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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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