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Syllabus 2020-21

CLASS IX

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

A. Aims and Objectives:

Develop and integrate the use of the four fold language skills of listening, speaking, reading

and writing,

build up the ability to communicate effectively by mimicking in the classroom what happens

in real life communication,

enrich their vocabulary,

develop correct pronunciation skills,

grasp a functional understanding of grammar, structure and idiom of the language,

comprehend a given passage independently,

think independently and present their ideas suitably.

B. Topics

TERM I

1. Composition – Descriptive, First Person Narrative, Story Writing, Argumentative Writing,

2. and Picture Composition.

3. Letter Writing – Formal and Informal

4. Notice and Email Writing

5. Comprehension

6. Functional Grammar - Tenses

Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs

Transformation of Sentences

Synthesis of Sentences

7. Internal Assessment – Aural and Oral

ENGLISH LITERATURE


Develop and integrate the use of the four fold language skills of listening, speaking,

reading and writing,

develop spellings based on the lessons,

build new vocabulary drawn from the lesson,

develop an appreciation for literature,

demonstrate expertise in giving an appropriate account of the prose/poem,

develop correct pronunciation skills,

develop skills of prediction, synthesis, reflection and critical thinking,

appreciate and apply some of the poetic licence as used by the poet in the present and

related poems,

understand the text with due emphasis on interpretation and evaluation

B. Topics

Term I

Drama - The Merchant of Venice - till Act II Scene 3

Poetry - Daffodils, The Cold Within, After Blenheim.

Prose - A Face in the Dark, Old Man At The Bridge, Hearts and Hands.

C. Activities/ Projects:

As per Council Syllabus

SECOND LANGUAGE

HINDI


गद्यऔरपद्य

भाषाकेचारगुणोंकोसुनने, बोलने, पढनेऔरललखनकेेकौशलकाउपयोगएकीकृततथालिकलसतकरपाएगँे |

पाठपरआधाररतिततनीकालिकासकरपाएगँे |

पाठमेंआईनईशब्दािलीकालनमातणकरपाएगँे |

कलिताकेमुख्यभािकोसमझकरसराहतेहुएकलिद्वाराव्यिहृतकाव्यात्मकशैलीकोिततमानसजेोड़पाएगँे |

