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The full Science syllabus, level by level.

The syllabus below shows what can be examined in Science at each level of the Dreamline STEAM Olympiad. Levels follow school grades, so every student competes within their own age group, and topics are cumulative — a later level assumes everything before it. Read it together with the past papers when you plan revision.

Syllabus by level

What may be examined at each level. Topics are cumulative — later levels assume earlier ones.

1.Motion, Forces and Gravitation — Kinematics, Newton’s laws, friction, circular motion and gravity
2.Work, Energy, Power and Momentum — Conservation laws, impulse and collisions
3.Thermal Physics and Thermodynamics — Heat, temperature, gas laws and thermal energy
4.Waves, Sound and Optics — Waves, sound, reflection, refraction, mirrors and lenses
5.Electricity and Circuits — Charge, current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s law and power
6.Magnetism and Electromagnetism — Magnetic fields, induction, generators and transformers
7.Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table — Atoms, isotopes, electron structure and periodic trends
8.Chemical Bonding and Compounds — Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding
9.Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry — Equations, moles, calculations and reaction types
10.Acids, Bases and Solutions — pH, salts, concentration and solubility
11.Redox and Chemical Energy — Oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry and energetics
12.Organic and Environmental Chemistry — Hydrocarbons, organic compounds and pollution
13.Cells and Cellular Processes — Cell structure, transport, enzymes, respiration and photosynthesis
14.Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology — Mitosis, meiosis, DNA, RNA and inheritance
15.Evolution and Biodiversity — Variation, mutations, natural selection and adaptation
16.Human Anatomy and Physiology — Major body systems and their functions
17.Reproduction and Homeostasis — Reproduction, development and internal regulation
18.Microbiology, Disease and Immunity — Microorganisms, pathogens and immune responses
19.Ecology and Conservation — Ecosystems, populations, biodiversity and conservation
20.Earth Science, Geology and Climate — Earth structure, rocks, tectonics, atmosphere and climate
21.Astronomy and Space Science — Solar System, stars, galaxies and space
22.Scientific Investigation and Experimental Design — Variables, experiments, measurement and uncertainty
23.Data Analysis and Scientific Reasoning — Graphs, models, data interpretation and error analysis
24.Quantitative and Multi-Step Problem Solving — Scientific calculations and applications
25.Integrated Olympiad Science — Cross-disciplinary and higher-order scientific problems

1.Advanced Mechanics — Vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws, friction and equilibrium
2.Energy, Momentum and Collisions — Work, energy, impulse and conservation laws
3.Circular and Rotational Motion — Torque, angular momentum and rotational dynamics
4.Gravitation and Orbital Motion — Gravitational fields, satellites and planetary motion
5.Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion — SHM, energy and oscillations
6.Thermal Physics and Kinetic Theory — Heat, gases, kinetic theory and thermodynamics
7.Waves and Physical Optics — Wave motion, interference, diffraction and polarization
8.Geometrical Optics — Mirrors, lenses and optical systems
9.Electric Fields, Potential and Capacitance — Electric fields, potential and capacitors
10.Electric Circuits and Electromagnetism — DC circuits, magnetic fields and induction
11.AC Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves — Alternating current, transformers and EM waves
12.Modern and Nuclear Physics — Quantum concepts, photoelectric effect, atoms, radioactivity and nuclear reactions
13.Atomic Structure, Periodicity and Chemical Bonding — Electron structure, periodic trends and molecular structure
14.Stoichiometry and General Chemistry — Moles, equations, gases and solutions
15.Thermochemistry and Chemical Kinetics — Energy changes, reaction rates and catalysts
16.Chemical Equilibrium, Acids and Bases — Equilibrium, pH, buffers and solubility
17.Redox and Electrochemistry — Oxidation-reduction, cells and electrolysis
18.Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry — Main-group elements, transition metals and complexes
19.Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules — Functional groups, reactions, isomerism and biomolecules
20.Analytical Chemistry — Qualitative analysis, titration, quantitative analysis and separation
21.Cell and Molecular Biology — Cell structure, transport, signaling, respiration and photosynthesis
22.Genetics, Gene Expression and Biotechnology — DNA, RNA, inheritance, mutations and genetic engineering
23.Human Physiology and Immunology — Nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive and immune systems
24.Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity — Population ecology, ecosystems, natural selection, speciation and conservation
25.Microbiology and Disease — Bacteria, viruses, fungi, pathogens and immune responses

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