Natural Science Exam Syllabus 2024-2025

Grades 6, 7 and 8

1. States of Matter
- Solid, Liquid, Gas, and Plasma
- Changes of State and Molecular Movement

Phet Links:
States of Matter
States of Matter: Basics

LabXchange Links:
Building Blocks and States of Matter
Matter and Change

2. The Atom and Atomic Theories
- Atomic Structure and Subatomic Particles
- Historical Atomic Models

Phet Links:
Build an Atom
Rutherford Scattering

LabXchange Links:
The Atom
Atomic Physics

3. Energy and Stored Energy
- Forms of Energy
- Energy Transfer and Conservation

Phet Links:
Energy Forms and Changes
Energy Skate Park
Energy Skate Park: Basics

LabXchange Links:
Energy and Phase Changes
Excellent Energy Engineering

4. Potential and Kinetic Energy in Systems
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Kinetic Energy and Mechanical Energy

Phet Links:
Energy Skate Park
Energy Skate Park: Basics
The Ramp

LabXchange Links:
Dynamics: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion

5. Electric Circuits and Diagrams
- Circuit Components and Symbols
- Circuit Diagrams and Conductivity

Phet Links:
Circuit Construction Kit: DC

LabXchange Links:
Electric Circuits

6. Electrical Conductors and Insulators
- Conductivity Properties of Materials
- Applications in Electrical Wiring

Phet Links:
Circuit Construction Kit: DC

LabXchange Links:
Electric Circuits

7. Electricity Circuits in Life
- Household Circuits and Safety
- Electrical Appliances and Efficiency

LabXchange Links:
Electric Circuits

8. Classification and Properties of Elements
- Periodic Table and Element Properties
- Atomic Number and Mass Number

Phet Links:
Build an Atom

LabXchange Links:
The Periodic Table
Organizing Atoms and Electrons: The Periodic Table

9. Acid-Base-Neutrals & Indicators
- Introduction to Acids and Bases
- Indicators and pH Scale

Phet Links:
Acid-Base Solutions

LabXchange Links:
Acids and Bases
How Can We Measure pH?

10. Mixtures of Materials
- Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixtures
- Separation Techniques
- Solutions and Types of Solutions

11. Solutions and Types of Solutions
- Solution Components and Concentration
- Solute-Solvent Interactions

Phet Links:
Concentration

12. Heat Transfer - Conduction, Convection, and Insulation
- Modes of Heat Transfer
- Thermal Insulation and Applications

Phet Links:
Energy Forms and Changes

LabXchange Links:
Heat and Heat Transfer Methods

13. Different Ecosystems
- Terrestrial, Aquatic, and Marine Ecosystems
- Biodiversity and Interdependence

LabXchange Links:
Ecology
Ecology and the Biosphere
Ecosystems

14. Classification of Living Organisms
- Taxonomy and Classification Hierarchy
- Kingdoms and Species

LabXchange Links:
The Study of Life I
The Study of Life II
Diversity of Life

15. Diversity of Animals and Plants
- Animal and Plant Kingdoms
- Adaptations and Evolution

Phet Links:
Natural Selection

LabXchange Links:
Diversity of Animals
Diversity of Plants
Evolution

16. Human Reproduction
- Human Reproductive System
- Stages of Development and Fertilization

LabXchange Links:
Animal Reproduction and Development

17. Food Groups & Processing and Food Chain
- Nutritional Groups and Importance
- Food Processing and Energy Flow in Ecosystems

LabXchange Links:
Energy in Cells
Healthy Eating, Plant Foods and Vitamins

18. The Sun, Planets, Asteroids, and Moons
- Our Solar System
- Celestial Bodies and Space Exploration

Phet Links:
Gravity and Orbits
My Solar System

LabXchange Links:
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
The Origin of Stars and Planets

19. Measurement of Volume & Mass
- Measuring Techniques and Units
- Volume, Mass, and Density

Phet Links:
Density

LabXchange Links:
Making Measurements
Matter and Change

20. Renewable Ways to Generate Electricity
- Solar, Wind, and Hydroelectric Power
- Sustainable Energy Sources

LabXchange Links:
Oil vs. Alternative Energy: What Is Best for Humans and the Earth?
Hydroelectricity