Science
Measurement
- understand fundamental quantities and units.
- explain the system of units and measurements.
- analyse the different system of units.
- know about temperature, amount of substance, electric current and luminous intensity.
- explore the knowledge of accuracy in measurements.
- differentiate plane angle and solid angle.
- solve problems related to measurement.
Force and Pressure
- understand the concept of force and its effects.
- differentiate thrust and pressure.
- understand the characteristics of atmospheric and liquid pressure.
- apply pascal’s law in day to day life.
- understand the applications of surface tension and viscosity.
- analyse friction in rest and motion.
- know about the ways of increasing and decreasing friction.
- solve numerical problems related to force and pressure.
Light
- acquire knowledge about various types of mirrors.
- understand image formation in spherical mirrors.
- know about the applications of spherical mirrors.
- acquire knowledge about laws of reflection.
- compare regular and irregular reflections.
- understand the working principle of kaleidoscope and periscope.
- understand refraction and dispersion of light.
Heat
- understand the effects of heat.
- explain the transfer of heat.
- know about calorimetry.
- calculate heat capacity and specific heat capacity of substances.
- list out the functions of thermostat.
- know about the working of thermos flask.
Electricity
- know about the basic properties of electric charges.
- explain the transfer of charges between two objects.
- understand the working of electroscope.
- recognise the effects of electric current.
- assemble different electric circuits.
- list out the applications of electricity.
Sound
- understand the production of sound.
- explain the propagation of sound in a medium.
- analyse the properties of sound.
- explain the wave nature of sound.
- know about the mechanism of hearing.
- discuss about noise pollution and the ways to control it.
Magnetism
- know about magnet and its types.
- distinguish between natural and artificial magnets.
- define magnetic field and compare uniform and non-uniform magnetic fields.
- summarize the properties of magnet.
- understand the concept of Earth’s magnetism.
- list out the uses of magnets.
Universe and Space Science
- know about the parts of rockets and the types of rocket fuel.
- understand the principle behind launching of rockets.
- list out the achievement of Indian space programmes, Chandrayan and Mangalyan.
- know about NASA and the contributions of Indians in NASA.
Matter around us
- know about the types of matter.
- know the symbols of various elements.
- classify elements into metals, non-metals and metalloids
- compare the properties of metals and non metals.
- acquire knowledge about compounds of solids, liquids and gases.
- know about the uses of compounds in daily life.
Changes around us
- define chemical reaction.
- differentiate chemical changes from physical changes.
- know about the factors which determine a chemical reaction.
- know about the importance and effects of chemical reactions.
- identify the chemical reactions in day to day life.
- observe the changes during a chemical reaction.
Air
- know about the occurence and composition of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
- understand the properties and uses of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
- understand nitrogen fixation.
- identify the causes of green house effect, global warming and acid rain.
- suggest remedial measures for the prevention and control of these effects.
Atomic Structure
- understand the advantages and limitations of Dalton’s atomic theory.
- distinguish the fundamental particles and their properties.
- get an idea about Thomson’s atom model and its limitations.
- calculate the valency of different elements.
- write the chemical formula and molecular formula of compounds.
- balance the chemical equations.
- state the laws of chemical combinations.
Water
- understand the importance, properties and uses of water.
- write the chemical equations for the reaction of water.
- explain water treatment methods.
- discuss about different methods of softening water.
- know about the causes and consequences of water pollution.
- list out the ways by which water pollution may be controlled.
Acids and Bases
- define acids and bases.
- understand the properties of acids and bases.
- distinguish between acids and bases.
- list out the uses of acids and bases.
- understand the neutralisation reaction between acids and bases.
- know about acid – base indicators.
Chemistry in Everyday Life
- know about different types of hydrocarbons.
- understand the fomation of fossil fuels.
- list out the properties and uses of different fuel gases.
- understand the process involved in the refining of petroleum.
- know about the types and uses of coal.
- know about the characteristics of ideal fuel.
- list out the applications of solar energy.
Microorganisms
- understand different types of microorganisms.
- differentiate various microorganisms based on their shape and occurrence.
- know the role of microbes in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, industry and daily life.
- know the effects of harmful microorganisms.
- understand the relationship between man and microbes.
- know the effects of prions and virions on human health.
Plant Kingdom
- know the general characteristics of algae.
- classify the types of algae based on the pigmentation.
- know about the salient features, mode of nutrition, classification and the uses of fungi.
- differentiate bryophytes from pteridophytes.
- list out the importance of medicinal plants and their uses.
- understand the classes of angiosperms and their charecteristics.
- tabulate Bentham and Hooker’s classification of seeded plants.
Organisation of Life
- understand the different levels of organization seen in the animal world.
- know about the structure of cells.
- understand the types of tissues.
- know about the structure of eye as an example for organ level of organization.
- understand the respiratory system as an example for system level of organization.
- understand the physiological functions of organizational setup with reference to homeostasis, diffusion, osmosis, osmoregulation, cellular respiration and metabolism.
Movements in Animals
- know about the movements of different animals.
- differentiate between movement and locomotion.
- recall the types of movements.
- know about human body and its movements.
- summarise the significance and types of joints.
- identify the components of the skeleton.
- understand muscle movements and its types.
Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- understand the body changes that take place during adolescence.
- differentiate the secondary sexual characteristics of boys and girls.
- know about the role of hormones in reproduction.
- explain the reproductive phases of life in human.
- understand the nutritional needs of adolescents.
Crop Production and Management
- know about agricultural practices.
- understand the basic practices of crop production.
- know about the importance of rotation of crops.
- recognise the importance of seed bank, seed balls and preservation of seeds.
- know about the role of agriculture research institutions IARI, ICAR and KVK.
- list out the importance of bio control methods.
Conservation of Plants and Animals
- understand deforestation, afforestation and reforestation.
- list out the endangered species.
- understand the importance of conservation of wildlife.
- know about Red Data Book and its advantages.
- list out the importance of Peoples’ Biodiversity Register.
- know about the functions of animal welfare organisations.
Libre Office Calc
- know how to create a spreadsheet through the Libre Office software.
- explore their creative thinking.
- learn how to use the functions.
- learn how to create charts.
