G C Public School GRADE VIII
SYLLABUS GRIDS2015-2016
G C Public School English Grade 8
LDDIM E10 years to 13 years
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit-3
Unit 4
Understanding
Literature Understanding
Literature Understanding
Literature Understanding
Literature The Best Christmas Present in the World A Visit to Cambridge Geography Lesson
(Poem)
Dusk Imagination (Poem)
Kabuliwalah An Introduction (Poem)
To Tell the Truth (Reading Theatre) The Village Schoolmaster (Poem)
Learning to Write Learning to Write Learning to Write Learning to Write
Informal E-Mail Message Writing
Speech Notice Writing Diary Entry
Article Writing Formal Letter
Story Writing Biographical Sketch
Learning Grammar Learning Grammar Learning Grammar Learning Grammar
Determiners Verbs Tenses
Modals
Speech Non-finite Verbs
Adjectives Adverbs Prepositions
Conjunctions Clauses Voice
Learning Words
Thinking Skills
Learning Words
Thinking Skills
Learning Words
Thinking Skills
Learning Words
Thinking Skills Oxymorons
Judging Logic of Actions
Dictionary Reading
Judging Accuracy
‘-ize’ and ‘-ise’
Making Decisions
Oxymorons
Identifying Values
Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension
Listening
Comprehension
Listening
Comprehension
Listening
Comprehension
Listening
Comprehension
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G C Public School Hindi Grade 8
LDDIM E10 years to 13 years
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
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G C Public School Maths Grade 8
LDDIM E10 years to 13 years
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Rational Numbers
Exponents and
Powers
Squares and Square
Roots
Cubes and Cube
Roots
Maths in Our Lives Maths in Our Lives Maths in Our Lives Maths in Our Lives
Mental Maths Mental Maths Mental Maths Mental Maths
Mental Maths activities are to be done as warm up for 5-10 minutes everyday.Maths in our Lives refer to the application of mathematical concepts in our daily routine.These connections are to be established simultaneously along with concept development.
Understanding
Quadrilaterals
Practical Geometry
Algebraic
Expressions and
Identities
Linear Equations in
one Variable
Factorisation
Visualising Solid
Shapes
Direct and Inverse
Proportions
Mensuration
Comparing Quantities
Data Handling
Introduction of
Graphs
Playing with Numbers
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Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Pen and Paper Pen and Paper Pen and Paper Pen and Paper
G C Public School Science Grade 8
Project Work Project Work Project Work
Hands on learning Hands on learning Hands on learning Hands on learning
LDDIM E10 years to 13 years
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
Chapter- 8 Cell Chapter- 11 Force & Pressure
Chapter 12Friction Chapter- 3Synthetic Fibers
Chapter- 18Pollution of air &Water-an initiative to make children sensitive toenvironment
Project Work (Summer Holidays) + Quiz+ Hands on Learning +
Discussion
Chapter-2 Microorganisms:Friend and Foe
Chapter-6 Combustion and Flame
Chapter- 4Materials: Metal and Non Metal
Chapter- 1 Crop Production and Management
Chapter- 15 Some
Natural Phenomena
Chapter- 16
Light
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Chapter- 10
Reaching the age
of Adolescence
Chapter- 13
Sound
Chapter- 5
Coal and Petroleum
Chapter- 9 Reproduction in Animals
Chapter- 14 Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Chapter- 7 Conservation of Plants and Animals
Chapter- 17 Stars and The Solar System
Chapter- 18 Pollution of Air and Water
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Pen and Paper Pen and Paper Pen and Paper Pen and Paper
G C Public School Social Science Grade 8
Hands on learning
LDDIM E10 years to 13 years
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
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History
History
Civics
Civics
Geography
Geography
History
History
Civics
Civics
Geography
Geography
History
History
Civics
Civics
Geography
Geography
History
History
Civics
Civics
Geography
Geography
Project Work (Summer Holidays) + Quiz+ Hands on Learning +
DiscussionHands on learning Hands on learning
Chapter-2From Trade to TerritoryChapter 3Ruling the Countryside
Chapter-1Indian Constitution
Chapter-1Resources
Chapter-1Introduction to History: How, where and when
Chapter- 2Understanding Secularism
Chapter- 6Human Resources
Chapter- 4 Tribal, Dikus and The Vision of a Golden AgeChapter 5 When people Rebel 1857 and afterChapter- 7 Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners
Chapter- 3 Why do we need a Parliament?
