CBSE Class 9 Artificial Intelligence Syllabus 2025–26: A Complete Guide (With Practical Insights)

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PART A – Employability Skills (Class 9 Artificial Intelligence – Code 417)

Unit No.	Unit Name	Hours	Marks	Key Topics	Suggested Activities
1	Communication Skills – I	10	2	– Meaning & Importance of Communication – Types: Verbal, Non-verbal, Written, Visual – Communication Cycle – Barriers & Solutions	– Role Play – Group Discussions – Body Language Practice – Listening Drill
2	Self-Management Skills – I	10	2	– Self-Awareness – SWOT Analysis – SMART Goals – Time Management – Self-Confidence	– Goal-Setting Journal – Time Table Planner – Personal SWOT Activity
3	ICT Skills – I	10	2	– Introduction to ICT – Computer Basics – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Basics) – Internet and Email Safety	– Create Document in Word – Email Practice – Excel Budget Sheet
4	Entrepreneurial Skills – I	15	2	– Who is an Entrepreneur? – Characteristics – Role in Society – Myths vs Reality	– Interview a Local Entrepreneur – Make a Business Idea Poster
5	Green Skills – I	5	2	– Green Economy – Sustainable Development – Eco-friendly Practices	– Cleanliness Drive – Poster on Sustainability – Green Diary

PART B – Subject-Specific Skills (40 Marks)

Unit No.	Unit Name	Hours	Marks	Key Topics	Suggested Activities / Practicals
1	Introduction to AI & Ethics	55	10	– What is AI? – Domains: NLP, CV, Data – AI vs Traditional Programming – AI Project Cycle (Problem, Data, Model, Evaluate) – Ethics: Bias, Access, etc.	– Semantris (NLP) – Quick Draw (CV) – Rock-Paper-Scissors Game – Moral Machine Activity
2	Data Literacy	50	10	– Importance of Data – Cybersecurity Basics – Data Types – Interpretation & Visualization	– Collect & Explore Data – Create Visuals (Tableau, Datawrapper) – Dashboard creation
3	Maths in AI – Statistics & Probability	25	10	– Mean, Median, Mode, SD – Data Types & Graphs – Probability (Theory & Experiment)	– Dice Game – Number Patterns – Mini Survey & Data Analysis
4	Introduction to Generative AI	20	5	– What is Generative AI? – Applications (Image, Text, Music) – Deepfakes, Ethics	– GAN Paint – Text Gen Tool – Real vs AI Image Game
5	Introduction to Python Programming	10	5	– Syntax, `print()`, `input()` – Variables, Operators – If-else, Loops – Lists	– Programs: Grade Checker, Sum of Numbers, List Average, etc.

PART C – Practical Work (35 Marks)

Component	Marks	Details
Python Practical File	15	– At least 15 programs – Cover: I/O, Conditions, Loops, Lists
Python Practical Exam	15	– Live coding test (basic logic-based problems)
Viva Voce	5	– Based on: Python concepts, AI games, project work, basic theory

Sample Programs to Include in Practical File:

PART D – Project Work / Portfolio / Field Visit (15 Marks)

Project Option	Details
AI Model/Project Work	– Follow AI Project Cycle: Problem → Data → Model → Evaluate – Tools: Teachable Machine, Scratch, ML for Kids
Example Projects:	– Emotion Detector – Smart Bin Classifier – Object Counter using CV
AI for Sustainable Development Goals	– Choose any SDG (e.g. Education, Clean Water) – Create solution via AI concept – Poster, Report, or Working Model
Field Visit / Virtual Tour	– Visit AI-powered organization or take online tour (e.g., Google AI, Amazon) – Report with AI usage, challenges, impact
Portfolio (if project not done)	– Compilation of worksheets, activities, AI ethics, data charts – Posters: “AI for Good”, “Ethical AI”, “Smart Home Design”

Portfolio Sample Inclusions:

Activity	Description
Smart Home Plan	Draw or design AI-powered smart home layout
Data Collection Exercise	Gather and organize sample dataset
Quick Draw Log	Summary of attempts, accuracy rate
Ethics Worksheet	Dilemmas + decisions taken in AI scenarios
AI Poster	Creative poster showing “AI for Social Good”

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