CBSE Biology Chapters with ICSE/ISC Notes Mapping (Class 5-12)

How to Use This Guide

This guide helps CBSE students (Class 5-12) 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 and access official NCERT-based notes, exercises, and activities.

Early Years (Foundational & Preparatory) - EVS

Class	EVS Biology Strand Topics	Relevant EVS Notes
Class 1	Our Body, Food, Plants, Animals, Surroundings	Our Body Our Food Plants Around Us Animals Around Us Our Surroundings
Class 2	Habits, Air/Water/Shelter, Community/Transport, Plants, Animal Homes	Habits & Routine Air, Water, Shelter Community Plants Animal Homes
Class 3	Plant Parts, Animal Grouping, Senses & Diet, Water, Family & Community	Plant Parts Animal Grouping Senses & Diet Water Family & Community
Class 4	Animal Adaptation, Pollination, Body Systems, Habitats, Changing Traditions	Animal Adaptation Pollination Body Systems Habitats Changing Traditions

Class 5 - EVS (Curious Minds)

CBSE Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
1. Water: The Essence of Life	Notes Exercises Activities	Circulatory System	Questions
3. The Mystery of Food	Notes Exercises Activities	Food and Health Digestive System	Questions
4. Our School: A Happy Place	Notes Exercises Activities	Human Body and Health Skeletal System	Questions
8. Nature Artists	Notes Exercises Activities	Plant Reproduction Pollination	Questions

Class 6 - Science (Curiosity)

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
2. Diversity in the Living World	Notes Exercises Activities	The Leaf The Flower The Cell	Leaf Questions
3. Mindful Eating	Notes Exercises Activities	Food and Health Digestive System	Questions
10. Living Creatures	Notes Exercises Activities	Adaptation The Cell	Questions
11. Nature's Treasures	Notes Exercises Activities	Natural Resources	-

Class 7 - Science

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
6. Adolescence	Notes Exercises Activities	Adolescence Endocrine System	Endocrine Questions
9. Life Processes in Animals	Notes Exercises Activities	Human Anatomy Circulatory System Excretory System	Questions
10. Life Processes in Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	Photosynthesis Transport in Plants	Photosynthesis Questions

Class 8 - Science

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
2. The Invisible Living World	Notes Exercises Activities	Bacteria Fungi	Bacteria Questions
12. How Nature Works in Harmony	Notes Exercises Activities	Sustainability Ecosystems	Ecosystems Questions
13. Our Home Earth	Notes Exercises Activities	Pollution	Pollution Questions

Class 9 - Science

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
2. Introduction to Life	Notes Exercises Activities	The Cell: A Unit of Life	Cell Questions
3. Tissues in Action	Notes Exercises Activities	Tissues	Tissues Questions
11. Reproduction	Notes Exercises Activities	Pollination Fertilisation	Reproduction Questions
12. Agriculture	Notes Exercises Activities	Agriculture Economic Importance of Bacteria	Questions

Class 10 - Science

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
5. Life Processes	Notes Exercises Activities	Circulatory System Excretory System Photosynthesis	Circulatory Questions
6. Control and Coordination	Notes Exercises Activities	Nervous System Endocrine System	Nervous System Questions
7. How do Organisms Reproduce?	Notes Exercises Activities	Reproductive System	Questions
8. Heredity and Evolution	Notes Exercises Activities	Genetics Human Evolution	Genetics Questions
13. Our Environment	Notes Exercises Activities	Population Ecosystems	Population Questions

