Class VIII
ENGLISH LEARNING OUTCOMES:
a) To enable the learner to communicate effectively and appropriately in real-life situations.
b) To use English effectively for study purpose across the curriculum.
c) To develop and integrate the use of the four language skills, i.e. listening, speaking, reading
and writing.
d) To develop interest in and appreciation of literature.
e) To revise and reinforce structures already learnt.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Images by Longman Pearson for class 8
2. Grammar Plus for Class 8
3. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
MONTH COURSE CONTENT
April Term-1
Reader: The Three Questions
Ring Out, Wild Bells, to the Wild Sky ( Poem)
Grammar:
Sentences
Tenses (Present)
Writing: Dialogue Writing, Formal Letter Writing ( Letter to Editor)
May Reader: To Sir, with Love
Grammar:
Nouns
Writing: Message Writing
July Reader: Teach your Children (Poem)
Run, Bulbul, Run
Grammar:
Verbs
Adjectives
Writing: Informal Letter Writing, Data Interpretation
August Reader: Harvest Hymn ( Poem)
The Escape
Grammar:
Determiners
Voice
Writing: Description of Place , Article Writing
September Revision for Summative Assessment-1
October Term-2
Reader: Interlude
Under the Greenwood Tree (Poem)
Grammar:
Adverbs
Prepositions
Modals
Writing: Formal Letter (Complaint), E-mail Writing
November Reader: The Verger
A Nice Cup of Tea
Grammar:
Conjunctions
Tense ( Past and Future Tense)
Writing: Notice Writing , Bio- Sketch, Speech Writing
December
Reader: Lord Ullin’s Daughter (Poem)
The Guests
Grammar:
Reported Speech
Pronouns
Writing: Paragraph Writing, Diary Entry
January
Reader: Tree Poems (Poem)
The Rehearsal
Grammar:
Vocabulary
Writing: Description of Person and Event, Story Writing
March SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - II
UT 1 Course covered in April
UT2 Reader: To Sir, with Love
Teach your Children (Poem)
Run, Bulbul, Run
Grammar:
Nouns, Adjective
Writing: Dialogue Writing , Formal Letter Writing
SA1 Syllabus of Term – 1
UT-4 Reader: Under the Greenwood Tree (Poem)
The Verger
A Nice Cup of Tea
Grammar:
Adverbs , Conjunctions
Tense ( Past and Future Tense)
Writing: Story Writing, Notice Writing
SA-2 Syllabus of Term-2
MATHEMATICS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop good understanding of basic concepts of Mathematics.
2. To enrich students reasoning and visualizing skills.
3. To relate these concepts with their everyday life.
TEXTBOOKS:
MATHEMATICS A Textbook for class VIII (NCERT)
RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
MATHEMATICS for class VIII- R.S.Aggarwal / R.D.Sharma
Month Course Content
April CH-1: Rational Numbers
CH-2: Linear Equations in One Variable
Activity 1: To represent a rational number on a number line
Activity 2 : To solve a simple Linear Equation by an activity method.
May CH-2: Linear Equations in One Variable (Contd.)
CH-16: Playing with Numbers
Project 1: To frame a situation involving application of Linear Equations in One
Variable in daily life. Also, to find the solution of the situation and to draw a
poster related to the situation.
July CH-6: Squares and Square Roots
CH-3: Understanding Quadrilaterals
CH-7: Cubes and Cube Roots
Activity 3: To find the Square of a number using Diagonal Method.
Activity 4:. To verify angle sum property of a quadrilateral.
August CH-4: Practical Geometry
CH-11: Mensuration
Activity 5: To find an expression to calculate area of a Trapezium.
Activity 6: To find CSA of a Cylinder by cutting and pasting method.
September Revision for SA1
October CH-12: Exponents and Powers
CH-10: Visualizing Solid Shapes
CH-13: Direct and Inverse Variation
Activity 7: To draw the following 3-dimensional objects on an isometric dot
paper
and colour the Top view, Front view and Side view
November CH-13: Direct and Inverse Variation (Contd.)
