FUTURE INTELLIGENCE STUDENTS OLYMPIAD

SYLLABUS of SCIENCE
For National and International round

Kindergarten  (Category 1)
  • 1. My Surroundings

    • My Body Parts and Sense Organs
      • Identify body parts
      • Functions of sense organs
    • My Family and Home
      • Family members and relationships
      • Parts of a house
    • My School
      • Introduction to the school environment
      • Classroom rules
    • My Food and Clothes
      • Types of food (healthy vs. unhealthy)
      • Types of clothes for different seasons

    2. My Environment

    • Seasons
      • Summer, Winter, and Rainy
      • Characteristics and clothing for each season
    • Pollution
      • Types: Air, Water, and Noise
      • Basic ways to help reduce pollution

    3. Animals, Birds, and Insects

    • Types of Animals
      • Wild, Domestic, Pet, and Farm animals
      • Water animals
    • Animal Sounds, Young Ones, and Homes
      • Recognizing animal sounds
      • Learning baby animal names and their homes

    4. Plants

    • Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
      • Identifying common fruits, vegetables, and flowers
      • Understanding their uses and significance in daily life

    5. Music and Games

    • Musical Instruments
      • Recognizing basic musical instruments and their sounds
    • Indoor and Outdoor Games
      • Learning about different games and where they are played (indoor vs. outdoor)

    6. Transport, Safety, and Habits

    • Types of Transport
      • Road, Rail, Water, and Air transportation
    • Traffic Rules and Safety
      • Basic road safety rules for pedestrians and passengers
    • Good and Bad Habits
      • Introduction to healthy habits (cleanliness, sharing)
      • Avoiding bad habits
Grades 1 – 2 (Category – 2)

1. Living and Non-living Things

  • Characteristics of Living Things
  • Characteristics of Non-living Things
  • Comparison and Classification

2. Plants

  • Parts of a Plant
  • Types of Plants
  • Needs and Functions
  • Growth and Life Cycle

3. Animals

  • Types of Animals (Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores)
  • Habitats and Adaptations
  • Life Cycles
  • Animal Needs and Care

4. Human Beings and Their Needs

  • Basic Needs (Food, Shelter, Clothing)
  • Physical and Emotional Needs
  • Health and Hygiene

5. Human Body

  • Body Parts and Their Functions
  • Senses and Organs
  • Growth and Development

6. Food

  • Sources of Food (Plants and Animals)
  • Types of Food (Healthy and Unhealthy)
  • Importance of Balanced Diet

7. Housing and Clothing

  • Types of Houses and Materials
  • Seasonal Clothing
  • Clothing for Safety

8. Family and Festivals

  • Types of Families
  • Importance of Family Members
  • Festivals and Cultural Celebrations

9. Occupations

  • Types of Occupations
  • Importance of Different Professions
  • Community Helpers

10. Good Habits and Safety Rules

  • Personal Hygiene
  • Good Manners and Behavior
  • Road Safety and Emergency Protocols

11. Transport and Communication

  • Types of Transport
  • Means of Communication
  • Importance of Transport and Communication

12. Air and Water

  • Properties of Air and Water
  • Importance and Uses
  • Purification and Conservation

13. Weather and the Sky

  • Types of Weather and Seasons
  • Sky and Celestial Bodies
  • Understanding Weather Changes

14. Earth and Universe

  • Structure of the Earth (Layers, Landforms)
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Introduction to the Solar System
  • Universe and Beyond
 

 

Grades 3 – 4  (Category 3)

 

1. The Living World

  • Animal Kingdom
    • Classification of animals (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects)
    • Habitats and adaptations
  • Knowing Birds
    • Types of birds, characteristics, and their habitats
    • Migration and bird conservation
  • Plants: Our Friends
    • Parts of a plant and their functions
    • Importance of plants in daily life (oxygen, food, etc.)
  • Animals
    • Basic needs and behaviors of animals
    • Interaction between animals and their environment

2. Human Body

  • Human Body Basics
    • Major systems (digestive, respiratory, circulatory)
    • Importance of each system and its main organs
  • Functioning of the Human Body
    • How organs work together to perform functions
    • Basic hygiene and maintaining health

3. Matter and Materials

  • Matter
    • Introduction to solids, liquids, and gases
    • Basic properties of each state
  • Measurement
    • Standard and non-standard units of measurement
    • Measurement tools for length, weight, and volume
  • Matter and Materials
    • Common materials and their uses
    • Properties such as flexibility, strength, and conductivity

