Mathematics Syllabus of CBSE Class 8
Chapter 1 Rational Numbers
IntroductionProperties of Rational Numbers, Representation of Rational Numbers on the Number Line, Rational Number between Two Rational Numbers,
Chapter 2 Linear Equations in One Variable
IntroductionSolving Equations which have Linear Expressions on one Side and Numbers on the other Side, Some Applications, Solving Equations having the Variable on both sides, Some More Applications, Some More Applications, Reducing Equations to Simpler Form
Equations Reducible to the Linear Form,
Chapter 3 Understanding Quadrilaterals
IntroductionPolygons, Some of the Measures of the Exterior Angles of a Polygon, Kinds of Quadrilaterals, Some Special Parallelograms,
Chapter 4 Practical Geometry
IntroductionConstructing a Quadrilateral, Some Special Cases,
Chapter 5 Data Handling
Looking for InformationOrganising Data, Grouping Data, Circle Graph or Pie Chart, Chance and Probability,
Chapter 6 Squares and Square Roots
IntroductionProperties of Square Numbers, Some More Interesting Patterns, Finding the Square of a Number, Square Roots, Square Roots of Decimals, Estimating Square Root
Chapter 7 Cubes and Cube Roots
IntroductionCubes, Cubes Roots,
Chapter 8 Comparing Quantities
Recalling Ratios and PercentagesFinding the Increase and Decrease Percent, Finding Discounts, Prices Related to Buying and Selling (Profit and Loss), Sales Tax/Value Added Tax/Goods and Services Tax, Compound Interest, Deducing a Formula for Compound Interest
Rate Compounded Annually or Half Yearly (Semi Annually), Applications of Compound Interest Formula,
Chapter 9 Algebraic Expressions and Identities
What are Expressions?Terms, Factors and Coefficients, Monomials, Binomials and Polynomials, Like and Unlike Terms, Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Expressions, Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions:Introduction, Multiplying a Monomial by a Monomial
Multiplying a Monomial by a Polynomial, Multiplying a Polynomial by a Polynomial, What is an Identity?, Standard Identities, Applying Identities,
Chapter 10 Visualising Solid Shapes
IntroductionView of 3D-Shapes, Mapping Space Around Us, Faces, Edges and Vertices,
Chapter 11 Mensuration
IntroductionLet us Recall, Area of Trapezium, Area of General Quadrilateral, Area of Polygons, Solid Shapes, Surface Area of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder
Volume of Cube, Cuboid and Cylinder, Volume and Capacity,
Chapter 12 Exponents and Powers
IntroductionPowers with Negative Exponents, Laws of Exponents, Use of Exponents to Express Small Numbers in Standard Form,
Chapter 13 Direct and Indirect proportions
IntroductionDirect Proportion, Inverse Proportion,
Chapter 14 Factorisation
IntroductionWhat is Factorisation ?, Division of Algebraic Expressions, Division of Algebraic Expressions Continued (Polynomial / Polynomial), Can you Find the Error?,
Chapter 14 Factorisation
Introduction
Chapter 15 Introduction to Ghaphs
IntroductionLinear Graphs, Some Applications,
Chapter 16 Playing with Numbers
IntroductionNumbers in General Form, Game with Numbers, Letters for Digits, Test of Divisibility,
Science Syllabus of CBSE Class 8
Chapter 1: Crop Production and Management
Agricultural PracticesBasic Practices of Crop Production, Preparation of Soil, Sowing, Adding Manure and Fertilizers, Irrigation, Protection from Weeds
Harvesting, Storage, Food from Animals,
Chapter 2: Microorganisms : Friend and Foe
MicroorganismsWhere do Microorganisms Live?, Microorganisms and Us, Harmful Microorganisms, Food Preservation, Nitrogen Fixation, Nitrogen cycle
Chapter 3: Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
What are Synthetic Fibres?Types of Synthetic Fibres, Characteristics of Synthetic Fibres, Plastics, Plastics as Materials of Choice, Plastics and the Environment,
Chapter 4: Materials : Metals and Non-Metals
Physical Properties of Metals and Non-metalsChemical Properties of Metals and Non-metals, Uses of Metals and Non-metals,
Chapter 5: Coal and Petroleum
CoalPetroleum, Natural Gas, Some Natural Resources are Limited,
Chapter 6: Combustion and Flame
What is Combustion?How Do We Control Fire?, Types of Combustion, Flame, Structure of a Flame, What is a Fuel?, Fuel Efficiency
Chapter 7: Conservation of Plants and Animals
Deforestation and Its CausesConsequences of Deforestation, Conservation of Forest and Wildlife, Biosphere Reserve, Flora and Fauna, Endemic Species, Wildlife Sanctuary
National Park, Red Data Book, Migration, Recycling of Paper, Reforestation,
Chapter 8: Cell — Structure and Functions
Discovery of the CellThe Cell, Organisms show Variety in Cell Number, Shape and Size, Cell Structure and Function, Parts of the Cell, Comparison of Plants and Animals Cells,
Chapter 9: Reproduction in Animals
Modes of ReproductionSexual Reproduction, Asexual Reproduction,
