Updated 6 August 2026·16 chapters

ICSE Class 4 Social Science — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 4 Social Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 16 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 4 Social Science course for 2026-27 has 16 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 4 Social Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	What is History	Meaning of History · Importance of Studying History · Family History
2	Sources of History	Archaeological Sources · Types of Archaeological Sources · Literary Sources
3	Almanac: Timelines and Calendars	What is a Timeline? · Special Terms for Time Periods · Calendar and Almanac
4	Understanding Civics	What is Civics? · Who is a Citizen? · Rights and Duties
5	Our Responsibilities	Public and Private Property · Participating in Elections
6	The Earth and Its Movements	Axis of the Earth · Rotation of the Earth · Revolution of the Earth
7	The Four Domains and Major Landforms	The Four Domains of the Earth · Major Landforms of the Earth · Water Bodies
8	Understanding Maps	What is a Map? · Types of Maps · Elements of a Map
9	The Himalayan Region	States and Union Territories in the Himalayan Region · Geography and Climate · Rivers of the Himalayan Region
10	The Northern Plains	Location and Features of the Northern Plains · States and Union Territories in the Northern Plains · Rivers of the Northern Plains
11	Western and Central India	States and Union Territories · Geographical Features and Climate · Rivers, Vegetation, and Crops
12	Southern India	States and Union Territories of Southern India · Geography and Climate · Rivers, Vegetation, and Crops
13	The Physical Divisions of India	The Himalayas · The Northern Plains · The Peninsular Plateau
14	The People of India	Population of India · Life of People in Different Regions · Himalayan States/UTs
15	Pollution: Causes, Effects and Prevention	What is Pollution? · Types of Pollution · Causes and Effects of Pollution
16	Waste Disposal	Types of Waste · Disposal of Waste · Conserving the Environment: The 3 R’s

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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 Social Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 16 chapters of ICSE Class 4 Social 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 Social 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 Social Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 4 Social 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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