Session: 2018 2019 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS GRADE: VIII (ICSE) A. Aims and Objectives: Develop and integrate the use of the four fold language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, build up the ability to communicate effectively by mimicking in the classroom what happens in real life communication, enrich their vocabulary, develop correct pronunciation skills, grasp a functional understanding of grammar, structure and idiom of the language, comprehend a given passage independently, think independently and present their ideas suitably. B. Topics TERM I TERM II 1. Subject Verb Agreement 1. Transformation of Sentences 2. Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs a. No sooner than 3 Tense Uses b. As soon as 4. Transformation of Sentences c. Hardly when a) Voice d. Removal of the Adverb too b) Direct and Indirect Speech e. Degrees of Comparison 5. Descriptive Composition f. Kinds of Sentences 6. Letter Writing Informal 2. E mail Writing 7. Unseen Comprehension 3.Synthesis of Sentences 8. Notice Writing 4. Letter Writing Letter of Complaint/editor 9. Narrative Essay 5. Comprehension and Summary Writing 6. Story Writing 7. Picture Composition Revision of Term I Syllabus
C. Activities/ Projects: Aural Comprehension (Listening), JAM/ HAM Sessions, Activities based on Vocabulary Building, Project Work (based on research and analysis), Debate, Group discussion, Peer Assessment, Field trip ENGLISH LITERATURE A. Aims and Objectives: Develop and integrate the use of the four fold language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, develop spellings based on the lessons, build new vocabulary drawn from the lesson, develop an appreciation for literature, demonstrate expertise in giving an appropriate account of the prose/poem, develop correct pronunciation skills, develop skills of prediction, synthesis, reflection and critical thinking, appreciate and apply some of the poetic licence as used by the poet in the present and related poems, understand the text with due emphasis on interpretation and evaluation B. Topics TERM I TERM II 1. After Twenty Years 1. Monkey s Paw 2. Solitary Reaper 2. The Village Schoolmaster 3. Virtually True 3. The Canterville Ghost 4. The Gift of India 4. In The Garden 5. The Village By The Sea: Chapters 1 6 5. The Village By The Sea: Chapters 7 13 Revision After Twenty Years, Solitary Reaper C. Activities/Projects: Reading Sessions,
Recitation, Vocabulary Building, Project Work (based on research and analysis), Role Play, Debate, Group discussion, Peer Assessment SECOND LANGUAGE A. Aims and Objectives: गद य और पद य HINDI भ ष क च र ग ण क स नन, ब लन, पढन और लखन क क शल क उपय ग एक क त तथ वक सत कर प ए ग प ठ पर आध रत वतर न क वक स कर प ए ग प ठ म आई नई शद वल क नम र ण कर प ए ग क वत क म ख य भ व क समझकर सर हत ह ए क व व र यवत क य मक श ल क वतर म न स ज ड़ प ए ग गय/पय क उ चत य ख य प रद शर त कर प ए ग सह उच रण क क शल क वक स कर प ए ग प ठ क समझत ह ए आध रत प रन क उर द प ए ग प ठ म आय क ठन शद क अथर समझ प ए ग य करण य ख य और म य कन पर ज र द न क स थ प ठ क वजह समझ प ए ग य करण क अय स करन म उसक नयम क सह यवह र कर प ए ग शद भ ड र क नयम क य न म रखत ह ए उनक सह यवह र कर प ए ग सह प र प क स थ औपच रक तथ अन पच रक पत र लख प ए ग म ह वर क अथर समझत ह ए व क य म प रय ग कर प यग व क य क ल ग तथ वचन प तरण कर प ए ग व य तथ वश षण क नयम क समझत ह ए आध रत अय स कर प ए ग
