The National Science Olympiad (SOF NSO) is a global Science Olympiad exam held yearly for students of Class 7. So, the NSO syllabus is essential for all NSO aspirants of Class 7. It helps students to headstart their NSO preparation.
NSO syllabus for Class 7 covers the curriculum followed by CBSE, ICSE/ISE, and various state boards.
The latest NSO syllabus for Class 7 is designed to develop a conceptual and practical Science learning approach.
The main aim of the SOF NSO is to test students’ understanding of the fundamental concepts of Science.
SOF NSO Class 7 Syllabus
Section – 1: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Section – 2:
- Heat
- Motion and Time
- Electric Current and its Effects
- Winds, Storms and Cyclones
- Light
- Acids
- Bases and Salts
- Physical and Chemical Changes
- Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate
- Fibre to Fabric
- Nutrition in Plants and Animals
- Respiration in Organisms
- Transportation in Plants and Animals
- Reproduction in Plants
- Natural Resources and Their Conservation (Soil, Water: A Precious Resource, Forests our Lifeline, Wastewater Story).
Section – 3: The section covers higher-order thinking questions based on the syllabus provided in section 2.
Marking Scheme for NSO Class 7
|
Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks/Questions |
Total Marks |
|
Section 1 – Logical Reasoning |
10 |
1 |
10 |
|
Section 2 – Science |
35 |
1 |
35 |
|
Section 3 – Achievers Section |
5 |
3 |
15 |
|
Grand Total |
50 |
60 |