Kendriya Vidyalaya SSG CISF Surajpur Greater Noida

Holiday Homework Summer Break 2023-24

Class VIII
Science
1. Mul disciplinary Project Work:-
Topic – Let’s not fear change, embrace it! # Change is the only CONSTANT
Sustainable lifestyle describes a lifestyle that a empts to reduce an individual's or society's
use of the Earth's natural resources, and one's personal resources. It is o en called "earth
harmony living” or “net zero living “and is the only way to reduce one’s carbon footprint. It
aims to reduce personal and societal environmental impact by making posi ve changes which
counteract climate change and other nega ve environmental concerns.

2. Assignment-
Qu1. Describe the nitrogen cycle with the help of a neat and labelled diagram.

Qu2.Seema got cough and cold badly. Her teacher asked her to take rest at home and
use handkerchief while sneezing and coughing. She obeyed her teacher.
(a) Why should we keep a handkerchief on nose and mouth while sneezing or
coughing?
(b) What are the modes of transfer of diseases from infected to healthy person?
(c) Do you think Seema’s teacher decision was right? Why?
(d) What value of Seema is shown here?

Qu3. write short notes on the following

1. crop rota on 2. animal husbandry 3. bio- nitrogen fixer

4. manure 5. Weedicides

Ques on 4.
On Rahul’s birthday, his mother prepared many dishes for him. A er having their meal,
they found that many food items were le over. Rahul’s mother kept these le overs in
a air- ght container and refrigerate them.
(a) What is food preserva on?
(b) What will happen to the food if it is not refrigerated?
(c) What is the role of refrigera on in food preserva on method?
(d) What value of Rahul’s mother is shown here?