Irish Curriculum · 4th Class Science

4th Class Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year 4th Class Science lesson plan aligned to the Irish primary science curriculum in Ireland. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering human body systems, plant and animal life, light, sound, heat, magnetism, electricity and forces, materials and change, environmental awareness and care, and a science investigation project.

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Living Things: Human Life

4th Class Science — September Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 1: The Digestive SystemLiving Things: Human Life 1: The Digestive SystemLiving Things: Human Life 1: The Digestive System 2: Teeth and Their Functions
September 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 2: Teeth and Their FunctionsLiving Things: Human Life 2: Teeth and Their Functions 3: Breathing and the LungsLiving Things: Human Life 3: Breathing and the Lungs 4: Food Groups and a Balanced Diet
September 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 3: Breathing and the LungsLiving Things: Human Life 4: Food Groups and a Balanced DietLiving Things: Human Life 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
September 4th week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 4: Food Groups and a Balanced Diet 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckLiving Things: Human Life 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckLiving Things: Human Life Applied Practice Activity
October · Living Things: Plant and Animal Life

4th Class Science — October Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 1: Classification KeysLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 1: Classification KeysLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 1: Classification Keys 2: Parts of a Flower and Pollination
October 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 2: Parts of a Flower and PollinationLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 2: Parts of a Flower and Pollination 3: Habitats and AdaptationLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 3: Habitats and Adaptation 4: Food Chains and Food Webs
October 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 3: Habitats and AdaptationLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 4: Food Chains and Food WebsLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
October 4th week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 4: Food Chains and Food Webs 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life Applied Practice Activity
November · Energy and Forces: Light

4th Class Science — November Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Light 1: How We See: Light and the EyeEnergy and Forces: Light 1: How We See: Light and the EyeEnergy and Forces: Light 1: How We See: Light and the Eye 2: Reflection and Periscopes
November 2nd week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Light 2: Reflection and PeriscopesEnergy and Forces: Light 2: Reflection and Periscopes 3: Refraction in WaterEnergy and Forces: Light 3: Refraction in Water 4: The Colour Spectrum
November 3rd week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Light 3: Refraction in WaterEnergy and Forces: Light 4: The Colour SpectrumEnergy and Forces: Light 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
November 4th week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Light 4: The Colour Spectrum 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckEnergy and Forces: Light 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckEnergy and Forces: Light Applied Practice Activity
December · Energy and Forces: Sound

4th Class Science — December Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Sound 1: How Sound TravelsEnergy and Forces: Sound 1: How Sound TravelsEnergy and Forces: Sound 1: How Sound Travels 2: Musical Instruments: Pitch and Volume
December 2nd week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Sound 2: Musical Instruments: Pitch and VolumeEnergy and Forces: Sound 2: Musical Instruments: Pitch and Volume 3: EchoesEnergy and Forces: Sound 3: Echoes 4: Sound Insulation
December 3rd week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Sound 3: EchoesEnergy and Forces: Sound 4: Sound InsulationEnergy and Forces: Sound 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
December 4th week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Sound 4: Sound Insulation 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckEnergy and Forces: Sound 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckEnergy and Forces: Sound Applied Practice Activity
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with a real-world question or demonstration that connects the week’s 4th Class topic to everyday life.

25 minutes

Explore and explain

Investigate the idea with simple hands-on activities, then explain what was observed using key vocabulary.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short check-in activity so the tutor knows exactly what to revisit next lesson.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for 4th Class Science

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each 4th Class science topic in the order it comes up in school.

Hands-on investigations

Simple experiments and investigations matched to each week of the plan.

Review & consolidation

Regular review weeks that consolidate key ideas and vocabulary.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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