Nopany High School

Introduction

Welcome to Nopany High School! This syllabus document outlines the academic curriculum for Class VII for the session 2020-2021. At Nopany High, we are committed to providing a comprehensive education that develops students' knowledge, skills, and character. This syllabus has been designed to align with national educational standards while addressing the specific needs and developmental stage of Class VII students.

English Language and Literature

Reading Comprehension

• Factual, descriptive, and literary passages
• Inference and critical thinking exercises
• Vocabulary building from context
• Understanding author's tone and purpose

Grammar

• Sentence structures: simple, compound, complex
• Tenses: perfect and continuous forms
• Active and passive voice
• Direct and indirect speech
• Prepositions and determiners
• Phrasal verbs and idioms

Writing

• Formal and informal letters
• Essays: narrative, descriptive, argumentative
• Report writing
• Email and notice writing
• Application for different purposes

Literature

• Prose: Selected stories from "Classic Tales" and modern short stories
• Poetry: Verses on nature, values, and experiences
• Drama: Adapted plays and classroom drama activities
• Literary analysis: Plot, character, themes

Mathematics

Number System

• Integers: Operations and properties
• Fractions and Decimals
• Rational numbers
• Powers and exponents
• Square and cube roots

Algebra

• Linear equations in one variable
• Algebraic expressions
• Factorization
• Exponents and powers
• Ratio and proportion

Geometry

• Lines and angles
• Triangles and properties
• Congruence of triangles
• Quadrilaterals
• Circles: basic concepts

Mensuration

• Perimeter and area of 2D figures
• Visualizing solid shapes
• Surface area and volume of basic 3D shapes

Data Handling

• Collection and organization of data
• Representation of data: graphs, charts
• Mean, median, mode
• Probability: basic concepts

Science

Physics

• Motion and Time
• Electric Current and Its Effects
• Light: Reflection and Refraction
• Sound: Production, Propagation, and Its Properties

Chemistry

• Fibre to Fabric
• Acids, Bases, and Salts
• Chemical Changes
• Water: A Precious Resource

Biology

• Nutrition in Plants
• Nutrition in Animals
• Respiration in Organisms
• Transportation in Plants and Animals
• Reproduction in Plants

Social Studies

History

• Medieval India: Delhi Sultans
• The Mughal Empire
• Devotional Paths to the Divine
• The Making of Regional Cultures
• Eighteenth-Century Political Formations

Geography

• Environment
• Inside Our Earth
• Our Changing Earth
• Air
• Water
• Natural Vegetation and Human Settlements
• Human Environment

Civics

• On Equality
• Role of Government in Health
• How the State Government Works
• Growing Up as Boys and Girls
• Women Change the World
• Understanding Media
• Markets Around Us
• A Shirt in the Market
• Struggles for Equality

Second Language: Hindi

Reading ()

• Unseen passages ( )
• Poetry comprehension ( )
• Vocabulary development ( )

Grammar ()

• Parts of speech (-, -)
• Sentence construction ( )
• Synonyms and antonyms (, )
• Idioms and proverbs ( )
• Punctuation ( )

Writing ()

• Essays ( )
• Letters ( )
• Applications ( )
• Notice and advertisement ( )

Literature ()

• Prose ( )
• Poetry ( )
• Drama ()

Computer Science

• Computing fundamentals: Hardware and Software
• Operating Systems: Windows and Linux basics
• Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Internet basics: Safety and ethics
• Introduction to programming: Scratch/Python basics
• Digital literacy and cyber security

Art and Physical Education

Art

• Drawing and sketching techniques
• Color theory and application
• Craft work with different materials
• Art appreciation from different cultures

Physical Education

• Track and field events
• Team sports: football, basketball, cricket, volleyball
• Individual sports: badminton, table tennis
• Physical fitness exercises and yoga
• Health and wellness education

Evaluation Pattern

Assessment	Weightage	Description
Periodic Test 1	10%	Written assessment in mid-term
Notebook Submission	5%	Regular maintenance of subject notebooks
Subject Enrichment Activity	5%	Practical assessments and projects
Half Yearly Examination	20%	Comprehensive written assessment
Periodic Test 2	10%	Written assessment in the second term
Notebook Submission	5%	Regular maintenance of subject notebooks
Subject Enrichment Activity	5%	Practical assessments and projects
Final Examination	40%	Comprehensive written assessment covering entire syllabus

Projects and Assignments

Throughout the academic year, students will be assigned various projects and assignments to enhance their understanding and application of concepts. These may include:

• Individual and group research projects
• Model making for science topics
• Creative writing assignments in languages
• Mathematics problem-solving challenges
• Social studies field reports
• Holiday homework and summer projects
• Cross-curricular integrated projects