Uttarakhand Board Class 10 Syllabus 2027 Science

FOR UTTARAKHAND CLASS 10 PREPARATION

Uttarakhand Board
Class 10 Syllabus 2027
Science
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

Uttarakhand Class 10 2027 Syllabus Science

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SCIENCE (033)
Class- IX & X
The Learning Standards (Curricular Goals and Competencies) for Science as an integrated curricular
area, in alignment with the National Curriculum Framework 2023 are as follows:
CG-1 C-1.1 Describes classification of elements in the Periodic Table, and
Explores the world of explains how compounds (including carbon compounds) are
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matter, its interactions, and formed based on atomic structure (Bohr’s model) and properties
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colloids, and suspensions)
C-1.3 Describes and represents chemical interactions and changes
using symbols and chemical equations (acid and base, metal, and
non-metal, reversible, and irreversible)
CG-2 C-2.1 Applies Newton’s laws to explain the effect of forces (change
Explores the physical world in state of motion – displacement and direction, velocity and
around them, and acceleration, uniform circular motion, acceleration due to gravity)
understands scientific and analyses graphical and mathematical representations of
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principles and laws based on motion in one dimension
observations and analysis C-2.2 Explains the relationship between mass and weight using
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universal law of gravitation and connect it to laws of motion

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C-2.3 Manipulates
g of curvature) to observe image characteristics and
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correspondence with a ray diagram, and extends this
understanding to a combination of lenses (telescope, microscope)
C-2.4 Manipulates and analyses different characteristics of the
circuit (current, voltage, resistance) and mathematises their
relationship (Ohm’s law), and applies it to everyday usage
(electricity bill, short circuit, safety measures)
C-2.5 Defines work in scientific terms, and represents the
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C-2.7 Describes the origin and properties
a frequency, amplitude) and differences in what we hear as it
propagates through different instruments
CG-3 C-3.1 Explains the role of cellular components (nucleus,
Explores the structure and mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, chloroplast, cell
function of the living world wall), including the semi-permeability of cell membrane in making
at the cellular level cell the structural basis of living organisms and functional basis of
life processes
C-3.2 Analyses similarities and differences in the life processes
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involved in nutrition (photosynthesis in plants; absorption of
nutrients in fungi; digestion in animals), transport (transport of
water in plants; circulation in animals), exchange of materials
(respiration and excretion), and reproduction
C-3.3 Describes mechanisms of heredity (in terms of DNA, genes,
chromosomes) and variation (as changes in the sequence of DNA)
CG-4 C-4.1 Applies the knowledge of cellular diversity in organisms
Explores interconnectedness along with the ecological role organisms play (autotrophic or
between organisms and heterotrophic nutrition) to classify them into five-kingdoms
their environment C-4.2 Illustrates different levels of organisations of living organisms
(from molecules to organisms)
C-4.3 Analyses different levels of biological organisation from
organisms to ecosystems and biomes along with interactions that
take place at each level
C-4.4 Analyses patterns of inheritance of traits in terms of
Mendel’s laws and its consequences at a population level (using
models and/or simulations)
C-4.5 Analyses evidences of biological evolution demonstrating the
consequences of the process of natural selection in terms of
changes: in allele frequency in population, structure, and function
of organisms
CG-5 C-5.1 Explores how literature and the arts have influenced Science
Draws linkages between C-5.2 Examines a case study related to the use of Science in human
scientific knowledge and life from the perspective of Social Sciences and ethics (e.g., Marie
knowledge across other Curie, Jenner, treatment of patients with mental illness, the story
curricular areas of the atomic bomb, green revolution and GMOs, conservation of
biodiversity)
C-5.3 Applies scientific principles to explain phenomena in other
subjects (sound pitch, octave, and amplitude in music; use of
muscles in dance form and sports)
CG-6 C-6.1 Knows and explains the significant contributions of India to
Understands and all matters (concepts, explanations, methods) that are studied
appreciates the contribution within the curriculum in an integrated manner
of India through history and
the present times to the
overall field of Science,
including the disciplines that
constitute it
CG-7 C-7.1 States concepts that represent the most current
Develops awareness of the understanding of the matter being studied, ranging from mere
most current discoveries, familiarity to conceptual understanding of the matter as
ideas, and frontiers in all appropriate to the developmental stage of the students
areas of scientific knowledge C-7.2 States questions related to matters in the curriculum for
in order to appreciate that which current scientific understanding is well recognised to be
Science is ever evolving, and inadequate
that there are still many
unanswered questions
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Explores the nature of geometric, mathematical, graphical) to represent real-life events
Science by doing Science and phenomena using scientific principles and use these models to
manipulate variables and predict results
C-8.2 Designs and implements a plan for scientific inquiry
(formulates hypotheses, makes predictions, identifies variables,
accurately uses scientific instruments, represents data, primary
and secondary, in multiple modes, draws inferences based on data
and understanding of scientific concepts, theories, laws, and
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It is important to note that the Curricular Goals are interdependent, and not separate curricular
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(Reference: National Curriculum Framework for School Education – 2023.)
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The competencies, as defined by the NCFSE 2023, are designed to encompass the entire secondary
stage (classes IX-XII). Attainment of the competencies shall be done through transaction of the
curriculum using appropriate pedagogy; these shall be assessed through an integrated evaluation
scheme.