नध र रत शद स म क अ तगर त नब ध तथ कह न लख प ए ग अप ठत गय श पढ़कर समझत ह ए अपन शद म उर द प ए ग बफर ग त व धय : वकर श ट तथ रसचर क यर ( फलर ग त व ध जद स खन व ल बच क लए) क रय, क रय वश षण तथ उपसगर /प रयय क नयम क समझत ह ए आध रत अय स कर प ए ग व क य प रवतर न क नयम क समझत ह ए आध रत अय स कर प ए ग B. Topics: TERM I TERM II 1. ब त अठन क 1. बड़ घर क ब ट 2. क क 2. म ह यज ञ क प रक र 3. स ख 3. स र क पद 4. वह जमभ म म र 4. म घ आए 5. ग रधर क क ड लय 5. ग रधर क क ड लय (Revision) 6. न त ज क चम 6. नदश न स र प रवतर न 7. नदश न स र प रवतर न 7. म ह वर 8. म ह वर 8. पत र ल खन 9. पत र ल खन 9. नब ध ल खन 10. नब ध ल खन 10. अप ठत गय श 11. पत र ल खन (Revision) 12. न त ज क चम Rrevision)
C. Activities/Projects: य क तगत व चन लयय क त क वत व चन (क वत म स र ड लन ) शद वल नम र ण, प रय जन क यर, न टक प रत त, स म हक चच र, सहकम र म य कन, व द- वव द, स म य ज ञ न ख ल, प तक लय म अ त रक त पठन, चत र तथ शद क त लम ल स क वत ल खन, ग हक यर, BENGALI A.Aims and Objectives: গদয এব পদয ন জ দর বণ, পঠন, লখন ও ভ ষ শল র বক শ ঘট ত ব ন ন লখ ত প ঠয বষয় থ ক নত ন শ ভ র গঠন কর ত ছদ ও য ত চ সহ য গ পড় ত
গ দয র এব স ঠক বয খয কর ত স ঠক উ র ণ সরবপ ঠ কর ত গ দয র বষয়ব স কর নজ চ র বক শ ঘট ত আ ল চয গ দয র স থ সকর য ক ত অনয নয গ দয র মল খ জ ত প ঠয বষয় থ ক ম খক র উত তর দ ত বষয় স ক র ব ভ র উত তর ন জর ভ ষ য় লখ ত ব ভ লখকস কর জ ন ত ব ভ চ র ও সইসব চ র র ব ভ ব শয স কর জ ন ত বয করণ অপ ঠত অন দ পঠন এব র উত তর লখ র ম ধয ম ব ধপর ক ষণ বষ য় ধ রণ কর দত ত স র ম ধয ম উপয ক ত ন মকরণ র গ- লখ ন স ঠক শ, ভ ষ ও ব কয য় গ ক র অন দ লখ গ- লখন এব অন দ লখ র ম ধয ম স জন শ ক তর বক শ সম থর ক শ অধয য় নর ম ধয ম শ ভ রর বক শ প- লখ নর নয়ম ল জ ন প- লখ নর ম ধয ম ভ ষ র দক ষত বক শ ব গধ র র বয বহ র শখ ত ব কয -প রবতর ন কর ত একই শ র ব ভ অ থর য় গ কর ত ব চয প রবতর ন কর ত B.Topics: TERM I TERM II 1. ন ল ম ন ষর ক হ ন 1. অমলক 2 ল ক ট. 2. ব ম 3. বভ মর ত 3. স ড় 4. আব র আ সব ফ র 4. গ 5. স ম রত ভ থর ক শ 5. ব গধ র 6. অ স শ ধন 6. ব চয
7. ব কয প রবতর ন (গঠনগত ও অথর গত) 7. একই শ র ব ভ অ থর য় গ 8 ব ধপর ক ষণ 8. প (আ বদন প) 9. প (বয ক তগত) 9. ব ধপর ক ষণ 10. ব রচন 10. ব রচন 11. ল ল 11. ন ল ম ন ষর ক হ ন (Revision) 12. খ খ 12. বভ মর ত (Revision) 13. ব গধ র 13. অ স শ ধন C. Activities/Projects: শ ভ র গঠন সরবপ ঠ আব ত ত জক ট গঠন প ঠত বষ য়র অ ভনয় দলগত আ ল চন গ ত র স চ ববরণ(pictorial description) তৎক লক / উপ তমত (Extempore) গ হ ক যর ওয় কর শট A.Aims and Objectives: THIRD LANGUAGES HINDI गद य और पद य भ ष क च र ग ण क स नन, ब लन, पढन और लखन क क शल क उपय ग एक क त तथ वक सत कर प ए ग