CH-8: Comparing Quantities
December CH-9: Algebraic Expressions and Identities
CH-14:Factorisation
Activity 8: Verification of Identity: 2 2 22a b a ab b
Project 2: To prepare greeting cards using the concept of Profit/Loss and
Discount.
January CH-5: Data Handling
CH-15: Introduction to Graphs
Activity 9: Prepare a pie chart for a given data
Activity 10: To draw a linear graph on a coordinate plane.
February Revision for SA2
SYLLABUS
UT1 CH-1,2(EX-2.1,2.3 & 2.5)
UT2 CH-2,3,6
SA1 CH-1,2,3,4,6,7,11,16
UT4 CH-12,13,8(EX-8.1)
SA2 CH-5,8,9,10,12,13,14,15
SCIENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. To acquire the knowledge of scientific concepts, laws etc.
2. To develop scientific thinking.
3. To develop reasoning abilities in a systematic manner.
4. To motivate research oriented learning.
5. To develop the ability to apply scientific knowledge in our real life situations.
TEXT BOOK NCERT BOOK FOR CLASS VIII
MONTH COURSE CONTENT
April Ch 2 : Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
Ch 1 : Crop production and Management
Activities/Projects
To separate damaged seeds from healthy seeds.
„Antibiotics should not be overused‟. Prepare a short
report.
To study permanent slides of microbes.
May Ch 4 : Materials- metals and non metals
July Ch 4 : Materials- metals and non metals(Contd.)
Ch 5 : Coal and Petroleum
Ch 16: Light
Activities /Projects
To show displacement reaction between Fe and CuSO4
, Zn and CuSO4.
To show that magnesium hydroxide is basic in nature.
To show the reaction of metals with acids.
To show the reaction of metals with bases.
To study the different parts of eye with the help of a
model.
To study and observe the no. of images formed when
two plane mirrors are placed
(a) at right angle to each other.
(b) Parallel to each other.
August Ch 6 : Combustion and Flame
Ch 11 : Force and Pressure
Ch 9 : Reproduction in Animals
Activities
To observe and study the structure of candle flame.
To study the conditions necessary for combustion.
To study the effect of force on different objects.
To observe the laws of magnetism.
September REVISION FOR SA1
October Ch 10 : Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Ch 3 : Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Activities /Projects
To study and compare the water absorbing capacity of
natural and synthetic fibres.
Collect and paste few samples of synthetic fibres and
mention at least two properties of each.
Ch 17 : „Stars and Solar System‟ and „Ch 3 : Synthetic
Fibres and Plastics‟ as project work.
November Ch 13 :Sound
Ch 12 : Friction
Activities/Projects
Sound is produced by vibrating body
Sound needs medium for propagation.
To observe that rolling friction is smaller than sliding
friction.
To measure the weight of an object.
December Ch 15 : Some Natural Phenomena
Ch 14 : Chemical effect of Electric Current
Activities /Projects
To observe and study charging by rubbing
To identify different materials as good conductors and
poor conductors of electricity.
To show that common salt solution is a good conductor
of electricity.
Ch 18: Pollution of air and water as project work.
January Ch 8 : Cell- Structure and Function
Ch 7 : Conservation of Plants and Animals
Activities
To study the difference between the structure of plant
cell and animal cell.
To observe temporary slide of onion peel.
February Revision for SA 2
March SA2
UT 1 CH – 1,2
UT 2 CH – 5, 11, 16
SA 1 SA 1 : CH- 1 , 2 ,4 , 5 ,6, 9, 11, 16
UT 4 UT 4 : CH- 12, 13, 15
SA 2 S A 2 : CH- 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15
SOCIAL SCIENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:- 1. To develop an understanding about the past.