4. Forces, Work, and Energy

  • Force and Motion
    • Introduction to force, push and pull
    • Effects of forces on objects (start, stop, change in direction)
  • Work and Energy
    • Types of energy (light, heat, mechanical)
    • Simple machines and how they help us do work
  • Motion and Transport
    • Types of motion (linear, circular, rotational)
    • Modes of transportation (land, water, air)

5. Environment and Atmosphere

  • Environment and Our Impact
    • Importance of a clean environment
    • Causes and effects of pollution
  • Natural Resources
    • Renewable and non-renewable resources
    • Conservation of natural resources (water, soil, forests)
  • Our Environment
    • Ecosystems and food chains
    • Interdependence of plants, animals, and humans

6. Our Universe

  • The Solar System
    • Planets, stars, and celestial bodies
    • Basic understanding of day and night, seasons

Grades 5 – 6 (Category – 4)

1. The Living World

  • Human Body and Nutrition
    • Major body systems (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, skeletal)
    • Importance of balanced nutrition and food groups
  • Plants
    • Photosynthesis and plant nutrition
    • Plant reproduction and life cycle
  • Animals
    • Classification, habitats, and adaptations
    • Food chains and animal relationships in ecosystems
  • Living Organisms and Their Habitats
    • Types of habitats (aquatic, terrestrial, desert)
    • Adaptations for survival in different habitats

2. Material World

  • Matter
    • States of matter and their properties
    • Physical and chemical changes
  • Fibre to Fabric
    • Types of natural and synthetic fibers
    • Fabric-making process from fiber to finished product
  • Grouping Materials and Their Separation
    • Classification based on properties (solubility, conductivity)
    • Methods of separation (filtration, evaporation, sieving)
  • Soil, Rocks, and Minerals
    • Composition of soil and types of soil
    • Rock types and the rock cycle, common minerals

3. Physical Science

  • Work, Force, Energy, and Simple Machines
    • Basic concepts of force, work, and energy
    • Introduction to simple machines (lever, pulley, inclined plane)
  • Light, Shadow, and Reflection
    • Properties of light and how shadows are formed
    • Reflection and refraction basics
  • Electricity and Magnets
    • Conductors and insulators, circuits and switches
    • Magnetism, magnetic fields, and uses of magnets
  • Light and Sound
    • Characteristics of light and sound
    • Sound sources, pitch, and volume

4. Our Environment

  • Our Environment and Natural Calamities
    • Types of natural calamities (earthquakes, floods, cyclones)
    • Human impact on the environment and disaster preparedness
  • Environment
    • Importance of conserving resources (water, air, soil)
    • Ways to reduce pollution and promote sustainability

5. Our Universe

  • Our Universe
    • The Solar System, stars, and galaxies
    • Earth’s rotation and revolution and their effects

6. Daily Life Science

  • Food
    • Sources and classification (plant and animal-based)
    • Importance of food preservation and hygiene
  • Changes Around Us
    • Reversible and irreversible changes
    • Physical and chemical changes in daily life
  • Housing
    • Types of houses and materials used for construction
    • Importance of sanitation and cleanliness in living spaces
  • Body Movements
    • Types of joints and movement
    • Role of bones and muscles in body movement
  • Motion and Measurement of Distances
    • Introduction to types of motion (rectilinear, circular)
    • Basic units of measurement for length, time, and weight

 

Grades 7 – 8  (Category 5)

 

1. The Living World

  • Nutrition
    • Types of nutrition (autotrophic and heterotrophic)
    • Nutritional needs of humans, animals, and plants
  • Life Processes
    • Fundamental life processes: respiration, circulation, excretion
    • Transport in plants and animals
  • Cell Structure and Functions
    • Structure of plant and animal cells
    • Functions of cell organelles
  • Reproduction
    • Types of reproduction (asexual and sexual)
    • Reproductive processes in plants and animals
  • Conservation of Plants and Animals
    • Importance of biodiversity
    • Conservation methods and endangered species

