"Think, Explore, Create: Summer Projects that Spark the Mind"

  Project 7 : Learning to use the Geometry box Class VIII Functional Art through Geometry Objective:   Use your geometry box to design a beautiful, precise, and artistic pattern for a real-life application like a tablecloth, tile, book cover, or wall art. This project is inspired by the Mystic Rose but encourages you to create something new using the geometric concepts you've learned. Materials Required: Geometry box (compass, ruler, protractor, set squares) A3/A2 sheet or cloth (for tablecloth design) Pencil, eraser, black pen Colored pencils/fabric paints/markers Scale, tracing paper (optional) Project Phases: Phase 1: Ideation 1.      Think of a theme: Nature, Indian motifs, Festivals, Abstract Art, Minimalism. 2.      Sketch a rough plan of your layout (center + corners, repeating units, borders, etc.) Phase 2: Geometrical Constructions   Use only your geometry tools (no ...

  Understanding Bearings in Mathematics In mathematics, a bearing is an angle that represents direction, measured clockwise from the north line. Bearings are always expressed as three-digit numbers Due North is 000° Due East is 090° Due South is 180° Due West is 270° ​Bearings are commonly used in navigation, mapping, and geometry to describe the direction from one point to another. ​ 🗺️ Class 8 Summer Project: Bearings and Travel Mapping Objective: To explore the concept of bearings by mapping your summer travels from MCGS (Mayo College Girls' School) to various destinations and calculating the bearings between these locations.​ ✏️ Part 1: Mapping Your Journey 1.      Obtain a Map: o    Download and print a detailed map of India or the world. o    Mark the location of MCGS (Ajmer, Rajasthan) on the map.​ 2.      Mark Your Destinations: o    Identify and ma...

  Project 5 : "Gold & Generations: Connecting Family Moments to Economic History" Introduction Gold has always held a special place in Indian households, especially during important family occasions like weddings, births, and religious ceremonies. But have you ever wondered how much gold used to cost when your grandparents got married, or when your parents were born? What was happening in the country or the world at that time that might have influenced the price of gold? In this project, you will explore how gold prices have changed over time and connect those changes with important family events and historical milestones. This activity will help you understand how data can tell a story — one that is personal to your family and yet connected to the broader world. Objective To collect, represent, and analyze data on gold prices from the time of your grandparents (or great-grandparents, if available) to the present day. You will observe trends and relate them to m...

  Algebra Adventure: The Substitution Board Game 📋 Project Task Students are required to design a board game that helps revise the concept of substituting values in algebraic expressions . This game should be creative, colorful, and based on a theme of your choice (e.g., jungle, space, treasure hunt). 🛠️ Game Design Guidelines 1.     Design a simple board game (similar to Snakes & Ladders or Ludo) with at least 30 spaces . 2.     Each space should contain a simple algebraic expression such as: o    2x + 1 o    x² - 1 o    3x o    x + 4 o    5x - 3, etc. 3.     The game should be neatly drawn on A4 or A3 sheet or cardboard . 4.     Add counters (buttons, coins, beads) and use a regular six-sided die . 🧩 Game Rules State the rules clearly . Some examples are given below Minimum 2 players . Each player starts at space ...

  Exploring Interior Angles of Polygons Class : VIII Objective: To discover the sum of interior angles of polygons without using direct formulae. To explore and apply different triangulation techniques on various polygons. To connect geometry with real-world structures and patterns. Materials Required: Colored paper Scissors Glue Pre-printed polygon templates Project Guidelines: 1. Polygon Selection: Choose a minimum of 4 regular and 4 irregular polygons. Include both convex and concave types. Each polygon must have a unique number of sides . 2. Triangulation: Use two triangulation techniques to divide each polygon into triangles: Fixed Vertex Method : All triangles originate from a single chosen vertex. Piece-wise Method : Triangles are formed by connecting non-adjacent vertices across the polygon. Use both methods at least once among your polygons....