PHYSICS (XII 2024-25)

Cognition Level % What does it mean Where is it tested

Knowledge Has the child assimilated the facts, figures and theories discussed in the class room? This Questions based on
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includes questions like define, Stating Laws, Theories, Expansion of abbreviations etc. all the cognition
levels are asked.
Understanding It tests whether the child has comprehended the concepts. This includes questions like Weightage of each
50
describe, differentiate, compare, justify, reason, derive, classify, illustrate etc. level is as per the
CBSE
Application & Can the child apply the concepts learnt, in daily life situations? This includes questions like recommendation.
Skill 20 Problem solving, numerical interpretation of data, reasoning, application in daily life
situation etc.

What do I need to know?

This section mentions the term wise distribution of the syllabus including the portion for Formative assessments (FA), Midterm assessments, Annual
examination along with the SCM schedule. It also gives an overview of what student must know from the various sub topics.
 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (FA1, FA2)

The question paper has four sections, details of which are given below. [Total = 25 Marks, Duration: 45 minutes]

Section Marks for each questions No. of questions Total Marks

MCQ 1 7 7
Section A Assertion and
1 2 2
Reason

Section B (Short Answer - I) 2 3 6

Section C (Case based question) 4 1 4

Section D (Short Answer - II) 3 2 6

Total 15 25

Internal Choice: There is no overall choice in the paper. However, there is an internal choice for Section B, C and D

MID TERM & ANNUAL EXAMINATION (MT AND AE)

The question paper has five sections, detail of which is given below: [(Theory 70 marks + Practical 30 Marks), Duration: 3 Hrs.]

Marks for each No. of Total

Section
questions questions Marks

MCQ 1 12 12
Section A
Assertion and
1 4 4
Reason
 Section B (Short Answer - I) 2 5 10

Section C (Short Answer -II) 3 7 21

Section D (Case based question) 4 2 8

Section E (Long Answer) 5 3 15

Total 33 70

PRACTICALS

The record, to be submitted by the students, at the time of their annual examination, has to include:
 EVALUATION SCHEME

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 30

Topic Marks

Two experiments one from each section 7+7

Practical record (experiment and activities) 5

One activity from any section 3

Investigatory Project 3

Viva on experiments, activities and project 5

Total 30
 TERM-I ( ) CLASS- XII, PHYSICS

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Month Course Description Learning outcome Activity
Periods & Topics of SCMs

April ELECTROSTATICS The learner SECTION A 15

Chapter 1: Electric Charges • Recognizes the concepts of Experiments FA1(23.07.2024)

and Fields Physics related to various
1. To determine • Electric Charges and
natural phenomena
Electric charges and their resistivity of two / Fields
• Differentiates physical three wires by plotting
• Electrostatic
force between two point quantities; such as electric field a graph for potential
Potential and
charges, forces between and electric potential. difference versus
Capacitance
multiple charges; current.
• Explains processes,
superposition principle and • Current Electricity
phenomena and laws such as, Art integrated Learning
continuous charge (Till Temperature
force between charges, electric
distribution. Electric field, Study of lines, strokes, dependence of
field due to charges; force on
electric field due to a point colours, shades, tones, resistance)
charges in an electric field
charge, electric field lines; textures, etc. while
• Derives formulae and organizing two-
electric dipole, electric field
due to a dipole; torque on a equations, such as, electrostatic dimensional space with
dipole in a uniform electric forces and fields due to charge two dimensional and
field. Electric flux, statement distributions three-dimensional shapes
and forms (4.1.1.1.1)
• Relates to the fact that an
applications to find field due electric field can be described in
to infinitely long straight
wire, uniformly charged
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infinite plane sheet and terms of electric potential, field Topics of SCM's
uniformly charged thin of a dipole, dipole in a field.
• Electrostatics
spherical shell (field inside
• Analyses and interprets data,
and outside). • Current electricity
graphs such as, field due to a
uniformly charged thin • Magnetic effect of

spherical shell. current

• Electromagnetic
induction &
Chapter 2: Electrostatic The learner Art integrated Learning 15 alternating current
Potential and Capacitance
• Understands the electric Organization, display and
Electric potential, potential potential of a point charge,
difference, electric potential superposition principle, and periodical and sessional
due to a point charge, a dipole electric potential of system of work. (4.1.5.1)
and system of charges; charge.
equipotential surfaces,
• Relation between electric field
electrical potential energy of a
and potential: equi-potential
system of two point charges
surface and region.
and of electric dipole in an
• Applies concepts of capacitance
electrostatic field. Conductors
and insulators, free charges in daily life with reasoning while
and bound charges inside a decision-making and solving
conductor. Dielectrics and problems
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electric polarization, • Recognises different processes

capacitors and capacitance, used in Physics-related industrial
combination of capacitors in and technological applications;
series and in parallel, such as, using electrostatic
capacitance of a parallel plate shielding in protecting sensitive
capacitor with and without instruments
dielectric medium between
• Realises and appreciates the
the plates, energy stored in a
interface of Physics with other
capacitor (no derivation,
disciplines; such as, with
formulae only).
Chemistry in terms of polar and
non-polar molecules.

