CBSE Class IX Social Science Syllabus
CBSE Class 9 Social Science Syllabus
Social Science syllabus with marking scheme
| Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 80 | |||
| No. | Units | No. of Periods | Marks |
| I | India and the Contemporary World – II | 60 | 20 |
| II | Contemporary India – I | 55 | 20 |
| III | Democratic Politics – I | 50 | 20 |
| IV | Economics | 50 | 20 |
| Total | 215 | 80 | |
Class 9 Social Science Project Work
05 Periods 05 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.
3. The project work should also help in enhancing the Life Skills of the students.
4. If possible, various forms of art may be integrated in the project work.
5. In order to realize the expected objectives completely, it would be required of the Principals / teachers to muster support from various local authorities and organizations like the Disaster Management Authorities, Relief, Rehabilitation and the Disaster Management Departments of the States, Office of the District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioners, Fire Service, Police, Civil Defense etc. in the area where the schools are located.
The distribution of marks over different aspects relating to Project Work is as follows:
| S. No | Aspects | Marks |
| a | Content accuracy, originality and analysis | 2 |
| b | Presentation and creativity | 2 |
| c | Viva Voce | 1 |
7. The project carried out by the students should subsequently be shared among themselves through interactive sessions such as exhibitions, panel discussions, etc.
8. All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously maintained by the schools.
9. A Summary Report should be prepared highlighting:
a. objectives realized through individual work and group interactions;
b. calendar of activities;
c. innovative ideas generated in the process ;
d. list of questions asked in viva voce.
10. It is to be noted here by all the teachers and students that the projects and models prepared should be made from eco-friendly products without incurring too much expenditure.
11. The Project Report should be handwritten by the students themselves.
12. The record of the project work (internal assessment) should be kept for a period of three months for verification, if any.
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