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Holiday Homework
Science 2023-2024
Grade VI

Name:

Class:
Instructions
 Complete the homework in soft form or hard copy.
 If required, use an ink pen to complete all tasks.
 Submit your work before the due date as it will be graded.

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 Table of Content

1. Scientific Terms

2. Booklet-Seed Dispersal Activity

3. Tasks: (Attempt any Four)

i. Task 01- Hot Spring in Amazon Forest

ii. Task 02- Science Puzzle
iii. Task 03- Put Your Knowledge to Test
iv. Task 04- Heart Beat Activity
v. Task 05- Scientific Method
vi. Task 06- Conserving Water

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 Scientific Terms

Learn the following scientific terms and their meanings.

Assessment will be taken in the 1st Quarter.
Abiotic A nonliving part of an ecosystem.

Adaptation A characteristic that enables a living thing to survive in its

environment.
Atmosphere The blanket of gases that surrounds Earth.

Biome One of Earth’s large ecosystems, with its own kind of

climate, soil, plants, and animals.
Carnivore An animal that eats another animal.

Climate The average weather pattern of a region.

Community All the living things in an ecosystem.

Condensation The changing of a gas into a liquid.

Consumer Any animal that eats plants or eats other plant-eating

animals.
Decomposer Any of the fungi or bacteria that break down dead plants
and animals into useful things like minerals and rich soil.
Extinct A species that has died out completely.

Ecosystem An ecosystem consists of all the organisms and the

physical environment with which they interact.

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Force A push or pull exerted by one object on another, causing a
change in motion.
Friction A force that opposes the motion of one object moving past
another.
Gravity The force of attraction between any two objects due to
their mass.
Habitat The place where a plant or animal naturally lives and
grows.
Hardness How well a mineral resists scratching.

Herbivore An animal that eats plants, algae, and other producers

Humidity The amount of water vapor in the air

Mass A measure of the amount of matter in an object

Mineral A solid material of Earth’s crust with a definite

composition.
Omnivore An animal that eats both plants and animals.

Organism Any living thing that can carry out its life on its own
atmosphere and reach the ground.
Predator An animal that hunts other animals for food.

Prey A living thing that is hunted for food

Producer Any of the plants and algae that produce oxygen and food
that animals need.
Sediment Pieces of material carried and deposited by water or wind.
Speed How fast an object’s position changes with time at any
given moment.
Velocity The speed and direction of a moving object

Weather What the lower atmosphere is like at any given place and
time.

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 Activity
BOOKLET - Seed Dispersal
Seed is the basic part of any plant. These are dispersed through
various ways; air, animals, water etc.
To get more information about seed dispersal, refer to the PowerPoint
file attached.
You will need:

• Stapler
• Colored markers
• Glue
• Newspaper
• Seed

Step 01: Go on a seed scavenger hunt. Look

high and low on trees, shrubs and
elsewhere in the garden or your backyard to
find a variety of seeds.

Step 02: Collect any five seeds of fruits or

flowers. Predict the methods of dispersal
and its appearance (size, color or shape)

Step 03: Bring the seeds back to home

and spread seeds on the newspaper to
dry.

Step 04: When seeds are dried, examine the

seeds carefully and think about how seeds are
being dispersed and its appearance.

Step 05: Finally, compile your findings

(handwritten or typed) and make a
booklet using the template given below.
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Reference Template:

Booklet Template x 5

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 Task 01
Hot Spring in Amazon Forest
Watch the video given below to get information about ‘Hot Spring’ in
Amazon Forest and answer the following questions.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNwHoc7bq0

Questions
Q1. What is the maximum temperature of hot spring water?

Q2. Where is Hot Spring River located?

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Q3. What is the true name of hot spring boiling river and what does it
mean?

Q4. What is being explained at 1:20 to 1:52 time bracket?

Q5. Can we make a hot spring in our country? If yes, explain your
answer.

