Nopany High Syllabus for Session 2016-2017 Class IX Subject: English Language Text Book Publisher : Total English Book 10 : Morning Star UNIT –I 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words-Test Paper 2, 3, 4[Q: 4(b)] 2. Correct form of words in sentences -Test paper 2, 3, 4 [Q: 4(a)] 3. Joining of sentences- Test Paper -2, 3, 4 [Q: 4(c)] 4. Transformation of sentences-2, 3, 4 [Q: 4(d)] 5. Tenses and their uses (1) – pages 45, 46, 47, 48, 6. Tenses and their uses (2) - pages 59, 60, 61, 62 Writing Skills 1. Three Compositions (Word limit: 350-400 words each): a. Descriptive. b. Creative. c. Argumentative. 2. Letter Writing: a. Letter to a friend telling him about the new computer that you received as a gift. b. Write a letter to the Manager of an ice cream factory requesting him to grant permission to you and your class mates to visit the factory. 3. Unseen Comprehension: Total English (Practice paper 2, 3, 4) Internal Assignment (Oral): Class is to be divided into three groups and each group must prepare a speech on any one of the following topics: 1. Advertisements lead to wasteful expenditure. 2. Prepare a speech as the Secretary of any local club on the necessity of maintaining cleanliness in the locality. 3. The advantages and disadvantages of smart phones being used by the young generation. UNIT –II (All topics of Unit I are included in Unit II) 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words-Test Paper 6, 7, 8, 9[Q: 4(b)] 2. Correct form of words in sentences -Test paper 6, 7, 8, 9 [Q: 4(a)] 3. Joining of sentences- Test Paper -6, 7, 8, 9 [Q: 4(c)] 4. Transformation of sentences-6, 7, 8, 9 [Q: 4(d)] 5. Comparison of adjectives-pages- 154, 155, 156 6. Sequence of Tenses- pages-76, 77 Page 1 of 25 Writing Skills 1. Three Compositions (Word limit: 350-400 words each): a. Descriptive. b. Narrative. c. Argumentative. 2. Letter Writing: a. After schooling, you went to another city for higher studies. Write a letter to your friend in your hometown describing your thoughts and feelings on leaving your home and school. b. Write a letter to the Director of a television Channel complaining about the quality of the programmes telecast. Suggest ways to improve the programmes. 3. Unseen Comprehension: Total English (Practice paper 7, 8, 9) Internal Assignment (Aural): Reading a short passage followed by answering questions relevant to the passage. UNIT –III (All topics of Unit I and Unit II are included in Unit III) 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words-Test Paper 12, 14, 15[Q: 4(b)] 2. Correct form of words in sentences -Test paper 12, 14, 15 [Q: 4(a)] 3. Joining of sentences- Test Paper -12, 14, 15 [Q: 4(c)] 4. Transformation of sentences-12, 14, 15 [Q: 4(d)] 5. Direct and indirect speech-pages- 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 6. Transformation of sentences (I) - pages- 119, 120, 121 Writing Skills 1. Three Compositions (Word limit: 350-400 words each): a. Picture Composition. b. Story Writing. 2. Letter Writing: a. Write a letter to your younger sister advising her to read newspapers regularly, impressing upon her the need for doing so. b. Write a letter to the MLA of your area requesting him to set up a bus stop in your locality. 3. Unseen Comprehension: Total English (Practice paper 12, 14) Internal Assignment (Oral): Class is to be divided into three groups and each group must prepare a speech on any one of the following topics: 1. The advantages and disadvantages of co-education in schools. 