Physics (Grade VIII)
Grade VIII
Tk. 5,000
Tk. 2,500 / month
Overview
Explore the principles that govern motion, matter, energy, and electricity.
The Grade VI Physics syllabus introduces fundamental concepts across various branches of physics. The chart below illustrates the relative emphasis on key learning outcomes:
Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities and apply them in context- Measure and calculate speed, velocity, and acceleration in various motion scenarios
- Understand how forces affect motion, and apply Newton’s laws using diagrams and formulas
- Explore mass, weight, and density, and calculate each using standard equations
- Apply the principles of energy conservation and calculate work done and power
- Identify solids, liquids, and gases based on their particle structures and behaviour
- Understand melting, boiling, and evaporation through kinetic particle theory
- Investigate light reflection, refraction, dispersion, and lens behaviour
- Know the electromagnetic spectrum and the characteristics of its regions
- Learn about magnetic fields, permanent magnets, and simple magnetic interactions
- Understand electric charge, current, potential difference, and circuit behaviour
- Construct and analyse series and parallel circuits using circuit diagrams
Learning Area Coverage
The Grade VI Physics syllabus introduces fundamental concepts across various branches of physics. The chart below illustrates the relative emphasis on key learning outcomes:
Assessment and Practice
Each unit concludes with a targeted test or consolidation session, followed by structured revision and timed practice. Mid-year and end-of-year mock exams reinforce skills in formula application, practical reasoning, and conceptual linkage. Emphasis is placed on strengthening confidence in calculations, graphical interpretation, and multiple representations of physical phenomena.
Core Learning Areas
This structured plan covers core physics topics from motion and forces to electricity and magnetism, incorporating regular tests and consolidation weeks for strong conceptual understanding.
Motion, Forces & Energy
- Physical Quantities (Scalar/Vector) & Measurements
- Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Motion Graphs
- Mass, Weight, Density, Newton’s Laws
- Friction, Hooke’s Law, Circular Motion
- Moments, Centre of Gravity, Stability
- Momentum, Impulse, Conservation of Momentum
- Energy (KE, GPE, Stores, Transfers), Work, Power, Efficiency
Thermal Physics & Waves
- States of Matter & Particle Model
- Gas Laws (Pressure-Temp, Volume-Temp, Boyle’s Law)
- Thermal Expansion, Thermometers, Specific Heat Capacity
- Melting, Boiling, Evaporation, Latent Heat
- Conduction, Convection, Radiation
- Types of Waves (Transverse/Longitudinal), Properties
- Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, Lenses, Dispersion
- Electromagnetic Spectrum (Regions, Uses, Dangers)
Electricity & Magnetism
- Magnetic Poles & Fields, Permanent/Temporary Magnets
- Electrostatics (Charge, Fields, Conductors/Insulators)
- Current, Charge, EMF, Potential Difference
- Resistance, Ohm’s Law, V-I Graphs, Temperature Effects
- Circuit Components & Diagrams
- Series & Parallel Circuits (laws, combined resistance)
- Thermistors, LDRs, Variable Resistors, Sensors
- Electrical Energy, Power, Cost, Safety (Fuses)
Module Timeline
Weeks (1–15)
Topic: Motion, Forces and Energy
Week 1
Physical quantities; scalar vs vector; using rulers, tapes, micrometers, clocks
Week 2
Calculating speed, velocity, acceleration; average speed and velocity
Week 3
Uniform and non-uniform acceleration; free fall and g ≈ 9.8 m/s²
Week 4
Motion graphs
End of Week 4
Comprehensive Exam 1 (Covers Weeks 1–4)
Week 5
Mass and weight; inertia; gravitational field strength
Week 6
Density
Week 7
Types of forces; balanced and unbalanced forces; free-body diagrams
Week 8
Newton’s 1st and 3rd laws; force diagrams; examples in motion
End of Week 8
Comprehensive Exam 2 (Covers Weeks 1–8)
Week 9
Friction and air resistance; drag and terminal velocity
Week 10
Hooke’s law; load-extension graphs; limit of proportionality
Week 11
Circular motion; qualitative understanding of centripetal force
Week 12
Turning effects; moments = force × perpendicular distance
End of Week 12
Comprehensive Exam 3 (Covers Weeks 5–12)
Week 13
Principle of moments; centre of gravity; stability
Week 14
Momentum and impulse; p = mv; conservation of momentum in 1D
Week 15
Energy and power; KE and GPE; energy transfers and conversions
End of Week 15
Comprehensive Exam 4 (Covers Weeks 9–15)
Weeks (16–22)
Topic: Thermal Physics
Week 16
States of matter; structure and particle model for solids, liquids, gases
Week 17
Particle motion and temperature; Brownian motion; absolute zero concept
Week 18
Pressure–temperature and volume–temperature relationships
Week 19
Boyle’s Law; pressure–volume relationship for fixed mass of gas
End of Week 19
Comprehensive Exam 5 (Covers Weeks 16–29)
Week 20
Thermal expansion
Week 21
Specific heat capacity
Week 22
Melting, boiling, evaporation; latent heat and cooling effects
End of Week 22
Comprehensive Exam 6 (Covers Weeks 16–22)
Weeks (23–24)
Topic: Mid-Year Consolidation
Week 23
Review and reinforcement
Week 24
Revision & Practice
End of Week 24
Midterm Exam — covers all contents from Weeks 1 to 23
Weeks (25–36)
Topic: Waves – General and Light
Week 25
Types of waves
Week 26
Wave properties
Week 27
Wave equation and calculations
Week 28
Reflection
End of Week 28
Comprehensive Exam 7 (Covers Weeks 25–28)
Week 29
Refraction
Week 30
Applications of refraction; experimental demonstrations
Week 31
Thin lenses
Week 32
Lens focal length, image characteristics, and magnification
End of Week 32
Comprehensive Exam 8 (Covers Weeks 25–32)
Week 33
Dispersion of light through a prism; visible spectrum (ROYGBIV)
Week 34
Nature of each colour in spectrum; relation to wavelength and frequency
Week 35
Reflection, refraction, dispersion
Week 36
Review of wave behaviours
End of Week 36
Comprehensive Exam 9 (Covers Weeks 33–36)
Weeks (37–47)
Topic: Revision & Stretch
Week 37
Problem-solving
Week 38
Problem-solving
Week 39
Problem-solving
Week 40
Problem-solving
Week 41
Concept review
Week 42
Concept review
Week 43
Concept review
Week 44
Practice Paper 1 (MCQ)
Week 45
Practice Paper 2 (structured)
Week 46
Review of Practice Papers and common errors
Week 47
Final brushing and summary sheets
Week (48)
Topic: Full syllabus practice, timed papers, corrections and final brush-ups
End of Week 48
Comprehensive Mock Tests with Exam-style Questions — full covered syllabus