प ठ पर आध रत वतर न क वक स कर प ए ग प ठ म आई नई शद वल क नम र ण कर प ए ग क वत क म ख य भ व क समझकर सर हत ह ए क व व र यवत क य मक श ल क वतर म न स ज ड़ प ए ग गय/पय क उ चत य ख य प रद शर त कर प ए ग सह उच रण क क शल क वक स कर प ए ग प ठ क समझत ह ए आध रत प रन क उर द प ए ग प ठ म आय क ठन शद क अथर समझ प ए ग य करण य करण क अय स करन म उसक नयम क सह यवह र कर प ए ग शद भ ड र क नयम क य न म रखत ह ए उनक सह यवह र कर प ए ग व क य क ल ग तथ वचन प तरण कर प ए ग नध र रत शद स म क अ तगर त नब ध लख प ए ग अप ठत गय श पढ़कर समझत ह ए अपन शद म उर द प ए ग बफर ग त व धय : वकर श ट तथ रसचर क यर ( फलर ग त व ध जद स खन व ल बच क लए) स ज ञ, क रय तथ क ल क नयम क समझत ह ए आध रत अय स कर प ए ग गनत (१-१००) शद म लख प ए ग मह न क न म समझकर लख प ए ग B.TOPICS TERM I TERM II 1. प ड़ 1. सब र क फल 2. भ रत म वछत अ भय न 2. कद ब क प ड़ 3. ईदग ह 3. र ज क ह ल
4. ल लच क प रण म 4. ज द ई ब स र 5. च द रश खर आज़ द 6. स ज ञ 5. वश षण / क रय 7. वल म / पय र यव च 6. अन क शद क लए एक शद 8. सवर न म / क रय 7. क ल / पय र यव च 9. अश ध व क य श ध 8. अन छ द ल खन 10. अन क शद क लए एक शद 9. अप ठत गय श 11. अन छ द ल खन 12. अप ठत गय श C. Activities/Project य क तगत व चन लयय क त क वत व चन (क वत म स र ड लन ) शद वल नम र ण, प रय जन क यर, न टक प रत त, सहकम र म य कन, स म य ज ञ न ख ल, प तक लय म अ त रक त पठन, ग हक यर, क यर पत रक (वकर श ट) BENGALI
A.Aims and Objectives: গদয এব পদয ন জ দর বণ, পঠন, লখন ও ভ ষ শল র বক শ ঘট ত ব ন ন লখ ত প ঠয বষয় থ ক নত ন শ ভ র গঠন কর ত ছদ ও য ত চ সহ য গ পড় ত গ দয র এব স ঠক বয খয কর ত স ঠক উ র ণ সরবপ ঠ কর ত গ দয র বষয়ব স কর নজ চ র বক শ ঘট ত আ ল চয গ দয র স থ সকর য ক ত অনয নয গ দয র মল খ জ ত প ঠয বষয় থ ক ম খক র উত তর দ ত বষয় স ক র ব ভ র উত তর ন জর ভ ষ য় লখ ত বয করণ অপ ঠত অন দ পঠন এব র উত তর লখ র ম ধয ম ব ধপর ক ষণ বষ য় ধ রণ কর স ঠক শ, ভ ষ ও ব কয য় গ ক র অন দ লখ অন দ লখ র ম ধয ম স জন শ ক তর বক শ প- লখ নর নয়ম ল জ ন ত প- লখ নর ম ধয ম ভ ষ র দক ষত বক শ B.TOPICS TERM I TERM II 1. ব ক ক ম রর কথ 1. ব র ম স 2. র ত প হ ল 2. জ ল ও স ধ 3. ত লগ ছ 3. দপর চ ণর
4. ম ন আর ই র 4. ব ব ই প খ র ড ক 5. ল 5. বপর ত শ 6..বচন 6. অন দ রচন 7. শ পদ ব কয 7. এক কথ য় ক শ 8. অন দ রচন 8. প লখন 9. ব ধপর ক ষন 9. ব কয ছদ চ র বয বহ র 10. প দর ণ বভ গ C. Activities/Projects: শ ভ র গঠন সরবপ ঠ আব ত ত জক ট গঠন প ঠত বষ য়র অ ভনয় দলগত আ ল চন গ ত র স চ ববরণ (pictorial description) তৎক লক / উপ তমত (Extempore) গ হ ক যর ওয় কর শট
FRENCH A.Aims and Objectives: The culture of France The Greetings Introducing their self and the others The gender of the nouns The singular and plural of the nouns The auxiliary verbs être and avoir The subject pronoun On The professions The adjectives The special adjectives The feminine and plural of the adjectives The first group of verbs ( er ending verbs) The irregular verb aller' The prepositions The demonstrative adjectives The possessive adjectives Pronoms toniques The second group of verbs ( ir ending verbs) The third group of verbs ( re ending verbs) The irregular verbs The adverbs of quantity Interrogative adverbs The verbs savoir and connaître The pronominal (or reflexive) verbs Interrogation Prepositions Imperative Partitive articles Contracted articles The formation of sentences The negation of sentences The formation of questions The translation of sentences Writing an essay and informal letter Names of countries, nationalities, festivals, professions, sports, hobbies, etc.
