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1 Module1  Characteristics of life
Let us observe the living  Growth
world  Nutrition
 Movement
 Respiration
 Reproduction
 Observable characteristics of animals
 Observable characteristics of Plants
 Classification of organisms
 Plants
 Animals
 Microorganisms
 Diversity of plants
 Morphological features
 Nature of plants
 Environment
 Diversity of animals
 External characteristics
 Mode of locomotion
 Environment
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 Mode of nutrition
 Modes of feeding in animals
 Dichotomous key
1 Module2  Physical states of matter
Particle theory of mater and  Solid
state of mater  Liquid
 Gas
 Comparison of solid, liquid and gas
 Mass
 Volume
 Shape
 Specific Physical properties of solid
matter
 Texture
 Lustre
 Brittleness
 Elastic nature
 Applications of properties of solid state
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Term- Module3 Our solar system
1 From Universe to Our  Components of the solar system (the
Home Sun, the Earth and other planets, dwarf
planets, natural satellites, comets,
asteroids, and meteoroids)
 Earth's place in the Universe:
 How is Earth different from other
members of the Solar System
 Physical characteristics of components
of solar system
 The bodies in space that emit light
(e.g., stars) and those that reflect light
(e.g., moons and planets)
The Earth’s Nature
 Earth’s interior
 Types of spheres
Weather, Climate and Natural Disasters
 Weather
 different types
 factors that affect the weather
 Climate
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 factors that affect the climate (for a
certain location, whole Earth)
 Weather data
 Apparatus to measure weather
 Introduction to common natural
disasters
 Introduction to natural resources
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Term- Module4 Force  Apply forces according to the needs correctly.
2 Force & Energy  Different ways of applying force
 Push & Pull
 Tearing / Twisting
 Lifting
Energy  Accept the importance of sustainable utilization of energy
 Energy does work sources.
 Forms of energy
 Electrical
 Chemical
 Sound
 Thermal
 Identify the importance of light for the existence of living
 Energy sources and their uses
world.
 Sun
 Biomass
 Fossil fuels
 Wind
 Hydropower
 Use optical devices appropriately.
 Sea waves
 Tidal waves
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 Geothermal
 Nuclear
 Light and vision  Differentiate different sounds in day-to-day life for
 How we see responsible use of sound.
 Need of light
 Sources of light
 Luminous and non-luminous objects
 Transparent, translucent and
opaque media
 Ray of light
 Beam of light
 Rectilinear propagation of light
 Uses of light
 Sight
 Other uses (Illumination, Signalling,
Communication, Medical purposes,
Entertainment,
Photosynthesis)
 Hydropower
 Sea waves
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 Tidal waves
 Geothermal
 Nuclear
Light and vision
 How we see
 Need of light
 Sources of light
 Luminous objects and non-luminous
objects
 Transparent, translucent and opaque
media
 Properties of light
 Ray of light
 Beam of light
 Rectilinear propagation of light
 Uses of light
 Sight
 Other uses (Illumination,
Signalling, Communication,
Medical purposes, Entertainment,
Food production in plants)
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Sound and hearing
 Sound as the sensation received by
hearing organs/ear
 Sounds in environment

