NCERT Textbook: Annexure | Vocational Education (Kaushal Bodh) Class 8 - New NCERT PDF Download

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Annexure 1
Project Template
Developing practical projects in schools requires careful planning, clear 
objectives, and engaging activities that align with educational goals.
The diagram below summarises the key questions that must be addressed 
while developing the project.
What have students 
learnt through the 
activities?
What is the 
importance of 
the project? For 
example, connect to 
real world.
What tools, 
equipment and 
materials will be 
used?
What is the project 
about and what will 
be the outcome?
How to conduct 
survey, visits, etc., 
to prepare for the 
project?
What to learn 
from experts in the 
relevant ??eld?
What safety 
precautions are to be 
followed?
How to do activities 
in a systematic 
manner with 
others?
Write about your project
Choose a descriptive and engaging title that gives a clear idea of the broad 
purpose of the project.
1. Explain why the project is essential.
2. Highlight its relevance to the students’ lives, education, or the 
community.
3. Address the benefits of the project.
4. Describe how the project relates to the real-world scenarios, tasks or 
problems.
5. Explain the practical implications and potential impact of the project.
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Annexure 1
Project Template
Developing practical projects in schools requires careful planning, clear 
objectives, and engaging activities that align with educational goals.
The diagram below summarises the key questions that must be addressed 
while developing the project.
What have students 
learnt through the 
activities?
What is the 
importance of 
the project? For 
example, connect to 
real world.
What tools, 
equipment and 
materials will be 
used?
What is the project 
about and what will 
be the outcome?
How to conduct 
survey, visits, etc., 
to prepare for the 
project?
What to learn 
from experts in the 
relevant ??eld?
What safety 
precautions are to be 
followed?
How to do activities 
in a systematic 
manner with 
others?
Write about your project
Choose a descriptive and engaging title that gives a clear idea of the broad 
purpose of the project.
1. Explain why the project is essential.
2. Highlight its relevance to the students’ lives, education, or the 
community.
3. Address the benefits of the project.
4. Describe how the project relates to the real-world scenarios, tasks or 
problems.
5. Explain the practical implications and potential impact of the project.
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What will I be able to do?
Achievable and measurable objectives aligned with the curricular goal, 
competencies and grade-wise learning outcomes have to be defined for each 
project. Activities must be designed to fulfil these objectives.
Define two or three simple objectives in words that students can 
understand. These objectives indicate what students can do at the end of the 
project. Students must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. What will you be able to do by the end of the project?
2. What will you learn?
What will I need?
Ensure that the required resources are accessible and locally available, and 
help students identify what is needed for the project. Students must be able to:
1. Provide a brief overview of the tools, equipment, material and other 
resources needed for the project.
How do I keep myself and others safe?
This section should include all the safety precautions to be taken during the 
project, including cyber security and Internet safety measures. Students 
should also wear appropriate clothing, such as long sleeves, pants, and sturdy 
shoes, while doing activities in the field.
Safety precautions for tools, material, equipment, and Internet use must 
be explained and demonstrated. Students must be able to respond to the 
following questions:
1. How will you ensure your safety and that of others during the project?
2. How will you ensure no one is physically or emotionally hurt?
3. How will you ensure the safety of plants and animals, if relevant?
4. How will you maintain confidentiality? (For example, You will not 
share information about anyone without checking with them first.)
5. What will you do to keep yourself safe on the Internet?
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Annexure 1
Project Template
Developing practical projects in schools requires careful planning, clear 
objectives, and engaging activities that align with educational goals.
The diagram below summarises the key questions that must be addressed 
while developing the project.
What have students 
learnt through the 
activities?
What is the 
importance of 
the project? For 
example, connect to 
real world.
What tools, 
equipment and 
materials will be 
used?
What is the project 
about and what will 
be the outcome?
How to conduct 
survey, visits, etc., 
to prepare for the 
project?
What to learn 
from experts in the 
relevant ??eld?
What safety 
precautions are to be 
followed?