Class 11 - Biology

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ISC Notes
1. The Living World	Notes Exercises Activities	1.1 The Living World
2. Biological Classification	Notes Exercises Activities	1.2 Biological Classification
3. Plant Kingdom	Notes Exercises Activities	1.3 Plant Kingdom
4. Animal Kingdom	Notes Exercises Activities	1.4 Animal Kingdom
5. Morphology of Flowering Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	2.1 Morphology
6. Anatomy of Flowering Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	2.2 Anatomy
7. Structural Organisation in Animals	Notes Exercises Activities	2.3 Structural Organisation
8. Cell: The Unit of Life	Notes Exercises Activities	3.1 Cell Biology
9. Biomolecules	Notes Exercises Activities	3.2 Biomolecules
10. Cell Cycle and Cell Division	Notes Exercises Activities	3.3 Cell Cycle
11. Photosynthesis in Higher Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	4.1 Photosynthesis
12. Respiration in Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	4.2 Respiration
13. Plant Growth and Development	Notes Exercises Activities	4.3 Plant Growth
14. Breathing and Exchange of Gases	Notes Exercises Activities	5.1 Breathing
15. Body Fluids and Circulation	Notes Exercises Activities	5.2 Circulation
16. Excretory Products and Elimination	Notes Exercises Activities	5.3 Excretion
17. Locomotion and Movement	Notes Exercises Activities	5.4 Locomotion
18. Neural Control and Coordination	Notes Exercises Activities	5.5 Neural Control
19. Chemical Coordination and Integration	Notes Exercises Activities	5.6 Chemical Coordination

Class 12 - Biology

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ISC Notes
1. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	Plant Embryology
2. Human Reproduction	Notes Exercises Activities	Human Reproduction
3. Reproductive Health	Notes Exercises Activities	Reproductive Health
4. Principles of Inheritance and Variation	Notes Exercises Activities	Genetics
5. Molecular Basis of Inheritance	Notes Exercises Activities	Molecular Biology
6. Evolution	Notes Exercises Activities	Evolution
7. Human Health and Disease	Notes Exercises Activities	Human Health
8. Microbes in Human Welfare	Notes Exercises Activities	Microbes
9. Biotechnology: Principles and Processes	Notes Exercises Activities	Biotechnology
10. Biotechnology and its Applications	Notes Exercises Activities	Applications
11. Organisms and Populations	Notes Exercises Activities	Ecology
12. Ecosystem	Notes Exercises Activities	Ecosystem
13. Biodiversity and Conservation	Notes Exercises Activities	Biodiversity

Summary: Quick Reference Table (Class 1-12)

CBSE Class	Total Biology Chapters	Key ICSE/ISC Resources Available
Class 1-4	Full EVS Biology Strand	Dedicated Early Years Framework (/docs/EVS)
Class 5	4 EVS biology topics	Senses, Digestion, Seeds, Circulation, Reproduction
Class 6	4 biology chapters	Cell, Digestive System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Adaptation
Class 7	3 biology chapters	Photosynthesis, Respiration, Tissues, Classification, Excretion, Nervous System
Class 8	3 biology chapters	Cell, Reproduction, Ecosystems, Bacteria, Fungi, Agriculture, Endocrine System
Class 9	4 biology chapters	Cell Biology, Tissues, Classification, Health & Diseases, Plant Reproduction, Nutrition
Class 10	5 biology chapters	Life Processes, Control & Coordination, Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution, Environment
Class 11	19 biology chapters	Full ISC Class 11 Biology Mapping
Class 12	13 biology chapters	Full ISC Class 12 Biology Mapping

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 NCERT Notes provided in the mapping table.
Use ICSE/ISC notes for deeper understanding and additional examples.
Complete NCERT Exercises to prepare for board patterns.
Review Activities for practical insights into the topics.
Practice numerical problems even if your board doesn't emphasize them.

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Disclaimer: This mapping is created to help CBSE students supplement their learning. Always prioritize your CBSE textbooks and curriculum guidelines. The ICSE/ISC notes may contain additional content not required for CBSE exams.

