Social Science (IX-X)

Syllabus:

After every 10 th board Exam we conduct a short term course on

“Our Universe

COURSE CONTENT OF OUR UNIVERSE

CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science 2023-24: Course Structure

Unit No.               Unit Name      No. of Periods    Mark     Marks
IIndia and the Contemporary World – I6020
IIContemporary India – I5520
IIIDemocratic Politics – I5020
IVEconomics5020
TOTAL21580

CBSE Syllabus for Class 9 Social Science: Unit-wise Chapter Names

Unit NameChapter Name
History (India and the Contemporary World-I)The French Revolution
Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
 
Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
 
Forest, Society and Colonialism Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks)
 
Pastoralists in the Modern World (To be assessed as part of Periodic Assessment only)
Geography (Contemporary India – I)India – Size and Location
Physical Features of India
 
Drainage
 
Climate
 
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife (Only map pointing to be evaluated in the annual examination.) and Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks)
 
Population
Political Science (Democratic Politics – I)What is Democracy? & Why Democracy?
Constitutional Design
 
Electoral Politics
 
Working of Institutions
 
Democratic Rights
EconomicsThe Story of Village Palampur (To be assessed as part of Periodic Assessment only)
People as Resource
 
Poverty as a Challenge
 
Food Security in India

CBSE Class 9 Social Science Internal Assessment (20 Marks)

Below you will find detailed information about CBSE Class 9 Social Science Internal Assessment for students.

Type of AssessmentDescriptionMarks Allotted
Periodic AssessmentPen Paper Test.5
Multiple Assessment       Quiz, debate, role play, viva, group discussion, visual expression, interactive bulletin boards, gallery walks, exit cards, concept maps, peer assessment, Self-assessment etc. through Inter disciplinary project5
Subject Enrichment ActivityProject work on Disaster Management5
PortfolioClasswork, work done (activities / assignments) reflections, narrations, journals, etc. Achievements of the student in the subject throughout the year
Participation of the student in different activities like Heritage India quiz
5

CBSE Class 9 Social Science Project Work (5 Marks)

1. Every student has to compulsorily undertake one project on Disaster Management

2. Objectives: The main objectives of giving project work on Disaster Management to the students are to:

  • a. create awareness in them about different disasters, their consequences and management
  • b. prepare them in advance to face such situations
  • c. ensure their participation in disaster mitigation plans
  • d. enable them to create awareness and preparedness among the community.
  • e. The project work should also help in enhancing the life skills of the students.
  • f.  If possible, various forms of art may be integrated in the project work.