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Exams » CBSE (VI - XII) » CBSE Syllabus For Class 8 Science 2020-21: Latest CBSE Class 8 Syllabus For Science

Written byPritam G | 13-08-2020 | Leave a Comment

CBSE Syllabus For Class 8 Science 2020-21: Latest CBSE Class 8 Syllabus For Science

cbse class 8 science syllabus

CBSE Syllabus For Class 8 Science: Although schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conduct their own annual exams for Class 8, the syllabus is the one recommended by CBSE – the NCERT curriculum. All schools affiliated to CBSE use the NCERT textbooks of the respective subjects. For Science too, Class 8 students of CBSE affiliated schools refer to the NCERT Science textbooks. Even national-level competitive exams are based on the NCERT textbooks. So, it is very important that students finish the NCERT textbooks.

It is very important for students to perform well in Class 8 because of various reasons. Firstly, the syllabus of Class 9 and Class 10 Science is very closely related to that of the CBSE syllabus of Class 8 Science. So, if you do not understand the concepts properly now, you will face difficulty later. Second, if you are planning to appear for competitive exams in the future, like NTSE and Olympiads, you have to be prepared to face higher-level questions that need a clear understanding of the basics and a very strong foundation. This means every single concept in the latest NCERT syllabus for Class 8 Science must be finished thoroughly.

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Latest CBSE Syllabus For Class 8 Science

As mentioned above, CBSE recommends NCERT books. As per the NCERT textbook of Science for Class 8, the different chapters included in the CBSE syllabus for Class 8 Science are tabulated below:

ChaptersName of Chapter
Chapter 1Crop Production and Management
Chapter 2Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
Chapter 3Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Chapter 4Materials: Metals and Non-Metals
Chapter 5Coal and Petroleum
Chapter 6Combustion and Flame
Chapter 7Conservation of Plants and Animals
Chapter 8Cell — Structure and Functions
Chapter 9Reproduction in Animals
Chapter 10Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Chapter 11Force and Pressure
Chapter 12Friction
Chapter 13Sound
Chapter 14Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Chapter 15Some Natural Phenomena
Chapter 16Light
Chapter 17Stars and The Solar System
Chapter 18Pollution of Air and Water

It is to be noted that the CBSE Syllabus for Class 8 science includes the syllabus of all three sections – Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Let us now see what all are included under each of the chapters:

Detailed NCERT Syllabus For Class 8 Science

The different topics included in each chapter are as under:

Chapter 1: Crop Production and Management

  • 1.1: Agricultural Practices
  • 1.2: Basic Practices of Crop Production
  • 1.3: Preparation of Soil
  • 1.4: Sowing
  • 1.5 Adding Manure and Fertilizers
  • 1.6: Irrigation
  • 1.7: Protection from Weeds
  • 1.8: Harvesting
  • 1.9: Storage
  • 1.10: Food from Animals

Chapter 2: Microorganisms: Friend and Foe

  • 2.1: Microorganisms
  • 2.2: Where do Microorganisms Live?
  • 2.3: Microorganisms and Us
  • 2.4: Harmful Microorganisms
  • 2.5: Food Preservation
  • 2.6: Nitrogen Fixation
  • 2.7: Nitrogen cycle

Chapter 3: Synthetic Fibres And Plastics

  • 3.1: What are Synthetic Fibres?
  • 3.2: Types of Synthetic Fibres
  • 3.3: Characteristics of Synthetic Fibres
  • 3.4: Plastics
  • 3.5: Plastics as Materials of Choice
  • 3.6: Plastics and the Environment

Chapter 4: Materials: Metals and Non-Metals

  • 4.1: Physical Properties of Metals and Non-metals
  • 4.2: Chemical Properties of Metals and Non-metals
  • 4.3: Uses of Metals and Non-metals

Chapter 5: Coal And Petroleum

  • 5.1: Coal
  • 5.2: Petroleum
  • 5.3: Natural Gas
  • 5.4: Some Natural Resources are Limited

Chapter 6: Combustion And Flame

  • 6.1: What is Combustion?
  • 6.2: How Do We Control Fire?
  • 6.3Types of Combustion
  • 6.4: Flame
  • 6.5: Structure of a Flame
  • 6.6: What is a Fuel?
  • 6.7: Fuel Efficiency

Chapter 7: Conservation of Plants and Animals

  • 7.1: Deforestation and Its Causes
  • 7.2: Consequences of Deforestation
  • 7.3: Conservation of Forest and Wildlife
  • 7.4: Biosphere Reserve
  • 7.5: Flora and Fauna
  • 7.6: Endemic Species
  • 7.7: Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 7.8: National Park
  • 7.9: Red Data Book
  • 7.10: Migration
  • 7.11: Recycling of Paper
  • 7.12: Reforestation

