MAHARAJA AGARSAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT FOR CLASS- IX

FOR SESSION 2014
ENGLISH
TASK-1)
Differences of opinions hath cost many millions of lives for instance, whether flesh be bread, or bread be
flesh;.........Neither are any wars so furious and bloody, or of so long continuance, as those occasioned by
difference in opinion. What satirical attack did Swift want to inflict in the novel Gullivers TravelsWrite
an opinion column like those that appear on the editorial page of the newspaperfrom the point of view of one
of: the character/author/ reader. Focusing on why we should accept people who are not like us.
Roll no 1-15 will choose (character)
Roll no 16-30 will choose (author)
Roll no 31-49 will choose (reader)
(b) Attempt online quizzes based on GULLIVERS TRAVELS.
Links for on line quizzes:
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz160348125d028.html
http://www.funtrivia.com/html5/index.cfm?qid=160348
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gulliver/quiz.html
TASK-2)
(a) Go to the link givenbelowand attempt online quizzes based on grammar:
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/

Direct & Indirect Speech

Indirect speech (15)

Passive voice:
Passive (15)
Passive (2) (14).
( b) Go to the link givenbelow watch videos and attempt activities based on language.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/word
Stephen explores the ancient city of Oxford and meets some girls who are studying at the
University.
Rob the teacher talks about using the word 'like' as filler.
Nick visits Oxford University and the London School of Economics and talks to some students to
find out what it's like to study in the UK .Do the Preparation task first. Then watch the video. Next
go to Task and do the activity.
Get the print out of screenshots and scorecards of all quizzes.( activities)
NOTE: Given tasks should be done in English fair note book.
RUBRIC TASK-1
S.NO

CATEGORY

Presentation

5 MARKS
.Very well
organized,
Qualitative,
out of the box
ideas with
numerous
details and
conclusions.

4MARKS
.Very well
organized,
qualitative
Ideas with
many details
and
conclusions.

3MARKS
.Fairly
organised
ideas
with some
details and
conclusions.

2MARKS
.Displays ideas
not very
impressively
With very
clear details
and
conclusion.

1MARK
.Weakly
organized
ideas with no
details and
conclusion.

Content
2

Accuracy

S.NO
1

CATEGORY
SCORE

5 MARKS
85-100

Very
thoughtful
Interpretation
and connection
with novel
expressions.
.Originality of
work
Displayed very
effectively.
No
grammatical,
spelling and
punctuation
errors.

Thoughtful
interpretation
and connection
good
expressions.
.Originality of
work
displayed
effectively.

1- 3
grammatical,
Spelling and
punctuation
errors.
TASK -2

4MARKS
65-84

.. Fair
thoughtful
interpretation
and connection
with less clear
expressions.
.Originality of
work
displayed
Fairly.
4-6
grammatical,
Spelling and
punctuation
errors.

3MARKS
51-64

..Partially
thoughtful
interpretation
and
connection.
Ideas not
expressed
clear.
.Work not
displayed
originally.
7-10
grammatical,
Spelling and
punctuation
errors.

2MARKS
35-50

Weak
interpretation ,
connection.
And
expressions.
.Originality of
ideas missing.

Many
grammatical
Spelling and
punctuation
errors.

1MARK
20-34

SCIENCE
Q1. Open the given link, watch the entire presentation, solve all the activities and take screen shots/ prints of
all the tasks you undertake.
http://www.eon-uk.com/EnergyExperience/702.htm
In case you are not able to open the link follow the below mentioned steps:
Google home page; type eon-uk; on the homepage find energy experience on lower left side; go to energy
activities(14-15); and finally electricity at your home.
Q2. After watching the presentation, take the reading of the electricity meter installed in your home for 5
consecutive days (take reading twice daily, once in the morning and once at night), note the number of
electrical appliances used during this time period in your home for each day separately in tabular form and
plot the data on graph and relate it to energy consumption of various electrical appliances and prepare a
report about our electrical consumptions and how to reduce them in your class work notebook. Add
following points to your report:

statement of problem
Procedure
Data collected
Data analysis
Results (conclude at the end and suggest methods to save electricity at home and in the school)
RUBRIC Q1
4

Accuracy

Not applicable

clearly corresponds to concept

represents concept

gross interpretation of reality

concept
understanding

shows
understanding of
key concepts

usually demonstrates
understanding

inadequately
demonstrates
understanding

poor understanding of concepts

Attempt

Not applicable

Completely and clearly

It is complete, although
signs of carelessness
may appear.

