Viva Start Up Science Lab Manual - Book 8
Viva Start Up Science Lab Manual - Book 8
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Go to cartISBN: 9789387692367
Bind: Paperback
Year: 2020
Pages: 52
Size: 8.5 x 11 Inch
Publisher: Viva Education
Exclusive Distributors: Viva Books
Sales Territory: Worldwide
Description:
Start Up Science Lab Manuals for classes 6 to 8 aim at providing a hands-on learning experience to students to explore fundamentals of science. The books are designed to sharpen scientific skills like experimentation, observation, interpretation, conclusion, etc.
Key features
- Based on the latest NCERT syllabus
- Precautions to be taken in a laboratory included in the section Laboratory Ethics
- Systematic presentation of experiments
- Neat and labelled diagrams to aid procedure, wherever necessary
- Viva Voce and Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each experiment for self evaluation
- A variety of projects and activities given in a separate section
- Recorded experiments can be viewed on www.vivadigital.in
Target Audience:
Students of Class 8.
Contents:
Chapter 1: To measure the weight of objects by using a spring balance
Chapter 2: (a) To prove that the pressure exerted by a liquid increases with its depth (b) To prove that liquids exert the same pressure in all directions at a given depth
Chapter 3: To verify the relationship between pressure and area of contact for the same applied force
Chapter 4: To prove that sliding friction depends on (a) the nature of the surfaces in contact, and (b) the mass of objects in contact
Chapter 5: To find the tensile strength of different types of fibres
Chapter 6: To identify the conductivity of different liquids
Chapter 7: To observe the process of electroplating on an iron nail
Chapter 8: To study the reaction between copper sulphate solution and iron nail
Chapter 9: To study the reactions of some metals with a mineral acid
Chapter 10: To test the solution of gas formed by burning of sulphur
Chapter 11: To prove that combustion of combustible substances take place above their ignition temperature
Chapter 12: To prepare a slide of pond water and study it under microscope
Chapter 13: To prepare a stained temporary slide of onion peel and study it under microscope
Chapter 14: To prepare a stained temporary slide of cheek cells and study it under microscope
Chapter 15: To study the effect of yeast on the fermentation of wheat dough
Projects and Activities
Answers
About the Author:
S.P. Verma, M.Sc., M.Ed., PGCPM, is a former Principal of KVS and has devoted more than 27 years in the field of education. He is presently working as an Educational Consultant and Teacher Trainer. He has conducted more than 40 training programmes and workshops, and has published many books on environmental education and career planning. His book entitled ?Career Options? has been published in 12 editions in 4 languages.
