Chemistry Foundations Course for Class 8 & 9 – Prebhleen Singh

This Chemistry Foundations Course for Class 8 & 9, taught by Prebhleen Singh, is designed to help young learners develop a strong, confident understanding of essential Chemistry concepts. With 8+ years of teaching experience, including work with top institutes such as Aakash, Prebhleen brings a clear, engaging, and student-friendly teaching style that builds conceptual strength early on.
This course is ideal for students who want to excel in school exams while also gaining early exposure to the analytical thinking needed for future competitive exams like NEET, JEE, NTSE, and Olympiads.

What Students Will Learn

The curriculum is structured to support middle-school learners while gradually developing higher-level reasoning skills.

1. Introduction to Chemistry & Matter

• What is Chemistry?

• States of matter (solid, liquid, gas)

• Properties and classification of matter

• Changes around us—physical vs. chemical

Outcome: Understanding the basic language of Chemistry and its everyday relevance.

2. Atoms, Molecules & Compounds

• What are atoms and molecules?

• Elements, compounds & mixtures

• Chemical symbols and formulas

• How molecules combine to form substances

Outcome: Early clarity on core building blocks of Chemistry.

3. Chemical Reactions & Equations

• How chemical reactions occur

• Word equations and introduction to balanced equations

• Indicators of chemical change (color, gas, heat, precipitate)

• Real-life examples: rusting, combustion, cooking, photosynthesis

Outcome: Ability to recognize and understand chemical processes in daily life.

4. Basic Numericals & Simple Calculations

• Introduction to numericals in Chemistry

• Simple ratio-based problems

• Understanding formula-based questions

• Preparing students for future mole concept learning

Outcome: Confidence in applying math to Chemistry problems.

5. Periodic Table Basics

• Why the periodic table is important

• Groups, periods, metals, non-metals

• Simple periodic trends explained visually

• Introduction to atomic number and mass number

Outcome: Foundational understanding for Class 10 and higher classes.

6. Inside the Atom: Structure & Particles

• Protons, neutrons, electrons

• Nucleus vs. shells

• Valency and combining capacity

• How atomic structure influences reactions

Outcome: Smooth transition into Class 9 and Class 10 chemistry.

7. Everyday Chemistry & Applications

• Chemistry in food, medicines, cleaning agents

• Environmental Chemistry: air, soil, and water interactions

• Importance of Chemistry in health and lifestyle

Outcome: Appreciation of how Chemistry shapes the world around us.

Teaching Method

Prebhleen’s teaching style blends clarity, interaction, and application to keep young learners engaged. Students benefit from:

• Live online interactive classes

• Visual aids, diagrams & animations

• Real-life examples to simplify concepts

• Practice worksheets & quick quizzes

• Regular recap sessions

• Concept maps for easy revision

• Doubt-clearing during and after class

This approach ensures students understand concepts deeply rather than memorizing superficially.

Why This Tutor

• 8+ years of Chemistry teaching experience

• Previously associated with Aakash, a leading competitive coaching institute

• Expertise in teaching Grades 6–10 with strong command over fundamentals

• Concept-driven teaching that builds long-term understanding

• Encouraging, student-friendly approach that keeps learners motivated

• Helps students connect school learning with future competitive exam paths

Benefits / Outcomes

• Strong foundation for Class 10, 11, and 12 Chemistry

• Enhanced problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Better performance in school exams and internal assessments

• Early introduction to competitive exam-style thinking

• Increased confidence in handling numericals and scientific concepts

• Solid stepping stone for NEET, JEE, NTSE & Olympiad preparation

This course prepares young learners not just for immediate academic success, but for long-term excellence in science.