Class 8

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Basics of Operating System
  • Introduction to Operating System
  • The need for Operating Systems
  • Functions of Operating Systems
  • Features of Operating Systems
  • Single-User Operating Systems
  • Multi-User Operating Systems
  • Understanding User Interafaces
  • Command-Line Interface (CLI)
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI)
  • Canva Application
  • Lab Activity 1: Designing with Canva
  • Chapter 2: Algorithms & Flowchart
  • What is an Algorithm?
  • What is a Flowchart?
  • The Benefit of using a Flowchart
  • What is a Pseudocode?
  • Lab Activity 2: Algorithm & Flowcharts
  • Chapter 3: Basics of Python Programming
  • Introduction to Python
  • PictoBlox Python Interface
  • Python Statements
  • Python Comments
  • Keywords,Identifiers & Indentatation
  • Variables & Data Types
  • Python Operators- Arithmetic,Comparison,Logical,Assignment
  • Lists
  • Flow of Control & Conditions
  • Lab Activity 3: First Python Code
  • Lab Activity 4:Addition Bot with Python
  • Lab Activity 5 & 6:Operators in Python
  • Lab Activity 7 & 8:Lists in Python
  • Lab Activity 9:Working with Conditions in Python
  • Lab Activity 10:Nested Conditional Statements in Python
  • Lab Activity 11:For Loop in Python
  • Lab Activity 12:While Loop in Python
  • Lab Activity 13:Combining Conditional & Loop Programming in Python
  • Lab Activity 14 & 15:Prime Numbers with Python
  • Chapter 4: Into to MS Excel
  • The Interface of MS Excel
  • Sorting Data in Excel
  • Filter Data in Excel
  • Advanced Filtering
  • Introduction of Chart
  • Components of a Chart
  • Creating a Chart
  • Printing a Worksheet
  • Lab Activity 16: Excel Practical Exercise: Sales Dara Analysis
  • Lab Activity 17:Mastering Excel Charts
  • Chapter 5: AI & Machine Learning
  • Recap of A.I.
  • How A.I Contributes to National Development & Building
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • A.I Project Cycle.
  • Risks & Barriers to A.I
  • Machine Learning
  • Types of Machine Learning
  • Model Types in Machine Learning
  • Machine Learning in PictoBlox-Images,Pose,Hand Pose,Object Detection,Text,Audio & Numbes, ML Models
  • Neural Networks
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Lab Activity 18:Mask Detection wih Image Classifier (ML)
  • Lab Activity 19:Making Alexa with Speech Recognition
  • Lab Activity 20 & 21:Gesture Controlled Beetle in the Maze Game
  • Lab Activity 22:Yoga Pose Detector with Pose Classifier
  • Lab Activity 23:Text Classifier with NLP
  • Chapter 6: Intro to Robotics & Emerging Technologies
  • Advantages of Robots
  • Quarky Robot Movement
  • Augmented Reality
  • Virtual Reality
  • Mixed Reality
  • Blockchain Technology
  • Lab Activity 24:Wirelessly Controlled Robot
  • Lab Activity 25:Gesture Controlled Robot
  • Chapter 7: Basics of App Developement
  • Introduction to Apps
  • Importance in Modern Life
  • Working of Apps-Basic Architecture
  • Uses of Commonly Known Apps.
  • Development of Simple Apps
  • Chapter 8: Computer Networking
  • Understanding the Concept of a Network in Computing
  • Types of Networks-LAN,MAN,WAN,PAN,CAN
  • Internet & Related Terms
  • Networking Protocols-HTTP,FTP,TCP/IP,IMAP,SMTP
  • Cloud Computing
  • Capstone Project
  • Sample Projects Built by Community Answer Key

Chapter wise Learning Outcome - Class 8

  • Chapter 1: Basics of Operating System - Learn about Operating Systems,their necessity,functions,features,types,user interfaces
  •                                                                    and design using canva.
  • Chapter 2: Algorithms & Flowcharts - Understand Algorithms,flowcharts,their benefit & pseudocode.
  • Chapter 3: Basics of Python Programming - Grasp Python programming fundamentals,including syntax,variables,operators,lists
  •                                                                                 and control flow.
  • Chapter 4: Into to MS Excel - Explore MS Excel's interface,data sorting,filtering,chart creation & printing worksheets.
  • Chapter 5: AI & Machine learning - Recap AI,understand machine learning types,model types in machine learning,neural networks &
  •                                                                      NLP
  • Chapter 6: Into to Robotics & Emerging Technologies - Learn about the advantages of Robots,augmented reality,virtual reality,mixed
  •                                                                                                          reality & blockchain technology.
  • Chapter 7: Basics of App Development - Understand the importance of apps,their basic architecture & the development of simple
  •                                                                                apps.
  • Chapter 8: Computer Networking - Learn about network types,internet-related terms,networking protocols & cloud computing.
  • Capstone Project - Crown the learning journey by applying the accumulated knowledge & skills in a comprehensive project,showcasing
  •                                         proficiency in all the areas covered in the chapters.