to provide an opportunity to relate and synthesize within and outside classroom learning.2. Inquisitiveness, observation, recording, drawing conclusions.

3.Mental alertness, recall

1. &2. Observing, recording, inferring.3. Motor skills, logical, coordination, practical application skill.4. Application & interpretation.5. Mental alertness, recall, application.6. Observational skills, interpretation.7. Information gathering, analyzing, correlates to real life.

Reasoning skills,creativity

FA I 10FA II 10SA I 30TOTAL 50

Observation, Application of concepts

Observation, Reasoning skills, Calculation

*Transportation in animals and plants

*Reproduction in plants

7. Visit a local doctor. Learn about harmful effects of smoking.

1.Model of stethoscope

2 Group Activity on osmosis

3. Measurement of pulse rate.4.chart making

1.MCQ2. Collect vegetative parts of the plant-rose, ginger, potato, bryophyllum and grow them.

3. Observation of permanent slides.4.Observation and dissection of hibiscus flower.4. Observation of pollen, ovary with dissection microscope.5.Dispersal of seeds Collection and Observation6.Collection&preparation of herbarium7.concept map

1. Motor skills, coordination, logical, practical application.2.Develop positive attitude towards group work, Share & learn from each other3. Active participation, learning and assessing.4. . Motor skills, coordination, drawing skill

1. Interpretation, testing practical skills.2. Organising, deductive reasoning, analyzing.Oppurtunity to search for information construct their own ideas and articulate the same ideas through spoken, written or visual expressions.3Observational skill, drawing and recording skill. 4.Observational skill, drawing and recording skill.

5. Observational skill, drawing skill.

5. Observation & appreciation of nature,

Creativity, Presentation

Understanding concepts, Observation, Reasoning skills

*Motion and time

*Electric current and its effects

1.Oral question2.Plotting a graph on distance-time3. Group activity –to calculate the time period of a simple pendulum.

4. Model of a sand clock.

5.problem solving ability

1. Activity to check how steady our hand is.2.To make a simple electric circuit3. Use of CFL’s in today’s scenario-seminar.4.Inspect the meter box fitted with fuses/MCB5.Working model of a railway signal6. Individual –working model of electromagnet.

opportunity to explore, work with one’s hand.6.creativity and expression of ideas,

1. Recall, recollect and understand.

2. Critical thinking.

3. Provide an opportunity to work in groups, team spirit, share and learn from each other.

4. Motor skill, practical application skill.5. understanding, logical thinking.

1.Inquisitiveness,observation,analyzing,& inferring.2. Motor skills, practical application skill.3. Good communication skills, leadership quality, innovative, scientific achievement.4. Observational skill, understanding, logical thinking.5. Motor skills, creativity.

6.To work with one’s hand, observe and draw conclusion.

Critical thinking, Problem solving, Reasoning skills

Creativity, Reasoning skills, Presentation

*Light

*Water

1.Properties of light-individual activity2.Reflection of light from a mirror using torch3.Observe the letters of English alphabets using a plane mirror4. Model of Newton’s colour disc.5.Visit to a laughing gallery in some science centre to see distorted and funny image6.Observation of size, position and nature of image formation by spherical mirrors and lenses.

1. Collection of clippings from news papers and magazines on news items, articles, and pictures related to water shortage. Preparation of a scrap book.2. Slogan writing/posters.

3.Crossword puzzle

4.Rain water harvesting -Survey project-5. Campaign on conservation of water.

1. Understanding, logical thinking.

2. Explore, observe, interpret data, draw generalizations.3.Observational skill, reasoning, analyzing, co relating to real life4. Practical application skill, motor skill.5. Collaborative skills.

6. Critical thinking.

1 .Documentation of learners experience, actual recall of events, Provides insight into emotional, social & psychological aspects.Exhibits creativity, originality.

2. Understands events taking place helps to indicate different ways of thinking. Creates awareness.3. Recall, application, mental alertness.

4. Critical thinking, analyzing, interpreting, decision making, collaborative skills.5. Holistic approach, opportunity for

Critical thinking, Application of concepts.

Originality, creativity, Observation

*Forests –our life line

*Waste water story

Revision

1. Debate on conservation of plants.2. Chart on interrelationship of plants, soil and decomposers in a forest-group activity.3. Make a list of forest products.4. Scrap book-paste the various shapes of trees.

1.Cross word puzzle2. Symposium on ecological awareness3. Group activity on waste water treatment plant.4. Collect information about sewage disposal system in your neighborhood.

exploring child’s abilities.

1. Fluent presentation with appropriate gestures.2. Motor skills, Provides insight into social, emotional & psychological aspects.

3Collection of data and recording.4.Documentation of learners experience

1. Recall, application, mental alertness.2. Accuracy, coordination, presentation, critical thinking, collaborative skill.3. Inquisitiveness, observation, recording, analyzing, inferring, applying, hypothesizing, drawing conclusions.4. Data collection.

Data handling, Presentation

Data handling, Critical thinking

FA III 10FA IV 10SA II 30

TOTAL 50

Formative Assessment in the following suggested areas:

(a) Home assignments / Class assignments

Due weightage to be given to: Regularity

Neatness

Presentation

Correctness

(b) Class response may include:

Oral Questioning

Quiz

Worksheets

S. No. Assessment Method Areas of Assessment1 Oral Questioning

Oral Questions to assess the understanding of the topicListening SkillsClarity of expressionClarity of conceptsCommunication Skills

2 QuizThe class is divided into groups and questions pertaining to the topic are asked to assess the students of a group.

Thinking SkillsAlertnessTime management

Application of KnowledgeReasoning SkillsArt of Quizzing

3 WorksheetsUse of worksheets to assess the students in the class

ComprehensionRegularityApplication of KnowledgeAttentiveness

(c) Seminar

A topic may be divided among eight to ten students, who, in turn, need to research/study and ‘present’ it to all students.