Chapter 8: Cell — Structure and Functions

  • 8.1: Discovery of the Cell
  • 8.2: The Cell
  • 8.3: Organisms show Variety in Cell Number, Shape and Size
  • 8.4: Cell Structure and Function
  • 8.5: Parts of the Cell
  • 8.6: Comparison of Plants and Animals Cells

Chapter 9: Reproduction In Animals

  • 9.1: Modes of Reproduction
  • 9.2: Sexual Reproduction
  • 9.3: Asexual Reproduction

Chapter 10: Reaching The Age Of Adolescence

  • 10.1: Adolescence and Puberty
  • 10.2: Changes at Puberty
  • 10.3: Secondary Sexual Characters
  • 10.4: Role of Hormones in Initiating Reproductive Function
  • 10.5: Reproductive Phase of Life in Humans
  • 10.6: How is the Sex of the Baby Determined?
  • 10.7: Hormones other than Sex Hormones
  • 10.8: Role of Hormones in Completing the Life History of Insects and Frogs
  • 10.9: Reproductive Health

Chapter 11: Force And Pressure

  • 11.1: Force: A push or a Pull
  • 11.2: Forces are due to an Interaction
  • 11.3: Exploring Forces
  • 11.4: A Force can Change the State of Motion
  • 11.5: Force can Change the Shape of an object
  • 11.6: Contact Forces
  • 11.7: Non-contact Forces
  • 11.8: Pressure
  • 11.9: Pressure Exerted by Liquids and Gases
  • 11.10: Atmospheric Pressure

Chapter 12: Friction

  • 12.1: Force of  Friction
  • 12.2: Factors affecting Friction
  • 12.3: Friction: A Necessary Evil
  • 12.4: Increasing and Reducing Friction
  • 12.5: Wheels Reduce Friction
  • 12.6: Fluid Friction

Chapter 13: Sound

  • 13.1: Sound is Produced by Vibrating Bodies
  • 13.2: Sound Produced by Humans
  • 13.3: Sounds Needs a Medium for Propagation
  • 13.4: We Hear Sound through Our Ears
  • 13.5: Aptitude, Time Period and Frequency of a vibration
  • 13.6: Audible and Inaudible Sounds
  • 13.7: Noise and Music
  • 13.8: Noise Pollution

Chapter 14: Chemical Effects Of Electric Current

  • 14.1: Do Liquids Conduct Electricity?
  • 14.2: Chemical Effects Of Electric Current
  • 14.3: Electroplating

Chapter 15: Some Natural Phenomena

  • 15.1: Lightning
  • 15.2: Charging by Rubbing
  • 15.3: Types of Charges and Their Interaction
  • 15.4: Transfer of Charge
  • 15.5: The Story of Lightning
  • 15.6: Lightning Safety
  • 15.7: Earthquakes

Chapter 16: Light

  • 16.1: What makes Things Visible
  • 16.2: Laws of Reflection
  • 16.3: Regular and Diffused Reflection
  • 16.4: Reflected Light Can be Reflected Again
  • 16.5: Multiple Images
  • 16.6: Sunlight – White or Coloured
  • 16.7: What is inside Our Eyes?
  • 16.8: Care of the Eyes
  • 16.9: Visually Impaired Persons Can Read and Write
  • 16.10: What is Braille System?

Chapter 17: Stars And The Solar System

  • 17.1: The Moon
  • 17.2: The Stars
  • 17.3: Constellations
  • 17.4: The Solar System
  • 17.5: Some Other Members of the Solar System

Chapter 18: Pollution of Air and Water

  • 18.1: Air Pollution
  • 18.2: How does Air Get Polluted?
  • 18.3: Case Study- The Taj Mahal
  • 18.4: Greenhouse Effect
  • 18.5: What can be done?
  • 18.6: Water Pollution
  • 18.7: How does Water Get Polluted?
  • 18.8: What is Potable Water and How is Water Purified?
  • 18.9: What Can be Done?

Now, you have a clear idea about CBSE syllabus for Class 8 Science. Make sure you complete each and every topic. Understand all the concepts and all the questions at the end of every chapter from the NCERT Science book.

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We hope this detailed article on CBSE Syllabus For Class 8 Science helps you. If you have any question regarding CBSE Maths Syllabus for Class 8, feel free to drop a comment below and we will get back to you at the earliest.

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