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Laws of Motion

<ul>
	<li>Understand the concepts of force and motion.</li>
	<li> Explain inertia and its types.</li>
	<li> State the three laws of Newton.</li>
	<li> Apply Newtonian concept of force and motion.</li>
	<li> Define force, momentum and impulse.</li>
	<li> Distinguish between mass and weight</li>
	<li> Analyze weightlessness and the principle of conservation of momentum.</li>
	<li> Explain the law of gravitation and its applications.</li>
	<li> Understand the variations in 'g' due to height and depth.</li>
	<li> Solve numerical problems related to force and motion</li>
</ul>

Optics

<ul>
	<li>state the laws of refraction.</li>
	<li> list the properties of light.</li>
	<li> explain the scattering of light and its various kinds.</li>
	<li> understand the images formed by concave and convex lens.</li>
	<li> analyze the ray diagram of concave and convex lens.</li>
	<li> understand the working of human eye and optical instruments</li>
	<li> solve numerical problems</li>
</ul>

Thermal Physics

<ul>
	<li>Understand the concept of heat and temperature</li>
	<li> Know the absolute scale of temperature</li>
	<li> Understand the thermal energy and the thermal equilibrium</li>
	<li> Classification of expansion of substances</li>
	<li> Know the fundamental laws of gases</li>
	<li> Distinguish between real gas and ideal gas</li>
	<li> Derive the ideal gas equation</li>
	<li> Solve the numerical problems</li>
</ul>

Electricity

<ul>
	<li>Make an electric circuit.</li>
	<li> Differentiate between electric potential and potential difference.</li>
	<li> Infer what electrical resistivity and conductivity mean.</li>
	<li> Know the effective resistance of a system of resistors connected in series and parallel.</li>
	<li> Understand the heating effect of the electric current.</li>
	<li> Define electric power and electric energy and explain domestic electric circuits.</li>
	<li> Know the modern appliances such as LED bulb and LED television.</li>
</ul>

Acoustics

<ul>
	<li>Understand how sound is produced and transmitted.</li>
	<li> Relate the speed of sound, its frequency, and its wavelength.</li>
	<li> Know the speed of sound in various media.</li>
	<li> Explain the factors affecting the speed of sound in a gaseous medium.</li>
	<li> Demonstrate the phenomenon of reflection of sound.</li>
	<li>Determine the speed of sound using the method of echo.</li>
	<li> Understand Doppler Effect.</li>
	<li> Solve numerical problems related to the above topics.</li>
</ul>

Nuclear Physics

<ul>
	<li>Define radio activity.</li>
	<li> Distingush between natural and artificial radio activity.</li>
	<li> Relate the properties of alpha, beta and gamma rays.</li>
	<li> State Soddy and Fajan’s displacement law of nuclear disintegration.</li>
	<li> Understand the concept of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.</li>
	<li> Identify fissionable materials.</li>
	<li> Analyze controlled and uncontrolled chain reactions.</li>
	<li> Explain the principle of atom bomb and hydrogen bomb.</li>
	<li> List the uses of radio activity.</li>
	<li> Understand the components of a nuclear reactor.</li>
	<li> Identify the precautionary measures while handling a radioactive material.</li>
</ul>

Atoms and Molecules

<ul>
	<li>acquire the ability to learn about the atoms and molecules.</li>
	<li> comprehend atomic mass and molecular mass.</li>
	<li> have information about gram atomic mass and gram molecular mass.</li>
	<li> perceive the intended meaning of Avogadro’s hypothesis of gases.</li>
	<li> interpret the application of Avogadro’s hypothesis.</li>
	<li> determine the atomicity of a molecule.</li>
	<li> interpret the relation between vapour density and relative molecular mass.</li>
	<li> have the facts about the relationship between the volume of a gas and the number of molecules present in it.</li>
	<li> grasp the idea of mole concept and solve many problems using it.</li>
	<li> calculate the percentage of composition of a compund.</li>
</ul>

Periodic Classification of Elements

<ul>
	<li>recognize the basis of the modern periodic law and its development.</li>
	<li> list the features of groups and periods of the modern periodic table.</li>
	<li> explain the trend in periodic properties along the periods and groups.</li>
	<li> distinguish between ores and minerals .</li>
	<li> list out the types of separation of impurities from the ores.</li>
	<li> recall the various places of occurrences of minerals in the state of Tamil Nadu.</li>
	<li> put forth the properties of metals.</li>
	<li> identify the stages involved in metallurgical processes.</li>
	<li> think scientifically on alloys and their types.</li>
	<li> develop an idea on amalgam.</li>
	<li> understand the reason for corrosion and the methods of its prevention.</li>
</ul>