B.TOPICS TERM I Chapter 0: La France, qu est-ce que c est? Chapter 1: La rentrée Chapter 2: Il est français? Chapter 3: La journée de Mme Lavigne Chapter 4: Kalu est malade Chapter 5: Faire les courses Chapter 6: M. Lavigne cherche un manteau TERM II Chapter 7: Allons à Paris Chapter 8: Les photos de Manuel Chapter 9: Au café des Laurent Chapter 10: Encore une lettre de Rouen Chapters 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 from Term I PROJECTS: 2 ACTIVITIES: 3
SPANISH A.Aims and Objectives: The culture of Spain and Latin America The Greetings The professions The adjectives The reflexive verbs Prepositions Imperative Present perfect verbs Conjugation of regular and irregular verbs (Past and Future). To express their liking and disliking. About the other Spanish speaking countries of the world. Different types of sports, places of vacation. To describe oneself and their daily life. To translate texts from Spanish to English and vice versa. To write paragraphs on family, hobbies etc. Essay and Informal letter writing. The formation of sentences The negation of sentences The formation of questions The translation of sentences B.TOPICS TERM I 1. Hola! a) Saludar y despedirse b) Pedir y dar datos personales c) Lenguaje formal e informal 2. Cumpleaños a) Interrogativos b) Verbos Ser, Tener, Llamarse y cumplir. c) Números, signos del Zodiaco, Planetas. 3. En el Aula a) Describir el ámbito del aula b) Presentar las actividades de clase c) Recursos para la comunicación en el aula
4. Vida cotidiana a) verbos reflexivos b) Indicar horarios c) Hablar de las actividades cotidianas. 5. Gustar Encantar a) Expresar gustos b) Dar una opinión 6. Mi Familia a) Presentar a la familia b) Describir el aspecto físico de las personas c) Adjetivos de descripción físicas 7. Hemos ido al Parque a) Hablar de un pasado reciente b) El Pretérito Perfecto 8. Mundo Animal a) Preguntar la localización de algo b) Dar instrucciones c) Situar en el espacio TERM II 1. Carmen es simpática a) Describir rasgos del carácter b) Contraste SER y ESTAR c) Adverbios de cantidad 2. Qué estás haciendo? a) Decir lo que estás haciendo b) reaccionar informalmente 3. Tiempo libre a) Hablar del ocio b) Expresar gustos c) Expresar la frecuencia d) Hablar de planes e intenciones
4. Extended Writing a) Paragraph b) Letter (informal) Proyectos : 2 Actividades: 4 MATHEMATICS A. Aims and objectives: To acquire knowledge and understanding of terms, symbols, concepts, principles, processes, proofs of Mathematics. To develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and their application to further studies in Mathematics and Science. To develop skills to apply Mathematical knowledge to solve real life problems. To develop the necessary skills to work with modern technological devices such as calculators and computers in real life situations. To develop skills of reading tables, charts and graphs. B. Topics TERM I Rational numbers Operations( Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Properties(Closure, Identity, Inverse, Associative, Distributive) Applications(Word problems) Exponents and powers: Laws of exponents(applications) Use of exponents to write numbers in standard form. Squares and square roots: Properties of square numbers To find square roots(prime factorisation and division method) Square roots of decimals Cube and cube roots: Properties of cubes of natural numbers To find the cube roots(prime factorisation method)
Playing with numbers: General form of a number Games with numbers Letters for digits Test of divisibility Algebra: Algebraic expressions and Identities: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Factorisation: Using common factor, algebraic identities Factorisation of trinomials Geometry: Understanding quadrilaterals: Curves, polygons, quadrilaterals(different types) Construction of quadrilaterals: Different types of quadrilaterals( parallelogram, rectangles, rhombi, squares) Circle: Tangent to a circle Angle in a semicircle Mensuration: Area and perimeter of plane figures Statistics: Data handling: Bargraph Organisation of data Histogram C. Activity: Activities to be done in Mathematics Laboratory. Term II
