ICSE Class 8 Chemistry, Unit 1: Matter
From the CISCE curriculum. 3 key concepts, about 1 day of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
In earlier classes, Matter was introduced and discussed as composed of atoms/molecules and that it is found in the forms of solids, liquids and gases. In this class the aim of the theme is to enable children to understand that these states are compared on the basis of inter particle state and inter particle collision. The Kinetic theory of matter will be introduced to explain the change of state. They will understand that in a physical and chemical change, the total mass before and after the change remains the same which is known as the law of conservation of mass. Explanation of this theory and law would help them in understanding other behaviour of matter.
Your child should be able to
- describe the main postulates of the kinetic theory of matter
- explain the reason of change of one state of the matter to another and vice-versa on the basis of inter particle space and inter particle attraction and collision
- define and explain the law of conservation of mass using an example
Key concepts in this unit
- Main postulates of kinetic molecular theory of matter.
- Explanation of change of state of the matter on the basis of inter particle space and inter particle attraction and collision.
- Law of conservation of mass. (statement and explanation with examples).
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.