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Editor’s Desk How to use the magazineWe are what we eat 1 Twfltsoevhchbiuraaretercherlauhnfamaioeanticnaisasvsu,sggttithsoatuksyesrzodkn,mominneiolniaeldwansttis,gil’fiscesfeatdsoarndcegephadexenbcpost,feattirlusiganloavanansrdaifn.tteeeceiicdacthedeysss,,,There’s an old saying in India – 2 Tacterrhhoaeeelascoticoultoylrhlnpefaeuccrneeltedplpsqdetituecsnhitrocteosekfrsdclaiytaacu.nladsdeeitexnynmpltelicacsaisaonn 3 Tcaqttoosfhhutomeeeilcvrpsketrtuoeqrwdphueeieoaaecnnsrdstksstiieitninooosignnssudsn.geadipveterhtsnsokttpaiahflnionlecsdrd, “More was prepared than was served. 4 Sorptakenoriaoldlivpmililniddaspgeyetrev-downaevnliaonefdyopgrb,mwymertsneihfptotteiehlnlaooigkdcdwiehaniairnglsoedg,f More was served than was eaten. More was eaten than was necessary.” learning. The saying incorporates all our woes related to food – be it wastage of extracooking or wrong eating. However, there is no denying the fact that there is no 5 Tdsciaghtanpausryinarodsrattubeeyhnpneneatatiurnscisennddtooideivrtvtesgihhtitirideariveteaeutaescdkaonphlenfreoneeosrfrserosapeq.rctewnuhtrcieiivtterdnhhitatcyeyoyeafspectacle on earth more appealing than that of a family cooking food for someonethey love and sitting together to share the meal. When I look at children slurping instant and ready-made foodstuffs everyday, Iwonder if our traditional cooking will only remain an ancient theory. Indian food isa blend of cross-cultural cuisines wherein every state has its own traditional dishes,but most children are consuming the same instant noodles, pastas, pizzas, burgersor sandwiches at least once a day, thanks to the massive influence of internationalfood joints that have robbed off the enthusiasm towards our traditional tastes andflavours. Would you believe that pizza robberies are commonly done by childrenand adolescents in Noida? Most cases are not even reported because witnesses say,“Pizza hi to hai.” Pathetic! Parents too find such fast foods quick and inexpensive. However, in pursuit ofgood health, parents must try to be innovative to make their daily food nutritionallymore interesting and appealing. They should not only try cooking new dishes athome but also involve children in the kitchen to make them understand what ‘real’food is made of. As parents and elders, we need to educate our children as they will never beaware of the long-term health effects due to the presence of sodium, salt, sugar, oil,artificial sweeteners, added monosodium glutamate, China grass, refined wheatflour, trans fats, high fructose corn syrup, caffeine, phosphoric acid, lead, ash,pesticides and many other ingredients in very high quantities in most of the foodsand beverages sold outside. Adding to this, studies in Hyderabad reported thateven our favourite roadside pani puris and fruit juices are dangerous too, as theyare contaminated with candida fungus and bacteria such as E. coli, salmonella,klebsiella, pseudomonas, staphylococci and enterrococci. Now keeping the nutrition aside, do you know that food can affect a child’srelationship with the mother? If you recollect the sambar advertisement thatreminds a man of his mother, you will notice that a person’s memories with hismother are linked to the food she had cooked during his childhood. Along with allher love, pain and sacrifices, her food is permanently recorded in her child’s mind. So it is our earnest intention that parents and children minimize their dependenceon outside food and utilize their free time to try out new dishes at home. Afterall, food is mankind’s first necessity. With a healthy body, a stable mind and yourvaluable presence, is there something your child cannot achieve?Welcome to the first issue of Student Mag. – Editor How to Subscribe For subscription, contact:Swan Edulabs Pvt. Ltd, Plot No. 43, Alaknanda, Prashasan Nagar, Road No. 72, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 500033 Ph: (+91) 99515 27076 , (040) 2355 3031 Email: [email protected]

THE LEGEND OF RAMZAN EVENTS OF THE MONTH Islam is the world’s second-largest religion. It is a religious system which began in the 7th century by Muhammad. Muslims follow the holy Quran and aim to keep the Five Pillars. Ramadan or Ramzan is an annual observance by the Muslims which lasts for 29–30 days based on the sighting of the crescent moon. The word ‘Ramadan’ originates from the Arabic word ‘ramiḍa’ or ‘ar-ramaḍ’, meaning ‘scorching heat’ or ‘dryness.’ Muslims believe that the holy book of Quran was first revealed to Muhammad during Ramadan, referred to as the ‘best of times’. It is the holiest month for Muslims who believe that during this period the gates to heaven are open and the gates to hell closed. During Ramadan, there is an increase in offering of prayers and recitation of the Quran. In many Islamic countries, on the eve of the first day, beginning of Ramadan is announced by firing of a gun or cannon.June 9 - Kabirdas Jayanthi June 25 - Jagannath Rath Yatra June 26 - Ramzan5JUNE World JUNE Environment Day 8World Ocean Day Activity 1 Activity 2 Ask the whole class to come up with a play, where they show Organize a river cleaning session the importance of conservation of at a river which is close to your forests and natural habitats. school, as a day activity. The process will make you realize the importance of the rivers and cleanliness.18JUNE Father’s Day Yoga Day JUNE Activity 3 Activity 4 21 Organize a father-student Conduct an inter-school conference for all the schools in yoga competition for high the area. Discuss how to build a schoolers, where top schools healthy father-child relationship. get together and showcase the best of yoga poses. 3