Arithmetic: Sets: Operation on sets Venn diagram Percentage and its applications: Percentage Profit and loss Discount Sales tax and Value Added Tax(VAT) Simple and Compound Interest: Simple Interest Compound Interest Direct and Inverse variation: Direct variation Inverse variation Time and work Algebra: Linear equations and Inequalities in one variable: Linear equations Application of linear equations Linear Inequalities Geometry: Construction of quadrilaterals(ex 14.2) Symmetry, Reflection, Rotation: Line symmetry, point symmetry Reflection Rotational symmetry Symmetry of some geometrical figures Visualising solid shapes: 2D shapes
3D shapes Polyhedron Mensuration: Volume of solids: Cuboid, Cube Cylinder Data handling: Pie chart Probability C. Activity: Activities to be done in Mathematics Laboratory. PHYSICS A. Objective Systematically record, examine and interpret scientific data Acquire knowledge and understanding of the terms, facts, concepts, definitions, laws, principles and processes Engage students to observe the change in different states of matter. Demonstrate the process of measurement of different physical quantities B. Topic Term I 1.Matter Matter & characteristics of molecule States of matter Molecular model of solid,liquid and gases Melting & fusion explanation by molecular model Boiling & evaporation & factors on which rate of evaporation depends Application of evaporation Sublimation and solidification
2.Physical quantities and measurement Density & its unit & relation of unit in different system Determination of density of a regular, irregular solid, liquid Relative density Floating & sinking Principle & law of floatation Application of floatation Numerical on density and relative density 3.Force and Pressure & pressure in fluids and atmospheric pressure Force & its unit Turning effect of force & factors effecting it Moment of force Pressure &the effect of thrust & its unit Factors effecting pressure & liquid pressure & its importance & factors Examples of pressure Consequence of liquid pressure Atmospheric pressure & with examples in daily life Numerical on pressure Factors effecting liquid pressure Pascal s law Atmospheric pressure & common consequences on it Measurement of atmospheric pressure Variation of atmospheric pressure 4. Energy & heat energy Work, its unit & factors effecting it Energy and its type & examples Power & its unit & factors effecting it Numerical on work, energy & power Concept of heat, temperature & thermal expansion
Anomalous expansion of water its consequences energy flow and its importance energy sources Activities : Students will exchange their ideas about the different factors which can influence the rate of evaporation and can prepare a presentation on it.. Students can even prepare for a practical work on the pressure applied by a solid in different faces. Term-II 1. Light energy & reflection of light Speed of light Refraction of light Terms related to refraction of light Laws & effects of refraction Refraction olf light through glass slab Dispersio0n of white light through a prism & its cause Spherical mirrors& its rules for drawing ray diagram & with their characteristics of image. Use of different mirrors 2. Heat transfer Effect of heat & temperature Evaporation & boiling on molecular model Thermal expansion & its type in solid, liquid & gases 3. Sound and propagation of sound wave Propagation of sound in air Terms related to wave Representation of wave Characteristics of sound Factors effecting the loudness of sound & speed of sound Sound & its production from vibration Comparison of speed of sound with the speed of light Different types sound frequences 4. Current electricity
