ICSE Syllabus Home Science B

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HOME SCIENCE (68)

CLASS IX

There will be one written paper of two hours duration carrying 100 marks and Internal Assessment of 100 marks. 

PART I: THEORY

The paper will be divided into two Sections, A and B.

Section A will consist of questions requiring short answers and will cover the entire syllabus. There will be no choice of questions.

Section B will consist of questions requiring longer answers. Candidates will be required to answer four questions. There will be a choice of questions.

1. Concept and Scope of Home Science

(i) Introduction to the five streams in Home Science and how they integrate to form a meaningful whole.

Explanation that Home Science is an umbrella term for a field of Applied Sciences, made up of Foods and Nutrition, Resource Management, Human Development, Textiles & Clothing and Communication & Extension.

(ii) Significance of the study of Home Science in day-to-day life.

The need for studying each aspect of Home Science enables a scientific understanding of the field and allows for research in the discipline. A study of Home Science helps in the ultimate understanding of self, people and the various social, emotional, and biological factors necessary for human survival.

(iii) Career options in Home Science.

A discussion on various career options available for Home Science students at all levels– both self and wage employment.

2. Food and Health

(i) Importance of food and its functions.

The relationship between food and health; Methods of cooking foods (boiling, steaming, pressure cooking, frying, roasting and baking) – merits and demerits.

(ii) Nutrients and their functions –

This topic is aimed at providing a foundation for understanding the importance of nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins – water soluble (Vitamin B -Thiamine, Riboflavin and Niacin and Vitamin C) & fat soluble (Vitamin A, D, E and K); and minerals - calcium, iron and iodine; water and roughage. Functions of nutrients, food sources and deficiency diseases.

3. The Family

(i) Family - definition, characteristics, types of family.

Explanation of how families can differ in terms of structure. Classification of families on the basis of structure as nuclear, joint, extended or reorganized families. A definition of a family, wherein families have been conceptualized as being a way of living together intimately and sharing economic, social and emotional responsibilities. It is a way of interacting to make the decisions required for everyday life.

(ii) Functions of a family; Significance of small family norms.

Importance of the family – how family facilitates the psychological development of children making it possible for them to become effective members of society. It is within the family that children acquire the values, beliefs, expectations and knowledge, which constitutes its culture. It is the family that fulfills the needs of its family members. Significance of small family norms and its role – family, its members, society and nation at large.

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