Subject Enrichment Activities in Biology

Subject Teacher - Pramod Kumar

Class: VIII B

Format:
1. Cover Page
School Name with the logo and pin code
Student’s Name
Class
Roll No.
Subject
Submitted to
Date of Submission: 3rd January, 2025
2. Title Page
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3. Acknowledgement
4. Index Page
5. Introduction
6. Body
Explore
Explain
Elaborate
7. Conclusion- Learning Aspect
8. Bibliography
9. Gallery

Note: A4 paper needs to be used. The Cover Page and Gallery Page could be
colour prints.
 Subject Enrichment Activities in Biology
Subject Teacher - Pramod Kumar
Class: VIII-B

1. Transportation System in Plants (Roll No.- 1,3,5,7,9)

Activity: Create a Model of Plant Transport System

• Objective: Understand the transport of water, nutrients, and food in plants.

• Materials: Paper, straws, colored water, cotton, a plastic bottle, and small plants.
• Instructions:
1. Create a model using paper to represent the stem and roots of a plant.
2. Attach straws to represent the xylem and phloem.
3. Use colored water to simulate the movement of water in the plant.
4. Document the assignment in a maximum of 10 pages (A4 size paper).
5. Discuss how nutrients and water are transported in plants through the roots,
stem, and leaves during the presentation.

2. Reproduction in Plants (Roll No.- 11,13,15,17,19)

Activity: Dissecting a Flower

• Objective: Learn about the male and female reproductive organs in plants.
• Materials: A flower, magnifying glass, scissors, chart paper.
• Instructions:
1. Dissect a flower and label its parts: stamen, pistil, sepals, petals.
2. Create a poster showing the different methods of plant reproduction (e.g.,
pollination, fertilization).
3. Document the assignment in a maximum of 10 pages (A4 size paper).
4. Discuss the role of each part in the reproductive process.

3. Reproduction in Animals (Roll No.- 21,23,25,27,29)

Activity: Life Cycle of an Animal (Drawing & Presentation)

• Objective: Explore the stages of reproduction and development in animals.

• Materials: Drawing sheets, colored pencils.
• Instructions:
1. Choose an animal (e.g., frog, butterfly, or human).
2. Draw and label its life cycle, showing the stages from birth to adulthood.
3. Document the assignment in a maximum of 10 pages (A4 size paper).
4. Present the life cycle in class, explaining each stage in detail.
4. Ecosystem (Roll No.- 31,33,35,37,39)

Activity: Create a Terrarium

• Objective: Understand the balance in ecosystems and the role of plants and animals.
• Materials: Glass jar or bottle, small plants, soil, small insects, water.
• Instructions:
1. Set up a terrarium by layering soil, placing plants, and adding insects or small
animals.
2. Observe how plants and animals interact within the small ecosystem.
3. Document the assignment in a maximum of 10 pages (A4 size paper).
4. Discuss the importance of each organism in maintaining the balance of the
ecosystem in the classroom.

5. Endocrine System and Adolescence (Roll No.- 41,43,45,47)

Activity: Hormonal Changes During Adolescence (Role-Play)

• Objective: Learn about hormonal changes and their effects during adolescence.
• Materials: Scripts for role-play.
• Instructions:
1. Create role-play scenarios depicting different hormonal changes during
adolescence (e.g., puberty, mood swings, growth spurt).
2. Students will act out the situations while others guess the hormonal changes
involved.
3. After the role-play, discuss how the endocrine system controls puberty.
4. Submit the role-play script.

6. Circulatory System (Roll No.- 2,4,6,8,10)

Activity: Circulatory System Model

• Objective: Understand the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels.
• Materials: Clay, colored markers, paper, and chart paper.
• Instructions:
1. Create a model of the human circulatory system using clay to form the heart,
arteries, veins, and capillaries.
2. Color the arteries and veins with appropriate colors (red for arteries, blue for
veins).
3. Label all parts and explain the function of each part (heart, blood, blood
vessels).
4. Document the assignment in a maximum of 10 pages (A4 size paper).
7. Nervous System (Roll No.- 12,14,16,18,20)

Activity: Build a Model of a Neuron

• Objective: Learn the structure and function of neurons in the nervous system.
• Materials: Clay, colored paper, pipe cleaners.
• Instructions:
1. Create a model of a neuron using clay and pipe cleaners to represent dendrites,
axon, and cell body.
2. Label the parts of the neuron and explain their functions in transmitting nerve
impulses.
3. Document the assignment in a maximum of 10 pages (A4 size paper).
4. Discuss how neurons work together in the nervous system in the classroom.

8. Health and Hygiene (Roll No.- 22,24,26,28,30)

Activity: Create a Hygiene Poster

• Objective: Promote awareness about the importance of health and hygiene.

• Materials: Chart paper, colored markers.
• Instructions:
1. Research and create a poster that highlights the key aspects of personal
hygiene (e.g., washing hands, brushing teeth, bathing).
2. Document the assignment in a maximum of 10 pages (A4 size paper).
3. Present the poster to the class and explain why each aspect of hygiene is
important for good health.

9. First Aid (Roll No.- 32,34,36,38,40)

Activity: First Aid Demonstration

• Objective: Learn the basics of providing first aid for common injuries.
• Materials: Bandages, gauze, cotton, antiseptic, and any other first aid supplies.
• Instructions:
1. Demonstrate basic first aid skills such as applying bandages, treating cuts,
burns, and sprains.
2. Submit the Demonstration Script.
10. Human Digestive System (Roll No.- 42,44,46,)

Objective:
To understand the structure and function of the human digestive system through a creative
and hands-on working model-making activity.

Materials:

• A large sheet of cardboard or chart paper

• Colored clay or dough
• Straws (different sizes)
• Plastic bottles (small)
• Balloons
• Markers, scissors, and glue
• Labels or printed cutouts of digestive system organs

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Base:

o Take a large sheet of cardboard or chart paper as the base. Draw the outline of
the human digestive system on it as a guide.
2. Model Creation:
o Mouth and Esophagus: Use a balloon for the mouth and a straw for the
esophagus. Attach them to the chart at the appropriate position.
o Stomach: Shape colored clay or a small plastic bottle to resemble the
stomach. Label it and attach it below the esophagus.
o Small and Large Intestine: Use flexible straws or twist clay into the coiled
shape of the small intestine and a thicker layer for the large intestine.
o Liver and Pancreas: Make the liver and pancreas using clay. Place and label
them near the stomach and small intestine.
o Anus: Use another balloon or clay to depict the anus at the end of the large
intestine.
3. Label and Decorate:
o Clearly label each organ using markers or printed cutouts. Ensure the sequence
of the digestive system is accurate.
4. Documentation:
o Document the assignment in a maximum of 10 pages (A4 size paper).
5. Presentation:
o Present the model to the class, explaining the step-by-step process of
digestion, starting from ingestion to egestion.