1. Matter in Our Surroundings

• States of Matter: Understanding the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) based on particle arrangement and energy.
• Properties of Matter: Exploration of properties like diffusion, compressibility, and shape retention in different states.
• Change of State: Study of the processes of melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, and sublimation.
• Latent Heat: Introduction to latent heat and its role in changing the state of matter.

2. Is Matter Around Us Pure?

• Pure Substances and Mixtures: Differentiating between elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Types of Mixtures: Understanding homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, solutions, suspensions, and colloids.
• Separation Techniques: Methods for separating components of mixtures, such as filtration, distillation, and chromatography.
• Physical and Chemical Changes: Distinguishing between physical changes (e.g., changes in state) and chemical changes (e.g., rusting, combustion).

3. Atoms and Molecules

• Laws of Chemical Combination: Introduction to the laws of conservation of mass and definite proportions.
• Atomic Theory: Dalton's atomic theory, along with the modern understanding of atoms and molecules.
• Molecular Mass and Moles: Concepts of atomic mass, molecular mass, and the mole concept.
• Chemical Formulas: Writing and interpreting chemical formulas, understanding molecular and empirical formulas.

4. Structure of the Atom

• Subatomic Particles: Introduction to protons, neutrons, and electrons, and their roles in the atom.
• Atomic Models: Study of different atomic models, including Thomson's model, Rutherford's model, and Bohr's model.
• Isotopes and Isobars: Understanding isotopes, isobars, and their significance in the periodic table.
• Electronic Configuration: Basics of electronic configuration and its importance in determining chemical properties.

5. The Fundamental Unit of Life

• Cell Structure: Detailed study of the structure and functions of plant and animal cells, including organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.
• Cell Division: Understanding mitosis and meiosis, their roles in growth, development, and reproduction.
• Tissues: Differentiation between plant and animal tissues, and their roles in the body.
• Cell Theory: Introduction to the cell theory and its implications for biology.

6. Tissues

• Plant Tissues: Study of different types of plant tissues, including meristematic and permanent tissues (parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma).
• Animal Tissues: Exploration of different types of animal tissues, including epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues.
• Functions of Tissues: Understanding the specific functions of various tissues in plants and animals.

7. Diversity in Living Organisms

• Classification of Living Organisms: Understanding the need for classification, and the basis of classification into kingdoms.
• Five Kingdom Classification: Overview of the five kingdoms (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia) and their characteristics.
• Hierarchy of Classification: Study of the hierarchical system of classification from kingdom to species.
• Binomial Nomenclature: Introduction to the binomial nomenclature system for naming organisms.

8. Motion

• Types of Motion: Understanding uniform and non-uniform motion, and the concept of distance and displacement.
• Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration: Differentiating between speed and velocity, and exploring the concept of acceleration.
• Graphical Representation of Motion: Learning to interpret and draw distance-time and velocity-time graphs.
• Equations of Motion: Introduction to the equations of motion and their applications in solving problems.

9. Force and Laws of Motion

• Concept of Force: Understanding force, its types (contact and non-contact forces), and effects on motion.
• Newton's Laws of Motion: Detailed study of Newton's three laws of motion and their real-life applications.
• Inertia and Momentum: Introduction to the concepts of inertia and momentum, and their roles in motion.
• Law of Conservation of Momentum: Understanding the law of conservation of momentum and its application in collisions.

10. Gravitation

• Universal Law of Gravitation: Study of Newton's law of universal gravitation and its implications.
• Free Fall and Acceleration Due to Gravity: Understanding the concept of free fall and the value of acceleration due to gravity (g).
• Mass and Weight: Differentiating between mass and weight, and understanding their relationship with gravity.
• Flotation and Buoyancy: Study of the principles of buoyancy and Archimedes' principle.

11. Work and Energy

• Work: Understanding the concept of work, and how it is calculated in physics.
• Energy: Introduction to different forms of energy (kinetic, potential, mechanical), and the law of conservation of energy.
• Power: Understanding power as the rate at which work is done, and its unit (watt).
• Potential and Kinetic Energy: Detailed study of potential and kinetic energy, with examples and applications.

12. Sound

• Nature of Sound: Understanding how sound is produced, and the concept of sound waves.
• Propagation of Sound: Study of how sound travels through different mediums (solid, liquid, gas).
• Characteristics of Sound: Exploring the characteristics of sound, including pitch, frequency, and amplitude.
• Reflection of Sound: Understanding the reflection of sound, echo, and reverberation.

13. Why Do We Fall Ill?

• Health and Disease: Differentiating between health and disease, and understanding the causes of diseases.
• Types of Diseases: Study of infectious and non-infectious diseases, along with examples and preventive measures.
• Pathogens: Understanding the role of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) in causing diseases.
• Immunity: Introduction to the immune system and the concept of immunity, vaccines, and prevention of diseases.

14. Natural Resources

• Resources on Earth: Study of the various natural resources available on Earth, including air, water, and soil.
• Biogeochemical Cycles: Understanding the water cycle, nitrogen cycle, carbon cycle, and oxygen cycle.
• Conservation of Resources: Importance of conserving natural resources and sustainable development.
• Environmental Pollution: Introduction to environmental pollution, its causes, and effects on health and the ecosystem.

15. Improvement in Food Resources

• Agriculture: Study of different agricultural practices and the importance of crop yield improvement.
• Animal Husbandry: Introduction to animal husbandry practices, including poultry, dairy farming, and fisheries.
• Crop Production: Understanding various methods of crop production, including organic farming and modern techniques.
• Sustainable Agriculture: Importance of sustainable agricultural practices to ensure long-term food security.