DARBARI LAL D.A.V.

MODEL SCHOOL
BN-BLOCK, SHALIMAR BAGH, DELHI – 110 088

CLASS – VIII
HOLIDAYS HOME WORK (2024 – 2025)

ENGLISH

1. Reading Activity
It goes without saying that books are our best friends. Let’s spend our time wisely by reading some
interesting books. You are required to read at least two books from the list given below:

- Chronicles of Narnia by C.S Lewis

- Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
- Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
- The Billionaire Boy by David Williams
- The Collected Stories of Catherine Mansfield, Wordsworth Edition
- Indian Summer by Alan Von

2. Bhasha Sangam Activity

Prepare a colourful and attractive brochure of Lakshadweep. The brochure must include all of the
following information. Support the information with pictures or illustrations wherever required.

Population:-
Climate:-
Land Type (physical features):-
Capital:
Native language:-
Famous Trees:-
Famous Flowers:-
Famous Birds:-
Current Administrator:-
Famous Personalities:-
Major water body:-
Natural Resources:-
Major Cities:-
Tourist Spots:-

3. Journal Activity
Share your fun with us and write a journal of at least a fortnight of your holidays. You can supplement
it with photographs and souvenirs from your trip. Eg. if you visit a beach, you can stick shells into
your journal or if you went to a mountain, you can stick a fern or a flower to support your work, even a
ticket stub would be nice.
You can use a ready to use Journal book available in the market or a small notebook (60 pages) and
decorate it with special designs of your own.

4. Art Integrated Activity (based on Reader Book)

Unit 1 Changing Times Roll No. 1 – 15
With changing times, the concept of a fun filled vacation has changed too. Prepare a collage of all the
activities you would like to engage in during your vacation. You can take ideas from page number 14
of your reader book.

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Unit 2: Compassionate Souls Roll No. 16 – 30
Prepare a poster on the topic 'The Divine Image' specifying the act of mercy, pity, peace and love by
few of the Compassionate Souls.

Unit 3: Enterprise Roll No. 31 – last roll no.

Prepare an attractive comic strip based on the chapter ‘Risking' (page 48-49) portraying the
indomitable spirit of the seed which enabled it to achieve success despite all obstacles. Do support the
comic strip using relevant and interesting dialogues wherever required.

5. WRITING ACTIVITY
Write a speech on the following topics:
A) My Idea of a Perfect Vacation for Teenagers
B) The Self – Centred Generation
C) Success Comes To Those Who Will and Dare

6. Movie Time
Let's enjoy our summer break by grabbing a tub of popcorn and watching some inspiring movies with
our family members.

* Polar Express
* Brave
* Up
* Inside Out
* Coco
* The Man Who Knew Infinity
* Karate Kid
* Wish
* Maze Runner
* Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Please Note: The assigned Holiday Home work is to be done on the sheets provided in the
recommended Portfolio File to ensure uniformity.

HINDI

1. अच्छे पड़ोसी के चार - पाांच गणु ों पर आधाररत एक शब्द मंजूषा बनाइए ।

2. कल्पना चावला के जीवन पर आधाररत ए-4 शीटों का प्रय़ोग करते हुए एक स्क्रैप बक
ु बनाइए - वववरण-
 पहला पृष्ठ - कल्पना चावला का वचत्र
 दसू रा पृष्ठ - जन्म , वनवास , माता-वपता आवद
 तीसरा पृष्ठ - वशक्षा व उपलवधधयाां

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 चौथा पृष्ठ - अांतररक्ष काययरम में य़ोगदान

 पाांचवाां पृष्ठ - ववषय की अन्य क़ोई जानकारी
 छठा पृष्ठ - अपना नाम , कक्षा , वगय , अनर ु माांक
3. अभ्यास सागर के पाठ 1 से 10 में सवममवलत रचनात्मक लेखन के प्रश्न तथा - अनच्ु छे द, पत्र, सांवाद, डायरी
लेखन आवद क़ो अभ्यास सागर में ही कीवजए ।
4. वनमनवलवखत अपनी मनपसांद क़ोई एक रचना याद करके वाचन का अभ्यास कीवजए --
हम पछ
ां ी उन्मक्त
ु गगन के / सरू और तल
ु सी के पद/ द़ोहे (क़ोई चार)/ द़ोपहरी / वनमायण
5. ज्ञान सागर व अभ्यास सागर के पवठत पाठों के प्रश्ऩोत्तर व व्याकरण सांबांधी ववषयों क़ो याद कीवजए ।
सरु वक्षत रवहए
स्क्वस्क्थ रवहए
इन्हीं शभु कामनाओ ां के साथ
वहदां ी ववभाग
SANSKRIT

