BAHRIA COLLEGE ANCHORAGE CAMBRIDGE WING

SUMMER VACATION TASK

Class: JR-II Date: ___________________

ENGLISH
PROJECT 1: CREATING A CROSS WORD PUZZLE

Step 1: Choose a Theme

- Decide on a theme for your crossword puzzle, such as a holiday, sports, space, marine life, or a
specific subject.
- This will help you create a cohesive set of clues and answers.
Step 2: Determine the Puzzle Size
- Decide on the size of your crossword puzzle, such as 15x15.
- Larger puzzles are more challenging, but smaller puzzles are more suitable.
Step 3: Create a Grid Pattern
- Use a spreadsheet or a specialized crossword puzzle software to create a grid pattern with
squares and black boxes (blocks).
- The black boxes will separate the answers and create a challenging puzzle.
Step 4: Choose Answers
- Brainstorm a list of answers related to your theme.
- Use a variety of short and long answers to create a challenging puzzle.
- Make sure to include some easy answers as well.
Step 5: Write Clues
- Write clues for each answer, making sure to make them challenging but not impossible to solve.
- Use clever wordplay, puns, and clever phrasing to make the clues engaging.
Step 6: Assign Answers to Grid
- Assign each answer to a specific location in the grid, making sure to follow these rules:
- Answers must be at least 3 letters long.
- Answers cannot be repeated.
- Answers must be placed horizontally or vertically, not diagonally.
Step 7: Add Clues to Grid
- Add the clues to the grid, making sure to number each clue corresponding to the answer.
Step 8: Review and Edit
- Review your crossword puzzle for errors and inconsistencies.
- Make sure the clues are clear and the answers are correct.
- Test-solve the puzzle to ensure it's fun and challenging.
Step 9: Share Your Puzzle with classmates after summer break:
- Submit 1 copy of puzzle in your summer task.
- Share your crossword puzzle with others, either online or in print.
- Encourage your classmates to solve the puzzle and provide feedback.
Tips and Variations:
- Use a variety of clue types, such as definition clues, fill-in-the-blank clues, and quote clues.
- Incorporate themed answers and clues to create a cohesive puzzle.
- Use a grid shape that fits your theme, such as a holiday-themed puzzle in the shape of a tree.
- Create a crossword puzzle with a twist, such as a puzzle with no black boxes or a puzzle with
clues written in code.
Sample: [Link]

Project 2: Creating a Book Trailer

1. Choose a Book
• Select a book you are passionate about. It could be a novel, a short story collection, or a
non-fiction book.
• Make sure you have read and understood the book thoroughly.
2. Outline Key Elements
• Plot Summary: Identify the main plot points that will entice viewers without giving away
spoilers.
• Characters: Choose key characters to highlight.
• Setting: Describe the important locations where the story takes place.
• Themes and Tone: Determine the overall themes and tone of the book (e.g., suspenseful,
romantic, adventurous).
3. Write the Script
• Introduction: Begin with a hook that grabs the viewer’s attention. This could be a
compelling quote, a dramatic statement, or a key scene.
• Body: Provide a brief summary of the plot, introduce main characters, and highlight the
central conflict. Use intriguing questions or statements to build curiosity.
• Conclusion: End with a call to action, encouraging viewers to read the book. You can also
include a cliffhanger or a powerful quote from the book.
4. Storyboard Your Trailer
• Sketch out each scene you plan to include in your trailer.
• Determine how each part of your script will be visually represented.
• Decide on the sequence of scenes and transitions between them.
5. Gather Resources
• Images: Find or create images that represent the characters, setting, and key scenes. Use
royalty-free images or draw your own.
• Videos: Record or source video clips if applicable. Ensure they are high quality and
relevant.
• Music: Choose background music that fits the mood of your trailer. Use royalty-free music
or compose your own.
• Voiceover: Record a narration of your script if needed. Ensure clear and expressive
delivery.
6. Create Visual Elements
• Title Cards: Design text cards that introduce the book’s title, author, and any other
necessary information. Use fonts and colors that match the book’s tone.
• Quotes and Text: Include key quotes from the book and important text elements from your
script.
7. Edit the Trailer
• Software: Use video editing software such as iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Adobe
Premiere, or any other user-friendly editor.
• Import Resources: Load your images, video clips, music, and voiceover into the editing
software.
 • Sequence: Arrange your visual elements according to your storyboard. Ensure smooth
transitions between scenes.
• Timing: Sync the images, text, and music to match your script. Pay attention to timing to
keep the trailer engaging.
• Effects: Add effects like fade-ins, fade-outs, and zooms to enhance the visual appeal.
8. Review and Revise
• Watch your trailer multiple times to ensure it flows well and is free of errors.
• Make adjustments to improve pacing, clarity, and impact.
• Seek feedback from others and make necessary revisions based on their input.
9. Finalize and Export
• Once you are satisfied with your trailer, export it in a suitable format (e.g., MP4, AVI).
• Ensure the quality is high and the file size is manageable for sharing.
10. Share Your Trailer
• Upload your trailer to video-sharing platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.
• Share the link on social media, blogs, and submit in your summer task.
• Consider sending it to the author or publisher of the book, as they might be interested in
sharing it as well.
Tips for Success
• Keep it Concise: Aim for a trailer length of 1-2 minutes.
• Engage Emotionally: Use music, voiceover, and visuals to evoke emotions that match the
book’s tone.
• Avoid Spoilers: Tease the plot without revealing major twists or the ending.
• High Quality: Ensure all elements (audio, visual, and text) are high quality and
professional-looking.
• [Link]