गद्य/पद्यकीउलचतव्याख्याप्रदर्शततकरपाएगँे |

सहीउच्चारणकेकौशलकालिकासकरपाएगँे |

पाठकोसमझतेहुएआधाररतप्रश्नोंकेउत्तरदपेाएगँे |

पाठमेंआयेकरठनशब्दोंकेअथतसमझपाएगँे |

व्याकरण

व्याख्याऔरमूलयाांकनपरजोरदनेेकेसाथपाठकीिजहसमझपाएगँे |

व्याकरणकाअभ्यासकरनेमेंउसकेलनयमोंकासहीव्यिहारकरपाएगँे |

शब्दभांडारकेलनयमोंकोध्यानमेंरखतेहुएउनकासहीव्यिहारकरपाएगँे |

सहीप्रारूपकेसाथऔपचाररकतथाअनौपचाररकपत्रललखपाएगँे |

मुहािरोंकाअथतसमझतेहुएिाक्योंमेंप्रयोगकरपायेंगे |

िाक्योंकाललांगतथािचनरूपाांतरणकरपाएगँे |

िाच्यतथालिशेषणकेलनयमोंकोसमझतेहुएआधाररतअभ्यासकरपाएगँे |

लनधातररतशब्दसीमाकेअांतगततलनबांधतथाकहानीललखपाएगँे |

अपरठतगद्याांशपढ़करसमझतेहुएअपनेशब्दोंमेंउत्तरदपेाएँगे |

क्रिया,क्रियालिशेषणतथाउपसगत/प्रत्ययकेलनयमोंकोसमझतेहुएआधाररतअभ्यासकरपाएगँे |

िाक्यपररिततनकेलनयमोंकोसमझतेहुएआधाररतअभ्यासकरपाएगँे |

B. Topics

TERM I

1. बातअठन्नीकी

2. काकी

3.दोकलाकार

4. साखी

5.लगरधरकीकुण्डललया ँ

6.िहजन्मभलूममरेी

7.पत्रलखेन

8.लनदशेानसुारपररिततन

9.लनबांधलेखन

10.लनदशेानसुारपररिततन

11.शब्द-भण्डार11. शब्द-भांडार

BENGALI


গদ্যএবংপদ্যঃ

নিজেজদ্রশ্রবণ, পঠি, লেখিীওভাষাশৈেীরনবকাৈঘটাজে।

শুদ্ধবািািনেখজে।

পাঠযনবষয়জেজকিেুিৈব্দভান্ডারগঠিকরজে।

লেদ্ওযনেনিহ্নসহজযাজগপড়জে।

গজদ্যরএবংসঠঠকবযাখযাকরজে।

সঠঠকউচ্চারজণসরবপাঠকরজে।

গজদ্যরনবষয়বস্তুসম্পজকেনিেস্বনিন্তারনবকাৈঘটাজে।

আজোিযগজদ্যরসাজেসম্পকেযুক্তঅিযািযগজদ্যরনিেখুুঁেজে।

পাঠযনবষয়জেজকজিৌনখকপ্রজেরউত্তরনদ্জে।

নবষয়সংক্রান্তনবনভন্নপ্রজেরউত্তরনিজেরভাষায়নেখজে।

নবনভন্নজেখকসম্পজকেোিজে।

নবনভন্নিনরত্রওজসইসবিনরজত্ররনবনভন্নশবনৈষ্ট্যসম্পজকেোিজে।

বযাকরণঃ

অপঠঠেঅিুজেদ্পঠিএবংপ্রজেরউত্তরজেখারিাধ্যজিজবাধ্পরীক্ষণনবষজয়ধ্ারণাস্বেকর।

প্রদ্ত্তসূজত্ররিাধ্যজিউপযুক্তিািকরণদ্বারাগল্প-নেখজি।

সঠঠকৈব্দ, ভাষাওবাকযপ্রজয়াগকজরঅিুজেদ্নেখ।

গল্প-নেখিএবংঅিুজেদ্জেখারিাধ্যজিসৃেিীৈক্তক্তরনবকাজৈ।

সিাে েকৈব্দঅধ্যয়জিরিাধ্যজিৈব্দভান্ডাজররনবকাজৈ।

পত্র-নেখজিরনিয়িগুনেোি।

পত্র-নেখজিরিাধ্যজিভাষারদ্ক্ষোনবকাজৈ।

বাগধ্ারারবযবহারনৈখজে।

বাকয-পনরবেেিকরজে।

একইৈজব্দরনবনভন্নঅজে েপ্রজয়াগকরজে।

বািযপনরবেেিকরজে।

B. Topics

TERM I

1. লদ্বোর েন্ম

2. োেু

3. কযািভাসার

4. নগনন্ন

5. োজবা (প্রেি দৃ্ৈয)

6. লেদ্নিহ্ন

7. সাধ্ু ও িনেে ভাষা

8.বাকযপনরবেেি

9.বািযপনরবেেি

10. প্রবন্ধরিিা

11.পত্ররিিা

12. লবাধ্পরীক্ষণ

13.বাগধ্ারা

14. গল্পনেখি

15. এক কোয় প্রকাৈ

C. Activities/ Projects:

As per Council Syllabus

HISTORY

Aims and Objectives:

Develop an understanding of our past, to trace historical events

Connect the past and present and analyse important events

Understand how political and social events shape society culture and human existence.

To apprise the students of the complex procedure of construction of History, as knowledge of

History is pre-requisite for better future

To encourage the students to explore various methods of understanding History.

To inform the students of historical facts and related areas and periods.

To encourage the student to study the past.

To apprise the student of the main incidents, of development works and their nature which

have made the contemporary world.

To educate the students about the glorious past of India.

To point out the mistakes made in those periods so that they can be avoided in the future.

Through the study of independence movement the students should be encouraged to respect

and preserve our independence.

TERM I

1. The Harappan Civilization

2. Early Vedic Age

3. The Later Vedic Age

4. India in the 6th Century B.C.: Rise of Jainism and Buddhism

5. The Mauryan Empire

6. The Sangam Age

7. The Age of the Guptas

8. South India and the Cholas

9. Our Constitution and Its Salient Features

10. Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy

11.Rural Local Self-Government

GEOGRAPHY

A. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

To develop an understanding of terms, concepts and principles related to Geography.

To explain the cause-effect relationships of natural phenomena.

To understand the use of natural resources and development of regions.

To acquire knowledge of and appreciate the interdependence of nations and different

regions of the world.

To know the availability of resources, understand, explain their uses and appreciate the

problems of development in India.

To understand and encourage human efforts made to conserve and protect the natural

environment.

To acquire practical skills related to the meaning and use of maps and their importance in

the study of Geography.