Term- Module 5 Major constituents in Food

2 Transforming matter for  Carbohydrate (Starch)
Living  Lipids
 Proteins
Digestion in human
 Ingestion
 Digestion
 Absorption
 Assimilation
 Ejection
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Basic structure and functions of the
human digestive system
 Buccal cavity
 Pharynx
 Oesophagus
 Stomach
 Small intestine
 Large intestine
 Accessory glands
Communicable diseases
 Diarrhoea
 Typhoid
 Cholera
 Constipation
 Gastritis
 Typhoid
Non-communicable diseases
 Obesity (abdominal fat)
 Malnutrition
 Vitamin deficiencies
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 Gastritis
 Piles
 Cancers in digestive system (Cancer
screening)
Good habits to maintain the healthy
digestive system
Term- Module-6  Observations and Measurement 
2 Practicing Science-I  Mass
 Length
 Time
 Volume
 Temperature
 Current Electricity
 Density
 Direction
 Laboratory equipment
 Balances (Triple beam, Four beam,
Spring and Digital)
 Meter ruler/ measuring tape
 Stop watch
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 Thermometers
 Ammeter
 Galvanometer
 Voltmeter
 Multimeter
 Beaker
 Measuring Cylinder
 Pipettes
 Burettes
 Volumetric flask
 Hydrometer
 Anemometer
 Wind vane
 Compass
 Microscopes (Compound and Hand
lens)
 Telescope
 Binocular
 Laboratory safety symbols and
procedures- Personal safety, Instrument
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safety and basic first aid
 Scientific process skills- Observations
Term Module-7
3 Heat & Temperature Heat & Temperature  Use the knowledge of heat to fulfil human needs
 Sources of heat productively.
 Generation of heat
 Temperature
 Measuring temperature
 Thermometer and units of temperature
 Safety procedures for using heating
appliances and handling hot materials
 Constructs simple electrical circuits according to the needs.
Electricity Electricity
 Introduction of simple electric circuits,
their components and symbols(wires,
switch, bulb / LED, resistor,
cell/battery)
 Simple circuit diagrams
Magnets
 Conductors and insulators
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Magnets  Use magnets effectively by identifying properties of
 Magnetic effect magnets.
 Magnetic poles
 Attraction/repulsion
 Permanent magnets
 Electromagnets
 Types of magnets
 Field patterns of bar magnets
 Earth magnetism and compass
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Term- Module-8
3 Specific Properties of liquid  Properties of liquid
state matter and their  Flowing ability
applications  Transparency
 Volatility
 Colour
 Mass of equal volume
 Properties of water
 As a solvent
 As a coolant
 Acids, bases and neutral substances
 Identification of acids and bases using
natural indicators and Litmus papers
 Applications of acids and bases in day-
to-day life.
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3 Practicing Science-II  Developing models for the given
challenge
 Group challenge
 Building tall towers
 Building stable bridges
 Candle sea saw
 Individual challenge
 Water car
 Water rocket
 Electric car (Electricity from
lime and copper-zinc plates)
 Career openings related to science
and technology
 Locally existing
 International
 Beyond 2050
 Your scientist
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Term-1 Module 1  Classification of organisms
 Classification of animals
 Invertebrates
 Vertebrates
 Classification of invertebrates
 Cnidaria
 Nematoda
 Annelida
 Mollusca
 Arthropoda
 Echinodermata
 Classification of vertebrates
 Pisces
 Reptilia
 Amphibia
 Aves
 Mammalia
 Diversity of plants
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 Roots
 Stems
 Leaves
 Flowers
 Fruits and seeds
 Classification of plants
 Flowering
 Monocots
 Dicots
 Non-flowering
 Micro organisms
 Bacteria
 Cyanobacteria
 Fungi
 Viruses
 Importance of plants, animals and
microorganisms
 Applications
 Harmful effects
 Nomenclature
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Term-1 Module 2  Particle nature of matter 
 The arrangement of particles in solid,
Examination of the matter liquid and gas
with the properties  Physical properties of matter in relation
to arrangement of particles
 Volume
 Shape
 Density
 Compressibility
 Factors affecting the physical changes of
matter
 Temperature
 Physical Changes
 Melting
 Freezing
 Sublimation
 Vaporization
 Condensation
● Classification of matter based on
chemical composition
 Pure substances
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 Elements (metals and non-
metals)
 Compounds
 Identification of metals and non-metals
 Sonority
 Luster
 Malleability
 Ductility
 Conductivity (thermal and electrical)
 Applications of the properties of metals
and non-metals in day today activities

Term-1 Module 3
Earth Moves, the Earth’s Rotation and revolution
Environment &  What happens as Earth goes around the
Ecosystem Dynamics Sun?
 What happens as the Moon goes around
Earth?
 Occurrence of Day and night
 Occurrence of seasonal changes
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 Why we don’t experience seasons in
locality?
 Occurrence of phases of moon
 Important incidents associated with solar
system
 Solar eclipses
 Lunar eclipses
 Tides
Atmosphere
 Air composition
 Air pollution
Biosphere
 Environmental balance
 Biotic and abiotic factors in the
environment
 Interactions of biosphere (interactions
between biotic and abiotic factors)
Hydrosphere
 Distribution of water (% of sea,
groundwater, snow,) SL and Global
context
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 Water Cycle
 Water Pollution, prevention and
conservation
Lithosphere
 Structure and composition
 Composition of soil
 Introduction to Rocks and Minerals
 Main types of Rocks
 Soil & land pollution, prevention and
conservation
Natural resources
 Renewable and non-renewable resources
Natural disasters
 Types: Natural/Man-made
 Occurrence
 Interior and surface processes
 Severe weather events
 What is
Disaster/Hazard/Risk/Vulnerability
 Factors: Locations, magnitudes and
frequencies
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 Forecast future catastrophic events
2 Module 4
Force Diagrammatic Representation of Force
 Magnitude  Apply forces according to the needs correctly.
 Direction
 Point of application
 Diagrammatic representation of force
(with the idea of cross-sectional view of
the object the forces are being marked)
 Effect on object with respect to the
magnitude, direction and point of action
of the force
Energy transformation
Energy  Mechanical energy
 Kinetic energy
 Potential energy
 Energy transformation
 Law of conservation of energy