Solutions

<ul>
	<li> define solution.</li>
	<li> recognize the types of solutions.</li>
	<li> analyse the factors influencing solubility.</li>
	<li> explain the various modes of expression of concentration of solution.</li>
	<li> calculate the solubility of solutes in solvents.</li>
	<li> correlate the hydrated salts and anhydrous salts.</li>
	<li> distinguish between deliquescent and hygroscopic substances..</li>
</ul>

Types of Chemical Reactions

<ul>
	<li>infer different types of chemical reaction.</li>
	<li> acquire knowledge about combination reaction and skill to perform a combination reaction using quick lime and water.</li>
	<li> identify and differentiate between reversible and irreversible reactions.</li>
	<li> explain the reversible reaction occurring at the equilibrium state.</li>
	<li> list and explain characteristics of equilibrium state.</li>
	<li> define rate of reaction.</li>
	<li> discuss the dependence of rate of reactions on concentration, temperature and catalyst.</li>
	<li> define pH.</li>
	<li> correlate the concentration of hydrogen ions and pH with neutral, acidic and basic nature of aqueous solutions.</li>
	<li> recognize the importance of pH in everyday life.</li>
	<li> explain the term ionic product of water.</li>
</ul>

Carbon and its Compounds

<ul>
	<li> know the importance of organic compounds.</li>
	<li> classify the organic compounds and name them based on IUPAC rules.</li>
	<li> identify the functional groups of organic compounds.</li>
	<li> explain the preparation, properties and uses of ethanol and ethanoic acids.</li>
	<li> know the composition and preparation of soap and detergent.</li>
	<li> understand the cleansing action of soap and detergents.</li>
	<li> differentiate soap and detergents.</li>
</ul>

Plant Anatomy and Plant Physiology

<ul>
	<li>Understand vascular tissue system- their types and functions.</li>
	<li> Know the structure of dicot root, stem, leaf and monocot root, stem, leaf.</li>
	<li> Differentiate the internal structure of dicot root, stem, leaf with that of monocot root, stem, leaf.</li>
	<li> Name the different pigments found in chloroplast.</li>
	<li> Elaborate on the structure and functions of plastids.</li>
	<li> Enumerate the steps involved in photosynthesis.</li>
	<li> Understand the structure of mitochondria</li>
	<li> List the basic events of aerobic and anerobic respiration.</li>
</ul>

Structural Organisation of Animals

<ul>
	<li>Understand the external morphology of the leech and rabbit.</li>
	<li> Recognise the structural features of different organ systems.</li>
	<li> Will be able to understand the physiology of various organ systems of leech and rabbit.</li>
	<li> Learn the parasitic adaptations of leech.</li>
	<li> Identify the type of dentition and its significance in rabbit.</li>
	<li> Perceive the differences between the structural organisation of an invertebrate (leech) and vertebrate (rabbit).</li>
</ul>

Transportation in Plants and Circulation in  Animals

<ul>
	<li>Learn how the water and minerals move from soil to the plant.</li>
	<li> Learn how prepared food by the leaf is translocated to various parts of the plant.</li>
	<li> Understand the role of osmosis and transpiration.</li>
	<li> Understand the composition of blood.</li>
	<li> Identify and explain the structure of heart and associated blood vessels.</li>
	<li> Understand systemic, pulmonary and coronary circulation.</li>
	<li> Differentiate the events of the cardiac cycle.</li>
	<li> Know about blood pressure and heart beat.</li>
	<li> Understand the use of stethoscope and sphygmomanometer.</li>
	<li> Identify the different blood groups.</li>
	<li> Understand the role of lymphatic system.</li>
</ul>

Nervous System

<ul>
	<li>Admire nervous system as the control and coordinating centre of the body.</li>
	<li> Learn the components of the nervous system.</li>
	<li> Analyse the transmission of nerve impulses.</li>
	<li> Understand the divisions of human nervous system.</li>
	<li> Interpret the different sections of brain which handle different functions.</li>
	<li> Know the significance of reflex action and its operative pathway.</li>
</ul>

