Class 8th Syllabus
The CBSE Class 8 curriculum is designed to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for students. It covers essential subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Hindi, and English, focusing on both foundational knowledge and advanced concepts. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning through interactive activities. Additionally, it includes Art, Physical Education, and Work Education to enhance creativity, physical fitness, and practical skills. This balanced approach aims to prepare students for future academic challenges and personal growth.
The CBSE Class 8 curriculum is thoughtfully structured to support the holistic development of students, combining rigorous academic instruction with opportunities for personal and social growth. The curriculum covers core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Hindi, and English, each designed to build on prior knowledge while introducing more complex concepts. In Mathematics, students engage with topics like algebra, geometry, and data handling to develop problem-solving and analytical skills. Science delves into advanced topics in physics, chemistry, and biology, encouraging inquiry and hands-on experimentation. Social Science offers insights into history, geography, and civics, helping students understand historical events, geographical phenomena, and societal structures. Hindi and English literature components enhance language proficiency through diverse prose and poetry. Beyond academics, the curriculum includes Art, Physical Education, and Work Education to foster creativity, physical fitness, and practical skills. This comprehensive approach ensures that students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for future academic challenges and life experiences, promoting well-rounded development and readiness for the next stage of their education.
The CBSE Eight-grade curriculum is crafted to support the holistic development of students by balancing academic learning with the enhancement of social, emotional, and physical skills. It provides a solid foundation in core subjects while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and practical skills. The goal is to equip students with the confidence and competence needed to tackle future academic and life challenges effectively.
A Comprehensive Guide for Class 8
Class 8 English
The English curriculum covers literature and language. It includes a range of prose, poetry, and plays to develop reading and comprehension skills. Language components focus on grammar, composition, and writing skills, aiming to improve overall communication abilities.
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[Prose]
Chapter - 1 : The Best Christmas Present in the WorldChapter - 2 :The TsunamiChapter - 3 :Glimpses of the Past Chapter - 4 :Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory Chapter - 5 : The Summit Within Chapter - 6 : This is Jody’s FawnChapter - 7 : A Visit to Cambridge Chapter - 8 : A Short Monsoon Diary[Poem]
Chapter - 1 :The Ant and the CricketChapter - 1 :Geography LessonChapter - 1 :The Last BargainChapter - 1 :The School BoyChapter - 1 :On The Grasshopper and CricketIt So Happened
Chapter - 1 :How the Camel got his humpChapter - 2 :Children at workChapter - 3 : The Selfish GiantChapter - 4 :The treasure withinChapter - 5 : Princess SeptemberChapter - 6 :The fightChapter - 7 :JalebisChapter - 8 :Ancient Education System of IndiaEnglish grammer
Parts of Speech
- Forms of verbs (base form, past, past participle)
- Tenses (present, past, future) and their usage
- Modal verbs (can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should)
- Active and passive voice
- Types of adjectives (descriptive, quantitative, demonstrative, possessive)
- Comparison of adjectives (positive, comparative, superlative)
- Types of adverbs (manner, place, time, frequency, degree)
- Position of adverbs in sentences
- Usage of prepositions of time, place, and direction
- Prepositional phrases
- Types of conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating, correlative)
- Usage in connecting words, phrases, and clauses
- Usage of interjections to express emotions or exclamations
- Sentence types (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)
- Simple, compound, and complex sentences
- Direct and indirect speech
- Usage of commas, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, colons, and semicolons
- Quotation marks and their correct use
- Subject-verb agreement
- Correct formation of sentences
- Error correction in sentences
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Interjections
Sentence Structure
Punctuation
Sentence Formation
Class 8 Hindi
The Hindi curriculum includes literature and language components. Students study various prose, poetry, and drama to enhance their literary appreciation and language skills. The focus is on reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and understanding cultural contexts.