PROJECT 3: CREATING POETRY

1. Understand Different Types of Poetry
• Free Verse: Poems without a specific rhyme or rhythm.
• Haiku: A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.
• Limerick: A five-line humorous poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme.
• Sonnet: A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often in iambic pentameter.
• Acrostic: A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message.
2. Find Inspiration
• Nature: Take a walk and observe the environment. Note the sights, sounds, and smells.
• Emotions: Reflect on your feelings about an event, person, or experience.
• Memories: Think about significant memories and how they made you feel.
• Art and Music: Look at a piece of art or listen to music and write about what it evokes.
3. Brainstorm Ideas
• Write down words, phrases, or images that come to mind when thinking about your chosen
theme or inspiration.
• Create a mind map to explore different aspects of your theme.
4. Choose a Structure
• Decide which type of poem you want to write based on your theme and inspiration.
• Consider the structure and rules of the chosen form (e.g., syllable count for haikus, rhyme
scheme for sonnets).
5. Write the First Draft
• Start with a Line or Image: Begin with a line or image that captures the essence of your
theme.
• Use Vivid Imagery: Paint pictures with your words. Use metaphors, similes, and
descriptive language.
• Focus on Emotion: Convey the emotions you want the reader to feel.
• Experiment with Sound: Play with rhyme, alliteration, and rhythm to enhance the
musicality of your poem.

6. Revise and Edit

• Read Aloud: Reading your poem aloud can help you hear its rhythm and identify areas for
improvement.
• Check for Clarity: Ensure each line is clear and conveys your intended meaning.
• Refine Word Choice: Replace weak or vague words with more precise and powerful ones.
• Adjust Line Breaks: Experiment with where lines break to create emphasis and impact.
7. Get Feedback
• Share your poem with friends, family, or teachers and ask for constructive feedback.
• Consider their suggestions, but also stay true to your vision and voice.
8. Polish the Final Draft
• Make final revisions based on feedback and your own reflections.
• Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
9. Present Your Poem
• Read Aloud: Practice reading your poem with expression and confidence.
• Create a Visual: Pair your poem with artwork or a visual presentation.
• Publish: Share your poem in your summer task, school newsletter, literary magazine, or
online platform.

PROJECT 4: INTER- WING ENGLISH DEBATE CONTEST

Cambridge wing is thrilled to announce an Inter- Wing English Debate Contest to be

held tentatively in August 2024. Those who wants to participate in this contest, are
required to prepare either in favor of the motion or against the motion.
Topic: Artificial Intelligence: A Boon or A Bane
1. Choose Your Side: Decide whether you believe artificial intelligence (AI) is more of a
boon or a bane. This will determine the focus of your research and arguments.
2. Research Your Position: Gather evidence and examples that support your chosen
side. Look for statistics, case studies, and expert opinions to strengthen your arguments.
 3. Organize Your Arguments: Structure your points using the registers of debate:
introduction, main arguments, counterarguments, and conclusion. This will help you
present your ideas logically and persuasively.
4. Practice Public Speaking: Practice delivering your arguments and rebuttals aloud.
Focus on your tone, pacing, and body language to effectively communicate your ideas
during the debate.
5. Prepare for the Contest: Keep in mind that there will be a debate contest after the
summer break. Use this as motivation to dedicate time to your preparation and refine your
debating skills.
MATHEMATICS
Histogram and Bar Graph Models

• Materials Needed: Graph paper, markers, rulers

• Description: Create histograms and bar graphs using graph paper to display data visually.
Use different datasets to understand frequency distributions and statistical concepts.

Fibonacci Sequence Model

• Materials: Graph paper, colored pencils, cardboard.

• Concept: Visualize the Fibonacci sequence and its relation to the golden ratio.
• Steps:
1. Draw squares with side lengths following the Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,
etc.).
2. Arrange the squares to form a spiral.
3. Discuss how the ratios of consecutive Fibonacci numbers approximate the golden
ratio.

Geometric Solids

• Materials: Cardboard, glue, scissors, ruler.

