ANNUAL SYLLABUS (2024-25) ))) )

CLASS-10, SUBJECT: SCIENCE (086)

Unit No. Units Marks
I Chemical Substances - Nature & Behaviour 25
II World of Living 25
III Natural Phenomena 12
IV Effects of Current 13
V Natural Resources 05
Total 80
Internal assessment 20
Grand total 100

Content
Unit –I Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour
Chapter-1: Chemical reactions and equations- Chemical equation, Balanced chemical equation,
implications of a balanced chemical equation, types of chemical reactions: combination, decomposition,
displacement, double displacement, precipitation, endothermic exothermic reactions, oxidation and
reduction.
Practical: Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them into:
a) Combination reaction b) Decomposition reaction
c) Displacement reaction d) Double displacement reaction
(i) Action of water on Quick lime(calcium oxide)
(ii) Action of heat on Ferrous sulphate crystals
(iii) Iron nails kept in Copper sulphate solution
(iv) Reaction between Sodium sulphate and Barium chloride solutions
Chapter-2: Acids, Bases and Salts-Their definitions in terms of furnishing of H+ and OH– ions, General
properties, examples and uses, neutralization, concept of pH scale (Definition relating to logarithm not
required), importance of pH in everyday life; preparation and uses of Sodium Hydroxide, Bleaching powder,
Baking soda, Washing soda and Plaster of Paris.
Practical : A)Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper / universal Indicator:
a) Dilute Hydrochloric acid b) Dilute NaOH solution
c) Dilute Ethanoic Acid Solution d) Lemon juice
e) Water f) Dilute hydrogen carbonate solution
B) Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) by their reaction with:
a) Litmus solution (Blue/Red)
b) Zinc metal
c) Solid sodium carbonate
Chapter-3: Metals and Non-Metals- Properties of metals and non-metals; Reactivity series; Formation and
properties of ionic compounds; Basic metallurgical processes; Corrosion and its prevention
Practical : Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions:
a) ZnSO4 (aq) (b) FeSO4 (aq) (c) CuSO4 (aq) (d) Al2(SO4)3 (aq)
Arranging Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above result.

Unit II: World of Living

Chapter-5: Life processes- "living being". Basic concept of nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion in
plants and animals.
Practical: Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
Practical: Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.

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Chapter-6: Control and co-ordination in animals and plants-Tropic movements in plants; Introduction
of plant hormones; Control and co-ordination in animals: Nervous system; Voluntary, involuntary and reflex
action; Chemical co-ordination: animal hormones.
Unit V: Natural Resources
Chapter-13: Our Environment- Eco-system, Environmental problems, Ozone depletion, waste production
and their solutions. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances.
Unit III: Natural Phenomenon
Chapter-9: Light- Reflection and Refraction
Reflection of light by curved surfaces; Images formed by spherical mirrors, centre of curvature, principal
axis, principal focus, focal length, mirror formula (Derivation not required), magnification, application of
spherical mirrors.
Refraction; Laws of refraction, refractive index.
Refraction of light by spherical lens; Image formed by spherical lenses; Lens formula (Derivation not
required); Magnification. Power of a lens, application of spherical lenses.

Practical: Determination of the focal length of:

i) Concave mirror ii) Convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant object.

Practical: Tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different angles of
incidence. Measure the angle of incidence, angle of refraction, angle of emergence and interpret the result.

Chapter-10: The Human Eye and the Colourful World

Functioning of a lens in human eye, defects of vision and their corrections, Refraction of light through a
prism, dispersion of light, scattering of light, applications in daily life (excluding colour of the sun at sunrise
and sunset).
Practical: Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism.

Note:
➢ The above mid-term syllabus is to be completed by September 13, 2024.
➢ Revision of syllabus for Mid –Term Examination 2024
Mid –Term Examination 2024
Unit I: Chemical Substances - Nature and Behaviour
Chapter-4: Carbon and its compounds- Covalent bonding in carbon compounds. Versatile nature of
carbon. Homologous series. Nomenclature of carbon compounds containing functional groups (halogens,
alcohol, ketones, aldehydes, alkanes and alkynes), difference between saturated hydro carbons and
unsaturated hydrocarbons. Chemical properties of carbon compounds (combustion, oxidation, addition and
substitution reaction). Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and detergents.

Practical: Study of the following properties of acetic acid (Ethanoic acid):

i) odour ii) solubility in water
iii) effect on litmus paper/solution iv) reaction with Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Practical : Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water.
Unit IV: Effects of Current
Chapter-11: Electricity- Electric current, potential difference and electric current. Ohm’s law; Resistance,
Resistivity, Factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends. Series combination of resistors, parallel
combination of resistors and its applications in daily life. Heating effect of electric current and its
applications in daily life. Electric power, Interrelation between P, V, I and R.
Practical: Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing
through it and determine its resistance. Also plotting a graph between V and I.
Practical: Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series and parallel.
Chapter-12: Magnetic effects of Current- Magnetic field, field lines, field due to a current carrying

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 conductor, field due to current carrying coil or solenoid; Force on current carrying conductor, Fleming’s
Left Hand Rule, Direct current, Alternating current, frequency of AC, Advantage of AC over DC, Domestic
electric circuits.
Unit II: World of Living
Ch-7: Reproduction- Reproduction in animals and plants (asexual and sexual) reproductive health - need
and methods of family planning. Safe sex vs HIV/AIDS. Child bearing and women’s health.
Practical: Studying (a) binary fission in Amoeba, and (b) budding in yeast and hydra with the help
of prepared slides.
Practical: Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea, gram or red kidney bean).
Ch-8: Heredity and Evolution – Heredity; Mendel’s contribution- Laws for inheritance of traits: Sex
determination: brief introduction: (topics excluded - evolution; evolution and classification and evolution
should not be equated with progress).

Note:
➢ The entire syllabus is to be completed by December 13, 2024.
➢ Revision of entire syllabus for Pre-board and Annual Examination 2025.
➢ For more information kindly visit to CBSE Academic:
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/CurriculumMain25/Sec/Science_Sec_2024-25.pdf
Note for the Teachers:
1. The chapter Management of Natural Resources (NCERT Chapter 16) will not be assessed in the
year-end examination. However, learners may be assigned to read this chapter and encouraged to
prepare a brief write up to any concept of this chapter in their Portfolio. This may be for Internal
Assessment and credit may be given (Periodic Assessment/Portfolio).
2. The NCERT text books present information in boxes across the book. These help students to get
conceptual clarity. However, the information in these boxes would not be assessed in the year-end
examination.
Question Paper Design
Class IX/X (2024-25)
Subject: Science (086)
Theory (80 marks) Duration :3 Hours
S.No. Competencies Total
1. Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding 46%
2. Application of Knowledge/Concepts 22%
3. Formulate, Analyze, Evaluate and Create 32%
Total 100%
Note:
• Typology of Questions: VSA including objective type questions, Assertion – Reasoning type
questions; SA; LA; Source-based/ Case-based/ Passage-based/ Integrated assessment questions.
An internal choice of approximately 33% would be provided.
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
• Periodic Assessment – 05 marks + 05 marks
• Subject Enrichment (Practical Work) – 05 marks
• Portfolio – 05 marks .
Suggestive verbs for various competencies
• Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding: State, name, list, identify, define, suggest, describe, outline,
summarize, etc.
• Application of Knowledge/Concepts: Calculate, illustrate, show, adapt, explain, distinguish, etc.
• Formulate, Analyze, Evaluate and Create: Interpret, analyze, compare, contrast, examine, evaluate, discuss,
construct, etc.
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