ST. XAVIER’S SR. SEC .

SCHOOL, SIRSA
Summer Holiday Homework of Class X (2024- 2025)
ENGLISH 1. Project work
You have just read two poems of Robert Frost . Make a detailed project
on this American poet highlighting the following topics:-
(a) biography (b)work
(c) awards and recognition
(d) legacy and culture influence
(e) Short poems ( critical analysis)
2. Topic for speaking (2-3 mins)
(a) Ensuring safe and sustainable environment for the next generation
(Roll no 1 to 10)
(b) Promoting a reading culture :
Encouraging reading habits in society (Roll no 11 to 20)
(c)The Digital Divide: Bridging the gap for equal access to technology
(Roll no 21 to 30)
(d) The role of yoga and meditation in India culture and its global
impact (Roll no 31 to 40)
3. Writing skills:-Write letters on the following topics( 2 examples
each)-
1. Placing an order
2. Enquiry letter
MATHS  Do the assignments of ch 1,2,3,4,5 and 14 given on school App.
 Complete lab manual related to Ch.1,2,3,4,5, & 14.
SCIENCE Completion of Lab Manual (As per CBSE syllabus)
L LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. A. Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal
2. indicator:
(i) D (i) Dilute Hydrochloric Acid (ii) Dilute NaOH solution

(iii) (iii) Dilute Ethanoic Acid solution (iv) Lemon juice

(v) Water (vi) Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution
(v ) B. Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) on the
basis of their reaction with:
a) Litmus solution (Blue/Red) b) Zinc metal
c) Solid sodium carbonate
2.Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them
into:
A . A.Combination reaction B. Decomposition reaction
C. Displacement reaction D. Double displacement reaction
(i) Action of water on quicklime
(ii) Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals
(iii) Iron nails kept in copper sulphate solution
(iv) Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride
solutions
3.Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt
solutions
i) ZnSO4(aq) ii) FeSO4 (aq)
 iii) CuSO4(aq) iv) Al2 (SO4)3(aq)
Arranging Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of
reactivity based on the above result.
4. Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor
on the current (I) passing through it and determine its resistance. Also
plotting a graph between V and I.
5. Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when
connected in series and parallel.
6. Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
7. Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during
respiration.
8. Study of the following properties of acetic acid (Ethanoic acid):
i) Odour
ii) Solubility in water
iii) Effect on litmus
iv) Reaction with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
9. Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in
soft and hard water.
10. Determination of the focal length of:
i) Concave mirror
ii) Convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant object.
11. Tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass
slab for different angles of incidence. Measure the angle of incidence,
angle of refraction, angle of emergence and interpret the result.
12. Studying (a) binary fission in Amoeba, and (b) budding in yeast and
Hydra with the help of prepared slides.
13. Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism.
14. Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea,
gram or red kidney bean).
Instructions for Students for writing lab manuals will be as follows:
Student will write following content given in front pages of lab
manual, with pencil on left side page (i.e. blank page)
Aim
Material Required
Observation Table or Diagram
Result
Students will write with pen following content given in front pages of
lab manual on right side page (i.e. line page)
Aim
Material Required
Procedure
Result
SST Economics:- Prepare a project on the topic Consumer Protection on A4
colored sheets minimum quantity of sheets is 12 sheets.
Learn the syllabus done in class.
बीरबल तेनालीराम मुला नसीरुद्दीन के वाक्
HINDI चातुर्य से बनाई गई ववविष्ट पहचान से संबंवित
एक-एक वकससे संकवलत एल्बम तैर्ार
करें ।(Make a project file)
● Write any five anuched in Hindi notebook.
● Revise portion done in class.
 Write any 3 essay in notebook.
PUNJABI Do any three unseen poetry passages in notebook. (With
question/answers)
Revise syllabus till done in class.
MORAL SCIENCE (Activity)-Collect information on various calming activities for stress
management and their effects from online resources. Create a
comprehensive and informative chart.”
PHY.EDU Make a Chart/model of any one game/sports of your choice.

COMPUTER Search about carrier in the field of AI (area of Robotics) with the help of
APPLICATION Chat GPT.
DRAWING Page Nos. 25, 33, 43, 51,52