Unicus Global Science Olympiad Class 7 Syllabus

Class 7

1. Content Domain: Physics

Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer

1. Temperature: measurement, scales, and conversion
2. Modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation
3. Factors influencing heat transfer rates (temperature difference, area of contact, mass, type of material)
4. Effects of heat on different materials
5. Introduction to latent heat and specific heat

Dynamics of Mass and Motion

1. Mass, weight, and density: measurement, units, and applications
2. Types of motion: linear, circular, and periodic
3. Measurement of motion: speed, velocity, and acceleration
4. Distance-time graphs (calculation of speed using distance-time graphs)

Electricity and its Effects

1. Basics of electric current and circuitry (electrical components and circuits)
2. Conductors and insulators
3. Series and parallel circuits and their differences
4. Effects of electric current

Properties of Light: Reflection and Refraction

1. Laws governing reflection and refraction
2. Optical devices and their applications
3. Image formation by plane and spherical mirrors
4. Dispersion of light

Sound

1. Introduction to sound: properties, propagation, and behavior
2. Sources of sound
3. Phenomenon of echo and its applications
4. Applications of sound in various fields, including music, communication, and technology
5. Noise and its impact on the environment/human health

2. Content Domain: Chemistry

Structure of an Atom

1. Introduction to subatomic particles
2. Atomic mass and atomic number
3. Introduction to chemical bonding

Atoms and Ions

1. Chemical formulae and reactions

Acids, Bases, and Salts

1. Characteristics and uses of acids and bases
2. Classification of acids and bases
3. Indicators
4. pH scale and its significance
5. Neutralization reactions and their applications
6. Common salt compounds and their uses

Physical and Chemical Transformations

1. Identifying physical and chemical changes
2. Examples of physical changes: melting, freezing, boiling
3. Examples of chemical changes: rusting, burning, cooking

3. Content Domain: Biology

Adaptations to Environmental Conditions

1. How organisms adapt to different climates
2. Behavioral and physical adjustments to environmental challenges
3. Examples of environmental adaptations in animals

Nutritional Processes in Living Organisms

1. Photosynthesis in plants
2. Types of animal nutrition: herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores
3. Digestive systems and nutrient absorption in animals
4. Diet-related diseases

Respiration and Gas Exchange

1. Breathing mechanisms in organisms
2. Respiratory structures and their functions
3. Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
4. Respiratory disorders and preventive measures

Plant Reproduction

1. Methods of reproduction in plants: sexual and asexual
2. Structure and function of flowers in reproduction
3. Pollination processes and mechanisms
4. Strategies for seed dispersal

4. Content Domain: Environmental Science

Understanding Air and Atmosphere

1. Atmosphere: composition and layers
2. Introduction to air pressure: measurement, interactions, and applications
3. Expansion and contraction of air with temperature changes
4. Relationship between pressure and wind
5. Uneven heating and wind currents
6. Sea and land breezes

Storms and Cyclones

1. Types of storms: thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes
2. Cyclones: hurricanes, typhoons
3. Factors leading to storms and cyclones: convection, humidity, instability
4. Impact of storms: flooding, wind damage, preparedness measures

Weather vs. Climate

1. Basics of weather and climate
2. Factors affecting climate: latitude, altitude, ocean currents
3. Climate change: causes, impacts, and potential solutions