How to do activities 
in a systematic 
manner with 
others?
Write about your project
Choose a descriptive and engaging title that gives a clear idea of the broad 
purpose of the project.
1. Explain why the project is essential.
2. Highlight its relevance to the students’ lives, education, or the 
community.
3. Address the benefits of the project.
4. Describe how the project relates to the real-world scenarios, tasks or 
problems.
5. Explain the practical implications and potential impact of the project.
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166
What will I be able to do?
Achievable and measurable objectives aligned with the curricular goal, 
competencies and grade-wise learning outcomes have to be defined for each 
project. Activities must be designed to fulfil these objectives.
Define two or three simple objectives in words that students can 
understand. These objectives indicate what students can do at the end of the 
project. Students must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. What will you be able to do by the end of the project?
2. What will you learn?
What will I need?
Ensure that the required resources are accessible and locally available, and 
help students identify what is needed for the project. Students must be able to:
1. Provide a brief overview of the tools, equipment, material and other 
resources needed for the project.
How do I keep myself and others safe?
This section should include all the safety precautions to be taken during the 
project, including cyber security and Internet safety measures. Students 
should also wear appropriate clothing, such as long sleeves, pants, and sturdy 
shoes, while doing activities in the field.
Safety precautions for tools, material, equipment, and Internet use must 
be explained and demonstrated. Students must be able to respond to the 
following questions:
1. How will you ensure your safety and that of others during the project?
2. How will you ensure no one is physically or emotionally hurt?
3. How will you ensure the safety of plants and animals, if relevant?
4. How will you maintain confidentiality? (For example, You will not 
share information about anyone without checking with them first.)
5. What will you do to keep yourself safe on the Internet?
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What do I need to know before I start?
Prepare students to begin work by recalling prior knowledge, introducing 
concepts through activities that require them to work with tools and material, 
exploring the environment and basic skills related to the project, and so 
on. Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all participants and ensure 
everyone understands their tasks and how they contribute to the project. 
Students must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. Is there anything you need to learn before starting your project?
2. Do you need to meet an expert who can teach you how to do the 
activities related to the project?
3. Is there anything you need to find out about in your locality?
4. Do you need to conduct a survey, take up field visits, or something 
similar before you start?
What do I have to do?
Students need to take up various activities required to complete the project. 
Frame questions that will help them to think about what is to be done and 
subsequently, record data or information related to the project. Students 
must be able to do the following:
1. Follow the project plan and execute tasks according to the timelines.
2. Observe others to learn practical skills and techniques, such as proper 
tool usage, effective planting methods, and maintenance practices.
3. Monitor progress regularly and adjust as necessary.
4. Keep records of all activities and challenges faced during the activities.
5. Document what they have learnt, success, and challenges for future 
reference.
As they complete each activity, students can be asked the following:
(a) The material you used and how you used them.
(b) The tools you used and how you used them.
(c) The process you followed, such as selection of material/tools, 
sequence of tasks, and how you completed each one.
(d) If you collected information/data/objects, describe them and 
explain their usefulness.
(e) If you made something, include a photograph or a sketch.
(f) If you grew a plant, record its growth.
(g) What safety precautions did you take while doing the activities?
(h) Did you use any AI tools? If yes, which ones did you use, and how 
did you use them?
(i) Did you share the outcome of your project with others outside 
the school? Describe your plan and how you executed it.
(j) Did you do something to keep the environment clean or to 
recycle waste? Record the details.
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Annexure 1
Project Template
Developing practical projects in schools requires careful planning, clear 
objectives, and engaging activities that align with educational goals.
The diagram below summarises the key questions that must be addressed 
while developing the project.
What have students 
learnt through the 
activities?
What is the 
importance of 
the project? For 
example, connect to 
real world.
What tools, 
equipment and 
materials will be 
used?
What is the project 
about and what will 
be the outcome?
How to conduct 
survey, visits, etc., 
to prepare for the 
project?
What to learn 
from experts in the 
relevant ??eld?
