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Nopany High Syllabus for Session 2018 – 2019

Class: XII (Science) Subject: English Language

Text book : Total English for Class XII Publisher : Morning Star

(ALL TOPICS OF CLASS XI ARE INCLUDED)

UNIT - I

Composition- Descriptive: Describe your visit to some place which has left a deep impression on you. Include some interesting incidents which occurred during the visit

Narrative: You recently visited a village fair for the first time. Narrate your experiences

Proposal Writing- As the Head of the Literary Club of your school, you have been given the responsibility of conducting an Inter-House Story telling Competition. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, stating the steps required to organize this competition.

Directed Writing- 1. Article writing: Write an article to be published in a local newspaper expressing your concern at the increase in garbage on the roads and streets after Diwali.

2. Statement of Purpose: Write a statement of purpose, for admission into a prestigious foreign university for studying medicine.

Comprehension and Grammar Skills- Specimen Papers: 2, 3 & 4

UNIT - II

Composition- Argumentative: Superstition is the religion of feeble minds. Express your opinion for or against this proposition.

Reflective: “As you sow, so shall you reap.” Express your views on the given statement.

Proposal Writing- As the Head Boy/ Head Girl of your school, you have been given the responsibility of setting up a ‘Drama Club’ in your school. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, stating the steps you would take to set up this club.

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Directed Writing- 1. Report writing: a) Write a newspaper report on the mysterious disappearance of a famous cricketer’s bag.

b) With cases of depression on the risk among students, write a school magazine report entitled ‘ We Must Never Lose Hope’.

2. Speech writing: Imagine that you are the Head boy/ Head girl of North Point Public School. You have to deliver a speech at the Farewell Party organized by your juniors. Prepare a suitable speech for the occasion.

3. Personal Profile: Write a brief Personal Profile to be attached with the form for admission in a college. Base your personal profile on Personality Traits: Achievements, Leadership Qualities and Future Palns.

Comprehension and Grammar Skills- Specimen Papers: 5, 6 & 7

UNIT - III

Composition- Free choice essay: Patriotism

Original Short Story: Write an original short story entitled ‘An Unknown Visitor’

Proposal Writing- As the Head Boy/ Head Girl of your school, you have been given the responsibility of organizing an excursion for the students of Classes XI and XII. Write a proposal in not more than 150 words, stating the steps you would take to successfully organize this excursion.

Directed Writing- 1. Testimonial: Imagine that you are the Principal of a school. Write a testimonial for a student who needs it for his/ her further studies abroad.

2. Cultural Programme Review : A cultural programme was held in your school on the occasion of Annual Prize Day. Write a review of the programme for your school magazine.

3. Theatre Review : Write a review of a play held in Rooplekha Theatre, for a local newspaper critically analyzing its good and bad points.

Comprehension and Grammar Skills- Specimen Papers: 8, 9, 10 & 11

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Subject: English Literature

PRESCRIBED TEXT BOOKS

1. The Tempest : William Shakespeare 2. Echoes : A Collection of ISC Short Stories (Evergreen Publications Ltd.) 3. Reverie : A Collection of ISC Poems (Evergreen Publications Ltd.)

UNIT-I

The Tempest : Act III Scene II Act III Scene III Short Stories : 1. The Story of an Hour- Kate Chopin 2. Wordsworth- V.S. Naipaul

Poems : 1. Desiderata- Max Ehrmann 2. We are the Music Makers- Arthur William Edgar O’ Shaughnessy

UNIT- II

(All topics of Unit-I are included in Unit –II)

The Tempest : Act IV Scene 1 Act V Scene 1 Short Stories : 1. To Build a Fire- Jack London 2. The Chinese Statue- Jeffrey Archer

Poems: 1. John Brown- Bob Dylan

UNIT-III

(All topics of Unit-I and Unit-II are included in Unit – III)

Short Stories : 1. A Gorilla in the Guest Room- Gerald Durrell

Poems: 1. The Spider and the Fly- Mary Botham Howitt

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Revision : 1. All the five acts of The Tempest 2. To Build a Fire- Jack London 3. Crossing the Bar – Alfred Lord Tennison 4. Fritz – Satyajit Ray

Subject: Mathematics

Text Book : ISC Mathematics (Part -I) Publisher : Kalyani Publishers

UNIT-I Section-A

1. Relations And Functions: a. Types of Relations b. Binary Operation

2. Algebra: a. Matrices. b. Determinant.

3. Calculus: a. Limits. b. Continuity.

Section-B 1. Vectors.