May June CURRENT ELECTRICITY The learner Art integrated Learning 35

Chapter 3: Current • Relates between current and Objects of day-to-day use

Electricity voltage in groups and in different FA 2(20.08.2024)
settings and
Electric current, flow of • law • Current
arrangements. (4.1.2.1.3 )
electric charges in a metallic experimentally Electricity
conductor, drift velocity and Experiments: (Internal
• Determines specific resistance
mobility and their relation resistance of a
of a material 2. To find resistance of a
cell onwards)
given wire / standard
law, electrical resistance, V-I
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characteristics (linear and • Mathematically interprets resistor using metre • Moving Charges
non-linear), electrical energy temperature dependence of bridge. and Magnetism.
and power, electrical resistance.
resistivity and conductivity.
Temperature dependence of 3. To verify the laws of
resistance. combination (series) of
resistances using a
metre bridge.

Internal resistance of a cell, • Importance and relevance of OR

potential difference and emf
To verify the laws of
of a cell, combination of cells
• Applies the knowledge of combination (parallel) of
in series and in parallel.
Wheatstone bridge in Meter resistances using a metre
.Wheatstone
Bridge. bridge.
bridge.
4. To compare the EMF of
two given primary cells
using potentiometer.

5. To determine the
internal resistance of
given primary cell using
potentiometer.
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July MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF The learner 12

CURRENT AND
• Understands the concept of Art integrated Learning
MAGNETISM
relation between electricity and
Study of visual resources
Chapter 4: Moving Charges magnetism.
(at home and in the
and Magnetism
• Learns about different surroundings) and means
Concept of magnetic field, methods to find the Magnetic of creative expression
- field due to different types of (4.1.1.1)
Savart law and its application conductors.
Experiments:
to current carrying circular
• Analysis the force on a moving
6. To determine resistance
charge and interpret their
applications to infinitely long of a galvanometer by
trajectory in different conditions
straight wire. Straight half-deflection method
of electric and magnetic field.
solenoid (only qualitative and to find its figure of
treatment), force on a moving • Learns about the force between merit.
charge in uniform magnetic two parallel conductors
7. To convert the given
and electric fields. • Will be able to mathematically galvanometer (of
Force on a current-carrying derive an expression for torque known resistance and
conductor in a uniform experienced by a current loop in a figure of merit) into a

magnetic field. magnetic field. voltmeter of desired

range and to verify the
Force between two parallel • Understands the concept of
same.
current-carrying conductors different measuring devices like
galvanometer, voltmeter and
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definition of ampere. Torque ammeter and interrelation OR

experienced by a current loop between them.
To convert the given 10
in a magnetic field; Current
• Understands the conversion of galvanometer (of
loop as a magnetic dipole and
galvanometer into ammeter and known resistance and
its magnetic dipole moment,
voltmeter of desired range. figure of merit) into an
moving coil galvanometer- its
ammeter of desired
current sensitivity and
range and to verify the
conversion to ammeter and
same.
voltmeter.
• Differentiates between dia,
Chapter 5: Magnetism and para and ferro magnetic materials
Matter by analyzing their characteristic
Bar magnet, bar magnet as an properties.
equivalent solenoid • Comparison between bar
(qualitative treatment only), magnet and solenoid.
magnetic field intensity due
• Comparative study on
to a magnetic dipole (bar
magnetic field intensity along
magnet) along its axis and
the axis and perpendicular of a
perpendicular to its axis
magnetic dipole
(qualitative treatment only),
torque on a magnetic dipole • Differentiates between

(bar magnet) in a uniform permanent and temporary

magnetic field (qualitative magnets.
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treatment only), magnetic • Plans and conduct

field lines. Magnetic investigations and experiments
properties of materials- Para-, to arrive at and verify the facts,
dia- and ferro - magnetic principles, phenomena,
substances with examples, relationship between various
Magnetization of materials, parameters of magnetic field.
effect of temperature on
magnetic properties.

