Chapter 1: Matter in Our
Surroundings
• • Matter: occupies space, has mass.
• • States: Solid, liquid, gas.
• • Changes in state: Evaporation, condensation,
sublimation, etc.
Chapter 2: Is Matter Around Us
Pure?
• • Pure substances: Elements, compounds.
• • Mixtures: Homogeneous, heterogeneous.
• • Separation methods: Filtration, distillation,
etc.
Chapter 3: Atoms and Molecules
• • Law of conservation of mass.
• • Mole concept.
• • Atomic mass, molecules of elements and
compounds.
Chapter 4: Structure of the Atom
• • Atomic theory: Dalton, Bohr, Rutherford.
• • Electrons, protons, neutrons.
• • Atomic number, isotopes, isobars.
Chapter 5: The Fundamental Unit
of Life
• • Cell: Basic unit of life.
• • Organelles: Nucleus, mitochondria, etc.
• • Differences: Plant and animal cells.
Chapter 6: Tissues
• • Tissues: Definition, types in plants and
animals.
• • Plant: Meristematic, permanent.
• • Animal: Epithelial, connective, muscular,
nervous.
Chapter 7: Diversity in Living
Organisms
• • Classification: 5 kingdoms.
• • Taxonomy and binomial nomenclature.
Chapter 8: Motion
• • Distance, displacement.
• • Speed, velocity, acceleration.
• • Equations and graphical motion.
Chapter 9: Force and Laws of
Motion
• • Force, inertia.
• • Newton's laws.
• • Momentum, conservation of momentum.
Chapter 10: Gravitation
• • Universal law of gravitation.
• • Free fall, acceleration due to gravity.
• • Mass and weight.
Chapter 11: Work and Energy
• • Work, kinetic and potential energy.
• • Conservation of energy.
• • Power and energy resources.
Chapter 12: Sound
• • Sound propagation.
• • Pitch, loudness, quality.
• • Applications: SONAR.
Chapter 13: Why Do We Fall Ill?
• • Health and disease.
• • Causes: Infectious, non-infectious.
• • Prevention and treatment.
Chapter 14: Natural Resources
• • Air, water, soil as resources.
• • Biogeochemical cycles.
• • Pollution and its effects.
Chapter 15: Improvement in Food
Resources
• • Food resources importance.
• • Agricultural practices.
• • Animal husbandry.