PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JAMNAGAR
Holiday Homework
Grade X
1)For all the subjects:
Art Integration Work.(Prepare a file)
2) Math :
1. Explore and complete Activity No. 1 to 3 using your creativity and understanding. Record
your work neatly in your Mathematics Practical File as a reflection of your learning journey.
2. Complete the worksheet provided every week in your practice notebook based on HOTS
(Higher Order Thinking Skills) questions to help sharpen your problem-solving skills and
prepare better for exams.
Note: The set of activities and practice worksheet has been provided along with.
Activities :
Activity 1
OBJECTIVE :
To find the HCF of two numbers experimentally based on Euclid Division Lemma.
MATERIAL REQUIRED :
Cardboard sheets, glazed papers of different colours, scissors, ruler, sketch pen, glue etc.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION :
1. Cut out one strip of length a units, one strip of length b units (b < a), two strips each of
length c units (c < b), one strip of length d units (d < c) and two strips each of length e units
(e < d) from the cardboard.
2. Cover these strips in different colours using glazed papers as shown in
Fig. 1 to Fig. 5:
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3. Stick these strips on the other cardboard sheet as shown in Fig. 6 to Fig. 9.
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DEMONSTRATION
As per Euclid Division Lemma,
Fig. 6 depicts a = b × 1 + c (q = 1, r = c) (1)
Fig. 7 depicts b = c × 2 + d (q = 2, r = d) (2)
Fig.8 depicts c = d × 1 + e (q = 1, r = e) (3)
and Fig. 9 depicts d = e × 2 + 0 (q = 2, r = 0) (4)
As per assumptions in Euclid Division Algorithm,
HCF of a and b = HCF of b and c = HCF of c and d = HCF of d and e
The HCF of d and e is equal to e, from (4) above.
So, HCF of a and b = e.
OBSERVATION
On actual measurement (in mm)
a =......... , b = ......... , c = ......... , d = ......... , e = .........
So, HCF of __________ and __________ = ......................
APPLICATION
The process depicted can be used for finding the HCF of two or more numbers,
which is known as finding HCF of numbers by Division Method.
Activity 2
OBJECTIVE
To draw the graph of a quadratic polynomial and observe:
(i) The shape of the curve when the coefficient of x2 is positive.
(ii) The shape of the curve when the coefficient of x2 is negative.
(iii) Its number of zeroes.
MATERIAL REQUIRED :
Cardboard, graph paper, ruler, pencil, eraser, pen, adhesive.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
1. Take cardboard of a convenient size and paste a graph paper on it.
2. Consider a quadratic polynomial f (x) = ax2 + bx + c
3. Two cases arise:
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(i) a > 0 (ii) a < 0
4. Find the ordered pairs (x, f (x)) for different values of x.
5. Plot these ordered pairs in the cartesian plane.
6. Join the plotted points by a free hand curve [Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3].
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DEMONSTRATION
1. The shape of the curve obtained in each case is a parabola.
2. Parabola opens upward when coefficient of x2 is positive [see Fig. 2 and Fig. 3].
3. It opens downward when coefficient of x2 is negative [see Fig. 1].
4. Maximum number of zeroes which a quadratic polynomial can have is 2.
OBSERVATION
1. Parabola in Fig. 1 opens ______
2. Parabola in Fig. 2 opens _______
3. In Fig. 1, parabola intersects x-axis at ______ point(s).
4. Number of zeroes of the given polynomial is ________.
5. Parabola in Fig. 2 intersects x-axis at ______ point(s).
6. Number of zeroes of the given polynomial is ______.
7. Parabola in Fig.3 intersects x-axis at ______ point(s).
8. Number of zeroes of the given polynomial is _______.
9. Maximum number of zeroes which a quadratic polynomial can have is __________.
APPLICATION
This activity helps in
1. understanding the geometrical representation of a quadratic polynomial
2. finding the number of zeroes of a quadratic polynomial.
NOTE : Points on the graph paper should be joined by a free hand curve only.
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Activity 3
OBJECTIVE
To verify the conditions of consistency/ inconsistency for a pair of linear equations in two
variables by graphical method.