Electrical energy and power colour of different wires characteristics of fuse household circuit power rating of appliances hazards and precautions o0f electricity Numerical on electricity Primary and secondary cell Functions of electrical electrical appliances Electrical circuit and its type Potential difference &resistance Efficient use of energy Activity/Projects: Light Electricity CHEMISTRY A. Aims and Objectives: Describe the main postulates of the kinetic theory of matter; explain the reason of change of one state of the matter to another and vice versa on the basis of inter particle space and inter particle attraction and collision; define and explain the law of conservation of mass using an example. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes and classify the changes. Understand knowledge related to elements, compounds and mixtures; classify substances into elements, compounds and mixtures on the basis of their properties; explain the principle involved in using a particular technique in separating a mixture. Describe that an atom consists of electrons, protons and neutrons; define atomic number and mass number; discuss valency of elements and radicals with respect to the n umber of hydrogen atoms combining with one atom of the element. State the symbols of different elements; derive the formulae of compounds on the basis of valencies of elements and radicals; write chemical equation of a reaction; balance chemical equations by applying the law of conservation of mass. Describe different types of chemical reactions with examples; identify the type of chemical reaction; identify different oxides as basic, acidic, amphoteric and neutral; explain the effect of heat on oxides of some metals. Describe the preparation of hydrogen from electrolysis of water; prepare hydrogen in the lab. Using zinc and acid. describe that water dissolves many substances and it is a universal solvent; identify a solution, suspension and colloid on the basis of properties; state the differences between saturated, unsaturated and supersaturated solutions; describe water of crystallization.
B. Topics TERM I 1. Matter a) Kinetic theory of matter. b) Properties (rigidity, density) of three states of matter. c) Change of state & interconversion of matter. 2. Atoms and molecules a) Terms related to atoms. b) Formation of compounds from atoms. 3. Elements, compounds and mixtures a) Classification of elements. b) Types of mixtures. 4. Basic chemistry terminology and reactions a) Symbols. b) Valency (variable valency), Radicals and Chemical formula. c) Writing a chemical formula. d) Chemical equations. e) Balancing a chemical equation. TERM II 1. Oxygen a. Preparation of oxygen laboratory method. b. Properties of oxygen. c. Formation of oxides and their nature. d. Oxidation process (burning, respiration, rusting). 2. Electrolysis a. Introduction to electrolysis. b. Types of electrode. c. Construction of an electrochemical cell. d. Types of electrode. e. Electrolysis of copper sulphate. f. Electrolysis of molten Lead nitrate.
3. Water a. Water cycle b. Purification of water c. Physical properties of water d. Chemical properties of water e. Solution f. Crystal & its types 4. Chemical Changes and Reactions a. Types of chemical reactions b. Combination reaction c. Decomposition reaction d. Displacement reaction e. Double decomposition reaction & its sub types 5. Introduction to hydrocarbons a. Define hydrocarbon b. Alkane: formula & structure c. Alkene: formula & structure d. Alkyne: formula & structure e. Reactions of hydrocarbons 6. Air and Burning a. Composition of air. b. Physical properties of air. c. Air a mixture. C. Project/Activity: Electronic configuration and structure of atoms of elements under atomic number 20. Change of colour of different indicators in presence of acid and bases. Structure of some hydrocarbons along with their formula. Classification of chemical changes along with examples.