CBSE Biology Chapters with ICSE/ISC Notes Mapping (Class 5-12)

How to Use This Guide

Early Years (Foundational & Preparatory) - EVS

Class	EVS Biology Strand Topics	Relevant EVS Notes
Class 1	Our Body, Food, Plants, Animals, Surroundings	Our Body Our Food Plants Around Us Animals Around Us Our Surroundings
Class 2	Habits, Air/Water/Shelter, Community/Transport, Plants, Animal Homes	Habits & Routine Air, Water, Shelter Community Plants Animal Homes
Class 3	Plant Parts, Animal Grouping, Senses & Diet, Water, Family & Community	Plant Parts Animal Grouping Senses & Diet Water Family & Community
Class 4	Animal Adaptation, Pollination, Body Systems, Habitats, Changing Traditions	Animal Adaptation Pollination Body Systems Habitats Changing Traditions

Class 5 - EVS (Curious Minds)

CBSE Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
1. Water: The Essence of Life	Notes Exercises Activities	Circulatory System	Questions
3. The Mystery of Food	Notes Exercises Activities	Food and Health Digestive System	Questions
4. Our School: A Happy Place	Notes Exercises Activities	Human Body and Health Skeletal System	Questions
8. Nature Artists	Notes Exercises Activities	Plant Reproduction Pollination	Questions

Class 6 - Science (Curiosity)

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
2. Diversity in the Living World	Notes Exercises Activities	The Leaf The Flower The Cell	Leaf Questions
3. Mindful Eating	Notes Exercises Activities	Food and Health Digestive System	Questions
10. Living Creatures	Notes Exercises Activities	Adaptation The Cell	Questions
11. Nature's Treasures	Notes Exercises Activities	Natural Resources	-

Class 7 - Science

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
6. Adolescence	Notes Exercises Activities	Adolescence Endocrine System	Endocrine Questions
9. Life Processes in Animals	Notes Exercises Activities	Human Anatomy Circulatory System Excretory System	Questions
10. Life Processes in Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	Photosynthesis Transport in Plants	Photosynthesis Questions

Class 8 - Science

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
2. The Invisible Living World	Notes Exercises Activities	Bacteria Fungi	Bacteria Questions
12. How Nature Works in Harmony	Notes Exercises Activities	Sustainability Ecosystems	Ecosystems Questions
13. Our Home Earth	Notes Exercises Activities	Pollution	Pollution Questions

Class 9 - Science

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
2. Introduction to Life	Notes Exercises Activities	The Cell: A Unit of Life	Cell Questions
3. Tissues in Action	Notes Exercises Activities	Tissues	Tissues Questions
11. Reproduction	Notes Exercises Activities	Pollination Fertilisation	Reproduction Questions
12. Agriculture	Notes Exercises Activities	Agriculture Economic Importance of Bacteria	Questions

Class 10 - Science

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ICSE Notes	Question Banks
5. Life Processes	Notes Exercises Activities	Circulatory System Excretory System Photosynthesis	Circulatory Questions
6. Control and Coordination	Notes Exercises Activities	Nervous System Endocrine System	Nervous System Questions
7. How do Organisms Reproduce?	Notes Exercises Activities	Reproductive System	Questions
8. Heredity and Evolution	Notes Exercises Activities	Genetics Human Evolution	Genetics Questions
13. Our Environment	Notes Exercises Activities	Population Ecosystems	Population Questions

Class 11 - Biology

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ISC Notes
1. The Living World	Notes Exercises Activities	1.1 The Living World
2. Biological Classification	Notes Exercises Activities	1.2 Biological Classification
3. Plant Kingdom	Notes Exercises Activities	1.3 Plant Kingdom
4. Animal Kingdom	Notes Exercises Activities	1.4 Animal Kingdom
5. Morphology of Flowering Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	2.1 Morphology
6. Anatomy of Flowering Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	2.2 Anatomy
7. Structural Organisation in Animals	Notes Exercises Activities	2.3 Structural Organisation
8. Cell: The Unit of Life	Notes Exercises Activities	3.1 Cell Biology
9. Biomolecules	Notes Exercises Activities	3.2 Biomolecules
10. Cell Cycle and Cell Division	Notes Exercises Activities	3.3 Cell Cycle
11. Photosynthesis in Higher Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	4.1 Photosynthesis
12. Respiration in Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	4.2 Respiration
13. Plant Growth and Development	Notes Exercises Activities	4.3 Plant Growth
14. Breathing and Exchange of Gases	Notes Exercises Activities	5.1 Breathing
15. Body Fluids and Circulation	Notes Exercises Activities	5.2 Circulation
16. Excretory Products and Elimination	Notes Exercises Activities	5.3 Excretion
17. Locomotion and Movement	Notes Exercises Activities	5.4 Locomotion
18. Neural Control and Coordination	Notes Exercises Activities	5.5 Neural Control
19. Chemical Coordination and Integration	Notes Exercises Activities	5.6 Chemical Coordination

