AMRIT INDO CANADIAN ACADEMY
SYLLABUS OF CLASS XI- HUMANITIES FOR SESSION 2017-18
ENGLISH-301
April Hornbill: The Portrait Of A Lady Poem: A Photograph Snapshots: The Summer Of The Beautiful White Horse Grammar: Determiners Writing Skills: letter to Editor, Notice writing Reading Section: Unseen Passage
May Hornbill: We’re not Afraid to Die if we can all be together Snapshots: The Address Novel: Introduction and Chapter 1 to 3 Writing skills: Article writing Reading Section: Note-Making Grammar: tenses
July Hornbill: Discovering Tut: The saga continues Poem: The voice of the rain Snapshots: ranga’s marriage Grammar: clauses, modals Writing skills: speech writing, report writing
August Hornbill: The Ailing Planet Poem: Childhood Snapshots: Albert Einstein at school Grammar: Active Passive Writing Skills: Advertisements, Poster Writing
September Revision & First Term examination
October Hornbill: The Browning Version Poem: Father to Son Novel: chapter 4 to 5 Grammar: sentence transformation Writing Skills: Application for a job, Official letters for making enquiries, Registering Complaints
November Novel: Chapter 6 to 7 Snapshots: mother’s day Grammar: Rearranging sentences Writing skills: Business letters for asking information and placing orders
December Snapshots: birth , the tale of the melon city Grammar: Sentence Transformation Writing Skills: Letters for sending replies
January Revision
POLITICAL SCIENCE
MONTH CHAPTERS ACTIVITIES
APRIL CH-1 CONSTIUTION: WHY AND HOW CH-2 RIGHTS IN THE INDIAN COSTITUTION CH-3 ELECTIONS AND REPRESENTATION
REPORT ON PUNJAB ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
MAY CH-4 EXECUTIVE CH-5 LEGISLATION PART-B POLITICAL THEORY CH-1 AN INTRODUCTION
MODEL OF LOK SABHA AND RAJYA SABHA
JUNE - SUMMER VACATIONS
JULY POLITICAL THEORY CH-2 FREEDOM CH-3 EQUALITY CH-4 SOCIAL JUSTICE
RIGHTS AND PROVISIONS FOR MARGIANAL TRIBES OF INDIA (PROJECT)
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
CH-5 RIGHTS REVISION FOR S.A-I SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT -I
ASSIGNMENT ONN RIGHTS
OCTOBER CH – 6 JUDICIARY CH-7 FEDERALISM CH-8 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MOCK COURT
NOVEMBER CH-9 CONSTITUTION A LIVING DOCUMENT POLITICAL THEORY CH-6 CITIZENSHIP CH-7 NATIONALISM
IDENTIFY COUNTRIES WITH SINGLE AND DOUBLE CITIZENSHIP
DECEMBER CH-8 SECULARISM CH-9 DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION
JANAUARY REVISION
FEBRUARY FINAL EXAMINATION
GEOGRAPHY
Part A: Fundamentals of Physical Geography
APRIL
Unit-1: Geography as a Discipline
Geography as an integrating discipline, as a science of spatial attributes.
Branches of Geography; PhysicalGeography and Human Geography.
Scope and Career Options
MAY
Unit-2: The Earth
Origin and evolution of the earth; Interior of the earth.
Wegener's continental drift theory and plate tectonics.
Earthquakes and volcanoes: causes, types and effects.
JUNE
SUMMER VACATION
JULY
Unit-3: Landforms
Rocks: major types of rocks and their characteristics.
Landforms and their evolution.
Geomorphic processes: weathering, mass wasting, erosion and deposition; soil-formation.
Unit 4: Climate
Atmosphere- composition and structure;elements of weather and climate.
Insolation-angle of incidence and distribution; heat budget of the earth-heating and cooling of
atmosphere (conduction, convection, terrestrial radiation and advection); temperature- factors
controlling temperature; distribution of temperature-horizontal and vertical; inversion of
temperature.
Pressure-pressure belts; winds-planetary, seasonal and local; air masses and fronts; tropical
and extratropical cyclones.
Precipitation-evaporation; condensation-dew, frost,fog, mist and cloud; rainfall-types and
world distribution.
