Updated 6 August 2026·12 chapters

ICSE Class 5 Science — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 5 Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 12 chapters, with the topics in each. Starts with Circulatory System, Skeletal System and Food and Health.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 5 Science course for 2026-27 has 12 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 5 Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Circulatory System	What is the Circulatory System? · The Heart – The Pumping Machine · Blood Vessels – The Blood Highways
2	Skeletal System	Functions of the Skeletal System · Structure of Bones and Joints · Parts of the Skeletal System
3	Food and Health	Components of Food · Balanced Diet and Food Pyramid · Deficiency Diseases
4	Plant Reproduction: Pollination	Parts of a Flower · Unisexual and Bisexual Flowers · Pollination: Types and Agents
5	Plant Reproduction: Fertilization	Fertilization in Plants · Fruit and Seed Formation · Structure of a Seed
6	Solids, Liquids, Gases	States of Matter · Molecular Arrangement in States · Changes in States of Matter
7	Interdependence in Living Being	Living and Non-Living Components of Environment · Importance of Plants and Animals · Food Chain and Interdependence
8	Sound and Noise	Sources of Sound · Pleasant and Unpleasant Sounds · Warning Sounds
9	Work and Energy	What is Work? · What is Energy? · Forms of Energy
10	Light and Shadow	What is Light? · Transparent, Translucent, and Opaque Objects · Formation of Shadows
11	Simple Machines	What Are Simple Machines? · Types of Simple Machines · Levers and Their Types
12	Cleanliness and Hygiene	Personal Hygiene · Diseases Caused by Poor Hygiene · Waste and Its Management

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 5 Science Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 12 chapters of ICSE Class 5 Science for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 5 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 5 Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 5 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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