Science — Textbook & Study Material

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

Official textbook download

Science — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Food: Where Does It Come From?
Chapter 2: Components Of Food
Chapter 3: Fibre To Fabric
Chapter 4: Sorting Materials Into Groups
Chapter 5: Separation Of Substances
Chapter 6: Changes Around Us
Chapter 7: Getting To Know Plants
Chapter 8: Body Movements
Chapter 9: The Living Organisms And Their Surroundings
Chapter 10: Motion And Measurement Of Distances
Chapter 11: Light, Shadows And Reflections
Chapter 12: Electricity And Circuits
Chapter 13: Fun With Magnets
Chapter 14: Water
Chapter 15: Air Around Us
Chapter 16: Garbage In Garbage Out

Frequently asked questions

Is the Science textbook available for free?

Yes. CBSE publishes the official study material/textbook free of cost. Use the official download link above for the authentic copy.

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.