Download The Wonderful World of Science – NCERT Class 6 Science Chapter 1 PDF from the new NCERT Class 6 Science book Curiosity (2026-27). Read the chapter online or download the free PDF. Science is a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world we live in and to uncover the secrets of the universe. It is not just a pile of facts to be memorised.
The Wonderful World of Science PDF – Chapter 1 of Curiosity
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| Chapter | Download | |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 PDF | The Wonderful World of Science | View PDF |
| Full book | NCERT Class 6 Science – Curiosity | View Book |
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What Is in The Wonderful World of Science? (Class 6 Science Chapter 1)
- Science is a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world we live in and to uncover the secrets of the universe. It is not just a pile of facts to be memorised.
- The engine of science is curiosity — the habit of asking “how?” and “why?” about ordinary things. That is exactly why this Class 6 textbook is called Curiosity.
- Science is everywhere — in a grain of sand and in a mountain, in the kitchen and on the playground, at the bottom of the ocean and in a far-away galaxy.
- The scientific method has five steps: observe → question → guess → test → analyse. If the guess fails the test, you make a new guess and test again.
- A scientist is anyone who follows this method — a cook wondering why the dal spilled out of the cooker, a cycle repairer hunting for an air leak, an electrician checking a bulb and a switch.
- This book will explore planet Earth and its environment, living things, food, water, heat, materials, how things move, and even the Sun, the Moon and the stars. Science is done together, so ask your friends when you are stuck.
Quick revision – The Wonderful World of Science
| Term | What it means | Where it comes in the chapter | Everyday example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | A way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world and uncover the secrets of the universe | Page 1 | Finding out why stars shine |
| Curiosity | The urge to ask questions about whatever you see — and the title of this book | Page 1 | Wondering how a flower knows when to open |
| Observation | Looking or noticing carefully, without guessing yet | Step 1, page 6 | Seeing dal spilled around the cooker |
| Question | Turning what you noticed into a clear “why?” or “how?” | Step 2, page 6 | “Why did my pen stop writing?” |
| Guess (hypothesis) | A possible answer thought of before testing | Step 3, page 6 | “Maybe the ink is finished.” |
| Test / experiment | Doing something, or observing more, to check the guess | Step 4, page 6 | Opening the pen and checking the refill |
| Analysis | Studying the result to see if it really answers the question | Step 5, page 6 | Refill empty → the guess was right |
| Scientific method | The step-by-step process observe → question → guess → test → analyse | Page 5 | A cycle repairer dipping a tube in water |
| Scientist | A person who follows the scientific method to solve problems or discover new things | Page 6 | Anyone who asks and tests — even a cook |
| Spirit of inquiry | The habit of never stopping asking questions | Pages 5 and 8 | “To be a wise person, be a whys person!” |
Old NCERT vs New – Class 6 Science
This chapter is from Curiosity, the new NCERT Class 6 Science book (NCF-SE 2023, used from 2024-25). It replaced the old book “Science”, so chapter numbers and names differ from older PDFs.
Solutions and All Chapters
Answers to the exercises and the full chapter list of Curiosity:
The Wonderful World of Science – Overview
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Science |
| Book | Curiosity – new NCERT book |
| Chapter | 1 of 12 – The Wonderful World of Science |
| Book pages | 1 – 8 |
| Edition | NCERT Reprint 2026-27 |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Free – read online or download |
Class 6 Science Chapter 1 – FAQs
Where can I download The Wonderful World of Science Class 6 PDF?
From the download table on this page – the chapter PDF is free, and the full book is linked too.
What is Class 6 Science Chapter 1 about?
Science is a way of thinking, observing and doing things to understand the world we live in and to uncover the secrets of the universe. It is not just a pile of facts to be memorised.
Is The Wonderful World of Science from the new NCERT Class 6 Science book?
Yes. It is chapter 1 of curiosity, the new NCERT Class 6 Science book for 2026-27.
Is this the latest NCERT edition for 2026-27?
Yes – the PDF is NCERT’s latest edition for the 2026-27 session.
Where are the NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 1?
Open the NCERT Solutions link above for answers to the exercise questions.