World climates-classification (Koeppen and Thornthwaite), Global warming and climatic
changes.
Climate and Global Concerns.
AUGUST
Unit 5: Hydrosphere
Basics of Oceanography
Oceans - distribution of temperature and salinity.
Movements of ocean water-waves, tides and currents; submarine reliefs.
Ocean resources and pollution.
Unit 6: Biosphere
Biosphere - importance of plants and other organisms; biodiversity and conservation;
ecosystem and ecological balance.
Map work on identification of features based on 1 to 6 units on the outline/Physical/Political map of
the world.
Part - B: India - Physical Environment
Unit-7: Introduction
Location, space relations, India's place in the world.
SEPTEMBER
First term Examination
OCTOBER
Unit-8: Physiography
Structure and Relief; Physiographic Divisions.
Drainage systems: Concept of river basins, Watershed; the Himalayan and the Peninsular
rivers.
Unit-9: Climate, Vegetation and Soil
Weather and climate - spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, pressure winds and
rainfall, Indian monsoon: mechanism, onset and withdrawal, variability of rainfalls: spatial
and temporal; use of weather charts; Climatic types (Koeppen).
Natural vegetation-forest types and distribution; wild life; conservation; biosphere reserves.
Soils - major types (ICAR's classification) and their distribution, soil degradation and
conservation.
NOVEMBER
Unit-10: Hazards and Disasters: Causes, Consequences and Management
Floods, Cloudbursts
Droughts: types and impact
Earthquakes and Tsunami
Cyclones: features and impact
Landslides
Map Work of features based on above units for locating and labelling on the
Outline/Political/Physical map of India.
DECEMBER
Part - C: Practical Work
Unit-1: Fundamentals of Maps
Geo spatial data, Concept of Geographicaldata matrix; Point, line, area data.
Maps - types; scales-types; construction of simple linear scale, measuring distance; finding
direction and use of symbols.
Map projection - Latitude, longitude and time, typology, construction and properties of
projection: Conical with one standard parallel and Mercator's projection. (only two
projections)
Unit 2: Topographic and Weather Maps
Study of topographic maps (1:50,000 or 1:25,000 Survey of India maps); contour cross
section and identification of landforms-slopes, hills, valleys, waterfall, cliffs; distribution of
settlements.
Aerial Photographs: Types and Geometry-vertical aerial photographs; difference between
maps and aerial photographs; photo scale determination. Identification of physical and
cultural features.
Satellite imageries, stages in remote sensing data-acquisition, platform and sensors and data
products, (photographic and digital).
Use of weather instruments: thermometer, wet and dry-bulb thermometer, barometer, wind
vane, rain gauge.
ECONOMICS
APRIL
STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS
CHAPTER-1 CONCEPT OF ECONOMICS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF STATISTICS IN ECONOMICS
CHAPTER-2 COLLECTION OF DATA
CHAPTER-3 CENSUS AND SAMPLE METHOD OF COLLECTION OF DATA
CHAPTER-4 ORGANISATION OF DATA
MAY
CHAPTER-5 PRESENTATION OF DATA-TEXTUAL AND TABULAR PRESENTATION
CHAPTER-6 DIAGRAMATIC PRESENTATION OF DATA- BAR DIAGRAMS AND PIE DIAGRAMS
CHAPTER-7 FREQUENCY DIAGRAMS: HISTOGRAM, POLYGON AND OGIVE
CHAPTER-8 ARITHMETIC LINE GRAPHS OR TIME SERIES GRAPHS
CHAPTER-9 MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY- ARTHMETIC MEAN
CHAPTER-10 MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY- MEDIAN AND MODE
JUNE
USE OF STATISTICAL TOOLS: DEVELOPING PROJECTS IN STATISTICS
JULY
CHAPTER-11 MEASURES OF DISPERSION
CHAPTER-12 CORRELATION
CHAPTER-13 INDEX NUMBER
AUGUST
INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER-1 INDIAN ECONOMY ON THE EVE OF INDEPENCE
CHAPTER-2 FIVE YEAR PLANS IN INDIA- GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
CHAPTER-3 FEATURES PROBLEMS AND POLICIES OF AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER-4 STRATEGY OF INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
SEPTEMBER
REVISION & first term exam
OCTOBER
CHAPTER-5 INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE
CHAPTER-6 ECONOMIC REFFORMS SINCE 1991
CHAPTER-7 POVERTY
CHAPTER-8 HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA
NOVEMBER
CHAPTER-9 RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER-10 EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT
CHAPTER-11 INFLATION
DECEMBER
CHAPTER-12 INFRASTRUCTURE
CHAPTER-13 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER-14 DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE OF INDIA,PAKISTAN AND CHINA
JANUARY
REVISION
PUNJABI
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INFORMATICS PRACTICES (Code No. 065)
Learning Outcomes:
Sound knowledge of computer system.