Formation of shadows and images

Light  Use energy transformations effectively.
 Formation of shadows
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 Solar eclipse
 Lunar eclipse
 Formation of images
 Plane mirror
 Uses of plane mirrors
Generation and propagation of sound
 Generation of sound by the vibration of
strings and rods, diaphragms and air
Sound columns
 Propagation of sound
 As a wave motion
 Investigate the formation of shadows and images.
 Speed of waves in different media

 Generate sounds by using suitable instruments according to the

need.
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Module 5
Sense the world  Senses
 Vision
 Hearing
 Smell
 Taste
 Touch and Pain
 Basic structure of the human eye
 Lens
 Iris
 Pupil
 Cornea
 Sclera
 Choroid
 Retina
 Basic structure of the human ear
 Pinna
 Auditory canal
 Tympanic membrane
 Malleus
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 Incus
 Stapes
 Cochlea
 Semi-circular canal
 Auditory nerve
 Basic structure of Olfactory receptors
 Basic structure of taste buds
 Touch and pain receptors
 Practicing good habits to maintain the
healthy sensory structures
 Communicable diseases
 Conjunctivitis
 Ear infections
 Non-communicable diseases
 Hearing defects
 Defects in Vision- Near and far
sightedness
 Cataract
 Glaucoma
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Module 6  Introduction of electric circuits, 
Practicing science at their components and their symbols
Home  Wires
 Switch
 Bulb
 Cell/Battery
 Ammeter
 Conductors and insulators
 Simple electronic and electrical
components
 Diodes
 LED
 Resistors
 LDR
 Home appliances- Radio, Television,
Steam irons, washing machines,
Refrigerators, Air conditioners, Vacuum
cleaners/ blowers, water pumps
 Scientific approach
 Impact of surface color on heat
absorption.
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 Impact of material, environmental
factors and usage on corrosion at
home.
 Impact of heat on spoilage of food
Term 3 Module 7
Heat Transference of heat
 Conduction  Use transference of heat effectively.
 Convection
 Radiation
 Land breeze and sea breeze
Electric sources Electric sources
 Chemical cell
 Dynamo
 Solar cell
Static electricity
 AC generators
Static electricity  Identify electric sources.

 Charging an object
 Attraction and repulsion
 Electric charges
 Positive charges
 Negative charges
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 Lightning  Identify phenomena related to static electricity.
Module 8
Chemical Reactions  Chemical Reactions
 Introduction to chemical changes
 Evidences for chemical changes
 Reactants Products
 Chemical reactions in day to day life
 Tarnishing of metal
 Combustion
 Neutralization
 Acids, Bases and Salts
 Identification of acids and bases
using common acid base indicators
 Identification of acids, bases and salts
by using indicators in the laboratory
 Occurrence of some common acids,
bases and alkalis
 Reaction between acids and alkali –
neutralization (word equations only)
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Module 9
Practicing Science at Develop a model for the given challenge
Home II  Group challenge
 Simple calling bell/ alarm circuit
using a timer
 A device that either reflects or
absorbs sound
 A day to day application using IR
sensors
 Individual challenge
 A basic remote control for a device.
 Cooling and heating devices for
domestic purpose
 Science for Profession
 Locally existing
 International
 Beyond 2050
 Your scientist
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1 Module1  Cell as the basic unit of life 
Building blocks of Life  Usage of Microscopes
 Simple microscope
 Compound microscope
 Electron microscope
 Cellular organization
 Prokaryotic
 Eukaryotic
 Plant cell
 Animal cell
 Role of cellular structures
 Cell wall
 Cell membrane
 Nucleus
 cytoplasm
 Mitochondrion
 Chloroplast
 Golgi apparatus
 Endoplasmic reticulum
 Ribosomes
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 Vacuoles
 Movements of substances into and
out of the cell
 Passive: Diffusion and osmosis
 Active transport
 Organizational levels of life
 Cell
 Tissue
 Organ
 Organ system
 Organism
Module 2  Particle Model 
 Dalton’s atomic theory
 Periodic table
 Chemical symbols of elements
(Atomic number 1 to 20 and Cu,
Zn, Fe, Pb, Hg)
 Introduction of the Periodic table and
draw up to atomic number 20)
 Positions of metals, non-metals and
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metalloids (limited elements of
atomic number up to 20)
 Molecules
 Homoatomic molecules (H2, O2,
N2, O3, Cl2)
 Heteroatomic molecules (HCl,
CO2, H2O, NH3, CH4)
 Mixtures
 Solute
 Solvent
 Homogeneous mixtures
 Heterogeneous mixtures
 Separation of mixtures
 Mechanical methods
 Simple distillation
Module 3
Explore space & the Constellations and Satellites
Environment  Introduction to telescope
 Parts of a telescope
 Application
 Constellation components and their
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important features
 Satellites
 Types of satellites (Natural and
Artificial)
 Applications
Space exploration
 Benefits
 How humans meet their basic
biological needs in the space?
 Social and environmental cost
 Advance technological tools and
devices needed for space exploration
Atmosphere
 Stratification of atmosphere, their
characteristics and importance
Biosphere
 Cycle of Matter and Energy Transfer
in Ecosystems
 Food related interactions
 Mode of nutrition
 Tropic levels and flow of energy
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Hydrosphere
 Water as natural resource
 Role of water in Earth’s processes
 Different strategies to reduce water
pollution (as an individual,
community and globally)
Lithosphere
 Rock weathering
 Occurrence of rock weathering
 Factors that stimulate rock
weathering
 Rock cycle
Natural Disasters
 Floods and droughts
 Tropical Cyclones
 Lightening accidents
 Occurrence
 Factors affecting
 Effects
 Global and Sri Lankan context
 Prevention, preparedness and
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mitigation
Natural resources
 Overexploitation of resources
Biodiversity
 Biodiversity and Humans
 Ecosystem services
 Importance
 Threats
 Natural and built environment
 Man-made ecosystems in Sri Lanka
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2 Motion Motion  Use terms related to motion to describe different types of
 Distance motions.
 Displacement
 Vector quantities and scalar quantities
 Speed

