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CBSE Biology Chapters with ICSE/ISC Notes Mapping (Class 5-10)
How to Use This Guide
This guide helps CBSE students (Class 5-10) find relevant notes from the ICSE curriculum. While syllabi differ, the core biological concepts remain similar. Use the mapped links to supplement your CBSE studies.
Class 5 - Environmental Studies (Biology Topics)
| CBSE Topic | Relevant ICSE Notes | Class Level | Question Banks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Senses | Health and Hygiene | Class 6 | - |
| From Tasting to Digesting | Food and Health Digestive System | Class 5-6 | Food and Health Questions |
| Seeds and Seeds | Plant Reproduction | Class 5 | Plant Reproduction Questions |
| A Treat for Mosquitoes | Circulatory System | Class 5 | Circulatory System Questions |
| Like Father, Like Daughter | Plant Reproduction Pollination | Class 5 | Pollination Questions |
Class 6 - Science (Biology Chapters)
| Chapter No. | CBSE Chapter Name | Relevant ICSE Notes | Question Banks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Diversity in the Living World | The Cell Extended Notes: The Cell | Cell Questions |
| 3 | Mindful Eating: Towards a Sustainable Diet | Food and Health Digestive System Extended Notes: Digestive System | Digestive System Questions |
| 10 | Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics | Adaptation Extended Notes: Adaptation | Adaptation Questions |
Additional Resources for Class 6:
- The Leaf | Extended Notes | Questions
- The Flower | Extended Notes | Questions
- Respiratory System | Extended Notes | Questions
- Circulatory System | Extended Notes | Questions
- Health and Hygiene | Extended Notes | Questions
Class 7 - Science (Biology Chapters)
| Chapter No. | CBSE Chapter Name | Relevant ICSE Notes | Question Banks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nutrition in Plants | Photosynthesis Extended Notes: Photosynthesis | Photosynthesis Questions |
| 2 | Nutrition in Animals | Digestive System | Digestive System Questions |
| 9 | Life Processes in Animals | Circulatory System | Circulatory System Questions |
| 10 | Respiration in Organisms | Respiratory System Respiration Extended Notes: Respiration | Respiration Questions |
| 11 | Transportation in Animals and Plants | Transport in Plants Circulatory System | Transport Questions |
| 12 | Reproduction in Plants | Plant Reproduction Pollination | Plant Reproduction Questions |
| 17 | Forests: Our Lifeline | Ecosystems | Ecosystems Questions |
Additional Resources for Class 7:
- Tissues: Plant Tissues | Extended Notes | Questions
- Tissues: Animal Tissues | Extended Notes | Questions
- Classification: Kingdom Classification Concepts | Extended Notes | Questions
- Kingdom Monera | Extended Notes | Questions
- Kingdom Protista | Extended Notes | Questions
- Kingdom Fungi | Extended Notes | Questions
- Kingdom Plantae | Extended Notes | Questions
- Kingdom Animalia | Extended Notes | Questions
- Excretory System | Extended Notes | Questions
- Nervous System | Extended Notes | Questions
- Allergy | Extended Notes | Questions
- Adolescence
Class 8 - Science (Biology Chapters)
| Chapter No. | CBSE Chapter Name | Relevant ICSE Notes | Question Banks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crop Production and Management | Agriculture Horticulture and Organic Farming Animal Husbandry | Agriculture Questions |
| 2 | Microorganisms: Friend and Foe | Bacteria Fungi Kingdom Monera Kingdom Fungi | Bacteria Questions Fungi Questions |
| 7 | Conservation of Plants and Animals | Ecosystems | Ecosystems Questions |
| 8 | Cell - Structure and Functions | The Cell The Cell: A Unit of Life | Cell Questions (Class 6) Cell Questions (Class 9) |
| 9 | Reproduction in Animals | Reproduction in Plant and Animals | Reproduction Questions |
| 10 | Reaching the Age of Adolescence | Adolescence Endocrine System | Endocrine System Questions |
Additional Resources for Class 8:
- Transport of Food and Minerals in Plants | Questions
- Circulatory System | Questions