Ability to develop application using simple IDEs.
Ability to use, develop & debug programs independently.
Ability to store and retrieve data using an RDBMS.
APRIL Unit 1: Introduction To Computer Systems
Hardware Concepts:
Computer organization(basic concepts): CPU, Memory (RAM and ROM), I/O
devices,communication bus, ports (serial, parallel), device specific ports;
Input devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Light pen, Touch Screen, Graphics Tablet, Joystick,
Microphone, OCR, Scanner, Smart Card reader, Barcode reader, QRCode reader, Biometric
sensor, web camera;
Output Devices: Monitor/Visual Display Unit (VDU), LCD screen, Television, Printer (Dot
Matrix
printer, Desk jet/ Inkjet/ Bubble jet printer, Laser printer), Plotter, Speaker;
Secondary Storage Devices: Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, Compact Disk, Magnetic Tape,
Digital
Versatile Disk (DVD),Flash Drive, Memory cards.Comparative properties of storage media;
Memory Units: bit, Byte (Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte, Petabyte)
Encoding scheme :ASCII,ISCII& UNICODE
E-waste disposal.
Security of computer system: Sources of attack and possible damages, malware – virus,
worms,
spyware and cookies as security threat, malware detection using a tool. Computer security,
digital
certificate, digital signature, firewall, password, file access permissions
MAY Types of Software:
(a) System Software:
(i) Operating systems: Need for operating system, major functions of Operating System;
Examples of OS for mainframe (eg: Linux etc), PC/Server (eg: Windows, Ubuntu etc.), and
mobile devices eg: Android, ios and Symbian.
(ii) Language Processors: Assembler, Interpreter, and Compiler
(b) Utility Software: Compression tools, disk defragmenter, anti-virus
(c) Application Software:
(i) General Purpose Application Software: Word Processor, Presentation Tool, Spreadsheet
Package, Database Management System, Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
(ii) Specific Purpose Application Software:Inventory Management System, Purchasing
System, Human Resource Management System, Payroll System, Financial Accounting,
Hotel Management and Reservation System etc.
Unit 2: Introduction To Programming
Getting started with Programming using IDE
Introduction, Rapid Application Development using IDE (Integrated Development
Environment)
such as Netbeans; Familiarization of IDE using basic Interface components- Label, Text
Field,
Text Area, Button, Checkbox, Radio Button. (As per appendix A)
Developing General Application (As per the guidelines at appendix B) - Getting Familiar
with
Java Swing User Interface components-Frame, Dialog, OptionPane, Panel, ScrollPane, Label,
TextField, PasswordField, TextArea, Button, CheckBox, RadioButton, ComboBox, List
Basic component handling methods and properties: setText(), getText(),
isSelected(),setSelected()
JUNE
SUMMER VACATION
JULY Programming Fundamentals
Data Types: Concept of data types; Built-in data types - byte, short, int, long, float, double,
char, string, boolean
Variables: Need to use variable, declaring variables, variable naming convention, assigning
value to variables;
Integer object method: parseInt
Double object method: parseDouble, parseFloat
Control Structures:
Decision Structure – if, if-else, switch;
Looping Structure- while, do . . while, for;
Programming Guidelines:
General Concepts; Modular approach;
Stylistic Guidelines: Clarity and simplicity of expressions and names; Comments,
Indentation;
Running and debugging programs, Syntax Errors, Run-Time Errors, Logical Errors;
Problem Solving Methodology: Understanding of the problem, Identifying minimum
number of
inputs required for output, breaking down problem into simple logical steps.