What safety 
precautions are to be 
followed?
How to do activities 
in a systematic 
manner with 
others?
Write about your project
Choose a descriptive and engaging title that gives a clear idea of the broad 
purpose of the project.
1. Explain why the project is essential.
2. Highlight its relevance to the students’ lives, education, or the 
community.
3. Address the benefits of the project.
4. Describe how the project relates to the real-world scenarios, tasks or 
problems.
5. Explain the practical implications and potential impact of the project.
Project 8.indd   165 16-06-2025   4.18.52 PM
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166
What will I be able to do?
Achievable and measurable objectives aligned with the curricular goal, 
competencies and grade-wise learning outcomes have to be defined for each 
project. Activities must be designed to fulfil these objectives.
Define two or three simple objectives in words that students can 
understand. These objectives indicate what students can do at the end of the 
project. Students must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. What will you be able to do by the end of the project?
2. What will you learn?
What will I need?
Ensure that the required resources are accessible and locally available, and 
help students identify what is needed for the project. Students must be able to:
1. Provide a brief overview of the tools, equipment, material and other 
resources needed for the project.
How do I keep myself and others safe?
This section should include all the safety precautions to be taken during the 
project, including cyber security and Internet safety measures. Students 
should also wear appropriate clothing, such as long sleeves, pants, and sturdy 
shoes, while doing activities in the field.
Safety precautions for tools, material, equipment, and Internet use must 
be explained and demonstrated. Students must be able to respond to the 
following questions:
1. How will you ensure your safety and that of others during the project?
2. How will you ensure no one is physically or emotionally hurt?
3. How will you ensure the safety of plants and animals, if relevant?
4. How will you maintain confidentiality? (For example, You will not 
share information about anyone without checking with them first.)
5. What will you do to keep yourself safe on the Internet?
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What do I need to know before I start?
Prepare students to begin work by recalling prior knowledge, introducing 
concepts through activities that require them to work with tools and material, 
exploring the environment and basic skills related to the project, and so 
on. Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all participants and ensure 
everyone understands their tasks and how they contribute to the project. 
Students must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. Is there anything you need to learn before starting your project?
2. Do you need to meet an expert who can teach you how to do the 
activities related to the project?
3. Is there anything you need to find out about in your locality?
4. Do you need to conduct a survey, take up field visits, or something 
similar before you start?
What do I have to do?
Students need to take up various activities required to complete the project. 
Frame questions that will help them to think about what is to be done and 
subsequently, record data or information related to the project. Students 
must be able to do the following:
1. Follow the project plan and execute tasks according to the timelines.
2. Observe others to learn practical skills and techniques, such as proper 
tool usage, effective planting methods, and maintenance practices.
3. Monitor progress regularly and adjust as necessary.
4. Keep records of all activities and challenges faced during the activities.
5. Document what they have learnt, success, and challenges for future 
reference.
As they complete each activity, students can be asked the following:
(a) The material you used and how you used them.
(b) The tools you used and how you used them.
(c) The process you followed, such as selection of material/tools, 
sequence of tasks, and how you completed each one.
(d) If you collected information/data/objects, describe them and 
explain their usefulness.
(e) If you made something, include a photograph or a sketch.
(f) If you grew a plant, record its growth.
(g) What safety precautions did you take while doing the activities?
(h) Did you use any AI tools? If yes, which ones did you use, and how 
did you use them?
(i) Did you share the outcome of your project with others outside 
the school? Describe your plan and how you executed it.
(j) Did you do something to keep the environment clean or to 
recycle waste? Record the details.
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What did I learn from others?
Learning from others is a crucial aspect of any project. Therefore, students 
should reflect on what they have learnt from others. It can help improve their 
soft skills, deepen their understanding, and enhance the project’s overall 
success.
Engaging with others enables students to communicate effectively, 
share ideas, and collaborate on tasks. Diverse perspectives and ideas are 
introduced, which help students learn from the viewpoints of others. This can 
help them approach problems in a new way and enhance their creativity and 
problem-solving skills. Listening to others, such as experts and professionals, 
provides valuable insights that can help improve learner’s practices.
