Updated 6 August 2026·11 chapters

ICSE Class 3 Science — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 3 Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 11 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 3 Science course for 2026-27 has 11 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 3 Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Living and Non-Living Things	Characteristics of Living Things · Features of Non-Living Things · Differences Between Living and Non-Living Things
2	Human Body	Internal Organs of the Human Body · Respiratory System and Breathing · Deep Breathing and Air Pollution
3	Animals: Birds	Body Parts of a Bird · Types of Beaks and Their Functions · Feet and Claws of Birds
4	Animals: Common Insects	Common Insects · Body Parts of an Insect · Life Cycle of a Butterfly
5	Plants in the Surroundings	Parts of a Plant · Types of Roots · Stem and Its Functions
6	Food We Get From Plants	Types of Plants · Edible Parts of Plants · Plant Products
7	Forms of Matter: Solid, Liquid and Gas	What is Matter? · Three Forms of Matter · Changing States of Matter
8	Some Properties of Water	Physical Properties of Water · Water and Solutions · Conditions Affecting Dissolving
9	Water as a Resource	Change of State of Water · The Water Cycle · Impurities in Water
10	Sun as a Natural Resource	The Sun as a Natural Source of Energy · Sun and Plant Growth (Photosynthesis) · Uses of Solar Energy
11	Cleanliness, Health and Hygiene	Personal Cleanliness · Taking Care of Your Body · Cleanliness in Surroundings

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 3 Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 11 chapters of ICSE Class 3 Science for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 3 Science exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the ICSE Class 3 Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 3 Science course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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