DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD

CLASS – X
LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER-1: Chemical reactions and equations

Unit Chapter 1: Chemical reactions and equations

Class Transaction Total: 9 periods (approx. 40 min each)
Pre-requisite for This lesson requires previous knowledge of-
the course  What is a chemical change?
 What is a chemical equation?
 What are reactants?
 What are products?
 Framing of formulae
Assessment of 1. Written test
qualifying 2. Lab activity
knowledge 3. Group Discussion
4. HW notebook
Objective  Given the content (chapter) the learners will be able to describe and
explain the given chemical reactions and write balanced chemical
equations using symbols and formulae in their notebook with 90%
accuracy.

Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will be able to know and understand

Outcomes
1. Characteristics of chemical reactions
2. Balanced chemical equation
3. Types of chemical reactions.
4. Corrosion
5. Rancidity
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES - Students would be able to
1. Express a chemical reaction through a balanced chemical equation
2. Develop the ability to analyze and differentiate between various
types of chemical reactions
3. Provide examples for different types of chemical reactions. Apply
concepts learnt in everyday problems.
4. Students will be able to explain redox reactions,identify oxidising and
reducing agents

5. cite examples of oxidation in day to day life. Explain corrosion and

rancidity and suggest ways to prevent them
6. Carry out practical in lab and develop critical thinking and
collaboration in the process.
7. Answer knowledge, understanding and application based questions based
on the topic.
8. Built character and citizenship amongst themselves by discussing
/communicating how corrosion of iron is a serious problem and a
 threat to nation’s economy.
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology
(The teacher can Brain Storming-The class would start with a discussion on what the
use the mentioned students have already learnt in the previous classes and hence what is it that
techniques, they would learn now. They would also be told the significance of the topic
wherever that they would be studying.
applicable, and can
use any other too.) Introduction of the topic- classroom demonstration on a chemical reaction.
Students observe and justify why the performed reaction is a chemical
reaction.
Group activities Think pair, share: Rally Robin; Pose, pause, pounce and
bounce, Experimentation

Guided practice followed by Independent Practice- NCERT questions to be

discussed in the classroom.

Techniques /Strategies to be used:

Quiz
Daily Practice Problem
MCQ
Peer Assessment
Student -teacher interaction,
Wipro- G.O.s(web chart, flow chart and differentiation table,compare-
contrast matrix),
silent/ loud reading,
collaborative learning,
Resources Text Book:
NCERT text book for science
Reference Book
1. CBSE Exemplar
2. Sample papers / last years papers
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: Students would do the questions in their H.W
Work, notebooks as mentioned in the monthly planner by which we can assess
Assignments their critical thinking and creativity

HW notebooks to be marked as per the given plan:

Assessment Parameters: The total marks for the activity is 5 marks
On time submission………………………………1 mark
Presentation/ Neatness(creativity)……………………………1 mark
Content( critical thinking and
creativity)……….………………………………......3 marks
It is also advised that the students come to the class with proper
background knowledge of the topic under discussion. They can refer to the
resources stated above.
Assessments 3 UNIT TESTS (20, 30, 30)……………………….80 Marks
MID TERM EXAMINATION……………………80 Marks
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION………………80 Marks
PRE BOARD-I EXAMINATION ………………..80 Marks
PRE BOARD-II EXAMINATION………………. 80 Marks
ANNUAL BOARD EXAMINATION…………….80 Marks

PERIODIC TEST
By administering pen paper test we assess creativity and critical
thinking.
Average of the best two tests to be taken that will have a weightage of 10
marks.
Best 2 Tests out of: Units tests, Midterm examination, Half Yearly
examination.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT ………………………20 Marks
Periodical Test 10 Marks

By administering pen paper test we assess creativity and critical

thinking.

