The Millennium School HMEL

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1 The Millennium School HMEL 1

2 Dear Students, At last the much awaited summer vacation has begun. It is a time for relaxation and enjoyment. As important as it is to rest & enjoy, it is also important to continue to learn. Strike a balance between work and play and allow yourself to grow in the process. Let vacation time be a doorway to creativity, learning, growth and joy. We have planned some very interesting Holiday Assignments/Projects for you this vacation. These projects have been chosen with a lot of deliberation. Utmost care has been taken to ensure that you use your creativity, your innovative ideas and your imagination to shape your projects into beautiful, wonderful creations. We are giving you interesting activities and worksheets based on Flip Learn Prime Modules. Do them as instructed and submit your work after the vacation Important Note: It is mandatory to submit Holiday Assignments to all the subject teachers by 11 th July Marks are allotted for these Assignments and will be added in your Term-I subject enrichment activities/note book submission. Relax, enjoy, have loads of fun and come back refreshed!!! Warm Regards 2

3 English 1. Read few articles on current youth related issues and prepare your own notes keeping in mind the format of note making as per the CBSE guidelines. 2. An ornamental expression adds an extra spark to one s communication skills. Explore all possible ways and means and come up with a creative collection of idioms, phrases and one liners. Put it in a written form for further reference. 3. Watch the movie, The Invisible man for a better understanding of the novel and make mind maps of chapters 1-6 POLITICAL SCIENCE ERA OF ONE PARTY DOMINANCE Q1. The period from 1952 to 1962 in Indian politics has been termed as an era of one party dominance. Explain any four factors that helped in its dominance. Q2.In what sense was the Congress an Ideological Coalition and a party representing variety of Social Groups?Mention the various ideological currents and groups present within the Congress. Q3.Discuss briefly the origins and policies of the Socialist Party.What were the main differences between the Communist and the Socialist Parties? Q4.Examine the policies and programmes of the Bhartiya Jana Sangh and the Swatantra Party.Bring out the differences between the two parties. 3

4 Q5. In India dominant party system co-existed with a democratic system of government. Comment on this statement. US HEGEMONY IN WORLD POLITICS Q1.What is meant by US hegemony? Q2.When did the era of US hegemony start? Q3.What was 9/11 event? Q4.Do you agree with the view that the US invasion of Iraq was both a military and political failure? Q5.What was the Operation Desert Storm? What were its consequences? Q6.Examine India s relations with USA. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Championships are won at practice *Do the work in Practical File Record file shall include: Practicle-1: Modified AAHPER administration for all items. Practicle-2: Conduct Barrow 3 Item Test on 10 students. Practical -3: Procedure for Asanas, Benefits & contraindications for any two asanas each lifestyle disease. Labelled diagram of the field & equipment, rules, Terminology & skills. 4

5 History Assignment needs to be done in a separate HW copy and to be submitted by 5 July This assignment consists of questions which are important and frequently asked in the Board exam. Answer the questions in about 30 words 1. Mention any two features of the administrative system of the Maurya Empire. 2. The burials in Harappa reveal the economic and social differences amongst the people living within a particular culture. Give evidences in support of your answer. 3. Who was a gahapati? Following answers to be attempted in 100 words 1. Explain the sources used by historians to reconstruct its Mauryan Empire. 2. Discuss the drainage system of Indus Valley Civilization. 3. Describe the salient features of Mahajanapadas. Describe in about 5oo words 1. What the contributions of Cunningham, Sahni, Marshall and Wheeler to Indus Valley civilization. 2. Discuss the teachings of Buddhism. 3. Explain the introduction if Trade in 6thcentory BCE and introduction of coinage. 5

6 ECONOMICS Complete the economics project and submit it in the first week of July. Guidelines for Project Work in Economics (Class XII) Students are supposed to pick any ONE of the two suggested projects. The project should be of pages (approx), preferably hand-written. I. Project (Option One) : What s Going Around Us Scope of the project: Student may work upon the following lines: Introduction Details of the topic Pros and Cons of the economic event/happening Major criticism related to the topic (if any) Students own views/perception/ opinion and learning from the work Any other valid idea as per the perceived notion of the student who is actually working and presenting the Project-Work. Suggestive List 1. Micro and small scale industries 2. Food supply channel in India 3. Contemporary employment situation in India 4. Disinvestment policy 5. Health expenditure (of any state) 6. Goods and Services Tax Act 7. Inclusive growth strategy 8. Human Development Index 9. Self help groups 6

7 10. Any other topic II. Project (Option Two): Analyse any concept from the syllabus Following essentials are required to be fulfilled in the project. Explanation of the concept Meaning and Definition Application of the concept Diagrammatic Explanation (if any) Numerical Explanation related to the concept etc. (if any) Students own views/perception/ opinion and learning from the topic. SUGGESTED LIST Price Determination Price Discrimination Opportunity Cost Production Possibility Curve Demand and its determinants Supply and its determinants Production Returns to a Factor Cost function and Cost Curves Monopoly Oligopoly Monopolistic Competition Credit Creation Money Multiplier Central Bank and its functions Government Budget & its Components Budget deficit 7

8 Exchange Rate Systems Foreign Exchange Markets Balance of payments Any other topic Marking Scheme: Heading Marks Allotted 1. Relevance of the topic 3 2. Knowledge Content/Research Work 6 3. Presentation Technique 3 4. Viva 8 Total 20 Marks 8