Class 12 - Biology

Chapter	NCERT Resources	Relevant ISC Notes
1. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants	Notes Exercises Activities	Plant Embryology
2. Human Reproduction	Notes Exercises Activities	Human Reproduction
3. Reproductive Health	Notes Exercises Activities	Reproductive Health
4. Principles of Inheritance and Variation	Notes Exercises Activities	Genetics
5. Molecular Basis of Inheritance	Notes Exercises Activities	Molecular Biology
6. Evolution	Notes Exercises Activities	Evolution
7. Human Health and Disease	Notes Exercises Activities	Human Health
8. Microbes in Human Welfare	Notes Exercises Activities	Microbes
9. Biotechnology: Principles and Processes	Notes Exercises Activities	Biotechnology
10. Biotechnology and its Applications	Notes Exercises Activities	Applications
11. Organisms and Populations	Notes Exercises Activities	Ecology
12. Ecosystem	Notes Exercises Activities	Ecosystem
13. Biodiversity and Conservation	Notes Exercises Activities	Biodiversity

Summary: Quick Reference Table (Class 1-12)

CBSE Class	Total Biology Chapters	Key ICSE/ISC Resources Available
Class 1-4	Full EVS Biology Strand	Dedicated Early Years Framework (/docs/EVS)
Class 5	4 EVS biology topics	Senses, Digestion, Seeds, Circulation, Reproduction
Class 6	4 biology chapters	Cell, Digestive System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Adaptation
Class 7	3 biology chapters	Photosynthesis, Respiration, Tissues, Classification, Excretion, Nervous System
Class 8	3 biology chapters	Cell, Reproduction, Ecosystems, Bacteria, Fungi, Agriculture, Endocrine System
Class 9	4 biology chapters	Cell Biology, Tissues, Classification, Health & Diseases, Plant Reproduction, Nutrition
Class 10	5 biology chapters	Life Processes, Control & Coordination, Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution, Environment
Class 11	19 biology chapters	Full ISC Class 11 Biology Mapping
Class 12	13 biology chapters	Full ISC Class 12 Biology Mapping

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 NCERT Notes provided in the mapping table.
Use ICSE/ISC notes for deeper understanding and additional examples.
Complete NCERT Exercises to prepare for board patterns.
Review Activities for practical insights into the topics.
Practice numerical problems even if your board doesn't emphasize them.

Website Home

Visit the main site: https://www.bionotes.in/

CBSE

CBSE Biology Chapters with ICSE/ISC Notes Mapping (Class 5-12)

How to Use This Guide

Early Years (Foundational & Preparatory) - EVS

Class 5 - EVS (Curious Minds)

Class 6 - Science (Curiosity)

Class 7 - Science

Class 8 - Science

Class 9 - Science

Class 10 - Science

Class 11 - Biology

Class 12 - Biology

Summary: Quick Reference Table (Class 1-12)

Notes for CBSE Students

Key Differences to Remember:

How to Use These Resources:

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CBSE Biology Chapters with ICSE/ISC Notes Mapping (Class 5-12)

How to Use This Guide

Early Years (Foundational & Preparatory) - EVS

Class 5 - EVS (Curious Minds)

Class 6 - Science (Curiosity)

Class 7 - Science

Class 8 - Science

Class 9 - Science

Class 10 - Science

Class 11 - Biology

Class 12 - Biology

Summary: Quick Reference Table (Class 1-12)

Notes for CBSE Students

Key Differences to Remember:

How to Use These Resources:

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