Subject Enrichment 05 Marks

With the help of subject enrichment activities we assess
communication ,collaboration, character building and citizenship
Note Book Submission 05 Marks
By writing the answers of three levels of spiral question we can assess
their knowledge (Level 1 questions) critical thinking( Level 2 questions),
creativity(Level 3 questions)
Note Book Submission 05 Marks
Addressing Due to various social backgrounds and multiple intelligences, the
Classroom classroom might be a diverse arena. The following techniques can be used
Diversity for various groups:

For gifted students:

 High order thinking questions
 Encouragement for referring other resources

For weak students:

 Buddy help to be provided
 Provide grade-up classes
 Asset management classes

For differently abled students:

 Ignore spelling mistakes and formulae, if not written
 Call parents at regular intervals
 Provide grade-up classes
Marks The weightage would be given by CBSE.
Following questions will be asked to check students’ understanding
1.Which among the following changes are exothermic or
endothermic in nature?
(a) Decomposition of ferrous sulphate
(b) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(c) Dissolution of sodium hydroxide in water
(d) Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water
2. Why do we store silver bromide in dark coloured bottles?
3. Balance the following chemical equations and identify the type of
chemical reaction.
(a) CaO + CO2  CaCO3 ………………………………………………………………
(b) Mg + CuSO4  MgSO4 + Cu …………………………………..
(c) CH4 + O2  CO2 + H2O …………………………………….
(d) NH4NO2  N2 + H2O
4. A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound
X accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now
placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and
forms a compound Y.
(a) Write the chemical formulae of X and Y.
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation, when X is dissolved in water.
5.Aluminium liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute hydrochloric
acid, whereas copper does not. Explain why?

Topic DAY 1-Characteristics of chemical reactions

Class Transaction 40 min each)
Pre-requisite for This topic requires Basic knowledge of chemical reactions which students
the course had already learnt in class VII and VIII
Assessment of Knowledge testing by showing of some chemical reactions by teacher in
qualifying class
knowledge
Objective Student will be able to suggest the changes observed during chemical
reactions

Learning KNOWLEDGE- Students will know and understand

Outcomes  A chemical change takes place through a chemical reaction..

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to

 Critically analyse the chemical reaction and identify the change

observed
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 10 min
(The teacher can *Demo by teacher - classroom demonstration on a chemical reaction.
use the mentioned * Students observe and justify why the performed reaction is a chemical
techniques, change
wherever * Students also note down the changes which indicate that a chemical
applicable, and can reaction has taken place.
use any other too.) Strategies-
Wipro Technique Student -teacher interaction, Think- Pair and Share,
group work - collaborative, tabulation, Wipro- G.O.s(web chart, flow chart
and compare- contrast matrix)
DOL 1, 2, 3

Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 15 min

(Critical Thinking and Problem Solving)
Think, pair share Students in group write reactions suggest other
examples in which similar changes are observed
Guided practice: 10 min
Students will write the formulae of the reactants and products
Independent Practice: NCERT questions
Closure: 5 min
Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic./A short oral test would be taken to check proper
assimilation of the topic discussed.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Science.
Reference Book
CBSE Exemplar
PPT/Video
Closure Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic.
Self Study, Home Independent Practice NCERT questions
Work,
Assignments
Assessments Assignment