July ELECTROMAGNETIC The learner 8. To find the frequency of 10

INDUCTION AND the a.c. mains with a
• Explains phenomena and laws
ALTERNATING CURRENTS sonometer.
with the understanding of the
MT (20.08.2024)
Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Extended activity:
Induction • Electrostatic
Demonstration of Eddy
conservation of energy. • Current electricity
Electromagnetic induction; currents using
• Recognizes the concepts of aluminium pipe and • Magnetic effects of
Physics related to various natural power magnet. current and
and mutual inductance. phenomena; such as magnetism
SECTION A (Activities)
electromagnetic induction;
1. To measure the • Electromagnetic
• Differentiates between Self- 12
resistance and induction and
Inductance and mutual- alternating currents
impedance of an
Inductance.
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inductor with or • Electromagnetic

without iron core. waves
Chapter 7: Alternating The learner
Current To measure resistance, • Ray Optics
• Derives formulae and
voltage (AC/DC), current
Alternating currents, peak equations, such as, resonant
(AC) and check
and rms value of alternating frequency in series LCR circuit;
continuity of a given
current /voltage; reactance
• Exhibits creativity and out-of circuit using
and impedance. Topics of SCM's
the-box thinking in solving multimeter.
challenging physics problems; • Electrostatics
2. To assemble a household
such as, calculating the required • Electromagnetic
circuit comprising three
range of variable capacitor of LC waves
bulbs, three (on/off)
circuit of a radio for the radio to
switches, a fuse and a • Optics a train of
be able to tune over a given
power source. plane light waves
frequency range of broadcast
band.
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August ALTERNATING CURRENTS • Understands LCR oscillation Art integrated Learning 05

(continued)
• Verifies the principle of Assignments in two
LCR series circuit (phasors transformer mathematically and
and 3 dimensional
only), resonance; power in AC graphically.
subjective forms (4.1.3.1)
circuits, power factor, wattles
current. AC generator and SECTION A (Activities)

transformer. 3. To assemble the

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components of a given
electrical circuit.
ELECTRO MAGNETIC
4. To study the variation
WAVES • The learner
in potential drop with
Chapter 8: Electromagnetic • Understands the qualitative
length of a wire for a
Waves aspect of em waves steady current.
Basic idea of displacement • Recognises the transverse 5. To draw the diagram of
current, Electromagnetic nature of em waves a given open circuit
waves and their
• Differentiates between the comprising at least a
characteristics, their
various em waves on the basis of battery,
Transverse nature (qualitative
wavelength and frequency. resistor/rheostat, key,
ideas only).
ammeter and voltmeter.
• Realises and appreciates the
Electromagnetic spectrum Mark the components
application of various em waves.
(radio waves, microwaves, that are not connected
infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x- in proper order and
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rays, gamma rays) including correct the circuit and

elementary facts about their also the circuit diagram.
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uses.

SECTION-B
OPTICS
Experiments:
Chapter 9: Ray Optics and
1. To find the value of v
• The learner
Optical Instruments
for different values of u
• Differentiates the types of
Reflection of light, spherical in case of a concave
mirrors, mirror formula. mirror and lenses and respective mirror and to find the
Refraction of light, total ray diagrams for image formation focal length.
internal reflection and optical along the mathematical tactics
2. To find the focal length
fibres, refraction at spherical and analysis.
of a convex mirror,
surfaces, lenses, thin lens • Understands the applications
using a convex lens.
formula, lens- of different lenses, mirrors and
formula. Magnification, power 3. To find the focal length
optical instrument in our daily
of a lens, combination of thin of a convex lens by
life.
lenses in contact. Refraction plotting graphs between
• Appreciates the concept of u and v or between 1/u
of light through a prism.
total internal reflection and and 1/v.
relate its application in daily life.
Optical instruments: • Is able to derive expression for
Microscopes and astronomical the formation of image due to
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telescopes (reflecting and refraction at the concave and 4. To find the focal length
refracting) and their convex spherical surfaces for of a concave lens, using
magnifying powers. both real and virtual images. a convex lens.

• Will be able to derive lens- Art integrated Learning

makers formula
Assignments in two and
• Interprets the combination of three-dimensional
thin lens and derive the power of subjective forms (4.1.3.1)
the lenses in contact.

• Understands the ray diagram

of microscopes and astronomical
telescopes and their magnifying
powers.

• Plans and conducts

investigations and experiments
to arrive at and verify the facts,
principles related to optics.
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September REVISION FOR MID TERM EXAM 15

TERM-II () CLASS-XII, PHYSICS

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October OPTICS (continued) • The learner SECTION-B 15 PB1 ()