 Average speed

Light
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Reflection of light
 Diffuse reflection
 Regular reflection  Understand how the reflection of light occurs.
 Laws of reflection
 Characteristics of the images formed by
a plane mirror
 Ray diagrams
Module 5  The respiratory process- 
Exchange of substances  inspiration (inhaling)
 expiration (exhaling)
 Basic structure of the human
respiratory system:
 Nose
 Pharynx
 Larynx
 Trachea
 Lungs
 Basic function of the human
respiratory system related to its
structure
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 Practicing good habits to maintain the
respiratory system properly
 Human Circulation
 The basic functioning of the
human circulatory system
 Components of the human
circulatory system
 Blood circulation:
 The heart
 Arteries
 Arterioles
 Veins
 Venules
 Capillaries
 blood (the composition, different
types of blood cells and platelets)
 Lymphatic circulation(lung
capacity and cardiac endurance)
 Blood clotting and wound healing
 Blood transfusion
 Blood grouping
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 Communicable diseases
 Pneumonia
 Heart infection
 Non-communicable diseases
 Asthma
 Smoking related disorders
 Pulmonary hypertension
 Asbestosis
 Silicosis
 Hypertension
 Atherosclerosis
 Cardiac arrest
 Thrombosis
 Stroke
 Varicose
 Cancers (by pass and
stenting)
Module 6
Practicing Science in  Techniques for Sample Collection
Environment - I and Preservation
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 Environmental impacts on
 Pest management
 Weed management
 Vector management against
vector borne diseases
 Scientific approach
 Different types of soil, their
structures and properties
 Quality of water from any three
selected local water reservoirs
 Air qualities of three given
surroundings
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3 Heat Changes of state  Understand that the changes of state occur due to heat.
 Boiling
 Fusion
 Evaporation
Magnets Applications of permanent magnets

