Warm greetings to everyone , this side I am Salini Meethal a very passionate and dedicated Science teacher with over 23 years of exceptional teaching experience in the field. Demonstrated expertise in fostering a passion for scientific inquiry, and cultivating critical thinking skills among students. I also have the ability to create a stimulating learning environment that supports student growth and achievement. 

Apart from teaching my interest lies in these category also

• Lesson Plan Development
• Technology Integration
• Differentiated teaching methods
• Communication and collaboration with parents
• Problem Solving
• Result Oriented

Degree: Bachelors of Science - University: University of Calicut

Degree: Masters of Science - University: University of Calicut

Degree: B.Ed - University: University of Kerala

This course of CBSE Class 8 Science covers all the essential topics of class 8 science, including physics, chemistry, and biology. It is designed to help students understand scientific concepts in a fun and interactive way. With this course, students can develop a deep understanding of science and develop the skills needed to succeed in their exams.

• Learning Objectives:

  UNIT 1: FOOD

  1. CROP PRODUCTION
  2. MICROORGANISMS

  UNIT 2: MATERIALS

  3. SYNTHETIC FIBRES AND PLASTICS
  4. METALS AND NON-METALS
  5. COAL AND PETROLEUM
  6. COMBUSTION AND FLAME

  UNIT 3: THE WORLD OF THE LIVING

  7. CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
  8. CELL- STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
  9. REPRODUCTION
  10. REACHING THE AGE OF ADOLESCENCE

  UNIT 4: MOVING THINGS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

  11. FORCE AND PRESSURE
  12. FRICTION
  13. SOUND

  UNIT 5: NATURAL PHENOMENA &

  UNIT 6: HOW THINGS WORK

  14. SOME NATURAL PHENOMENA
  15. CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT
  16. REFLECTION OF LIGHT
  17. REFRACTION AND DISPERSION OF LIGHT
  18. THE UNIVERSE

  UNIT 7: NATURAL RESOURCES

  19. POLLUTION OF WATER AND AIR

   

• Course Outline:

  UNIT 1: FOOD

  1. CROP PRODUCTION

  Crop plants, Methods of crop production, Nitrogen cycle, Food from animals

   

  2. MICROORGANISMS

  Types of microorganisms- Useful microorganisms, Harmful microorganisms, Food preservation

  UNIT 2: MATERIALS 

  3. SYNTHETIC FIBRES AND PLASTICS

  Polymers, Synthetic fibres, Plastics

   

  4. METALS AND NON-METALS

  Occurrence of metals and non-metals, Properties of metals and non-metals, The reactive series of metals, Uses of common metals and non-metals, Noble metals, Corrosion of metals, Alloys

   

  5. COAL AND PETROLEUM

  • Natural resources
  • Fossil fuels- coal, petroleum and natural gas

  • Preventing an energy crisis

   

  6. COMBUSTION AND FLAME

  • Combustion
  • Extinguishing a fire
  • Flame                                            
  • Fuels
  • Impact of burning fuels on the environment

   

  UNIT 3: THE WORLD OF THE LIVING

   

  7. CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMAL

  • Biodiversity
  • Flora and Fauna
  • Conservations of forests and wildlife
  • Biosphere reserves
  • Red data book

   

  8. CELL- STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

  • The cell theory
  • Unicellular and multicellular organisms
  • Plant and animal cells
  • Growth and divisions

   

  9. REPRODUCTION

  • Sexual reproduction
  • Internal and external fertilization
  • Reproduction in humans

  Metamorphosis

  • Asexual reproduction

   

  10. REACHING THE AGE OF ADOLESCENCE

  • The endocrine system
  • Puberty and adolescence
  • Determination of sex of the baby
  • Health for adolescents

  UNIT 4: MOVING THINGS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

  11. FORCE AND PRESSURE

  • Types of force and its effects
  • Pressure and its applications in daily life
  • Pressure exerted by liquids
  • Atmospheric Pressure

   

  12. FRICTION

  • What is friction?
  • What causes friction?
  • Advantages and disadvantages of friction
  • Minimizing and increasing friction
  • Fluid friction

   

  13. SOUND

  • How sound is produced and its characteristics
  • How sound travels
  • Functioning of the human ear
  • Reflection and absorption of sound
  • Musical sound and noise

   

  UNIT 5: NATURAL PHENOMENA & UNIT 6: HOW THINGS WORK

  14. SOME NATURAL PHENOMENA

  • Concept of charge and its types
  • Attraction and repulsion of charges
  • Detection and measurement of charge
  • Flow of charge
  • Lightning
  • Safety during lightning
  • Richter scale
  • Causes and effects of earthquakes
  • Protection against earthquakes

   

  15. CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT

  • Electric current
  • Conduction of electricity through liquids
  • Electrolysis
  • Electroplating

   

  16. REFLECTION OF LIGHT

  • Laws of reflection
  • Characteristics of image formed with a plane mirror
  • Multiple reflection

   

  17. REFRACTION AND DISPERSION OF LIGHT

  • Refraction of light
  • Dispersion of light
  • Lenses
  • Structure of the eye

   

  18. THE UNIVERSE

  • The universe, galaxies, stars, planets, satellites and constellations
  • Measuring distances in the universe

  The solar system

  The origin of the universe

   

  UNIT 7: NATURAL RESOURCES

  19. POLLUTION OF WATER AND AIR

  • Pollution and conservation of water
  • Pollution and conservation of air
• Recomended Audience:

  Students who are currently in Class 08 in CBSE Board. 

• Pre-Requisite Requirement:

  Students must have knowledge of Class 07 Science concepts.

• Course Level:
  Intermediate
• Language of Teaching:
  English
• Class Schedule Availiability:
  Evening