2. Discuss about a person who has been the most inspirational and instrumental in changing your life. 3. A scene of looking out of the window on a rainy evening. Page 2 of 25 Subject: English Literature Text Book I Publisher : : A Collection of Poems & Short Stories. Inter University Press. Text Book II Publisher : : The Merchant of Venice. Morning Star Publication. UNIT – I (All topics completed in Class VIII are including in the syllabus) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Where the Mind is Without Fear (Poem) A Psalm of Life (Poem) The Kabuliwala (Prose) Hunger (Prose) The Merchant of Venice: Act III Scenes: I to IV. Internal Assignment Do you think a man’s choice of Casket, as prescribed by Portia’s father in The Merchant of Venice, is a reliable or true test of character? UNIT – II (All topics of Unit – I are included in Unit – II) 1. 2. 3. A Doctor’s Journal Entry for August 6, 1945(Poem) The Bet (Prose) The Merchant of Venice: Act III Scene V, Act – IV, Scene I (Line 1 – 254) Internal Assignment 1. Referring to the relevant incidents in the poem, A Doctor’s Journal Entry for August 6, 1945, state how it is an anti - war poem UNIT – III (All topics of Unit I and Unit II are included in Unit III) 1. 2. 3. Small Pain in My Chest (Poem) The Last Leaf. (Prose) The Merchant of Venice: Act IV Scene I, (Line 255-455) Act IV Scene II Internal Assignment In the story The Last Leaf old Behrman not only achieved his dream of painting a master piece, but also saved a life. Discuss. Page 3 of 25 Subject: Mathematics Text Book I : Understanding ICSE Mathematics (for Class IX). Publisher : Avichal Publishing Company Text Book II : Concise Mathematics Part - II. (for Class X) Publisher : Selina Publishers UNIT - I Commercial Arithmetic: 1. Compound Interest (without using formula) :Exercise – 1A,1B and 1C [ Class – X ] 2. Revision: - Irrational Numbers: Exercise – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 [Class – IX] 3. Revision :-Compound Interest : Exercise – 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 [ Class – IX] Algebra : 1. Logarithms :- Exercise 8.1 and 8.2 [ Class IX ] 2. Revision: - Indices: - Exercise – 7[Class – IX ] 3. Revision: - Expansions: - Exercise - 3.1 and 3.2 [ Class – IX ] 4. Revision :- Factorisation :- Exercise – 4.1,4.2, 4.3,4.4 and 4.5 [ Class – IX ] Geometry : 1. Theorems on Area :- Exercise – 13 [ Class IX ] 2. Circle :- Exercise – 14.1 and 14.2 [ Class IX ] 3. Revision: - Triangles: - Exercise – 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4 [Class – IX] Mensuration : 1. Revision: Perimeter and Area of Plane figures :- Exercise – 15.1,15.2,15.3 and 15.4 [Class – IX] Statistics :1. Graphical Representation of Statistical Data: - Exercise – 25 [Class – X ] 2. Revision :- Mean, Median, Grouped Data, Bar Graph, Histogram, Frequency Polygon :Exercise – 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3 [Class – IX] Internal Assignment : Conduct a survey of a group of students and represent it graphically- height and weight. UNIT - II (All topics of Unit – I are included in Unit – II) Commercial Arithmetic: 1. Compound Interest (using formula): Exercise – 2A and 2B [Class – X] 2. Growth and Depreciation: - Exercise – 2C and 2D [Class – X ] Algebra : 1. Linear Inequations :- Exercise – 6A and 6B [ Class – X ] 2. Quadratic Equations: - Exercise – 7A, 7B, 7C and 7D [ Class – X ] Page 4 of 25 3. Problems on Quadratic Equations: - Exercise – 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D and 8E [Class – X ] 4. Revision: Simultaneous Linear Equations: - Ex–5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 [Class – IX] Geometry: 1. Symmetry: - Exercise – 15A, 15B and 15C [Class – X ] 2. Revision: - Rectilinear Figures: - Exercise – 12.1 and 12.2 [Class – IX ] 3. Revision: - Pythagoras Theorem: - Exercise – 11 [Class – IX] 4. Revision: - Mid – Point Theorem: - Exercise – 10 [Class – IX] Mensuration : 1. Circumference and the Area of a Circle: - Exercise – 21A and 21B [Class – X] Statistics:1. Measures of Central Tendency: - Exercise – 26A [Class – X] Trigonometry : 1. Trigonometrical Ratios :- Exercise – 16 [ Class IX ] 2. Trigonometrical Ratios of standard Angles :- Exercise – 17.1and 17.2[Class – IX ] Co-ordinate Geometry : 1. Revision: - Co-ordinate