Science — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Science and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
Matter in Our Surroundings
Chapter 2
Is Matter Around Us Pure?
Chapter 3
Atoms and Molecules
Chapter 4
Structure of the Atom
Chapter 5
The Fundamental Unit of Life
Chapter 6
Tissues
Chapter 7
Motion
Chapter 8
Force and Laws of Motion
Chapter 9
Gravitation
Chapter 10
Work and Energy
Chapter 11
Sound
Chapter 12
Improvement in Food Resources

Frequently asked questions

Is the Science textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Science textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Science faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Science — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Science study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.

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