Irish Curriculum · 2nd Class Science

2nd Class Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year 2nd 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 living things (the body, habitats and life cycles), energy and forces (light, sound, heat, magnetism, static electricity and forces), materials and change, caring for the local environment, and investigating and experimenting.

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2nd Class Science learning map

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

2nd Class Science — September Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Living Things: Myself 1: How My Body MovesLiving Things: Myself 1: How My Body MovesLiving Things: Myself 1: How My Body Moves 2: My Senses at Work
September 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things: Myself 2: My Senses at WorkLiving Things: Myself 2: My Senses at Work 3: Healthy Teeth and Healthy FoodLiving Things: Myself 3: Healthy Teeth and Healthy Food 4: How I Have Grown
September 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things: Myself 3: Healthy Teeth and Healthy FoodLiving Things: Myself 4: How I Have GrownLiving Things: Myself 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
September 4th week
(Science)		Living Things: Myself 4: How I Have Grown 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckLiving Things: Myself 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckLiving Things: Myself Applied Practice Activity
October · Living Things: Plants and Animals

2nd Class Science — October Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Living Things: Plants and Animals 1: Habitats in the LocalityLiving Things: Plants and Animals 1: Habitats in the LocalityLiving Things: Plants and Animals 1: Habitats in the Locality 2: What Plants Need to Grow
October 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things: Plants and Animals 2: What Plants Need to GrowLiving Things: Plants and Animals 2: What Plants Need to Grow 3: Life Cycles of AnimalsLiving Things: Plants and Animals 3: Life Cycles of Animals 4: Seasonal Changes in Plants and Animals
October 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things: Plants and Animals 3: Life Cycles of AnimalsLiving Things: Plants and Animals 4: Seasonal Changes in Plants and AnimalsLiving Things: Plants and Animals 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
October 4th week
(Science)		Living Things: Plants and Animals 4: Seasonal Changes in Plants and Animals 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckLiving Things: Plants and Animals 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & CheckLiving Things: Plants and Animals Applied Practice Activity
November · Energy and Forces: Light

2nd Class Science — November Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Light 1: Light Sources Old and NewEnergy and Forces: Light 1: Light Sources Old and NewEnergy and Forces: Light 1: Light Sources Old and New 2: Light Passing Through Materials
November 2nd week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Light 2: Light Passing Through MaterialsEnergy and Forces: Light 2: Light Passing Through Materials 3: How Shadows ChangeEnergy and Forces: Light 3: How Shadows Change 4: Mirrors and Reflections
November 3rd week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Light 3: How Shadows ChangeEnergy and Forces: Light 4: Mirrors and ReflectionsEnergy and Forces: Light 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
November 4th week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Light 4: Mirrors and Reflections 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

2nd 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 Sounds Are MadeEnergy and Forces: Sound 1: How Sounds Are MadeEnergy and Forces: Sound 1: How Sounds Are Made 2: High and Low Sounds
December 2nd week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Sound 2: High and Low SoundsEnergy and Forces: Sound 2: High and Low Sounds 3: Sound Travelling Through MaterialsEnergy and Forces: Sound 3: Sound Travelling Through Materials 4: Making a String Telephone
December 3rd week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Sound 3: Sound Travelling Through MaterialsEnergy and Forces: Sound 4: Making a String TelephoneEnergy and Forces: Sound 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
December 4th week
(Science)		Energy and Forces: Sound 4: Making a String Telephone 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 2nd 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 2nd Class Science

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each 2nd 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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