ICSE Class 8 Physics Syllabus 2020-21
Chapter 1: Matter
It covers change of three states of matter in terms of movement of particles. It also includes the change of state of matter using Kinetic Theory of Matter for boiling, vaporization, melting, fusion, evaporation, condensation, sublimation, deposition, freezing.
Chapter 2: Physical Quantities and Measurement
It includes understanding the measurement of density irregular solids using Eureka Can and measuring cylinders. It also discusses liquids' measurement using the basic concepts, floatation & sinking concept of a substance and then comparing the densities in all three states of matter.
Chapter 3: Force and Pressure
It covers concepts relating to calculating the moment of force in simple cases, turning effect of force. It also discusses the theory of pressure, including its definition, measuring unit, the calculation in simple cases, the pressure exerted by liquid(qualitative) and pressure exerted by gases (atmospheric pressure – qualitative).
Chapter 4: Energy
This chapter covers concepts of work, Joule, basic calculation, Kinetic energy, Potential energy, gravitational potential energy, energy transformation, and the difference between energy and power.
Chapter 5: Light Energy
It covers the concepts of refraction of light, reflection through curved mirrors (convex, concave, reflecting surface), dispersion of light with constituent colours.
Chapter 6: Heat Transfer
It includes thermal expansion concepts like linear expansion, volume expansion, superficial expansion, comparing expansion in solids, liquids and gases, and real-life examples. It also helps to understand the difference between boiling and evaporation.
Chapter 7: Sound
It includes learning about pitch & frequency (by understanding through musical instruments), monotone and loudness & amplitude.
Chapter 8: Electricity
It covers concepts of household consumption of electric energy, identifying live wire, a neutral wire, earth wire, safety components. It also discusses static electricity, battery as a collection of cells connected in series, and electrical hazards.