New Class 8 NCERT Science Chapter Names (Curiocity)
Chapter 1: Exploring The Investigative World Of Science
Chapter 2: The Invisible Living World : Beyond Our Naked Eye
Chapter 3: Health : The Ultimate Treasure
Chapter 4: Electricity : Magnetic And Heating Effects
Chapter 5: Exploring Forces
Chapter 6: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones
Chapter 7: Particulate Nature Of Matter
Chapter 8: Nature Of Matter : Elements, Compounds, And Mixtures
Chapter 9: The Amazing World Of Solutes, Solvents, and Solutions
Chapter 10: Light : Mirrors and Lenses
Chapter 11: Keeping Time With The Skies
Chapter 12: How Nature Works In Harmony
Chapter 13: Our Home : Earth A Unique Life Sustaining Planet
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 1: Exploring the Investigative World of Science
- Introduction to science and its branches
- Scientific methods – observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion
- Importance of experimentation and evidence in science
- Variables in experiments – independent, dependent, and controlled
- Recording and presenting data
- Importance of reproducibility and accuracy in scientific investigations
- Role of creativity and curiosity in scientific discoveries
- Ethics in science and responsible conduct of experiments
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 2: The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye
- Introduction to microorganisms
- Types of microorganisms – bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae
- Beneficial and harmful effects of microorganisms
- Microorganisms in food production – yogurt, cheese, and fermentation
- Microorganisms in medicine – antibiotics and vaccines
- Microorganisms in agriculture – nitrogen fixation, composting
- Microorganisms and disease – pathogens and prevention
- Observing microorganisms with microscopes
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 3: Health: The Ultimate Treasure
- Concept of health and its dimensions – physical, mental, and social
- Importance of balanced diet and nutrition
- Role of vitamins and minerals in health
- Communicable and non-communicable diseases
- Prevention of diseases – hygiene, vaccination, and sanitation
- Personal hygiene and community health
- Mental health and stress management
- Lifestyle choices and their impact on health
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 4: Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects
- Electric current – definition and units
- Magnetic effects of electric current – magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor
- Electromagnets and their applications
- Heating effect of electric current – Joule’s law
- Electric power and energy
- Domestic electric circuits – fuses, switches, and safety measures
- Practical applications of heating and magnetic effects of current
- Differences between magnetic and heating effects of electric current
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 5: Exploring Forces
- Introduction to forces and their effects
- Types of forces – contact and non-contact forces
- Balanced and unbalanced forces
- Friction – causes, effects, and methods to reduce or increase it
- Gravity and its effects on motion
- Buoyancy and upthrust
- Practical applications of forces in daily life
- Simple experiments to study forces and their effects
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 6: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones
- Concept of pressure and factors affecting it
- Atmospheric pressure – definition and measurement
- Variation of pressure with altitude
- Wind – formation and types of winds
- Causes of wind and its effect on weather
- Storms and cyclones – formation and characteristics
- Safety measures during storms and cyclones
- Impact of pressure and winds on the environment and human life
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 7: Particulate Nature of Matter
- Matter and its properties
- Particulate nature of matter – concept of particles
- States of matter – solid, liquid, gas
- Characteristics of particles in different states
- Interconversion of states – melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, sublimation
- Effect of temperature and pressure on states of matter
- Diffusion and its explanation using particle theory
- Real-life applications of the particulate nature of matter
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 8: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
- Introduction to elements, compounds, and mixtures
- Differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures
- Methods of separation of mixtures – filtration, evaporation, distillation, chromatography, magnetic separation
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
- Properties of compounds – chemical formula, fixed composition
- Applications of elements, compounds, and mixtures in daily life
- Physical and chemical changes in matter
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 9: The Amazing World of Solutes, Solvents, and Solutions
- Introduction to solutes, solvents, and solutions
- Types of solutions – solid, liquid, and gas solutions
- Factors affecting the solubility of a substance
- Saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions
- Methods to increase solubility – temperature, pressure
- Concentration of solutions – dilute and concentrated solutions
- Separation of components of a solution – crystallization, evaporation
- Applications of solutions in daily life and industry
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 10: Light: Mirrors and Lenses
- Nature of light and reflection of light
- Plane mirrors – image formation and characteristics
- Spherical mirrors – concave and convex mirrors
- Mirror formula and magnification
- Refraction of light through lenses – convex and concave lenses
- Lens formula and magnification
- Combination of lenses and mirrors
- Applications of mirrors and lenses in daily life and optical instruments
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 11: Keeping Time with the Skies
- Measurement of time – historical and modern methods
- Concept of day, month, and year
- Apparent motion of the Sun and stars
- Celestial sphere and its components – ecliptic, celestial equator, poles
- Time zones and international date line
- Leap year and its calculation
- Phases of the Moon and eclipses – solar and lunar
- Understanding calendars and their importance
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 12: How Nature Works in Harmony
- Ecosystems – definition and components
- Food chains and food webs
- Producers, consumers, and decomposers
- Energy flow in an ecosystem
- Ecological pyramids – types and significance
- Balance in nature – predator-prey relationships
- Human impact on ecosystems
- Conservation of natural resources and biodiversity
Topics Covered – Class 8 Science (Curiosity) Chapter 13: Our Home: Earth – A Unique Life Sustaining Planet
- Structure of the Earth – crust, mantle, core
- Layers of the atmosphere – troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
- Importance of the atmosphere for life on Earth
- Hydrosphere – oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater
- Lithosphere – landforms and their features
- Biosphere – interaction of living organisms with the environment
- Importance of natural resources for sustaining life
- Environmental protection and conservation measures