CBSE Class 6 Science Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 6 Science syllabus for the 2026-27 academic session focuses on key biological and physical science concepts. For the annual syllabus, students will cover topics related to Food, including its sources and components like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, with activities to test for their presence. The syllabus also details 'Electricity and Circuit', covering concepts like electric cells, switches, conductors, and insulators, along with practical activities. For the mid-term examination, the focus shifts to 'The World of Living', with chapters on plants, including herbs, shrubs, and trees, leaf venation, and flower parts. The syllabus emphasizes learning outcomes and suggests hands-on activities to reinforce scientific understanding throughout the year, with specific chapters like 'Seeds and Seeds', 'Components of Food', 'Electricity and Circuit', 'Getting to know Plants', 'The Story of Amrita', 'The Valley of Flowers', and 'Abdul in the Garden' mapped for study.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 6 |
| Subject | Science |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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Annual Syllabus Session: 2023-2024 Class- VI
Subject: SCIENCE
Theme Content and its mapping with previous Learning Outcomes Suggested Activities
classes To identify food items rich in
Food • Investigates the Plant and Animal protein, fats and carbohydrates.
Class-V To test the presence of starch, fats
CH-5:Seeds and Seeds sources of food. or proteins in the given food items.
Seeds used for food and spices. lacktrian Conducts simple investigations to test the To study the diseases caused due to
Food items we use in our daily life and presence of carbohydrates, proteins and the deficiency of various vitamins
countries from where they came from. fats in different food items. or minerals
- Analyzes food items on the basis of
Class-VI nutrients present in them. Class-V
CH-2:Components of food • Applies learning of scientific concepts in ** Worksheets no.03, 52,142, 145
- What do different food items contain? Class-VI day to day life for selecting food for
- What do various nutrients do for our body? ** Worksheets no.10-17, 22-25
balanced diet.
Balanced diet
- Knows and relates deficiency diseases
- Deficiency disease with lack of nutrients (deficiency
diseases)
Class-VI • Explains and draws open and closed To study open and closed circuit.
How CH – 12: Electricity and circuit circuit To identify conductors and insulators
Things • Electric cell Identifies conductor and insulator from daily life with the help of an
Work • A bulb connected to an electric cell from daily life. electric circuit.
- An electric circuit
- Electric switch Class-VI ** Worksheets no. 18-21
- Electric conductors and insulators.
The above content must be completed by 30<sup>th</sup> September 2023.
Revision of syllabus for Mid Term Examination.
Note: The above said syllabus is for assessment purpose only and remaining topics/chapters may be taught as Subject Learning Enrichment.
MID TERM EXAMINATION
Theme Content and its mapping with previous Learning Outcomes Suggested Activities
classes To identify herbs, shrubs and trees
The World The learner from your school garden.
of the Class-IV • Classifies plants into herbs, shrubs To study the venation in leaves of
CH-4: The Story Of Amrita and trees. different plants.
Living Plants and animals found in the desert. • Identifies leaf venation in different Class-IV
CH-11: The valley of flowers ** Worksheets no. 22,27,33,137, 142,145
Different flowers and their uses leaves. Class-V
Buds blooming into flowers • Differentiates between tap and ** Worksheets no.140
Class-VI
CH- 19 : Abdul In The Garden • Describes the functions of stem, ** Worksheets no. 26-31
- Roots- Types, functions.
• Identifies different parts of a flower
Class-V and draw its labeled diagram. CH -05 : Seeds And Seeds Different types of plants Origin of different plants. lacktrian Sprouting Class-VI CH-7: Getting to know plants Herbs, shrubs and trees
- Stem Leaf Root
- Flower
> The whole syllabus must be completed by 31 January, 2024. > Revision of syllabus for Annual Examination. Note: The above said syllabus is for assessment purpose only and remaining topics/chapters may be taught as Subject Learning Enrichment.
ANNUAL EXAMINATION
Frequently asked questions
What are the main themes covered in the Class 6 Science syllabus for 2026-27?
The main themes include Food, Components of Food, Electricity and Circuit, and The World of Living, with specific chapters like 'Seeds and Seeds', 'Getting to know Plants', and 'Abdul in the Garden'.
Which chapters are included for the Mid-Term Examination?
The Mid-Term Examination covers topics related to 'The World of Living', including classification of plants into herbs, shrubs, and trees, leaf venation, and parts of a flower.
What topics are covered under 'Food' in the syllabus?
Under 'Food', students will learn about food items, their sources, the nutrients they contain (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), and diseases caused by nutrient deficiencies.
What are the key concepts in the 'Electricity and Circuit' chapter?
This chapter covers electric cells, bulbs, switches, electric circuits, and the identification of conductors and insulators from daily life.
Are there any suggested activities in the syllabus?
Yes, the syllabus includes suggested activities for each topic to help students investigate and understand scientific concepts practically.
When is the syllabus expected to be completed for the Mid-Term and Annual exams?
The syllabus content for the Mid-Term Examination is to be completed by September 30th, and the entire syllabus by January 31st for the Annual Examination.
CBSE Class 6 Science syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.