ICSE Syllabus for Class 6 Physics 2020-21

Physical Quantities and Ways of Measurement

Here you will learn how to measure various physical quantities like mass, time, temperature, and area. The chapter contains similarities with mathematics, but you can acquire knowledge by reading the theories and concepts related to the unit of measurements and their inter-relation.

Energy

The chapter named ‘Energy’ deals with machines and levers. Studying this chapter thoroughly can help you gain knowledge regarding the concepts like a mechanical advantage, degrees of levers, and simple machines along with their types. 

Force

The basics of force and fiction are present in this chapter. You can clear up your concepts regarding the direction, mass, and other vital theories related to higher Physics. You can also get how matter can change the size and shape if an external force is applied to it. 

Light

As per the class 6 Physics for the ICSE board, you will learn about light and its importance in the universe. YOu can also know how it travels through different environments and at what speed. Moreover, there are many exciting experiments with light that you can try in your class. 

Magnetism

The final chapter of the ICSE syllabus of Physics class 6 deals with Magnetism. In this chapter, you will know how to spot a magnet and the substances that can acquire magnetic properties. There are concepts about the poles of the magnet and experiments on changing things into magnets and demagnetization. Another important thing that you will know is the difference between a natural magnet and an electromagnet.