GENERAL SCIENCECROP PRODUCTION N D MANAGEMENT AFood production is necessary for providing food A process called threshing. for the population in our country. v The separated grains should be stored safelyFood production can be increased by following away from moisture, animals and micro-certain methods of agriculture. organisms.In our country the crops are broadly divided into v Food is also available from animals, which aretwo categories based on the seasons they grow. reared for this purpose. This process is called animal husbandry.Kharif crops: Crops which grow in rainy seasonbetween the months of June and September. Quick WorkEx: Paddy, Maize, Soyabeen, Cotton, Groundnut etc. 1. When healthy seeds are dipped in water, seeds A. sink in water B.float in waterKharif crops: Crops which grow in rainy season C. neither sink nor float D. all of thesebetween the months of June and September. 2. Undesirable plants which are grown along Ex: Paddy, Maize, Soyabeen, Cotton, Groundnut etc. with crop _____________.Rabi crops: Crops which are grown in winter 3. In which season rabi crop is grown?between the months of October and March. Healthy FoodEx: Wheat, Gram, Pea, Mustard and Linseed. Activity 5v The soil should be ploughed and levelled before sowing seeds to bring the nutrient rich soil to Counting aloud, students move around the surface. in a circle, substituting multiples of 5 with healthy snack foods. Studentsv Healthy seeds are selected and sowed in the soil naming unhealthy food items are out of by using traditional tools or modern seed drills. the game. This helps the students to identify healthy food.v Organic manure and Fertilizers should be added to the soil to increase the nutrient value of the soil.v Water should be supplied to the crops at regular intervals. This practice is called irrigation. v Weeds should be removed from the soil. This process is called weeding.v Harvesting is the process of cutting the grown crop.v The grains are separated from the chaff by 4

SOCIAL SCIENCEHOW, WHEN AND WHERE?James Mill, in his book “A History of British India,” divided Role Play Indian history into three periods - Hindu, Muslim andBritish. Activity 6Historians have generally classified history intotwo periods - Medieval and Modern. Assign students the roles of historical figures and haveBut many historians refer to the Modern Period them debate a unique issueas ‘Colonial’ because there was no liberty and from the British period inequality during the British rule. India. This brings out an appreciation for history‘Colonization’ is the process in which one amongst students.country occupies another country and bringsocial, economical and political changes.Historians took the official British administrationrecords as the source of history.The British government also carried out surveys as theybelieved that a country should be known clearly for itsadministration.They held revenue surveys to know about thetopography, soil quality, crop patterns, etc. Census was held every ten years from the end ofnineteenth century.But the official records does not cover many aspectslike what other people felt in the country and whatlay behind their actions.Diaries of people, writings of pilgrims and travellers,autobiographies and newspapers can be useful to knowmore about the history. Quick Work1. What is ‘Colonization?’2. Which was the first British company that startedtrade with India before colonization?3. What does census normally refer to?5

ENGLISH A TOKEN Scented candles, Teddy bears, Sparkling colours, Dancing fountains , Fairy kits or Sand hills! Kaleidoscope set , Magnetic tablet or Cadbury chocolate, A goldfish aquarium , Funky mobile or a magenta flower basket! A day dream indeed ! When will come the day next? Secretly, I spied and eyed everyone , on each pretext. Oh ! Jenny, Thomas and Deepa! Are you all asleep? Tossing and turning, I was frantically in weep!Quick Work Tring- tring! beeped the solemn copper tinkling bell! Jesus! I was spe echless and blindfolded, in a nutshell. A frisky gibber , the Golden Retriever, cuddled me, A long awaited present, I couldn’t more agree.Answer the following questions based on the poem. 8) If you have to write a poem on “my friend” , what1) Settingof apoemisanenvironmentorsurrounding are the adjectives you will use to describe him. (only words) in which an event or story takes place. ... Setting could be simply descriptive like a lonely cottage ___________________ on a mountain. Write two lines on the setting of ___________________ the poem for the above poem. ____________________2) What is the happy incident described in the poem? ____________________3) What are the two words that tell us that the ____________________ character didn’t get a sound sleep during that night? Self Portrait4) Describe the poet’s gift in your own words.5) The first paragraph describes different gifts. Activity 7 Which among those are your favourite?6) Justify the title of the poem. Using either words or pictures, collages 7) Add two lines to the poem of your own: or drawn by hand, describe yourself to your friends. This helps studentsScented candles, Teddy bears, Sparkling colours, getting comfortable with their peers.Dancing fountains , Fairy kits or Sand hills!___________________________________________________________________ 6

