CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus, Sample Papers, Question Bank | Notes

Known for its credible content myCBSEguide brings to you a complete course for CBSE class 10 science. Here you can download class 10 Science chapter-wise textbook solutions and revision. Besides, you can also find Flashcards, NCERT Exemplar Solutions, NCERT Textbook Solutions and Revision Notes along with sample papers of CBSE Class 10 Science. Get all these materials under the chapter tree of CBSE Class 10 Science on our Students' Dashboard. 

CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus 2024-25

The syllabus is the first thing about which the students must have complete knowledge. Any doubt or misinformation about the syllabus can land one in the soup. Having a clear and comprehensive picture of the syllabus for class 10 science will enable the students to chalk their future study plans. So, to begin with, the student's pal myCBSEguide gives complete information about the CBSE class 10 science 2024-25 syllabus.

Here are the chapters of the 2022-23 science syllabus along with their marks marks distribution:

Resources for CBSE Class 10 Science

Science is one of the most important subjects for both secondary and senior secondary levels. To begin with the secondary level, students should work really hard for their first board so that can score good marks for class 10 science. This will serve as a bedrock of their successful career. 

Science is all about concepts and experiments, cause and their effect. It is not a subject that can be mastered by rote learning. Understanding the concepts and applying them is the only best way to learn the subject. We all have textbooks and reference books but, to be honest, students do not take pains to go through them time and again as they find it quite boring and cumbersome. For this, we recommend students download the most-trusted student app called myCBSEguide which aids you with beginning your preparation with class 10 science chapter notes to model papers for class 10 science.

Here you can find the most relevant resources required to help you with your studies. We have products for each step at your disposal. For preparation we have class 10 science revision notes sorted chapter-wise, and flashcards explaining each and every definition in an interesting way. Then we have class 10 science test papers that are very helpful for short-term goals like Class 10 Science Formative Assessment. 

Model question paper for class 10 science is also available here, which is updated as per the CBSE science sample paper for 2022-23. Apart from this, our resources include CBSE previous year's question papers and CBSE Toppers' Answer Sheet. The competency-based case study questions made by expert teachers are key takeaways.

CBSE Class 10 Science Revision Notes

Revision and repeated revision is one such mantra that can ward off your doubts if you have any. Our revision notes for class 10 Science are prepared by our finest and most experienced teachers. The important part of exam preparation and the key to success is a combo of your preparation and revision. Chalk out a study plan and allot sufficient time for each subject each day. This way you will be in touch with each and every subject.  Check our lesson-based Class 10 Science Revision Notes. You can also download class 10 Science Revision Notes in PDF format which is available on the myCBSEguide website and mobile app for free.

Chapter Wise Quick Revision Notes for Class 10 Science

• Chemical Reactions and Equations class 10 Notes Science
• Acids Bases and Salts class 10 Notes Science
• Metals and Non-metals class 10 Notes Science
• Carbon and its Compounds class 10 Notes Science
• Periodic Classification of Elements class 10 Notes Science
• Life Processes class 10 Notes Science
• Control and Coordination class 10 Notes Science
• How do Organisms Reproduce class 10 Notes Science
• Heredity and Evolution class 10 Notes Science
• Light Reflection and Refraction class 10 Notes Science
• Human Eye and Colourful World class 10 Notes Science
• Electricity class 10 Notes Science
• Magnetic Effects of Electric Current class 10 Notes Science
• Sources of Energy Current class 10 Notes Science
• Our Environment class 10 Notes Science
• Management of Natural Resources class 10 Notes Science

CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Papers, Model Papers & Test Papers

Once you have a command over your lessons, you are now ready to take a test and check your preparation. Practicing sample papers is the best way to score well in exams. We know that the class 10 board exams are due in March 2023. Our format of the class 10 science model question papers is the same as Class 10 Science Sample Papers 2022-23. The official sample paper has already been issued for the 2022-23 examination. It's time to gear up. Students need to do some hands-on practice before facing the real examination. 

You can download all such Sample Papers from the myCBSEguide app and website in PDF format. We have provided the solution with a detailed explanation for each Class 10 Science Sample Papers 2022-23. These sample papers will certainly help you to increase your writing speed and boost your confidence.

Class 10 Science NCERT Solutions  

CBSE has always been in favour of NCERT solution and directed all schools stating they should not burden students with reference books and that class 10 Science chapter-wise NCERT solutions are enough for the students to score well in the exams.

PRESCRIBED BOOKS:

1. Science-Text book for class X- NCERT Publication
2. Assessment of Practical Skills in Science- Class X- CBSE Publication
3. Laboratory Manual-Science-Class X, NCERT Publication
4. Exemplar Problems Class X – NCERT Publication

However, students may still use reference books as they can be used to clarify doubts and give them a better understanding of complex concepts and subjects. 

Why are NCERT Solutions important?

• What makes NCERT solutions so important is the validation from the CBSE.
• According to it, NCERT solutions are sufficient enough for scoring well in board exams.
• These questions are a bit complex in nature and their format is sure to reflect in the CBSE board question paper.
• NCERT textbook questions present a possible key structure based on which more such questions can be formed. 
• Hence it makes it important for the students to be thorough with the class 10 science NCERT questions and the chapter-end solutions.
• These solutions and questions help you to get a thorough understanding of the concepts.

The NCERT solutions for class 10 Science available on myCBSEguide include all the questions provided in the NCERT text book which is prescribed for class 10 in schools. It is always recommended to study NCERT books as it covers the whole syllabus. These questions with detailed explanations are now available in myCBSEguide for free to view and download.

Class 10 Science Case Study Questions

The focus of our new education policy is on competency-based education. The case study questions are the simplest way to inculcate this competency-based education. Questions based on case studies are some real-life examples. The questions are asked based on a given paragraph i.e. Case Study.  Usually, 4-5 questions are asked on the basis of the given passage. These questions may be objective or subjective. 

Section E of the class 10 science sample paper for 2022-23 consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts. These sub-parts are subjective questions. Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts. You can find multiple  Case study questions for class 10 science on myCBSEguide which can be helpful to understand situational questions.

Case Study Question: Example

Pooja has green eyes while her parents and brother have black eyes. Pooja’s husband Ravi has black eyes while his mother has green eyes and father has black eyes.

(a) On the basis of the above given information, is the green eye colour a dominant or recessive trait? Justify your answer.

(b) What is the possible genetic makeup of Pooja’s brother’s eye colour?

(c) What is the probability that the offspring of Pooja and Ravi will have green eyes? Also, show the inheritance of eye colour in the offspring with the help of a suitable cross.

OR

(d) 50% of the offspring of Pooja’s brother are green eyed. With help of cross show how this is possible.

Download Case study questions for CBSE class 10 Science in PDF format from the myCBSEguide App. We have the new pattern case study-based questions for free download.