ICSE syllabus pattern, which is the most comprehensive one will be followed. This will cover the general topics of CBSE and WBBSE board.

Unit 1: Introduction to science

• Scope of science
• Science of living and non-living things
• Course overview and general ideas,
• some great scientists and their discoveries.

Unit 2: Air

• Some properties of Air
• Composition of Air
• Process of breathing and burning
• Causes of air pollution
• Preventive measures to keep air clean

Unit 3: Materials and Solutions

• Definition of solvent, solute and solution
• Soluble and insoluble substances
• Method of separation: sedimentation, decantation, filtration, evaporation

Unit 4: Light

• Sources of light: natural and artificial
• Luminous /non-luminous objects
• Properties of light
• Transparent, translucent and opaque objects
• Uses of these objects in daily life
• Formation of shadows

Unit 5: Measurement

• Need for measurement in daily life
• Examples of measurement in daily life
• Simple description of instruments used for measurement
• Use of each instrument

Unit 6: Push and Pull

• Concept of push and pull and the difference between them
• Examples of push and pull
• Force: meaning
• Various types of forces

Unit 7: Friction

• Friction – meaning and concept
• How to reduce friction
• Uses of friction
• Harmful effects of friction
• Examples of friction