INDUS VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA

HOLIDAY HOMEWORK
SESSION: 2025-26
CLASS: IX
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“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and
confidence." — Helen Keller
Dear Students,
We are excited to announce the start of your summer vacation—a perfect opportunity for relaxation,
rejuvenation, and personal growth.
To maximize this period, we have crafted the holiday homework to harness your creative energies.
These tasks are crafted to be engaging and constructive, allowing you to explore your potential and
develop new skills. We encourage you to complete your work with neatness, originality, and care,
following the guidelines provided.
Enjoy your vacation and make the most of these activities!

Here are some guidelines for the holistic growth of your ward:
• Organize your holiday schedule efficiently, honing your time management skills.
• Keep educating yourself by reading newspapers daily and foster a deep bond with books.
• Cultivate an appreciation for nature by planting trees and nurturing them, finding joy in their
growth and beauty.
• Give the screen a rest, to prioritize mindful living and meaningful connections.
• Extend kindness to the impoverished through acts of generosity, teaching, or volunteering,
enriching society through your knowledge.
• Whenever you are idle, try to do something creative.
• There's no sleeping all day or staying up all night.

General Instructions:
• Compilation of work needs to be done as per the instruction given with the subject homework.
• Revise all the work done till date in all the subjects.

Last date of submission: 4th July, 2025

ENGLISH
Objective:
To explore the diverse cultures, landscapes and literary traditions of two beautiful Northern states-
Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya-through the lens of language and creative expression.

Task-1
Choose any one book of Yesh Dorjee or Mamang Dai (A poet turned novelist-the first woman
writer from Arunachal Pradesh) read it and write the book review.
Also make a scrap book of their famous work.

Task-2
Collect a few Thangka paintings of Arunachal Pradesh and paste them in the scrap book.

Task-3
Write about a few famous dishes of Arunachal Pradesh, click pictures and Paste them in a scrap
book (You can also make their power point presentations)
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Task-4
Make a documentary on: ‗Stay Safe, Stay Ready for Blackout and Air Raid. (Suppose you are stuck
in the blackout. How will you help the elders and the young ones to come out of this situation (or
prepare a scrap book on the same.)

Task-5
Out of the prose texts prescribed in your syllabus, prepare a script for a short skit.

Task-6
Find at least 15 literary devices from your text books and day to day life with one example each and
paste them on A4 size pastel sheets.

Task-7
Read the next two lessons and poem for upcoming exams and practice Integrated Grammar and
learn any one poem by heart given in your text book.

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 MATHEMATICS

Let's make this summer mathemagical!

Maths Explorer's Challenge

Task 1: Maths Lab Magic – Activity Time!]

Complete all eight activities from your Maths Lab Manual.
https://edufever.in/school/cbse-class-9-maths-lab-manual/
Do activity number: 1, 3, 12, 16, 19, 22, 28 and 32.
 Where:
Do them neatly in your Maths Practical File.
 Tips to Make It Fun:
 Use only Black and Blue pens for steps and diagrams.
 Paste pictures or real objects where possible.
 Draw figures and paste cuttings wherever required.

 Task 2: MCQ Scrapbook

Create a scrapbook of Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs) from chapters 1, 2, and 3. Include the
question, options, and the correct answer. Decorate the scrapbook with colourful illustrations and
diagrams.

 Task 3: Maths Masters PPT

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on mathematicians who have won the highest prizes in
mathematics, such as the Fields Medal or the Abel Prize. Include their:
 Biography
 Contributions to mathematics
 Achievements and awards
 Presentation Guidelines
 Use visually appealing slides with images and diagrams
 Keep the presentation concise and informative
 Include examples and illustrations to make the presentation engaging
 Submission Guidelines
 Submit your scrapbook and PPT on the first day of school
 Be prepared to present your PPT to the class
 Grading Criteria
 Accuracy and completeness of MCQs
 Creativity and presentation of the scrapbook
 Content and presentation of the PPT
 Overall neatness and organization

Have fun exploring the world of mathematics!

SCIENCE
General instructions:
1. Choose any one project from the given.
2. Art integrated activity and Assignments are compulsory for all.

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Project 1: You are going to visit any of your favourite place this summer vacation. Which means
of transport you would like to prefer to go and for what reason? Travelled distance through different
means will be different. Write distance travelled by you from Noida to that place? Note time taken
by you to reach there and calculate average speed of your journey. Mention in detail about all the
halts taken by you in your journey.