Topic DAY 2-Balancing of chemical equation

Class Transaction 40 min each
Pre-requisite for This topic requires basic knowledge of framing chemical formulae which
the course students had already learnt in classes VIII and IX
Assessment of Knowledge testing by asking students to write chemical equations for
qualifying given reaction
knowledge
Objective Students will be able to write formulae of reactants and products followed
by balancing the chemical equation.
Learning Students would be able to write the chemical equations for the reactions
Outcomes and balance it.
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 5 min
(The teacher can *Teacher asks questions based on previous day learning
use the mentioned Strategies-
techniques, Wipro Technique Think- Pair and Share, group work - collaborative,
wherever tabulation, Wipro- G.O.s(web chart, flow chart and compare- contrast
applicable, and can matrix)
use any other too.) DOL 1, 2, 3
Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 20 min
(Critical Thinking and Problem Solving and collaboration)
 Class will be divided into groups of 6 students each.
 Each group will discuss the valencies of various cations and
anions for framing correct formulae of compounds.
 They will be asked to frame formulae of any five compounds
which they have read in previous class .
 The students will then be helped by facilitator for understanding
balancing of equations.
The following questions will be asked to check their
Guided practice: 10 min. The following questions will be asked to
reinforce their understanding:
1. Write chemical formulae of barium chloride and aluminium
sulphate.
2. Write balanced equation for reaction of nitrogen with hydrogen.
3. What information is conveyed by a balanced chemical equation.
Independent Practice: NCERT questions
Closure: 5 min
Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic.
Resources Text Book:
NCERT text book for Science.
Reference Book
CBSE Exemplar
DPSG Spiral
Closure Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic.
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: NCERT questions
Work,
Assignments
Assessments Peer assessment

Topic Day 3 -Types of chemical reactions

Class Transaction 40 min each)
Pre-requisite for This topic requires basic knowledge of writing balanced chemical
the course equations
Assessment of Knowledge testing by asking questions based on previous day learning
qualifying
knowledge
Objective Students will be able to explain the different types of chemical reactions
 taking place in chemical changes around them.

Learning SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to

Outcomes develop the ability to analyze and differentiate between combination and
decomposition reactions
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 5 min
(The teacher can Recapitulation by asking questions based on previous day’s learning
use the mentioned Strategies-
techniques, Wipro Technique Think- Pair and Share, group work - collaborative,
wherever tabulation, Wipro- G.O.s(web chart, flow chart and compare- contrast
applicable, and can matrix)
use any other too.) DOL 1, 2, 3
Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 20 min
(collaboration and communication)
Think, pair share Students in groups of six find the difference between
combination and decomposition reaction . They will also give some
examples of specific reactions in each category.
Teaching strategy – Demo by teacher, Discussion, think pair share,
explanation by teacher
Guided practice: 10 min Write equations for combination and
decomposition reactions
Closure: 5 min
Summarization by students
Independent Practice- NCERT Questions

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Science.
Reference Book
CBSE Exemplar

Closure Involving students in summarizing the topic

Self Study, Home NCERT questions
Work,
Assignments
Assessments Quiz

Topic DAY 4 - Types of chemical reactions (exothermic and endothermic

reactions)
Class Transaction 40 min each
Pre-requisite for This topic requires basic knowledge of writing chemical equations
the course
Assessment of Knowledge testing by asking students to write chemical equations for
qualifying given reaction
knowledge
Objective Students will be able to explain the different types of chemical reactions
 taking place in chemical changes around them.
Learning SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to
Outcomes develop the ability to analyze and differentiate between exothermic and
endothermic reactions
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 5 min
(The teacher can Recapitulation by asking questions based on previous day’s learning
use the mentioned Strategies-
techniques, Rally Robin group work - collaborative, tabulation, Wipro- G.O.s(web
wherever chart, flow chart and compare- contrast matrix)
applicable, and can DOL 1, 2, 3
use any other too.)
Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 20 min
(Critical Thinking, collaboration and communication)
Rally Robin Teacher will ask questions students in pairs will answer .
They will find the difference between exothermic and endothermic
reactions. They will also give some examples of specific reactions in each
category.
Teaching strategy – Discussion, Rally Robin
Guided practice: 10 min
NCERT Questions
Closure: 5 min
Summarization by students
Independent Practice- NCERT Questions
Resources Text Book:
NCERT text book for Science.
Reference Book
CBSE Exemplar
Closure Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic.
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: NCERT Questions
Work,
Assignments
Assessments Questioning