1. EARTH AS A PLANET.

2. EARTH AS A GLOBE.

3. MOTIONS OF THE EARTH.

4. STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH.

5. LANDFORMS OF THE EARTH.

6. MATERIALS OF THE EARTH’S CRUST.

7. VOLCANOES

8. EARTHQUAKES

9. WEATHERING AND DENUDATION.

10. MOVEMENTS OF THE OCEANS.

MAPWORK OF THE WORLD (To be done throughout the term)

PROJECT WORK ( As per the Council)

Activities/Projects

PHYSICS


Understand facts, concepts, laws or principles, hypotheses and theories.

Provide opportunities to bring out creativity.

Develop positive attitude towards physics.

Develop process skills and experimental, observational, manipulative, decision making and

investigatory skills in learners.

Promote problem solving abilities and creative thinking in learners.

Develop conceptual competence in the learners.

B. Topics TERM I

1. Motion in one dimension

a) Some terms related to motion. b) Graphical representation of linear motion. c) Equations of motion.

2. Laws of motion a) Contact and non-contact forces. b) Newton’s first law of motion and inertia. c) Linear momentum and Newton’s second law of motion. d) Newton’s third law of motion. e) Gravitation.

3. Reflection of light

a) Laws of reflection and formation of image by a plane mirror. b) Images formed in a pair of mirrors. c) Spherical mirrors, image formation and their uses.

4. Pressure in fluids and atmospheric pressure.

a) Pressure in fluids and its transmission. b) Atmospheric pressure and its measurement.

5. Upthrust in fluids, Archimedes’ principle and floatation. a) Upthrust and Archimedes’ principle. b) Relative density and its measurement by Archimedes’ principle.

Floatation 6. Experiments

CHEMISTRY

A. Aims & Objectives: Effect of pollution on environment; Toxic gases and chemicals; Acid rain; Global warming; Ozone

layer depletion. To understand the development of periodic table since 18th century up to modern periodic table.

Position of different types of elements. Controversial position of hydrogen in periodic table. Similarity of hydrogen with alkali metals

and halogens. Preparation and collection of hydrogen. Physical characteristics of gases; Boyle’s law, Charle’s law; Ideal gas law; relationship between

Kelvin scale and Celsius scale. Ions present in mineral acids, organic acids; Definition and types of salts; Preparation of salts. Nature of different types of reactions; balanced chemical reactions; Chemical nature of

hydroxides of sodium and ammonium. Describe that water dissolves many substances and it is a universal solvent; identify a solution,

suspension and colloid on the basis of properties; state the differences between saturated,

unsaturated and supersaturated solutions; describe water of crystallization.

TERM I

1. The Periodic Table.

a. Dobereiner’s triad law, Newland’s octave law.

b. Mendeleeff’s periodic law & its defects.

c. Moseley’s classification, modern periodic law, salient features of modern periodic table.

d. Some physical & chemical properties of elements.

e. Periods and trends of some properties along periods.

f. Groups and trends of some properties along periods.

g. Reference of –Alkali metal, Alkaline earth metal, Halogen, Noble gas.

2. Study of first element - Hydrogen.

a. Position of the non-metal.

b. General group characteristics.

c. Preparation of hydrogen general & lab method.

d. Oxidation & reduction reactions.

3. Study of Gas Laws.

a. Behaviour & properties of gases explained by kinetic theory.

b. Boyle’s law; numerical based on it.

c. Charles’ law; numerical based on it. Absolute zero concept.

d. Gas equation; S.T.P. condition; numerical based on it.

4) Atomic structure and Chemical Bonding.

a. Structure of Atom.

b. Mass number and Atomic number.

c. Isotopes and Octet rule.

d. Types of bonding; Electrovalent, Covalent.

e. Electrovalent compound; formation of bond.

f. Covalent compound; formation of bond.

g. Co-ordinate bond; formation of Hydronium ion, Ammonium ion.

h. Comparative study of properties of covalent & electrovalent compounds.

5) Chemical changes and reaction.

a. Types of chemical changes.

i. Direct Combination

ii. Decomposition

iii. Displacement

iv. Double decomposition

b. Energy changes in a chemical reaction.

i. Exothermic

ii. Endothermic

6) The Language of Chemistry.

a. Symbol.

b. Valency.

c. Radicals.

d. Compounds.

e. Chemical equation.

f. Relative Atomic Mass.

g. Relative Molecular Mass. (Calculation and Mass percentage composition of a compound)

BIOLOGY


Acquire the ability to observe experiment, hypothesize, infer, handle equipment accurately

and make correct recordings.

Develop an understanding of the inter-relationship between sustainability and environmental

adaptations.

Acquire the knowledge of the economic importance of plants and animal.

Develop an understanding of the interdependence of plants and animals so as to enable pupils

to acquire a clearer comprehension of the significance of life and its importance in human

welfare.

