NEW INDIA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, PANCHKULA

SUMMER VACATION ASSIGNMENT 2024

CLASS – VIII

School reopens on July 04, 2024

Dearest Students,

Greetings from NISSS!

Summer vacation brings with it a much-needed break from the busy school schedule. It is a time for
relaxation and enjoyment, and when used creatively, it can also be a valuable learning experience.
With this in mind, we have designed a series of exciting and fun projects and assignments to
enhance your learning skills, help you better understand various concepts, and improve your
academic performance. These assignments are intended to help you revise and reinforce what you
have learned during the school year, while also expanding your knowledge. In short, our Summer
Vacation Assignment is meant to be a meaningful and creative exercise.

Important Note:

➢ These projects and assignments will be assessed as a Subject Enrichment Activity and
added to your Portfolio.
➢ Please submit the Projects, Models and Assignments to your Class Teacher till 8th July i.e.
Monday.

Enjoy your summer break and make the most of this opportunity to learn and grow!

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 HABITS TO IMBIBE DURING SUMMER VACATION

Dear Students,
Summer vacation is a great time to have fun and learn new things. Here are some habits that you should try:
1. Read Every Day
➢ Why: Improves your imagination and vocabulary.
➢ How: Read storybooks or comics for 15-20 minutes daily.
2. Stay Active
➢ Why: Keeps you healthy and energetic.
➢ How: Play outside, ride your bike, or skip rope for 30 minutes daily.
3. Eat Healthy Foods
➢ Why: Helps you grow strong.
➢ How: Eat fruits, vegetables, and drink lots of water.
4. Help at Home
➢ Why: Teaches responsibility.
➢ How: Tidy your room or set the table.
5. Try New Hobbies
➢ Why: Fun and educational.
➢ How: Try drawing, painting, or gardening.
6. Spend Time in Nature
➢ Why: Makes you feel happy and calm.
➢ How: Go for walks or play in the garden.
7. Learn Something New
➢ Why: Exciting and fun.
➢ How: Learn new words or simple science experiments or hobbies that makes your excited.
8. Have Fun and Relax
➢ Why: Important for happiness.
➢ How: Play games and spend time with family.
Tips for Parents
➢ Encourage Reading: Read together daily.
➢ Promote Activity: Plan outdoor play.
➢ Healthy Eating: Involve kids in meal prep.
➢ Routine: Balance fun and learning.

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 LINKS AND STEPS TO ACCESS THE DIGITAL CONTENT

Here are the Links to access the Digital Content of different subjects for better understandings and
revision of the concepts taught in the class:

ENGLISHVILLE-8
➢ Ch-1 Lockdown and a Teenager (Poem)
https://qrcodes.pro/1FwjE7pme5B
➢ Ch-2 The Girl on the Train
https://qrcodes.pro/7FPiao21VZ
➢ Ch-3 My Big Brother
https://qrcodes.pro/4uSAdImoF5N
➢ Ch-4 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Poem)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ACi5y7c9CkA&feature=youtu.be

QR GRAMMAR AND CREATIVE WRITING-8, QR MATHEMATICS STANDARD-8

AND QR SCIENCE STANDARD-8
STEP I: Download and install the ‘Allern Active’ App from Google Play Store (for android users) or Apple
App Store (for IOS users).
STEP II: Complete Registration.
STEP III: Tap on activate a new workbook, on the Home page of the App and follow the instructions on
the screen.
Scan any QR code of any chapter from inside the book you have purchased and want to
activate.
STEP IV: App will display the Grade and Subject of the book.
Continue further by tapping ‘Proceed’ or ‘Cancel’.
STEP V: Scratch the sticker available on the book’s cover page to reveal the Unique Activation Code
(UAC).
Enter the UAC in the text field correctly. Please note the code is case sensitive.
Tap on the ‘Submit’ option.
STEP VI: Tap on the OK button to return to the Home screen.
STEP VII: You will see the list of subject and the grade available on the Home Screen. To access your
book(s), tap on the book cover icon to see all the videos and worksheets.

NEW TRENDS IN SOCIAL STUDIES-8

STEP I: Open Google lens and scan the QR code given on the Social Science Book cover (backside).
STEP II: Open the link that appears and download the evergreen e-learning app from the Google Play store.
STEP III: Sign up and register as student. Fill the necessary details and register yourself on app.
STEP IV: Select your subject and then book from the book list.
STEP V: Select a particular Chapter from Chapter list and browse the content related to that Chapter.

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 SUMMER VACATION ASSIGNMENT
➢ Solve Periodic Test-1 Question Papers of English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science in your
respective notebooks.
➢ Do English and Hindi homework in their respective notebooks.
➢ Do Mathematics homework on A4 sheet.
➢ Read your favourite English and Hindi Stories and share your reading experience with the parents.

ENGLISH

➢ Solve Periodic Test-1 English in your notebook.