MATHEMATICSRATIONAL NUMBERSn Rational Numbers are closed under It means when 0 is addition, subtraction, multiplication, but added to a rational not under division. It means, we get a number it gives the rational number when we add, subtract or same rational number. multiply two rational numbers. n 1 is multiplin Addition and Multiplication are commutative for rational numbers. That -cative  identity means for rational a+b=b+a axb=bxa numbers. Itn Subtraction and Division are not means when commutative for rational numbers. It means 1 is multiplied any rational a – b (not equal to) b – a. number the result is the same number. a / b not equal to b / a. n The additive inverse of a rational numbern Addition and Multiplication are associative a / b is -a / b. for rational numbers. It means n The multiplicative inverse or reciprocal of (a + b) + c = a + (b + c). a rational number a / b is c / d when a / b (a x b) x c = a x (b x c). x c /d is 1.n Subtraction and Division are not associative n Distributivity of rational numbers for rational numbers. It means a (b + c) = ab + ac and a (b – c) = ab – ac. (a – b) – c is not equal to a – (b – c). n There are infinite rational numbers (a / b) / c is not equal to a / (b / c). between any two rational numbers.n 0 is additive identity for rational numbers. n The means of any two rational numbers is used to find the rational numbers between them.Quick Work Graphing your Way1. A number which can be expressed as p/q, where p and q are Activity 8integers and q ≠ 0 is Find the cost of any 5A. natural number B. whole number items. Mark them on a graph. Now add 5% increase in costC. integer D. rational number of these prices and graph the new values. This activity uses2. The additive inverse of -7/19 is real-world data to reinforce graphing fundamentals.A. -7/19 B. 7/19C. 19/7 D. -19/73. What number should be added to 3/8 to get -1/24? A. -5/12 B. -7/23C. 31/72 D. 2/33 7

TECHNOLOGYELECTRIC SCOOTERThese are plug in vehicles, running on scooters and aims to see about 7 million of them on rechargeable batteries, which tends roads by 2020. to run one or more electricmotors which are present. A There are a lot of misconceptions which people faceprototype of it was built in when it comes to understanding how electric scooters1919 by Ransomes, Sims & and two wheelers work. They are not more expensiveJefferies. Electric scooters or tedious as compared to the conventional modes ofare thought to be good for transport. It is commonly thought that the batterythis world, as there is a hope life and the maintenance of these are the main issues.that it will reduce petrol Electric scooters can actually take up load of two peopleconsumption and air pollution. with certain amount of luggage easily to a distance ofHowever, lot of people are quite about 60 km with just one unit of electricity. The testedskeptical about using it as their means electric scooters have proven to be more efficient whenof transport for reasons better known to them. it comes to functioning, and in the coming years they can be easily found on the roads of many major cites ofAn electric scooter consists of a battery pack (to store the the world. It is definitely more sustainable, eco friendly, energy charged), a battery charging port economical and hassle-free. (place to plug in for charging), a power switch, speed controller (for differing Believe It! In the year 2013, FIM came up with an all electric motorcycle event called the E-MX, which was held in Belgium in their clean week. Way to go! or uneven roads), throttle and a Going Fuelless motor. The functioning of it is quitesimple and feasible to implement. Z Electric Vehicle is a Activity 9US based company and is one of the main producers ofthe electric scooters, who supplies all across the world. Make a list of vehicles which run on battery or solar power. Share theThere are many other automotive companies in the information in the class.world which came up with scooters in the world, wheresome use lithium ion phosphate batteries (by eGenUK) and some even use swappable batteries (Gogoro).In india the government had announced in 2013 thatit will provide subsidies for the production of electric 8

COVER STORYNO MOREBLACKBERRYPHONESIt is a major blow for the blackberry lovers making the software for phones instead of making as the company has decided to stop making phones themselves. They have come up with theblackberry phones any longer. Though the possibility of outsourcing the device production tocompany has not been doing great since a long other manufactures, who can do a better job at it.time, there are still people out there who believedin the product and are definitely going to miss John Chen, the Executive Chairman ofit in the years to come. The phone has been in Blackberry, has revealed in a press conference thatthe market for about 14 years, when the owner they would stop all internal hardware productionannounced they will not be designing any of their for phones and that they would shift their attentionsmart phones any longer. It was handset for theprofessionals with its “Qwerty” keyboard, which to security and applications. This decision has beenbecame its trademark. The blackberry messenger taken as the company had reported losses aboutand its fast Email service played the key roles in 372 million dollars. Moreover, the sales have alsoits success. However, they had been struggling fallen nearly by 50%. It came up with its Dtek50to keep up their place in the market, owing to (their first ever Android phone) smart phone andbig rivals such as Samsung and Apple with their even labeled it “the most secure Android phone”fancy touch screens and functionalities. Therefore, ever, but it still did not do anything much to thethe company has decided that it would focus on already falling company. Activity 10 Make a list of items which are not available any longer in the market. Write a funny poem on any one item. 9

FOREIGN FOLKTALE A TurkishSUNNY DAYS AND RAINY DAYS StoryOnce there lived a grocery owner Dilara, let’s First let’s give our motherZoltan with his wife and two beautiful play outside some rest and help withdaughters, Talisha and Dilara. the household work.(sitting sadly) How I As the girls grew up… Yes, a grand No, a farmer’s son wouldwish I had a son. But be better as he will havemy lovely daughters are Talisha is now marriage to a more time than a trader.priceless and no one cantake their place. marriageable. We must find trader’s son. a suitable match for her.Zoltan soon contacted the Maulvi of a Yes, I agree.nearby village for a suitable match. Soon the marriage took place and Talisha was very happy. But Dilara was lonely. The landlord Aslan’s son is Father, please get Dilara Hearing this conversation… ideal for this wedding. married. It will help her fight her loneliness. With Dilara’sOne day Talisha visited wedding, we willher parent’s home. get very lonely! Yes, you are right; That’s being selfish. We must your aunt can help us. not miss a good match for our daughter. 10

