Academic Year:2023-24

Formative Assessment

World of Work

Class IX

 Please check that this question paper contains 3 pages

 There are 2 questions which students need to attempt
 Please check that this question paper contains a presentation task

General Instructions:

 All questions are compulsory.

 In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
 Take support of your facilitator/teacher in creating the StoryMap on ArcGIS.
 Submit your StoryMap link via the designated platform by 19th February, 2024.
Task 1:

Create your own StoryMap:

For the project work, you can create a StoryMap on any topic of your choice on the ArcGIS. To
get you started -some topics that you may want to explore for creating your StoryMap.

Some Ideas for your StoryMap

 Some famous Eateries of your neighbourhood

Location of each eatery on the map, short description, images of items it is famous for, a
short video interview with the owner and much more.

Famous landmarks of Delhi or any other city

This one is easy, just like the Monuments of Delhi web-map!

 Tree species in your neighbourhood

Neighbourhood’s location, images of some prominent trees (like that old Banyan tree under
which you used to play as a kid with your friends), short description about their leaves,
flowers and fruits along with images and much more.

 Delhi Metro
A short history of Metro in Delhi, overview in terms of total length, Map of Delhi Metro
Lines, famous places / landmarks on each line with their description and images, short video
of you travelling in the Metro and interviews with other users.

 Religious landmarks of the city

Another variant of the Monuments of Delhi web-map!

 Venues where your favourite cricketer has scored centuries

Who is your favourite cricketer, which place is he/she from, location of each venue where
he/she has scored tons, a bit about the venue, name, capacity, records etc.

 Flora and fauna of Delhi Ridge

What is Delhi Ridge, where is it located, some basic facts like area covered, prominent plant
and tree species along with photographs and descriptions, main animal and bird species
along with pictures and if possible, sounds and videos!

 Famous cuisine from each Indian state

Map of India, zooming in on to each state and images and perhaps videos of the signature
food item.

 Places (cities/villages etc.) explored in your favourite novel

A bit about your favourite author and his/her work that you like the most, places in that
work, their location and descriptions and so much more…
Detailed Instructions:
1. Topic Selection: Choose a topic that aligns with your interest.
2. Research: Conduct thorough research on your topic. Gather relevant data, historical
facts, images, and videos.
3. Creating the StoryMap:
 Step 1: Log in to ArcGIS and select the 'Create a StoryMap' option.
 Step 2: Choose a layout that best fits your topic.
 Step 3: Add your researched data, including maps, images, and videos.
 Step 4: Write descriptive texts to provide context and information.
 Step 5: Customise the design to make your StoryMap visually appealing.
4. Presentation: Ensure that your StoryMap is clear, informative, and engaging. Pay
attention to the flow of information and visual aesthetics.