1. TRAVELOGUE:
Summer Vacation is the most awaited time for students to travel to different places and make memories that
last a life time. Create a Travelogue (Photo Album) and pen down your experience.
2. ITS TALK TIME:
Read Chapters 1 and 2 to enhance speaking skills. There will be an Enrichment Activity based on these
chapters after summer vacation.
3. SUPPLEMENTARY READER: ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’
Read chapter- 1 to chapter - 4 thoroughly and frame five questions from each chapter and answer those
questions in your notebook.
4. Read the passage thoroughly and answer the provided questions in your notebook. Write your answers
in complete sentences. Check your answers for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Make sure
your answers are clear and complete.
In the early 21st century, the world witnessed an unprecedented acceleration in technological
advancements. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has
revolutionized industries, economies, and the very fabric of society. AI, with its capacity to process and
analyze vast amounts of data, has enabled breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to finance,
while IoT has connected billions of devices, creating an ecosystem where data flows seamlessly between
the physical and digital realms.
One of the most profound impacts of these technologies has been on the labor market. Automation,
powered by AI, has the potential to perform tasks previously deemed exclusive to human capabilities. This
shift has led to both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, it has created new job categories and
improved productivity; on the other hand, it has rendered certain jobs obsolete, raising concerns about
unemployment and the future of work. The dichotomy of technological progress is evident in the ways
societies must navigate the ethical and economic implications of this new era.
Moreover, the ubiquity of data collection has sparked intense debates about privacy and security. With
every click, swipe, and interaction, individuals contribute to an ever-expanding reservoir of data. While
this data can drive innovation and enhance user experiences, it also poses risks if mishandled. Data
breaches and unauthorized surveillance have become prominent issues, prompting calls for stricter
regulations and robust cybersecurity measures.
Environmental considerations also intersect with technological growth. The production and disposal of
electronic devices contribute to pollution and resource depletion. However, technology also holds the
promise of mitigating environmental damage through advancements in renewable energy, smart grids, and
efficient resource management systems. The balance between exploiting technological benefits and
minimizing ecological harm is a critical challenge for sustainable development.

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In essence, the rapid technological evolution of the 21st century presents a complex tapestry of opportunities and
dilemmas. Societies must strive to harness the benefits of innovation while addressing the ethical, economic, and
environmental challenges that accompany this transformation.
Answer the following questions:
a) What are the main technological advancements discussed in the passage?
b) How has AI impacted various fields according to the passage?
c) What dichotomy does technological progress present in the labor market?
d) What concerns arise from the ubiquity of data collection?
e) How do data breaches and unauthorized surveillance affect individuals?
f) What environmental impacts are associated with technological growth?
g) In what ways can technology help mitigate environmental damage?
h) What is the critical challenge for sustainable development mentioned in the passage?
i) Summarize the overall message of the passage in one sentence.
j) Why is it important for societies to address the ethical, economic, and environmental challenges posed by
technological advancements?

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 HINDI

➢ Solve Periodic Test-1 Hindi in your notebook.