2. Material World

  • Fibre to Fabric
    • Process of making fabric from natural and synthetic fibers
    • Differences between natural and man-made fibers
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
    • Identifying physical vs. chemical changes
    • Examples and applications in daily life
  • Acids, Bases, and Salts
    • Properties and uses of acids, bases, and salts
    • pH scale and indicators
  • Materials
    • Common materials and their properties
    • Uses and classification of materials
  • Coal and Petroleum
    • Formation and uses of fossil fuels
    • Environmental impact and conservation

3. Earth and Atmosphere

  • Weather, Climate, and Adaptations of Animals to Climate
    • Difference between weather and climate
    • Adaptations of animals in different climates
  • Winds, Storms, and Cyclones
    • Causes of storms and cyclones
    • Safety measures during natural calamities
  • Pollution of Air and Water
    • Sources and effects of pollution
    • Methods of pollution control and conservation
  • Our Environment
    • Components of the environment (air, water, soil)
    • Human impact on the environment and sustainability

4. Physical Science

  • Motion and Time
    • Concepts of speed, velocity, and acceleration
    • Measurement of time and distance
  • Force and Friction
    • Types of forces and their effects
    • Factors affecting friction and methods to reduce/enhance it
  • Electricity and Light
    • Simple electric circuits, conductors, and insulators
    • Reflection, refraction, and properties of light
  • Sound
    • Nature of sound and how it travels
    • Pitch, volume, and uses of sound
  • Chemical Effects of Current
    • Conductivity of liquids, electrolysis
    • Applications like electroplating and purification

5. Crop Production and Microorganisms

  • Crop Production
    • Agricultural practices and types of crops
    • Soil preparation, sowing, and harvesting
  • Microorganisms
    • Types of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa)
    • Beneficial and harmful effects of microorganisms

6. The Solar System and Beyond

  • Solar System
    • Overview of planets, stars, and celestial bodies
    • Movements of Earth, phases of the moon, and eclipses

 

 

Grades 9 – 10 (Category – 6)

 

 

1. The Living World

  • Cells and Tissues
    • Structure and function of cells
    • Types of animal and plant tissues and their roles
  • Diversity in Living Organisms
    • Classification and characteristics of living organisms
    • Evolutionary relationships among organisms
  • Life Processes
    • Nutrition, respiration, circulation, excretion in humans and plants
    • Basic functions essential for survival
  • Reproduction
    • Asexual and sexual reproduction in plants and animals
    • Human reproductive system and reproductive health
  • Control and Coordination
    • Nervous and endocrine systems in humans
    • Coordination in plants
  • Heredity and Evolution
    • Mendelian genetics and inheritance
    • Evolutionary theory and natural selection
  • Why Do We Fall Ill?
    • Causes of diseases (infectious and non-infectious)
    • Prevention and control of diseases

2. Material World

  • Matter and Its Properties
    • States of matter and properties (solid, liquid, gas)
    • Classification of matter based on physical and chemical properties
  • Atoms and Molecules
    • Atomic structure, molecules, and compounds
    • Basic atomic theory and molecular composition
  • Chemical Reactions
    • Types of chemical reactions (combination, decomposition, etc.)
    • Balancing equations and applications in daily life
  • Acids, Bases, and Salts
    • Properties, reactions, and pH scale
    • Common acids, bases, and their uses
  • Metals and Non-Metals
    • Physical and chemical properties
    • Common uses and reactivity with acids, bases, and other elements
  • Carbon and Its Compounds
    • Structure of carbon, allotropes
    • Organic compounds, hydrocarbons, and functional groups
  • Periodic Classification of Elements
    • History and development of the periodic table
    • Periodic trends and properties of elements

3. Physical Science

  • Force and Motion
    • Newton’s laws of motion
    • Applications of force and motion in everyday life
  • Gravitation
    • Laws of gravitation and gravitational force
    • Free fall and motion of celestial bodies
  • Work, Energy, and Sound
    • Types of energy (kinetic, potential)
    • Characteristics and propagation of sound
  • Electricity and Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
    • Electric circuits, Ohm’s law, and resistors
    • Magnetic field, electromagnets, and electric motor principles
  • Light and Human Eye
    • Reflection, refraction, and dispersion
    • Structure and functioning of the human eye, defects of vision

4. Natural Resources and Environment

  • Sources of Energy
    • Conventional and non-conventional sources (fossil fuels, solar, wind)
    • Advantages, limitations, and environmental impact of energy sources
  • Natural Resources
    • Conservation and sustainable use of water, soil, and minerals
    • Forests, wildlife, and their importance in biodiversity
  • Our Environment
    • Ecosystems, food chains, and food webs
    • Human impact on the environment, pollution, and climate change
  • Improvement in Food Resources
    • Agricultural practices, animal husbandry, and crop improvement
    • Importance of sustainable agricultural practices

