A beautiful gift to humanity:

We should not distort it

A.P.J Abdul Kalam

The aim of science is to develop inquiring minds and curiosity, acquire knowledge,
conceptual understanding and skills to solve problems and make informed decisions

Life is incredibly varied, yet based on common processes. Intrinsic motivation arises
from a desire to learn a topic due to its inherent interests, for self-fulfilment,
enjoyment and to achieve a mastery of the subject.

Academic Window 2018-19 is planned as a skill-based questionnaire that

emphasizes on thinking skills, experimental skills and application skills.

It consists of the following units– Index, Exam wise syllabus, Glossary, Chapter
names and sample papers for Tests and Exams

This is composed and compiled on the basis of the latest syllabus prescribed by
CBSE and will be updated as and when required .

Design and Conceptualization by

Anubha Kalra
Sr. Supervisor ICT

Content Development by
Ms. Nithya Sunith & Ms. Veani Sharma
RnR Science Department

Graphic Designing by
Mohamed Fareeth
ICT Department
 GLOSSARY

HAD AN IDEA - Conceptual

NEARLY THERE - Understanding

NAILED IT! - Application

VALUE BASED

CHALLENGE YOURSELF!!

MONTH-WISE SYLLABUS
S.NO CHAPTERS MONTH

The living Organism and Its

1. October
Surroundings
 Time Management
Don’t say you don’t have time— learn to work smarter.
Type of Question Maximum Time Taken PERIODIC TEST HYRLY/ YRLY EXAM
(for each answer) (No. of Ques. × Time taken)
1 Mark 2 Minutes 3 × 2 = 6 minutes 4 × 2 = 8 minutes

2 Mark 4 Minutes 4 × 4 = 16 minutes 6× 3 = 18 minutes

3 Mark 6 Minutes 3 × 6 = 18 minutes 8 × 4 = 32 minutes

4 Mark 8 Minutes 2 × 8 = 16 minutes 10 × 5 = 50 minutes

TOTAL TIME TAKEN 12 Questions = 56 minutes 28 Ques.=1hr 48 min.

TIME LEFT FOR REVISION 14 minutes 42 minutes

PLAN, PREPARE, PERFORM...

The S.C.I.E.N.C.E.
Behind a Successful Dipsite!
Safety is my priority
Calmness of mind I keep
Intellectual and unique in my presentation
Exam fear I have not!
Never distract or get distracted
Concepts are clear
Extraordinary and exemplar
 Living Organisms and Surroundings

• Living organisms are creatures present everywhere in this

living world.
• Living organisms are present on the mountains, on the
desert, in sea, in the openings of volcanoes and even in
the cupboards of our house.
• Different living organisms are present in different loca-
tions having different surroundings. For example, camels
on the desert, crabs on the beach. Also, there are some Fig. Crab on the beach
creatures which are present in many locations. For exam-
ple, ants can be seen on desert, beach, forest etc.

Fig. An insect in a cupboard Fig. Dolphins in the sea Fig. Camels on the desert

Adaptation of organisms
Adaptation is the property of the organisms by which organisms can live in its surroundings because of
the presence of certain features or specific habits. Let us understand adaptation of organisms with ex-
ample.

Adaptation of Camels –
• Live in desert.

• Can live without water for a long time.

• Long legs of camels help them to keep their
bodies away from desert.
• Excrete small amount of urine and lose little water from
their body and thus they are adapted to live in desert for
many days without water.

Fig. Adaptation of camels on the desert

Adaptation of fishes

•
Fig. Adaptation of fishes in water

Habitat of organisms
Habitat is the surroundings of an organism where they live.

Different kinds of habitat are-

• Terrestrial habitat- The habitat which includes land is called terres-

trial habitat. Forest, grasslands, deserts, mountain regions are some
examples of terrestrial habitat.
Fig.Image of terrestrial habitat

• Aquatic habitats- The habitat that includes water is

called aquatic habitat. Examples- pond, sea.

Fig.Image of aquatic habitat

Biotic components are the

ones which include all living
beings in a habitat where as
various non-living things of
the habitat constitute abiot-
ic components.
Examples of Biotic compo-
nents- plants, microorgan-
Fig. Plants, a biotic component Fig. Bacteria in the culture
plate, a biotic component isms, animals etc.
Fig. Mountains, an abiotic component Fig. Sea water, an abiotic component
Examples of Abiotic components- rocks, Abiotic components are important to us
water bodies, mountains, air etc. as these help us to grow and maintain the
life of all living beings. For example –
plants need water, light, heat for growth.

Adaptation of organisms to the abiotic

Terrestrial habitats
•

Fig. Adaptation of plants in desert Fig. Trees adapted in mountain Fig. Strong hooves of mountain
habitat habitats have cone shaped sloping goats
branches
 •

Fig. A lion in a grassland habitat Fig. A deer is a prey in the grass- Fig. Sea animals deep inside the
land habitat
•

Aquatic habitats

•
 •

Fig. A frog near a pond Fig. Aquatic plants having roots

fixed in the soil

How are living beings different from non-living things?

•
•

•
•

Fig. Plants prepare food by pho- Fig. Young ones of a hen grows Fig. Breathing and respiration of
tosynthesis in the presence of sun- into adult a sea animal
light
•

•
ORGANISMS AND THE SURROUNDINGS WHERE THEY LIVE

HAD AN IDEA
1.Give an example of two non-living thing, which shows any two characteristics of
living things. (2)

NEARLY THERE
2.The way in which features of an organism matches its surroundings so that it is difficult
to be seen. ______________. (1)

NAILED IT
3.Organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eyes_____________. (1)

4.An animal seems less active in winter season. why? (1)

HABITAT AND ADAPTATION

HAD AN IDEA
1.Give two adaptation of water plants. (1)

2.Name and explain the two components present in the habitat of a tiger. (2)

3.What are the adaptations of lion to live in grassland habitat? (2)

NEARLY THERE
4.This shape reduces resistance due to water and helps them swim fast in water
____________ (1)

5.Ravi went to a hill station for summer holidays. He was surprised to see cone shaped
trees there. Explain two advantages of such trees. (2)

NAILED IT
6.In a pond, name a few biotic and abiotic components. (2)
7.The picture shows a Dormouse.
What does it do to save energy and survive in the winter? Give one more example of an
animal with similar adaptation. (3)
A JOURNEY THROUGH DIFFERENT HABITATS
HAD AN IDEA
1.Explain the adaptations of cactus to live in desert habitat. (3)
2.Why do whales come up to the surface of water to breathe? (3)
3.Suppose a scientist came up with a medicine that would kill all bacteria and fungi and
gave it to you to use. Would you use it or not? Why?

NEARLY THERE

Activity based questions- (3)

1. Write the correct habitat by using the following adaptations.
a. Large soles in their feet- ______________________________
b. Strong hooves- __________________________________
c. Stream line body- _________________________________

2.Simran was watching a documentary about the animals living in a grassland habitat.
She came to know that plants like Acacia and animals like Lions and Deer live there.
Give two adaptations of plants and three adaptations of animals living there. (5)

NAILED IT !
1. Classify the following adaptations according to the habitat.
Dense vegetation, cone-shape, flexible stalks,
waxy upper surface to make them water proof,
leaves with drip tips, leaves are
Habitat Adaptation
modified into spines, roots reduced in size,
Desert habit
needle like leaves, thick waxy layer to retain wa-
ter, leaves are large and flat, long roots to
Aquatic habit
search water.
Mountain habit

Grassland habit

Work Requires More

Work Well Done Work Adequately
Practice and Effort
Attempted