CBSE Affiliated - Academic Year 2024-25

Class 8 CBSE Syllabus

Vishweshwarayya Public School, Latur

Comprehensive CBSE curriculum for Class 8 students focusing on higher-order thinking, subject integration, and real-world application through interactive projects and research-based learning.

English Language

Advanced comprehension, creative writing, literary appreciation and communication skills

Reading of prose and poetry with critical analysis

Grammar - direct & indirect speech, clauses, active & passive voice

Essay, story, diary entry, formal and informal letter writing

Figurative language and literary devices

Speech, debate, group discussions and presentations

Mathematics

Conceptual understanding, application, and logical reasoning through problem solving

Rational numbers and their properties

Linear equations in one variable

Understanding quadrilaterals and geometry of polygons

Exponents, squares & square roots, cubes & cube roots

Mensuration – area, volume, surface area

Science

Learning through experiments, analysis, and project-based assessments

Crop production and management, microorganisms

Cell structure, reproduction, adolescence

Force, pressure, friction, sound, chemical effects of electric current

Synthetic fibres & plastics, metals & non-metals

Pollution of air and water

Social Science

Exploration of modern Indian history, geography & civic responsibilities

History – Colonialism, Indian freedom struggle

Geography – Resources, industries, agriculture

Civics – Constitution, laws, secularism, judiciary

Social reforms and contemporary issues

Economic development and planning

Hindi Language

Advanced study of Hindi literature, grammar and creative expression

गद्य, पद्य, निबंध, पत्र लेखन

उन्नत व्याकरण – उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, विलोम, पर्यायवाची

काव्य सौंदर्य, अलंकार एवं रस

पठन, लेखन, संवाद कौशल

भारतीय संस्कृति और हिंदी भाषा

Sanskrit

Sanskrit grammar, literature and classical studies

शब्दरूप, धातुरूप और लिंग

संधि, समास, कारक

संस्कृत गद्य और पद्य – अनुवाद एवं व्याख्या

श्लोक, नीति कथाएँ और सुभाषित

भारतीय सांस्कृतिक धरोहर

Computer Science

Digital skills, programming logic, and internet safety

Advanced MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Introduction to coding – Scratch, Python basics

Web basics – HTML, safe browsing

Digital citizenship and cyber ethics

Project work and digital presentations

Physical Education

Physical fitness, team sports, leadership and healthy habits

Advanced fitness and endurance exercises

Team sports – volleyball, basketball, football

Athletics – relay, hurdles, high jump

Yoga, meditation and wellness routines

Sportsmanship and ethical conduct

Marathi Language

Marathi literature, grammar, and cultural studies

मराठी गद्य, पद्य, कथा लेखन

प्रगत व्याकरण – काळ, वचन, समास, विरुद्धार्थी शब्द

महाराष्ट्राचा इतिहास आणि संस्कृती

लोककला व लोकपरंपरा

संवाद कौशल्ये आणि निबंध लेखन

Art & Craft

Artistic expression and application through diverse media

Sketching, shading, and perspective drawing

Painting – poster colors, acrylics

Crafts – origami, paper mache, collage

Pottery, clay modeling and sculpture

Introduction to digital art and Indian folk art forms