Students must identify what they learnt during field trips, online and 
offline interactions with experts, family and friends, community members, 
and other sources. They must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. What did you learn from field trips, interactions, video lectures, or 
experts?
2. What did you learn from your friends? Did you help them with 
something?
3. What did you learn from family members, siblings, and community 
elders?
4. What did you learn from people in the community?
What did I do and how long did it take?
To develop the capacity for time-based planning, students must record the 
entire process followed, the sequence of activities, and the time taken for 
each activity. This can be done as they proceed or at the end of the project. 
Students must be able to respond or reflect on what they did and how long it 
took them to plan and execute the activities.
What else can I do?
Students need to think of another setting to apply their learning from the 
projects, especially outside the school. For example, students can participate in 
workshops, coding classes, and exhibitions or fairs. They can also apply what 
they have learned from the projects at home and in various other places. They 
can celebrate cultural heritage months, international days, or multicultural 
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Annexure 1
Project Template
Developing practical projects in schools requires careful planning, clear 
objectives, and engaging activities that align with educational goals.
The diagram below summarises the key questions that must be addressed 
while developing the project.
What have students 
learnt through the 
activities?
What is the 
importance of 
the project? For 
example, connect to 
real world.
What tools, 
equipment and 
materials will be 
used?
What is the project 
about and what will 
be the outcome?
How to conduct 
survey, visits, etc., 
to prepare for the 
project?
What to learn 
from experts in the 
relevant ??eld?
What safety 
precautions are to be 
followed?
How to do activities 
in a systematic 
manner with 
others?
Write about your project
Choose a descriptive and engaging title that gives a clear idea of the broad 
purpose of the project.
1. Explain why the project is essential.
2. Highlight its relevance to the students’ lives, education, or the 
community.
3. Address the benefits of the project.
4. Describe how the project relates to the real-world scenarios, tasks or 
problems.
5. Explain the practical implications and potential impact of the project.
Project 8.indd   165 16-06-2025   4.18.52 PM
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166
What will I be able to do?
Achievable and measurable objectives aligned with the curricular goal, 
competencies and grade-wise learning outcomes have to be defined for each 
project. Activities must be designed to fulfil these objectives.
Define two or three simple objectives in words that students can 
understand. These objectives indicate what students can do at the end of the 
project. Students must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. What will you be able to do by the end of the project?
2. What will you learn?
What will I need?
Ensure that the required resources are accessible and locally available, and 
help students identify what is needed for the project. Students must be able to:
1. Provide a brief overview of the tools, equipment, material and other 
resources needed for the project.
How do I keep myself and others safe?
This section should include all the safety precautions to be taken during the 
project, including cyber security and Internet safety measures. Students 
should also wear appropriate clothing, such as long sleeves, pants, and sturdy 
shoes, while doing activities in the field.
Safety precautions for tools, material, equipment, and Internet use must 
be explained and demonstrated. Students must be able to respond to the 
following questions:
1. How will you ensure your safety and that of others during the project?
2. How will you ensure no one is physically or emotionally hurt?
3. How will you ensure the safety of plants and animals, if relevant?
4. How will you maintain confidentiality? (For example, You will not 
share information about anyone without checking with them first.)
5. What will you do to keep yourself safe on the Internet?
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What do I need to know before I start?
Prepare students to begin work by recalling prior knowledge, introducing 
concepts through activities that require them to work with tools and material, 
exploring the environment and basic skills related to the project, and so 
on. Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all participants and ensure 
everyone understands their tasks and how they contribute to the project. 
Students must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. Is there anything you need to learn before starting your project?
2. Do you need to meet an expert who can teach you how to do the 
activities related to the project?
3. Is there anything you need to find out about in your locality?
4. Do you need to conduct a survey, take up field visits, or something 
similar before you start?
What do I have to do?
Students need to take up various activities required to complete the project. 
