Grade 8 Unit 5

Syllabus

1. English (Literature & Language)

Unit Theme: Strange and Unusual

Syllabus Topics:

● Reading (Fiction/Non-Fiction Texts):

○ Zulfikar Ghose's poem: This Landscape, These People (Extracts 1 & 2).
○ Shakespeare’s Macbeth Soliloquy.
○ Film Review: Macbeth.
○ Prose: Call Me Mac.
○ Interview: "Koch" by Kristen Bost from Tiger Vogue.
○ Story Endings: Abiola, Night Raids, Dark Paris.
○ Science Fiction Story: Damon Knight’s To Serve Man (Extracts 1-3).
● Writing:

○ Informal Letter Writing: Write a friendly letter with a personal touch.

○ Creative Writing: Science fiction story with an unexpected twist.
● Grammar and Language Usage:

○ Direct and Indirect Speech.

○ Active and Passive Voice.
○ Figures of Speech: Symbolism.
○ Punctuation: Inverted commas, parentheses.

2. Mathematics

Unit Theme: Patterns and Relationships

Syllabus Topics:

● Sequences and Functions:

○ Types of Sequences (Arithmetic and Geometric).

○ Linear Functions and Graphing.
○ Real-life Applications of Sequences.
○ Solving Simultaneous Equations Graphically.
● Transformations:

○ Enlargement.
 ○ Combination of Transformations.
○ Describing Transformations (e.g., translations, rotations).
● Quadratic Equations:

○ Expanding Two Brackets.

○ Factorizing Quadratic Expressions.
○ Solving Quadratic Equations.
○ Graphing Quadratic Functions.

3. Science

Electricity Unit:
Unit Theme: Powering Our World
Syllabus Topics:

● Basic Principles of Electricity.

● Current, Voltage, and Resistance in Parallel Circuits.
● Designing and Analyzing Practical Circuits.
● Electricity Generation, Transmission, and Consumption.

Biology (Genes & Inheritance Unit):

Unit Theme: Genes and Inheritance
Syllabus Topics:

● Genetic Variation:

○ Chromosomes, Genes, DNA, and their Relationships.

○ Environmental and Genetic Factors in Variation.
● Natural Selection:

○ Case Studies: Bacteria and Antibiotics, Peppered Moths, and Extinction

Events.
○ Evolution and Speciation.

4. Hindi

Unit Theme: History

Syllabus Topics:

● Reading Skills:

○ Poetry: Jhansi Ki Rani and Deewano Ki Hasti.

○ Prose: Naukar.
○ Analysis of Vocabulary, Themes, and Characters.
 ● Grammar:

○ Samas (Types of Compound Words).

○ Sentence Structure and Errors.
○ Synonyms (Words 16-30).
○ Idioms (Muhaavre).
● Writing Skills:

○ Writing Notices and Reports.

○ Story Writing.

5. Social Studies (Individual & Societies)

Unit Theme: Governance Systems

Syllabus Topics:

● Decline of the Mughal Empire.

● Rise of Regional Powers in India.
● Rise of British Power in Bengal and its Expansion.
● British Colonial Policies (e.g., Permanent Settlement, Doctrine of Lapse).
● Democracy: Ancient Athens and Modern Examples.
● Monarchies in the UK and Japan.

6. IT/Design

Unit Theme: Infographic Design for Sustainable Cities

Syllabus Topics:

● Research and Analysis: Key elements of effective infographics.

● Visual Design Principles: Color, layout, imagery, and clarity.
● Sustainability and Urban Planning:
○ Eco-friendly architecture.
○ Technological innovations in transportation and public spaces.
● AI Tools for Design: Prompt creation and image generation.

FA’s and SA’s

1. English (Literature & Language)

FA1
 ● Task: Film Review and Soliloquy Analysis
● Objective: Analyze how Shakespeare uses soliloquies in Macbeth to express inner
conflict and societal pressures. Compare this to a modern film adaptation.
● Focus: Highlight the soliloquy's key lines, analyze the actor's portrayal, and compare
the text's meaning to its film adaptation.
● Criteria: Criterion A (Analyzing) and Criterion B (Organizing).