Project 2: Write report on any one of the following topics:

a) Fractional distillation
b) Chromatography
c) Separation funnel
d) Distillation
(Note: Use A4 sheet and also draw/paste appropriate diagram)

Project 3: Create a model of a eukaryotic cell using any material of your choice. In your model be
sure to include all the organelles appropriate to your cell (either plant or animal). Once complete,
take multiple photographs of your model from all angles. Include these images in a document that
also contains the following in table format:
Page 1. A detailed key/legend that matches the model

Page 2. Each organelle or part with its basic function

Page 3. A disease or disorder that is associated with the malfunction of each cellular
component
Page 4. How this organelle is visualized microscopically
Page 6. Bibliography
 Note for the disease information, you can list a disease in either animals or plants, regardless
of what type of cell you are modelling. In other words, it‘s okay to discuss a ―human‖ disease
even if you are making a plant model, provided the organelle is present in both types of cells.
 Some suggestions for 3D models include Legos, or standard Styrofoam base with
appropriate pieces attached. You can use various materials such as clay, plaster of paris,
soft-stone, wood (blocks, twigs and branches, roots, etc.), metal scraps, plastic sheets,
bamboo, wire thread, papers and cardboards and other throw-away available materials for
making models.
Project 4: “HEALTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE”
Are you ready to think of some innovative solutions for health challenges in your society?
The following topics on Health and Diseases are included in the syllabus to reinforce
understanding without adding to summative assessments. Relevant NCERT textual material
and link is enclosed for reference.
Health and Diseases: Health and its failure. Infectious and Non-infectious diseases, their
causes and manifestation. Diseases caused by microbes (Virus, Bacteria and Protozoans) and
their prevention; Principles of treatment and prevention. Pulse Polio programmes.
LINK:
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extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_materi
al/CurriculumMain26/Sec/Science_SecIX_2025-26_RM.pdf

Choose from any one of the following specified themes or opt for a free choice sustainability idea.
1. Digital Health: This includes telemedicine, AI-powered diagnostics, wearable health tech, and
digital health platforms.
2. Mental Health: Propose an innovative solution to address mental health challenges through
innovative interventions and support systems.
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3. Global Health Equity: Create a solution focusing on improving health outcomes for underserved
populations and addressing health disparities.
4. Public Health: Addressing issues like air pollution, obesity, and infectious diseases through
preventative measures and interventions.
5. Medical Technology: Developing new clinical devices, tools, sensors, and wearables.

Art Integrated Activity:

Meghalaya are exotic and beautiful locations, providing perfect inspiration for chemists. Write a
short article about the types of mineral resources found in Meghalaya on an A4 size coloured sheet
and paste relevant pictures.

ASSIGNMENTS
a) Do the following questions in Chemistry notebook:
1. A scientist recorded a temperature of 25°C. What is this temperature in Kelvin?
2. If the Celsius temperature is -50°C, what is the equivalent temperature in Kelvin?
3. A gas cools down to 100 K. What is this temperature in Celsius?

b) Do the following questions in physics notebook:

1. On a 60 km straight road, a bus travels the first 30 km with a uniform speed of 30 kmh -1. How
fast must the bus travel the next 30 km so as to have average speed of 40 kmh -1 for the entire
trip?
2. A driver takes 0.20 seconds to apply the brakes. If he is driving car at a speed of 54 kmh-1 and
the brakes cause a deceleration of 6.0 ms-2. Find the distance travelled by the car after he sees
the need to put the brakes.
3. A ball thrown vertically upwards with a speed of 19.6 ms-1 from the top of a tower returns to
the earth in 6 seconds. Find the height of the tower. (g = 9.8 ms-2)
4. A bullet initially moving with a velocity of 20m/s strikes a target and comes to rest after
penetrating a distance of 0.01m in the target. Calculate the retardation produced by the target.
5. A body moving in a straight line at 72kmh-1 undergoes an acceleration of 4ms-2. Find its speed
after 2 seconds.
6. A car a moving at rate of 72kmh-1 and applies brakes which provide a retardation of 5ms-2.
7. The velocity time graph of an ascending passenger lift is given below. What is the acceleration
of the lift: (i) during the first two seconds (ii) between 2nd and 10th second (iii) during the last
two seconds?