Chapter- 2 Land, Soil, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
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Chapter- 4 Understanding Laws
Chapter-9Women, Caste andReform
Chapter- 10 The Changing World ofVisual Art
Chapter- 5 JudiciaryChapter- 6Understanding our Criminal Justice System
Chapter- 3
Mineral and Power
Resources
Chapter- 4
Agriculture
Chapter- 6 Colonialism and The CityChapter- 8 Civilizing the "Native",Educating the Nation
Chapter- 7 Understanding Marginalisation
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Chapter-8Confronting Marginalisation
Case Study in PPT: Disaster and its Management
Chapter- 11 The Making The National Movement 1870's – 1947 Chapter- 12 India after Independence
Chapter- 9 Public FacilitiesChapter- 10 Law and Social Justice
Chapter- 5 Industries
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Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4Fitness and Fun
Nutrition and Hygiene
Safety Growing up
G C Public School Healthy Me Grade 8
Quiz
Activity Activity Activity Activity
LDDIM E10 years to 13 years
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
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Quiz Quiz Quiz
Fitness and Fun, Nutrition, Safety, Hygiene and Growing Up
Understanding the importance of Hygiene:•Why should I care about germs?•Hand washing Gastrointestinal
infections and diarrhea
Understanding the importance of nutrition: •What are food labels•Figuring out fats and calories in food labels•The Food Plate•Smart Supermarket Shopping•Smart Snacking•Secrets to Healthy Snacking
•How much Food should I eat?•School Lunch•The Power of Packing•Eating Well while Eating Out
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•Spread the word•Is this the way we wash our hands•Read and understand food labels•Fast Food Freddy•What's for Lunch•Snack Shopping List•See through the Labels•Pack a snack•Kids café•Decisions! Decisions!•What's for Breakfast•Breakfast Books•Story Map
Healthy Snacking
Understanding the importance of Safety through the following articles:•Bike Safety•Testing on The Move•Dealing with Falls•Concussions•Food Safety•Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea•Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips•Cyber bullying
Bike SafetyOnline Safety & Cyber bullying
•My Bike Tag
•Safety Dance
•Food Smarts
•Grocery Shopping 101
•Don't Go Jo!
•Everyone's Involved
Understanding the process of Growing Up and Ways of Handling the Conflicts that come with it:•What does it mean to be friend?•Coping with Cliques•Dealing with Bullying•I hurt my friends feelings•What should I do?•How can I improve my self esteem•Internet Safety•Talking to the doctor•Talking with your parents & teachers•How can I deal with my Anger•5 ways to disagree (Respectfully)
•Compassion is Passion
•Exploring the Stuff
•Working it out
•Acts of Kindness
•Raise a Red Flag
•Make Over
•Friendship Bill of
Rights & Responsibilities
•You can't embarrass Emily
Overcoming Conflict
Understanding the importance ways of fitness, safety and sportsmanship through the followingdiscussion:•Why exercise is wise?•What is sport safety?•Are video games good or bad?•What if I don't like sports?•Dealing with sports injury•Dehydration•What is sportsmanship?•Handling sports pressure and competition •Safe in sun•Qualities of good coach•Bike safety•Swimming safety
Fitness and Exercise
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•Competition Island or screen•Coaching for safety•Yum, Yum... Safety cereal•Sportsmanship in action•Respect for the game
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