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TOTAL MARKS- 100 ¿ 80 (Theory) + 20 (Internal Assessment)À
THEORY: 80 Marks
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Matter- Its Nature 25
II Organization in the Living World 22
III Motion, Force and Work 27
IV Food; Food Production 06
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UNIT- I : Matter- Its Nature and Behaviour
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Definition of matter: Particulate Nature of Matter; States of Matter: solid,se
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evaporation), condensation, sublimation.
Is Matter Around Us Pure: Elements, compounds and mixtures. Heterogeneous and homogenous
mixtures, colloids and suspensions. Physical and chemical changes (excluding separating the
components of a mixture); Pure and Impure substances.
Atoms and Molecules: Atoms and molecules, Law of Chemical Combination, Chemical formula of
common compounds, Atomic and molecular masses.
Structure of atom: Sub-atomic particles: Electrons, protons and neutrons, Models of atom; Valency,
Atomic Number and Mass Number, Isotopes and Isobars.
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CLASS- X
TOTAL MARKS- 100 ¿ 80 (Theory) + 20 (Internal Assessment)À
THEORY: 80 Marks Time: 3:00 Hrs.
Unit 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

Theme: Materials
Unit I: Chemical Substances- Nature and Behaviour
Chemical Reactions and Equations: Chemical reactions, Chemical equation, Balanced chemical
equation, types of chemical reactions: combination, decomposition, displacement, double
displacement, precipitation, endothermic exothermic reactions, oxidation and reduction.
Acids, Bases and Salts: Acids and Bases – definitions in terms of furnishing of H+ and OH– ions,
identification using indicators, chemical properties, examples and uses, neutralization, concept of pH
scale (Definition relating to logarithm not required), importance of pH in everyday life; preparation
and uses of Sodium Hydroxide, Bleaching powder, Baking soda, Washing soda and Plaster of Paris.
Metals and Non-metals: Properties of metals and non-metals; Reactivity series; Formation and
properties of ionic compounds; Basic metallurgical processes; Corrosion and its prevention.
Carbon and its Compounds: Covalent bonds – formation and properties of covalent compounds,
Versatile nature of carbon, Hydrocarbons – saturated and unsaturated Homologous series.
Nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alkyne and carbon compounds containing functional groups
(halogens, alcohol, ketones, aldehydes). Chemical properties of carbon compounds (combustion,
oxidation, addition and substitution reaction). Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses),
soaps and detergents.

