ICSE Class 6 Physics, Unit 1: Matter
From the CISCE curriculum. 4 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
Objects that take shape and have mass are called matter. A block of wood, milk and air are all made of matter. Matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms and molecules that cannot be seen by the human eye as they are very small. Matters exists in form of solid, liquid or gas. A solid has a certain size and shape, like a block of wood. A liquid, like water, has a size but does not have a definite shape. It takes the shape of the container it is put in. A gas, like air, is a form of matter that has no definite shape or size.
Your child should be able to
- define matter
- describe what matter is made of
- list the distinguishing properties of solid, liquid and gas
- classify different objects in terms of solid, liquid and gas
Key concepts in this unit
- Matter- its meaning and composition. States of Matter
- Solids, Liquids and Gases.
- Characteristics of Solids, Liquids and Gases (Shape, texture and Volume).
- Distinguishing properties of Solids, Liquids and Gases.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.