MATERIAL REQUIRED
Graph papers, pencil, eraser, cardboard, glue.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
1. Take a pair of linear equations in two variables of the form
a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 (1)
a2x + b2y + c2 = 0, (2)
where a1, b1, a2, b2, c1 and c2 are all real numbers; a1, b1, a2 and b2 are not simultaneously
zero.
There may be three cases :
2. Obtain the ordered pairs satisfying the pair of linear equations (1) and (2) for each of the
above cases.
3. Take a cardboard of a convenient size and paste a graph paper on it. Draw two perpendicular
lines X¢OX and YOY¢ on the graph paper (see Fig. 1). Plot the points obtained in Step 2 on
different cartesian planes to obtain different graphs [see Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig.3].
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DEMONSTRATION
Case I: We obtain the graph as shown in Fig. 1. The two lines are intersecting
at one point P. Co-ordinates of the point P (x,y) give the unique solution for the
pair of linear equations (1) and (2).
Therefore, the pair of linear equations with is consistent and has the unique
solution.
Case II: We obtain the graph as shown in Fig. 2. The two lines are coincident.
Thus, the pair of linear equations has infinitely many solutions.
Therefore, the pair of linear equations with is also consistent as well as
dependent.
Case III: We obtain the graph as shown in Fig. 3. The two lines are parallel to each other. This
pair of equations has no solution, i.e., the pair of equations with is
inconsistent.
OBSERVATION
1. a1 = __________, a2 = __________,
b1 = __________, b2 = __________,
c1 = __________, c2 = __________,
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APPLICATION
Conditions of consistency help to check whether a pair of linear equations have solution (s) or
not.
In case, solutions/solution exist/exists, to find whether the solution is unique or the solutions are
infinitely many.
3) Social Science :
I) Every student has to compulsorily undertake any one project of their choice on
Consumer Awareness
OR
Social Issues
OR
Sustainable Development
II) Objectives: The main objectives of giving project work on
• Consumer awareness are to create awareness in them about Consumer Rights
• Ensure their participation in consumer awareness programs
• Ensure their participation in disaster mitigation plans
• Enable them to create awareness and preparedness among the community.
• The project work should also help in enhancing the Life Skills of the students.
• Integrate with art wherever possible
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III) The Project Report can be handwritten or digital.
• If the project report is in digital format than students need to submit it in hard
copy, colour print is preferable.
IV) project Report need to be prepared in the following sequence
• Front page needs to contain the following details
Name
Class Section
Roll no.
Title of the Project
Submitted to
Date of submission
• Acknowledgement
• Certificate
• Index
• Topic Content
• Survey form (Students need to prepare questionary of 10 to 20 questions and need to
attach 5 to 6 responses of the same i.e., survey form in their project report.)
• References
V) link for project report decoration idea. https://youtu.be/4BzZxwX_6IM
4) English :
Creative Holiday Homework
Theme: "The Power of Words"
1. Learn all the three forms of verbs.
2. Debate in a Diary (Writing + Critical Thinking)
Choose any one of the following topics:
Social media - A boon or a bane?
Artificial Intelligence - Threat to human creativity?
Traditional schooling vs. online education
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Task:
Imagine you're preparing for a debate competition.
Write a diary entry as both "FOR" and "AGAINST" the topic - giving you two voices in one
entry.
Word limit: 300-350 words total.
3. Radio Show Script (Speaking + Writing)
Imagine you're the host of a youth radio show.
Task:
Write a script for a 3-minute radio episode on any ONE topic:
"Tips to Handle Exam Stress"
"My Favourite Book or Movie and Why It Inspired Me"
"Life Lessons from a Teacher or Family Member"
Bonus: Record and submit your audio file:
4. The Qurio Mag Contribution (Creative Writing + Design)
Contribute to the school magazine by designing a 1-page layout that includes:
A self-written poem or flash fiction (100-150 words)
A creative title and a short write-up: "What inspired me to write this?" Illustrations or images
(hand-drawn or digital)
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