BIOLOGY A. Aims and Objectives: Understand facts, concepts, laws or principles, hypotheses and theories, develop process skills through hands on/ minds on activities, investigate problems scientifically, provide opportunities to bring out creativity, develop positive attitude towards science, apply the concepts of science to everyday scientific and environmental problems, understand the ways in which the scientific knowledge is created; present the nature of Science as a whole. B. Topics TERM I 1. Transport in plants a) Diffusion b) Osmosis c) Transpiration d) Structure and function of xylem and phloem in detail e) Importance of minerals 2. Reproduction in plants a) Types of asexual reproduction: i) Binary fission, budding, fragmentation, spore formation, vegetative propagation, artificial propagation by tissue culture b) Sexual reproduction in plants i) Flower: structure of a bisexual flower, functions of various parts; complete and incomplete flower; inflorescence and placentation ii) Pollination: self and cross pollination; agents of pollination and the characteristic features of flowers pollinated by various agents; a brief idea as to how nature favours cross pollination iii) Fertilization: explanation of the process of fertilization; double fertilization and triple fusion; fruit and seed iv) Seeds Structure and germination: structure of dicot and monocot seeds, germination of seeds, types and conditions for seed germination 3. Reproduction in humans a) Sexual reproduction in humans b) Main organs of male and female reproductive systems 4. The circulatory system a) Internal structure of heart b) Schematic diagram of the heart c) Blood vessels d) Double circulation e) Blood groups
e) Conditions related to the functioning of the heart f) Lymphatic system 5. The nervous system a) Types of nerves b) Structure of a motor neuron c) Central nervous system d) Reflex action 6. Ecosystems a) Definition b) Biotic and abiotic components c) Interdependence between organisms d) Forest ecosystem 7. Food production a) Bacteria: uses of bacteria in food industry b) Fungi: importance of mushrooms and yeast in food industry c) Horticulture d) Organic farming and green revolution e) Animal husbandry TERM II 1. Endocrine system and adolescence a) Types of glands b) Hormone c) Hormonal glands d) Physical and emotional changes in the body during adolescence e) Importance of personal hygiene f) Stress management 2. Diseases and first aid a) Communicable and non communicable diseases b) Prevention of diseases c) Harmful effects of consuming tobacco, drinking alcohol and taking drugs d) Definition of first aid e) First aid given in the following cases: burns, bleeding, fracture, snake bite, stings etc. 3. Introducing biology a) Biology as a part of science b) Different branches of biology 4. Cell a) Cell theory b) Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell c) Plant cell and animal cell: functions of various cell organelles, differences between plant cell and animal cell 5. Tissues a) Types of plant and animal tissues b) Location, structure and functions of plant and animal tissues
6. Nutrition a) Classes of food b) Balanced diet c) Malnutrition and deficiency diseases 7. Introducing biology a) Biology as a part of science b) Different branches of biology C. Activities/Projects Practical work, Group discussion Quiz Research work Field trip HISTORY A. Aims and Objectives Develop an understanding of our past, to trace historical events Connect the past and present and analyse important events Understand how political and social events shape society culture and human existence. To apprise the students of the complex procedure of construction of History, as knowledge of History is pre requisite for better future To encourage the students to explore various methods of understanding History. To inform the students of historical facts and related areas and periods. To encourage the student to study the past. To apprise the student of the main incidents, of development works and their nature which have made the contemporary world. To educate the students about the glorious past of India. To point out the mistakes made in those periods so that they can be avoided in the future. Through the study of independence movement the students should be encouraged to respect and preserve our independence.
B. Topics TERM I 1. Decline of the Mughal Empire 2. Rise of Independent Regional Powers 3. Rise of British Power in Bengal 4. Expansion of British Power in India 5. British Policies and Their Impacts 6. The Union Legislature 7. The Union Executive 8. The Judiciary TERM II 1. The Revolt of 1857 2. Rise of Indian Nationalism 3. The Indian National Movement (1885 1916) 4. The Indian National Movement (1917 1934) 5. The Indian National Movement (1935 1947) 6. The United Nations 7. Specialized Agencies of the UNO Activities/Projects Practical work, Group discussion Quiz Research work Peer Assessment, GEOGRAPHY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To develop an understanding of terms, concepts and principles related to Geography. To explain the cause effect relationships of natural phenomena. To understand the use of natural resources and development of regions.
To acquire knowledge of and appreciate the interdependence of nations and different regions of the world. To know the availability of resources, understand, explain their uses and appreciate the problems of development in India. To understand and encourage human efforts made to conserve and protect the natural environment. To acquire practical skills related to the meaning and use of maps and their importance in the study of Geography. GRADE 8 TERM I 1. INTERPRETING TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS. Topographical Maps, Features of the Grid system, Representation of Relief, using Contours, Identification of simple contours, Settlement and Communication patterns, Reading Topographical maps. 2. POPULATION. Distribution, Important Features, Factors affecting Population, Types of Population & Impacts, Composition of Population, Population Pyramids. 3. MIGRATION. Types, Causes, Impacts, Brain Drain. 4. URBANIZATION. Causes, Impacts, Satellite Cities. 5. ASIA LOCATION, AREA, PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL FEATURES. Location, Regional Divisions, Physical Features. 6. ASIA: CLIMATE, NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE. Climate, Climatic Regions. Related Map and Project work to be done. TERM II. 1. NATURAL AND MAN MADE DISASTERS. Types, Case Studies. 2. DISASTER MANAGEMENT. Importance, Safety Measures, Role of the Government People Social Organisations. 3. INDIA LOCATION, EXTENT, POLITICAL AND PHYSICAL FEATURES. Location and Extent,, Regional Divisions, Physical Features.
