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HOME SCIENCE
Subject Code - 064
Class IX (2026-27)

Home science is a practical science that is essential for every individual to handle
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• Fabric and Apparel Sciences
• Community Development and Extension
The subject helps students to understand changing needs of Indian society, academic
principles as well as develop professional skills.

Objectives: The syllabus at Secondary level develops an understanding in the learners
that the knowledge and skills acquired through Home Science facilitates development of
self, family and community. It endeavours to -
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• impart knowledge of nutrition and lifestyles to enable prevention and management
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• inculcate healthy food habits.
• help to develop understanding of textiles for selection and care of clothes.
• develop skills of communication to assist in advocacy and dissemination of
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HOME SCIENCE
Subject Code - 064
Class IX (2026-27)

Course Structure: Theory & Practical Theory: 70 Marks
Time: 3 Hour Practical: 30 Marks

S.No. Units Marks
1. Concept and scope of Home Science Education and recent trends 03
2. Human growth & Development – I 08
3. Family and Values 08
4. Food, Nutrition and Health 15
5. Fibre and Fabric 15
6. Resource Management 14
7. Measures of Safety and Management of Emergencies 07
THEORY 70
PRACTICAL 30
GRAND TOTAL 100

Unit I: Concept and scope of Home Science Education and recent trends
a) Concept of Home Science
• Definition
• Importance of Home Science
• Interdisciplinary Nature of Home Science
b) Fields of Home Science
• Human Development and Childhood Studies
• Foods and Nutrition
• Resource Management and Design Application
• Fabric and Apparel
• Community Development and Extension
c) Relevance of study of Home Science and Career Options
• Higher education opportunities
• Self and wage employment of different fields
d) Recent trends
• Entrepreneurship
• Development of sustainable products

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Unit II: Human Growth & Development– I
a) Concept of growth and development
• Definition
• Difference
b) Principles of growth and development
• Development follows a definite pattern
• It is continuous and gradual
• Follows cephalocaudal principle (head to toe)
• Follows proximodistal principle (center to outward)
• Development is sequential
• Individual differences are present
c) Factors affecting growth and development
• Heredity Factors
➢ Genetic traits
➢ Body structure
➢ Intelligence potential
• Environmental Factors
➢ Nutrition
➢ Family environment
➢ Education and stimulation
➢ Socio-economic status
➢ Health and medical care
d) Age specific milestones (Birth to 3 years)
• Physical development
• Motor development
• Social development
• Emotional development
• Cognitive development
• Language development
Unit III: Family and Values
a) Concept and types of family
• Meaning and definition of family
• Characteristics of a family
• Types of family: Nuclear family, Joint family, Extended family
b) Role of family in Holistic development of an individual
• Physical
• Social
• Psychological
• Spiritual

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c) Ethical and value-based society
• Need for happy family
• Respect and care for each member of family
• Dignity of labour
• Work distribution within the family
d) Importance of Girl Child
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a) Definition of terms
• Food
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• Macro-nutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats
• Micro-nutrients: Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C,
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a) Definition of Fibre and Yarn
b) Classification of fibre
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➢ Natural Fibres- Plant fibres (Cotton, Jute), Animal fibres (Wool, Silk)
➢ Man-made Fibres-Semi-synthetic (Rayon), Synthetic (Nylon, Polyester)
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• On the Basis of Length:
➢ Staple fibres
➢ Filament fibres
c) Characteristics of fibres
• Feel
• Appearance
• Colour fastness
• Length
• Strength
• Absorbency
• Shrinkage
• Elasticity
• Effect of heat and sunlight

Unit VI: Resource Management
a) Resources
• Definition
• Characteristics
b) Types of resources
• Human: Time, Energy, Knowledge and Attitude
• Non-Human: Money, Materialistic goods and Community resources
c) Waste Management
• Need to refuse, reduce, reuse, repair and recycle waste
d) Proper disposal of kitchen waste
• Biodegradable: Composting, Vermicomposting, Biogas and Bagasse
• Non-Biodegradable: Incineration, Landfills and Recycle

Unit VII: Measures of Safety and Management of Emergencies
a) Accident prone / Unsafe Zones at home
b) Need of safety at home
c) Measures of safety against:
• Burns
• Electric shocks
• Cuts
• Fractures
• Bites
• Poisoning
d) First Aid
• Concept
• Importance

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CLASS IX PRACTICALS

1. Observation of physical development in a child from birth to three years.
2. Observation of motor skills in a child from birth to three years.
3. Role of family members: collage / chart etc.
4. Design educational games specific to functions or sources of nutrients.
5. Weights and measures: Equivalents / conversions of Ounce, gram, cup, teaspoon,
tablespoon, how to use a kitchen weighing scale.
6. Identification of fruits, vegetables, spices, oils, sugars, cereals and lentils.
7. Food processing method demonstration: Germination and Fermentation.
8. Collection and Identification of fibre: physical characteristics and burning tests.
9. Create a slogan or poster for proper disposal of domestic waste.
10. Prepare a first aid kit and practice giving first aid for burns, cuts, bites, fractures,
electric shocks (group activity).

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SCHEME FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
CLASS IX HOME SCIENCE M.M-30

I. Lab Activity Marks
a) Observation of physical development in a child from birth to 3
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III. File Work 10
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QUESTION PAPER DESIGN 2026-27
HOME SCIENCE (CODE NO. 064)
CLASS- IX
TIME: 3 HOURS Max. Marks: 70

S.No. Competencies Total % Weightage
Marks

1. Knowledge and Understanding based questions
(terms, concepts, principles or theories, identify,
define, recite, interpret, compare, contrast, explain, 28 40%
paraphrase, information)
2. Application based questions (Use abstract
information in concrete situation, to apply knowledge
to new situations or / and use given content to 21
30%
interpret a situation, provide an example, or solve a
problem)
3. High Order (Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and
Creativity) based questions (Appraise, judge, and /or
justify the value or worth of a decision or outcome, or 21 30%
to predict outcomes, classify, compare, contrast, or
differentiate between different pieces or integrate
unique piece of information from a variety of sources)

TOTAL 70 100

NOTE: Internal Choice of 30% will be given

Easy- 20%
Average- 60%
Difficult- 20%

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