Incomplete attempt

RUBRIC Q2

Report

Written in complete sentences

with no steps missing from
suggested method.

Logical sequence with complete

sentences but missing some steps from
suggested method. Explanation is
absent

Procedure is absent, needs more steps

Conclusion

Clear statement and relates to

data

Clear statement but does not relate to

data

Unclear statement and does not relate to

data

MATHEMATICS
A number is a mathematical object use in counting and measuring. A notational symbol which represents a
number is called numeral. In mathematics, a number has been extended over the years to include such
numbers as 0, negative numbers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and complex numbers. Numbers can
have interesting patterns.
Numbers obtained by adding : Arithmetic Sequence
Numbers obtained by multiplying : Geometric Sequence
Square numbers: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81
Cube numbers : 1, 8, 27, 64,125, 216, 343, 512, 729.
Fibonacci Numbers: numbers obtained by adding previous two etc.
Fibonacci sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ...
A Sequence whose numbers are obtained by summing the preceding two numbers.
The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it.
The 2 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+1)
Similarly, the 3 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+2),and the 5 is (2+3),and so on!
Project Objective :
To explore Fibonacci numbers and their existence in nature.
The Fibonacci numbers are Nature's numbering system. They appear everywhere in Nature, from the leaf
arrangement in plants, to the pattern of the florets of a flower, the bracts of a pinecone, or the scales of a
pineapple. The Fibonacci numbers are therefore applicable to the growth of every living thing, including a
single cell, a grain of wheat, a hive of bees, and even all of mankind.
Plants do not know about this sequence - they just grow in the most efficient ways. Many plants show the
Fibonacci numbers in the arrangement of the leaves around the stem. Some pine cones and fir cones also
show the numbers, as do daisies and sunflowers. Sunflowers can contain the number 89, or even 144. Many
other plants, such as succulents, also show the numbers. Some coniferous trees show these numbers in the
bumps on their trunks. And palm trees show the numbers in the rings on their trunks.
In the case of tapered pinecones or pineapples, we see a double set of spirals one going in a
clockwise direction and one in the opposite direction. When these spirals are counted, the two sets are found
to be adjacent Fibonacci numbers.

As well, many flowers have a Fibonacci number of petals. Some, like this rose, also have Fibonacci,
or Golden Spiral, petal arrangements. Branching plants also exhibit Fibonacci numbers. Again, this design
provides the best physical accommodation for the number of branches, while maximizing sun exposure.

Task 1
1. Have an online look and find flowers with 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 petals. Write their names and paste
photograph aesthetically in your home work note book to explore Fibonacci numbers existence in nature.
2. Count the no. of florets (clockwise and anti clockwise) in the spiral of cauliflower.
3. Take a closer look at a single floret (break one off near the base of your cauliflower).It is a mini
cauliflower with its own little florets all arranged in spiral around the centre.Count the spiral in both
directions. How many are there?
4. What value do you learn from the nature to obey Fibonacci sequence? Write result (Q2 to Q4) in
yourhome work note book & pasteyour pics while doing the cauliflower activity in form of evidence.
Task 2
Play online game (Algebra meltdown &flower flower) also prepare a report. Take print out of your score
sheet.
http://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/games
RUBRIC FOR TASK-1
Parameters
Marks
Inquisitiveness to
know Fibonacci
numbers existence in
flowers&Way of
Presentation
Marks
Application of

Criteria
4
Child collects all
flower pics& write
name of flowers. Way
of presentation is
innovative and
interesting.
4
Shows complete

3
Child collects all
flower pics. Way of
presentation is either
innovative or
interesting.
3
Shows substantial

2
Child collects some
flower pics. Way of
presentation is in
regular way and
nothing new is
involved.
2
Response shows some

1
Child does not meet the
requirements of the
task. Way of
presentation is
distractingly messy or
very poorly designed.
1
Response shows a

knowledge to draw
conclusion in
cauliflower activity

Marks
Value

understanding of the
concept. Task is
complete in all respect
both questions and
evidences.
2
Student is able to
understand value and
follow in life.

understanding of the
concept. Task is
complete in respect of
questions and
evidences are not
pasted.
1.5
Student is able to
understand value but
does not follow in life.

understanding of the
concept. Questions
were not attempted
correctly but evidences
are pasted.
1
Student is able to draw
conclusion but not
relate from values.

complete lack of
understanding for the
concept. Questions
were not attempted
correctly and evidences
are not pasted.
.5
Student is not able to
draw conclusion.

