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!

unitsunits NameSections
IChemical Substances – Nature and BehaviourChemical Reactions
Acids, Bases and Salts
Metals and Non-metals
Carbon Compounds
II World of LivingLife Processes
Control and Co-ordination in Animals and Plants
Reproduction
Heredity and Evolution
IIINatural 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
VNatural Resources Our Environment
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  1. Physics
  2. Light: Reflection and refraction, image formation by lenses and mirrors, dispersion.
  3. Human Eye and Colourful World: Working of the human eye, defects of vision, and correction, dispersion of light, rainbow.
  4. Electricity: Ohm’s law, resistors in series and parallel, heating effects of electric current, electric power.
  5. Magnetic Effects of Current: Magnetic field due to current, electromagnets, electric motor.
  6. Sources of Energy: Renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, conventional and non-conventional sources.
  1. Chemistry
  2. Chemical Reactions and Equations: Types of chemical reactions, balancing of chemical equations.
  3. Acids, Bases, and Salts:Properties, pH scale, neutralization reactions.
  4. Metals and Non-metals:Properties, reactivity series, corrosion.
  5. Carbon and its Compounds: Organic compounds, hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and their uses.
  6. Periodic Classification of Elements: Modern periodic table, periodic trends, and properties of elements.
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  1. Biology
  2. Life Processes:Nutrition, respiration, transportation, and excretion in plants and animals.
  3. Control and Coordination: Nervous system, endocrine system, hormones.
  4. Reproduction: Human reproduction, reproductive health.
  5. Heredity and Evolution: Principles of inheritance, evolution, and evidence of evolution.
  6. Our Environment: Ecosystems, environmental problems, and conservation.
  1. Parctical Work
  2. Experiments: Conducting experiments related to the topics covered, including physical and chemical changes, measuring pH, and studying plant and animal tissues.
  3. Project Work: Application of concepts learned in real-life scenarios or investigative projects.
sl no.unitmarks
IChemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour 25
IIWorld of Living 25
IIINatural Phenomena 12
IVEffects of Current 13
VNatural Resources 05
Total80
Internal Assessment20
Grand Total100

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)

  1. Total Marks: 80
  2. Duration: 3 hours

Internal Assessment

  1. Total Marks: 20

The internal assessment is further divided into:

  1. Periodic Tests: 10 marks
  2. Notebook Submission: 5 marks
  3. Subject Enrichment Activities (Practical Work/Experiments/Projects): 5 marks

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