Areas of Assessment

Ability to research on the topic

Acquisition of content knowledge

Public Speaking

Verbal Expression

ICT Skills

Leadership quality

(d) Symposium

Students can be asked to ‘present’ papers on the topic of their choice.

Areas of Assessment

Depth of the content

Presentation of the content

Use of Audio – visual aids

Expression

Comprehension of the topic

(e) Group Discussion

A group of ten students can be given a topic to discuss.

Students to choose their group leader, a moderator and a recorder

Their roles to be clarified

The topic to be thrown open for discussion

Group leader to ensure all students participate in the group discussionModerator to ensure that there is no cross talk and no two students speak together and all listen to one speaker patientlyRecorde r to record the observation made by all students in the group including his/her own

Area of Assessment Courage to put forth views

Team work

Respect to peer

Knowledge of content

Appropriate body language

Communication skills

Listening skills

(f) Group Activity

I. Projects

The students may be asked to do the investigatory/ experimental projects

Investigatory Projects include

Collection of data

Analysis & Interpretation of data

Observation

Conclusion and Inference

Areas of Assessment Inquisitiveness

Observation skills

Thinking skills ( logical, rationale)

Analytical

Application of Knowledge

Comprehension & understanding (viva-voce)

Computing skills

Drawing conclusion

Experimental Projects Include:

Identifying problem

Making hypothesis

Testing

Observation

Analysis & Interpretation

Conclusion & Inference

Making a theory


Observation skills

Thinking skills

Analytical



Computing skills

Drawing conclusion

Experimental Skills

II. Action Plan

Students of a class to be divided into 5-6 groups to make an action plan Action Plan includes identifying a problem and making a plan to find a solution. The students to

Identify a problem

Study the causes of the problem

Interact with people (stake holder) associated with the problem

Categorize the problem in terms of

Magnitude

Effect on people

Impact on community

Make a plan to find the solution of the problem. The plan to include:

o Meeting people

o Counseling the people

o Listing people/ authorities who can help find solutions

o Seeking appointments with the authorities to discuss the problem and seek their help

A follow up action on the solution of the problem

The work to be divided among the students or all work in a group as a unit. Assessment may be done group-wise or student-wise.

Areas of Assessment Identification of a problem

Concern for the community

Team work

Analysis of the problem

Strategy planned by the students

Self confidence

Speaking skills

Follow up action to see concern for people/environment

III. Survey – Collecting information on a relevant topic of study in a group

Assessment may be done group-wise or student-wise.


Conversational skills

Public relations

ICT skills

Data collection

Analytical skills


(g) Home assignments / Class assignments


Neatness

Presentation

Correctness

(h) Class response may include:

Oral Questioning

Quiz

Worksheets


Oral Questions to assess the understanding of the topicListening SkillsClarity if expressionClarity of conceptsCommunication Skills


Thinking SkillsAlertnessTime managementApplication of KnowledgeReasoning SkillsArt of Quizzing



(i) Seminar


Areas of Assessment



Public Speaking

Verbal Expression

ICT Skills

Leadership quality

(j) Symposium


Areas of Assessment




Expression


(k) Group Discussion







Team work

Respect to peer




Listening skills

(l) Group Activity

IV. Projects



Collection of data


Observation



Observation skills


Analytical



Computing skills

Drawing conclusion


Identifying problem

Making hypothesis

Testing

Observation



Making a theory


Observation skills

Thinking skills

Analytical



Computing skills

Drawing conclusion

Experimental Skills

V. Action Plan


Identify a problem




Magnitude

Effect on people

Impact on community


o Meeting people








Team work



Self confidence

Speaking skills


VI. Survey – Collecting information on a relevant topic of study in a group




Public relations

ICT skills

Data collection

Analytical skills


(m) Home assignments / Class assignments


Neatness

Presentation

Correctness

(n) Class response may include:

Oral Questioning

Quiz

Worksheets


Oral Questions to assess the understanding of the topicListening SkillsClarity if expressionClarity of conceptsCommunication Skills


Thinking SkillsAlertnessTime managementApplication of KnowledgeReasoning SkillsArt of Quizzing



(o) Seminar


Areas of Assessment



Public Speaking

Verbal Expression

ICT Skills

Leadership quality

(p) Symposium


Areas of Assessment




Expression


(q) Group Discussion







Team work

Respect to peer




Listening skills

(r) Group Activity

VII. Projects



Collection of data


Observation



Observation skills


Analytical



Computing skills

Drawing conclusion


Identifying problem

Making hypothesis

Testing

Observation



Making a theory


Observation skills

Thinking skills

Analytical



Computing skills

Drawing conclusion

Experimental Skills

VIII. Action Plan


Identify a problem




Magnitude

Effect on people

Impact on community


o Meeting people








Team work



Self confidence

Speaking skills


IX. Survey – Collecting information on a relevant topic of study in a group




Public relations

ICT skills

Data collection

Analytical skills

Verbal Expression

ICT Skills

Leadership quality

(s) Symposium


Areas of Assessment




Expression


(t) Group Discussion







Team work

Respect to peer




Listening skills

(u) Group Activity

X. Projects



Collection of data


Observation



Observation skills


Analytical



Computing skills

Drawing conclusion


Identifying problem

Making hypothesis

Testing

Observation



Making a theory


Observation skills

Thinking skills

Analytical



Computing skills

Drawing conclusion

Experimental Skills

XI. Action Plan


Identify a problem




Magnitude

Effect on people

Impact on community


o Meeting people








Team work



Self confidence

Speaking skills


XII. Survey – Collecting information on a relevant topic of study in a group




Public relations

ICT skills

Data collection

Analytical skills

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