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Cleanliness and Hygiene — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Science

What Cleanliness and Hygiene covers in ICSE Class 5 Science: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Science syllabus.

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Cleanliness and Hygiene

1

Personal Hygiene

  • Personal hygiene means keeping our body and clothes clean.
  • Daily bathing removes dirt, sweat, and germs from the skin.
  • Washing hands with soap prevents the spread of germs.
2

Diseases Caused by Poor Hygiene

  • Dirty hands and food can cause stomach infections like diarrhea and typhoid.
  • Contaminated water can lead to diseases like cholera and jaundice.
  • Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water and spread diseases like malaria and dengue.
3

Waste and Its Management

  • Waste is anything we throw away because it is no longer useful.
  • Biodegradable waste breaks down naturally (e.g., fruit peels, paper).
  • Non-biodegradable waste does not rot (e.g., plastic, glass, metal).

Key Concepts

Central concept: Cleanliness and Hygiene

Personal HygieneGerms and DiseasesClean SurroundingsWaste ManagementBenefits of Good Hygiene

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What are the important topics in Cleanliness and Hygiene for ICSE Class 5 Science?
Key topics in Cleanliness and Hygiene include Personal Hygiene, Diseases Caused by Poor Hygiene, Waste and Its Management. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Cleanliness and Hygiene for Class 5 exams?
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