Current Electricity Quantities related tocurrent electricity  Investigate the applications of permanent magnets.
 Potential difference
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 Electric current
 Resistance  Constructs electrical circuits according to the needs.
 Connection of cells and bulbs
 Series
 Parallel
 Safety and economic uses of
electrical appliances at home
environment
 Current controlling
components
 Switches
 Fixed resistors
 Variable resistors
 Rheostat
 LDR
Module 8  Electrochemistry 
 Electrolytes
 Non-Electrolytes
 Electrochemical cell
 Simple cell
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 Dry cell
 Electrolysis
 Electroplating
 Combustion
 Factors necessary for combustion
 Fire triangle
 Products of the combustion of
fuels (CO2, H2O)
 Fire extinguishers
 Environmental impacts of
combustion
Module 9
Practicing Science in  Develop a model for the given
Environment – II challenge
 Group challenge
 A device for pest/ vector
control
 A water filter towards better
purification
 A model house using Green
Building concept considering
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optimum use of energy, light
and air
 Individual challenge
 A solution to improve
lighting and ventilation of an
identified section of a house
for poor lighting and
ventilation
 A value-added product using
non-degradable used
materials
 Science for Profession-
 Locally existing
 International
 Beyond 2050
 Your scientist
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1 Module 1
Survival for sustained life  Adaptations
 Adaptations of animals to different
environments
 Feeding
 Protection
 Heat
 Habitat
 Reproduction
 Adaptations of plants to different
environments
 Transpiration
 Plant growth and development
 Auxins
 Gibberelins
 Cytokinines
 Responses to stimuli in Plants
 Trophic movements
 Nastic movements
 Common adaptations on plants and
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animals.
 Interactions among organisms-
nutrition, reproduction,
locomotion, defence, habitat
 Adaptations in structure for
exchange of materials
 Alveoli
 Blood capillaries
 Root hair
 Villi
Module 2
Part I  Sub atomic particles
Atomic Structure  Electrons
 Protons
 Neutrons
 Atomic number
 Mass number
 Isotopes
 Electronic configuration
Part II
 Valency
Materials
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 Chemical formulae
 Ceramics
 Composite materials (Porcelain,
pottery, glass)
 Nano materials, their properties
(Graphene)
 Environmental impacts of above
materials
Module 3
Earth’s Origin, Its Origin and evolution of the Universe
Environment & Bio- and the Earth
Diversity  Origin of the Universe
 Theories (Big bang theory and
others)
 Origin of Earth
 Introduction to tectonic plate
and plate tectonics
 Continental drift & sea floor
spreading
Atmosphere
 Air pollutants
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 Industrial emissions: Greenhouse
gases
 Greenhouse Effect
 Global warming
Biosphere
 Organizational levels of biosphere
 Interdependent Relationships in
Ecosystems (Competitive, Predatory
interactions,mutually beneficial,
diseases)
Hydrosphere
 Water pollution (surface and
groundwater)
 Pollutants- Point & non-point
 Social, environmental &
economic impact
 prevention and conservation
Lithosphere
 Common rocks and minerals in Sri
Lanka
 Importance of rocks and minerals
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 Gems
 Sustainable use of rocks and minerals
Natural disasters
 Earthquakes
 Landslides
 Volcanic eruptions
 Tsunamis
 Wild fires
 Occurrence
 Factors affecting
 Effects
 Global and Sri Lankan context
 Prevention, preparedness and
mitigation
Natural resources
 Sustainable usage of resources
Biodiversity conservation
 Preserving bio diversity
 Ex-situ and In-situ
 Invasive species
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 Extinction of species
 IUCN classification
 Protection of endangered and threaten
species
Term Module x (extra module) Should be a common module for Biology,
2 Chemistry and Physics
Scientific method & Scientific method  Use scientific method in problem solving.
Laboratory measuring  Basic steps in scientific method
instruments  Limitations of scientific method
 Designing, carrying out and reporting
three sample experiments using
scientific method  Take measurements accurately by selecting appropriate
Laboratory Measuring Instruments instruments.
 Metre ruler
 Spring balance / Newton balance
 Triple beam balance
 Electronic balance
 Stop watch
 Stop clock
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Module 4
Turning effect of force Turning effect of force
 Moment of force  Quantify the turning effect of the force.
 Moment of couple of forces
Motion Motion
 Velocity

 Average velocity
 Lay a foundation for analyzing motion on the basis of principles

of physics.

 Constant velocity
 Acceleration

 Acceleration due to gravity

 Mass and weight
Pressure
 Graphsof motion
 Distance-time(d-t) graphs
 Displacement-time (s-t) graphs
Pressure
 Visualize relevant situations related to rectilinear motion
 Factors affecting on pressure
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 through graphs of motion.

 Atmosphericpressure

 Use the principles and laws related to pressure in scientific work

and daily pursuits.
Module 5
Protection, displacement and  Protection, displacement and excretion
excretion  Protection and displacement
 Protection
 Immunity-External barriers,
antigen, antibody, immunization
 Displacement
 The basic structure of the human
skeletal system
 The axial skeletal system- skull
and the spinal cord-Basic
structure)
 The appendicular skeleton
system- The for limb and the
hind limbs
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 Role of skeletal muscles in
displacement (lower and upper
limb)
 Excretion
 Basic structure of the human skin
 Basic structure of the human
kidney
 Basic structure of lungs (grade 8-
link)Practicing good habits towards
maintaining healthy excretion,
protection and displacement.
 Communicable diseases
 Infections related to skin
 Urinary tract and Kidney
 Non-communicable disease
 Kidney failure
 Nephritis
 Kidney stones
 CKDu
 Autoimmune diseases,
 Allergies
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Module 6
Emerging technologies and  Robotics and automation
smart world I  Nuclear Physics
 Bio Technology
 Nano technology
 Electronics for Life- Solar cell and
basic circuits.
 Technology in Agriculture and
fisheries
 Tracking devices
 Laser
 Scientific approach
 Real life problem areas with
desperate need of technology
integration

Term Module 7
3 Light Refraction of light 
 Refraction at an interface  Apply the principles of refraction of light for daily pursuits.
 Refraction by a glass block
 Refraction by a prism
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 Dispersion caused by a prism
 Rainbow
Electromagnetic waves  Mirage
Electromagnetic waves
 Electromagnetic spectrum
Heat  Uses
Thermal expansion
 Expansion of solid  Inquire about electromagnetic waves.