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 8. Study the speed-time graph of a body shown in below figure and answer the following
questions:
(a) What type of motion is represented by AB?
(b) What type of motion is represented by BC?
(c) What type of motion is represented by CD?
(d) Calculate the acceleration and retardation of the body.
(e) Calculate the distance travelled by the body from (i) A to B, (ii) B to C and (iii) C to D.
(f) Calculate the distance travelled by the body throughout its journey.

c) Do the following questions in biology notebook:

1. How are chromatin, chromatid and chromosomes related to each other?
2. Name and draw a cell that does not have a well-defined nuclear region. Label any 2 parts.
3. Expand: RER, SER, DNA and RNA
4. Write differences between diffusion and active transport.
5. Explain the structure and functions of Endoplasmic reticulum.
6. Draw a well labelled diagram of a eukaryotic nucleus. How is it different from nucleoid?
7. Give the functions of the following (in one line).
i) Cell wall
ii) Nucleus
iii) SER
iv) RER

 Read the chapters 1, 2, 5 & 7 and prepare a quiz booklet containing ten multiple choice and one
source based question from each chapter.

SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. Prepare a project file on Disaster Management according to assigned roll numbers:
Topics
* Road Accident (Roll No. - 1 to 13)
* Earthquakes (Roll No. - 14 to 26)
* Fire Hazard (Roll No. - 27 onwards)

Note: Guidelines for making the project will be shared on school app.

2. Locate and label all the map items prescribed by CBSE in your syllabus and paste these in a scrap
book. (For the list of map items refer to school app)
3. Flip Activity
Prepare a presentation of chapter-5, Pastoralists in the Modern World according to the assigned
topic and explain it in the class.

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 The entire group will do research work and prepare a presentation of 5 to 7 minutes using Visuals
like maps, charts or illustrations. They can also include real life story or example in their
presentation.

Group Division & Topics

1. Pastoral Nomads and Their Movements (Roll Nos. 1–12)
Key Focus:
• Who are pastoral nomads?
• Why do they move?
• Seasonal migration patterns
• Examples from different parts of India (Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, etc.)
2. Colonial Rule and Pastoral Life (Roll Nos. 13–24)
Key Focus:
• How British colonial policies disrupted traditional pastoral life
• Forest Acts, Waste Land Rules, Criminal Tribes Act, and Grazing Tax
• Impact of these policies on movement, livelihoods, and survival
3. Pastoralism in Africa (Roll No. 25 onwards)
Key Focus:
• Pastoral communities in Africa (e.g., Maasai)
• Effects of colonialism and modern boundaries
• Current challenges and adaptations
4. Read the following chapters and prepare a quiz booklet containing ten multiple choice and one
source based question from each chapter:
5. History: Chapter 2: French Revolution
Geography: Chapter 2: Drainage
Political Science: Chapter 3:, Constitutional Design
Economics: Chapter 2: People as Resource

5. Prepare a debate on the following topic for Youth Parliament:

‗One Nation, One Election‘ with focus on exploring its potential beliefs and challenges in terms of
governance, administration, political stability and legal frameworks.
Note: Students having even roll numbers will prepare for the motion and odd roll numbers will
prepare against the motion.
6. Art Integrated Activity:
Prepare a collage showcasing culture and heritage of Meghalaya.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
General Instructions:
Students need to take printouts on A4 size sheet with screen shorts of the steps while performing the
following activities.
Activity: Game Time
In this activity, you will visit a few online resources to play
games and experience the power of AI.
Resources:

Game 1 (Rock, Paper and Scissors):

Rules for playing Game 1:
Visit the following link to play the game online.
https://www.rockpaperscissors-game.org/
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✔ Start the game by selecting "rock", "scissors" or "paper"
✔ Choose continuously until you create a pattern and check how AI tries to win.

Game 2 (Semantris):
Rules for playing Game 2:
Visit https://research.google.com/semantris/ to
experience the magic online.
✔ Click on Play Arcade option to start playing the
game.
✔ Each time AI gives you the highlighted clue, you
are supposed to enter the most closely associated word
to get more scores.
✔ Check how machine understands your words

Game 3 (Quick, Draw):

Rules for playing Game 3:
✔ Type the link and click on Let‘s Draw option to start
playing the game.
✔ An item will be named on the screen for you to draw in
20
seconds after you click on Got it!
✔ AI will guess whatever you draw on the white screen.
✔ Try drawing 6 objects correctly in a row to win the game!
Launch the game at https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/