Geometry: - Exercise – 18.1and 18.2[Class – IX ] Internal Assignment: Planning A Home Budget. UNIT - III (All topics of Unit – I and II are included in Unit –III) Commercial Arithmetic: 1. Sales Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) :- Exercise – 3A,3B, 3C and 3D [Class – X ] Algebra : 1. Ratio and Proportion :- Exercise – 10A,10B,10C and 10D [Class – X ] 2. Factor Theorem :- Exercise – 11A,11B and 11C [Class – X ] 3. Revision : Problems on Simultaneous Linear Equations :- Exercise – 6 [Class – IX ] Geometry : 1. Loci :- Exercise – 17A and 17B [Class – X ] 2. Similarity(with application of Maps and Models):- Exercise – 16A,16B and 16C [Class–X] 3. Revision :- Co-ordinate Geometry :- Exercise – 18.3and 18.4[Class – IX ] Mensuration : 1. Circumference and the Area of a Circle: - Exercise – 21C [Class – X ] Statistics :1. Measures of Central Tendency :- Exercise – 26B [Class – X ] 2. Median , Quartile and Mode :- Exercise – 26C and 26D [Class – X ] Page 5 of 25 Trigonometry : 1. Trigonometrical Identities :- Exercise – 23A and 23B [Class – X ] 2. Ratios of Complementary Angles :- Exercise – 23C,23D and 23E [Class – X ] 3. Height and Distance :- Exercise – 24A,24B and 24C [Class – X ] Internal Assignment: Cutting a circle into equal sections of a small central angle to find the area of a circle by using the formula A = πr2. Subject: Biology Text Book : A Text Book of ICSE Biology (Class X) Publisher : General Printers & Publishers UNIT – I Chapter 3: Chapter 5: Chapter 6 : Chapter 7 : Cell Division and Structure of Chromosome Osmosis and Ascent of Sap Transpiration Photosynthesis Practical Work: 1. Temporary mount of onion peel 2. Study of a bisexual flower- Hibiscus 3. Potato Osmoscope UNIT – II ( All theoretical and practical topics of Unit I are included ) Chapter 14 : Chapter 11: Chapter 9 : Chapter 15 : Aids to Health: Health Organizations ; First Aid The Endocrine System The Excretory System Our Environment Practical Work: 1. Location of Endocrine Glands in Human 2. Urinary System in Man 3. L/S of kidney UNIT – III ( All theoretical and practical topics of Unit I and unit II are included ) Chapter 8 : The Cardiovascular System Chapter 4 : The Heredity : Fundamentals of Genetics Chapter 16 : Abatement of Pollution Page 6 of 25 Practical Work: 1. Identification of sugar, starch, protein and fat 2. L/S of human heart Subject: Physics Text Book I : Concise Physics (ICSE Part – I) (Class – IX) Publisher : Selina Publisher Text Book II : Concise Physics (ICSE Part – II) (Class – X) Publisher : Selina Publisher UNIT – I Concise Physics (ICSE Part – I) ( Class – IX) Chapter 2 : Measurement of Length, Volume, Time and Mass Chapter 4 : Motion in One Dimension Chapter 5 : Laws of Motion Chapter 12 : Reflection of Light at a Plane Surface Chapter 13 : Spherical Mirrors Practical: Experiment 1 : To find a relationship between angle of incidence and angle of reflection using plane mirror. Experiment 2 : To find the relationship between distance of an object from a plane mirror to the distance of its image from the plane mirror. UNIT– II All topics of Unit I are included in Unit II Concise Physics (ICSE Part – I) (Class – IX) Chapter 6 : Pressure in Fluids and Atmospheric Pressure Chapter 7 : Upthrust in Fluids and Atmospheric Pressure Chapter 8 : Floatation and Relative Density Chapter 10 : Transfer of Heat Chapter 11 : Energy Flow and Conservation of Energy Concise Physics (ICSE Part – II) ( Class – X) Chapter 11 : Calorimetry Page 7 of 25 Practical: Experiment 1 : To find the focal length of a concave mirror by focusing a distant object on the screen. Experiment 2 : To determine R.D of two liquids UNIT – III All topics of Unit I and Unit II are included in Unit III Concise Physics (ICSE Part – I) (Class – IX) Chapter 14 : Propagation of Sound Waves Chapter 16 : Current Electricity Chapter 11 : Energy Flow and Conservation of Resources