KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN GURGAON REGION

SPLIT UP SYLLABUS 2015-16

SUB: Social Science CLASS: IX

S. No

Month

Expected No.of

working Days

Branch of Subject

Chapter No & Chapter

Detailed Split-up

Periods for

class room Teaching

Computer Aided

Teaching Periods

Total No.of

Periods

First Term

1 April 22

History French Revaluation (a)The Ancient Regime and its crises. (b) The social forces that led to the revolution. (c) The different revolutionary groups and ideas of the time. (d) The legacy.

7 2 9

Geography India Size and location

Size and Location and Map Skills 2 3 5

Democratic Politics

Democracy in the contemporary world

What are the different ways of defining democracy? Why has democracy become the most prevalent form of government in our times?

6 1 7

2

May & June

16

Geography Physical Features of India

relief, structure, major physiographic and Map Skills

7 1 8

Economics The story of Village Palampur

Economic transactions of Palampore and its interaction with the rest of the world through which the concept of production (including three factors of production (land, labour and capital) can be introduced.

7 1 8

3

July

25

Democratic Politics

What is Democracy and Why is Democracy

What are the alternatives to democracy? Is democracy superior to its available alternatives? Must every democracy have the same institutions and values?

8 1 9

Economic

People as a resource

Introduction of how people become resource / asset; economic activities done by men and women; unpaid work done by women; quality of human resource; role of health and education; unemployment as a form of non utilization of human resource; sociopolitical implication in simple form

5 2 8

Geography Drainage

Major rivers and tributaries, lakes and seas, role of rivers in the economy, pollution of rivers, measures to control river pollution. Map Skills

5 3 8

4

August

22

History

Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Or Nazism and the Rise of Hitler (any one )

1. (a)The crises of Tzarism. (b) The nature

of social movements between 1905 and 1917. (c) The First World War and foundation of Soviet state. (d) The legacy.

2. (a)The growth of social democracy (b) The crises in Germany. (b) The basis of Hitler's rise to power. (c) The ideology of Nazism. (d) The impact of Nazism

9 2 11

Democratic Politics

Constitutional Design

How and why did India become a democracy? How was the Indian constitution framed? What are the salient features of the Constitution? How is democracy being constantly designed and redesigned in India?

9 2 11

5 September 23 Revision for SA 1 and SA 1 Exam

Revision of SA II

Remedial Step to be taken by teacher according to student’s requirements

23 23

Second Term

6

October

16

History

Forest ,society and colonialism Or Pastoralists in the Modern World Or Peasants and Farmers

1. (a)Relationship between forests and

livelihoods. (b) Changes in forest societies under colonialism. Case studies : Focus on two forest movements one in colonial India (Bastar) and one in Indonesia. Map skill 2. (a)Pastoralism as a way of life. (b) Different forms of pastoralism. (c) What happens to pastoralism under colonialism and modern states? Case studies: Focus on two pastoral groups, one from Africa and one from India. Map skill 3. (a) Histories of the emergence of different forms of farming and peasant societies. (b) Changes within rural economies in the modern world. Map skill

6 2 8

Geography Climate

Factors influencing the climate; monsoon- its characteristics, rainfall and temperature distribution; seasons; climate and human life.

6 2 8

7

November

18

Democratic Politics

Electoral Politics

Why and how do we elect representatives? Why do we have a system of competition among political parties? How has the citizens’ participation in electoral politics changed? What are the ways to ensure free and fair elections?

6 3 9

Economics Poverty as a challenge

Who is poor (through two case studies: one rural, one urban);indicators; absolute poverty (not as a concept but through a few simple examples) – why people are poor ; unequal distribution of resources; comparison between countries; steps taken by government for poverty alleviation.

6 3 9

8 December 20

History

History and Sport: The Story of Cricket Or Clothing: A Social History (any One)

1. (a) The emergence of cricket as an English

sport. (b) Cricket and colonialism. (c) Cricket nationalism and de-colonialization. 2. (a) A short history of changes in clothing. (b)Debates over clothing in colonial India. (c)Swadeshi and the movement for Khadi.

8 2 10

Democratic Politics

Working Of Institution

How is the country governed? What does Parliament do in our democracy? What is the role of the President of India, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers? How do these relate to one another

8 2 10

9 January 15

Geography Natural vegetation and wildlife

Vegetation types, distribution as well as altitudinal variation, need for conservation and various measures. Major species, their distribution, need for conservation and various measures. Map Skills

6 2 8

Democratic Politics

Democratic Rights

Why do we need rights in a constitution? What are the Fundamental Rights enjoyed by the citizen under the Indian constitution? How does the judiciary protect the Fundamental Rights of the citizen? How is the independence of the judiciary ensured?