4. INDIA CLIMATE, NATURAL VEGETATION, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE. Climate, Types of Vegetation, Importance of Forests and wildlife, Conservation Related Map work to be done. Computer Studies A. Aims & Objectives To become a competent, confident, responsible and critical user of technology. To develop appropriate social skills those are essential for co operative and collaborative learning. To take ownership of their own learning. Acquire knowledge and skills in using Information and Communication Technology to accomplish tasks and facilitate activities. Develop awareness of the developments and emerging issues concerning computing and society. Develop critical and analytical thinking skills for practical solutions. Develop creating skills for problem solving. B. Topics Term I Chapter 1: Operating Systems 1. Explain the need, functions, features and types of operating systems. 2. Define single user, multi user and multitasking operating systems. 3. Differentiate between CUI and GUI in terms of multitasking. 4. List the features, functions and advantages of GUI.
Chapter 2: Formulae and Functions in Excel 1. Explain cells, range of cells. 2. Select range, name cell range. 3. Explain cell referencing and differentiate between relative, absolute and mixed referencing with examples. 4. Manage worksheets (Rename, Delete, Add) 5. Explain excel functions. 6. Rules to enter function like Sum, Average, Max, Min, Count. 7. Understand the use of operators in Excel. 8. Differentiate between different types of operators with examples. Chapter 3: Charts in Excel 1. Define chart in excel. 2. Describe the components of charts and understand their significance. 3. Format chart in excel. Chapter 4: Advanced Features in Excel 1. Sort and filter data in excel worksheet 2. Use Goal Seek feature 3. Print a worksheet. Chapter 5: Algorithms and Flowcharts 1. Define algorithm and understand its use. 2. Identify the characteristics of good algorithm. 3. Steps to develop an algorithm. 4. Write algorithms. 5. Define flowcharts. 6. Use various symbols in flowcharts. 7. Solve problems by writing algorithms. 8. Draw flowcharts.
Chapter 6: Introduction to C++ 1. Explain the need of programming. 2. Introduction to program coding. Term II Chapter 6: Introduction to C++ 1. Understand program coding and programming. 2. Understand the Turbo C++ IDE and use it for writing programs. 3. Write, compile and execute programs. Chapter 7: More on C++ 1. Explain and categorize the different components of program identifiers, literals, data types, and operators. 2. Explain data types and understand the need of different data types in programming 3. Write, compile and execute programs. 4. Understand the concept of if, if else, if else if else syntax and use it in programs. Chapter 8: Using loops in C++ 1. Use of for loop. 2. Use of while loop. 3. Use of do.while loop. Chapter 10: Computer Network 1. Define network and identify its components. 2. Define different types of network. (LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN and CAN) 3. Identify and understand various terms and relate with computer networking like Inter, Intranet, URL, ISP, IP Address, DNS, Web Page, Web Portal, MODEM etc. 4. Define protocol. 5. Explain the functions of different protocols (HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP, SMTP, IMAP)
Chapter 11: Cloud Computing 1. Define cloud computing. 2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing. 3. Understand the uses of cloud computing services storing and sharing data. C. Activities Lab Exercises Instructions to the students for performing various tasks in the lab. Project Work Assigns various tasks that challenge the students to apply the concepts ART Term 1 3 Craft work ( calendar making, Decorative Design work ), Busy bees Art & Craft Book ( Page 11 to 20 ). Term 2 ( Page 21 to 29 ). 3 Craft work ( Paper quilling, Decorative Design work ), Busy bees Art & Craft Book