CBSE Class 7 Science Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 7 2026-27 Syllabus

The CBSE Class 7 Science Syllabus for the 2026-27 session outlines the content for the academic year. It is divided into themes, with specific chapters mapped from previous classes and detailing learning outcomes. Key topics include 'Nutrition in Plants,' covering autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition, and 'Motion and Time,' focusing on slow/fast motion, measurement of time and distance, and distance-time graphs. The syllabus also includes 'Acids, Bases and Salts,' detailing identification of acids and bases using taste and indicators, and the concept of neutralisation. Suggested activities and worksheets are provided for each topic to enhance understanding and practical application of scientific concepts.

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Class7
SubjectScience
Session2026-27
LanguageEnglish
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Annual Syllabus Session: 2023-2024 Class -VII Subject: Science

THEME CONTENT AND ITS MAPPING WITH SUGGESTIVE LEARNING SUGGESTIVE ACTIVITIES AND PREVIOUS CLASSES OUTCOMES RELATED WORKSHEET Observe the effect on leaves due to non • •

Food CLASS VI: • Identify different types of nutrition in Ch-7: Getting to know plants availability of following raw materials

  • Leaf plants. required for photosynthesis:

Ch-9: Living organisms and their • Examine scientifically that which surroundings materials are required in the process a) air: applying Vaseline on leaves Characteristics of the living beings. of photosynthesis, and Describe the b) water: not giving water to the plant CLASS VII: process of photosynthesis and write Ch-1: Nutrition in Plants c) sunlight: keeping the plant in dark room

  • Autotrophic Nutrition (Photosynthesis) its word equation and draw related
  1. Raw materials for photosynthesis Class VI diagram.
  2. Site and mechanism of Worksheet no.: 26,27,28,30,45,46

photosynthesis • Explain parts of plant and raw Class VII

  • Heterotrophic nutrition (parasitic, material involved in Photosynthesis. Worksheet no.: 15,16,17,18,19,20 • insectivorous and symbiotic organisms) • Giving examples of heterotrophic nutrition in plants

Moving CLASS VI: • Explain oscillatory/ periodic motion . Make a simple pendulum and to find out the things Ch-10: Motion and Measurement of <math>\blacktriangle</math> Make a simple pendulum and time period of an oscillation ,People distance. 2. Calculate speed using formula and Ideas Standard units of measurements calculate its time period. 3. Make distance-time graph by using the given data.

Distance and type of motion • Measure distance and time Class VI

CLASS VII <math>\blacktriangle</math> Use the distance and time units of (Related activities given in the text book and Ch-13: Motion and Time any other source).

measurement in daily life. Class VII

  • Slow or fast

speed <math>\blacktriangle</math> Plot time-distance graph and explain Worksheet no.: 39,40,41,42 ***

  • Measurement of time and distance, their SI.
  • Periodic or Oscillatory motion
  • Distance -Time graph Measuring speed and its SI

<math>\triangleright</math> The above content must be completed by 30<sup>th</sup> September 2023. Revision of syllabus for Mid Term Examination.

Mid Term Examination 2022

THEME CONTENT AND ITS MAPPING WITH SUGGESTIVELEARNING SUGGESTIVE ACTIVITIES AND

PREVIOUS CLASSES OUTCOMES RELATED WORKSHEET

Material CLASS VI: • Identify and classify various eatable 1. Make natural indicator with turmeric and

Ch-2: Components of food substances as acids or bases on the Process of Test for starch, protein and fat. identify acids and bases with the help of it.

basis of taste.

2. Categorise given substance into acid or base

CLASS VII: <math>\blacktriangle</math> Prepare turmeric indicator and test the with the help of Litmus paper.

Ch- 5: Acids, Bases and Salts basic nature of substances.

  • Identification of Acids and Bases 3. Observe the process of neutralisation using
  1. According to taste • lemon juice and soap water
  2. With indicators (Turmeric and litmus Class VI
  • Neutralisation reaction paper) paper ** (Related activities given in the text book
  1. Examples from daily life lacktrian and any other source).

(effect of ant's sting and indigestion) Apply the concept of neutralisation in Class VII

Worksheet no.:43, 44

daily life

  • The entire syllabus must be completed by 31<sup>st</sup> January, 2024.

Revision of syllabus for Annual Examination.

Annual examination will be based on complete annual syllabus.

Annual Examination-2022-23

Note: The above said syllabus is for assessment purpose only and remaining topics/chapters may be taught as Subject Learning Enrichment

Frequently asked questions

What are the main themes in the Class 7 Science syllabus for 2026-27?

The main themes covered in the Class 7 Science syllabus for 2026-27 are Food, Moving things People and Ideas, and Material.

Which chapters from Class 6 are mapped to the Class 7 Science syllabus?

For Class 7 Science, chapters from Class 6 like 'Getting to know plants', 'Living organisms and their surroundings', 'Motion and Measurement of distance', and 'Components of food' are mapped.

What specific topics are included under 'Nutrition in Plants'?

Under 'Nutrition in Plants', the syllabus covers Autotrophic Nutrition (Photosynthesis) including its raw materials, site, and mechanism, as well as Heterotrophic nutrition (parasitic, insectivorous, and symbiotic organisms).

What concepts are taught in the 'Motion and Time' chapter?

The 'Motion and Time' chapter includes topics like slow or fast speed, measurement of time and distance, their SI units, periodic or oscillatory motion, and distance-time graphs.

How are acids and bases identified in the syllabus?

Acids and bases are identified through taste and with indicators like turmeric and litmus paper. The syllabus also covers neutralisation reactions.

Are there any suggested activities for learning?

Yes, the syllabus suggests various activities such as observing the effect of raw material availability on photosynthesis, making a simple pendulum, preparing turmeric indicator, and testing substances for acidic or basic nature.

When is the syllabus expected to be completed?

The syllabus content related to Mid Term Examination is to be completed by 30th September 2023, and the entire syllabus must be completed by 31st January 2024.

CBSE Class 7 Science syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.