ISC Class 11 Syllabus 2027 Home Science

ISC YEAR 2027

INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION

HOME SCIENCE
(864)

February 2025
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HOME SCIENCE (864)

Aims
1. To develop an understanding of the terms, 4. To foster an understanding of the changes that
concepts and principles used in the study of take place during different stages of life.
Home Science. 5. To familiarize candidates with traditional
2. To develop an understanding of the importance textiles and to equip them with the knowledge
of proper storage and preservation of food and and necessary skills involved in the care and
meal planning for the family. maintenance of textiles.
3. To equip candidates with the necessary 6. To create awareness regarding selected
knowledge and skills for effective management community development programmes and to
of resources. develop effective communication skills.

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There will be two papers in the subject: 2. Food and Nutrition
Paper I: Theory: 3 hours…. 70 Marks (i) A review of the relationship between food
Paper II: Practical: 3 hours..... 30 Marks and health; the importance of a balanced diet
PAPER I -THEORY for everyday life.
Dimensions of health: physical, social,
1. Concept and Scope of Home Science
emotional, mental and spiritual.
(i) Introduction to the streams in Home Science Classification of food on the basis of
and how they integrate to form a meaningful nutrients and functions. Functions of food:
whole.
physiological, psychological and social.
An explanation that Home Science is an
umbrella term for a field of Applied Sciences, Concept of balanced diet and food groups.
made up of Foods & Nutrition, Resource Nutritional requirements for different
Management, Human Development, Textiles age-groups (ICMR tables).
& Clothing and Communication &
(ii) Study of macro and micronutrients.
Extension.
Sources, functions, Recommended Dietary
(ii) Importance and relevance of the study of
Allowances (RDA) and deficiency of the
Home Science.
following nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins,
An understanding of how the study of Home fats, minerals (iron, calcium, iodine and
Science enables one to understand and phosphorous) and vitamins (A, D, E, K, B 1 ,
develop skills to deal with issues and B 2 , Niacin, Folic Acid & C); role of water
concerns related to self, family and society. and fibre in the diet.
(iii) Career options in Home Science. Basal Metabolic Rate (B.M.R) and the
A brief study of the various career options factors affecting B.M.R.
available for Home Science students.

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3. Storage and Preservation of Food Meaning of resources; types of resources:
human - time, energy, knowledge, skills,
(i) Causes of food spoilage.
attitudes; non-human - money, goods,
Factors contributing to food spoilage: property); shared (community) facilities -
Enzymatic action, moisture, microbial schools, parks, hospitals, transport, water,
contamination, insects, rodents, improper electricity, fuel.
handling of food.
(ii) Management of Resources: need and
(ii) Storage of foods: Perishable, semi-perishable importance of Management; Management
and non-perishable foods. process; Decision making.
Meaning and examples of perishable, semi- (a) Role of management in efficient and
perishable and non-perishable foods; a effective utilization of resources. A brief
general idea of storing common foods at understanding of the Management
home. process: Planning, Organizing,
Convenience foods and their merits and Implementing, Controlling, and
demerits. Evaluation.
Role of Decision Making in management
(iii) Food preservation: Need and importance, of resources.
principles and methods.
(b) Methods of maintenance/ conservation of
Need and importance of preserving food (to shared resources.
be done briefly).
(iii) Time and Energy Management.
(a) Principles of food preservation:
Concept and importance of time and energy
− Use of high and low temperature; management; types of time plans (daily,
− Change in pH; weekly, monthly, annual); significance of
peak load and rest periods; management of
− Removal of moisture; time. Work simplification: Meaning and
− Use of chemical preservatives methods.
(household: salt, sugar, lemon, oil,
spices, vinegar; commercial: sodium 5. Human Development
benzoate and potassium meta (i) Growth and Development from birth to late
bisulphite). childhood.
(b) Methods of food preservation: Concept of growth & development; factors
− Bactericidal Methods: sterilization affecting growth & development. Influence of
by cooking. sports and physical fitness.
Milestones of development from birth to late
− Bacteriostatic Methods:
dehydration, refrigeration, chemical childhood (ages 0 to 12 years).
preservation (i.e. salting, use of (ii) Periods of growth and development during
sugar, use of lime, vinegar and childhood.
chemical preservatives), pickling.
Periods of development during childhood
Brief description and examples of each of the from birth to 12 years of age, (infancy, early
above. childhood, middle childhood and late
childhood).
4. Resource Management
(iii) Perspectives of Human Development.
(i) Resources: Human, non-human and shared
resources. The following aspects need to be explained -
development is multidimensional and

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interdisciplinary - includes biological, PAPER II – PRACTICAL – 30 Marks
cognitive, emotional and social development;
development is continuous and cumulative; it Students are required to complete the practicals (any
is variable, reflecting individual variation; five) listed below and maintain a record book for the
cultural differences are reflected in same.
development; both heredity and environment
influence development. 1. Food and nutrition
(a) Use 24-hour dietary recall method to analyse
(iv) Personality development and image building. individual diet patterns with reference to
Personality: concept; factors affecting requirements of basic food groups and RDA.
personality (environmental and genetic); types Discuss implications of deficiency.
and traits of personality. (b) Basic Cooking: boiling, steaming, frying and
Competencies for effectiveness: empathy, baking. Preparation of simple snacks using
information seeking, communication skills, these methods.
initiative, self-confidence, importance of 2. Resource Management
personal grooming. (a) Prepare a list of activities routinely performed
by you in a day, along with approximate time
6. Care and Maintenance of Textiles spent on each activity. Show how you would
(i) Laundering of cotton, linen, wool, silk, rayon; modify your routine, for most effective
storage of clothes. utilization of time and energy.

Methods of wet cleaning; steps in laundering (b) Make flower arrangements: centre, side.
and difference in techniques used. 3. Textiles and clothing
Finishing by starching, blueing and use of (a) Basics of stitching – hemming, running
optical brightening agents and stitch, attaching fasteners.
pressing/ironing. (b) Laundering of cotton, linen, wool, silk and
Storage of wool, silk, cotton, linen, rayon; rayon.
special items like zari, lace and leather. (c) Removal of stains.
(ii) Household methods of stain removal. (d) Designing care label for a garment.
Stains of animal origin: blood, egg, milk. 4. Human Development
Stains of vegetable origin: Turmeric, Visit a nearby nursery school. Observe children
oil/curry, tea. at play outdoors and indoors. Record the patterns
of play behaviour and the kind of interactions
Stains of mineral origin: ink, lipstick, rust.
with other children and adults. Talk to the
teachers in the school about how they plan
7. Communication and Extension
activities for young children.
Methods of Communication: individual, group 5. Communication & Extension
and mass; social media.
Conduct a survey on the use of Social Media
Individual: verbal and non-verbal. among teenagers on various aspects such as,
Group: discussions, demonstrations, fieldtrips. social network sites used, time spent in a day,
frequency of usage, reason for using these social
Mass: print and electronic. network sites, perceived advantages/
Social media: meaning, types, advantages and disadvantages, etc.
disadvantages.

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