Grade 8 Science SyllabusGrade 8 Material Properties:- Introduction to material properties
- Classification of materials based on their properties
- Physical properties of materials (e.g., density, hardness, conductivity)
- Chemical properties of materials (e.g., reactivity, flammability)
- Properties of common materials (e.g., metals, non-metals, ceramics)
- Practical activities to explore material properties
Grade 8 Energy:- Understanding the concept of energy
- Different forms of energy (e.g., kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical)
- Energy transfer and transformation
- Conservation of energy
- Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
- Energy efficiency and sustainability
Grade 8 Forces in Action:- Introduction to forces and motion
- Types of forces (e.g., gravitational, frictional, magnetic)
- Effects of forces on objects (e.g., acceleration, deformation)
- Newton's laws of motion
- Practical experiments to investigate forces
- Applications of forces in everyday life (e.g., simple machines, vehicles)
Grade 8 Plants:- Structure and function of plant parts (e.g., roots, stems, leaves, flowers)
- Plant reproduction (e.g., pollination, fertilization)
- Photosynthesis and respiration in plants
- Adaptations of plants to their environment
- Plant growth and development
- Importance of plants in the ecosystem and human life
Grade 8 Living Things in their Environment:- Introduction to ecosystems
- Interactions between living organisms and their environment
- Food chains and food webs
- Biodiversity and conservation
- Human impact on the environment
- Field trips and observations to study local ecosystems
Grade 8 Electricity:- Basic concepts of electricity (e.g., electric circuit, current, voltage)
- Conductors and insulators
- Series and parallel circuits
- Ohm's law
- Electrical safety and precautions
- Practical activities to explore electricity
Grade 8 Variation and Inheritance:- Understanding genetic variation
- Heredity and inheritance
- Gregor Mendel's experiments and laws of inheritance
- Genetic traits and their patterns
- Genetic disorders and their impact
- DNA and genetic engineering
Grade 8 Reactivity:- Introduction to chemical reactions
- Factors affecting the rate of reactions
- Types of chemical reactions (e.g., synthesis, decomposition, combustion)
- Acids, bases, and salts
- pH scale and indicators
- Practical experiments to investigate chemical reactions
Grade 8 Salts:- Formation and properties of salts
- Acid-base reactions and salt formation
- Solubility and concentration of salts
- Common salts and their uses
- Practical activities to explore salts
By covering these topics, Grade 8 students will develop a solid foundation in various scientific concepts and principles. They will also engage in hands-on activities and experiments to enhance their practical skills and understanding of the natural world.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Grade 8