Chapter 10: Wave Optics • Understands the concept of Experiments: Entire Syllabus
wave front and relate it to
W differentiate between the 5. To determine angle of
principle, reflection and theories of wave optics and ray minimum deviation for
refraction of plane wave at a a given prism by PB2 ()
optics.
plane surface using wave plotting a graph Entire Syllabus
• Will be able to state the
fronts. Proof of laws of between angle of
Huygens principle and hence the
reflection and refraction incidence and angle of
laws of reflection and refraction.
deviation. Topics of SCM's
• Will be able to understand the
6. To determine refractive • Dual nature of matter
slit experiment and phenomenon of interference of
index of a glass slab & radiation photo
expression for fringe width waves and relate it to understand
using a travelling
(No derivation final its application in optical electric effect
microscope.
expression only),coherent observations.
sources and sustained
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interference of light. • Will be able to understand the 7. To find refractive index • Atoms & nuclei
Diffraction due to a single slit, of a liquid by using s alpha
width of central maximum double slit experiment and convex lens and plane particle
(qualitative treatment only). expression for fringe width, mirror.
• Semiconductor devices
coherent sources and sustained
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interference of light.
Study of lines, strokes,
• Will be able to understand the
colours, shades, tones,
phenomenon of diffraction of
textures, etc. while
waves and relate it to understand
organizing two-
its application in optical
dimensional space with
observations.
two dimensional and
• Understand the experimental three-dimensional shapes
set up for diffraction due to single and forms (4.1.1.1.1)
slit.

DUAL NATURE OF MATTER • The learner Art integrated Learning 07

AND RADIATION • Recognizes the concepts related Stage scenes for music,
Chapter 11: Dual Nature of to Einstein Photoelectric dance, drama
Radiation and Matter equation: particle nature of light. performances, making
brochures for a time in
Dual nature of radiation,
history. (4.1.4.4)
Photoelectric effect, Hertz
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• • Analyses and interprets SECTION B (Activities)

experimental observation of
1. To identify a diode, an
equation particle nature of photoelectric effect
LED, a resistor and a
light. Experimental study of
• Analyses and interprets data, capacitor from a mixed
photoelectric effect.
graphs, and draws conclusions of collection of such
Matter waves wave nature Photoelectric effect. items.
of particles, de Broglie • Know the Importance of 2. Use of multimeter to
relation. matter waves see the unidirectional
• Analyze and conclude the De flow of current in case
Broglie interpretation of matter of a diode and an LED
waves and check whether a
given electronic
component (e.g., diode)
is in working order.

November ATOMS & NUCLEI The leaner 3. To study effect of 07

intensity of light (by
Chapter 12: Atoms • Explains and differentiates
varying distance of the
Rutherford Model of an atom
Alpha - particle scattering source) on an LDR.

atom. 4. To observe refraction

model of atom; Bohr model of and lateral deviation of
hydrogen atom, Expression a beam of light
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for radius of nth possible • Recognizes and applies the incident obliquely on a
orbit, velocity and energy of concepts related to Bohr model, glass slab.
electron in nth orbit, energy levels, hydrogen 5. To observe polarization
hydrogen line spectra spectrum. of light using two
(qualitative treatment only). Polaroids.
• Analyses and interprets
Chapter 13: Nuclei different types of nuclear 6. To observe diffraction
radiations. of light due to a thin
Composition and size of
• Takes initiative to learn about slit.
nucleus, nuclear force.
the newer research, discoveries 7. To study the nature
Mass-energy relation, mass and inventions related to Mass- and size of the image
defect; binding energy per energy relation, mass defect; formed by a (i) convex
nucleon and its variation binding energy per nucleon and lens, (ii) concave
with mass number; nuclear its variation with mass number mirror, on a screen by
fission and fusion. using a candle and a
• Differentiates between nuclear
screen (for different
fusion and nuclear fission
distances of the candle
from the lens/mirror).
FIELD VISIT
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Computer graphics.
(4.1.1.1.11)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES • The learner SECTION B (Activities) 15

• Analyses and interprets data, 8. To obtain a lens
Chapter 14: Semiconductor
graphs, and figures, and draws combination with the
Electronics: Materials,
conclusion; such as, V-I specified focal length
Devices and Simple Circuits
characteristics of a p-n junction by using two lenses
Energy bands in conductors, diode; from the given set of
semiconductors and lenses.
• Plans and conducts
insulators (qualitative ideas SECTION B
investigations and experiments
only). Intrinsic and extrinsic
to arrive at and verify the facts, Experiments
semiconductors- p and n type,
principles, phenomena, 9. To draw the I-V
p-n junction. Semiconductor
relationship between physical characteristic curve for
diode I-V characteristics in
quantities, or to seek answers to a p-n junction diode in
forward and reverse bias,
queries on their own; such as, forward bias and
application of junction diode -
draw I-V characteristics curves of reverse bias.
diode as a rectifier.
a p-n junction diode. .
10. To draw the
• Develops positive scientific characteristic curve of
attitude, and appreciates the role a zener diode and to
and impact of Physics and determine its reverse
technology towards the breaks down voltage.
improvement of quality of life Art integrated Learning
and human welfare.
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Objects of day-to-day use

in groups and in different
settings and
arrangements.
(4.1.2.1.3)

REVISION FOR PRE BOARD 10