Soon Dilara got married. Her husband had a big business of earthen pots. She lived happily in her new home.After a year... Sisters talked and giggled together but next morning... This will be an I want to opportunity for the invite both sisters to meet each my daughters other. home.I think our We are in big trouble this Not your ruin dear sister, justdaughters year! I hope there is heavy heavy rains for our crops. rain or our crops will die. are That means you are praying for ourquarrelling. We will be ruined. disaster. We only need the Sun for ourSisters who (angrily) Why do you pray for pots to dry. You are very bad. love each heavy rain? Little rain should be How can a beautiful relationship between other so sisters become so ugly? I regretmuch, what fine. Do you want us ruined? marrying off my daughters into familiescould be the with complete opposite interests. I reason for should have never separated them.their fight?And a big quarrel started between the sisters.If our pots don’t dry, what Both the parents were shocked.will we sell the next day? Activity 11 The only thing that brought happiness to the family seemed to be getting ruined. Read your favourite comic. Rewrite the story with your The sisters no more loved each other!own imaginary characters giving a different end to the story. The End 11

RECIPE CREATIONSTHE STORY OF WHEATIf there is one thing the world cannot exist without, it is Believe It! probably the wheat, which is the most essential food product that everyone uses. In most parts of the world, it is the staple One pound of wheat appears tofood and the use of it probably dates back to the time mankind contain about 17,000 kernelscame into picture. The production of wheat started with the dawn and the kernels which haveof agriculture and civilization, which is about 10,000 years ago. been harvested from an acreIt is thought of to have originated in the areas of Iraq according of land can be used to maketo the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG). Wheat 1,500 loaves of bread.is a member of a grass family, which tends to produce a dry oneseeded fruit, known as the kernel, which is then ground to flour What Am I Eating!for consumption. It, probably, has the most important role in Activity 12driving the world’s population to the billion in a fast manner. In groups, make a list ofOnce humans understood the importance of it and how this favourite food of your friends.seed can be used as food, there was no stopping. The farming of Mark them as healthy andwheat took over most parts of the world slowly. It was first the unhealthy food. Now make a listEygyptians around 3000 BC, who came up with yeast which is of food that should be includedused to raise the flour to make bread. They are even known to be for a balanced diet. The studentsthe first ones to come up with the bread ovens. Mills only came use their knowledge of goodin much later and are generally near to the crop. On the whole, nutrition and healthy eating in20% of our calories are based on wheat, in the form of foods such planning a healthy meal.as bakery products, cereals, pastas, pizzas and more. In moderndays, the crown that wheat has been wearing maybe in troubledue to other substitutes taking over. 12

Potato Stuffed Spinach RotiRoti Ingredients: Spinach, wheat flour, corianderIngredients: Wheat flour, leaves, red chilli powder, jeera, salt, turmericboiled potatoes, green powder and chopped green chillies.chillies, garam masala, chillipowder, ginger, coriander Procedure: In a bowl, add chopped spinachand salt. and coriander, along with the seasoning. Mix well and then add in wheat flour and someProcedure: Mix all the oil as well. Make it into a dough just like foringredients in a bowl and usual roti. Then take a small ball out of it, rollcheck if the seasoning is it out and make a roti. Cook the roti until it isaccording to your taste. Make done on both the sides. Serve it with picklethe roti dough with wheat or any curry. Go green!flour and keep aside. Roll outa roti and take the small ball Health benefit: It has a good amount ofof potato mixture and place proteins and carbohydrates. Also includesit in the middle. Then cover iron and other minerals from the spinach.it properly from all sidesand roll it out again carefully. Little tip:Cook it properly on bothsides. Once done, add in some You can also blend the spinach into abutter on top and enjoy it. paste before binding into dough.Health benefit: It gives youa good dose of energy andproteins for the day.Little tip:You can also stuff it withpaneer or other vegeta-bles. A Hunger Tree Activity 13 Draw a tree. Discuss and write the causes of hunger at the roots, how hunger affects people on the trunk, and finally the actions to take to help solve problems of hunger on the leaves. This activity increases students’ awareness of hunger related problems. 13

GENERAL KNOWLEDGEHOW CAN WE SAVE POLARBEARS FROM EXTINCTION?One of the suggested ideas was to transfer the polar bears to Antartica to helpovercome their extinction. But this may notbe a very good idea, considering that leopardseals and the orcas found there would huntand eradicate the polar bears, just as they didfor the penguins and seals which were therefor a brief period. It would be exchangingone bad for another. Moreover, itmay be just a matter of the time,till the climate changes, makingit difficult for thepolar bears to live inAntartica, similar toArtic.Guess Me! DO YOU KNOW THE REASONActivity 14 WHY RAINBOWS APPEAR CIRCULAR FROM PLANES? Ask students to identify as many historical figures as they Yes, that is correct. Though we might see can in a given period of time. them as a semicircle from the ground, they You can also play the game look circular from the sky. In the first place, by asking students to identify rainbows are formed when light is reflected countries, cities, authors, through the water droplets at a certain point. cars, or movies. The water droplets facing towards the sun are always round and since we see it fromLet’s Add the ground, it blocks the rest of the picture.Activity 15 Therefore, when you are airborne it appears in a circular form. Direct student groups to add the numbers in their 14 phone numbers, ages of family members, or addresses. The group with the highest score wins.

