Billabong High International School Noida

HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

Grade VI ( Cambridge)

Objective: This homework is to enhance the ability of the learners to deepen conceptual understanding, develop
research skills, and foster critical analysis.

Name of the Subject Holiday Homework

English “Reading is a way for me to expand my mind, open my eyes, and fill up my heart.” –
Oprah Winfrey
Holidays are a chance to read, relax and rejuvenate.
Task 1-Research Time: Scavengers Hunt
Visit a local library or a bookstore. Go ahead with the scavenger Hunt…Pen down
an amazing fact you just discovered.
Task 2--Select and read any one of the given below.
‘ Wonder’ by R. J. Palacio
or
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper.
Task 3-Design a Book Brochure, remember to add illustrations.
You may refer to the following guiding questions to create your creative book brochure.
Book Overview:
● What genre does the book fall into?
● Can you summarize the book in a sentence or two?
Audience:
● Who is the target audience for this book?
● What interests or concerns might appeal to this audience?
Key Themes:
● What are the central themes or ideas explored in the book?
● How are these themes relevant to readers?
Unique Selling Points:
● What makes this book stand out from others in its genre?
● Are there any unique features, perspectives, or innovations in the book?
Call to Action:
● What do you want readers to do after reading the brochure?
● Are you encouraging them to purchase the book, attend an event, or engage with
the author?
Task 4- “Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another,
and feeling with the heart of another." - Alfred Adler
After reading the given book, take a moment to sit and contemplate.
In your English notebook pen down thoughts of empathy.
Explore the idiom” to be in someone's shoes”, and write a paragraph (50 - 60 words) with
reference to the book you read.
Task 5- Books have a magical way of bringing laughter into our lives, whether through
humorous stories, witty dialogue, or silly characters.
Pen down a collection of 5 amazing book facts in your notebook. Look for really
funny ones. The first one is done for you on the next page

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1.The Longest Picture Book: "The Biggest Burp Ever" by Mitchell Symons holds the
record for the longest picture book, measuring a whopping 42 feet long!
Keep reading.. Keep laughing!

Hindi सभी ब चे अवकाश के समय म अपनी नानी के घर जाना पसंद करते ह| नानी के घर अवकाश के
समय अपनी नानी के घर के अनभ
ु व को लेख या कॉ मक ि प के प म द शत क िजए |
अथवा
ी मावकाश के दौरान अगर आप कह ं पयटन हे तु बाहर गए ह तो या ा से संबं धत अपने
अनभ
ु व को लेख या कॉ मक ि प के प म द शत क िजए |
हतोपदे श या पंचतं क कसी एक कहानी का सारांश अपने श द म ल खए तथा कहानी को
च क ख
ं ृ ला के वारा द शत क िजए |
Mathematics A Dodecahedron Project- Fractions

● Class Activity- Research different 2D and 3D shapes and deduce fun facts about
them (done in the class already).
● Refer to the appendix for the Project- The Dodecahedron Project
● Complete the Self-evaluation form ‘We assess our Own Learning’, given on the
last page of the project.

Science 1. Visit a garden and observe the plants, animals, insects, birds, etc.
Click pictures of any seven organisms of your choice. Create a PowerPoint presentation
using the images and mention the following features of the selected organisms:
A. Scientific name
B. Habitat
C. Food habits
D. Adaptation
E. Threats and conservation
F. Interesting facts(Choose any 3)
Note: The presentation should contain 8-10 slides where one slide displays one
organism.

2. Experimentation: Grow two same species of plants at home.

Task 1: Choose the plant (Try and choose a plant of similar size)

Task 2: Expose one to music and the other in a controlled environment. Keep the
variables like light temperature and water similar in both the plants.

Task 3: Select the Music and a schedule for playing the music. Record the time and
duration of the music.

Task 4: Observe and record the plants' on the following parameters:

Height, Number of leaves, Size of the leaves, and plant health ( Very Good/ Good/ Sad)

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Task 5: Analyze the result.

Task 6: Write a note in the journal to determine if music affects the plant's growth.

Create a Journal with 4-6 pages of your observations and a picture of you with the
plants.

Social Studies (Global Design a storybook featuring dialogue boxes and illustrated characters as a joyful activity.
perspective) PARAMETERS
TASK 1:Watch a movie (for example -KUNG FU PANDA) and pick out life skills from
it.(Research about life skills)
TASK 2: Prepare a storybook featuring dialogue boxes and illustrated characters.
RUBRICS:
● The book shall contain 5 -6 pages.
● Design the cover page of the book and give a suitable name to the book.

The story will then be narrated by you in front of the learners of grade 1 and 2.

Social Studies (History) Select one of the historical periods below and compose a two-page research report
enriched with illustrations:
Ancient Egypt
Roman Empire
Medieval England
Mughal Empire
Ensure your report includes vivid visual elements to transport the reader into that era.

Clue Box:

Historical Periods:

1. Ancient Egypt - Explore the architecture, daily life, and beliefs of one of the
earliest and most influential civilizations in the world.
2. Roman Empire - Investigate the political, military, and social structures that
defined this expansive empire.
3. Medieval England - Delve into the feudal system, life during the Middle Ages,
and the cultural developments of medieval England.
4. Mughal Empire - Examine the art, architecture, and administration of one of the
most culturally rich empires in India.

French Task 1
● India is known for its diverse landscape, plethora of cultures, religions,
monuments, and rich history. France is known for its culture, including cuisine,
philosophy, music, art, film, fashion, literature and sport and monuments.
Bring out the difference between the two countries based on any one parameter
mentioned above in the form of a collage of pictures in the notebook.
Task 2
● Complete exercises of lesson 2 - A la cafeteria in your (workbook) cahier
d’exercice.

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German Task 1
● Record a song from the lesson - 2 Das ist meine Familie! - Page Number 14
(Arbeitsbuch). Kindly replace the names of the family members with your family
members. Please refer to the YouTube link given below: -
https://youtube.com/shorts/zhc3MEnNDjg?feature=shared
Task 2
● Do some research on famous places to visit in Germany and their significance.
You may write facts or details about the same in your German Notebook.
OR
● Make a creative poster (A3 size sheet) on famous German brands like Mercedes,
Audi, BMW, Porsche, Adidas, Puma etc. You can draw or paste pictures of the
logos and please label them as well. Decorate it in the German style.

Computer Science Write a Python program that calculates the Area of the Rectangle(Length*Width). The
program should:
– Ask the user to enter the length and width of the rectangle.
– Calculate the area; This is the multiplication of Length and width.
– Output the answer.
● Write the code for your program.
● Save the file with the name GradeVI_RectangleArea.py and test it by applying
the test plan below:

Test Case Test data Expected Output Output on screen

1. Length=5 Area=32.5
Width=6.5

2. Length=2.5 Area=11.25
Width=4.5

3. Length=11 Area=22
Width=2

Contact point In case of any query/queries please contact Kritika Nigam

[email protected]

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