The Primary Science Framework aims to develop foundational knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes toward science through firsthand experience. This foundation is intended to lead to a deeper, progressive understanding of scientific activity, forming a basis for further study in science at the secondary level. The primary science curriculum is designed to implement the objectives stated in the National Curriculum Framework, and focuses on students having a “greater awareness of the role of science and technology in everyday life.” The primary science syllabus is divided into three core areas of science related to biology, chemistry, and physics—Sharing Our World, Energy, and Materials—each of which is developed into 11 specific topics. In the early primary years (Years 1 to 3), students are expected to use their senses to observe and group objects and events in their immediate environment, and to identify opportunities for scientific investigation. They use observations to make predictions, suggest possible solutions and simple investigations, and take simple measurements. Students also conduct investigations in groups, make simple evaluations (e.g., describing whether what happened was expected), and share their procedures and findings with the class.

The Primary Science Framework aims to develop foundational knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes toward science through firsthand experience. This foundation is intended to lead to a deeper, progressive understanding of scientific activity, forming a basis for further study in science at the secondary level. The primary science curriculum is designed to implement the objectives stated in the National Curriculum Framework, and focuses on students having a “greater awareness of the role of science and technology in everyday life.” The primary science syllabus is divided into three core areas of science related to biology, chemistry, and physics—Sharing Our World, Energy, and Materials—each of which is developed into 11 specific topics. In the early primary years (Years 1 to 3), students are expected to use their senses to observe and group objects and events in their immediate environment, and to identify opportunities for scientific investigation. They use observations to make predictions, suggest possible solutions and simple investigations, and take simple measurements. Students also conduct investigations in groups, make simple evaluations (e.g., describing whether what happened was expected), and share their procedures and findings with the class.

The Primary Science Framework aims to develop foundational knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes toward science through firsthand experience. This foundation is intended to lead to a deeper, progressive understanding of scientific activity, forming a basis for further study in science at the secondary level. The primary science curriculum is designed to implement the objectives stated in the National Curriculum Framework, and focuses on students having a “greater awareness of the role of science and technology in everyday life.” The primary science syllabus is divided into three core areas of science related to biology, chemistry, and physics—Sharing Our World, Energy, and Materials—each of which is developed into 11 specific topics. In the early primary years (Years 1 to 3), students are expected to use their senses to observe and group objects and events in their immediate environment, and to identify opportunities for scientific investigation. They use observations to make predictions, suggest possible solutions and simple investigations, and take simple measurements. Students also conduct investigations in groups, make simple evaluations (e.g., describing whether what happened was expected), and share their procedures and findings with the class.