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Chapter - 1 : लाख की चूड़ियाँ (कहानी)Chapter - 2 :बस की यात्रा (व्यंग)Chapter - 3 :दीवानों की हस्ती (कविता)Chapter - 4 : भगवान के डाकिए (कविता)Chapter - 5 : क्या निराश हुआ जाए (निबंध)Chapter - 6 : यह सबसे कठिन समय। नहीं (कविता)Chapter - 7 :कबीर की साखियॉंChapter - 8 :सूरदास चरित (कविता)Chapter - 9 :जहाँ पहिया है (रिपोर्ताज)Chapter - 10 :अकबरी लोटा (कहानी)Chapter - 11 :सूर के पद (कविता)Chapter - 12 :पानी की कहानी (निबंध)Chapter - 13 : बाज और साँप (कहानी)Durva
Chapter - 1 :गुड़िया (कविता)Chapter - 2 :दो गौरैया (कहानी)Chapter - 3 :चिठ्ठियों में यूरोप (पत्र)Chapter - 4 :ओस (कविता)Chapter - 5 :नाटक में नाटक (कहानी)Chapter - 6 :सागर यात्रा (यात्रा वृत्तांत)Chapter - 7 :उठ किसान ओ (कविता)Chapter - 8 :सस्ते का चक्कर (एकांकी)Chapter - 9 :एक खिलाड़ी की कुछ यादें (संस्मरण)Chapter - 10 : बस की सैर (कहानी)Chapter - 11 :हिंदी ने जिनकी जिंदगी बदल दी – मारिया नेज्यैशी (भेंटवार्ता)Chapter - 12 :आषाढ़ का पहला दिन (कविता)Chapter - 13 :अन्याय के खिलाफ (कहानी)(आदिवासी स्वतंत्रता संघर्ष कथा)Chapter - 14 :बच्चों के प्रिय श्री केशव शंकर पिल्लै (व्यक्तित्व)Chapter - 15 :फ़र्श पर (कविता)Chapter - 16 :बूढी अम्मा की बात (लोककथा)Chapter - 17 :वह सुबह कभी तो आएगी (निबंध)Chapter - 18 :आओ पत्रिका निकालें (अतिरिक्त पठन के लिए)Chapter - 19 :आहवान (अतिरिक्त पठन के लिए)Bharat Ki Khoj
Chapter - 1 :अहमदनगर का किलाChapter - 2 :तलाशChapter - 3 : सिंधु घाटी सभ्यताChapter - 4 :युगों का दौरChapter - 5 :नयी समस्याएँChapter - 6 :अंतिम दौर – एक- Chapter - 7 :अंतिम दौर – दोChapter - 8 :तनावChapter - 9 :दो पृष्ठभूमियाँ – भारतीय और अंग्रेजी
- प्रकार (Types): व्यक्तिवाचक, जातिवाचक, सम्मुहवाचक, अमूर्त
- एकवचन और बहुवचन (Singular and Plural forms)
- संज्ञा की लिंग और वचन (Gender and Number)
- व्यक्तिगत सर्वनाम (Personal Pronouns)
- possessive सर्वनाम (Possessive Pronouns)
- आत्मवाचक सर्वनाम (Reflexive Pronouns)
- प्रश्नवाचक सर्वनाम (Interrogative Pronouns)
- क्रियाओं के प्रकार (Types of Verbs): क्रियाएँ (Action Verbs), क्रियाविशेषण (Auxiliary Verbs)
- काल (Tenses): वर्तमान काल, भूतकाल, भविष्यत काल
- क्रिया का रूप (Forms of Verbs): मूल क्रिया, भूतकाल और भविष्यकाल
- विशेषण के प्रकार (Types of Adjectives): गुणवाचक, संख्या वाचक, संकेतवाचक
- विशेषण की विभक्ति (Degrees of Comparison): Positive, Comparative, Superlative
- प्रकार (Types): क्रिया का प्रकार (Manner), स्थान (Place), समय (Time), मात्रा (Degree)
- क्रियाविशेषण की स्थिति (Position in sentences)
- संयोजक (Coordinating): और, लेकिन, या
- उपसर्ग (Subordinating): क्योंकि, यदि, ताकि
- यथार्थ संयोजक (Correlative): जैसे ही, न तो, न ही
- जो, जिसकी, जिनकी
- शब्दों की संरचना और अर्थ बदलना
- वाक्य के प्रकार (Types of Sentences): सामान्य, प्रश्नवाचक, आशय वाचक
- वाक्य की त्रुटियाँ और सुधार (Errors in Sentences and Corrections)
- स्वर और व्यंजन का परिचय (Introduction to Vowels and Consonants)
- सही उच्चारण और लिपि (Correct Pronunciation and Script)
संज्ञा (Nouns)
सर्वनाम (Pronouns)
क्रिया (Verbs)
विशेषण (Adjectives)
क्रियाविशेषण (Adverbs)
अव्यय (Conjunctions)
संबंधसूचक शब्द (Relative Pronouns)
उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय (Prefixes and Suffixes)
वाक्य रचना (Sentence Structure)
वर्णमाला और स्वर-व्यंजन (Alphabet and Vowels/Consonants)
Class 8 Mathematics
Mathematics for Class 8 builds on previous knowledge and introduces more complex concepts. Topics include algebra (linear equations, polynomials), geometry (triangles, circles, and quadrilaterals), data handling (statistics and probability), and mensuration (area and volume of shapes). The focus is on developing problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles.
Class 8 Science
The Science curriculum covers fundamental concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology. Key topics include forces and motion, matter and its properties, chemical reactions, and the human body. Students engage in experiments and practical activities to understand scientific principles and develop observational and analytical skills.
Class 8 Social Science
Social Science includes history, geography, and civics. History covers significant historical events and movements, geography explores physical and human geography, and civics focuses on the understanding of civic responsibilities and governance. This subject helps students gain insights into the world and their place in it.
Our Past - III
Chapter - 1 :How, When and WhereChapter - 2 :From Trade to TerritoryChapter - 3 :Ruling the CountrysideChapter - 4 :Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden AgeChapter - 5 :When People RebelChapter - 6 :Civilising the “Native”, Educating the NationChapter - 7 :Women, Caste, and ReformChapter - 8 :The Making of the National MovementSocial and Political Life – II
Chapter - 1 :The Indian ConstitutionChapter - 2 :Understanding SecularismChapter - 3 : Why Do We Need a Parliament?Resources and Development-Geography
Chapter - 1 :ResourcesChapter - 2 :Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife ResourcesChapter - 3 :AgricultureChapter - 4 :IndustriesChapter - 5 :Human ResourceLearnOsphere.in
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