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Science Syllabus

1. Applied Biology :
Heredity and Evolution :- Heredity –Variations-Evolution-Speciation-
Human evolution-Evolution tree-Genetic engineering-Bio technology
and cloning-Stem cell-Organ culture-Microbial production-Biosensor
– Bio chips-Science today – Gene therapy

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2. Health and Hygiene :
Immune System :- Health and its significance-Diseases and causes-
Diseases caused by microbes and prevention-Modes of transmission-
Immunization-Treatment and prevention-Biotechnology in Medicine-
HIV and Prevention

3. My Body :
Structure & Function of the Human Body – Organ System :-
Nervous system-Endocrine system-Cell division-Stages of Meiosis-
Heredity

4. World of Plants :
Reproduction in Plants :-Modes of reproduction - vegetative,
asexual and sexual reproduction in plants-Pollination-Fertilization-
Fruits and seeds formation-Seed dispersal

5. World of Animals :
A Representative Study of Mammals- Morphology-Habitats-
Adaptations-Basic Physiological Functions.-Circulatory system in
man-Excretory system in man.-Relationship of structure to functions-
Animal Behaviour - Behaviour (social, reproductive, parental care)
-Some case studies from researchers(animals behavior)

6. Life Process :
Life Processes :- Definition-Types of nutrition and human digestive
system-Respiration -Transportation in plants-water and minerals and
animals - blood circulation-Excretion in plants and animals-Nervous
system-Coordination in plants-Movement due to growth-Hormones in animals

7. Environmental Science - Ecology :
Conservation of Environment :- Bio degradable and non bio degradable wastes-Water management-Wild life sanctuaries- Balance in Ecosystem-Coal and petroleum-Green chemistry-Science today – Towards a global village

8. Environmental Science – Resource use and Management :
Waste Water Management :- Journey of water-Sewage -Treatment
-Domestic practices -Sanitation and diseases-Alternate arrangement
for sewage disposal -Sanitation in public places-Energy Management-
Energy audit (home, school)- Renewable sources (solar, hydrogen,
wind)- Non–renewable sources—(coal, petroleum, natural gas)- Biofuels-
generation & use-Energy Conservation & How we can help.

9. Matter :
Solutions :- Solute and Solvent-Types of Solutions-Solubility-Factors
affecting – Solubility-Problems

10. Atomic Structure :
Atoms and Molecules :- Modern atomic theory- Avogadro Hypothesis-
Atomicity-Relation between vapour density and molecular mass of a
gas- Difference between-Atom and Molecules-Relative Atomic Mass-
Relative Molecular mass-Mole Concepts- Mole- Definition-Problems
based on mole concept

11.Exploring Chemical Changes and Formulation :
Chemical Reactions :- Types of chemical reactions -Rate of chemical
reaction-Factors influencing the rate of the chemical reaction-Acids-
Classification of acids- Chemical properties of acids-Uses of acids-Bases-
Classification of bases-Chemical properties of bases- uses of bases-
Identification of acids and bases-pH scale-pH paper-Importance of pH in
everyday life-Salts- Classification of salts-Uses of salts

12. Exploring Chemical Families :
Periodic Classification of Elements :- Modern periodic law-Modern
periodic table-Characteristics of modern periodic table-Metallurgy –Introduction-
Terminologies in metallurgy-Differences between Minerals and
Ores-Occurrence of metals- Metallurgy of Al, Cu and Fe- Metallurgy of
Aluminium-Metallurgy of Copper- Metallurgy of iron- Alloys- Methods of
making alloys-Copper Aluminium and Iron alloys-Corros ion -Method s
of preventing corrosion

13. Exploring the World :
Carbon and its Compounds :- Introduction-Compounds of carbon-Modern
definition of organic chemistry-Bonding in carbon and its compounds-
Allotropy- Physical nature of carbon and its compounds- Chemical- properties
of carbon compounds-Homologous series-Hydrocarbons and their
types -Functional groups- Classification of organic compound based on
functional group-Ethanol-Ethanoic acid

14. Matter and Measurement :
Measuring Instruments :- Screw Gauge-Measuring long-Distances – Astronomical
distance, light year

15. Forces and Movement :
Laws of Motion and Gravitation-Balanced and imbalanced forces-First
law of motion-Inertia and mass-Momentum-Second aw of motion-F=ma-
Third law of motion-Conservation of momentum and proof-Moment of
force and couple-Gravitation Newton’s law of gravitation –Mass- Weight-
Acceleration due to gravity-Mass of Earth-Science Today- Chandrayan,
Cryogenic Techniques and Manned Space Station

16. Exploring Energy :
Electricity and Energy :- Electric current and circuit-Electric potential and
potential difference-Circuit diagram-Ohm’s law-Resistance of a conductor-
System of resistors -Heating effect of electric current-Joules law of
heating-Role of fuse-Domestic electric circuits-Electric power-Chemical
effect of electric current-Electrolysis electro chemical cells-Primary and
Secondary cells-Sources of Energy-Conventional sources of energy-
Non- conventional source of energy- Nuclear energy-Radioactivity-
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion-Nuclear reactivity advantages-
Hazards of nuclear energy-Science today – Energy from seas.

17. Exploring Phenomena :
Magnetic Effect of Electric Current and Light :-Magnetic field and
magnetic lines of force-Magnetic field due to current carrying conductor-
Magnetic field due to current carrying Straight conductor- Magnetic field
due to current carrying Circular loop-Force on a current carrying conductor
in a magnetic field-Fleming left hand rule -Electric motor-Electromagnetic
induction- Faraday’s experiments-Electric generator –Light-Reflection of
light by Spherical mirrors – image formation and Mirror Formula - Refraction
– Laws of refraction-Refractive index-Refraction by spherical lenses-
Image formation by lenses-Lens formula and magnification-Power
of lens-Refraction of light through a prism-Dispersion-By a glass prism-
Atmospheric refraction- Human eye –Defects and rectification-Science
today –Hubble space telescope

18. Technology : Practical and Projects

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