CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus 2022 - Check Marking Scheme, Books

Chapter

Topics Deleted

Metals and Non-metals

Basic Metallurgical processes; Corrosion and its prevention

Carbon and its Compounds

Nomenclature of carbon compounds containing functional groups

difference between saturated hydrocarbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Chemical properties of carbon compounds

Ethanol and Ethanoic acid, soaps and detergents.

Control and co-ordination in animals and plants

Introduction of plant hormones

Tropic movements in plants

Control and co-ordination in animals

Nervous system

Voluntary, involuntary and reflex action

Chemical co-ordination

Animal hormones

Heredity and Evolution

Basic concepts of evolution

The Human Eye and the Colourful World

Functioning of a lens inHuman eye

Defects of vision and their corrections

Applications of spherical mirrors and lenses

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Electric Generator, Direct current.

Alternating current

Advantage of AC over DC

Domestic electric circuits

Sources of energy

Different forms of energy

Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy

Fossil fuels, solar energy

Biogas; wind, water and tidal energy

Nuclear energy

Renewable versus non-renewable sources of Energy

Chapters

Topics

Total Marks

Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour

• Chemical reactions

• Acids, bases and salts

• Metals and nonmetals

• Carbon compounds

• Periodic classification of elements

25 Marks

World of Living

• Life processes,

• Control and co-ordination in animals and plants,

• Reproduction,

• Heredity and Evolution

23 Marks

Natural Phenomena

• Reflection of light,

• Refraction; Laws of refraction,

• Dispersion of light

• Defects of vision and their corrections

12 Marks

Electric Current& Magnetic Effects

• Electric current

• Ohm’s law

• Potential difference

• Interrelation between P, V, I and R,

• Series & Parallel combination of resistors & capacitors

• Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule

• Electric Motor

• Alternating current: frequency of AC.

• Advantage of AC over DC

13 Marks

Natural Resources

• Sources of energy

• Eco-system

• Coal and Petroleum conservation

• Environmental problems

• Water harvesting

• Ozone depletion

• .Forest and wild life

07 Marks

Total

80 Marks

Subjects

List of Experiments

Chemistry

1) Finding the pH:

(i) Dilute Hydrochloric Acid

(ii) Dilute NaOH solution

(iii) Dilute Ethanoic Acid solution

(vi) Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution, etc

2) Performing and observing the following reactions

A. Combination reaction

B. Decomposition reaction

C. Displacement reaction

D. Double displacement reaction

3) Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions:

i) ZnSO4(aq)

ii) FeSO4(aq)

iii) CuSO4(aq)

iv) Al2 (SO4)3(aq)

Physics

4) Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it and determine its resistance.

5) Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series

and parallel.

Biology

6. Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.

7)Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid)

i) odour

ii) solubility in water

iii) effect on litmus

iv) reaction with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

Unit

Marks

Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour

25

World of Living

23

Natural Phenomena

12

Effects of Current

13

Natural Resources

7

Total

80

Internal assessment

20

Grand Total

100

Typology of Questions

Objective Type *

(01 marks)

SA

(03 marks)

LA

(05 marks)

Total

Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned the material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.

7

2

1

22.50%

Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

4

2

2

25%

Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.

4

1

2

21.25%

Analyzing and Evaluating: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations

Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, the validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.

5

2

1

20%

Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.

-

3

-

11.25%

Total

20 (20)

10 (30)

06 (30)

100%