Concise Physics (ICSE Part – II) ( Class – X) Chapter 1 : Force Practical : Experiment 5 : To find the relationship between Fahrenheit and celcius scale of temperature. Experiment 6 : To obtain five sets of reading of the time period of a pendulum of length 70cm, 80cm, 100cm and 110cm. To calculate the time period, T2 for each length. To plot a graph of L vs T2. Obtain the slope and find the value of g. Subject: Chemistry Text Book I : Simplified ICSE Chemistry (Class – IX) Publisher : Allied Publishers Text Book II : Simplified ICSE Chemistry (Class – X) Publisher : Allied Publishers UNIT – I Simplified ICSE Chemistry (Class – X) Chapter 1 : Periodic Table – Periodic Properties and Variation of Properties Chapter 2 : Chemical Bonding Page 8 of 25 Revision : Simplified ICSE Chemistry (Class – IX) Chapter 4 : The Language of Chemistry Chapter 7 : Atomic Structure Practical :1) Effect of heat on a given chemical substance and to identify colour change of evolved gas 2) To find out pH of the different sample solutions UNIT – II (All theoretical & practical topics of Unit – I are included in Unit – II) Simplified ICSE Chemistry (Class X) Chapter 4 : Mole Concept and Stoichiometry Chapter 3 : A. Acids, Bases and Salts B. Analytical Chemistry Revision : Simplified ICSE Chemistry (Class – IX) Chapter 6 : Water Chapter 9 : Study of First Element - Hydrogen Practical :1) Action of dilute sulphuric acid on a given substance 2) Identification of hard and soft water UNIT – III (All theoretical & practical topics of Unit – I & Unit – II are included in Unit - III) Simplified ICSE Chemistry Chapter 7 : Study of compound a) Hydrogen Chloride b) Ammonia c) Nitric Acid d) Sulphuric Acid Chapter 10 : Atmospheric Pollution Practical :1) Flame Test – identification of cations of the given samples 2) Identification of cation by ammonium hydroxide Page 9 of 25 Subject: History Text Book : Modern Indian History Contemporary World and Civics ICSE (Class X) Publisher : Avichal Publishing Company (Updated Edition – 2016) UNIT - I History Chapter 1 : The First War of Independence (1857) Chapter 2 : Factors Promoting Nationalism And Foundation of The Indian National Congress Chapter 3: Programme and Achievements of the Early Nationalists Chapter 4: The Rise of Assertive Nationalism Chapter 5: The Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement Chapter 12: The First World War Civics Chapter 1: The Union Parliament : The Rajya Sabha and The Lok Sabha Chapter 2 : The Union Executive: The President and the Vice- President Internal Assignment: Prepare a project by comparing the powers of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha ( Special importance to be given to the advantages of Lok Sabha over Rajya Sabha.) UNIT – II (All chapters of Unit –I will be included in Unit –II ) History Chapter 6: Factors Leading to the Formation of the Muslim League Chapter 7 : National Movement During the First World War Lucknow Pact , Home Rule Movement and August Declaration Chapter 8: National Movement : 1919 – 1934 ( Non – Cooperation Movement , Civil Disobedience Movement and other forces at work) Chapter 9: The Cripps Mission and the Quit India Movement Chapter 13: Rise of Dictatorship : Facism in Italy and Nazism in Germany. Chapter 14: The Second World War ( 1939- 1945) Civics Chapter 3: The Union Executive: The Prime Minister , The Union Cabinet and the Council Of Ministers Chapter 4: The Union Judiciary : The Supreme Court Internal Assignment: How far Quit India Movement was different from other two Mass Movements. Page 10 of 25 UNIT – III (All chapters of Unit –I and Unit – II will be included in Unit –III ) History Chapter 10 : Subhas Chandra Bose , Forward Bloc and the Indian National Army (INA) Chapter 11 : Independence and the Partition of India Chapter 15 : United Nations Organisation : Origin , Purpose and the Principal Organs Chapter 16: Major