2. To encourage a sense of curiosity among the students.
3. To understand the working of the government at the central level.
4. To learn about India's struggle for independence.
5. To learn about the resources of the country.
TEXT BOOKS:-
1. Our Pasts III (part 1) NCERT
2. Our Pasts III (part 2) NCERT
3. Our Political Science NCERT
4. Our Environment NCERT
Month Course Content
April History: Ch 2 -From Trade to Territory
Geography : Ch 1- Resources
Civics : Ch 1 The Indian Constitution
Activities: History : Ch 2- Map Activity on the territories captured by British in their initial
phase.
(FA – I Activity 1) History : Ch 2- Analysis and Interpretation: Search for the old newspaper
headings reporting on the Battle of Seringapatam and the death of Tipu Sultan. Paste
2 headings of the British newspaper and 2 of the Mysore newspaper for the same.
Analyze and interpret these headlines in terms of the differences in the way they were
reported. (FA – I Activity 2)
Project: FA – I
Civics : Ch 1 – Research, Analysis and Presentation: Research on the important
Articles related to Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution. Analyze and debate
whether they should be part of fundamental right or not and why?
-One child can be judge in the group and can give the final conclusion on the topic.
May History : Ch 3 - Ruling the countryside
Activities :
History: Ch 3 - Imagine that you are a Company representative sending a report back
to England about the conditions in rural areas under Company rule. Write a short
report on that.
Project: FA - II
History: Ch 6 - Prepare a detailed project on the History of development of Delhi
under the following headings:
(a) Who established Delhi as an important city?
(b) Who designed Delhi?
(c) How and why Delhi became a capital city?
(d) Delhi after independence.
(e) Present day Delhi. July History : Ch 5 - When People Rebel
Geography: Ch-2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation & Wildlife Resources
Civics : Ch 3 - Why do we need a Parliament?
Activities:- History : Ch 5 – Map Activity on: The important centers of rebellion of 1857. (FA –
II Activity 1)
Geography: Ch-2 – Newspaper Article Analysis on Forest Fire in California given
on pg 20 of the textbook. (FA –II Activity 2)
Civics : Ch 3 - Table Analysis (Results of Lok Sabha Elections 1984) given on pg
no. 35 of the textbook.
August History: Ch 7- Weavers, Iron smelters & Factory owners
Geography : Ch 3 - Minerals & Power Resources
Civics : Ch 4- Understanding Laws
Activities:- Geography : Ch 3 - Map Activity on: The distribution of the following minerals-
iron, copper, bauxite, coal & mineral oil.
History: Ch 7- Map Activity on: The cities associated with industrial development in
the 19th century.
Civics : Ch 4- Write in your own words what you understand by the following sentence
: They also began fighting for greater equality and wanted to change the idea of law from
a set of rules that they were forced to obey, to law as including ideas of justice.
September Revision for SA 1 October Geography : Ch 4- Agriculture
Civics : Ch 5 - Judiciary
Civics : Ch-6 - Understanding our criminal justice system
Activities:
Geography : Ch 4 - Map Activity on: World Distribution of Arable Land
Civics : Ch 5 & 6 - Write a story around the theme, „Justice delayed is justice
denied‟.
Project: FA –III
Geography: Ch-4 Either visit a nearby village or take the information about a village
from internet.
Find out :
(a) What crops grow in that region?
(b) Identify the type of cultivation practiced in the region.
(c) The cropping seasons and agricultural calendar.
(d) The government support they receive.
(e) The problems they face.
Take photographs of the crops, the farmers, the irrigation system and machineries
they use. You can use the photos available on the internet if you are not visiting any
village.
