InstaQB - Edit Syllabus

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Measurement

<ul>
	<li>understand fundamental quantities and units.</li>
	<li>explain the system of units and measurements.</li>
	<li>analyse the different system of units.</li>
	<li>know about temperature, amount of substance, electric current and luminous intensity.</li>
	<li>explore the knowledge of accuracy in measurements.</li>
	<li>differentiate plane angle and solid angle.</li>
	<li>solve problems related to measurement.</li>
</ul>

Force and Pressure

<ul>
	<li>understand the concept of force and its effects.</li>
	<li>differentiate thrust and pressure.</li>
	<li>understand the characteristics of atmospheric and liquid pressure.</li>
	<li>apply pascal’s law in day to day life.</li>
	<li>understand the applications of surface tension and viscosity.</li>
	<li>analyse friction in rest and motion.</li>
	<li>know about the ways of increasing and decreasing friction.</li>
	<li>solve numerical problems related to force and pressure.</li>
</ul>

Light

<ul>
	<li>acquire knowledge about various types of mirrors.</li>
	<li>understand image formation in spherical mirrors.</li>
	<li>know about the applications of spherical mirrors.</li>
	<li>acquire knowledge about laws of reflection.</li>
	<li>compare regular and irregular reflections.</li>
	<li>understand the working principle of kaleidoscope and periscope.</li>
	<li>understand refraction and dispersion of light.</li>
</ul>

Heat

<ul>
	<li>understand the effects of heat.</li>
	<li>explain the transfer of heat.</li>
	<li>know about calorimetry.</li>
	<li>calculate heat capacity and specific heat capacity of substances.</li>
	<li>list out the functions of thermostat.</li>
	<li>know about the working of thermos flask.</li>
</ul>

Electricity

<ul>
	<li>know about the basic properties of electric charges.</li>
	<li>explain the transfer of charges between two objects.</li>
	<li>understand the working of electroscope.</li>
	<li>recognise the effects of electric current.</li>
	<li>assemble different electric circuits.</li>
	<li>list out the applications of electricity.</li>
</ul>

Sound

<ul>
	<li>understand the production of sound.</li>
	<li>explain the propagation of sound in a medium.</li>
	<li>analyse the properties of sound.</li>
	<li>explain the wave nature of sound.</li>
	<li>know about the mechanism of hearing.</li>
	<li>discuss about noise pollution and the ways to control it.</li>
</ul>

Magnetism

<ul>
	<li>know about magnet and its types.</li>
	<li>distinguish between natural and artificial magnets.</li>
	<li>define magnetic field and compare uniform and non-uniform magnetic fields.</li>
	<li>summarize the properties of magnet.</li>
	<li>understand the concept of Earth’s magnetism.</li>
	<li>list out the uses of magnets.</li>
</ul>

Universe and Space Science

<ul>
	<li>know about the parts of rockets and the types of rocket fuel.</li>
	<li>understand the principle behind launching of rockets.</li>
	<li>list out the achievement of Indian space programmes, Chandrayan and Mangalyan.</li>
	<li>know about NASA and the contributions of Indians in NASA.</li>
</ul>

Matter around us

<ul>
	<li>know about the types of matter.</li>
	<li>know the symbols of various elements.</li>
	<li>classify elements into metals, non-metals and metalloids</li>
	<li>compare the properties of metals and non metals.</li>
	<li>acquire knowledge about compounds of solids, liquids and gases.</li>
	<li>know about the uses of compounds in daily life.</li>
</ul>

Changes around us

<ul>
	<li>define chemical reaction.</li>
	<li>differentiate chemical changes from physical changes.</li>
	<li>know about the factors which determine a chemical reaction.</li>
	<li>know about the importance and effects of chemical reactions.</li>
	<li>identify the chemical reactions in day to day life.</li>
	<li>observe the changes during a chemical reaction.</li>
</ul>

Air

<ul>
	<li>know about the occurence and composition of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.</li>
	<li>understand the properties and uses of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.</li>
	<li>understand nitrogen fixation.</li>
	<li>identify the causes of green house effect, global warming and acid rain.</li>
	<li>suggest remedial measures for the prevention and control of these effects.</li>
</ul>

Atomic Structure

<ul>
	<li>understand the advantages and limitations of Dalton’s atomic theory.</li>
	<li>distinguish the fundamental particles and their properties.</li>
	<li>get an idea about Thomson’s atom model and its limitations.</li>
	<li>calculate the valency of different elements.</li>
	<li>write the chemical formula and molecular formula of compounds.</li>
	<li>balance the chemical equations.</li>
	<li>state the laws of chemical combinations.</li>
</ul>

