THE BISHOP'S EDUCATION SOCIETY, PUNE

(SENIOR SCHOOL)

FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010 - 2011 CLASS - IX

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
BOOKS : 1. 2. ICSE TOTAL ENGLISH FOR CLASS X. FRANK WAY TO SUCCESSFUL ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPERS.

SYLLABUS

1ST TERM
A. COMPOSITION : Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Picture Composition, Book Review, Fax and Email. LETTER : Informal and Formal GRAMMAR : Test Papers and Worksheets. 1. 2. 3. Two compositions One Letter Two comprehension Every month

B. C.

2ND TERM
A. COMPOSITION : Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Picture Composition, Book Review, Fax and Email. LETTER : Informal and Formal GRAMMAR : Test Papers and Worksheets. 1. 2. 3. Two compositions One Letter Two comprehension Every month

B. C.

3RD TERM
A. B. C. COMPOSITION : Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Picture Composition, Book Review, Fax and Email. LETTER : Informal and Formal GRAMMAR : Test Papers and Worksheets. 1. 2. 3. Two compositions One Letter Two comprehension Every month

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ENGLISH LITERATURE
BOOK : A TREASURE TROVE OF STORIES THE GOLDEN LYRE AS YOU LIKE IT

1ST TERM
A. A TREASURE TROVE OF SHORT STORIES 1. An Astrologers Day. 2. A Tiger in the tunnel. 3. The Umbrella Man. 4. A Fishy Story. 5. Marriage is a private affair. THE GOLDEN LYRE 1. Night of the Scorpion. 2. The Slaves Dream. 3. IF DRAMA AS YOU LIKE IT Act 1 (Sc 1) A TREASURE TROVE OF SHORT STORIES 1. The Post Master. 2. The Gift of the Magi. 3. Girls. THE GOLDEN LYRE 1. The Ballad of Father Gilligan 2. To India, my native land. DRAMA - AS YOU LIKE IT Act I (Sc II III) A TREASURE TROVE OF SHORT STORIES 1. The Monkeys Paw. 2. A Days Wait. THE GOLDEN LYRE 1. Our Casuarina Tree. 2. A River. 3. La Belle Dame San A Merci. DRAMA - AS YOU LIKE IT Act II

B.

C.

2ND TERM
A.

B.

C.

3RD TERM
A.

B.

C.

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HINDI
BOOKS : CHANDRAGUPTA VIKRAMADITYA GADAYA SANKALAN SARAS HINDI VYAKARAN [LANGUAGE]

1ST TERM
A.
LITERATURE 1. CHANDRAGUPTA VIKRAMADITYA Chapter 1 to 10

B.

LANGUAGE 1. Letter writing Informal 2. Grammar : i) Synonyms ii) Antonyms iii) Idioms iv) Sanskrit to Hindi v) Correct Sentences Framing.

2ND TERM
A.
LITERATURE 1. CHANDRAGUPTA VIKRAMADITYA Chapter 11 to 21

B.

LANGUAGE 1. Composition Narrative, Descriptive and Argumentative 2. Letter writing Informal and Formal 3. Comprehension Meanings, questions and answers. 4. Grammar : i) Proverbs ii) Abstract Nouns iii) Synonyms iv) Antonyms v) Idioms vi) Sanskrit to Hindi vii) Correct Sentence Framing

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3RDTERM
A.
LITERATURE 1. CHANDRAGUPTA VIKRAMADITYA Chapter 1 to 21 - Revision

2.

GADYA SANKALAN i) Pariksha ii) Tai iii) Chief Ki Daavat iv) Akali v) Mithaiwala vi) Mere Mastersahab

C.

