ICSE Class 6 Physics Syllabus

ICSE keeps up a conventional educational model in all aspects. The board reviews the learning needs of the students as well as assesses the present situation and provides a suitable syllabus on the basis of this evaluation. ICSE syllabus for Class 6 Physics is up to date and contains all fundamental topics and sub-topics that will be covered in the year ahead. The ICSE Syllabus is adequately designed based on current educational trends.

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Theme 1: Matter

• Matter- its meaning and composition.

States of Matter

• Solids, Liquids and Gases.
• Characteristics of Solids, Liquids and Gases (Shape, texture and Volume).
• Distinguishing properties of Solids, Liquids and Gases.

Theme 2: Physical Quantities and Measurement

• Measurement of Length
• Measurement of Mass
• Measurement of Time
• Measurement of Temperature
• Measurement of Area

Theme 3: Force

• Force as a push or pull
• Effects of force on
  • Mass (No Effect)
  • Speed
  • Direction (rest and motion)
  • Change in shape and size
  • Using real world examples only
• Force of Friction

Theme 4: Energy

• Simple Machines
• Types of Simple Machines
• Different Orders of Levers
• Numericals based on mechanical advantage or leverage
  Load × Load arm = Effort × Effort arm.

Theme 5: Light

• Rectilinear Propagation of Light
• Applications of rectilinear propagation of light.
• Pinhole camera
• Shadows

Theme 6: Magnetism

• Magnetic and non-magnetic substances
• Characteristics of a magnet
• Properties of magnets
• Magnetic field around a magnet
• Earth’s magnetic field.
• Making of Magnets
• Permanent & temporary magnets and their uses
• Electromagnets and
• choice of material for the core of an electromagnet
• Care & storage of magnets
• Demagnetization by heating, hammering and electricity

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