Science is a very important subject worldwide. The way it is taught in schools greatly
impacts on the quality of learning among pupils. Thus, this book has been designed
in such a way that educators are able to teach the content appropriately. Even pupils
should be able to follow the activities adequately with some help from their teachers,
as well as, their parents.
The content of this book is aligned with the National Curriculum Framework (2015)
whereby the science curriculum encourages pupils to acquire scientic knowledge,
develop inquiry skills and conceptual understanding and an appreciation of the
Science around us. The content, exercises and activities have been specially
developed and written so that primary school students can learn them in an enjoyable
and exploratory manner.
Activities, illustrations and methodology
The themes and activities in this book are designated according to four units that are
Living Things, Air, Plants and Animals. Each unit begins with a simple introduction,
with an overview of the fundamental concepts and some related simple scientic
terms. The concepts to be learnt are supported with a range of illustrations and
photographs so that learners are able to connect with the concepts. Our aim has been
to present the concepts using appropriate colourful and meaningful illustrations and
in a coherent way. The activities proposed in the units are meant for strengthening
the learning process through group participation, discussion and play. It is hoped
that learners have their natural curiosity aroused and satised while learning the
science concepts. The skills emphasized in the activities are those associated
with the process of scientic inquiry and discovery based learning. Teachers are
expected to motivate and engage pupils into the activities stipulated, into meaningful
discussions and group interactions so that learning is reinforced.
Preface
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