HOW ARE PHONES BEING ENHANCED WITH FEATURES, WHILE GETTING THINNER IN SIZE? In order to achieve higher capability and features, we need transistors, about 2 to 3 times more, than we required few years ago. The transistors are fitted into the chips and therefore help you attain higher processing power which is required. It utilizes the theory of miniaturization, where lighter and smaller parts give you the right to bring out higher processing power from a piece of silicon. Even the lithium ion batteries are more efficient in higher processing and memory power, compared to the old ones.Can you identify?Activity 16 Ask students to identify careers in which people wear uniforms. Let students identify as many careers as they can in a set amount of time.We are common! HOW SECURE ARE THE CLOUD SERVICES?Activity 17 We cannot be 100% confident about the security of the files, Write three related words on whether on cloud or not. Make sure to check their data protection the board and have students and privacy regulations before signing for any of the services. The figure out what they have in staff at the cloud services may not be able to access your entire common. For example: fiction, content, but metadata will be available to them. There will be mystery, biography (types of instances where the cloud may be hacked or someone listening books/genres). to your connection from a remote location. However, the cloud computing market is anticipated to reach $120 billion in 2016. 15

LIFE SKILLSBROKEN PROMISESOnce there lived a wolf that was extremely good another promise. But what a fool I would be if I do at hunting but very bad at swimming. One day, it not relish this tender goat,” thought the wolf. Asfell into a river and screamed for help. A kind turtle the wolf was about to pounce on the goat, it startedsaw the drowning wolf and said, “Do not worry, my running. The wolf chased the goat but could neverfriend. I will surely help you if you promise that catch it. The wolf gave up and said, “Thank you,you will not harm me in return.” The wolf promised God. If I had caught the goat, I would have brokenand took his help. As soon as the turtle brought the my promise.”wolf out of water, the wolf thought, “Am I a fool to God resumed his actual form and said to the wolf,leave this soft, yummy turtle meat?” Thinking so, “You liar! You have no control over your desires andthe wolf killed and ate the turtle. temptations. A promise that has not been kept was not a promise at all. I have given you enough chances.A few days passed and the river flooded heavily. This Don’t expect my help next time!”time, the wolf was washed away by the flooded waterand got stuck on a rock at the middle of the river. Know your ValuesTrembling with fear, the wolf prayed, “O God! Please Activity 18save my life. In return, I promise that I will save a lifeby not killing any creature today.” On hearing the Give individuals, pairs or teams of stu-wolf ’s cry, God saved him and brought him back onto dents a chance to discuss the question “Ifthe land. you had Rs. 10,000/- to donate to a worthy cause, what would it be and why?But God was not sure if the wolf would keep itspromise. So, he took the form of a goat and stoodgrazing in front of the wolf. “Well, I did make 16

REAL STORY Brian Acton, the co-founder of Whatsapp, which is used everyday by millions across the globe, is anKEEPING example of a great motivator who had the self-controlTHEREJECTIONS and discipline to keep any rejectionsBEHIND behind and start something new, which turned out to be a success story in the end. There came a time in his life that, even though he had several years of experience in some of the best tech companies, companies such as Twitter and Facebook had rejected him during 2009. He felt dejected and was low professionally as he could not find any company which would hire him. But, he then teamed up with some of his friends and dominated the cloud computing messaging, marking the birth of WhatsApp. Try to keep your sorrows and rejections behind and pull yourself together and make things work.Believe It! Quick Work Inside and Outside of Ourselves Activity 19 Brian Acton now 1. Write some suggestions that youhas a net worth of can use to “getting set” to succeed in Write at least 5 qualities that$3.4 billion. He is your school. you personify - both positive andranked as 190th 2. Think of ways to improve your negative. Think about a thing (book,wealthiest man in behaviour in: stone, etc.), an animal (dog, tiger,the United States of a. Class etc.) or something in nature (tree,America. b. Home mountain, river, etc.) which you c. Playground think symbolizes you. Students will d. School bus be able to get an insight into how they see themselves and how others perceive them. 17

SYSTEMS OF INDIAThe Indian defence system is one of the world’s strongest and sought after ones. India itself has a long history which datesback to several millennia, and according to historythe reference of armies are first found in the Vedas,which are associated with the Ramayana and theMahabharata. The Indian maritime history datesback to 5000 years ago, where the first dock wasbuilt around 2000 BC. Later, the Indian Navy wasfirst established by the British. The Indian defencesystem is controlled by the Ministry of Defence,which does all the co-ordinating and supervisingof the operations which are to be carried outbased on the intelligence agencies present in thecountry. The headquarters of the Indian ArmedForces is in New Delhi, with the President of Indiaas its Supreme Commander. The weapons, whichare used by the forces, are of foreign design andare licensed in India.The Indian Armed Forces areDEFENSE SYSTEMSdivided into Army, Navy andAir Force. These, at times,are supported by the Indian The Indian Armed Forces haveCoast Guard and paramilitaryorganizations. The Indian defence been a part of very important missions over the years, whichsystem has been going through includes the Indo-Pakistan war of 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indianmajor modernization over the Portugese war, Sino-Indian war, Kargil and many more suchtime and has some of the best operations. The Indian Army alsotechnology in the world. The contributed largely to the WorldIndian soldiers are consideredextremely qualified when it comes War I when British was rulingto high altitude and mountain the nation, where it supported a number of divisions and brigadeswarfare in the entire world. to various sides. Also, until theMoreover, India has the largest early 1960s, the British were holding the highvolunteer army in the world, positions in the Army.compared to other nations. Something to be proudof! Unlike in other institutions and governmentorganizations in the country, the defence system hasno specific reservations which are set aside based oncaste or religion. Only merit works here. What’s the Date? Believe It! Activity 20In the Battle of Longewala, on which List on the board five events of thethe famous Bollywood film ‘Border’ recent past related to India. Ask studentswas based on, there were only two to put them in a chronological order. Then,casualities from the Indian side in ask them to list five important events inreality. This actually took place in their personal history and put them in1971. chronological order or on a timeline. 18