 Expansion of liquids
 Expansion of gases
 Anomalous expansion of water
Current Electricity
(qualitatively)

Fundamental principles and laws of

 Use the principles of thermal expansion appropriately.
current electricity
 Electric current
 Electron flow and conventional current
 Unit of current
 Use of ammeter to measure the current
 Potential difference
 Unit of potential difference
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 Use of voltmeter to measure the
potential difference
Radiation  Effects of electricity
 Heating effect
 Lighting effect
 Magnetic effect
 Chemical effect  Uses electrical measuring instruments accurately and

Radioactivity protectively.

 Natural radioactivity  Manipulate the physical quantities related to current electricity

 Three types of emission (α, β, γ) wherever appropriate.

 Uses of radioactivity  Inquire about radioactivity to fulfill human needs.

Module 8  Law of conservation of mass 

 Balancing equations
 Thermal Decomposition of KMnO4,
CaCO3, NaHCO3, H2O2
 Metals with O2
 Acid base reactions
 Acid- Metal
 Acid -carbonate
 Reversible and irreversible reactions
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 Production, collection,
identification O2, H2 and CO2

Module 9
Emerging technologies and  Develop a model for the given
smart world II challenge
 Group challenge
 Proposals to integrate
emerging new technologies in
resolving day to day
challenges or else to improve
existing productivity
 Individual challenge
 A model or device as a
solution for anidentified real-
life problem.
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 Science for Profession
 Locally existing
 International
 Beyond 2050
 Your scientist
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Term Module Content Module Outcomes
1 Module1  Trapping energy for life from sun 
Energy for life light
 Respiration- energy relationship in
metabolic process, ATP
 Transforming Energy into action.
 Metabolism
 Substrates: Carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids
 Role of enzymes
 Supply for metabolic activities.
 Transport- plant and animals
 Circulation and excretion in
animals
 Transport of water, minerals and
food in plants- transpiration, root
pressure, guttation
Module 2
Part I
Scientific findings about  Introduction of Modern periodic
Periodic table table (long form)
 Construct Periodic table (elements 1-
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20)
 Patterns seen in the periodic table
 Metallic and non-metallic
properties
 Metals
 Metalloids
 Non-metals
Part II  First Ionization energy
Quantification of elements  Electro negativity
and compounds
 Acidic basic and amphoteric
nature of oxides
 Chemical calculations
 Atomic mass unit
 Relative atomic mass
 Relative formula mass
 Mole
 Molar mass
 Avogadro constant
Module 3
Contemporary Biosphere
Environmental Issues
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 Ecological pyramids
 Changes caused by natural
processes (fluctuations in
populations of living organisms;
weather and climate)
 Imbalances in ecosystems due to
human activities
 Stewardship in Ecosystems
(importance of humans to
maintain its stability)
Environmental Pollutants
 Different types of pollutants
 Sources (point, non-point)
 Effects
Scientific basis of common global
issues:
 Air-related global issues:
 Climate change
 Ozone Depletion
 Global warming (a brief
account)
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 Acid rains
 Photochemical smog
 Land related global issues
 Deforestation
 Land desertification
 Mining
 Water-related global issues
 Eutrophication
 Groundwater contamination
 Coastal and Marine pollution
 Bio-magnification
 Epidemics
 Occurrence
 Factors affecting (natural and
anthropogenic interventions)
 Effects
 Global and Sri Lankan context
 Mitigation
Term Gr 10 Module 4
2 Force Newton’s laws of motion
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 Newton’s laws of motion
 Newton’s first law of motion  Use Newton’s laws of motion to analyze the motion of a body.
 Newton’s second law of motion

 Newton’s third law of motion
 Introducing free body force diagrams
 Momentum,
Friction
 Nature of friction and its application
 Static friction
 Limiting friction
 The factors affecting the limiting
frictional force
 Dynamic friction
 Investigate the nature and uses of friction.
Resultant of force
 Resultant of two collinear forces
 Resultant of two parallel forces
 Resultant of two inclined forces
Equilibrium of forces
 Equilibrium under two forces
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 Centre of gravity
 Equilibrium under three forces
 Parallel forces
 Non-parallel forces

 Predict the combined effect of several forces applied on an

object.

 Manipulate the conditions necessary to keep a body in

equilibrium.