Agencies of the United Nations Chapter 17 : Universal Declaration of Human Rights Chapter 18 : The Non- Aligned Movement Civics Chapter 5 : The State Judiciary : The High Courts Chapter 6: The Subordinate Court Internal Assignment: Similarities and differences between the ideologies and policies of Fascism and Nazism. Subject: Geography Text Book I : A text book of ICSE geography (Class X) Publisher : Goyal Brothers Text Book II : A text book of ICSE geography (Class IX) Publisher : Goyal Brothers Text Book III : ICSE Practical skills in maps and toposheets Publisher : Evergreen UNIT – I A Text Book of ICSE Geography (Class – IX) Chapter 11 : Importance of oceans Chapter 12 : Movements of ocean water, tides and currents Chapter 13 : Composition and structure of the atmosphere Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Map Work : Natural regions o f the world (tropical grassland, tropical monsoon, China type Temperate grassland, British type, Taiga) : (a) Pollution – types and sources (b) major pollutants : World map: (Water bodies, relief, natural regions) Internal Assignment : Tropical monsoon type of climate with special mention of India. (location, climatic condition, and human activity) Page 11 of 25 UNIT – II A Text Book of ICSE geography (Class – IX) Chapter 14 : Insolation Chapter 15 : Pressure belts and winds Chapter 16 : Precipitation Chapter 19 : Effects of Pollution A Text Book of ICSE Geography (Class – X) Chapter 3 : Physical features of India Chapter 4 : India – climate Toposheet : Concept of contours (drawing and identifying – ridges, slopes, hills) : Concept of Convectional symbols Map Work : Physical features of India (mountains, plains, plateaus, water bodies, rivers) Internal Assignment : Find out the source of pollution of water bodies in the locality and determine the quality of water. UNIT – III A Text Book of ICSE Geography (Class – X) Chapter 5 : Soil of India Chapter 6 : Natural vegetation of India Chapter 7 : Water resource Chapter 8 : Minerals of India Revision Chapter 4 : India climate Toposheet : Interpretation of toposheet - 45D/7, 45D/10 Map Work : India - relief, climate and soil. Internal Assignment : Recognising forms of important contour via types of slope, conical Hill, plateau and symbols. Page 12 of 25 Subject: Commercial Application Text Book : Commercial Applications (Part-I) & (Part-II) Publisher : Goyal Brothers Prakashan UNIT-I Chapter 1 : Markets & Marketing Chapter 2 : Marketing Mix- 4 P’S Chapter 3 : Advertising and Brand Promotion Chapter 4 : Sales and Selling Process Commercial Application (Part-I) (Revision) Chapter 11 : Nature & Terminology of Accounting Chapter 12 : Accounting Records Case Studies On : Different Stages Of A Product,Elements of Marketing Mix,Channels Of Distribution Of Product,Pricing Strategies,Publicity,Factors Responsible For Selection Of Advertising Media,Role Of Media In Advertising,Uses of BRS,Salesmanship,Importance of Advertising. Internal Assignment: Study five different advertisements in any one media (print,television,audio) of the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) such as Coke,Pepsi,Lux,Surf,Tide etc and explain their positive and negative points. UNIT-II (All topics of UNIT-I are included in UNIT-II) Commercial Applications (Part-II) Chapter 5 : Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Chapter 6 : Financial Accounting And Reporting Chapter 7 : Banking & Bank Transactions Chapter 8 : Fundamental Concepts of Cost Chapter 9 : Importance Of Human Resources Case Studies On : Separate Entity Concept,Going Concern Concept,Income and Expenditure Account,Rectification of Balance Sheet,Role of Central Bank,Different Types Of Deposit Account,Different Types Of Negotiable Instrument,Creation Of Credit,Working Of Industrial Bank,Availability Of Overdraft Facility. Page 13 of 25 Internal Assignment : (1) Write an essay on the role of