The document outlines the syllabus for Class 9 Computer Applications for the 2021-22 academic year. It is divided into 4 units covering various topics: Unit 1 introduces basics of information technology including computer components, types of software, computer networking, and multimedia. Unit 2 covers cyber safety topics like safe internet usage, viruses, and privacy. Unit 3 covers office tools like word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets. Students will learn to create documents, presentations, and worksheets. Unit 4 offers either an introduction to educational programming with Scratch or Python. Students will learn programming concepts and create basic programs using drag and drop blocks or Python code. The syllabus allocates periods and activities for each topic

1. NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI, NOIDA
SPLIT-UP SYLLABUS FOR THE ACDEMIC YEAR 2021-22
CLASS: IX SUBJECT: COMPUTER APPLICATION(0165)
Distribution of Marks and Periods Unit Wise
SNO MONTH NO
OF
DAY
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UNITS TO BE COVERED PERI
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ACTIVITIES
01 April 26
Unit 1: Basics of Information Technology
Computer Systems: characteristics of a
computer, components of a computer system
– CPU, memory, storage devices and I/O
devices
Memory: primary (RAM and ROM) and
secondary memory
Storage devices: hard disk, CD ROM,
DVD, pen/flash drive, memorystick
I/O devices: keyboard, mouse, monitor,
printer, scanner, webcamera
Types of software:
system software (operating system, device
drivers), application software including mobile
applications
Computer networking:
Type of networks: PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN,
wired/wireless communication, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, cloud computers (private/public)
• Multimedia: images, audio, video,animation.
Unit 2: Cyber-safety
• Safely browsing the web and usingsocial
networks: identity protection, proper usage of
passwords, privacy, confidentiality of
information,
cyber stalking, reporting cybercrimes
• Safely accessing websites: virusesand
malware , adware
Introduction to a word processor: create and
15T+10
P
Working with the operating
system: Navigation of the
file system using a mouse
and keyboard.
Explore computer
parts available in Lab
Explore and create list of
software available
computer lab.
Browser settings for a
secure connection

2. save a document. • Edit and format text: text
style (B, I, U), font type, font size, text colour,
alignment of text. Format paragraphs with line
and/or paragraph spacing. Add headers and
footers, numbering pages, grammar and spell
check utilities, subscript and superscript, insert
symbols, use print preview, and print a
document.
02
May &
June(UP
TO 10)
35
Unit 3: Office tools
• Insert pictures, change the page setting, add
bullets and numbering, borders and shading,
and insert tables – insert/delete rows and
columns, merge and splitcells.
• Use auto-format, track changes, review
comments, use of drawing tools, shapes and
mathematicalsymbols
Presentation tool:
Understand the concept of slide shows, basic
elements of a slide, different types of slide
layouts, create and save a presentation, and
learn about the different views of a slide set –
normal view, slide sorter view and hand-outs.
• Edit and format a slide: add titles, subtitles,
text, background, and watermark, headers and
footers, and slidenumbers.
• Insert pictures from files, create animations,
add sound effects, and rehearse timings
5T+30P
Word processing: create a
text document; create a
letter, report, and greeting
card.
Discuss the following in a
text document about the
basic organization of a
computer: CPU, memory,
input/output devices, hard
disk.
Create a presentation.
Create a presentation with
animation.
Include existing images/
pictures in a presentation.
Animate pictures and text
with sound effects in a
presentation
ASSESSMENT OF LAB ACTIVITIES AND CHECKING OF NOTE BOOKS.
03 August 24
Spreadsheets:
Concept of a worksheet and a workbook,
create and save a worksheet.
Working with a spreadsheet: enter numbers,
text, date/time, series using auto fill; edit and
format a worksheet including changing the
colour, size, font, alignment of text; insert and
delete cells, rows and columns. Enter a formula
using the operators (+,-,*, /), refer to cells, and
print aworksheet.
• Use simple statistical functions: SUM (),
AVERAGE (), MAX (), MIN (), IF () (without
compound statements); embed charts of
various types: line, pie, scatter, bar and area in
aworksheet.
5T+25P
Create a simple
spreadsheet and perform
the following operations:
min, max, sum, and
average.
• Create different types
of charts using a
spreadsheet: line, bar,
area andpie.

3. ASSESSMENT OF LAB ACTIVITIES AND CHECKING OF
NOTE BOOKS.
04 September 13
Unit 4: Scratch or Python Alternative
1: Educational programming language –
Scratch
• Introduction toScratch.
OR
Alternative 2: Python...
• Programming Basics: Algorithms
and Flowcharts.
5T + 8P Create basic flowcharts
05
October&
November
30
Unit 4: Scratch
• Drag and drop commands, creatingsimple
• Scripts, repeating blocks ofcommands.
OR
Alternative 2: Python...
Characteristics of a good program
10T+20P Write basic
Scratch/Python
programs.
ASSESSMENT OF LAB ACTIVITIES AND CHECKING OF
NOTE BOOKS.
07 December 26
Unit 4: Scratch or Python Alternative
• Discuss x-y plane, create scripts to
move the cat (Scratchmascot).
• Create a script to draw diagrams usingthe
Pen feature
OR
Alternative 2: Python...
• Introduction to Python • A simple“Hello
World" program • Running a Python
program
10T+16P Write basic
Scratch/Python
programs.
ASSESSMENT OF LAB ACTIVITIES AND CHECKING OF
NOTE BOOKS.
08 January 22
Unit 4: Scratch or Python Alternative
Practical python
Programs OR
Alternative 2: Python...
Practical Scratch programs
5T + 16P Write basic
Scratch/Python
programs.
09 February Revision /Preboard
10 March Annual Exam
Note: Any Changes in the syllabus, if announced by CBSE during the academic
year 2021-22, has to be incorporated in the split-up syllabus by the concerned
teachers and Principals accordingly. In this regard Principals and teachers will
always remain in touch with CBSE and its website.