Frame questions that will help them to think about what is to be done and 
subsequently, record data or information related to the project. Students 
must be able to do the following:
1. Follow the project plan and execute tasks according to the timelines.
2. Observe others to learn practical skills and techniques, such as proper 
tool usage, effective planting methods, and maintenance practices.
3. Monitor progress regularly and adjust as necessary.
4. Keep records of all activities and challenges faced during the activities.
5. Document what they have learnt, success, and challenges for future 
reference.
As they complete each activity, students can be asked the following:
(a) The material you used and how you used them.
(b) The tools you used and how you used them.
(c) The process you followed, such as selection of material/tools, 
sequence of tasks, and how you completed each one.
(d) If you collected information/data/objects, describe them and 
explain their usefulness.
(e) If you made something, include a photograph or a sketch.
(f) If you grew a plant, record its growth.
(g) What safety precautions did you take while doing the activities?
(h) Did you use any AI tools? If yes, which ones did you use, and how 
did you use them?
(i) Did you share the outcome of your project with others outside 
the school? Describe your plan and how you executed it.
(j) Did you do something to keep the environment clean or to 
recycle waste? Record the details.
Project 8.indd   167 16-06-2025   4.18.52 PM
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168
What did I learn from others?
Learning from others is a crucial aspect of any project. Therefore, students 
should reflect on what they have learnt from others. It can help improve their 
soft skills, deepen their understanding, and enhance the project’s overall 
success.
Engaging with others enables students to communicate effectively, 
share ideas, and collaborate on tasks. Diverse perspectives and ideas are 
introduced, which help students learn from the viewpoints of others. This can 
help them approach problems in a new way and enhance their creativity and 
problem-solving skills. Listening to others, such as experts and professionals, 
provides valuable insights that can help improve learner’s practices.
Students must identify what they learnt during field trips, online and 
offline interactions with experts, family and friends, community members, 
and other sources. They must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. What did you learn from field trips, interactions, video lectures, or 
experts?
2. What did you learn from your friends? Did you help them with 
something?
3. What did you learn from family members, siblings, and community 
elders?
4. What did you learn from people in the community?
What did I do and how long did it take?
To develop the capacity for time-based planning, students must record the 
entire process followed, the sequence of activities, and the time taken for 
each activity. This can be done as they proceed or at the end of the project. 
Students must be able to respond or reflect on what they did and how long it 
took them to plan and execute the activities.
What else can I do?
Students need to think of another setting to apply their learning from the 
projects, especially outside the school. For example, students can participate in 
workshops, coding classes, and exhibitions or fairs. They can also apply what 
they have learned from the projects at home and in various other places. They 
can celebrate cultural heritage months, international days, or multicultural 
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festivals and organise cultural events, culinary events, skill exhibitions, etc. 
They can integrate subjects through interdisciplinary projects, like historical 
re-enactments, science and art collaborations, or literary functions through 
performances. Students must be able to respond to the following questions:
1. What else can you do to apply your learning from the project?
2. Do you see any scope to expand the current project? How?
Think and Answer
Students must reflect on what they have learned from their recent experiences. 
A set of questions must be designed to assess learning of key aspects of the 
project and related concepts across curricular areas. Some of the questions 
that can be asked include the following:
1. What did you enjoy doing?
2. What were the challenges you faced?
3. Question(s) related to the project itself.
4. What are some examples of jobs related to your activities? What 
other jobs are related to the project?
Planning a Project
Since planning is integral to all work, all projects contain planning components. 
However, to ensure students can detail the steps required in planning, the 
planning section can be used as it is given in the Activity Book. If the school 
plans an alternative approach to meet this outcome, it must be ensured that 
students can respond to the following questions:
1. What is the final event you are planning?
2. When and where will it be held?
3. Who will be the invitees?
4. What will the final event involve?
5. What steps are required to ensure the final event goes as planned 
and when do they have to be fulfilled?
6. What are the resources involved, and who will be responsible for 
each step?
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