CBSE Class 9 Home Science Syllabus 2026-27

HOME SCIENCE Subject Code - 064 Class IX (2026-27)

Home science is a practical science that is essential for every individual to handle challenging responsibilities of the life. Home Science as a discipline aims to empower learners by developing understanding of five different areas namely:

Foods and Nutrition

Human Development and Childhood Studies

Resource Management

Fabric and Apparel Sciences

Community Development and Extension

The subject helps students to understand changing needs of Indian society, academic principles as well as develop professional skills.

Objectives: The syllabus at Secondary level develops an understanding in the learners that the knowledge and skills acquired through Home Science facilitates development of self, family and community. It endeavours to -

acquaint learners with the basics of human development with specific reference to self and child.

help to develop skills of judicious management of various resources.

enable learners to become alert and aware consumers.

impart knowledge of nutrition and lifestyles to enable prevention and management of diseases.

inculcate healthy food habits.

help to develop understanding of textiles for selection and care of clothes.

develop skills of communication to assist in advocacy and dissemination of knowledge to community.

HOME SCIENCE Subject Code - 064 Class IX (2026-27)

Course Structure: Theory & Practical

Theory: 70 Marks

Time: 3 Hour

Practical: 30 Marks

S.No. Units Marks

1. Concept and scope of Home Science Education and recent trends 03
2. Human growth & Development – I 80
3. Family and Values 80
4. Food, Nutrition and Health 15
5. Fibre and Fabric 15
6. Resource Management 14
7. THEORY 70

PRACTICAL 30

GRAND TOTAL 100

Unit I: Concept and scope of Home Science Education and recent trends

1. Concept of Home Science

Definition

Importance of Home Science

Interdisciplinary Nature of Home Science

1. Fields of Home Science

Human Development and Childhood Studies

Foods and Nutrition

Fabric and Apparel

Resource Management and Design Application

Community Development and Extension

1. Relevance of study of Home Science and Career Options

Higher education opportunities

Self and wage employment of different fields

1. Recent trends

Entrepreneurship

Development of sustainable products 2

Unit II: Human Growth & Development-I

1. Concept of growth and development Definition

• Difference

1. Principles of growth and development Development follows a definite pattern <math>\blacktriangle</math> It is continuous and gradual <math>\blacktriangle</math> Follows cephalocaudal principle (head to toe) Follows proximodistal principle (center to outward) Development is sequential <math>\blacktriangle</math> Individual differences are present
2. Factors affecting growth and development

• Heredity Factors
• Genetic traits
• Body structure
• Intelligence potential Environmental Factors
• Nutrition > Family environment > Education and stimulation
• Socio-economic status > Health and medical care

1. Age specific milestones (Birth to 3 years) Physical development Motor development Social development Emotional development Cognitive development Language development Unit III: Family and Values
2. Concept and types of family Meaning and definition of family

• Characteristics of a family Types of family: Nuclear family, Joint family, Extended family

1. Role of family in Holistic development of an individual Physical Social

Psychological

Spiritual 3

1. Ethical and value-based society

• Need for happy family

Respect and care for each member of family

Dignity of labour

Work distribution within the family

1. Importance of Girl Child
2. Influence of various factors on a family

• Globalization

Urbanization

Migration

Technology and Media

Unit IV: Food, Nutrition and Health

a) Definition of terms

Nutrition

Food

Nutrient

Health

• Nutritional Status

1. Food and its functions

Physiological

Social

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1. Nutrients: sources and functions

Macro-nutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats

Micro-nutrients: Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Iodine

d) Relationship of Food, Health and Diseases

Importance

1. Malnutrition

Concept

Under-nutrition

• Over-nutrition

1. Concept of Balanced Diet

Unit V: Fibre and Fabric

1. Definition of Fibre and Yarn
2. Classification of fibre

On the Basis of Origin:

• Natural Fibres- Plant fibres (Cotton, Jute), Animal fibres (Wool, Silk)
• Man-made Fibres-Semi-synthetic (Rayon), Synthetic (Nylon, Polyester)

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