Class VIII (Session 2019-20) Syllabus Monthly Breakup
The following is the monthly syllabus breakup for Class VIII for the academic session 2019-20. This comprehensive schedule is designed to help students plan their studies effectively throughout the year. The syllabus covers all major subjects typically taught at this level, ensuring a balanced development of essential skills and knowledge.
April
English
- Prose: The Best Christmas Present in the World
- Poetry: The Ant and the Cricket
- Grammar: Introduction to Tenses (Present, Past, Future)
- Writing: Paragraph Writing (Descriptive)
- Reading Comprehension: Practice passages
Mathematics
- Rational Numbers: Properties and operations
- Linear Equations in One Variable: Solving and applications
- Understanding Quadrilaterals: Types and properties
Science
- Crop Production and Management: Agricultural practices
- Microorganisms: Friend and Foe - Types and uses
- Cell Structure and Functions: Basic introduction
Social Science
- History: How, When and Where
- Geography: Resources - Introduction
- Civics: The Indian Constitution
May
English
- Prose: The Tsunami
- Poetry: Geography Lesson
- Grammar: Determiners
- Writing: Application Writing (Formal)
- Reading Comprehension: Practice passages
Mathematics
- Data Handling: Bar graphs, pie charts
- Squares and Square Roots: Properties and methods
- Cubes and Cube Roots: Properties and methods
Science
- Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Reproduction in Animals: Asexual and sexual reproduction
- Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Social Science
- History: Ruling the Countryside
- Geography: Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
- Civics: Understanding Secularism
June
English
- Prose: Glimpses of the Past
- Poetry: Macavity: The Mystery Cat
- Grammar: Modals
- Writing: Notice Writing
Mathematics
- Comparing Quantities: Percentage, profit and loss
- Algebraic Expressions and Identities
- Visualizing Solid Shapes
Science
- Force and Pressure: Types of forces, pressure
- Friction: Types, advantages and disadvantages
- Sound: Production, propagation, properties
Social Science
- History: Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
- Geography: Agriculture
- Civics: Why do we need a Parliament?
July
English
- Prose: Bepin Choudhury's Lapse of Memory
- Poetry: The Last Bargain
- Grammar: Tenses (Present, Past, Future) - Advanced
- Writing: Report Writing
Mathematics
- Mensuration: Area of trapezium, general quadrilateral, polygon
- Exponents and Powers
- Direct and Inverse Proportions
Science
- Chemical Effects of Electric Current
- Some Natural Phenomena: Lightning, earthquakes
- Light: Reflection, dispersion, human eye
Social Science
- History: When People Rebel
- Geography: Industries
- Civics: Understanding Laws
August
English
- Prose: The Summit Within
- Poetry: The School Boy
- Grammar: Voice (Active and Passive)
- Writing: Letter Writing (Informal)
Mathematics
- Factorization
- Introduction to Graphs
- Playing with Numbers
Science
- Stars and The Solar System
- Pollution of Air and Water
- Revision of previous topics
Social Science
- History: Colonialism and the City
- Geography: Human Resources
- Civics: The Judiciary
September
English
- Prose: A Visit to Cambridge
- Poetry: When I Set Out for Lyonnesse
- Grammar: Reported Speech
- Writing: Letter Writing (Formal)
- Revision for Mid-term Examination
Mathematics
- Comparing Quantities: Compound Interest
- Algebraic Expressions and Identities - Advanced
- Revision for Mid-term Examination
Science
- Combustion and Flame
- Coal and Petroleum
- Revision for Mid-term Examination
Social Science
- History: Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners
- Geography: Development
- Civics: Understanding Our Criminal Justice System
- Revision for Mid-term Examination
October
English
- Prose: The Great Stone Face-I
- Poetry: On the Grasshopper and Cricket
- Grammar: Clauses
- Writing: Diary Entry
Mathematics
- Introduction to Graphs - Advanced
- Mensuration: Surface area and volume
- Revision of first term topics
Science
- Combustion and Flame: Types of combustion
- Coal and Petroleum: Formation, importance
- Revision of first term topics
Social Science
- History: Civilising the "Native", Educating the Nation
- Geography: Resources and Development
- Civics: Confronting Marginalisation
- Revision of first term topics
November
English
- Prose: The Great Stone Face-II
- Poetry: The Duck and the Kangaroo
- Grammar: Prepositions
- Writing: Story Writing
Mathematics
- Playing with Numbers - Advanced
- Data Handling: Histograms, etc.
- Direct and Inverse Proportions - Applications
Science
- Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Metals and Non-metals
Social Science
- History: Women, Caste and Reform
- Geography: Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
- Civics: Public Facilities
December
English
- Prose: Children at Work
- Poetry: The Ball Poem
- Grammar: Conjunctions
- Writing: Article Writing
Mathematics
- Squares and Square Roots - Advanced
- Cubes and Cube Roots - Advanced
- Comparing Quantities - Applications
Science
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Social Science
- History: The Changing World of Visual Arts
- Geography: Industries
- Civics: Law and Social Justice
January
English
- Prose: How the Camel Got His Hump
- Poetry: The Last Bargain
- Grammar: Articles
- Writing: Speech Writing
Mathematics
- Algebraic Expressions and Identities - Applications
- Visualizing Solid Shapes: Views, nets
- Mensuration: Volume of solids
Science
- Some Natural Phenomena
- Light
Social Science
- History: India after Independence
- Geography: Human Resources
- Civics: The Indian Constitution
February
English
- Prose: The Comet-II
- Poetry: Geography Lesson
- Grammar: Relative Pronouns
- Writing: Debate Writing
- Revision for Final Examination
Mathematics
- Factorization - Applications
- Direct and Inverse Proportions - Word problems
- Revision for Final Examination
Science
- Stars and The Solar System
- Pollution of Air and Water
- Revision for Final Examination
Social Science
- History: Eighteenth-Century Political Formations
- Geography: Resources and Development
- Civics: Understanding Our Criminal Justice System
- Revision for Final Examination
March
English
- Revision of All Chapters
- Grammar: Complete Revision
- Writing: All Formats Revision
- Practice Tests
Mathematics
- Revision of All Chapters
- Practice Tests
Science
- Revision of All Chapters
- Practical Experiments Revision
- Practice Tests
Social Science
- Revision of All Chapters
- Map Work Revision
- Practice Tests
Important Notes:
- The syllabus may be subject to minor modifications based on the school's specific requirements.
- Regular attendance and consistent study habits are essential for academic success in Class VIII.
- Practical work and projects should be given due importance alongside theoretical knowledge.
- Students should maintain separate notebooks for each subject and keep them organized.
- Regular revision of completed topics is crucial for better retention and understanding.
- Additional reference books and educational resources can be consulted for better comprehension.
- Extra coaching or support should be sought for topics where students face difficulty.
- The syllabus is designed to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and practical application of knowledge.
- Regular practice of mathematical problems and science concepts is essential for strong foundation.
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