Science Syllabus for Math Science Mastery Competition 2024

Science Syllabus (Allied+EFA)

Cellular  Levels of cellular organization (cell, tissues, organs &
Organization organism)
 Common cells in human body (muscle, nerve, blood and
epithelial cells|)
 Structures in animal and plant cells (cell wall, cell membrane,
cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplast, vacuoles)
Plant Systems  Root and Shoot System (internal structure)
 Internal &external structure of stem and leaf
 Photosynthesis and Respiration in Plants
 Adaptation in leaves for photosynthesis
 Comparison of xylem and phloem in stem
 Minerals requirement in plants
 Transpiration (importance & factors affecting the rate of
transpiration)
 Types of natural asexual reproduction in plants (bulbs, tubers
& runners)
 Types of artificial asexual reproduction in plants (cutting,
grafting & layering)
 Sexual reproduction (structure of flower)
 Types of pollination (self & cross pollination)
Immunity and  Types of Immunity (innate, adaptive & passive)
Diseases  Types of Pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi & protozoa)
 Defense against pathogens(mechanical &chemical barriers &
cells)
 Parts of Immune system (lymphocytes & antibodies)
 Vaccination
Human Body  Human Digestive System (structure, function, disorder)
Systems  Human Respiratory System (structure & function)
 Mechanism of Breathing, Types of respiration
 Human Circulatory system (structure & function of human
heart, Blood & blood vessels
Balanced Diet  Essential nutrients in human body(Vitamins, minerals, fats,
carbohydrates & proteins)
 Water and dietary fibre
 Nutritional deficiency disorders
 Balanced Diet
Matter as  States of matter, Particle theory of matter
Science Syllabus for Math Science Mastery Competition 2024
Particles
 Properties and change in state of matter(solid, liquid and gas)
 (boiling, melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation &
sublimation), Brownian Motion
Mixtures  Types of mixtures (homogenous & heterogeneous)
 Difference between elements, compounds and mixtures
 Separating mixtures (filtration, sedimentation, decantation
evaporation, crystallization, distillation & chromatography)
Physical and  Physical and chemical changes (with examples)
Chemical  Natural chemical reactions (combustion, rusting, tarnishing,
Changes of corrosion), Impact of Combustion on Environment
Matter  Physical and chemical properties (reactivity, melting &
boiling point, rusting, flammability, solubility & thermal
conductivity)
Solutions  Components of solution (solute& solvent)
 Types of solutions (saturated/unsaturated/supersaturated,
dilute/concentrated)
 Solubility and factors affecting on the rate of solubility
(pressure, temperature, polarity & molecular size)
 Ways of dissolving the solute (stirring, temperature, and
breakdown of particle size)
Waves and  Types of waves (Mechanical and electromagnetic)
Energy  Concept of Transverse and Longitudinal waves
 Characteristics of Sound (pitch, loudness, frequency,
reflection, and echo)
 Relationship between frequency and time period (reflection of
sound & hearing thunder after seeing lightening)
Heat and  Thermometer and common scales of temperature
Temperature  Interconversion of scales of temperature
 Thermal expansion and contraction (solid, liquid and gas)
 Modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction and radiation)
 Thermal insulation in buildings
Forces, Motion  Types of forces (contact & non-contact)
and Pressure  Effects of force (change in speed & direction)
 Newton-Unit of Force
 Relationship between speed, distance and time
 Distance-Time Graph
Electricity and  Magnetic field of current, Types of magnets
Science Syllabus for Math Science Mastery Competition 2024
Magnetism
 Types of electric circuits (parallel/series and their uses)
 Open and closed circuits
 Magnetization- Electromagnets (methods and uses)
 Demagnetization (rough handling, heating, induction, passing
electricity)
Structure of an  Science of an atom
Atom  Electronic configuration
 Periodic Table
Chemical  Concept of formation of Ions (cations & anions)
Bonding  Chemical bonding &Valency
 Chemical formulae of Molecules of elements and compounds
 Types of Chemical Bond (ionic and covalent)
Earth and Space  Gravitational force, Mass and weight on Earth, Tides
 Earth’s annual revolution, how do seasons change?
 Constellation
Solar System  Planets (characteristics of all 8 planets)
 Satellites (geostationary, weather, communication & global
positioning system)
 Characteristics of asteroids, meteoroids and comets
 Differences between planet and dwarf planets
Ecology  Carbon cycle, Oxygen cycle
 Global warming, Causes and effects of global warming
 Components of ecosystem (biotic & abiotic)
 Energy flow in an ecosystem
 Ecological relationship (competition, predation, and
symbiosis)
 Imbalance in ecosystem (changes in water supply,
introduction of new species, hunting, overhunting, and
migration)
 Effects of human behaviour on environment (replanting
forests, reducing air and water pollution, and protecting
endangered species)
Technology in  Techniques of preserving food (refrigeration, preserving in
everyday life sugar and salt, canning, drying & dehydration)
 Benefits of microorganisms
 Role of fertilizers in growth of plants