The CBSE Class 5 EVS Syllabus 2025-26 is thoughtfully designed for students to learn both fun and meaningful environment, society and science. This course encourages curiosity, observation and real world thinking by connecting lessons with everyday life experiences. Through attractive chapters, hands-on activities, stories and paintings, children learn about plants, animals, natural resources, human habits, human habits, travel, technology and otherness of living beings. CBSE Class 5 EVS courses help to create a strong foundation in environmental awareness, health and social responsibility. This is beyond the memoir, inspires children to detect the world around them with a scientific and thoughtful approach. Let's take a look at the full course in a simple and child friendly way.
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Unit 1: Knowing Our Surroundings |
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Lesson No. |
Chapter Title |
Type |
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1 |
Super Senses |
Observation / Nature-based |
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2 |
A Snake Charmer’s Story |
Cultural / Informative |
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3 |
From Tasting to Digesting |
Human Body / Science-based |
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Unit 2: Living Together |
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Lesson No. |
Chapter Title |
Type |
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4 |
Mangoes Round the Year |
Environment / Daily Life |
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5 |
Seeds and Seeds |
Nature / Activity-based |
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6 |
Every Drop Counts |
Water Conservation / Social Message |
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Unit 3: Movement and Shelter |
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Lesson No. |
Chapter Title |
Type |
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7 |
Experiments with Water |
Measurement Concepts |
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8 |
A Treat for Mosquitoes |
Data Handling |
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9 |
Up You Go! |
Volume and Surface Area |
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10 |
Walls Tell Stories |
Heritage / History |
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Unit 4: Exploring the World Around |
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Lesson No. |
Chapter Title |
Type |
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11 |
Sunita in Space |
Space / Science |
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12 |
What if it Finishes...? |
Energy / Fuel Awareness |
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13 |
A Shelter so High! |
Geography / Human Adaptation |
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Unit 5: Exploring the World Around |
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Lesson No. |
Chapter Title |
Type |
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14 |
When the Earth Shook! |
Disaster Awareness |
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15 |
Blow Hot, Blow Cold |
Science / Air |
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16 |
Who will do this Work? |
Social Studies / Responsibility |
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17 |
Across the Wall |
Empathy / Social Values |
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Unit 6: Food and Travel |
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Lesson No. |
Chapter Title |
Type |
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18 |
No Place for Us? |
Migration / Social Issue |
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19 |
A Seed Tells a Farmer’s Story |
Farming / Life Cycle |
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20 |
Whose Forests? |
Environment / Conservation |
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21 |
Like Father, Like Daughter |
Family / Inheritance |
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22 |
On the Move Again |
Travel / Lifestyle |
Observe and understand the environment, plants, animals, people and environment with curiosity and attention.
Ask questions about the natural and social events around them, explore and express ideas.
Read and understand EVS texts including real-life stories, informative pathways and nature-based chapters.
Express clearly observation and experience through drawing, writing, discussion or presentation.
Identify relationships between living beings and food chains, houses and resources such as the environment.
Develop awareness about issues like pollution, water conservation, health, hygiene and sustainable life.
Use everyday experiences to explain basic science concepts such as wind, water, body parts and forces.
Work confidently together in group activities, surveys, roles and class discussions.
Honor cultural diversity, traditions and community roles through stories and heritage based chapters.
Develop a sense of responsibility towards nature, society and self by reflecting on personal tasks and options.
Disclaimer: The syllabus and academic information provided here are taken from official CBSE and NCERT sources. For any updates or confusion, please refer to the official CBSE or NCERT websites.
The course focuses on the creation of awareness about nature, society, science, health and everyday life through observation, discussion and activity-based learning.
The EVS textbook consists of 22 chapters, including topics such as the human body, environment, travel, shelter, social values and natural resources.
Yes, most chapters are inspired by real -life conditions, helping children to relate to their surroundings and daily experiences.