• Concept: Explore the properties of 3D shapes.
• Steps:
1. Create nets for different geometric solids (cube, tetrahedron, octahedron, etc.).
2. Cut out the nets and assemble the 3D shapes.
3. Discuss the properties such as faces, edges, and vertices.
URDU
‫وسرجیھکم‬
‫ایہحفصروزاہنوطبراالمںیھکل۔وادلنیےک ک ر‬
‫زیرگنایناالمںیھکل۔‬ ‫دریساتکباک ک‬
‫رقتیاینپونٹ ک ُیںیمںیھکلاور کیادرکںی۔‬
‫ای ک ر‬
‫ای ک‬
‫۔انونصماعترپ ک‬2
‫ویمدافع‬
‫ویمآزادی‬
‫روزاہنوخیطخشیکقشمرکںی۔‬
 BIOLOGY
. Activity 1 Formation of Herbarium of 5 different leaves. Google Classroom
Activity 2 Seed growth to observe Roots: Google Classroom
Activity 3 Red ink rise in selective Leaf Google Classroom
Activity 4 Designing a Balanced Diet platter Google Classroom
Written work: Definition of key words from the units 1&2.1 Google Classroom

CHEMISTRY

Task 1:
To study the effect of pressure on three states of matter to check their
compressibility.

Try to compress the content by pushing the piston in each syringe with equal force.
You will find that the piston can be pushed easily in the syringe having air (gas).

,
Note:
• Solid powdered salt or powder chalk both can be used as solid
material.
• Apply some vaseline on the pistons and then insert them into the
syringes. This will make smooth movement of the pistons.
• The following link can be used to watch a video for better
understanding
[Link]

Task 2:
To study the phenomenon of condensation i-e vapours, gas changes into
liquid on cooling by loosing energy.
 • Take a glass and pour cold water in it. You can add some ice cubes also.
After few minutes, you will be able to see that small drops of water is
visible on the outersurface of glass.

This water is the vapours of water that is present in the atmosphere and get
condensed by the cold surface of glass.

Task 3:
All the three states of matter are interconvertible into each other.

Write down that what changes occur at particular level according to particle
theory of matter during the following changes:
• Freezing
• Melting
• Boiling
• Condensation

Task 4:
All the three states of matter are made up of particles. Fill the table bellow usin
particle theory of matter
Properties Solid Liquid Gas
Arrangement
Separation
Movement
Forces of attraction
Energy

Portfolio: A portfolio will be prepared where we will keep a complete and

thorough record of your observation and solution of above activities. You can
either use plastic portfolio file or a clip file
Note: Details of 3D Models and working projects will be share in google
classroom for science exhibition.
 PHYSICS
i. Kaleidoscope Materials required:
• 3 equal sized mirrors
• Tape
• Some colored papers

Link:
[Link]

ii. Build a better light Materials required:

bulb • mason jar with lid
• hammer
• 1-inch nails
• three feet insulated copper wire
• 6-volt battery
• picture hanging wire (iron)
• electrical wire
• wire cutters
Link:
Simple Light Bulb Experiment
([Link])
iii. Build a Buzz wire Materials required:
game • Bell or Buzzer
• 6-volt battery
• electrical wire
• wire cutters
• Wooden stand
[Link] Link:
How to Make Buzz Wire Game at Home ([Link])

Measuring Motion.

COMPUTER
Summer task is uploaded on google classroom.

History:
Group 1: Make a Documentary on “How Europe was during the Middle Ages and how they
developed themselves"
Group 2: Make a Documentary on “The Ottoman Dynasty and Empire".
Group 3: Make a Documentary on “All the Crusades and their impact"
Group 4: Make a Documentary on “Muslim Dynasties in South Asia and the Sub-continent”
Note: All the documentaries should have the voice over of the members of the group. Length of
each documentary should be between 7-10 mins. All the content should be explanatory and in
English language.

GEOGRAPHY
Group 1: Make a Documentary on “Types of plains”
Make a model of “Four types of plains”.
Group 2: Make a Documentary on “Courses of river.”
Make a model of “Three courses of river”.
Group 3: Make Documentary on “Precipitation and its types”
Make a model of “Water cycle”.
Note: All the documentaries should have the voice over of the members of the group. Length of
each documentary should be between 7-10 mins. All the content should be explanatory and in
English language.

ISLAMIYAT / QURANIC STUDIES / MUALLIM-UL-QURAN

➢ Revise Life of Prophet in Makkah
➢ Make a prayer chart and mark your daily offered prayers
➢ Read The Story of Prophet Suleiman (Solomon) is mentioned in the following surahs of the Holy
Quran:

Surah An-Naml: The surah describes the story of Prophet Suleiman, his kingdom, his wisdom, and
his relation with the Queen of Sheba.

Surah Sad: The surah describes Prophet Suleiman’s wealth and kingdom, his love for
horses, and how he was tested by Allah. Prophet Suleiman was the son of Prophet Dawud
(David) and was known for his wisdom, justice, and spiritual power. He was given many gifts
by Allah, including the ability to communicate with animals and control the wind and the jinn.
He was a just and wise ruler and was loved by his people.

✓ At the end make a booklet what lesson you have learned from this story.

➢ Prepare a speech on SEERAT -UN-NABI or Naat

Class Teacher: ___________________

Sabeen Butt
Vice Principal
Cambridge wing