AUGUST Unit 3: Relational Database Management System
Database Management System
Introduction to database concepts: Database, Relational database, Relation/Table,
Attribute/Field, Tuple / Row;
Data Types: Text (CHAR, VARCHAR), Number (DECIMAL, INT/INTEGER), Date and
Time
Keys: Candidate key, Primary key, Alternate key, Foreign key;
Examples of common Database Management System: MySQL, Ingres, Postgres, Oracle,
DB2, MS
SQL, Sybase etc.; Common Database management tools for mobile devices (eg: SQL Lite,
Postgres SQL).
Introduction to MySQL
(ANSI SQL 99 standard commands)
Classification of SQL Commands:
DML - SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
DDL - CREATE, DROP, ALTER
Creating and using a database: CREATE DATABASE command to create a database,
USE
command to select a database.
Creating a table: CREATE TABLE command to create a table, DESC command to display
a table
structure, INSERT command for inserting new rows, inserting new rows with NULL values
and
values of all the studied data types.
SEPTEMBER
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
OCTOBER Introduction to MySQL(CONTINUE)
Selection and Projection of a table. Displaying table data: SELECT command for selecting all the columns, selecting specific
column(s), use of arithmetic operators.
Defining and using column alias
Eliminating duplicate values from display using DISTINCT keyword
Limiting rows during selection (using WHERE clause)
Using Comparison operators - =, <, >, <=, >=, <>, BETWEEN, IN, LIKE(%,_);
Logical Operators –AND, OR, NOT and corresponding operator precedence;
Working with NULL values.
ORDER BY clause: Sorting in Ascending/Descending order, sorting by column alias name,
sorting on multiple columns;
Manipulating Data of a Table/Relation: UPDATE command to change existing data of a
table,
DELETE command for removing row(s) from a table.
Restructuring a table: ALTER TABLE for adding new column(s) and deleting column (s)
and
modifying column Structure. DROP command to delete a database or a table.
NOVEMBER Functions in MySQL:
String Functions: ASCII(), CHAR(), CONCAT(), INSTR(), LCASE(), UCASE(), LEFT(),
LOWER(),LENGTH(), LTRIM(), MID(), RIGHT(), RTRIM(), SUBSTR(), TRIM(),
UPPER().
Mathematical Functions: - POWER(), ROUND(), TRUNCATE().
Date and Time Functions: CURDATE(), DATE(), MONTH(), YEAR(), DAYNAME(),
DAYOFMONTH(),DAYOFWEEK(), DAYOFYEAR(), NOW(), SYSDATE().
DECEMBER
Unit 4: IT Applications
e-Governance: Definition, benefits to citizens, e-Governance websites and their salient
features and societal impacts; e-Governance challenges.
e-Business: Definition, benefits to customers and business, e-Business websites and their
salient features and societal impacts; netbanking, mobile banking, e-Business challenges.
e-Learning: – Definition, benefits to students (learners), teachers (trainers) and school
(Institution) management; MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) ; e-Learning websites
and
their salient features and societal impacts; e-Learning Challenges.
In each of the above domains, identify at least two real-life problems, list the input(s)
required
for the expected output(s), and describe the problem solving approach. Conceptualise the
design
of an ICT based national mission.
Impact of ICT on society – social environmental and economic benefits, Infomania.