Understand the capacities and limitations of all the biological and economic activities so as to

be able to use them for a better quality of life.

B. Topics

TERM I

1. Introducing biology a) Biology as a part of science b) Different branches of biology 2. Cell a) Cell theory b) Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell

c) Plant cell and animal cell: functions of various cell organelles, differences between plant cell and animal cell 3. Tissues a) Types of plant and animal tissues b) Location, structure and functions of plant and animal tissues 4.The Flower a) Structure of a bisexual flower b) General description of the floral parts c) Inflorescence and placentation 5.Pollination and Fertilization a) Pollination-self and cross pollination; agents of pollination. b) Fertilization-formation of zygote; double fertilization and triple fusion c) Fruit and seed- definition and significance 6.Seeds a) Structure of dicot and monocot seeds b) Germination-types and conditions for seed germination 7. Respiration in plants a) Outline of the process b) Aerobic and anaerobic respiration c) Experiments on gaseous exchange and on heat production 8.The Respiratory system a) Organs of respiratory system b) Mechanism of breathing c) Tissue respiration, heat production 9.Hygiene a) Maintaining good health b) Personal and public hygiene 10.Diseases a) Definition of disease b) Categories of diseases based on the extent of occurrence and communicability c) Diseases caused by bacteria, protozoa, parasitic worms and viruses. 11. Aids to health a) Active and passive immunity b) An understanding of the use and action of the following- vaccination, immunization, antitoxin, serum, antiseptics, disinfectants, antibiotics c) Local defence system and its merits 12. Health organizations a)Major activities of the Red Cross and WHO

C. Activities/Projects

Practical work

Group discussion

Quiz

Research work

MATHEMATICS:

A. Aims and objectives:

To acquire knowledge and understanding of terms, symbols, concepts, principles, processes,

proofs etc. of mathematics.

To develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and their application to further

studies in mathematics and science.

To develop skills to apply mathematical knowledge to solve real life problems.

To develop the necessary skills to work with modern technological devices such as calculators

and computers in real life situations.

To develop drawing skills, skills of reading tables, charts and graphs.

To develop an interest in mathematics.

TERM I

Pure Arithmetic

Rational and Irrational numbers

Commercial Arithmetic

Compound Interest as repeated simple Interest.

Growth and depreciation

Algebra

● Expansion

● Factorization

● Simultaneous linear equations

● Problems on simultaneous linear equations

● Indices

● Logarithms

Geometry

● Triangles

● Mid point theorem

● Pythagoras theorem

Statistics

● Graphical representation

● Measures of central tendency

Coordinate Geometry

● Graphs (linear equations in two variables)

● Graphical solution of a pair of linear equations

Mensuration

● Triangle

● Quadrilateral

Project : Two projects to be done as per ICSE syllabus.

ECONOMICS

Aims:

To acquire the knowledge of terms, facts, concepts and trends, principal, assumptions in

Economics.

To develop familiarity with the basic terminology and elementary ideas of Economics.

To acquire knowledge of contemporary economic problem and to appreciate the efforts being

made to solve these problems.

To develop the understanding of the nation’s physical and human resources and how to avoid

misuse.

To understand the various economic processes that help in improving our standard of living.

TERM I

1. Meaning and definition of Economics

2. Branches of economics and Types of activities

3. An Economy: Sectors, Basic Concepts & Entities.

4. Types of economies

5. Basic Problems of an Economy

6. Indian Economy: Primary sector

PROJECTS (any 2)

1. The plight of migrant workers- the humanitarian crisis of covid-19 pandemic.

2. Pollution and its effect on the environment

3. The growth analysis of the Industrial sector in India in the last 10 years.

4.Industrialisation and its effect on Eco System.

Environmental Science

A. Aims and Objective

Acquire knowledge of the origin and functioning of the natural system and its correlation with the living world.

Develop an understanding that human beings, plants and animals are part of a natural phenomenon and are interdependent.

Appreciate the influence of human activity on natural process. Develop an awareness of the need and responsibility to keep the natural system in a condition that

it sustains life. Develop sensitivity in personal attitude to environmental issues. Develop a keen civic sense.