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 Task 02
Word Search
Find and Highlight the hidden words given below.
Words can be read in any direction.

science world atom cell experiment

microscope scientist data idea learn

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 Task 03
Put Your Knowledge to Test
A substance can exist as solid, liquid or a gas. These are three states
of matter. The particle theory explains the behavior of substance in
these three states.
Click the links below to get some information related to states of
matter.
Video links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmm1J2yI9tk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuE1LePDZ4Y

Write your answer here…

Write your answer here…

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Write your answer here…

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Write your answer here…

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 Task 04
Heart Beat Activity
Summer science activities are all about getting you to have fun and
learn at the same time. You will be reading instructions, thinking about
what is happening and writing down or drawing what you can see,
hear and feel.
You will need things that you can easily find around your house. You
might need to ask an adult for help with some of the steps and always
ask permission before you begin each activity. Have fun!

My Beating Heart
This is a great way to get outside and get your heart pumping – even
better if you can have a nice refreshing drink at the end, or even an ice
lolly to cool you down! Before you begin, make sure you are able to
find your pulse and count your heartbeats. You might want to practice
this or ask someone to help you.

You will need:

• Stop watch
• Large space to walk around
• Pencil
• Recording sheet

What to do?
1. Find somewhere quiet.
2. Set the timer for 20 seconds and sit still until it goes off.

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 3. Set the timer for 20 seconds again and count how many
heartbeats youfeel in this time. Then, record this on the
recording sheet.
4. Walk slowly around the room or large space for 20 seconds.
5. Stand still, start the timer, count your heartbeats for 20
seconds andrecord.
6. Jog around the room or large space for 20 seconds.
7. Stand still, start the timer and count your heartbeats for 20
secondsand record.
Compare the changes in the number of heartbeats you recorded for each
of these activities.

Experiment with other activities, such as star jumps, dancing or readinga

book. What happens to your heartbeat?
of
these activities

Note: Use the recording sheet given for your observations and results.

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 My Beating Heart Recording Sheet

20-seconds Heart beats in How do I feel? How do I look?

activity 20 seconds

sitting

walking

jogging

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 Task 05
Scientific Method
Instructions
Select any one research question from the following list and solve it
according to the scientific method.
• If you shake up different kinds or brands of soft drinks (e.g.,
carbonated), will they all spew the same amount?
• How does the shape of an ice cube affect how quickly it melts?
• Do white candles burn at a different rate than colored candles?
• Will chilling an onion before cutting it keep you from crying?
Scientific method involves steps like making an observation, forming
a hypothesis, making a prediction, conducting an experiment and
finally analyzing the results.
Read the instructions for each step carefully.

Make an Observation and Ask a Question.

I have noticed something interesting in the world around me. I am
creating a question to test what I have noticed.

Form a Hypothesis.
I am creating a hypothesis to predict an answer to my question, based on
what I already know and have observed.

Make a Plan and Gather Materials.

I am deciding on a relevant experiment or investigation that will help
answer my question and prove my hypothesis.
I am gathering the materials, including sources for research, that I need to
conduct my experiment or investigation.
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 Conduct an Experiment or Investigation.
I am recording enough relevant evidence from my research to help
answer my question.
I am recording the procedure for my experiment and following it to
collect data.

Analyze Results and Draw a Conclusion.

I am interpreting, presenting, and explaining the results of my
experiment or investigation.
If my results do not support my hypothesis, I can choose to return to
‘Form a Hypothesis’ and create a new hypothesis to explore.
OR
If I have created new understandings from my experiment or
investigation, I can share these findings effectively.

Decide on Next Steps.

What did I find most interesting, or enjoy the most, about my
experiment or investigation?
How will I use my new understanding to take action and make a
difference?

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 Choose a research question from
above and solve it in the scientific
method pattern given below.

Make an Observation and Ask a Question.

Form a Hypothesis.

Make a Plan and Gather Materials.

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Conduct an Experiment or Investigation.

Analyze Results and Draw a Conclusion.

Decide on Next Steps.

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 Task 06
Conserving Water

Conserving Water:
No matter which source of energy you are using, it’s
important that we don’t waste it. To conserve means
to not waste or overuse something.

Conserving water is an important part of protecting

our environment. Using the right amount of water for
household activities like laundry or washing dishes
are few example to conserve water.

THINK AND RESPOND

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTcFXJT0Fsc
In the box given below, list 5 ways to conserve water.

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