Module 5
Coordination and Human Coordination and homeostasis
reproduction (human nervous system and hormones)
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 Nervous coordination (main
functions of brain and spinal cord
 Reflex action and reflex arc
 Peripheral nervous system-
autonomic nervous system
 Chemical coordination
 Homeostasis
Human reproduction
 The basic structure and the function
of the female reproductive system-
ovaries, oviduct, uterus and vagina
 The basic structure and the function
of the male reproductive system-
penis, urethra, testis, scrotum,
prostate gland, seminal vesicle
 The menstrual cycle and its
hormonal regulation
 The process of fertilization and
implantation
 Assisted reproductive technologies
 Communicable diseases
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 Sexually transmitted diseases
(Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, herpes,
AIDS)
 Non-communicable diseases
 Schizorphenia,
 Anxiety and depression,
 Thyrodism
 Parkinson
 Cancers
Module 6
Science and Technology in  Technologies in Traditional practices
Sri Lanka and Infrastructures- Agriculture,
Medical and Industry
 Techniques related to Industrial
practices and day to day life
 Separation methods
 Solvent extraction
 Fractional distillation
 Steam distillation
 Crystallization
 Recrystallization
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 Chromatography
 Centrifugation
 Electrical safety - house wiring and
Charging a Car battery
 Value addition to the remaining
 Green technologies
 Current status of Sri Lanka on
adapting emerging new technologies
Term Module 7
3 Hydrostatic pressure Hydrostatic pressure
 Sinking & floating  Use the principles and laws of hydrostatics to realize activities
 Up-thrust related to sinking, floating and pressure.
 Archimedes’ principle
Work, energy and power  Hydrometer
Work, energy and power
 Work

 Mechanical energy  Consume and transform mechanical energy productively.

 Kinetic energy

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 Potential energy
 Gravitational potential energy

 Elastic potential energy
Simple machines  Law of conservation of
mechanical energy
 Power
 Efficiency
Simple machines
 Levers
 Classes oflevers
 Inclined plane
 Wheel and axel
 Pulleys
 Mechanical advantage
 Velocity ratio
 Efficiency
 Use the appropriate simple machines to make jobs easy.

Module 8
Part I  Primary interactions
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Chemical bonds  Ionic bonds
 Covalent bonds
 Properties of ionic compounds
covalent compounds
 Dot and cross diagram
 Metallic bonds
 Secondary
interactions(Intermolecular bonds)
 Polarity of bonds
 Hydrogen bonds
Part II
 Shape of simple molecules (BeCl2,
Chemical Reactions
AlCl3,CH4, H2O only)

 Reactivity of metals
 Activity series
 Extraction of metals
 Iron
 Type of chemical reactions
 Combination
 Decomposition
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 Single displacement
 Double displacement
 Heat changes associated in reactions
 Exothermic
 Endothermic
 Energy level diagrams for reactions
 Determination of heat changes
associated with reactions
Module 9
Current electricity Current electricity  Apply fundamental principles and laws of current electricity in
 Electric source and electromotive force consuming electricity in day-to-day life.
(emf)
 Resistance and resistors
 Factors affecting resistance
 Length of the conductor
 Cross sectional area of the
conductor
 Resistivity of the material
 Resistor colour code
 Ohm’s law
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 Combination of resistors
 Equivalence resistance of series
combination
 Equivalence resistance of parallel
combination
Electrical energyand power  Consumes electrical energy productively.
 Electrical energy and power
 Energy dissipation of an electrical
appliance

 Power of an electrical appliance

 Principle of house wiring circuit

 Safety precautions
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1 Module1  Reproduction in plants 
 Asexual reproduction
 Natural vegetative propagation
 Artificial vegetative propagation
 Sexual reproduction
 Heredity
 Key concepts in Genetics:
Genes, chromosomes
(homologous and non-
homologous), proteins, role of
Mendel (Factors, alleles,
characters, traits, gametes,
homozygous, heterozygous).
 Cell division
 Mitosis
 Meiosis: independent
assortment and crossovers
 Sex determination in humans
 Genetic diseases and
disorders
 Genetic Counselling
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 Heredity towards evolution
 Evolution of life
 Theories of evolution
 Theory of Lamarck
 Theory of Darwin
 Neo Darwinism
 Inheritance of resistance
 Antibiotic resistance
 Pesticide resistance
Module 2
Composition matter and  Solubility
interactions  Factors affecting solubility
Part I  Temperature
 Pressure
 Nature of solute
 Nature of solvent
 Composition of mixtures
 Mass fraction
 Volume Fraction
 Composition by m/v
Part II
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 Composition by
n/v(Concentration)

 Organic compounds
 Occurrence of organic compounds
 Pharmaceuticals
 Petroleum products
 Essential oils
 Bio molecules
 Paints
 Agrochemicals
 Cosmetics
 Narcotics
 Hydrocarbons
 Alkane
 Alkene
 Alkyne(acetylene)
 Alcohol
 Methanol
 Ethanol
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 Natural and artificial polymers
 Monomer
 Polymer
 Polymerization
 Polymers derived from alkenes and
derivatives of alkenes
 Polythene
 PVC
 Teflon
 Rubber
 Uses of polymers
 Environmental effects of organic
polymers
Module 3
Natural Resources & Initiatives Natural Resources: Renewable and non-
for contemporary environmental renewable energy sources
challenges  Different renewable and non-
renewable energy sources types, their
strengths ad limitations
 Conventional and alternative energy
types
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 Uneven distribution of resources
(local and global context)
 Impact of energy use for Earth’s
future
 Environmental and economic impacts
of using conventional and alternative
forms of energy
 Increase of human population and
per-capita natural resource
consumption
 Sustainable use of natural resources
 Sustainable consumption
Scientific solutions to contemporary
environmental challenges
 Sustainable forestry and agriculture
 Pest management
 Organic farming
 Pollinator-friendly garden design
 Indoor microgreensand sprouts
production
 Agroforestry
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 Maintaining biodiversity in
urban landscapes
 Reduction and Management of waste
 Solid waste Management
 Landfills and incineration
 5R concept
 Waste water treatment
techniques
 Drinking water purification
 Green concepts& technologies
 Technologies to reduce heat loss:
green roofs etc.
 Energy efficient buildings
 Food Mileage, Ecological
Footprints (Carbon and water)
 Green transportation
 Cleaner production
Indigenous knowledge on Sustainable
Initiatives
 Climate forecasting
 Agriculture
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 Water, land and soil conservation