FA2

● Task: Creative Letter Writing

● Objective: Write an informal letter describing an unusual futuristic event,
incorporating science fiction elements.
● Focus: Use informal tone, descriptive language, and elements like direct/indirect
speech, figurative language, and punctuation.
● Criteria: Criterion C (Producing Text) and Criterion D (Using Language).

SA

● Task: Write a Science Fiction Short Story (600-800 words).

● Objective: Create a story with an unusual setting, a problem, and a surprising twist at
the end.
● Focus: Describe the world vividly, develop the character's journey, and ensure the
twist is impactful.
● Criteria: Analyze strange elements (A), structure the story (B), write creatively (C),
and use appropriate language (D).

2. Mathematics

FA1

● Task: Exploring Patterns and Sequences Quiz

● Objective: Identify, extend, and create examples of arithmetic and geometric
sequences, applying reasoning skills to real-life contexts.

FA2

● Task: Solving Translations

● Objective: Demonstrate understanding of geometric translations by solving problems
involving direction, distance, and position.

SA

● Task: Investigate Sequences in Growth Patterns

● Objective: Analyze arithmetic and geometric sequences in plant population growth,
predict future trends, and compare their sustainability.
● Focus: Develop sequence rules, predict population growth after 10 days, graph
sequences, and write a recommendation report.
 ● Criteria: Demonstrate understanding (A), identify patterns (B), communicate findings
(C), and apply math to real-world problems (D).

3. Science

Electricity Unit
FA1

● Task: Importance of Parallel Circuits

● Objective: Write an essay on the role of parallel circuits in everyday electrical
systems.

FA2

● Task: Designing Circuits

● Objective: Create a circuit with resistors in series and parallel, exploring the
relationship between resistance, current, and voltage.

SA

● Task: Comprehensive Written Assessment

● Objective: Answer theoretical and conceptual questions on Ohm’s Law, circuits, and
resistors, demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Biology (Genes & Inheritance Unit)

FA2

● Task: Situational Drills on Natural Selection

● Objective: Apply Darwin's principles of natural selection to analyze real-world
scenarios, linking them to key points (e.g., variation, favorable traits, population
change).

SA

● Task: Case Study Analysis

● Objective: Analyze genetic variation within a population, its influence on survival, and
the role of natural selection in evolution.
● Focus: Summarize the case study, explain genetic variation and survival in response
to environmental pressures, and use diagrams or charts for analysis.

4. Hindi

FA1

● Task: Analyze "Jhansi Ki Rani"

 ● Objective: Identify male figures mentioned in the poem and research another
historical female warrior.

FA2

● Task: Mind Map of Samas

● Objective: Create a mind map of different types of "Samas" and provide examples for
each type.

SA

● Task: Story Writing Based on a Video

● Objective: Watch a video, interpret the events, and write a story using narrative
techniques (plot, character, problem, solution).

5. Social Studies (Individual & Societies)

FA1

● Task: British Policies and Governance in India

● Objective: Analyze how policies like the Permanent Settlement or Doctrine of Lapse
influenced governance in India.

FA2

● Task: Colonial Governance and Individual Rights

● Objective: Explore how colonial governance affected societal structures and
individual rights.

SA

● Task: Design a Governance System for a Fictional Society

● Objective: Draft a governance model addressing fairness, development, and
sustainability.
● Product: A written constitution, visual representation (e.g., flowchart), and a
presentation.

6. IT/Design

FA1

● Task: AI-Generated "City of 2050" Image

● Objective: Develop prompts to create an image of a futuristic city using AI tools and
refine the outputs.

FA2
 ● Task: Cybersecurity Awareness Day
● Objective: Create and present materials (posters, podcasts, videos) to educate the
school community about cybersecurity.

SA

● Task: Infographic of "City of 2050"

● Objective: Create a visually appealing infographic illustrating a futuristic sustainable
city, considering environmental, technological, and social aspects.