ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL

JODHPUR
WINTER VACATION HOLIDAY HOMEWORK 2022-23
CLASS- VIII

Subject – English
(i) Imagine you have a new pet that keeps you busy. Write your experience the way
it makes you feel happy.
(ii) Write a Bio-Sketch about your Ideal.
(iii) Learn 20 idioms.
(iv) Revise the syllabus covered so far.

विषय –विन्दी
(i) पानी की कहानी के आधार पर एक कहानी का चित्र सचहत चनर्ाा ण कर |
(ii) चििेकानंद का संचिप्त पररिय |
(iii) भारत की खोज पाठ 8 और 9 का स्वाध्याय करते हुए कचठन शब्ों को चिखें|
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विषय –संस्कृत
Activity-1

(i) शब् रूप –‘यत्’ ( तीनो चिंग र्ें) ,र्ातृ धातु रूप ‘इष्’ धातु यह सभी कॉपी र्ें चिखना और याद करना

Activity -2

(i) A×4 size र्ें एक संस्कृत र्ें अनुछेद चिखो (यह अनुच्छेद कथा, कचिता, र्हापु रुष, त्योहार इत्याचद पर
होना िाचहए)

Subject – Social Science

(i) Write an article on "Importance of Industries in Indian Economy” on A4 size
paper.
(ii) Map Skills-(Do it in activity notebook)
(a) On the outline map of World mark the major industrial regions and label it.
(iii) ACTIVITY –
Take some of the public facilities in your area, such as water, electricity, etc. Is there scope
to improve these? What in your opinion should be done? Complete the table.

Is it available? How can it be improved?

Water

Electricity

Road
Public Transport

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JODHPUR
WINTER VACATION HOLIDAY HOMEWORK 2022-23
CLASS- VIII

Subject – Mathematics
(i) WORKSHEET to be done in notebook

Multiple Choice Questions

Question. 1 In 2n, n is known as
(a) base (b) constant (c) exponent (d) variable

Question. 2 For a fixed base, if the exponent decreases by 1, the number becomes
(a) one-tenth of the previous number
(b) ten times of the previous number
(c) hundredth of the previous number
(d) hundred times of the previous number

Question. 3 Simplify:
(i) ((1/3)-3 – (1/2)-3) ÷ (1/4)-3 (ii) (32 – 22) × (2/3)-3
(iii) ((1/2)-1 × (-4)-1)-1 (iv) (((-1/4)2)-2)-1
(v) ((2/3)2)3 × (1/3)-4 × 3-1 × 6-1
Question. 4 By what number should 5 -1 be multiplied so that the product may be equal to
(-7)-1?
Question. 5 By what number should (1/2)-1 be multiplied so that the product may be equal to
(-4/7)-1?
Question. 6 By what number should (-15)-1 be divided so that the quotient may be equal to
(-5)-1?
Question. 7 Find x, if
(ii) (-1/2)-19 ÷ (-1/2)8 = (-1/2)-2x+1 (i) (1/4)-4 × (1/4)-8 = (1/4)-4x
Question. 8 Find the value of x for which 52x ÷ 5-3 = 55
Question. 9 Express the following numbers in standard form:
(i) 6020000000000000 (ii) 0.00000000000942
Question. 10 Write the following numbers in the usual form:
(i) 4.83 × 107 (ii) 3.02 × 10-6

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JODHPUR
WINTER VACATION HOLIDAY HOMEWORK 2022-23
CLASS- VIII

ACTIVITY 1

Fun activity 5 from Lab manual

ACTIVITY 2

Objective: To add two algebraic expressions (polynomials) using different strips of

cardboard.

Material Required

Cardboard, coloured papers (green, blue and red), geometry box, cutter, eraser,
adhesive, sketch pen.

Method of Construction:
1. Take three pieces of cardboards and paste coloured papers on them. Green on one, blue on
the second and red on the last one.

2. Make sufficiently large number of squares (strips) of side x units on green paper and cut
them out [Fig. 1].

3. Similarly, draw rectangle of dimensions x × 1 on blue coloured paper and square of

dimensions 1 × 1 unit on red coloured paper and cut them out [Fig. 2 and Fig. 3].

