Matter in Our Surroundings
States of matter, evaporation and condensation, latent heat, and daily-life observations.
Is Matter Around Us Pure?
Mixtures and compounds, concentration terms, and separation techniques like filtration and distillation.
Atoms and Molecules
Laws of chemical combination, mole concept, writing chemical formulae, and calculating mass of molecules.
Structure of the Atom
Subatomic particles, atomic models, valency, and basics of isotopes and isobars.
Motion
Distance vs displacement, speed and velocity, acceleration, and motion graphs with equations.
Force and Laws of Motion
Balanced and unbalanced forces, inertia, Newton's laws, momentum, and conservation of momentum.
Gravitation
Universal law of gravitation, free fall, weight vs mass, buoyancy, and Archimedes' principle.
Work and Energy
Work, power, energy forms, potential and kinetic energy, and conservation of energy.
Sound
Production and propagation of sound, speed in different media, echo and reverberation, and applications.
The Fundamental Unit of Life
Cell structure, organelles, plasma membrane, diffusion, osmosis, and cell wall function.
Tissues
Plant and animal tissues, their structure, functions, and diagrams for quick recall.
Diversity in Living Organisms
Classification hierarchy, major groups with features, and basics of nomenclature.
Why Do We Fall Ill
Health and disease, infectious agents, prevention methods, and principles of treatment.
Natural Resources
Air, water, soil, biogeochemical cycles, and human impact on the environment.
Improvement in Food Resources
Crop production and protection, storage, animal husbandry, and sustainable practices.
Number Systems
Real numbers, irrational numbers, laws of exponents, and decimal expansions.
Polynomials
Degree and coefficients, zeroes of polynomials, Remainder Theorem, and factorisation basics.
Coordinate Geometry
Cartesian plane, plotting points, and understanding quadrants.
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Form of linear equations, plotting lines, and solutions through graphs.
Introduction to Euclid's Geometry
Euclid's axioms and postulates, basic results, and understanding the geometric approach.
Lines and Angles
Intersecting and parallel lines, angle pairs, and transversal properties.
Triangles
Congruency criteria, properties of triangles, and inequalities in a triangle.
Quadrilaterals
Properties of different quadrilaterals and the midpoint theorem.
Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
Relation between areas of parallelograms and triangles on the same base between parallel lines.
Circles
Circle terminology, angle subtended by chords, and perpendicular bisector properties.
Constructions
Basic ruler-compass constructions, perpendicular bisectors, and angle bisectors.
Heron's Formula
Area of triangles using side lengths and applying it to quadrilaterals.
Surface Areas and Volumes
Surface area and volume of cubes, cuboids, cylinders, cones, and spheres.
Statistics
Data collection, ungrouped mean, median, mode, and graphical representation basics.
Probability
Experimental probability of simple events from everyday contexts.
The French Revolution
Causes, Estates General, Declaration of Rights of Man, and how the revolution reshaped France.
Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
Industrial society debates, rise of socialism, 1917 revolution, and USSR consolidation.
Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
Weimar Republic crisis, Nazi ideology, propaganda, and the impact on German society.
Forest Society and Colonialism
Colonial forest policies, shifting cultivation, rebellions, and resource control.
Pastoralists in the Modern World
Nomadic communities, colonial restrictions, and adaptation to new land laws.
India - Size and Location
India's position, latitudes/longitudes, neighbours, and strategic importance.
Physical Features of India
Major physiographic divisions: Himalayas, plains, desert, plateau, and coastal regions.
Drainage
River systems of the Himalayas and Peninsular India, river basins, and importance.
Climate
Monsoon mechanism, climatic controls, seasons in India, and regional variations.
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Vegetation types, wildlife diversity, and conservation measures across India.
Population
Population size, distribution, density, and growth indicators shaping human resources.
What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
Meaning of democracy, key features, and arguments supporting democratic governance.
Constitutional Design
Making of the Indian Constitution, guiding values, and the Preamble as a blueprint.
Electoral Politics
Elections process, constituencies, model code of conduct, and role of political parties.
Working of Institutions
Parliament, Executive, Judiciary roles, and checks-and-balances in governance.
Democratic Rights
Fundamental Rights, case studies, and limitations to safeguard citizens.
The Story of Village Palampur
Factors of production, farming practices, and rural economy basics.
People as Resource
Human capital, education/health impacts, and workforce distribution.
Poverty as a Challenge
Poverty indicators, causes, anti-poverty measures, and trends in India.
Food Security in India
Need for food security, PDS system, buffer stocks, and government schemes.
SUBJECT 05
Social Science (SST)
The French Revolution
Causes, Estates General, Declaration of Rights of Man, and how the revolution reshaped France.
Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
Industrial society debates, rise of socialism, 1917 revolution, and USSR consolidation.
Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
Weimar Republic crisis, Nazi ideology, propaganda, and the impact on German society.
Forest Society and Colonialism
Colonial forest policies, shifting cultivation, rebellions, and resource control.
Pastoralists in the Modern World
Nomadic communities, colonial restrictions, and adaptation to new land laws.
India - Size and Location
India's position, latitudes/longitudes, neighbours, and strategic importance.
Physical Features of India
Major physiographic divisions: Himalayas, plains, desert, plateau, and coastal regions.
Drainage
River systems of the Himalayas and Peninsular India, river basins, and importance.
Climate
Monsoon mechanism, climatic controls, seasons in India, and regional variations.
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Vegetation types, wildlife diversity, and conservation measures across India.
Population
Population size, distribution, density, and growth indicators shaping human resources.
What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
Meaning of democracy, key features, and arguments supporting democratic governance.
Constitutional Design
Making of the Indian Constitution, guiding values, and the Preamble as a blueprint.
Electoral Politics
Elections process, constituencies, model code of conduct, and role of political parties.
Working of Institutions
Parliament, Executive, Judiciary roles, and checks-and-balances in governance.
Democratic Rights
Fundamental Rights, case studies, and limitations to safeguard citizens.
The Story of Village Palampur
Factors of production, farming practices, and rural economy basics.
People as Resource
Human capital, education/health impacts, and workforce distribution.
Poverty as a Challenge
Poverty indicators, causes, anti-poverty measures, and trends in India.
Food Security in India
Need for food security, PDS system, buffer stocks, and government schemes.