Theme: The World of the Living
Unit II: World of Living
Life processes: ‘Living Being’. Basic concept of nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion in plants
and animals.
Control and co-ordination in animals and plants: Tropic movements in plants; Introduction of plant
hormones; Control and co-ordination in animals: Nervous system; Voluntary, involuntary and reflex
action; Chemical co-ordination: animal hormones.
Reproduction: Reproduction in animals and plants (asexual and sexual) reproductive health - need
and methods of family planning. Safe sex vs HIV/AIDS. Child bearing and women’s health.
Heredity and Evolution: Heredity; Mendel’s contribution- Laws for inheritance of traits: Sex
determination; brief introduction.
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Unit III: Natural Phenomena
Reflection of light by curved surfaces; Images formed by spherical mirrors, centre of curvature,
principal axis, principal focus, focal length, mirror formula (Derivation not required), magnification.
Refraction; Laws of refraction, refractive index.
Refraction of light by spherical lens; Image formed by spherical lenses; Lens formula (Derivation not
required); Magnification. Power of a lens.
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Functioning of a lens in human eye, defects of vision and their corrections, applications of spherical
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Refraction of light through a prism, dispersion of light, scattering of light, applications in daily life
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Unit IV: Effects of Current
Electric current, potential difference and electric current. Ohm’s law; Resistance, Resistivity, Factors
on which the resistance of a conductor depends. Series combination of resistors, parallel combination
of resistors and its applications in daily life. Heating effect of electric current and its applications in
daily life. Electric power, Interrelation between P, V, I and R.
Magnetic effects of current: Magnetic field, field lines, field due to a current carrying conductor, field
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Rule, Direct current. Alternating current: frequency of AC. Advantage of AC over DC. Domestic
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Our environment: Eco-system, Environmental problems, Ozone depletion, waste production and their
solutions. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances.

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(There will be total 3 Unit Tests (two Unit Tests before half yearly examination and one after half yearly
examination) and a pre-board examination. At the time of half yearly result preparation best of two Unit
Tests (I & II) marks will be taken and converted to the weightage of 05 marks. In annual board
examination, marks of the best out of 3 Unit Tests will be taken and converted to the weightage of 05
marks for the board result preparation.)

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PRACTICALS
Practical should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. A. Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator: Unit-I
(i) Dilute Hydrochloric Acid
(ii) Dilute NaOH solution
(iii) Dilute Ethanoic Acid solution
(iv) Lemon juice
(v) Water
(vi) Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution
B. Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) on the basis of their reaction with: Unit-I
a) Litmus solution (Blue/Red)
b) Zinc metal
c) Solid sodium carbonate
2. Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them into: Unit-I
A. Combination reaction
B. Decomposition reaction
C. Displacement reaction
D. Double displacement reaction
(i) Action of water on quicklime
(ii) Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals
(iii) Iron nails kept in copper sulphate solution
(iv) Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride solutions
3. Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions: Unit-I
i) ZnSO4(aq)
ii) FeSO4(aq)
iii) CuSO4(aq)
iv) Al2 (SO4)3(aq)
Arranging Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of reactivity based on theabove result.
4. Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it and
determine its resistance. Also plotting a graph between V and I. Unit-IV
5. Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series and parallel.Unit-IV
6. Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata. Unit- II
7. Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration. Unit-II
8. Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid): Unit- I
i) Odour
ii) solubility in water
iii) effect on litmus
iv) reaction with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
9. Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water. Unit- I
10. Determination of the focal length of: Unit-III
i) Concave mirror
ii) Convex lens
by obtaining the image of a distant object.
11. 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 - III
12. Studying (a) binary fission in Amoeba, and (b) budding in yeast and Hydra with the help of prepared slides.Unit-II
13. Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism. Unit-III
14. Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea, gram or red kidney bean). Unit-II

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PRESCRIBED BOOKS:

 foKku (Science)-Textbook for class IX-NCERT Publication

 foKku (Science)-Text book for class X- NCERT Publication
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 Laboratory Manual-Science-Class IX, NCERT Publication
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 Laboratory Manual-Science-Class X, NCERT Publication
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Exemplar Problems Class IX – NCERT Publication
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 Exemplar Problems Class X – NCERT Publication

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