Class IX Summer Vacation Homework Guide 2026 - Speak & Spell Schooling System

General Guidelines and Submission Details

• Objective: The primary purpose of the summer vacation homework is to ensure students remain engaged in academics and co-curricular activities while encouraging creative and innovative endeavors.

• Academic Support: Parents are encouraged to promote interest in academics by supporting learning with new ideas.

• Submission Dates: Homework must be submitted on July 27th or July 28th, 2026.

• Timings: Submission window is from $10:00\,\text{am}$ to $12:00\,\text{pm}$.

• Location: Respective school campus of the Speak & Spell Schooling System (Montessori to Matric).

• Instruction for Students: All homework must be completed in the relevant subject copies/notebooks.

Physics Assignment

• Unit 1: Physical Quantities and Measurement

  • Section A: Complete all tasks on page $26$ and $27$ of the textbook.

  • Section B: Complete questions $1$ through $7$ and question $11$ in the book (pages $28$ and $29$).

  • Questions $8$, $9$, and $10$: Complete in the notebook (page $30$).

• Unit 2: Kinematics

  • Section A: Complete in the textbook.

  • Section B (Structured Questions): Complete in the notebook/copy.

• Unit 3: Dynamics

  • Section A: Complete in the textbook.

  • Section B (Structured Questions): Complete in the notebook.

Mathematics Assignment

• Unit 1: Real and Complex Numbers

  • Examples: Complete Example $1$ and $2$ (page $14$) and Example $1$ and $2$ (page $22$) in the notebook.

  • Review Exercise: Complete Question numbers $4$, $5$, and $6$ in the notebook.

• Unit 2: Logarithm

  • Examples: Complete Examples $1$ through $5$ (pages $29$ and $30$) and Examples $2$ and $3$ (pages $47$ and $48$).

  • Exercise $2.5$: Complete Question numbers $3$, $4$, and $5$.

Urdu: Social Issues and Correspondence

Students are provided with templates for formal letters to the Editor of Daily Jang regarding societal crises:

• Sui Gas Crisis Letter:

  • Subject: Crisis and low pressure of Sui gas.

  • Key Points: Expresses appreciation for the newspaper's "Public Problems" page. Highlights that for the last two months, gas supply has been unsatisfactory. Pressure is extremely low from $8:00\,\text{pm}$ to $8:00\,\text{am}$, making cooking impossible. Gas is completely shut off after $12:00\,\text{am}$. This affects breakfast for students and employees, leading to the use of wood/coal which increases pollution and respiratory issues.

• Inflation and Economic Hardship Letter:

  • Subject: Rising inflation and public difficulties.

  • Key Points: Discusses the continuous increase in prices of food (flour, sugar, ghee, pulses, vegetables), medicines, electricity, and transport. The middle class is struggling, while the working class faces starvation. Market prices are often double the official government rates. Private school fees and medical costs have increased drastically. Calls for active price control committees and action against hoarders.

• Electricity Crisis Letter:

  • Subject: Power shortage and load shedding.

  • Key Points: Reports $10$ to $14$ hours of unannounced load shedding daily. This affects online classes, exam preparation, and small businesses (workshops, tailors, bakeries). Low voltage and transformer issues are exacerbated by administrative negligence. Calls for a clear schedule and action against electricity theft.

• Environmental Pollution Letter:

  • Subject: Deteriorating environment in the city.

  • Key Points: Rapid population growth and vehicle numbers have led to smog and poisonous gases. Old buses, trucks, and rickshaws, along with open garbage burning, are the primary culprits. Reports a dangerous increase in asthma, coughs, and allergies. Highlights the lack of drainage after rain and the illegal cutting of trees. Calls for vehicle fitness certificates and massive tree plantation drives.

Urdu: Detailed Essay Outlines

• Impact of Floods (Sailab ki Tabah Kariyan):

  • Context: Floods are a manifestation of nature's power. Pakistan faced major floods in $2010$, $2014$, and $2022$.

  • Consequences: Millions of acres of land and thousands of villages were destroyed. Livestock and crops are lost, leading to food shortages and high prices. Stagnant water causes cholera and malaria. Infrastructure like roads, schools, and hospitals are paralyzed.

  • Causes: Deforestation, unplanned urban construction, and climate change.

  • Solutions: Construction of dams, regular canal cleaning, and improved drainage systems.

• Media Freedom (Media Azad, Nasl Barbad):

  • Discussion: While media should reveal the truth and hold leaders accountable, it is currently focusing on sensationalism and unethical content.

  • Impact on Youth: Dramas and short videos promote materialism and vulgarity. Students are learning more from social media than from parents or teachers. There is a lack of patience and hard work in the new generation.

