ICSE Biology, Book 8, Revised 2026 Edition

Description:

VIVA ICSE Biology is a carefully graded set of three books for classes 6 to 8. It follows the guidelines and curriculum framed by the CISCE, and the principles of National Education Policy (2020). Each chapter is introduced in an interesting way to grab the attention of the students. The books contain colourful illustrations for effective learning through visual stimulation to direct students’ focus towards the concept. A variety of activities, projects and exercises have been included in the books to build various 21st century skills in students. These exercises also act as assessment tools for students and teachers.

Key Features:

• Warm-up Paragraphs connect with previous knowledge to build the base for new concepts.
• PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explain and Link) Tasks extend warm-up learning through structured thinking.
• Diving Deep shares extra information to enrich concept understanding.
• Connect the Dots includes critical thinking questions linked to the topic.
• Do It Yourself offers hands-on experiments for active learning.
• 5E Learning Zone features tasks based on Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate.
• Summary in My Words helps students use keywords and write their own summaries.
• Concept Check includes a mix of objective and subjective questions for revision.
• Competency Check presents case studies, resource-based and application-level questions.
• TIES (Think, Investigate, Experiment and Synthesise) includes real-life and situation-based questions.
• Practice Sheets at the end of each chapter assess understanding.
• STEM Sheets aligned with SDG goals promote creativity and skill development.
• 360-degree Report Card records student progress across all domains with feedback from teachers, peers, parents and self.
• Sample Practice Papers help evaluate learning progress.
• Back Pages provide additional facts and extended content for further exploration.

Digital Components For Teachers:

• E-books
• Applicative Worksheets with Answers
• Teacher’s Solution Guides
• DigiPractice
• Knowledge Plans
• Test Generators
• Activity Sheets with Answers

About the Series Editors :

Pramila Prasad (M.Sc. Zoology, B.Ed.) is the Faculty Head of Biology at Modern Academy School, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, U.P., with over 25 years of teaching experience. She is known for her student-centric approach, making Biology engaging and accessible through conceptual clarity and real-life connections. With her extensive experience, she fosters curiosity and a deeper understanding of the natural world, inspiring learners to explore science beyond the classroom.

Tanya Bose (M.Sc., B.Ed.) is an Assistant Teacher of Biology at a leading school in Kolkata. She is known for her innovative and interactive teaching methods that make Biology engaging and relatable for students. With her dedication and subject expertise, she inspires learners to develop curiosity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of life sciences.