Term
2 Module 4 Graphs of motion
Motion  Velocity- time (v-t) graphs  Lay a foundation for analyzing motion graphically.

Waves General properties of waves

 Transverse waves
 Longitudinal waves  Analyze the general properties of waves on the basis of
 Physical quantities related to wave physics.
motion
 Frequency
 Wavelength
 Speed
Sound
 Amplitude

Sound waves
 Propagation of sound waves
 Use the concepts and principles related to sound waves to
 Speed of sound
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 Musical Instruments broaden the range of sensitivity of human.
 Characteristics of sound  Produce and propagate sound by considering
Light  Audible range of the sound characteristics of sound.
 Infra-sound and ultra-sound
 Echo
Geometrical optics
 Reflection
 Curved mirrors
 Terms related to curved mirrors  Apply the principles of geometrical optics for daily

 Images formed by curved mirrors pursuits effectively.

 Convex mirrors
 Concave mirrors
 Refraction
 Refraction through plane surface
 Rarer medium and denser medium
 Laws of refraction
 Refractive index
 Critical angle and total internal
reflection
 Images formed by
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lenses(diverging/converging)
 Convex lens
 Concave lens
 Simple microscope
Module 5
Part I  Electrochemical cells
Electrochemistry  Oxidation
 Reduction
 Anode
 Cathode
 Overall reactions
Part II  Applications of electro chemical
cell
 Rechargeable batteries
 Electrolysis
 Copper sulphate solution
 Acidulated water
 Molten sodium chloride
 Aqueous sodium chloride
 Uses of electrolysis
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 Electroplating
 Extraction of Na(Down cell)
 Corrosion
 Rusting of Iron
 Prevention of corrosion
Module 6
Part I  Reaction nature and their speed
Rate of reactions  Factors affecting to the rate of the
reaction
 Temperature
 Concentration/ Pressure
 Physical nature
 Catalyst (A.E)
 Manipulating rate of reactions in day
Part II to day life
 Chemical properties of acids and
bases
 Strong acids and bases
 Weak acids and bases
 pH scale
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 Acid base indicators
 Neutralization reactions
 Products of neutralization
reactions
 Salts
 Applications of acids, bases and salts
Term Module 7
3 Electromagnetism Electromagnetism  Use the laws and rules in Electromagnetic induction in
 Magnetic effect of electric current scientific work and daily pursuits.
 Direction of magnetic field
 Factors affecting the strength of
magnetic field
 Uses of magnetic effect
 Force acting on a current carrying
conductor in a magnetic field
 The direction of the force
 Factors affecting the magnitude
of force
 Uses of magnetic force
 dc motor
 Speaker
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 Electromagnetic induction
 Electromotive force (emf)
induced across a conductor
 Factors affecting the magnitude
of the emf
 Direction of induced current
 Uses of electromagnetic
induction
 Bicycle dynamo
 Dynamic microphone
 Alternating current
generator (ac generator)
 Alternating current
 Transformer
 Step-up
 Step-down
Module 8 ??????????????
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Module 9

Thermal physics Heat exchange  Use the knowledge of thermal physics to fulfil
 Heat capacity human needs and for scientific work productively.
 Specific heat capacity
 Amount of heat exchange

Heat exchange in change of states

 Fusion
 Vaporization
 Evapouration
 Latent heat of fusion
 Latent heat of vaporization
Electronics
 Simple calculations using,
 Use the knowledge of electronics in day- to- day
activities and scientific works.
Electronics
 Semiconductors
 Intrinsic semiconductor
 Extrinsic semiconductors
 n- type
 p – type
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 Junction diode
 Structure of a diode
 Action of a diode
 Various types of diodes and uses
 Rectifier diodes
 Half waverectification
 Full waverectification
 LED
 Photo diode
 Solar cell
 Transistor
 Structure of a transistor
 Uses of transistors
 Signal amplification
 Switching
 Integrated circuits
 External view
 Circuit symbols
 Connecting terminals
 Uses of ICs