Syllabus 2018 2019 Cambridge Class 8
SUBJECT: ENGLISH 1. READING SKILLS Understanding: Comprehension Information texts Narrative and non-narrative texts Recognize implicit and inferred meanings Identifying main ideas, viewpoints, themes and purposes in a text 2. WRITING SKILLS Report writing Article / Discursive writing Persuasive writing-leaflet, Flyer Story writing- Emotive Character Sketch Book and Film Review Descriptive writing Fact-File 3. TECHNICAL SKILLS Parts of Speech Figures of speech Clauses Idioms and phrases Simple, compound and complex sentences Verb Forms Voice and Direct and Indirect speech Tenses I 1. READING SKILLS Understanding: Comprehension Narrative and non-narrative texts Recognize implicit and inferred meanings Identifying main ideas, viewpoints, themes and purposes in a text 2. WRITING SKILLS Descriptive writing Story writing Detective/Adventure Argumentative writing Persuasive writing- Advertisement / Poster Questionnaire Dialogue writing Fact-File 3. TECHNICAL SKILLS Use of Apostrophes Fact and Opinion Punctuation Figures of speech Phrases and Clauses Simple, compound and complex sentences Verb Forms SAMPLE PAPER The sample papers are a sample of the format of the paper. The level of the content may or may not match with this year s level. Click on the link below to open the paper. Paper1 Paper2 Changes in the English paper format Insert 1 Insert 2
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS syllabus for class 8(checkpoint): 1. Fractions, decimals and percentages BK 2 Chap 15, BK 3 Chap15 2. Ratio and Proportion BK 2 Chap 22, BK 3 Chap 22 3. Sequences, functions and graphs BK 2 Chap 16, BK 3 Chap 16, 23 4. Angle properties, Shapes and geometric reasoning BK 2 Chap 17, BK 3 Chap 3 5. Area and Volume BK 2 Chap 18, BK 3 Chap 18 6. Measure and the circle BK 3 Chap 25 7. Transformation (Enlargement and scale drawing, Position and movement) BK 2 Chap 24, BK 3 Chap 17 8. Nets and surface area BK 2 Chap 25 9. Probability BK 2 Chap 26, BK 3 Chap 26 10. Formulae and Substitution, Expressions and formulae BK 2 Chap 23, BK 3 Chap 2 It is mandatory for students to mention units, graphs with proper scales and give a clear presentation of working. I 1. Integers, powers and roots BK 3 Chap 1 2. Place value, ordering and rounding BK 3 Chap 8 3. Equations and inequalities, BK 3 Chap 9 4. Pythagoras Theorem BK 3 Chap 10 5. Length, Mass and Capacity BK 2 Chap 19, BK 3 Chap 4 6. Measure and the circle BK 3 Chap 25 7. Bearings and drawings BK 3 Chap 24 8. Compound measures and motion BK3Chap11 9. Planning and collecting data, Processing and presenting data, Interpreting data and graphs, Interpreting and discussing results BK 3 Chap 5, 12, 19 It is mandatory for students to mention units, graphs with proper scales and give a clear presentation of working. match with this year s syllabus. Click on the link below to open the paper. Term 1 Paper2 Paper2
SUBJECT: SCIENCE I 1. Endothermic and exothermic reactions. 2. Classification and variation ( book 1) 3. Classification and variation ( book 3) 4. Preparing common salts 5. Chemistry in everyday life 6. Rocks and salt 7. Finding the age of the earth. 8. Electricity 9. Electrostatics 10. Light 11. People and the planet 12. Reproduction in flowering plants. Chapters to be covered for 1 st Term from 7 th Grade. 1. Acids and alkalis 2. Density 3. Cells 4. Microorganisms 5. Forces and motion 6. Turning on pivot 7. Photosynthesis 1. Adapting to a habitat. 2. Ecosystem 3. Earth and beyond 4. Living thing in their environment 5. Human influences on the environment 6. Patterns of reactivity 7. Rates of reaction 8. Pressure 9. Reproduction in humans 10. Sound 11. Magnetism 12. Diet, drugs and disease. Chapters to be covered for 2 nd Term from 7 th Grade. 1. Healthy diet 2. Major organ system 3. The periodic table 4. Energy transfers 5. Heat energy transfer 6. Metals and non-metals 7. Speed Note: For 2 nd term examination 8 th standard 1 st Term portion is included match with this year s syllabus. Click on the link below to open the paper. Term 1 Paper1 Paper2 Paper1 Paper2