B. Topics Term I 1. Understanding our Environment a) Meaning of environmental science b) Environmental problems‐ Global perspectives c) A sustainable world

2. Living things in Ecosystems a) Definition of an ecosystem b) Habitat and ecological niche c) Adapting to the environment 3. How Ecosystem works a) Energy flow in ecosystems b) The cycling of materials 4. Kinds of Ecosystems a) Forests b) Grasslands, Deserts and Tundra c) Freshwater ecosystems d) Marine ecosystems

5. Atmosphere and climate a) The atmosphere b) Climate c) Greenhouse earth d) The ozone layer 6. Soil and land a) Deforestation b) Soil erosion and desertification c) Land pollution 7. Agriculture a) Unsustainable patterns of modern industrialised agriculture b) Environmental damage due to large farm units c) Food mountains in developed countries d) The Green Revolution

C. Activities / Projects

Project work

Group discussion

Quiz

Research work

Field trip

Computer Applications

A. Aims and Objectives

To empower students by enabling then to build their own applications.

To introduce students to some effective tools to enable them enhance their knowledge,

broaden horizon, foster creativity, improve the quality of work and increase efficiency.

To develop logical and analytical thinking so that they can easily solve interactive programs.

To help students learn fundamental concepts of computing using object oriented approach in

one computer language.

To provide students with a clear idea of ethical issues involved in the field of computing.

B. Topics

Term 1

1. Introduction to Object Oriented Programming Concepts.

2. Elementary Concept of Object and Classes.

3. Values and data types

4. Operators in Java.

5. Mathematical Library Methods.

6. Conditional Constructs in Java.

7. Computing and Ethics

C. Activities

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT - Programming Assignments

1.This segment of the syllabus is totally practical oriented. The students should complete a minimum of 20

laboratory assignments during the whole year to reinforce the concepts studied in class.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS


Ability to discriminate between different facts and different concepts in commercial operations.

Develops an ability to critically examines new developments in the field of business, trade and

commerce

Discuss social, economic and commercial problems, with their fellows, teachers and parents.

Ability to locate, classifies, compare and contrast commercial information.

B. Topics

TERM – I

1. Introduction to Commercial Organization.

2. Sole Proprietorship.

3. Joint Hindu Family Business.

4. Partnership.

5. Joint Stock Company.

6. Co-operative Society.

7. Public Sector Enterprises

8. Functioning of Commercial Organization

Project work : 4 projects to be made as per ICSE Council. (100 marks)

HOME SCIENCE

TERM I

1. Concept and Scope of Home Science

2. Food and Health

3. The Family

PRACTICAL WORK

To be assessed internally by the school - 100 Marks.

Practical Work

Art

Aims and Objectives

To encourage creative expression and interest in the World of Art.

To develop the power of aesthetic appreciation and artistic values through the study of Art

Topics

Term 1

01. Understanding of Chiaroscuro

02. Perspective

03. Composition with Basic Shapes

04. Objects with Values

05. Drawing / Painting of Metal Objects

06. Drawing / Painting of Clay Objects

07. Drawing / Painting of Transparent Glass Objects

08. Drawing / Painting of Rough Texture Objects

09. Drawing / Painting Drapery

10. Study of Flowers

11. Study of Fruits

12. Study of Vegetables

13. Study of Leaves

Activities (Continuous Evaluation)

Candidates will be required to submit assignments containing the practical works related to

syllabusthroughout the year.

Syllabus is planned according to the number of working days in the Academic

Calendar 2020 -21. Syllabus is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Physical Education

A. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

To enable the students to gain knowledge of the concept of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Muscular System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Games & Sports.

To create an awareness of the necessity for vigour and efficiency through physical fitness.

To develop knowledge and understanding of requirements of healthy living, nutrition

and exercise.

To develop learning of recreation and leisure.

To be able to harness a sportsmanship spirit and learn various skills and techniques of

the games taught

B. TOPICS

Term 1

Theory

1. The Human Anatomy and Physiology

a. Skeletal System: Bones

b. Functions of Skeletal System

c. Classification of different types of Joints.

d. Types of joint movements in physical activities

e. Benefits of exercise on the Skeleton System.

2. Muscular System

a. Types of Muscles.

b. Identification of Muscles.

c. Benefits of exercise on the Muscular system.

3. Basketball I) Knowledge of the game II) Rules and Regulations of the Game III) Fundamental Skills and Technique IV) Terminology V) National and International Governing Bodies of Basketball

VI) National and International tournaments Practical

1. Physical Efficiency Test: a. Test 1: 50m Run

b. Test 2: Standing Long Jump

c. Test 3: 1000m run Boys / 600metre run for Girls

d. Test 4: 10m Shuttle Run

e. Test 5: Floor Push Ups for Boys

f. Test 6: Sit ups

2. Performance in selected game 1 ( Chosen from * Basketball * Badminton *Cricket

*Football )

2. Performance in the selected Game-2 (* Basketball * Badminton *Cricket *Football)

C. PROJECTS:

a. Project on the various systems of the body.

*Syllabus Subject to changes

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