1- fuEufyf[kr vifBr xn~;ka'k dks /;kuiwoZd i<+dj blds vk/kkj ij lokZf/kd mi;qä mRrj okys fodYi pqudj
fyf[k,%
v#f.kek flUgk ,d ,slh fodykax yM+dh gSa] ftUgksaus viuh 'kkjhfjd v{kerk ds ckotwn igyh
^Hkkjrh; fodykax ,ojsLV fotsrk* efgyk gksus dk xkSjo çkIr fd;kA igys og us'kuy o‚yhc‚y
pkSafi;u FkhaA lu~ 2011 esa os jsyxkM+h ls ;k=k dj jgh FkhaA mlesa dqN cnek'k p<+dj ywV&ikV djus
yxsA fojks/k djus ij cnek'kksa us mUgsa pyrh xkM+h ls /kDdk ns fn;k vkSj mlh le; lkeus ls nwljh
xkM+h vk jgh Fkh] ftlls Vdjkdj os iVfj;ksa ij fxj xbZA ,d iSj iwjh rjg dV x;k vkSj nwljs dh
gfì;k¡ ckgj fudy vkbaZA ;w¡ gh iwjh jkr os iM+h jghaA lqcg xk¡ookyksa us mUgsa ikl ds ftyk vLirky
esa HkrhZ djk fn;k] tgk¡ fcuk csgks'kh dh nok ds mUgksua s v‚ijs'ku djk;kA ckn esa [ksy& ea=h ds vkns'k
ij ,El esa budk bykt pykA 'kkjhfjd nnZ ds lkFk&lkFk eu esa nqfu;k }kjk fd, x, O;ogkj dk
nnZ vkSj [ksy ds fcuk thus dk nnZ >syrh gqbZ ml ;qorh us r; fd;k fd og ,ojsLV fot; djsxhA
ftlus lquk] f[kYyh gh mM+kbZA ifjokj dks muds lius ij fo'okl FkkA ,ojsLV fotsrk cpsaæh iky us
gkSlyk c<+k;k vkSj viwoZ /kS;Z] bPNk'kfä ,oa yxu ds cy ij o"kZ 2013 esa mUgksaus ;g dj fn[kk;kA
¼i½ çLrqr xn~;ka'k esa fdl lkgfld yM+dh dh ppkZ dh xbZ gS\
¼d½ v#f.kek flUgk ¼[k½ nhfidk
¼x½ iwf.kZek xksLokeh ¼?k½ lk{kh efyd
¼ii½ igys os dkSu&lk [ksy [ksyrh Fkha\
¼d½ QqVc‚y ¼[k½ o‚yhcky
¼x½ fØdsV ¼?k½ Vsful
¼iii½ nq?kZVuk gksus ds ckn ioZrkjksg.k ds fy, fu.kZ; ds ckn fdlus mudk gkSlyk c<+k;k\
¼d½ lk;uk usgoky us ¼[k½ lkfu;k fetkZ us
¼x½ cNsæa h iky us ¼?k½ lk{kh efyd us
¼iv½ v#f.kek flUgk us fdl o"kZ ,ojsLV ij fot; çkIr dh\
¼d½ o"kZ 2013 esa ¼[k½ o"kZ 2012 esa
¼x½ o"kZ 2014 esa ¼?k½ o"kZ 2017 esa
¼v½ fuEufyf[kr dFku ¼A½ rFkk dkj.k ¼R½ dks /;kuiwoZd if<+, vkSj dksbZ ,d lgh fodYi pqudj fyf[k,%
dFku ¼A½: v#f.kek flUgk us r; fd;k fd og ,ojsLV fot; djsxhA
dkj.k ¼R½: ftlus ;g lquk] mlus v#f.kek flUgk dh f[kYyh mM+kbZA
¼d½ dFku ¼A½ rFkk dkj.k ¼R½ nksuksa xyr gSaA
¼[k½ dFku ¼A½ xyr gS] ysfdu dkj.k ¼R½ lgh gSA
¼x½ dFku ¼A½ lgh gS] ysfdu dkj.k ¼R½ mldh xyr O;k[;k djrk gSA
¼?k½ dFku ¼A½ rFkk dkj.k ¼R½ nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dkj.k ¼R½ dFku ¼A½ dh lgh O;k[;k djrk gSA

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2- ifj;kstuk dk;Z
i½ Hkkjr dh çeq[k ufn;ksa dh muds LFkku ds uke ds lkFk egRRork dks fyf[k,A

3- jpukRed ys[ku
i=
i½ vius fon~;ky; ds ç/kkukpk;Z dks i= fyf[k, ftlesa lgikBh ds ç'kaluh; vkSj lkgliw.kZ O;ogkj
ds fy, mls lEekfur djus dk vuqjks/k dhft,A
vFkok
ii½ c<+rs gq, vijk/kksa dh jksdFkke ds fy, Fkkuk/;{k dks i= fyf[k,A

4- foKkiu
i½ iqjkuh dkj cspus ls lacaf/kr ,d foKkiu cukb,A
vFkok
ii½ ySiV‚i cspus ds fy, ,d foKkiu cukb,A

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 MATHEMATICS

➢ Solve Periodic Test-1 Mathematics in your notebook.

1. Complete Ch- 1, Ch- 2, Ch-3 in QR Book and in Marks Booster.

PROJECT WORK TO BE ADDED IN THE PORTFOLIO:

TOPIC: Prepare a working model of Number System.

https://youtu.be/4f-uJkZfYEQ

*Note: The above link is for the reference purpose. Use your own creativity.

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 SCIENCE

➢ Solve Periodic Test-1 Science in your notebook.

PROJECT WORK TO BE ADDED IN THE PORTFOLIO:
TOPIC: Make a working model on ELECTROSCOPE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV1epUe3xqw
➢ Solve periodic test in your science notebook
➢ Revise PT syllabus.

*Note: The above link is for the reference purpose. Use your own creativity.

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 SOCIAL SCIENCE

➢ Solve Periodic Test-1 Social Science in your notebook.

SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY- Poster making:- On an A4 size sheet make a poster on the
following topics (any one).
Conservation of wildlife
OR
Conservation of water resources
(You can use poster colours, sketch pens, brush pens or crayons to colour it).

*Note: The above picture is for the reference purpose. Use your own creativity.

PROJECTS FOR CBSE EXPRESSION SERIES- 2024

➢ Write an Essay (400 words) or make a Painting (A4 size Sheet) or a Poem on ANY ONE of the given topics:
My Views to make Exams Stress Free
OR
2 Lessons I learnt in my Class that helped in my daily life

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 FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

1. Celebrate Father’s Day by making a Photo frame with the help of your mother and paste yours and your
father’s photograph in the same.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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