November History : Ch 8 - Civilizing the “Native”, Educating the “Nation”
Geography : Ch 5 - Industries
Civics: Ch 7 - Understanding Marginalisation
Activities :-
Civics: Ch 7 – Open Text Based Assessment on: “Muslim Community can be
considered as a Marginalised Community or not in India”. (FA – III Activity 1)
Geography : Ch 5 - Map Activity on: World‟s major industrial regions. (FA – III
Activity 2) History : Ch 8 - Group Discussion on: Thoughts of Rabindra Nath Tagore and
Mahatma Gandhi on Education System of India. (FA – III Activity 3)
December Geography :- Ch 6 Human Resources
History : Ch 9 Women, caste &Reform
Civics : Ch 9 Public Facilities
Project: FA –IV
History :- Ch-12 - Know your city: - Each student will be given 1 state and they will
collect information about its progress and achievement since independence. On the
basis of their findings, they will be encouraged to speak about the achievement of
their respective state in 2 minutes. January History : Ch 11- The making of the National Movement
Civics : Ch 9 - Public Facilities{Contd.}
Activities:- Civics : Ch 9 – Role Play on the following topics: (FA – IV Activity 1)
(1) Water Shortage in Delhi (2) Electricity Problem in Noida (3) Sanitation
Facilities in Slums (4) Health Facilities in rural areas (5) Educational Facilities
for the poor
History : Ch 11- Collect and paste pictures of any 5 Moderate Leaders and 5 Radical
Leaders of the Indian National Congress and also write about their method of struggle
against the British.
(FA – IV Activity 2)
February Revision for SA 2 March SA 2
SYLLABUS UT 1 History :- Ch -2
Geog. :- Ch -1
UT 2 History :-Ch -3
Geog. :- Ch- 2
Civics :-Ch- 1,3 SA 1 History :-Ch -2,3,5&7
Geog.:- Ch- 1,2,&3
Civics :- Ch -1,3&4 UT 3 History :- Ch-8
Geog.:- Ch- 4
Civics :-Ch-5,6 SA 2 History :- Ch-8,9&11
Geog. :- Ch- 4,5&6
Civics :- Ch- 5,6 ,7&9
COMPUTER SCIENCE CLASS VIII
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop good understanding of basic concepts of Computers.
2. To enrich students in practical skills.
3. To relate these concepts with their everyday life.
TEXTBOOKS:
Computer World (CRPF Public School, Dwarka Edition)
Month Content
April Ch-1: Basic HTML Commands
Topics: Html Elements, Text Properties, Font Properties, Basic Formatting
tags, Physical
Tags
Lab Activities:
1. Create a web on glossary of computer terms. The words will be in bold and green
color and meaning will be blue and in italics.
2. Create a webpage on “Pollution”. The heading should be bold and
underlined.
Paragraph will be aligned at left and line break will be there between the
paragraphs.
3. Create a web page to display the formulas of Algebra.
4. Create a web page to display Chemical Formulas of Science.
5.Maria loves playing badminton. Her teacher asked her to create a Web page
for her school giving information about the game. Set a suitable font, size
and color for the text. Important terms should be in bold. Also set the
background color as
black.
May Ch-8 Cyber Legal Issues
Topics: Introduction to Cybercrimes, Cyber bulling and Protection, Identity
Theft, Hacking & Protection, Google 2 Step Security for secure e-mail access.
Lab Activities:
1. Create a Poster in MS Word on “No To Cyber Bulling”
2. Create a Poster in MS Word on “Cyber Protection”
Holiday Homework / Mini Project (Soft Copy):Create a beautiful web page
on “Your Favorite Game” with the image of your game as the background of the
page. Use at least10 tags we have learned till now.
Mail to: [email protected]
July Ch-2List in HTML
Topics:Creating Lists(Ordered & Unordered), Nesting Lists
Lab Activities:
1. Create an ordered list (Roman Numbers) for the names of Input Devices.
2. Create an unordered list (Square) for the names of Output Devices.
3. Create a web page as shown below:
Types of Printers
1. Impact Printers
Daisy Wheel
Dot matrix
2. Non Impact Printers
o Inkjet
o Laser
Ch-3 Adding Graphics & Creating Links in HTML (Only Graphics)
Topics: Inserting Images, Use of <IMG> tag
1. Create a Photo Gallery of My family members or my class friends.
1. Create a photo gallery of “Wildlife Wonders” with the help HTML <img
src> tag and its
properties.