LANGUAGE 1. Composition Narrative, Descriptive, Argumentative, Based on Idioms or proverbs and Picture Composition. 2. Letter writing Informal and Formal 3. Comprehension Meanings, questions and answers. 4. Grammar : Assessment and Half Yearly Portion ii) Abstract Nouns iii) Synonyms iv) Antonyms v) Idioms vi) Sanskrit to Hindi vii) Correct Sentence Framing

FRENCH
BOOK : COURS DE LANGUE ET DE CIVILISATION FRANCAISES BOOK - 1

1ST TERM
A. LITERATURE 1. Lesson 40 to 45 GRAMMAR 1. Revision of entire grammar done in Class VIII 2. Imperfect Tense (Imparfait) CONJUGATION 1. Regular, Irregular verbs in Imparfait. 2. Essay writing 3. Letter writing

B.

C.

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2ND TERM
A. LITERATURE 1. Lesson 45 TO 50 GRAMMAR 1. Adverbs 2. Relative Pronouns 3. Demonstrative Pronouns 4. Demonstrative Adjectives 5. Interrogative Adjectives 6. Interrogative Pronouns CONJUGATION 1. All regular and irregular verbs 2. Essay writing 3. Letter writing

B.

C.

3RD TERM
A. LITERATURE 1. Lesson 51 TO 55 GRAMMAR 1. Revision of the entire grammar done 2. Past Perfect 3. Future Perfect 4. Essay writing, and letter writing.

B.

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MATHEMATICS
BOOK : CONCISE MATHEMATICS PART I CONCISE MATHEMATICS PART - II

1ST TERM
A. PART - I BOOK 1. Trigonometry i) Trigonometrical Ratios. ii) Trigonometrical Ratios of Standard Angles. 2. Algebra i) Indices ii) Compound Interest (Without formula) iii) Logarithm iv) Similarity

2ND TERM
A. PART II BOOK Ch 6 - Linear Inequation Ch 7 - Quadratic Equation Ch 9 - Coordinate Geometry Ch 12 - Matrices Ch 11 - Remainder Factor Theorem Ch 21 - Circumference Ch 22 Cones and Sphere

3RD TERM
A. PART - II BOOK Ch 25 - Graphical Representation Ch 26 - Measures of Central Tendency Commercial Arithmetic Ch 1 - Compound Interest (without using formula) Ch 2 - Compound Interest (with formula) Ch 3 - Sales Tax, Vat Ch 4 - Banking Ch 5 - Shares and Dividends

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PHYSICS
BOOK : CONCISE PHYSICS - II

1ST TERM
1. 2. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Force. Work, Energy and Power.

2ND TERM
1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 4 5 6 3 Refraction at Plane Surfaces. Refraction through a Lens. Spectrum. Machines Sound. Calorimeter

3RD TERM
1. 2.
BOOK :

Chapter 7 Chapter 8

CHEMISTRY
SIMPLIFIED ICSE CHEMISTRY FOR STD X.

ST

TERM
1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 7A 7B 3A 5 7C 4B The Periodic Table Chemical Bonding Hydrogen Chloride Ammonia Acids, Bases Electrolysis Nitric Acid Analytical Composition, Percentage Composition

2ND TERM
1. 2. 3. 4. -

3RD TERM
1. 2. Chapter 3 A Chapter 6 Salts Metallurgy

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BIOLOGY
BOOK : CONCISE BIOLOGY X SELINA REVISED EDITION

ST

TERM
1. 2. 3. Chapter 1 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 The Cell Absorption by roots Transpiration.

2ND TERM
1. 2 3. Chapter 6 Chapter 12 Chapter 10 Chapter 8 Chapter 11 Photosynthesis Circulatory System Nervous System Excretory System Health Organizations

3RD TERM
1. 2.

HISTORY
BOOK :

ST

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TERM
HISTORY 1. Chapter 1 2. Chapter 2 The Revolt of 1857 The Rise of Nationalism Programmes and Achievements of Moderates

A.

3.

Chapter 3

B.

