ICSE syllabus pattern, which is the most comprehensive one will be followed. This will cover the general topics of CBSE and WBBSE board.
Unit 1: Introduction to Physical science
Scope of Physical Science
Scope of Physics and Chemistry
Overview of the course and general ideas
Unit 2: Matter
Matter: its meaning and composition
Solids, liquids and gasses
Characteristics of solids, liquids, and gasses ( shape, texture and volume)
Distinguishing properties of solids, liquid, and gasses
Unit 3: Measurement
Measurement of length
Measurement of Mass
Measurement of time
Measurement of temperature
Measurement of Area
Unit 4: Force
Force as push or pull
Effects of force on mass, speed, direction, shape and size
Using real world examples
Force of Friction – Rolling, static and sliding friction
Types of simple machines : lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, screw
Different orders of levers
Numerical on mechanical advantages or leverage.
Unit 6: Light
Rectilinear propagation of light, Applications of rectilinear propagation of lights
Pinhole camera
Shadows- umbra, penumbra, eclipses
Unit 7: Magnetism
Magnetic and non-magnetic substances
Characteristics of a magnet
Properties of magnet
Magnetic field around a magnet
Earth’s magnetic field
Making of magnets
Permanent and temporary magnets and their uses
Electromagnets and choice of materials for the core of a electromagnet
Care and storage of magnets
Demagnetization by hitting, hammering and electricity
Unit 8: Introduction to Chemistry
Chemistry- Meaning and importance
Development of chemistry – a historical perspective
Notable chemists
Food and chemistry
Cosmetics and chemistry
Clothing and chemistry
Chemicals as medicines
Chemicals in industries
Unit 9: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Elements : Uses of symbols for elements, origin of symbols of elements, names and symbols of first 20 elements, Molecules of elements containing atoms of the same elemets.
Compounds – main idea with examples
Mixtures- main idea with examples
Difference between mixtures and compounds
Separation techniques of mixtures into their components: Sieving, Sedimentation, decantation, filtration, evaporation, magnetic separation, sublimation
Unit 10:Inside view of a matter
Arrangement of atoms and molecules in solids, liquids and gasses (intermolecular space, cohesive force)
Effect of heat on matter (expansion, change of state and chemical change)
Unit 11: Water
Importance of water in everyday life,
Water resources
Capacity as a solvent
Definition of solute, solvent and solution
Importance of water for sustenance of life on earth
Class Starting Also Class timing once finalized will not be adjusted thereafter
Every Week One class. The timings will be finalized where majority of the students will be gathered.