Updated 6 August 2026·20 chapters

ICSE Class 5 Social Studies — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 5 Social Studies syllabus for 2026-27: all 20 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 5 Social Studies course for 2026-27 has 20 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 5 Social Studies — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	The Story of Human Evolution	What is Human Evolution? · Stages of Human Evolution · Sources of Evidence for Human Evolution
2	The Stone Age	The Stone Age and Its Periods · Palaeolithic Age (Old Stone Age) · Mesolithic Age (Middle Stone Age)
3	The Iron Age	What is the Iron Age? · Tools and Weapons · Life of People in the Iron Age
4	Evolution of Transport	Invention of the Wheel and Beginning of Transport · Reaching Distant Places · Trade and Voyages
5	Evolution of communication	What is Communication? · Early Methods of Communication · Need for Writing and Early Writing Systems
6	The Indian Constitution	What is a Constitution? · Need for a Constitution · Formation of the Indian Constitution
7	Fundamental Rights and Duties	Fundamental Rights · The Six Fundamental Rights · Fundamental Duties
8	Democratic Form of Government	Types of Government in the Past · What is a Democracy? · Basic Features of a Democratic Government
9	Locating Places on Earth	Latitudes · Longitudes · The Grid System
10	Weather and Climate	Weather · Climate · Difference Between Weather and Climate
11	Solar and Lunar Eclipse	What is an Eclipse? · Solar Eclipse · Lunar Eclipse
12	Major Temperature Zones of the Earth	The Three Temperature Zones · The Torrid Zone · The Temperate Zone
13	India Location, Extent and its Neighbours	India's Location · Size of India · India's Neighbours
14	Climate of India (Different Seasons)	Climate of India · Factors Affecting Climate · Effects of Climate on Human Life
15	Natural Vegetation of India	Types of Natural Vegetation · Importance of Natural Vegetation · Conservation of Natural Vegetation
16	Our Environment	Components of the Environment · Interdependence in the World · Global Environmental Issues
17	Natural Disasters	What Are Natural Disasters? · Types and Effects of Natural Disasters · Safety Precautions During Disasters
18	Our Natural Resources	Meaning of Resources · Types of Natural Resources · Examples of Renewable Resources
19	Major Occupations in India: Agriculture	Agriculture in India · Cropping Seasons · Types of Crops
20	Major Occupations in India: Industries	Types of Industries · Types of Industries Based on Raw Materials · Major Industries in India

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.

Get chapter-wise help for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies

Super Tutor gives you chapter summaries, revision notes, practice quizzes and flashcards, organised around the ICSE syllabus. Free to start.

Try Super Tutor free

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 5 Social Studies Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 20 chapters of ICSE Class 5 Social Studies for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

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

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 5 Social Studies course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

More Social Studies Resources

ICSE Class 5

Practice Quiz

Test yourself with quick quizzes

Important Questions

Exam-style questions with answers

Revision Notes

Key concepts and quick revision points

Formula Sheet

The formulas of each chapter in one place

Chapter Summary

Understand each chapter at a glance

Concept Maps

Diagrams showing how topics connect

Study Plan

Week-by-week preparation schedule

Flashcards

Quick-fire cards for active recall practice

Other ICSE Class 5 Subjects

Mathematics Science Essentials of English Grammar and Composition English Literature Hindi Computer Studies