Updated 6 August 2026·12 chapters

ICSE Class 4 Science — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 4 Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 12 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 4 Science course for 2026-27 has 12 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 4 Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Human Body- Food we Eat	Nutrients in Food · Vitamins and Minerals · Water and Roughage
2	Human Body- Teeth	When Do We Get Teeth? · Parts of a Tooth · Types of Teeth and Their Functions
3	The Digestive and Excretory Systems	The Digestive System · The Excretory System · Healthy Habits for Digestion and Excretion
4	Adaptations in Animals	Habitats and Types of Animals · Adaptations in Different Habitats · Adaptations for Movement and Survival
5	Plants in the Surroundings and Environment	Parts of a Plant · Photosynthesis · Transpiration
6	Adaptations in Plants	What Are Adaptations? · Land (Terrestrial) Plants and Their Adaptations · Water (Aquatic) Plants and Their Adaptations
7	Air	Matter and States of Matter · Properties of Air · Composition of Air
8	Materials and Solutions	Soluble and Insoluble Substances · Solute, Solvent, and Solution · Separation of Soluble Substances
9	Light	Sources of Light · Luminous and Non-Luminous Objects · Properties of Light
10	Measurements	Need for Measurement · Measurement of Length · Measurement of Mass (Weight)
11	Push and Pull	Understanding Push and Pull · What is Force? · Types of Forces
12	Friction as a Force	What is Friction? · Uses of Friction · Harmful Effects of Friction

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 4 Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 12 chapters of ICSE Class 4 Science for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 4 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 4 Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 4 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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