- Nervous System | Questions
- Diseases | Questions
- First Aid | Questions
Class 9 - Science (Biology Chapters)
| Chapter No. | CBSE Chapter Name | Relevant ICSE Notes | Question Banks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | The Fundamental Unit of Life | The Cell: A Unit of Life | Cell Questions Numerical: Cell Magnification Numerical: Osmosis |
| 6 | Tissues | Tissues Plant Tissues Animal Tissues | Tissues Questions Numerical: Plant Tissues |
| 7 | Diversity in Living Organisms | Five Kingdom Classification Kingdom Classification Concepts | Classification Questions |
| 13 | Why Do We Fall Ill | Diseases and Transmission Diseases: Symptoms and Control Personal and Public Health Health Hygiene Notes | Health Questions |
| 14 | Natural Resources | Ecosystems Sources of Waste Safe Disposal Methods | Waste Questions |
| 15 | Improvement in Food Resources | Economic Importance of Bacteria Economic Importance of Fungi | Economic Importance Questions |
Additional Resources for Class 9:
- Plant Life: Flower | Questions
- Plant Life: Pollination & Fertilisation | Questions
- Plant Life: Structure of Seeds and Germination | Questions
- Plant Life: Respiration in Plants | Questions | Numerical
- Human Body: Food Classes and Balanced Diet | Questions | Numerical: Caloric Value
- Human Body: Teeth | Numerical
- Human Body: Digestive System
- Human Body: Skeleton, Movement and Locomotion | Notes | Questions | Numerical
- Human Body: Skin: Structure and Function | Notes | Questions
- Human Body: Respiratory System | Questions
- Health: Aids to Health & Health Organisations | Questions
Practical Guidelines for Class 9:
Class 10 - Science (Biology Chapters)
Specimen Paper Resources for Class 10:
- ICSE Biology Specimen Paper 2026
- Suggested Specimen Paper
- Chapter-wise Prep Guides:
- Cell Cycle Prep Guide
- Chromosome Prep Guide
- Genetics Prep Guide
- Absorption by Roots Prep Guide
- Transpiration Prep Guide
- Photosynthesis Prep Guide
- Chemical Coordination in Plants Prep Guide
- Circulatory System Prep Guide
- Excretory System Prep Guide
- Nervous System Prep Guide
- Endocrine System Prep Guide
- Reproductive System Prep Guide
- Population Prep Guide
- Human Evolution Prep Guide
- Pollution Prep Guide
Practical Guidelines for Class 10:
- Plant Life Experiments:
- Animal Life:
Summary: Quick Reference Table (Class 5-10)
| CBSE Class | Total Biology Chapters | Key ICSE Resources Available |
|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 10 EVS biology topics | Basic concepts: Senses, Digestion, Seeds, Circulation, Reproduction |
| Class 6 | 3 biology chapters | Cell, Digestive System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Adaptation |
| Class 7 | 7 biology chapters | Photosynthesis, Respiration, Tissues, Classification, Excretion, Nervous System |
| Class 8 | 6 biology chapters | Cell, Reproduction, Ecosystems, Bacteria, Fungi, Agriculture, Endocrine System |
| Class 9 | 6 biology chapters | Cell Biology, Tissues, Classification, Health & Diseases, Plant Reproduction, Nutrition |
| Class 10 | 6 biology chapters | Life Processes, Control & Coordination, Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution, Environment |
Notes for CBSE Students
Key Differences to Remember:
- Terminology: ICSE and CBSE may use slightly different terms for the same concepts
- Depth of Coverage: ICSE notes sometimes go into more detail than CBSE requires
- Practical Work: ICSE has extensive practical guidelines that can enhance understanding
- Question Patterns: ICSE questions tend to be more application-based
How to Use These Resources:
- Start with your CBSE textbook to understand the syllabus requirements
- Use ICSE notes for deeper understanding and additional examples
- Practice numerical problems even if your board doesn't emphasize them
- Solve question banks to test your knowledge
- Review specimen papers to understand different question formats
- Use practical guidelines to strengthen lab concepts
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