Water

<ul>
	<li>understand the importance, properties and uses of water.</li>
	<li>write the chemical equations for the reaction of water.</li>
	<li>explain water treatment methods.</li>
	<li>discuss about different methods of softening water.</li>
	<li>know about the causes and consequences of water pollution.</li>
	<li>list out the ways by which water pollution may be controlled.</li>
</ul>

Acids and Bases

<ul>
	<li>define acids and bases.</li>
	<li>understand the properties of acids and bases.</li>
	<li>distinguish between acids and bases.</li>
	<li>list out the uses of acids and bases.</li>
	<li>understand the neutralisation reaction between acids and bases.</li>
	<li>know about acid – base indicators.</li>
</ul>

Chemistry in Everyday Life

<ul>
	<li>know about different types of hydrocarbons.</li>
	<li>understand the fomation of fossil fuels.</li>
	<li>list out the properties and uses of different fuel gases.</li>
	<li>understand the process involved in the refining of petroleum.</li>
	<li>know about the types and uses of coal.</li>
	<li>know about the characteristics of ideal fuel.</li>
	<li>list out the applications of solar energy.</li>
</ul>

Microorganisms

<ul>
	<li>understand different types of microorganisms.</li>
	<li>differentiate various microorganisms based on their shape and occurrence.</li>
	<li>know the role of microbes in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, industry and daily life.</li>
	<li>know the effects of harmful microorganisms.</li>
	<li>understand the relationship between man and microbes.</li>
	<li>know the effects of prions and virions on human health.</li>
</ul>

Plant Kingdom

<ul>
	<li>know the general characteristics of algae.</li>
	<li>classify the types of algae based on the pigmentation.</li>
	<li>know about the salient features, mode of nutrition, classification and the uses of fungi.</li>
	<li>differentiate bryophytes from pteridophytes.</li>
	<li>list out the importance of medicinal plants and their uses.</li>
	<li>understand the classes of angiosperms and their charecteristics.</li>
	<li>tabulate Bentham and Hooker’s classification of seeded plants.</li>
</ul>

Organisation of Life

<ul>
	<li>understand the different levels of organization seen in the animal world.</li>
	<li>know about the structure of cells.</li>
	<li>understand the types of tissues.</li>
	<li>know about the structure of eye as an example for organ level of organization.</li>
	<li>understand the respiratory system as an example for system level of organization.</li>
	<li>understand the physiological functions of organizational setup with reference to homeostasis, diffusion, osmosis, osmoregulation, cellular respiration and metabolism.</li>
</ul>

Movements in Animals

<ul>
	<li>know about the movements of different animals.</li>
	<li>differentiate between movement and locomotion.</li>
	<li>recall the types of movements.</li>
	<li>know about human body and its movements.</li>
	<li>summarise the significance and types of joints.</li>
	<li>identify the components of the skeleton.</li>
	<li>understand muscle movements and its types.</li>
</ul>

Reaching the Age of Adolescence

<ul>
	<li>understand the body changes that take place during adolescence.</li>
	<li>differentiate the secondary sexual characteristics of boys and girls.</li>
	<li>know about the role of hormones in reproduction.</li>
	<li>explain the reproductive phases of life in human.</li>
	<li>understand the nutritional needs of adolescents.</li>
</ul>

Crop Production and Management

<ul>
	<li>know about agricultural practices.</li>
	<li>understand the basic practices of crop production.</li>
	<li>know about the importance of rotation of crops.</li>
	<li>recognise the importance of seed bank, seed balls and preservation of seeds.</li>
	<li>know about the role of agriculture research institutions IARI, ICAR and KVK.</li>
	<li>list out the importance of bio control methods.</li>
</ul>

Conservation of Plants and Animals

<ul>
	<li>understand deforestation, afforestation and reforestation.</li>
	<li>list out the endangered species.</li>
	<li>understand the importance of conservation of wildlife.</li>
	<li>know about Red Data Book and its advantages.</li>
	<li>list out the importance of Peoples’ Biodiversity Register.</li>
	<li>know about the functions of animal welfare organisations.</li>
</ul>

Libre Office Calc

<ul>
	<li>know how to create a spreadsheet through the Libre Office software.</li>
	<li>explore their creative thinking.</li>
	<li>learn how to use the functions.</li>
	<li>learn how to create charts.</li>
</ul>