ICSE Class 8 Chemistry, Unit 3: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
From the CISCE curriculum. 4 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
In previous classes, children were informed about the classification of matter into – elements, compounds and mixtures. Mixture is an important class of matter as most of the matter in nature is found in the form of mixture. In this class children will be enabled to understand that there are various techniques by which components of mixture can be separated.
Your child should be able to
- recall previous knowledge related to elements, compounds and mixtures
- classify substances into elements, compounds and mixtures on the basis of their properties
- perform activities to separate components of a mixture
- explain the principle involved in using a particular technique in separating a mixture
Key concepts in this unit
- Revision of Elements, Compounds and Mixtures taught in earlier classes.
- Elements, compounds and mixture – a brief explanation.
- Separation of the components of a mixture.
- Emphasis on the principle of separation.
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.