Class 10 CBSE Science Curriculum Overview

In the Science curriculum of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for Class 10 students, there is a strong emphasis on concepts related to physics, chemistry, and biology, which form the core subjects covered under this syllabus. Here's what you can expect from each subject:

Physics

Physic covers various aspects including Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work Energy, Gravitation, Oscillations, Waves, Electromagnetic Induction, Optical Fibers, Magnetism, Simple Harmonic Motion, etc.. Students learn how to calculate speed, velocity, acceleration, forces, mass, momentum, kinetic energy, potential energy, elasticity, power, work, energy conservation laws, gravitational force, electric charge, magnetic field strength, electromotive force, simple harmonic motion, resonance, latest developments in nuclear fusion, Quantum Mechanics principles, etc. They also study light, waves, wave propagation, phase difference, optical fibers, interference phenomena, reflection, refraction, diffraction, prisms, lenses, mirrors, photometry, radiometry, solar cells, etc.

Chemistry

The focus of chemistry in Class 10 includes atomic structure, chemical bonding, some elements, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, argon, bromine, iodine, radii, electronic configuration, ionization energies, periodic properties of elements, solids, liquids, gases, phase changes, solutions, colloids, suspensions, precipitates, crystals, alloys, gels, superconductors, superfluids, liquid crystal displays, hardness, molar volume, density, surface tension, viscosity, capillarity, compressibility, expansivity, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity solubility, dissociation constants, boiling points, freezing points, sea levels, osmotic pressures, ideal gas laws, stoichiometric relations, galvanic cells, electroplating processes, oxidation reduction reactions, corrosion prevention methods, current density, basis of the safety factor concept, fire protection measures, pollution control techniques, waste management, recycling of resources, minerals, metals, non-metals, compounds, mixtures, hazardous chemicals, safe handling practices, sanitary landfills, watershed areas, wastewater treatment plants, groundwater recharge systems, atmospheric sources, air quality monitoring, etc.

Biology

Students learn about cellular life forms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses, archaea, mycoplasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleoplasm, DNA, RNA, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, peroxisome, lysosome, vacuoles, chloroplasts, plastids, organelles, prokaryotes, unicellular animals, multicellular organisms, diatoms, pollens, spores, seeds, fruits, meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, bread, chocolate, cakes, cookies, pastries, sweets, ice cream, jams, honey, maple sugar, molasses, etc. Topics include human reproduction, sex determination, sexual and asexual reproductions, human development during different stages of life, inheritance patterns, genetics, evolution theory, common ancestry, natural selection, mutation, migration, gene flow, genetic drift, adaptive radiation, speciation, fossil records, paleontologists, extinction events, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biotechnology, environmental science, ecological studies, population growth, food chains, energy flow through ecosystems, carrying capacities, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources, urbanization, industrialization, transportation technologies, communication technologies, information technology, marketing strategies, advertising techniques, consumer rights, government regulation, product safety standards, public health initiatives, etc.

In summary, the Science module for Class 10 CBSE aims to equip students with a solid foundation in these three fundamental branches of scientific knowledge, preparing them for more advanced learning in later school years and setting them up for careers across a range of scientific disciplines.