1. प्रतिददन ' प्रार्थना ' करें । प्रतिददन व्यायाम करें ।

2. अपने गुरु जनों का सदा सम्मान करें ।
3. राम, लिा, फल, मुतन, नदी, अस्मद् , युष्मद् , िि ्, एिि ्, ककम ् ( िीनों ललंगों में ) शब्दरूप याद
करें ।
4. भ,ू पठ्, गम ्, दृश ्, स्र्ा, स्म,ृ अस ्, वद्, चल ्, पा, ललख ्, नम ् (पााँचों लकारों में ) याद करें ।
5. पररयोजना कायथ (1) – सुन्दर व रं गीन ‘प्राकृतिक दृश्य' बनाइये िर्ा मञ्जूषा की सहायिा से
संस्कृि में पांच वाक्य ललखखए।
मञ्जूषा – नदी, वक्ष
ृ ा:, जलं, हरीतिमा, वहति, उदयति, अनेके, शीिलम ्, सूय:थ , पुष्पाखि।

6. पररयोजना कायथ (2) – पाठ 1 सुवचनातन के श्लोकों पर आधाररि चचत्र सदहि सुन्दर पररयोजना
कायथ िैयार करें ।

ध्यातव्य – (1) समस्ि कायथ A4 size sheets में कीजजए।

(2) पढे गए पाठ्यक्रम की पुनरावत्तृ ि कीजजए।

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MATHEMATICS
Holiday homework plays an important part in the overall educational experience of the pupil. It has several
positive effects and contributes to students’ academic growth.
Homework assignments given during the holiday break are intended to support and enhance learning by
encouraging students’ independent study, critical thinking, and self-discipline.
Activity 1
a) Make a 3-D model of prisms and pyramids using waste material
Roll number 1 to 12 Cube
Roll number 13 to 24 Cuboid
Roll number 25 to 36 Tetrahedron
Roll number 37 to last roll number Triangular prism
b) Do the activity ‘NETS OF 3D SHAPES’ on page no. 43 of your math manual (to be done in maths
manual).
https://youtube.com/shorts/6WS7RancWC0?si=QE1rpHxXjhBnu1BO

Activity 2
Do the activity ‘GST BILL’ on page no. 41 of your math manual. (to be done in maths manual).

Activity 3
Data Analysis of election (2024)
Aim: To collect and tabulate the information (percent of votes) secured by a party in Delhi and represent it
using a suitable statistical chart.

Procedure: Students will collect and tabulate the information in the table given below.

Name of the party % of votes Sector Angle

A

Draw a colourful Pie-chart to represent the above data.

Activity 4
Make beautiful jewellery (pie earrings, pie necklace, bracelet, anklets etc.) using
cardboard, decorative material (waste material) etc.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT: PHYSICS
Make the model/ project according to your Roll No.
(1) Roll No. 1 to 10: Design a working model to explain any one property of Hydrostatic or Atmospheric
pressure. (Plastic bottles, straws etc. can be used)
(2) Roll No. 11 – 20: Make a working model to explain Types of Friction.
(3) Roll No. 21 – 30: Make a 3-D Model of Human Eye with proper labeling.
(4) Roll No. 31 – 40: Make a model of Solar System.
(5) Roll No. 41 – last: Make a foldable pamphlet or brochure with illustrations on the topic "Do's and
Don’ts during Earthquake".
Show your creativity and innovation in presenting the assigned work as it is part of the internal assessment.

SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY

BATCH – 1
While the detrimental effects of plastic on the environment are widely acknowledged, it’s crucial to
remember its potential for recycling and reuse. Let’s explore inventive ways to repurpose plastic bottles
within your household to minimize waste and contribute to sustainability. Put on your creative caps and
make one article by using plastic bottles. For this activity a link has been shared.

https://youtu.be/LuyxoS2G4Kw?si=KYY-rSZ2V0-ZMv7S

BATCH – 2
By empowering students to understand, analyze, and address pollution, we are nurturing a generation of
environmentally conscious individuals who are equipped to make a positive impact on the world.
Through the table calendar, students can raise awareness about pollution within their communities,
advocating for positive change.
Take colorful A4 size sheets and make the calendar of the academic year 2024 – 25 (April 24 to March 25).
Write your message on how to conserve water / prevent air pollution for each month.
A sample for the same is given through the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w4WiAiFn6jCctNynPeAGQ3cc2O3MU6qQ/view?=drivesdk