5 2 7

10

February

22

Geography Population

Size, distribution, a-ge-sex composition, population change-migration as adeterminant of population change, literacy, health, occupational structure and national population policy : adolescents as under-served population group with special needs. Map Skills

5 3 8

Economics Food Security

Source of Foodgrains, variety across the nation, famines in the past, the need for self sufficiency, role of government in food security, procurement of foodgrains, overflowing of granaries and people without food, public distribution system, role of cooperatives in food security (foodgrains, milk and vegetables ration shops, cooperative shops, two-three examples as case studies)

5 3 8

OTBA OTBA Two theme provided by CBSE to be discuss and sample questions to be provided to students

6

6

11 March 9 Revision Revision of SA II Remedial Step to be taken by teacher according to student’s requirements

9

9

Prepared by: 1. Mr. Majinder Singh TGT SSt. KV NSG Manesar

2. Mrs. Harjinder Kaur TGT SSt. KV CRPF Jharoda Kalan

Blue Print :-

Blue print in word format :-

S.NO TERM-I TERM-II

1 INDIA AND THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD-I 23 23

2 CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I 23 23

3 DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-I 22 22

4 UNDERSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 22 22

TOTAL 90 90

QUESTIONS PAPER DESIGNS 2014–15

CLASS–IX

SOCIAL SCIENCE CODE NO. 087 Time–3 Hours Marks–90

S. No.

Typology of Questions

Very Short

Answers (VSA)

(1 Mark)

Short Answers

(SA) (3Marks)

Long Answer

(LA) (5 Marks)

Total Marks

% Weightage

1

1 Remembering - (Knowledge based Simple recall questions, to know specific facts, terms, concepts, principles, or theories; Identify, define, or recite, information)

2 2 2 18 20%

2

Understanding- (Comprehension -to be familiar with meaning and to understand conceptually, interpret, compare, contrast, explain, paraphrase, or interpret information)

2 1 2 15 17%

3

Application (Use abstract information in concrete situation, to apply knowledge to new situations, Use given content to interpret a situation, provide an example, or solve a problem)

2 4 2 24 26%

4

High Order Thinking Skills (Analysis & Synthesis-Classify, compare, contrast, or differentiate between different pieces of information; Organize and/or integrate unique pieces of information from a variety of sources)

2 2 2 18 20%

5

Creating, Evaluation and Multi-Creating, Evaluation and Multi-Disciplinary-(Generating new ideas, product or ways of viewing things Appraise, judge, and/or justify the value or

- 3 - 9 10%

worth of a decision or outcome, or to predict outcomes based on values)

6 MAP - 2 - 6 7%

TOTAL 8X1=8 14X3=42 8X5=40 90 100%

Note: The question paper will include a section on Open Text based assessment (questions of 7 marks each from the syllabus-a total of 14 marks). The case studies will be supplied to students in advance. These case studies are designed to test the analytical and higher order thinking skills of students. *One question of 3 marks will be included to assess the values inherent in texts.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN GURGAON REGION

SPLIT UP SYLLABUS 2015-16

SUB: Social Science CLASS: X

S. No

Month

Expected No.of

working Days

Branch of Subject

Chapter No & Chapter

Detailed Split-up

Periods for

class room Teaching

Computer Aided

Teaching Periods

Total No.of

Periods

First Term

1 April 22 History

The making of Global World

Or The Age of Indutrialisation: Or Work ,life and leisure (Any One )

1.a) Contrast between the form of industrialization in Britain and India. (b) Relationship between handicrafts and industrial production, formal and informal sectors 2.(a) Expansion and integration of the world market in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. (b) Trade and economy between the two Wars. (c) Shifts after the 1950s. (d) Implications of globalization for livelihood patterns 3. (a) Expansion and

integration of the world market in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. (b) Trade and economy between the two Wars. (c) Shifts after the 1950s

7 1 8

Geography Resources and Development

Types - natural

and human; Need for resource planning, natural resources, land as a resource, soil types and distribution; changing land-use pattern; land degradation and conservation measures. Map skill

6 2 8

Democratic Politics

Power Sharing

Why and how is power shared in

democracies? How has federal division of power in India helped national unity?

5 1 6

2

May & June

16

Economics Development

The traditional notion of

development; National Income and Per-capita Income. Growth of NI - critical appraisal of existing development indicators (PCI, IMR, SR and other income and health indicators) The need for health and educational development; Human Development Indicators (in simple and brief as a holistic measure of development.