the Central Bank (Reserve Bank Of India) in any economy with reference to Indian scenario. (2) Study the working of the commercial banks in India by studying the working of the branch office of any Public sector commercial bank such as Canara bank,SBI,Bank of Baroda etc. UNIT-III (All topics of UNIT-I and UNIT-II are included in UNIT-III) Commercial Applications (Part-II) Chapter 10 : Recruitment,Selection,Training Case Studies On : Job Rotation,Job Analysis and Distribution,The Steps Involved in Recruitment,Selection Process,sources Applicable for Recruitment in an Organisation,Training Process,Clearing House Facility,Brand Name and Brand loyalty,Stages of Marketing,Incentives Satisfying Needs. Internal Assignment : Study the working of Public relation Department of a mid sized firm operating in the media sector. Subject: Economics Application Text Book : I.C.S.E. Economics Applications Part II Publisher : Goyal Brothers Prakashan. UNIT I Chapter 1 : Elementary Theory of Demand. Chapter 2 : Elasticity of Demand. Chapter 3 : Theory of Supply. Chapter 4 : Factors of Production Internal Assignments: Take a fast moving good(FMCG) like washing machine detergent.Analyse the factors that determine the demand for this product.Present your findings in form of a class presentation. UNIT II (All chapters of Unit I are included in the Unit II) Chapter 5 : Nature and Structure of Markets. Chapter 6 : The State and Economic Development. Page 14 of 25 Revision: Chapter 1: Elementary Theory of Demand. Chapter 2:Elasticity of Demand. Chapter 3:Theory of Supply. Internal Assignments : Take a case of 5 FMCGs –bathing soaps,toothpastes,facial creams,shampoos,ball pens.Analyse as to how the market for these products is characterized by product differentiation. UNIT III (All chapters of Unit I and Unit II are included in Unit III) Chapter 7 : Meaning and Functions of Money. Chapter 8 : Inflation Revision: Chapter 4: Factors of Production. Chapter 5:Nature and Structure of Markets. Chapter 6:The State and Economic Development. Internal Assignments: Take a case of a public enterprise which is about to be privatized or has been recently privatized Ananyse the pros and cons of such an exercise undertaken by the government.(The case of VSNL or BALCO can be taken up) Subject: Value Education Text Book : The Mirror of Values (Book 9) Publisher : Goyal Brothers Prakashan UNIT - I Chapter 1: A Prayer Chapter 2: Have a Goal in Life Chapter 3: Habits Chapter 4: Admit Your Mistakes Chapter 5: What Have We Done Today? Chapter 6: Time is Precious Chapter 7: This Too Shall Pass Away Page 15 of 25 UNIT - II Chapter 8: The Art of Taking Time To Live Chapter 9: Keeping a Diary Chapter 10: Precepts Chapter 11: Pain is a Great Teacher Chapter 12: Where There is a Will, There is a Way Chapter 13: Organise Your Studies Chapter 14: A Message to Youth. UNIT - III Chapter 15: Love Conquers All Chapter 16: Qualities of a Gentleman Chapter 17: Laughter is the Best Medicine Chapter 18: Where the Mind is Without Fear Chapter 19: Mathemagician – Srinivas Ramanujan Chapter 20: Dr Verghese Kurien- The Father of the White Revolution Chapter 21: Be a World Citizen Subject: Art & Craft & S.U.P.W. Text Book Publisher : Learn Pencil Shading (Landscapes and Objects – I) : Navneet Publications (India) Ltd UNIT-I To be done in Drawing Copy: Page: 19 Page: 21 Page: 23 S.U.P.W. (Subsidiary Craft/Service): To make a Dustbin UNIT – II To be done in Drawing Copy: Page: 27 Page: 29 Page: 31 Page 16 of 25 S.U.P.W. (Subsidiary Craft/Service): To Compile a First aid Box UNIT – III To be done in Drawing Copy: Page: 33 Page: 35 Page: 39 S.U.P.W. (Subsidiary Craft/Service): To make a toy with discarded powder – tin and a plastic ball. Page 17 of 25 Page 18 of 25 Page 19 of 25 Page 20 of 25 Page 21 of 25 Page 22 of 25 Page 23 of 25 Page 24 of 25 Page 25 of 25
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