Latest Update on CBSE 2023-24 Syllabus for Science
Syllabus for the 2023-24 academic year has been released and we were prompt about prediction of the changes. Below, we have provided you with a simple analysis of Class 10 Science Syllabus below, along with:
- PDF download -> 2023-24 (latest) and past year syllabus
- Competency Focus -> what is new
- Detailed analysis -> deleted and added topics/ chapters
- Lab exercises -> List of all 2023-24 practicals
2023-24 Latest Syllabus
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2022-23 Reduced Syllabus
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(for reference purposes only)
| COMPETENCY-BASED QUESTION PAPER DESIGN |
| S. No. |
Bloom Typologies (as per NEP 2023) |
Total % |
| 1 |
Easy difficulty level:
Remembering | Understanding |
46% |
| 2 |
Medium difficulty level:
Application-based |
22% |
| 3 |
Hard difficulty level:
Analysis | Evaluate | Create |
32% |
| TOTAL |
100% |
NOTE: There are no topics deleted or added in Class 10 Science 2023-24 syllabus.
| CLASS 10 SCIENCE BLUEPRINT 2023-24 |
| Units |
Unit Name |
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 |
|
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Periodic Assessment (10) + Student Enrichment (Practical Work) (05) + Portfolio (05) |
20 |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
Class 10 Science 2023-24 Practical List
Practical should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes.
- A. (Unit I) Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator:
- Dilute Hydrochloric Acid
- Dilute NaOH solution
- Dilute Ethanoic Acid solution
- Lemon juice
- Water
- Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution
B. (Unit I Chapter 2) Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) on the basis of their reaction with:
- Litmus solution (Blue/Red)
- Zinc metal
- Solid sodium carbonate
- (Unit I Chapter 1) Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them into:
A. Combination reaction
B. Decomposition reaction
C. Displacement reaction
D. Double displacement reaction
- Action of water on quicklime
- Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals
- Iron nails kept in copper sulphate solution
- Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride solutions
- A. (Unit I Chapter 3) Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions:
- ZnSO4(aq)
- FeSO4(aq)
- CuSO4(aq)
- Al2(SO4)3(aq)
Arranging Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above result.
- (Unit IV Chapter 12) Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it and determining its resistance. Also plotting a graph between V and I.
- (Unit IV) Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series and parallel.
- (Unit II) Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
- (Unit II Chapter 6) Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.
- (Unit I) Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid):
- Odour
- Solubility in water
- Effect on litmus
- Reaction with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
- (Unit I) Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water.
- (Unit III Chapter 10) Determination of the focal length of:
- Concave mirror; and
- Convex lens; by obtaining the image of a distant object.
- (Unit III Chapter 10) Tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different angles of incidence. Measure the angle of incidence, angle of refraction, angle of emergence and interpret the result.
- (Unit II Chapter 8) Studying (a) binary fission in Amoeba, and (b) budding in yeast and Hydra with the help of prepared slides.
- (Unit III Chapter 11) Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism.
- (Unit II) Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea, gram or red kidney bean).
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