RUBRIC FOR TASK-2

PARAMETER
Number of Attempts

5 MARKS
80%-100%
attempts made

4 MARKS
60%-80%
attempts made

3 MARKS
40%-60%
attempts made

2 MARKS
20%-40%
attempts made

Number of Correct
attempts

80%-100%
correct

60%-80%
correct

40%-60%
correct

20%-40% correct

1MARK
0%-20%
attempts
made
0%-20%
correct

SOCIAL SCIENCE
TASK 1: Are Global Institutions like UN democratic.
Explore and find facts:
Indian citizens need a separate (second) passport to visit Israel. Why? What is the duration of this
second passport?
Name the other countries for which this type of second passport is required to visit them.
What will happen if you get visa stamp of Israel on the main (first) passport? Why?
Is this type of provision of second passport only for India? If not, then name few other countries
which issue this type of second passport.
Now analyse the facts and find the following:
Is Israel a member of UN? How many member countries of UN do not recognise the state of Israel?
What is the main cause of Arab- Israeli conflict?
Explain the role of UN in solving this conflict.
NOTE: To be done in fair register.
TASK 2: WALK THE PLANK
Visit the following link:
www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/walk/index.shtml
Play three online history games according to your roll number on the mentioned site:
Roll No.
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
1 to 10
Rise of Adolf Hitler (by Ms.
The French Revolution
Rise in Germany (by Mr.
Canal)
(by E.C. Schoenlab)
S. Drew)
11 to 20
The Hyperinflation crisis in
Hitler & the origins of
The History of the USSR
Germany-1923 (by Mr. S. Drew) WWII (Ms. S. Clark)
(by Mr. CortneyTilson)
21 to 30
The Effects of the Treaty of
Nazi Propoganda (by
Hitlers rise to power (by
Versailles (by Mr. S. Drew)
Mr.Dolding)
Mr. Walker)
31 to 40
The French Revolution (by Mr.
Weimar Germany (by R. The History of Hitler (by
D. Buttacavoli)
Drew)
Mr. Holloway)
41 to 50
The History of the USSR (by Mr. The Nazis-taking power The French Revolution
CortneyTilson)
(by Mr. Humphreys)
(by Miss J. Norton)

 After every five questions, capture the screen shots (steps given below) of the score card and keep
them as an evidence of your score. Paste the print out of this document in your fair register.
Steps to capture the screen shots:
1. Press PrtSc (Print Screen) key. File will be copied.
2. Paste the file in Ms.Word or Power point sequentially.
RUBRIC TASK 1

Completion
Accuracy
Demonstrated
Knowledge

5
All questions
attempted
All questions are
correct.
Shows complete
understanding of the
questions and ideas.

4
6/7 of questions
attempted.
6/7 of questions are
correct.
Shows substantial
understanding of the
questions and ideas.

3
At least 1/2 of the
questions attempted.
Between 1/2 and 6/7 of
questions are correct.
Response shows some
understanding of the
question and ideas.

2
Less than 1/2 of all
questions attempted.
Less than 1/2 of all
questions are correct.
Response shows a
complete lack of
understanding for the
question and ideas.

TASK 2

Completion
Score card

5
All games played
Scored more than 85%

3
Two games played
Scored between 50% to 85%

1
One game played
Scored below 50%

GERMAN
Task 1: Sehtunhrt den Film Spielzeugland zu und antwortet auf den folgendenFragen in
eureHefte!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Wieheit der JungemitgoldeneHaare?

Wieheit der JungemitschwarzeHaare?
Was spielen die Jungenzusammen?
Werlehrt die Jungen?
Wogehen die Silberstein Familie?
Wie alt sind die Jungen?
Wersprichtmitdemjunge (golden Haare) an die Treppen?
Wohinmchte der Junge (golden Haare) reisen?
Wem hat die Mutter ausdem Zug abgeholt?

Assessment Criteria:
Correct answers of the provided question.
1. Correct sentence formation.
2. Right understanding of the audio book.
Task 2: Prsentierteine 5-Plakat-Kampagne zu den folgendenThemen:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Roll no. 1-8: Google glasses

Roll no. 9-16: 3D Printer
Roll no. 17-24: Drinkable Book
Roll no. 25-32: Google lenses
Roll no. 32-42: Volkswagen Nils

Assessment Criteria:
1. Apt pictorial depiction.
2. Right presentation in the class.