  • Responsibilities: The government and regulatory bodies must enforce ethical codes. Parents must teach children "Media Literacy" to distinguish between good and bad content.

• Importance of Tree Plantation (Shajar Kari ki Ahmiyat):

  • Religious Significance: Cites a Hadith stating that if one has a sapling in hand at the onset of the Hour, they should plant it. Another Hadith mentions that any human, bird, or animal eating from a tree planted by a Muslim is considered a charity ($\text{Sadaqah}$).

  • Benefits: Prevents soil erosion, increases rainfall, and lowers urban temperatures. One mature tree produces enough oxygen for $2$ humans annually.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Benefits and Risks:

  • Benefits: Saves time and effort. Revolutionizing health (quick diagnosis), education (personalized curriculum), and agriculture (weather/soil data).

  • Risks: Unemployment due to automation, privacy concerns, and the potential for fake news/deepfakes. Over-reliance on AI may rust human critical thinking skills.

Islamiat Assignment

• Memorization: Students must memorize Quranic Ayat numbers $1$ to $10$.

• Hadith: Students must memorize Ahadith numbers $1$ to $10$.

Science Subjects Detailed Assignments

• Chemistry:

  • Unit 1 (Fundamental of Chemistry): Section A in the book; Section B and D in the notebook.

  • Unit 2 (Atomic Structure): "Test Yourself" exercises (pages $43$, $49$, and $51$) in the notebook. Section A in the book; Section B (all questions) in the notebook.

• Biology:

  • Unit 1 (Introduction to Biology): Questions $1$ and $2$ (pages $15$, $16$) in the book; Questions $3$, $4$, and $5(v)$ in the notebook. Write $5$ characteristics each for Amoeba, Volvox, and Mustard plant.

  • Unit 2 (Solving the Biological Problem): Exercises $1$ and $2$ (pages $26$, $27$) and Questions $3$, $4(ii)$, and $5$ in the notebook.

• Computer Science:

  • Unit 1 (Fundamentals of Computer): Exercise A in the book; Exercise B (Questions $5$ to $8$) in the notebook; Questions $9$ and $10$ in the book.

  • Unit 2 (Fundamentals of Operating System): Exercise A in the book; Questions $4$, $6$, and $7$ in the notebook.

English Grammar and Composition

Tense Transformations (Direct Practice)

Students are required to transform the following sentences based on the requested tense:

1. Insects crawl on the floor (Past Indefinite) $\rightarrow$ Insects crawled on the floor.

2. He takes the exam (Future Perfect) $\rightarrow$ He will have taken the exam.

3. They cry for milk (Future Continuous) $\rightarrow$ They will be crying for milk.

4. He broke a hot-pot (Present Indefinite) $\rightarrow$ He breaks a pot.

5. Sara tells a lie (Future Indefinite) $\rightarrow$ Sara will tell a lie.

6. He narrated a true story (Past Perfect Cont.) $\rightarrow$ He had been narrating a true story.

7. Tariq writes a beautiful article (Past Indefinite) $\rightarrow$ Tariq wrote a beautiful article.

8. He plants the tree (Future Continuous) $\rightarrow$ He will be planting the tree.

9. You received my letter at school (Past Perfect) $\rightarrow$ You had received my letter at school.

10. Sana won a shield (Present Continuous) $\rightarrow$ Sana is winning a shield.

11. I show the result (Past Indefinite) $\rightarrow$ I showed the result.

12. He will respect his teacher (Past Indefinite) $\rightarrow$ He respected his teacher.

Sentence Structure and Type (Direct Practice)

• Negative Conversions: Convert sentences like "Mother promises her children a prize" or "The ice-cream has melted" into negative forms.

• Interrogative Conversions: Convert sentences like "Insects bring diseases" or "She taught him a lesson" into interrogative forms.

• Mixed Directives: Switch sentences between Assertive, Affirmative, Negative, and Interrogative (e.g., "Will you finish the test?" to Assertive $\rightarrow$ "You will finish the test.").

English Short Essays

Pakistan Needs True Visionaries/Leaders

• Context: Pakistan has strategic location and natural resources but struggles with economic instability and political conflict.

• The Issue: Lack of leaders who plan for the nation's long-term future ($20$ to $50$ years) rather than personal gain.

• Example: Countries like Singapore and South Korea succeeded through clear vision and human resource investment.

• Requirement: Sincere, forward-looking leadership combined with a citizenry that supports merit and honesty.

Impact of Social Media on Youth

• Positive Impact: Instant access to global information and creative expression.

• Negative Impact: Comparisons leading to low self-esteem, anxiety, cyberbullying, and misinformation.

• Conclusion: Social media is a tool; its value depends on the balance between online and offline activities. Parental and teacher guidance is essential for responsible use.