ENGLISH Students built upon their previous knowledge of the concepts they already knew in Grammar. They delved deeper and were familiarised with various kinds of nouns and pronouns. All types of nouns like abstract, collective and gender were introduced through a tuning in game. The learning of the concepts were consolidated through book exercises and follow up practice work in the notebook. This concept further led to the introduction of Pronouns. Taking forward the basic knowledge students got familiar with various types of pronouns with emphasis on identification and application. Activities using songs and team games enabled the strengthening of the concept along with practice exercises in the notebook and workbook. In Literature, students made connections with the concept of mythology and shared some tales from Indian Mythology. It was taken forward by referring to the comprehension worksheet which was about Greek myth. The students further associated to it through story narration and discussion of the chapter - The Flight of Icarus. The language aspect of this context was revised through comprehension questions, glossary, spellathon and new vocabulary. Mathematics In their Math lessons, students were grouped and they shared what they already knew about Indian and International Place value system. This was later shared with their peers. Taking cue from there, the facilitator introduced them to the differences between Indian and International Place Value systems. Finding the equivalent in these two number systems, comparing & ordering of big numbers was a challenging task for the students. Rounding off numbers was done through number line and poem which made it easy for them to round off numbers while estimating. Student’s understanding of Number Systems was assessed through a class test. They utilized their understanding of number systems to add big numbers. Science Students learnt about bones and joints by performing various exercises. They visited the Science lab to learn about the skeletal system with the help of the skeleton model. Students enjoyed solving the skeleton puzzle by putting the cut-outs together to form the skeletal model. They also visited the science lab to understand the muscular system with the help of the muscular system model from the science lab. Their understanding was strengthened further when they watched a video of the musculo-skeletal system and how it works. The culmination of this was done by way of answering questions in their notebooks. Social Science Students understood the concept of migration and its types i.e. immigration and emigration. They were able to analyse the causes for emigration and immigration. An engaging fun activity was done to explain the factors influencing Migration in which students were divided in 3 different groups and were asked to collect the data from teachers by asking them if they have migrated ever and the factors/reasons for that migration. The data/information collected by students was collated and discussed in class along with push and pull factors influencing migration. हिंदी कक्षा पाँचवीं के छात्रों ने अप्रैल माह के पहले दिन स्वपरिचय और विद्यालय के अनुशासनात्मक अनिवार्य गुणों व नियमों के विषय में जानकारियाँ प्राप्त की। राष्ट्रगान, प्रारूपलेखन , १ से ५० तक हिंदी में संख्यांक और संख्याशब्द लेखन सीखा । वर्णवृक्ष नामक गतिविधि के द्वारा स्वर-व्यंजनवर्णों का ध्वनितंत्र के माध्यम से परिचय प्राप्त किया। द्वित्वाक्षर , पंचमाक्षर ,संयुक्ताक्षर और रेफपदेन को वर्णविच्छेद द्वारा वर्तनी ज्ञान प्राप्त किया ।(कविता-सुमन एक उपवन के) का कवितापाठवाचन, कठिन शब्दार्थ-वाक्यप्रयोग, आशय स्पष्टीकरण , श्रुतलेखन और प्रश्नोत्तर करते हुए पद्यांशावबोधन विधा सीखी। गतिविधि के द्वारा प्रकृति के उपादानों का महत्व चित्रावली में संजोया । स्वरचित कवितालेखन विधा के द्वारा प्रकृति चित्रण किया।पर्यावरण सुरक्षा और जल जीवन पर नारे लेखन , कविता लेखन करते हुए छात्रों ने पृथ्वी दिवस का आयोजन किया। जिसमें नन्हें छात्रों का प्रयास अत्यधिक गुणवत्तापूर्ण और प्रशंसनीय रहा। French After the initial introduction, the students were able to introduce themselves and use simple greetings as a first communication in the French language. They were also able to identify the numbers along with days of the week and months of the year. An audio visual video was played to make them “écoutez et répétez” (listen and repeat) the pronunciation of the above. They enjoyed the creative task of making the French Flag in class. German The beginning of the session was quite interesting for the children.The introduction to the language was done through a video on greetings and the alphabet song. The students are well versed with the basic introduction in German language. They were excited about the creative task of making the German Flag. They are thorough with the numbers (0-31), days of the week and months, the reinforcement of which will be done by a calendar making activity. They will also be introduced to German culture in the month of May 2019. ICT In chapter 3 –Managing Files and Folders, the students explored several features of Windows, managing files and folders, moving or copying them from one location to another, deleting and restoring them back or searching them when their location is not known. They also got hands on experience of windows Explorer. Western Music Students were introduced to dynamic symbols in music. They understood how the symbols are interpreted and implemented. They were explained the twelve notes in western music and notes value with clapping and fun ways. Indian Music Grade V learnt about classical musical instruments and vocal practices to improve their singing voice. They attempted Saraswati vandan based on raag . They were acquainted with the classification of Indian musical instruments like Tanpora, Harmonium, Swartarang and Tabla. Art and Pottery Students were introduced to art materials and the techniques of using them, They learnt how to draw a human face. On the occasion of Earth Day ,they enthusiastically made posters thus integrating the lesson with the social and environmental cause. Drama In the introductory class, students were acquainted with acting skill and its various forms. A discussion was held about the Nau Ras in acting. The emphasis was laid on speech and the moods. The following classes were focused on Situational Acting making student more confident while expressing their thoughts through acting. Physical Education Students were introduced to the sport of Squash. They were introduced made to the basic rules and the markings on the squash court. The objective of the lesson was to make sure that everyone is able to grasp the racket properly and work on their grip. The next step was to make contact with the ball. They also learnt the nuances of the court movement to be followed in the game of squash. Life Skills In this lesson , the School Counsellor introduced herself as a facilitator who is there to help / guide the students related to time management, behavioural issues among other things. Under the theme Me and Myself , students worked on creating positive self-image. A case study was presented to them post which students got into a group discussion to understand building positive self-image. Some strategies were shared to deal with anxiety, anger, fear and how to relax our body & mind in difficult situations. There were sessions on “Have You Filled a Bucket Today? and “A Guide to Daily Happiness" organised for the students. This was taken from a book by Carol McCloud, where children are encouraged to express kindness and love. The author uses the metaphor of how every individual is born with an invisible bucket, which represents their emotional health (or happiness quotient). This session teaches the students and everyone how just by saying kind words to others, not only can we fill their buckets, but we will fill our own as well. Students develop sense of gratitude towards everyone around them. This session also was to teach the students to learn to think positive and spread positive vibe around and cultivating healthy atmosphere. The link for the story is given for reference : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEg38zCOMgk Post this a brainstorming session was conducted, where the students had to fill in each other's bucket by adding their thoughts.
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Bibhakar Kumar
5/14/2019 07:25:45 am
The blog is very good initiative and a great effort to connect the parents with day today happenings at the school.
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