Annual Calendar for Grade VII Science (NCERT - India)
(Based on NCERT Science Syllabus, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology topics across the academic year.)
This calendar follows a structured month-wise breakdown to ensure conceptual understanding, hands-on activities, and practical applications of science for Grade 7 students.
Month-wise Science Plan for Grade VII (NCERT)
| Month | Theme | Topics/Units Covered | Activities/Experiments | Assessment/Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | Nutrition in Plants & Animals (Biology) | Autotrophic & Heterotrophic Nutrition, Digestive system in humans | Grow a plant from a seed, Investigate saliva's role in digestion | Worksheet & oral quiz |
| May | Heat (Physics) | Temperature, Conduction, Convection, Radiation | Measuring temperature using a thermometer | Short test & observation |
| June | Acids, Bases, and Salts (Chemistry) | Characteristics, Indicators, Neutralization | Test substances using litmus paper | Lab report & concept check |
| July | Weather, Climate & Adaptation (Biology) | Climate of different regions, Animal adaptations | Compare weather conditions over a week | Group discussion & presentation |
| August | Respiration in Organisms (Biology) | Aerobic & anaerobic respiration, Breathing in humans | Measure breathing rate before and after exercise | Written test & class discussion |
| September | Motion and Time (Physics) | Speed, Distance-time graph, Measuring time intervals | Measure the speed of a toy car | Graph analysis & concept quiz |
| October | Reproduction in Plants (Biology) | Asexual & Sexual reproduction in plants, Seed dispersal | Observe budding in yeast, Collect seeds & study dispersal | Practical demonstration & quiz |
| November | Electric Current & Its Effects (Physics) | Electric circuits, Heating & Magnetic effects of current | Make a simple electric circuit | Hands-on project & quiz |
| December | Soil (Chemistry) | Soil profile, Properties of different types of soil | Test water-holding capacity of different soils | Experimental write-up |
| January | Transportation in Animals & Plants (Biology) | Circulatory system, Xylem & Phloem, Excretion in humans | Observe pulse rate & check effect of exercise | Practical activity report |
| February | Light (Physics) | Reflection, Lateral inversion, Formation of images | Use of plane mirrors & periscopes | Observation-based assessment |
| March | Year-end Review & Science Fair | Recap of major concepts | Student science project presentations | Science fair evaluation |
Key Highlights of the Curriculum
✔ Conceptual Learning – Covers all major science domains: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
✔ Hands-on Experiments – Engages students with lab activities, observations, and projects.
✔ Real-life Applications – Encourages connections between scientific concepts and everyday life.
✔ Assessment Variety – Uses quizzes, practicals, presentations, and projects for evaluation.
✔ Year-End Science Fair – Promotes inquiry-based learning through student research projects.