SPEAK OUT! This column is specially Normally, headaches occur when your blood sugar drops too published to highlight low due to a missed meal. Your body starts to make extra the REAL ISSUES OF REAL hormones to raise your blood sugar levels. This causes a rise CHILDREN. What is in in your blood pressure. The higher blood pressure induces your mind? Speak out. the headache. Dehydration also can cause headaches. By keeping a snack in your bag and eating at regular intervals along with enough water, the headaches will largely go away. QUESTIONINCIDENT Hi Student Mag,Music has always been my first love. My parents fondly I have seen so many advertisements on the television thatremember the times when I, as a small kid, would sway we should donate blood. I always thought that it was afrom one corner to another the moment I heard music. good deed, but my mom tells me never to donate blood, is she right?Every evening I would put on my headphones with my - Prachi Singhfavourite music and go out on my bicycle for a long ride. Blood donation is a noble life-saving act that has no equal. ItThat was the time when my mother never is an honour to be able to donate blood as you playliked me to hear music. But cycling was not fun a part in saving someone’s life or improving theirwithout music! Send us your health condition. But there may be reasons where-One day while cycling, I went on a narrow and thoughts in you are not allowed to donate blood. In India thevery busy road in front of my school. Just when and queries legal age to donate blood is 18 years and a mini- mum weight of 50 kgs is required. At your age, youI was about to turn back for home, there was a on info@ do not qualify to donate blood. Once you becomeloud blare of horn and a squeal of brakes and swanedulabs. eligible for blood donation, you must ensure thatI saw a car right behind me. Fortunately, the com/speak_out. a brand new, sterile, disposable needle is used forcar was not moving very fast and the driver each blood donation. Once used, the needle mustmanaged to stop the car before it could hit me. html and we will be discarded. Fear of contaminated needles, etc.All this happened because I did not hear the car may be the reason for your mother to not allowhorn due to the loud music that I was listening publish the best you to donate blood. Donating blood in authorizedto. ones! Call us on blood banks is safe!That day when I missed the accident, I learnt 040-23553031 OPINIONmy lesson. While music is good for soul, it is for counselling.equally important to be alert on the road. Then I think we should not take any road side panipurisonwards, I never put my headphon-es on while I am out and juices because studies show that they are harmful.to play in the evening. Instead, I now listen to the music These things, if consumed over a long period, affects ourof nature, the birds chirping and of course the traffic on health. These foods contain artificial food colours whichthe road! are not permitted and can harm our liver and kidney. The - Name undisclosed water used is also contaminated and not safe for drinking.PROBLEM They can cause different waterborne diseases like typhoid,Hi Student Mag, jaundice and diarrhea.Some days, due to my extra classes at the school, I eat late - Prateek B.lunch. On these days, I get frequent headaches. Is there aconnection between frequent headaches and eating late?Headaches are truly miserable things. There’s a little good A Review!to be said about this throbbing, crushing pain that makes Activity 21you uncomfortable. As a critic, write or deliver quick reviewsIt can be a message from your body. It might be that while of recent movies, TV shows, sports events,you are studying and working so hard that you have or a restaurant.forgotten to eat. And then, after not eating all day long, youwould consume a single meal late at night. This causes atype of headache. 19

PUZZLE CORNER Find the wayFill in numbers from 1 to 12 in theblank spaces such that they addup to the number at the centre. May I answer?Shoot it!!! Each of the following words contains a combinationOne morning, a grandfather, a father and two sons of the letters ‘MAY’. Identify the words using the givenwent out on a hunt. If each of them shot a rabbit, whatis the minimum number of rabbits they would bring clues.home altogether? M A Y __ __ 1. Chaos and disorder ___ __ M A Y 2. Shock with distress M A Y __ __ 3. Head of a municipal corporation M A Y __ __ 4. Probably M A Y __ __ 5. A civilization of MesoamericaAcrostic Poem M A Y __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 6. A creamy dressingActivity 22 made of beaten egg yolk, oil and vinegar Do you know what acrostic M A Y __ __ __ 7. An aquatic insectpoems are? Find the meaningand write a short acrostic M A Y __ __ __ __ __ 8. A small flower that poem with a topic word ofyour choice. grows on a shrub in spring M A Y __ __ __ 9. A distress signal used by ships and planes in emergency M A Y __ __ __ 10. The yellow edible fruit of a passion flower or wild apricot 20