Chapter 10: Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Adolescence and PubertyChanges at Puberty, Secondary Sexual Characters, Role of Hormones in Initiating Reproductive Function, Reproductive Phase of Life in Humans, How is the Sex of the Baby Determined?, Hormones other than Sex Hormones
Role of Hormones in Completing the Life History of Insects and Frogs, Reproductive Health,
Chapter 11: Force and Pressure
Force: A push or a PullForces are due to an Interaction, Exploring Forces, A Force can Change the State of Motion, Force can Change the Shape of an object, Contact Forces, Non-contact Forces
Pressure, Pressure Exerted by Liquids and Gases, Atmospheric Pressure,
Chapter 12: Friction
Force of FrictionFactors affecting Friction, Friction: A Necessary Evil, Increasing and Reducing Friction, Wheels Reduce Friction, Fluid Friction,
Chapter 13: Sound
Sound is Produced by Vibrating BodiesSound Produced by Humans, Sounds Needs a Medium for Propagation, We Hear Sound through Our Ears, Aptitude, Time Period and Frequency of a vibration, Audible and Inaudible Sounds, Noise and Music
Noise Pollution,
Chapter 14: Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Do Liquids Conduct Electricity?Chemical Effects Of Electric Current, Electroplating,
Chapter 15: Some Natural Phenomena
LightningCharging by Rubbing, Types of Charges and Their Interaction, Transfer of Charge, The Story of Lightning, Lightning Safety, Earthquakes
Chapter 16: Light
What makes Things VisibleLaws of Reflection, Regular and Diffused Reflection, Reflected Light Can be Reflected Again, Multiple Images, Sunlight – White or Coloured, What is inside Our Eyes?
Care of the Eyes, Visually Impaired Persons Can Read and Write, What is Braille System?,
Chapter 17: Stars and The Solar System
The MoonThe Stars, Constellations, The Solar System, Some Other Members of the Solar System,
Chapter 18: Pollution of Air and Water
Air PollutionHow does Air Get Polluted?, Case Study- The Taj Mahal, Greenhouse Effect, What can be Done?, Water Pollution, How does Water Get Polluted?
What is Potable Water and How is Water Purified?, What Can be Done?,
English Syllabus of CBSE Class 8
Honeydew
Chapter 1: The Best Christmas Present in the WorldChapter 10: The Great Stone Face- II, Chapter 9: The Great Stone Face- I, Chapter 8: A Short Monsoon Diary, Chapter 7: A Visit to Cambridge, Chapter 6: This is Jody’s Fawn, Chapter 5: The Summit Within
Chapter 4: Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory, Chapter 3: Glimpses of the Past, Chapter 2: The Tsunami,
It So Happened
Chapter 1: How the Camel got his HumpChapter 10: The Comet- II, Chapter 9: The Comet- I, Chapter 8: Jalebis, Chapter 7: The Open Window, Chapter 6: The Fight, Chapter 5: Princess September
Chapter 4: The Treasure within, Chapter 3: The Selfish Giant, Chapter 2: Children at work,
English Grammar
Order of Words and ClausesComprehension Reading, Vocabulary, Phrases and Idioms, Conjunction, Prepositions, Adverb
Verb, Pronoun, Noun, Tenses, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech,
English Composition
Notice Essay, Diary Entry, Formal and Informal Letters, Story,
Hindi Syllabus of CBSE Class 8
Chapter 1: Vasant Bhag-3
1. ध्वनि (किवता)2. लाख की चुडिया (कहानी), 3. बस की यात्रा, 4. दीवानों की हस्ती (किवता), 5. चीटियों की अनूठी दुनिया (निबंध),
Chapter 2: Durva Bhag-3
1. गुड़िया2. दो गोरैया, 3. चिट्ठियों मैं यूरोप, 4. ओस, 5. नाटक मैं नाटक,
Chapter 3: Bharat Ki Khoj
1. अहमदनगर का किला2. तलाश, 3. सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता, 4. युगों का दौर, 5. नयी समस्याएँ,
Social Science Syllabus of CBSE Class 8
History
Chapter 1: How, When and WhereChapter 2: From Trade to Territory: The Company Establishes Power, Chapter 3: Ruling the Countryside, Chapter 4: Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age, Chapter 5: When People Rebel 1857 and After, Chapter 6: Colonialism and the City: The Story of an Imperial Capital, Chapter 7: Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners
Chapter 8: Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation, Chapter 9: Women, Caste and Reform, Chapter 10: The Changing World of Visual Arts, Chapter 11: The Making of the National Movement: 1870s–1947, Chapter 12: India After Independence,
Civics
Chapter1: The Indian ConstitutionChapter 2: Understanding Secularism, Chapter 3: Why do we need a Parliament?, Chapter 4: Understanding Laws, Chapter 5: Judiciary, Chapter 6: Understanding Our Criminal Justice System, Chapter 7: Understanding Marginalisation
Chapter 8: Confronting Marginalisation, Chapter 9: Public Facilities, Chapter 10: Law and Social Justice,
Geography
Chapter 1: ResourcesChapter 1: Resources, Chapter 2: Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources, Chapter 3: Mineral and Power Resources, Chapter 4: Agriculture, Chapter 5: Industries, Chapter 6: Human Resources