ICT
Create an Account on Online software Prezi ( a Presentation making Software). Make a Presentation on
following topics (any one)- 1. Nano technology- a new generation technology
2. Security issues in wireless technology.
Share your work on Google drive ID- mapshhw@gmail.com
Rubric
5

Organization

Information is
presented in logical,
interesting sequence

Difficult to follow
presentation, a
little interesting

No sequence of
information, not
much interesting.

Cannot understand
presentation, not
interesting.

Screen Design

Includes a variety of
graphics, text, and
animation that
exhibits a sense of
wholeness. Creative
use of navigational
tools and buttons

Information is
presented in
logical sequence,
quite interesting.
Includes a
variety of
graphics, text,
and animation.
Adequate use of
navigational
tools and buttons

Includes
combinations of
graphics and text,
but buttons are
difficult to
navigate.

Buttons or
navigational tools
usage is absent or
confusing.

Either confusing or
cluttered, barren or
stark presentation.

DANCE
Practice makes us perfect watch the suggested video twice and attempt the assigned tasksSuggested video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMYI0J3axD0Piece Of Me-.flv
Now attempt the tasks:1. Practice the five basic dance moves regularly for two weeks.
2. Focus on force, energy, beats
3. What problems did you face while learning the dance and what steps did you take to solve those
problems.
You must present this Western Dance Form live in the classroom, once the school reopens.
Assessment will be done on the basis of your performance.You will be also given an opportunity to train the
under privileged children under Udaan project.
Rubric
Grade
Sequence
of steps
Beat

D (5-1)
Beginning
Student demonstrates
incorrect dance steps.
Movements and the beat of
the music are out of step or
not synchronized.

C (6-7)
Satisfactory
Student can follow
portion of the dance
correctly.
Movements and beat is
inconsistent and it
fluctuates.

B (8-9)
Proficient
Student can follow
most of the dance
sequence correctly.
Movements and beat
are synchronized
most of the times.

A (10)
Excellent
Student demonstrates
the correct dance
sequences.
Movements and beat
are consistent and
synchronized
throughout the dance.

DRAWING
Make any One Painting Based on MEXICAN ART using any mix medium on imperial cartridge size
sheet or half ivory sheet.
Take reference from google Image search
Elements and
Principles of Art

Creativity/Originality

Effort/Preservance

A (2)
Planned carefully,
made several
sketches ,and
showed awareness
of the elements,
chose colour
scheme carefully ,
used space
effectively.

The student
explored several
choices before
selecting one;
generating many
ideas; tried unusual
combinations or
changes on several
ideas; made
connections to
previous
knowledge;
demonstrated
understanding
problem solving
skills.
The project was
continued until it
was complete as the
student could make
it; gave it effort far
beyond than
required; to pride in
going well beyond
the requirement

B (1.5)
The artwork
shows that the
student applied
the principles of
design while using
one or more
elements
effectively;
showed an
awareness of
filling the space
adequately.
The student tried a
few ideas for
selecting one; or
based his or her
work on someone
else's idea; made
decisions after
referring to one
source; solve the
problem in a
logical way.

C (1)
The student did the
assignment
adequately, yet it
shows lack of
planning and little
evidence while an
overall composition
was planned.

D (.5)
The assignment
was completed
and turned in, but
showed little
evidence of any
understanding of
the elements and
principles of art;
no evidence of
planning.

E (0)
The student did
the minimum of
the artwork was
never completed

The student tried a

idea, and help out
adequately, but it
lacked originality;
substituted
"symbols" for
personal
observation; might
have copied work.

The student fulfill

the assignment,
but gave no
evidence of trying
anything unusual.

The student
showed no
evidence of
original thought.

The student work

hard and
completed the
project, but with a
loom or little
effort it might
have been
outstanding.

The student
finished the project,
but it could have
been improved
with more effort;
adequate
interpretation of the
assignment, but
lacked finish; chose
an easy project and
did it indifferently.
The student
showed average
craftsmanship;
adequate, but not as
good as it could
have been, a bit
careless.

The project was

completed with
minimum effort

The student did

not finish the
work adequately

The student
showed below
average
craftsmanship,
lack of pride in
finished work.

The student
showed poor
craftsmanship;
evidence of lazy
this or lack of
understanding

Used skills and

techniques to a
minimum standard.