Section-C

1. Application of Calculus in Commerce and Economics.

UNIT-II (All topics of Unit-I are included in Unit –II)

Section-A 1. Inverse Trigonometric Functions. 2. Calculus :

a. Differentiability and Differentiation b. L’hospital’s Theorem c. Rolle’s Mean Value Theorem

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d. Lagrange’s Mean Value Theorem e. Applications Of Derivative

Section-B

1. Three-Dimensional Geometry.

Section-C

1. Linear Regression.

UNIT-III (All topics of Unit-I and Unit-II are included in Unit – III)

Section-A

1. Calculus: a. Indefinite Integral b. Definite Integral. c. Differential Equations.

2. Probability.

Section-B

1. Application of Integrals.

Section-C

1. Linear Programming

Subject: Physics

Text Book : Nootan ISC Physics for Class-XI) Publisher : Nageen Prakashan Text Book for Physics Practical: ISC Practical Physics (Vol-II) for Class XII Reference Book : ISC Physics,Class XII,VOL-I and II Publisher : Kalyani Publications

UNIT-I

Chapter 1: Electric Charges and Fields Chapter 2: Gauss’ Theorem Chapter 3: Electric Potential and Potential Energy Chapter 4: Capacitors and Dielectrics

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Chapter 5: Electric Resistance and Ohm’s Law Chapter 6: DC circuits and measurements Chapter 14: Spherical Mirrors Chapter 15: Refraction of light at a plane Interface:Total Internal Reflection:Optical Fibre Chapter 16:Refraction of Light at Spherical Surfaces:Lenses Chapter 17: Refraction and Dispersion of light through a Prism Practical

Experiment 1: To find focal length of a convex lens by using u-v method (no parallax method)

Using a convex lens ,optical bench /meter scale and two pins,obtain the position of the images for various position of the object;f<u<,2f,u �2f,and u>2f.

Draw the following set of graphs using data from the experiment-

(i) v against u. It will be a curve.

(ii) magnification (m=v/u) against v which is a straight line and to find focal length by intercept.

(iii) y=(100/v)against x=(100/u) which is a straight line and find f by intercept.

Experiment 2: To find f of a convex lens by displacement method.

Experiment 3: To determine the focal length of a given convex lens with the help of an auxilary convex lens.

Experiment 4: To determine the focal length of a concave lens, using an auxilary convex lens not in contact and plotting appropriate graph.

UNIT-II

(All theoretical and practical topics of Unit-I are included in Unit-II)

Chapter 7: Moving Charges and magnetism

Chapter 8: Torque on a Current Loop:Moving –Coil Galvanometer

Chapter 9: Magnetic Field and Earth’s Magnetism

Chapter 10: Magnetic Classification of Substances

Chapter 11: Electromagnetic Induction

Chapter 12: Alternating Current

Chapter 13: Electromagnetic Waves

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Chapter 18:Optical Instruments

Chapter 19:Wave Nature of Light:Huygen’s Principle

Chapter 20: Interference of Light

Chapter 21: Diffraction of Light

Chapter 22: Polarisation of Light

Chapter 23:Photoelectric Effect

Chapter 24: Matter Waves

Chapter 25: X-Rays

Practical

Experiment 5: To determine focal length of concave mirror by using two pins( by u-v method).

Experiment 6: To determine the refractive index of a liquid by using a convex lens and a plane mirror.

Experiment 7: To determine the focal length of a convex mirror using convex lens.

Experiment 8: Using a meter bridge ,determine the resistance of about 100 cm of (constantan)wire .Measure its length and radius and hence ,calculate the specific resistance of the material.

Experiment 9: Verify Ohm’s Law for the given unknown resistance(a 60 cm constantan wire),plotting a graph of potential difference vs current.Also calculate the resistance per cm of the wire from the slope of the graph and the length of the wire.

UNIT-III

(All theoretical and practical topics of Unit-I and Unit-II are included in Unit-III)

Chapter 26: Atom,Origin of Spectra:Bohr’s Theory of Hydrogen Atom

Chapter 27: Nuclear Structure

Chapter 28: Radioactivity

Chapter 29: Mass-Energy Equivalence:Nuclear Binding Energy

Chapter 30: Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion :Sources of Energy

Chapter 31: Semiconductor Electronics

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Chapter 32: Junction Diodes

Chapter 33: Junction Transistor

Chapter 34: Logic Gates

Chapter 35: Communication System

Practicals

Experiment 10: To compare emfs of two cells using a potentiometer.

Experiment 11: To determine the internal resistance of a cell by a potentiometer.

Experiment 12: From a potentiometer set up ,measure the fall in potential(i.e.pd)for increasing length of a constantan wire through which a steady current is flowing ;plot a graph of pd(V)vs length(l).Calculate the potential gradient of the wire and the specific resistance of its material. Q(i)Why is the current kept constant in this experiment. Q(ii)How can you increase the sensitivity of the potentiometer? Q(iii)How can you use the above results and measure the emf of a cell?

Experiment 13: To verify the laws of combination of resistance (series and parallel)using meter bridge.

Project work and Practical File:

Students have to make projects and practical based on the syllabus.