JANUARY
PRE BOARD EXAM
FEBURARY
REVISION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Code No. 048)
APRIL Unit-I : Changing Trends & Career In Physical Education
Meaning & definition of Physical Education
Aims & Objectives of Physical Education
Changing trends in Physical Education
Various Physical Education Courses available in India
Career Options in Physical Education
Soft skills required for different careers
MAY Unit-II : Olympic Movement
Ancient & Modern Olympics (Summer & Winter)
Olympic Symbols, Ideals, Objectives & Values
International Olympic Committee
Indian Olympic Association
Dronacharya Award, Arjuna Award & Rajiv Gandhi KhelRatna Award
Organisational set-up of CBSE Sports &Chacha Nehru Sports Award
JUNE
SUMMER VACATION
JULY Unit-III : Physical Fitness, Wellness & Lifestyle
Meaning & Importance Of Physical Fitness, Wellness & Lifestyle
Components of physical fitness
Components of Health related fitness
Components of wellness
Preventing Health Threats Through Lifestyle Change
Concept of Positive Lifestyle
Unit-IV : Physical Education & Sports for Differently Abled
Aims & objectives of Adaptive Physical Education
Organization promoting Adaptive Sports (Special Olympics Bharat; Paralympics;
Deaflympics)
Concept and need of Integrated Physical Education
Concept of Inclusion, its need and Implementation
Role of various professionals for children with special needs (Counsellor, Occupational
Therapist,
Physiotherapist, Physical Education Teacher, Speech Therapist & special Educator)
AUGUST Unit-V : Yoga
Meaning & Importance of Yoga
Elements of Yoga
Introduction - Asanas, Pranayam, Meditation & Yogic Kriyas
Yoga for concentration & related Asanas (Sukhasana; Tadasana;
Padmasana&Shashankasana)
Relaxation Techniques for improving concentration – Yog-nidra
Unit-VI : Physical Activity & Leadership Training
Introduction to physical activity & leadership
Qualities & role of a Leader
Behaviour change stages for physical activity (Pre-contemplation; Contemplation;
Planning;
Active; Maintenance)
Creating leaders through Physical Education
Meaning, objectives & types of Adventure Sports (Rock Climbing, Tracking, River
Rafting,
Mountaineering, Surfing and Para Gliding
Safety measures during physical activity and adventure sports
SEPTEMBER
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
OCTOBER Unit-VII : Test, Measurement & Evaluation
Define Test, Measurement & Evaluation
Importance Of Test, Measurement & Evaluation In Sports
Calculation Of BMI & Waist - Hip Ratio
Somato Types (Endomorphy, Mesomorphy&Ectomorphy)
Procedures OfAnthropomatric Measurement – Height, Weight, Arm & Leg Length
Unit-VIII : Fundamentals Of Anatomy & Physiology
Define Anatomy, Physiology & Its Importance
Function Of Skeleton System, Classification Of Bones & Types Of Joints
Properties of Muscles
Function & Structure Of Muscles
Function & Structure Of Respiratory System, Mechanism of Respiration
Structure Of Heart & Introduction To Circulatory System
Oxygen debt, second-wind
NOVEMBER Unit-IX : Kinesiology, Biomechanics & Sports
Meaning & Importance of Kinesiology & Biomechanics InPhy. Edu.& Sports
Levers & Its Types and its application in sports
Equilibrium – Dynamic & Static And Centre Of Gravity and its application in sports
Force – Centrifugal & Centripetal and its application in sports
Introduction to Buoyancy Force
Unit-X : Psychology & Sports
Definition & Importance Of Psychology In Phy. Edu.& Sports
Define & Differentiate Between Growth & Development
Developmental Characteristics At Different Stage Of Development
Adolescent Problems & Their Management
Define Learning, Laws Of Learning (Law of Readiness; Law of Effect & Law of Exercise)
& TransferOf Learning
Plateau & causes of plateau
Emotion: Concept, Type & Controlling of emotion
DECEMBER Unit-XI : Training In Sports
Meaning & Concept Of Sports Training
Principles Of Sports Training
Warming up & limbering down
Load, Symptoms of Over-load, Adaptation & Recovery
Skill, Technique & Style
Role of Free-play in the development of Motor Component
Unit-XII : Doping
Concept & classification of doping
Prohibited Substances & Methods
Athletes Responsibilities
Side Effects Of Prohibited Substances
Ergogenic aids & doping in sports
Doping control procedure
JANUARY
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION &REVISION
FEBRUARY
REVISION
Practical
01. Physical Fitness (AAHPER) - 10 Marks
02. Skill of any one Individual Game of choice from the given list 10 Marks
03. Viva - 05 Marks
04. Record File 05 Marks
SANTHYA
Sehaj Path
Ang no.1 to ANg no.705
Various Activities
Discussion topics
Use of Audio-visual Aids on Religious & Moral topics