Minimum
application of
skills and
techniques,
unfinished work.

Did not meet

the expected

Skill

The artwork was

beautiful and
patiently done; it
was as good as hard
work could make it.

With a little more

effort, the work
could have been
outstanding; lacks
the finishing
touches.

Use of Techniques

Used skills and

techniques in new
ways, followed
directions
requirements.

Used skills and

techniques
appropriately.

ART AND CRAFT

Mini BASKET
Students will watch the video, follow the instructions and prepare a basket using plastic bottle & laces.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PiruMuq7u5E

10

Design,
elements and
principles

Planned
carefully,
madethe
required
sketches, and
showed an
awareness of
the elements
and
principles of
design; chose
color scheme
carefully,
used space
effectively.
The artwork
was beautiful
and patiently
done; it was
as good as
hard work
could make it

2.0

Craftsmanship

The project
was
continued
until it was
complete as
the student
could make
it; gave it
effort far
beyond that
required; to
pride in going
well beyond
the
requirement.

3.0

Followed
submission
time

Submitted the
desire H.W
on time/ First
week

2.0

Creativity

3.0

7
RUBRIC

The artwork
shows that
the student
applied the
principles of
design while
using one or
more
elements
effectively;
showed an
awareness of
filling the
space
adequately.
With a little
more effort,
the work
could have
been
outstanding;
lacks the
finishing
touches.
The student
worked hard
and
completed
the project,
but with a
loom or
effort it
might have
been
outstanding.

1.5

The student
did the
assignment
adequately, yet
it shows lack
of planning
and little
evidence that
an overall
composition
was planned

1.0

2.5

2.0

Did not
submit the
work on
time/ Second
week

1.5

The student
showed
average
craftsmanship;
adequate, but
not as good as
it could have
been, a bit
careless.
The student
finished the
project, but it
could have
been improved
with more
effort;
adequate
interpretation
of the
assignment,
but lacking
finishes; chose
an easy project
and did it
indifferently.
Late
submission of
work/ Third
week

1.5

3.5

1.25

The
assignment
was
completed and
turned in, but
showed little
evidence of
any
understanding
of the
elements and
principles of
art; no
evidence of
planning.
The student
showed below
average
craftsmanship,
lack of pride
in finished
work

0.5

The student
did the
minimum or
the artwork
was never
completed.

.25

1.0

The student
showed poor
lack of
understanding.

0.5

1.0

The project
was
completed
with
minimum
effort.

0.5

The student
did not finish
the work
adequately.

.25

1.0

Submitted the
work after
being
persuaded/
Fourth week

0.5

Submitted the
work but not
the good one /
Very late

.25

MUSIC
Q.1 Learn one light music form out of the following (e.g.,Geet, Bhajan and Ghazal).
Record it in your own voice in CD/DVD with background music
Follow these steps to record.
1. Record instrumental track of the chosen song.
2. Then record your voice on the same instrumental music/track
Voice Quality

5
Child has good
sense of time and
tune

Knowledge of
Beats

Child has a good

sense of rhythm
and keeps pace
with the beats

Quality of
composition

Complete
knowledge of
composition and
phrasing

RUBRIC
4
Child has a sense
of tune

3
Child has a sense
of time and some
times goes off
keys.
Child has some
sense of Rhythm &
sometimes loses
pace with the beat.

Child has a good

sense of rhythm
and sometimes
falters in keeping
pace with the beat
Much thought and
effort given to
composition

Some thought and

effort given to
composition

2
Child has a sense
of time but often
goes off keys

1
Child does not
have much sense
of music

Child has sense of

rhythm &
sometimes goes off
the beat and can
not make it up
Almost no effort
and thought given
to singing
musically

Does not have the

sense of rhythm at
all

No effort made to
sing musically

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Write about staff notation.

Importance/role of staff notation in instrumental music.
Draw common symbols and signs used in staff notation.

Content

Presentation

Excellent (4)

Very Good (3)

Good (2)

The work displays

comprehensive and
extensive research on
staff notation.
The symbols, signs
drawn are absolutely
accurate and clear.

The work displays

good research on staff
notation.

The work displays fair

research on staff
notation.

Needs Improvement
(1)
The work displays
negligible research on
staff notation.

The symbols, signs

drawn are mostly
accurate and clear.

The symbols, signs are

somewhat accurate &
clear.

The symbols, signs

drawn are hardly
accurate or clear.

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