Plant and Animal Hormones

<ul>
	<li>Define hormone.</li>
	<li> List out plant hormones.</li>
	<li> Classify plant hormones into growth promoters and growth inhibitors.</li>
	<li> Differentiate the physiological effects of various plant hormones.</li>
	<li> Understand how plant hormones control and coordinate various physiological activities in plants.</li>
	<li> Know the various endocrine glands in the human body.</li>
	<li> Identify the location and structure of the endocrine glands in the human body.</li>
	<li> Differentiate exocrine and endocrine glands.</li>
	<li> Know the specific site of action and their functions.</li>
	<li> Identify the disorders which occur due to decreased or increased hormone secretion.</li>
</ul>

Reproduction in Plants and Animals

<ul>
	<li>Differentiate vegetative, asexual and sexual reproduction.</li>
	<li> Describe parts of flower and their functions.</li>
	<li> Understand the types and modes of pollination and their significance.</li>
	<li> Understand the process of double fertilization, steps involved in fertilization (syngamy and triple fusion), embryo development, endosperm development and formation of seed.</li>
	<li> Understand the process of sexual reproduction in human beings.</li>
	<li> Know the structure of testicular and ovarian cells.</li>
	<li> Know the structural details of human sperm and ovum.</li>
	<li> Realize the events of menstrual cycle and fertilization.</li>
	<li> Gain awareness on reproductive health and strategies.</li>
	<li> Gain knowledge on personal and social hygiene.</li>
</ul>

Genetics

<ul>
	<li>Know about Mendelian laws.</li>
	<li> Differentiate between phenotype and genotype.</li>
	<li> Understand the process of monohybrid and dihybrid cross.</li>
	<li> Differentiate between a chromosome, DNA and gene.</li>
	<li> Understand the structure of chromosome.</li>
	<li> Classify the chromosomes based on the position of centromere.</li>
	<li> Understand the structure and replication of DNA.</li>
	<li> Define mutation and classify the chromosomal and gene mutation.</li>
	<li> Identify the chromosomal abnormality of Down’s syndrome.</li>
</ul>

Origin and Evolution of Life

<ul>
	<li>Know about Big Bang theory on the origin of universe.</li>
	<li> Understand theories of origin of life.</li>
	<li> Discuss the process of evolution on the basis of the available evidences.</li>
	<li> Relate the principles of Lamarck and Darwin with evolution.</li>
	<li> Know how variation occurs and its significance.</li>
	<li> List the importance of fossils and describe the process of fossilization.</li>
	<li> Identify the plants of ethnobotanical importance.</li>
	<li> Realize about extraterrestrial life.</li>
</ul>

Breeding and Biotechnology

<ul>
	<li>Define and discuss the steps and methods involved in plant breeding.</li>
	<li> Know the crop varieties produced by crop improvement.</li>
	<li> Understand animal breeding and its implications.</li>
	<li> Point out the differences between inbreeding and outbreeding.</li>
	<li> Know what is hybrid vigour and its importance.</li>
	<li> Identify the steps involved in genetic engineering.</li>
	<li> Understand the practical applications of DNA fingerprinting.</li>
	<li> Gain knowledge on gene therapy.</li>
	<li> Know the importance of stem cell technology.</li>
</ul>

Health and Diseases

<ul>
	<li>Understand the types of abuses and associated behavioural changes.</li>
	<li> Gain knowledge of prevention and protection from child sexual abuse.</li>
	<li> Know the causes for drug, tobacco and alcohol addiction and its effects on health.</li>
	<li> Analyse the possible ways of de-addiction.</li>
	<li> Know about the diseases and disorders associated with lifestyle modification.</li>
	<li> Compare the features of Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes mellitus and relates the signs and symptoms.</li>
	<li> Explain the underlying cause and symptoms for obesity, heart disease, cancer and AIDS.</li>
	<li> Suggest remedial measures for prevention and control of these diseases and disorders.</li>
	<li> To create awareness among the individuals in the society to lead healthy life.</li>
</ul>

Environmental Management

<ul>
	<li>Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources.</li>
	<li> Gain knowledge about the need for conservation of various natural resources.</li>
	<li> To know the various methods which can be adopted of conservation of natural resources.</li>
	<li> Create awareness about the limited exploitation of natural resources.</li>
	<li> Get motivated to participate in the protection of environment and its management.</li>
</ul>

Visual Communication

<ul>
	<li>Differentiate a File from a Folder</li>
	<li> Know how to create a File and a Folder</li>
	<li> Use the software application to create Animation</li>
</ul>