CBSE Class 6 Syllabus for Science

The CBSE Class 6 Science syllabus covers a broad range of topics designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of scientific concepts and principles. Here’s a detailed overview:

1. Food: Where Does It Come From?

  • Sources of Food
  • Plant and Animal Products
  • Plant and Animal Food Chains
  • Food Variety

2. Components of Food

  • Nutrients in Food (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, and Minerals)
  • Importance of a Balanced Diet
  • Testing for Nutrients in Food

3. Fibre to Fabric

  • Types of Fibres (Natural and Synthetic)
  • Processes of Making Fabric (Spinning, Weaving, and Knitting)
  • Various Fibres and Their Uses

4. Sorting Materials into Groups

  • Classification of Materials Based on Properties
  • Properties (Appearance, Hardness, Solubility, etc.)
  • Differences Between Materials (Solids, Liquids, and Gases)

5. Separation of Substances

  • Methods of Separation (Handpicking, Sieving, Filtering, Evaporation, etc.)
  • Mixtures and Solutions
  • Practical Applications of Separation Techniques

6. Changes Around Us

  • Types of Changes (Physical and Chemical)
  • Reversible and Irreversible Changes
  • Examples of Changes in Everyday Life

7. Getting to Know Plants

  • Parts of Plants and Their Functions
  • Types of Plants (Herbs, Shrubs, Trees)
  • Plant Growth and Reproduction

8. Body Movements

  • Types of Movements in Humans and Animals
  • Skeletal System and Muscles
  • Joints and Their Functions

9. The Living World

  • Characteristics of Living Things
  • Classification of Living Beings (Plants, Animals, Microorganisms)
  • Ecosystem and Habitats

10. Motion and Measurement of Distances

  • Types of Motion (Linear, Circular, etc.)
  • Measuring Distances and Heights
  • Units of Measurement

11. Light, Shadows and Reflections

  • Properties of Light
  • Formation of Shadows
  • Reflection of Light and Mirrors

12. Electricity and Circuits

  • Introduction to Electricity
  • Simple Circuits and Components
  • Conductors and Insulators

13. Fun with Magnets

  • Properties of Magnets
  • Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials
  • Uses of Magnets

14. Water

  • Importance of Water
  • Water Cycle
  • Sources and Conservation of Water

15. Air Around Us

  • Composition of Air
  • Importance of Air
  • Air Pressure and Wind

16. Wastewater Story

  • Sources of Wastewater
  • Treatment and Management of Wastewater
  • Importance of Clean Water and Sanitation

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