SUBJECT: HISTORY AND CIVICS History Chap 1. The Beginning of the Modern World Chap 2. The Industrial revolution and the Rise of Imperialism Chap 3. The age of Revolution Chap 4. The American Civil War Chap 5. Decline of the Mughal Empire Chap 6. Rise of Independent Regional Powers Chap 7. Rise of British Power in Bengal Civics Chap 16. The Union Legislature Chap 17. The Union Executive I History Chap 8. Expansion of British Power in India Chap 9 British Policies & their Impacts Chap 10 The Revolt of 1857 Chap 11. Indian Renaissance- Social & Religious reforms in India. Chap 12. Rise of Indian Nationalism Chap 13. The Indian National Movement (1885-1916) Chap 14. The Indian National Movement (1917-1934) Chap 15. The Indian National Movement (1935-1947) Civics Chap 18 The Judiciary Chap 19 The United Nations Chap 20 Specialized Agencies of the UN match with this year s syllabus. Click on the link below to open the paper. Term 1
SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY Chap 1. Environmental region Chap 2. Plate Tectonics Chap 3. Resources and the Environment I Chap 4. China- the Emerging Nation Chap 5. International Development Chap 6. Key Skills Enquiries match with this year s syllabus. Click on the link below to open the paper. Term 1
SUBJECT: HINDI I 1 Chapters no. 1 to 7 (book no. 5) 2 Seen Comprehension 3 Unseen Comprehension 4 Grammar : 1. Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives (all with their types/kinds) 2. Idioms (Chapter related) 3. Frame Sentences 4. Tenses ( with types) 5. Antonyms 6. Synonyms 7. Change the Gender 8. Singular-Plural 9. Translation (words) 5 (informal) 6 Picture composition 7 Essay writing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Chapters no. 8 to 16 (book no. 5) Seen Comprehension Unseen Comprehension Grammar : 1. Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives (all with their types/kinds) 2 Idioms (Chapter related) 3 Frame Sentences 4 Tenses ( with types) 5 Antonyms 6 Synonyms 7 Change the Gender 8 Singular-Plural 9 Translation (words) (informal) Picture composition Essay writing match with this year s syllabus. Click on the link below to open the paper. Term 1 Paper2 Paper2
SUBJECT: MARATHI Chapter : 2,3,5,6,7 Poetry : 1,4 Sulabha bharti only for orals Grammar Samanarthi Virudharthi Jod shabda Shabda samuhala ek shabda Vakyaprachar Mhani Viramchinhe Tenses, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb- Revision Avay-2 Composition Unseen paragraph Unseen poetry Story writing Essay writing I Chapter : 9,10,11,13,15 Poetry : 12,14 Sulabha bharti Only for orals Grammar Samanarthi Virudharthi Jod shabda Shabda samuhala ek shabda Vakyaprachar Mhani Viramchinhe Tenses, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb- Revision Avay-4 Composition Unseen paragraph Unseen poetry Story writing Essay writing match with this year s syllabus. Click on the link below to open the paper. Term 1 Paper2 Paper 2
SUBJECT: GUJARATI Textbook: Mithi 5 Lesson no. 1 to 8 Grammar All grammar is given below the lesson Meaning and sentences Antonyms-synonyms Gender Singular plural Kinds of Nouns, pronoun, phrases, proverb Adjective. Writing Skills Story writing Essay writing Unseen comprehension Translation I Textbook: Mithi 5 Lesson no. 8 to 16 Grammar All grammar is given below the lesson Meaning and sentences Antonyms-synonyms Gender Singular plural Writing Skills Story writing Essay Unseen comprehension Translation Rapid reader Garvi Gujarati class 8 Rapid reader Garvi Gujarati class 8 match with this year s syllabus. Click on the link below to open the paper. Term 1 Paper2 Paper 2
SUBJECT TRAVEL AND TOURISM UNIT 1: 1. Understand and explain the structure of the international travel and tourism industry 2. Investigate the social, cultural, economic and environmental impact of travel and tourism. 3. Investigate the social, cultural, economic and environmental impact of travel and tourism. 4. Investigate the patterns of demand for international travel and tourism. UNIT 2: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the main global features. 2. Demonstrate awareness of different time zones and climates I UNIT 2: 1. Investigate travel and tourism destinations. 2. Identify and describe the features which attract tourists to a particular destination. UNIT 3: 1. Deal with customers and colleagues the moment of truth. 2. Identify the essential personal skills required when working in the travel and tourism industry. 3. Follow basic procedures when handling customer enquiries, making reservations and payments. 4. Use reference sources to obtain information. 5. Explore the presentation and promotion of tourist facilities match with this year s syllabus. Click on the link below to open the paper.