PROBLEM SOLVING ASSESSMENTSTATEMENT AND CONCLUSIONThese types of questions are based on logical II. Jade plants may be grown in places where water is not thinking. Consequent effect of the statement is to be in abundance.analyzed before reaching the correct conclusion. • Statement:Directions: Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the past. You need to think the given statement to be true.Two conclusions are given to each statement. Find a Conclusion:relationship between the statement and the conclusionto find the correct conclusion. You must logically select I. Earlier there were fewer options available to man.the correct conclusion. II. There was no desire in the past to influence theGive your answer as: destiny.A. If only conclusion I follows • Statement: Money plays a vital role in politics.B. If only conclusion II followsC. If either I or II follows Conclusion:D. If neither I or II followsE. If both I and II follows I. The poor can never become politicians. II. All the rich men take part in politics.Example: SOLUTIONSStatement: 1. (A) According to the statement, only those who tackle situations bravely achieve success. So, I In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a follows. However, II is vague with regard to the giventeam were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by statement and so does not follow.spinners. 2. (B) The statement talks of jade plants only and not ‘allConclusion: plants with thick leaves’. So, I does not follow. Also, since jade plants require little water, so they can beI. 80% of the team consists of spinners. grown in places where water is not in abundance. So,II. The opening batsmen were spinners. II follows.Solution: 3. (A) I directly follows from the statement while II cannot be deduced from it. (D) According to the statement, 80% of the total runswere made by spinners. Nothing about the number 4. (D) Neither the poor nor the rich, but only the role ofof spinners is mentioned in the statement. So, I does money in politics is being talked about in the statement.not follow. Nothing about the opening batsmen is So, neither I nor II follows.mentioned in the statement. So, II also does not follow. EXERCISE Activity 23 • Statement: Fortune favours the brave. In pairs, list all the words you can using the letters inConclusion: your last name, first name, a vocabulary word, month ofI. Risks are necessary for success. the year or day of the weekII. Cowards die many times before their death. in a given time. • Statement: Jade plant has thick leaves and it requires little water.Conclusion:I. All plants with thick leaves require little water.21

FUN FACTSBRAINYour brain Lack of oxygenuses 20% in the brainof the total for 5 to 10oxygen and minutesblood in your results inbody. permanent brain damage.Tiwnhcehrsiecmahestrellisogtfghceehrtoascrboerllaaatixneawtioanv.es, our late 40s. There is no LeftYNAYoeoruewurCFBrobreraarmaitneinadCoMEknveeenmerepycotsTriyoidm.nesevelopingWeblreuhacnietntnrilipycariwtoyadktuoec,eptsoBTDhewhreivnaeehiioydrnuue/wamg.RohIaitrgn’kshattoBmTltigkrrheyeeaettaihhpnbte.hrsray.rsineicjeacl tion A crocodile small light bulb. pain cannot stick its tongue out. It is Imtt(hitosersiyimtripotp!ew)oosnpsilebellbteoofwloic.rk physically impossible for pigs to look up into the Be the Quiz Master! sky.“Dthereonndleys iEnantghliesmhlewttteorrsd”“tmhisat”t. Wearing Activity 24 headphones for just an Ask students to develop hour could five quiz questions (with increase the answers) and then bacteria in exchange papers with their your ear by partners for an immediate 700 times. review. 22

DO-IT-YOURSELFCUTTING THE PINEAPPLE THE RIGHT WAYPineapples need to be cut with care and in the proper manner otherwise it would cause itching on your tongue, which does not feel that great. Take a pineapple and a good knife; be careful while doing so andmake sure some elderly person is around to monitor you. First, slice the top and the bottom off neatly. Then cutthe skin on the sides off, now you are left with only the inner part. Cut them into even slices and slowly cut themiddle core off. Your pineapple is ready to be eaten.MAKE YOUR OWN SLING SHOTEver wondered how the slingshots are made? It is not as difficult as you might think it is. Get a Y shape branch first and then cut open two normal rubber bands which you will find at home easily. Now take a small pieceof cloth and tie the ends with the rubber band that you just cut. Just make sure you tie it tightly, so that it doesnot come off. Now, tie each end to the sides of the branch on either side properly. That’s it. All you need is astone to try out your new gadget.CREATE YOUR OWN ECLIPSEVIEWING EQUIPMENTCut a sheet of white paper that fits inside the box and tape it firmly. Activity 25 This will be the projection screen to view eclipse. Cut off the top sidetabs of the box, and cut the top flaps to 1-1/2 inches on each end. Then Make your own flip booktape the aluminum foil over one side of the box, and this acts as the to get anything to look“lens” of the solar eclipse viewer. Make a small hole into the aluminum like it’s moving, like afoil to allow the image of the sun in. Now, you can view the solar ecplise bouncing ball or a flutteringthrough the open end. Fancy the box with some astronomy-themed butterfly.stickers. 23