Topic DAY 5- Different types of decomposition reactions

Class Transaction 40 min each)
Pre-requisite for This topic requires basic knowledge of endothermic reactions
the course
Assessment of Knowledge testing by asking students to write chemical equations for
qualifying given reaction
knowledge
Objective Students will be able to explain different types of decomposition reactions
taking place through heat, light and electricity.
Learning SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to
Outcomes
effectively interpret the observation and identify the factor responsible
for the change
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 5 min
(The teacher can Recapitulation by asking questions based on previous day’s
use the mentioned learning
techniques, Strategies-
wherever Wipro Technique Group work - collaborative, Wipro- G.O.s(web chart,
applicable, and can flow chart and compare- contrast matrix)
use any other too.)
DOL 1, 2, 3
Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 25 min
(Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, collaboration)
Number heads together- students will discuss different types of
decomposition reactions in their groups. Class will be divided into groups
of 6 students each. Groups will be asked to prepare presentation on allotted
topics. Each group will be given 4 minutes to give presentation.
 Group 1- Thermal Decomposition
 Group 2- Photolytic Decomposition
 Group 3 - Electrolytic Decomposition
 Group 4 -Thermal Decomposition
 Group 5- Photolytic Decomposition
 Group 6- Electrolytic Decomposition
Guided practice: 5 min
Students will write the chemical equations for the reactions
Independent Practice: NCERT Questions
Closure: 5 min
Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic
Resources Text Book:
NCERT text book for Science.
Reference Book
CBSE Exemplar
DPSG Spiral

Closure Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions

based on the topic.
Self Study, Home Independent Practice: NCERT and exemplar questions
Work,
Assignments
Assessments Oral Test

Topic DAY 6-Displacement and double displacement reactions

Class Transaction 40 min each
Pre-requisite for This topic requires basic knowledge of reactivity series which students
the course had already learnt in class VIII
Assessment of Knowledge testing by asking students to write chemical equations for
qualifying given reaction
knowledge
Objective Students will be able to explain the term displacement and double
displacement reactions and identify differences between them.
Learning SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to
Outcomes  Critically analyze the chemical reactions and identify them as
displacement and double displacement reactions
 Answer knowledge, understanding and application based questions on the
topic.
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 5 min
(The teacher can Recapitulation by asking questions based on previous day’s learning
use the mentioned Strategies-
techniques, Enactment
wherever Wipro Technique, group work - collaborative, tabulation, Wipro-
applicable, and can G.O.s(web chart, flow chart and compare- contrast matrix)
use any other too.) DOL 1, 2, 3

Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 20 min

(Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, collaboration, communication
and character)
Instructional Input : Collaborative work, students will discuss-Page10
and 11 of NCERT in their groups.
Teaching strategy –
Class will be divided into groups of 8 students each.
Groups will be asked to prepare a play enacting displacement and
double displacement. Each group will be given 5 minutes to give
presentation.
Presentation by groups followed by discussion
Guided practice: 10 min
Spiral Level- 1 Questions and NCERT Questions
Independent Practice: NCERT and exemplar questions
Closure: 5 min
Muddiest point discussed by the teacher.

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Science.
Reference Book
CBSE Exemplar
Closure Summarization by students with the muddiest point discussed by the
teacher.

Self Study, Home NCERT and exemplar questions

Work,
Assignments
Assessments Oral Test

Topic Day 7-Practical

Class Transaction 40 min each)
Pre-requisite for This topic requires basic knowledge of type of reactions
the course
Assessment of Recording of the observations made in lab
qualifying
knowledge
Objective To perform the following reactions:
a) Action of water on quicklime
b) Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals
c) Iron nails kept in copper sulphate solution
d) Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride solutions
and classify them into:
a) Combination reaction
b) Decomposition reaction
c) Displacement reaction
d) Double displacement reaction

Learning SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to

Outcomes have hands on experiment and enhance their ability to make correct
observations.
.develop the ability to analyze and classify them into different types of
reactions
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 5 min
(The teacher can Recapitulation by asking questions based on previous day’s learning
use the mentioned Experimentation, DEAL
techniques, DOL 1, 2, 3
wherever
applicable, and can Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 20 min
use any other too.) (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving , collaboration and Character
building: Comes prepared to learn and bringing of material on the day
of lab visit and working as a team
Teaching strategy –DEAL
Instructional Input : Teacher will explain the practical, Collaborative
work; Students will work in group of three students each and record their
observations.