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CLASS- VIII
Demonstration:

1. To represent the algebraic expression 3x2 + 2x + 5, arrange the strips as shown in (Fig. 4).

2. Similarly, as in step 1, represent the algebraic expression 2x2 + 4x + 2 as follows (Fig. 5).

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3. To add the above two expressions, combine the strips in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 as shown below
(Fig. 6).

4. Count the strips of each colour in Fig. 6. We find that it consists of 5 green strips, 6 blue
strips and 7 red strips. This represents the sum of two algebraic expressions as mentioned
above as 5x2 + 6x + 7. Similarly, find the sum of some other two algebraic expressions.

Observation:
1. In Fig. 4

(a) Number of green strips = ________.

(b) Number of blue strips = ________.

(c) Number of red strips = ________.

(d) Algebraic expression represented = ________.

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CLASS- VIII
2. In Fig. 5

(a) Number of green strips = ________.

(b) Number of blue strips = ________.

(c) Number of red strips = ________.

(d) Algebraic expression represented = ________.

3. In Fig. 6

(a) Number of green strips = ________.

(b) Number of blue strips = ________.

(c) Number of red strips = ________.

(d) Algebraic expression represented = ________.

Thus (3x2 + 2x + 5) + (2x2 + 4x + 2) = _______ + _______ + _______.

Application :

The activity is useful in explaining the concept of addition of two algebraic expressions
as well as like and unlike terms.

Subject – Science
(i) Worksheet to be done in notebook
I. MCQ

1. The process of transfer of charges from a charged object to the earth is called
(a) earthing (b) lightning
(c) oscillation motion (d) electron movement

2. The number of modes by which animals reproduce are

(a) two (b) three
(c) four (d) none of these

3. In humans, the development of fertilised egg takes place in the

(a) ovary (b) oviduct
(c) testis (d) uterus

4.When a sperm having X-chromosome fuses with the ovum, the child born will be
(a) male (b) female
(c) male as well as female twin (d) it depends on the chance of fusion

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CLASS- VIII
5. The power of an earthquake is expressed on a scale called
(a) seismic scale (b) iron scale
(c) richter scale (d) large scale

II . Fill in the blanks

1. Earthquake is the sudden shaking of the Earth.

2. The animals which lay eggs are called oviparous.

3.Gametes are the cells involved in sexual reproduction.

4. Testosterone is the male hormone.

5. Nitrogen fixation occurs during lightening.

III. True or False-

1. Adolescence period cover 30-35 years of age. False

2. An embryo is made up of multicells. True

3. External fertilisation occurs in frog. True

4. The tremors produce waves on the surface of the earth. True

5. Lightning rod is a device used to secure tall buildings from the effect of lightning. True

IV . Match the following-.

Column 1 Column 2
1. Waves recorder a.Boy (4)
2. Pituitary gland b. Binary fission (5)
3. Fusion of male and female gametes c. Seismograph (1)
4. XY chromosomes d. Fertilisation (3)
5. Amoeba e.Master glandn(2)

V . One Word/ Short answer type questions-

(Write answer of the following questions from notebook)

1. Explain the importance of reproduction in animals.

2.In which female reproductive organ does the embryo get embedded?

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3. List three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike.

4. Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightening.

VI . Long answer type questions-

(Write answer of the following questions from notebook)

1. What is metamorphosis? Give one example with labelled diagram.

2.Explain why a charged body loses its charge if we touch it with our hand.

VII . Draw Labelled diagram-

1. Map of Earthquake

2. Fusion of male and female gamete and formation of zygote

VII. ACTIVITY

1. Make a simple electroscope as given in activity 15.4 in chapter 15.

2. Make a toy telephone as instructed in fig. 13.4 in chapter 13.

Subject – Music
(i) Humko mann ki Shakti Dena
(ii) If you Miss the train I'm on.
(iii) Joy to the World
Learn these songs with correct pronunciation and practice to sing in correct melody
and rhythm.

Subject – Art & Craft

S. No. TOPIC Pg. No.

1. Kolam Art( Our Heritage) 39

2. Product Art 44

Happy Holidays!!

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