ART APPRECIATION COLOUR SPLASH PAINTINGSplash painting, also known as ‘Splatter Painting,’ is a form of abstract art and Little Tip is usually done on a canvas or a paper.It is extremely energetic, enthusiastic and a Try splattering with toothbrushes, by usingwhole lot of fun, compared to the other kinds various colors and just go crazy and arty.of painting. It is generally unstructured, You can also cut holes and use it more like amessy and uncontrollable, which is the stencil to come up with some really creativereason it is seen as more of an expression piece of art to impress others.painting of the person doing it, than anythingelse. Reporting a News Activity 26Things that are required for thisprocess: Two students sit together and prepare a fictional news story. In a minute theyYour favorite water or acrylic colors, gloves, prepare a scene. Now the class guessescanvas, dropper (eye droppers can work “what happened,” with four importantgreat for the process) and (or) brushes. details: Who, What, Where, and When.How to do it:Take a clean canvas or even drawing paperand an old eye dropper, which has beencleaned and does not need to be usedanymore. Mix up some water colors in apalette and get ready for some creativity toflow through. If you have multiple droppersit becomes easier to use various colors atthe same time. Take the eye dropper, pickthe color and randomly drop on the paper invarious forms and sizes, however you like itto be. Splash across the canvas using variouscolors. You can also make use of your handsand brushes to give more structure andadding additional drawings to it, to give it ameaning. Try it on different kinds of papersand you can also use any other droppers thatare available. Do not be afraid to use bold orseveral colors. It is all about excitement andvisual excitement. Think of it as splatteringthe sky with whatever you feel like. 24

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FIRST AIDIt is essential that one knows the differenttypes of bandages anddressings which arepresent and what exactlyare each of them usedfor. If you are injuredor someone else, thisknowledge would behelpful in dealing withthe situation, at least untilexpert help may be onthe way (in cases wheresomeone if badly hurt forinstance).BANDAGES AND DRESSINGSl Adhesive bandages: These general band-aids are sanitary pads should do the trick. useful and it is always advisable to keep a couple of them with you at all times, as you do not know l Sterile gauze pads: These are more effective when you might need them. and expensive compared to the non-sterile gauze pads. They are generally used for burns or deeperl One-ply gauze rolls: These come in the form wounds, which involve bones and are a high risk of rolls and you can cut them according to your of catching an infection. need. You can use these for multiple occasions, for covering the wound, where you can layer it l Non-stick sterile gauze pads: These are up accordingly or even tie it around nicely as a beneficial in situation where the blood from pressure dressing (to secure a splint may be) in the wound would not stop oozing out. The non- certain situations. stickiness tends to keep the fluids from drying out, which would otherwise stick to the wound.l Non-sterile gauze pads: Available in various sizes, these provide soft cushioning support and l Elastic bandages, elastic wraps and cotton balls are more often used for closed wounds. It is better soaked in petroleum jelly are some other types if you can always have a few even on the move. that can be used as first aid. If you do not have access to these at times, even First Aid Kit Activity 27 Collect medicines from your parents/ teachers ensuring the correct usage and the correct expiry date. Make your own first aid kit for the class. 26

QUIZAcademic Quiz 5. What is the name of Nokia’s mobile phone operating system originally?1. Crops that grow during the rainy season are a)Android b)Windows b)Symbian c)JAVAcalled: a) Rabi crops b) Kharif crops c) Monsoon crops d) Water crops2. Which of these is called artificial silk? 6.Which was the India’s first scheduled airline? a) Nylon b) Rayon a) Air India b) Tata Airlines c) Polyester d) All of these c) Air Birla d) Indian Airlines Current Affairs3. What do you call a substance that reduces friction? 1)Which country voted itself out of European a) Antioxidant b) Detergent Union ? c) Foaming agent d) Lubricant a) Britain b) France4. Which of these is a non-renewable resource? c) Germany d) Russia a) Water b) Solar energy 2)The Government Of India has banned these notes c) Coal d) Wind energy as legal tender. a) Rs 100 and Rs 50 b) Rs 50 and Rs 500 5. Name the author of the book The History of c) Rs 500 and Rs 1000 d) Rs 1000 and Rs 100British India. 3)Who has been appointed as brand ambassador of Swach Rail Mission? a) James Mill b) Stephen King c) C. S. Lewis d) James Patterson6. Economic development conducted without a) Keshav Patel b) K R Sinhadepletion of natural resources is called: c) Bindeshwar Pathak d) Mrinalini Joshi a) Sustainable development b) Unsustainable development 4)Which state will become the first state to launch cyber police stations in all districts ?GK Quiz a) Madhya Pradesh b) Maharashtra c) Assam d) Odisha1. What is sensex generally related to? a) NSE b)BSE 5)Who has been appointed as Director of c)RBI d)SEBI Enforcement Directorate (ED)? a) Karnal Singh b)MahendraVerma c) Bimal Gautam d) Bibek Debroy2. Who was the longest serving Arab Leader 6)This is the theme of 2016 World food day.mentioned in the following? a)Feeding the world, caring for the earth a)King Abdullah b)Muammar Gaddafi b)Social protection and agriculture c)Hosni Mubarak d)Bashar-al-Assad c)Climate is changing; Food and agriculture must too d)Family Farming: Breaking the cycle of Rural3. What number captain is MS Dhoni of the IndianCricket Team? poverty a)41th b)35th Activity 28 c)34th d)31th4. Wal-Mart in India is associated with which of the Call out sports teams (cricket, hockey,following? kabbadi, etc.) and have students identify a)Big Bazaar b)Spencer’s Retail the city and state they play in. c)Easy Day Stores d)Spur Retail

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