Grades 11 – 12  (Category 7)

  • 1. Physics

    ·       Mechanics

      • Kinematics, laws of motion, work, energy, power
      • System of particles, rotational motion, gravitation

    ·       Properties of Matter

      • Elasticity, fluid mechanics, surface tension
      • Viscosity and fluid flow

    ·       Heat and Thermodynamics

      • Thermal expansion, specific heat, and calorimetry
      • Laws of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engines

    ·       Oscillations and Waves

      • Simple harmonic motion, wave motion
      • Sound waves, Doppler effect

    ·       Electricity and Magnetism

      • Electrostatics, current electricity
      • Magnetic effects of current, moving charges, magnetism

    ·       Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current

      • Faraday’s laws, inductance, AC circuits
      • Transformers, resonance, and LCR circuits

    ·       Electromagnetic Waves

      • Nature, spectrum of electromagnetic waves
      • Propagation and applications

    ·       Optics

      • Reflection, refraction, and dispersion
      • Wave optics, interference, diffraction, polarization

    ·       Modern Physics

      • Atomic models, nuclear physics
      • Quantum mechanics, photoelectric effect, dual nature of matter

    ·       Semiconductor Electronics

      • Diodes, transistors, logic gates
      • Digital electronics, communication systems

    ·       Communication Systems

      • Basic elements, analog and digital communication
      • Satellite, optical fiber, mobile communication

    2. Chemistry

    Physical Chemistry

    ·       Structure of Atom

      • Atomic models, quantum numbers, electronic configuration

    ·       Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

      • Modern periodic table, periodic trends

    ·       Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

      • Ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR theory
      • Hybridization, molecular orbital theory

    ·       States of Matter

      • Gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, liquids, and solids

    ·       Thermodynamics

      • Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy

    ·       Equilibrium

      • Chemical and ionic equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle

    ·       Redox Reactions

      • Oxidation-reduction, electrochemical series

    ·       Solid State

      • Crystallography, unit cell, packing, defects

    ·       Solutions

      • Concentration terms, colligative properties

    ·       Electrochemistry

      • Electrolysis, galvanic cells, Nernst equation

    ·       Chemical Kinetics

      • Rate of reaction, factors affecting reaction rates

    ·       Surface Chemistry

      • Adsorption, colloids, catalysis

    Inorganic Chemistry

    ·       Hydrogen

      • Properties, preparation, and compounds of hydrogen

    ·       The s-Block Elements

      • Properties, reactions, and uses of alkali and alkaline earth metals

    ·       The p-Block Elements (Groups 13 to 18)

      • Properties and reactions of group elements and their compounds

    ·       General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

      • Metallurgy, extraction of metals

    ·       d- & f-Block Elements

      • Transition metals, properties, complexes

    ·       Coordination Compounds

      • Nomenclature, bonding, and applications

    Organic Chemistry

    ·       Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

      • Nomenclature, hybridization, IUPAC system

    ·       Hydrocarbons

      • Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds

    ·       Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

      • Preparation, properties, and reactions

    ·       Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

      • Properties, preparation, and reactions

    ·       Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids

      • Structure, reactivity, preparation

    ·       Amines

      • Classification, preparation, properties

    ·       Biomolecules

      • Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins

    ·       Polymers

      • Types, properties, and uses

    ·       Chemistry in Everyday Life

      • Drugs, detergents, food additives

    3. Biology

    ·       Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals

      • Morphology, anatomy of plants and animals

    ·       Cell: Structure and Functions

      • Cell theory, cell organelles, division

    ·       Plant Physiology

      • Photosynthesis, respiration, transport, and growth

    ·       Human Physiology

      • Systems (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory)

    ·       Reproduction

      • Asexual and sexual reproduction, reproductive health

    ·       Genetics and Evolution

      • Mendelian genetics, DNA, RNA, evolution theory

    ·       Biology in Human Welfare

      • Health, diseases, agriculture, vaccines

    ·       Biotechnology

      • DNA technology, genetic engineering, applications

    ·       Ecology

      • Ecosystem, food chain, biodiversity, conservation
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