CIVICS 1. Chapter 1 2. Chapter 2 HISTORY 1. Chapter 4 2. Chapter 5 3. Chapter 6

The Union Legislature The State Legislature

2ND TERM
A. Rise of Radical Nationalism The Partition of Bengal Formation and Objective of Muslim League The First World War

4.
B.

Chapter 11

CIVICS 1. Chapter 3 2. Chapter 4

The Union Executive The Union Executive (continued)

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3RD TERM
A. HISTORY 1. Chapter 7 National Movement The Second World War United Nations Origin and Purpose. The Principal Organs of UN The State Executive The State Executive (continued)

2. 3. 4.
B.

Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 -

CIVICS 1. Chapter 5 2. Chapter 6

GEOGRAPHY
BOOK : MAPS : FRANK MODERN CERTIFICATE GEOGRAPHY A) INDIA

1ST TERM
1. 2. 3. Location, Extent and Physical features The Climate of India Natural Vegetation of India

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2ND TERM
BOOK II (PART II) A. MAPS 1. INDIA 2. SURVEY MAP B. THEORY 1. Soils in India 2. Water resources 3. Minerals in India

3RD TERM
1. Agriculture in India I i) Types of agriculture : Shifting, subsistence, intensive, extensive, plantation, mixed commercial. Problems and solutions of Indian agriculture. Agriculture - II i) Rice, Wheat, Millets and pulses. (Seasons, climatic conditions, soil, method of cultivation, processing and distribution).

2.

3. Agro based Industries - Sugar, Cotton, Silk, Wollen and Jute textiles.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
BOOK : PERIWINKLE

1ST TERM
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5

Need for Adopting Control Measures to check for spoilage of landscape. Need for conservation and management of water. Conservation and Management of Forests, Grasslands, Semi and Ecosystems Conservation and Management of Ocean Resources. Conservation and management of soil (Upto Pg 44)

2ND TERM
1. 2. 3. Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 8 Conservation and management of soil (Pg 45 onwards) Measures to conserve wildlife. Relevance of Indigenous practices and tribal culture.

3RD TERM
1. Lesson 9 Types of Pollution and their sources.
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2. 3. 4. 5.

Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson

10 11 12 13

Effects of Pollution. Abatement of Pollution. Decline in Productivity and Resettlement of People. Energy Crisis Urban and Rural Sectors.

ECONOMICS
BOOK : ELEMENTARY ECONOMICS FOR ICSE CLASS IX VOLUME I ELEMENTARY ECONOMICS FOR ICSE CLASS IX VOLUME II

1ST TERM Book Volume I

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 6 7 8 9

Meaning and definition of Economics. Basic concepts of economics. Basic problems of an economy. Types of economics. Solution to the Basic Economics. Indian agriculture. Industry and Agriculture. Cottage and small scale industries in India. Poverty and unemployment in India.

2ND TERM
1. 2. 3. 4.

3RD TERM Book Volume II

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

1 2 3 4 5 5

The Productive Mechanism. Land. Labour. Capital. Enterprise. The Theory of Demand.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
BOOK : FRANK CERTIFICATE COMPUTER APPLICATION CLASS IX

ST

TERM
1. 2. Computing and Ethics. Java Programming Language i) Concept of object. ii) Introduction to classes. iii) Data types, variables and constants. iv) Introduction to basic Java programs using Blue J.

2ND TERM
1. 2. 3. Operators Decision Making. Iteration through loops.

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3RD TERM
1. 2. 3. Functions Constructors. Revision of entire syllabus (June February)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BOOK : PHYSICAL EDUCATION (CANDID SERIES) ICSE CLASS IX

1ST TERM
1. 2. 3. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Chapter 5 Basic organisation of the body. Movement and support. Football, Basketball and Cricket. i) History ii) Rules of the game, iii) Diagram and Equipments. Respiration. Circulation. Nutrition Football, Basketball and Cricket. i) Fundamental skills ii) Terminologies i) Important personalities and tournaments. ii) Skill test.

2ND TERM
1. 2. 3. 4. Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Chapter5

3RD TERM
1. 2. 3. Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Chapter 5 Excretion. Personal Health. Football, Basketball and Cricket. i) Physical efficiency test ii) Skill test.

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