Primary Science Primary Science provides pupils in 5th and 6th Classes with the opportunity to explore, investigate and develop knowledge and understanding of the four science strands:living thingsenergy and forcesmaterialsenvironmental awareness and careFeatures:a balanced approach to science, equally emphasising development of concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudessimple, inexpensive and easy-to-obtain materials are listed by activitydetailed teacher information pages to assist in implementing a classroom science programmeextensive background information about each topicdetailed teachers notes on each activitylinked to the Irish curriculumassessment proformas assessing outcomes, knowledge and skillsdetailed follow-up activities suggestedanswers provided where necessary