SUBJECT: BIOLOGY

1. Interactive Booklet
Create an interactive booklet on diseases caused by microorganisms. Mention their causative agent,
mode of transmission and methods of prevention. Paste pictures accordingly. (Refer tables mentioned
in DAV text-book on Pg. No. 25, 26 and 27)

Roll no. 1 to 25 will make an interactive booklet on diseases caused by microorganisms in plants
Roll no. 26 to 50 will make an interactive booklet on diseases caused by microorganisms in animals.
2. Research project
Roll no. 1 to 25:
Develop a research project (5-6 pages) depicting comparison between organic farming practices in
Delhi, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Roll no. 26 to 50
Make your own "Red Data Book" (5-6 pages) after completing research on the plants and animals
which are becoming endangered and vulnerable in Delhi, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar
islands. Suggest some ways through which their extinction can be prevented.
Design a beautiful cover page and support your research work with pictures.

3. Flashcards on Endocrine Glands

Each flash card should be of A3 size sheet which is pasted on cardboard of the same size.
Roll no. 1 to 25
Make flash cards of Hypothalamus gland, Pituitary gland, Parathyroid gland and Thyroid gland.
Roll no. 26 to 50
Make flash cards of Thymus gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas and Ovary.

4. Model Making
Make model using recyclables
Roll no. 1 to 25
Make a model representing a variety of shapes of cells. (Refer dav textbook pg-3)
Roll no. 26 to 50
Make a model representing metamorphosis in life cycle of a frog

SOCIAL SCIENCE
ACTIVITY I EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT
D.I.Y. WITH COCONUT
The islands of India are known for their astonishing beaches, topography, culture, water activities, special
cuisines, wildlife tours etc.
Cut a coconut shell in half, leaving one half intact as a bowl. Smoothen its surface and paint it from both
sides. Highlight any of the famous attractions /cuisine /culture / water activities etc. of these splendid islands
inside or outside the surface of coconut using clay or paint colors.
Roll No. 1 – 25: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Roll No. 26 – last: Lakshadweep Islands

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Prepare two master pieces of Jewellery/ Head Gear/ A Puppet of either of the two Islands Groups and decorate
accordingly.

ACTIVITY II CONCEPT MAP

TOPIC: MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES
Roll No.: 1 – 10 Iron & Geothermal Energy
Roll No. 11 – 20 Manganese & Solar Energy
Roll No. 21 – 30 Copper & Petroleum
Roll No. 31 – 40 Platinum & Natural Gas
Roll No. 41 – 50 Diamond & Nuclear Energy

ON A4 SIZE SHEETS/ SCRAP FILE

■ Collect real samples/pictures of the allocated topic.
■ Collect Information about their Usage, Properties, Nature, Economic Potentiality.
■ Also show the comparative distribution of your topic on a political Map of India and the World.
■ Write a conclusion by explaining the reasons for uneven distribution of these natural resources on the Earth.

ACTIVITY III
SUBJECT: CIVICS
TOPIC: SAFEGUARDING THE MARGINALIZED

Title:- “Democracy in Action: The Election Experience”

Collect the Manifesto of any one of the National Party participating in present Lok Sabha Elections and make
an attractive presentation on Sheets [2 – 5] OR A Leaflet on A3 size Sheet.

Points to be Highlighted:
1. Prime Motto of the Party
2. Face of the party [Main Leader]
3. Action Plan of the Party for Weaker Sections.
4. Analyze the Reasons for Winning/ Losing the Election.
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5. Draw or Paste the Logo of the Party with its Leader Head.
6. Face of the party [Main Leader]
7. List of programs initiated by the party for Weaker Sections, if any done.

ACTIVITY
FUN FILLED HOLIDAYS
Holidays Means Fun, Building and Strengthen Relationships, Meeting new and old friends. Exploring new
Horizons, doing all that you have missed during your busy schedules and above to all spending quality time
with your loved ones. Sharing and Caring makes a person a successful human being.
So Dear parents please make this break as unforgettable memories for both you and your children.
Make every minute and movement a memory by clicking pictures of your child like while playing with you,
helping you in household chores, gardening, meeting with grandparents [ or other family members], any trip,
feeding stray dogs or Birds and everything which child enjoys in free time.
Create a beautiful photos album ( it can be on A4 size sheets or scrap file) by Collecting and arranging all
pictures in it and give a title.
Students need to summerise their experiences in their own words.

ART
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