CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Science

The CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus for the 2024-25 academic year is a vital tool for students gearing up for their board exams. Crafted in line with the CBSE Board's guidelines, this syllabus aims to provide a clear roadmap for mastering the essentials of Science, encompassing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The good news for students is that there haven't been significant changes from last year's syllabus, allowing for a smooth transition and focused preparation.

This syllabus provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of science and their applications in everyday life. If you need details on any specific topic or a particular concept, just let me know!

units	units Name	Sections
I	Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour	Chemical Reactions Acids, Bases and Salts Metals and Non-metals Carbon Compounds
II	World of Living	Life Processes Control and Co-ordination in Animals and Plants Reproduction Heredity and Evolution
III	Natural Phenomena	Reflection of Light by Curved Surfaces Refraction Refraction of Light by Spherical Lens Refraction of Light Through a Prism
IV	Effects of Current	Electric Current, Potential Difference and Electric Current Magnetic Effects of Current
V	Natural Resources	Our Environment

Science

Chapter - 1 : Chemical Reactions and Equations Chapter - 2 : Acids, Bases and Salts Chapter - 3 :Metals and Non-metals Chapter - 4 : Carbon and Its Compounds Chapter - 5 :Life Processes Chapter - 6 :Control and Coordination

Chapter - 7 :How do Organisms Reproduce?Chapter - 8 : Heredity and Evolution Chapter - 9 : Light Reflection and Refraction Chapter - 10 : Human Eye and Colourful World Chapter - 11 :Electricity Chapter - 12 :Magnetic Effects of Electric Current Chapter - 13 : Our Environment

Physics
Light: Reflection and refraction, image formation by lenses and mirrors, dispersion.
Human Eye and Colourful World: Working of the human eye, defects of vision, and correction, dispersion of light, rainbow.
Electricity: Ohm’s law, resistors in series and parallel, heating effects of electric current, electric power.
Magnetic Effects of Current: Magnetic field due to current, electromagnets, electric motor.
Sources of Energy: Renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, conventional and non-conventional sources.

Chemistry
Chemical Reactions and Equations: Types of chemical reactions, balancing of chemical equations.
Acids, Bases, and Salts:Properties, pH scale, neutralization reactions.
Metals and Non-metals:Properties, reactivity series, corrosion.
Carbon and its Compounds: Organic compounds, hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and their uses.
Periodic Classification of Elements: Modern periodic table, periodic trends, and properties of elements.

Biology
Life Processes:Nutrition, respiration, transportation, and excretion in plants and animals.
Control and Coordination: Nervous system, endocrine system, hormones.
Reproduction: Human reproduction, reproductive health.
Heredity and Evolution: Principles of inheritance, evolution, and evidence of evolution.
Our Environment: Ecosystems, environmental problems, and conservation.

Parctical Work
Experiments: Conducting experiments related to the topics covered, including physical and chemical changes, measuring pH, and studying plant and animal tissues.
Project Work: Application of concepts learned in real-life scenarios or investigative projects.

sl no.	unit	marks
I	Chemical Substances – Nature and 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

In the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) system, the evaluation process for Class 10 includes both formative and summative assessments to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the students' learning. Here’s an outline of the marks distribution for Class 10 subjects, including Science:

Theory Examination (Board Exam)