Subject: Chemistry

Text Book : ISC Chemistry (Class XII) Publisher : Kalyani Publisher

UNIT – I

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

a) Solutions b) Solid State c) Electrochemistry

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

a) Coordination Chemistry

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

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a) Haloalkanes and Haloarenes b) Alcohols , Phenols and Ethers

PRACTICAL WORK :

1) Titrations (Oxidation – Reduction ) 2) Study of the Rate of Reaction 3) Identification of the Organic Compounds and Functional groups based on Observations

PROJECT WORK : The candidate is to creatively execute one Project /Assignment on an aspect of Chemistry.

UNIT – II

(All theoretical and practical topics of Unit I are included in Unit II)

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

a) Chemical Kinetics

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

a) General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements b) p – Block Elements

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

a) Aldehydes , Ketones and Carboxylic acids b) Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

PRACTICAL WORK :

1) Experiments related to pH change using pH paper or Universal indicator 2) Qualitative Analysis

PROJECT WORK : The candidate is to creatively execute one project/assignment on an aspect of Chemistry.

UNIT – III

(All theoretical and practical topics of Unit I & Unit II are included in Unit III)

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

a) Surface Chemistry

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

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a) d- and f- block elements

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

a) Biomolecules b) Polymers c) Chemistry in Everyday Life

PRACTICAL WORK :

1) Characteristic Test of Carbohydrates and Proteins 2) Electrochemistry

PROJECT WORK : The candidate is to creatively execute one project/assignment on an aspect of Chemistry.

Subject: Biology

Text Book : Srijan Biology for Class 12 Publisher : Srijan Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

UNIT –I

Chapter 1. Reproduction in Organisms Chapter 2. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Chapter 3. Human Reproduction Chapter 4. Reproductive Health Chapter 8. Human Health and Diseases Practical Work: 1. Study of floral characteristics of the families : Malvaceae , Leguminosae , Solanaceae and Liliaceae 2. Study of soil Texture , Moisture content , Humus content , Water holding capacity and PH. 3. Spotting: T.S of ovary , T.S of testis of mammal , Germinating pollen grain , T.S of ovary to show the types of placentation , T.S of blastula of a mammal

UNIT-II (All theoretical and practical topics of Unit I are included in Unit II)

Chapter5. Principles of Inheritance and Variation Chapter6. Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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Chapter7. Evolution Chapter9. Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production Chapter10. Microbes in Human Welfare Chapter11. Biotechnology: Principles and Processes Chapter14. Ecosystems Practical Work: 1.Study of Arrangement and Distribution of stomata in dicot and monocot leaves. 2. To study the effect of enzyme amylase action at three different temperatures and PH on starch solution. 3. Slide preparation: I) Germination of pollen grains in a nutrient medium. ii) T.S of ovary to show marginal and axile placentation. iii) T.S of hydrophyte stem iv) T.S of a xerophytic leaf. 4. Spotting: Whole mount Plasmodium sprozoite and Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite , Male and female Ascaris .

UNIT- III (All theoretical and practical topics of Unit I & Unit II are included in Unit III)

Chapter12. Biotechnology and its Applications Chapter13: Organisms and Populations Chapter15. Biodiversity and its Conservation Chapter16. Environmental Issues Practical Work: 1.To isolate DNA from available plant material. 2.Slide preparation: i) L.S of monocot and dicot seed. 3. Ecological adaptations of plants and animals found in xeric and aquatic habitats. 4. Flowers adapted to pollination by insect and wind. Project Work: Each Student is to creatively execute one project on an aspect of biology (except on the topics included in theory).

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Subject: Computer Science

Text Book : Understanding ISC Computer Science Publisher : Arya Publishing Company

UNIT- I Section A Chapter 1: Propositional Logic Chapter 2: Boolean Algebra Chapter 3: Computer Hardware Section B Chapter 4: Objects and Classes Chapter 5: Primitive Values, Type and Casting, Variables and Expression Chapter 6: Conditional Statements and Loops Chapter 7: String Manipulations Internal Assignment: Based on the following chapters 10 programs will be selected as internal assignments:-i) String ii) Conditional Statements and Loops

UNIT- II (All Topics of Unit – I are included in Unit- II)

Section B Chapter 8: Arrays: Single and Multidimensional Chapter 9: Methods/ Functions Chapter 10: Class as User-defined Data Type, Constructors Chapter 11: File Operations in Java Section C Chapter 12: Inheritance and Polymorphism Chapter 13: Data Structure Chapter 14: Computational Complexity and Big O Notation Internal Assignment: Based on the following chapters 10 programs will be selected as internal assignments: i) Arrays ii) Data Structure

UNIT- III (All Topics of Unit – I and Unit- II are included in Unit- III)

Revision:- All Chapters from Unit – I and Unit -II

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Subject: S.U.P.W.

UNIT - I

Craft :

Making any useful thing from papier mache.

UNIT - II

Community Service :

Tree Plantation.

(Each student must take his/her photograph, showing planting of a tree.)

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