7 1 8

Democratic Politics

Federalism

To what extent has

decentralisation achieved this objective? How does democracy accommodate different social groups? FA I EXAM

7 1 8

3

July

25

Geography Forest and wildlife

Types and

distribution, depletion of flora and fauna; conservation and protection of forest and wildlife. Map Skill

5 1 6

Democratic Politics

Democracy and Diversity

Are divisions inherent to the working of

democracy? What has been the effect of caste on politics and of politics on caste?

4 1 5

Geography Water Resources

Sources, distribution,

utilization, multi-purpose projects, water scarcity, need for conservation and management, rainwater harvesting. (One case study to be introduced). Map Skill

4 2 6

Economic Sectors of the Indian Economy

*Sectors of

Economic Activities; Historical change in sectors; Rising importance of tertiary sector; Employment Generation; Division of Sectors- Organised and Unorganised; Protective measures for unorganised sector workers.

6 2 8

4

August

22

History

Print Culture and the

Modern World Or Novels, Society and History(any one )

(a) The

history of print in Europe. (b) The growth of press in nineteenth century India. (c) Relationship between print culture, public debate and politics.

(a) Emergence of the novel as a genre in the west. (b) The relationship between the novel and changes in modern society. (c) Early novels in nineteenth century India. (

7 1 8

Geography Agriculture

Types of farming, major crops, cropping pattern, technological and institutional reforms; their impact; contribution of Agriculture to national economy - employment and output. Map Skill

5 2 7

Democratic Politics

Gender, caste and Religion

How has the gender division shaped politics?

How do communal divisions affect democracy?

6 1 7

5 September 23 Revision for SA 1 and SA 1 Exam

All Chapters to be Revised

Remedial Action according Students requirement .

23 23

Second Term

6

October

16

History

Nationalism in Europe Or Nationalist Movement in Indo-china (Any One )

1.(a)The growth of nationalism in Europe after the 1830s. (b) The ideas of Giuseppe Mazzini, etc. (c) General characteristics of the movements in Poland, Hungary, Italy, Germany and Greece 2. (a)French colonialism in Indo-China. (b) Phases of struggle against the French. (c) The ideas of Phan Dinh Phung, Phan Boi Chau, Nguyen Ac Quoc (d) The second world war and the liberation struggle. (e) America and the second Indo-China war.

7 2 9

Geography Mineral and Power Sharing

Types of minerals, distribution, use and economic importance of minerals, conservation, types of power resources: conventional and nonconventional, distribution and utilization, and conservation. Map Skill

5 2 7

7

November

18

Democratic Politics

Popular Struggles and movement

How do struggles shape democracy in favour of ordinary people? What role do political parties play in competition and contestation?

5 1 6

Geography Manufacturing Industries

Types, spatial distribution, contribution of industries to the national economy, industrial pollution and degradation of environment, measures to control degradation. (One case study to be introduced). Map Skill

4 2 6

Economics Money and Credit

*Sectors of Economic Activities; Historical change in sectors; Rising importance of tertiary sector; Employment Generation; Division of Sectors- Organised and Unorganised; Protective measures for unorganised sector workers. FA – III Exam

4 2 6

8

December

20

History Nationalism in India

(a) First world war, Khilafat, Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movement. (b) Salt Satyagraha. (c) Movements of peasants, workers, tribals. (d) Activities of different political groups Map Skills

7 2 9

Democratic Politics

Political Parties

Which are the major national and regional parties in India? Why have social movements come to occupy large role in politics?

5 1 6

Democratic Politics

Outcomes of Democracy

Can or should democracy be judged by its outcomes? What outcomes can one reasonably expect of democracies? Does democracy in India meet these expectations? Has democracy led to development, security and dignity for the people? What sustains democracy in India?

4 1 5

9 January 15

Economic Globalization

**What is Globalisation (through some simple examples); How India is being globalised and why; Development Strategy prior to 1991. State Control of Industries : Textile goods as an example for elaboration; Economic Reforms 1991; Strategies adopted in Reform measures (easing of capital flows; migration, investment flows); Different perspectives on globalization and its impact on different sectors; Political Impact of globalisation.

8 2 10

Democratic Politics

Challenges of Democracy

Is the idea of democracy shrinking? What are the major challenges to democracy in India? How can democracy be reformed and deepened? What role can an ordinary citizen

4 1 5

play in deepening democracy?

10

February

22

Geography Lifelines of National Economy

Road, rail and airway ,communication , Trade and tourism . Map Work

6 3 9

Economics Consumer Rights

***How consumer is exploited (one or two simple case studies) factors causing exploitation of consumers; Rise of consumer awareness; how a consumer should be in a market; role of government in consumer protection.

6 3 9

Revision Revision of SA II Remedial Step to be taken by teacher according to student’s requirements

4

4

11 March 9 Revision Revision of SA II Remedial Step to be taken by teacher according to student’s requirements 9

9