2. Create a photo gallery of “Phases of Moon” with the help HTML <img src>
tag and its properties.
August Ch- 3Adding Graphics & Creating Links in HTML
Topics:Creating Links, Using Image as Hyperlink, Opening External Images.
Lab Activity: 3. Create a Quiz on Universe and create a link of answers at the bottom of thatpage.
4. Create a web page as shown below:
September SA1 Practicals and Revision
October Ch- 4 Tables in HTML
Topics: Basic Table tags, Merging Cells, Inserting Image in a Table, Nesting a
table.
Lab Activity:
1. Create a time table of your class using table tag and its attributes.
2. Create a table as shown below:
A
B C D
E F
3. Create a web page as shown below:
National Festivals
Republic Day
Republic Day
Ch- 7Wireless and Cloud Technologies
Topics:Wireless Technologies, Infrared Communication, Bluetooth
Technology, WiFi & Wimax, GPS, GPS Receiver & Its Uses, 3G & 4G
Technology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage
Lab Activity: 1. Create a Power Point Presentation on “Wireless Technology”
2. Role play on different Wireless and cloud Technologies.
November Ch-5 Inserting Frames, Audios & Videos in HTML
Topics: Creating Frames, Arranging frames horizontally and vertically, Linking
Frames, Inserting Audio and Video
1. Divide a web page into three equal frames and show Indian festivals in
each frame.
2. Create a web page as shown below:
National Festivals
Republic Day
Independence Day
Republic Day
December Ch-6Creating Forms in HTML
Topics:Understanding Forms, Working of Forms, Creating Selection List,
textbox, checkbox, radio button, submit and clear button.
Lab Activity:
CRPFPS
Annual Day
Sports Day
IMAGE
Video
1. Design an online Admission form for your School.
2. Design a Registration form for opening a Google account.
Major Project (Soft Copy): Create a website on any topic chosen by you.
Your website should include: Frames, Form, Table, Linking and Images
Mail to: [email protected]
January Ch-9Cyber Threats and Protection
Topics: Types of Malwares, Protecting your computer from Cyber Threats,
Safeguarding your Personal Information, Social Engineering, Phishing,
Protection.
Lab Activity:
1. Create a Power Point Presentation on Cyber Threats& its Protection.
February SA2 Practicals and Revision
March SA 2
SYLLABUS
UT 1
(Practical)
Practical Topic:
Ch-1: Basic HTML Commands
UT 2
(Practical)
Practical Topics:
Ch-2List in HTML
Ch-8 Cyber Legal Issues
SA 1
(Theory &
Practical)
Theory Topics:
Ch-2List in HTML
Ch-3 Adding Graphics & Creating Links in HTML
Ch-8 Cyber Legal Issues
Practical Topics:
Ch-1: Basic HTML Commands
Ch-2List in HTML
Ch- 3 Adding Graphics & Creating Links in HTML
UT 3
(Practical)
Practical Topics:
Ch- 4 Tables in HTML
Ch- 7 Wireless and Cloud Technologies
UT 4
(Practical)
Practical Topics:
Ch-5 Inserting Frames, Audios & Videos in HTML
Ch-6 Creating Forms in HTML
SA 2
(Theory &
Practical)
Theory Topics:
Ch-4 Tables in HTML
Ch-7 Wireless and Cloud Technologies
Ch-6 Creating Forms in HTML
Ch-9 Cyber Threats and Protection
Practical Topics:
Ch-4 Tables in HTML
Ch-5 Inserting Frames, Audios & Videos in HTML
Ch-6 Creating Forms in HTML
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