Guided practice: 10 min

Students will observe and record their observation in tabular form.
Closure: 5 min
Summarization by students
Independent Practice-Students will complete practical in their spirals and
 answer related questions.
Resources Text Book:
NCERT text book for Science.
Reference Book
Closure Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic.
Self Study, Home Students will complete practical in their spirals and answer related
Work, questions.
Assignments
Assessments Observations recorded in the spiral

Topic DAY 8 Redox reactions

Class Transaction 40 min each
Pre-requisite for This topic requires basic knowledge of writing chemical equation
the course
Assessment of Knowledge testing by asking students to write chemical equations for
qualifying given reaction
knowledge
Objective Students will be able to define the process of oxidation and reduction. They
will also relate these terms to changes taking place in their daily life.

Learning SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to

Outcomes  develop the ability to analyze and differentiate between oxidation
and reduction reactions.
 Identify oxidizing and reducing agent in the reaction
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 5 min
(The teacher can Recapitulation by asking questions based on previous day’s learning
use the mentioned Wipro Technique Think- Pair and Share, group work - collaborative,
techniques, tabulation, Wipro- G.O.s(web chart, flow chart and compare- contrast
wherever matrix)
applicable, and can DOL 1, 2, 3
use any other too.)
Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 20 min
(Critical Thinking, collaboration and communication)
Collaborative work, students will discuss-oxidation reduction in their
groups.
Pose, pause, pounce and bounce
Teacher will prepare a list of question on oxidation and reduction and will
ask these questions during discussions
Guided practice: 10 min
NCERT Questions
Closure: 5 min
Summarization by students with the muddiest point discussed by the
teacher.
 Independent Practice- NCERT and exemplar Questions

Resources Text Book:

NCERT text book for Science.
Reference Book
CBSE Exemplar
DPSG Spiral
Closure Involving students in summarizing
Self Study, Home NCERT and exemplar Questions
Work,
Assignments
Assessments Oral Test

Topic DAY 9- Oxidation in day to day life

Class Transaction 40 min each)
Pre-requisite for This topic requires basic knowledge of oxidation reactions
the course
Assessment of Knowledge testing by asking students examples of oxidation in day to day
qualifying life
knowledge
Objective Students will be able to define the process of corrosion and rancidity They
will also relate oxidation to changes taking place in their daily life..
Learning SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES- Students would be able to
Outcomes
built character and citizenship amongst themselves by discussing
/communicating how corrosion of iron is a serious problem and a threat to
nation’s economy.
Transaction Transaction would proceed in the following manner-
Methodology Anticipatory Set: 5 min
(The teacher can Recapitulation by asking questions based on previous day’s learning
use the mentioned DOL 1, 2, 3, 4
techniques,
wherever Discussion of topic through Collaborative Learning: 25 min
applicable, and can (Critical Thinking, collaboration, character and citizenship )
use any other too.) Differentiation- The students in a group of 4 will prepare a presentation on
oxidation in day to day life and ways to prevent corrosion of iron hence
strengthening nation’s economy.
Guided practice: 5 min
NCERT Questions
Independent Practice: NCERT Questions
Closure: 5 min
Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic
Resources Text Book:
NCERT text book for Science.
 Reference Book
CBSE Exemplar
Closure Involving students in summarizing by asking them to prepare questions
based on the topic.
Self Study, Home NCERT Questions
Work,
Assignments
Assessments Test

Closure of chapter by mind mapping and open discussion