Irish Curriculum · 6th Class Science

6th Class Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year 6th 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 cells and human body systems, ecosystems and biodiversity, light, sound, heat, electricity, renewable energy, forces and simple machines, and states of matter, physical and chemical change, acids and bases.

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

6th Class Science — September Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 1: Cells, Tissues and OrgansLiving Things: Human Life 1: Cells, Tissues and OrgansLiving Things: Human Life 1: Cells, Tissues and Organs 2: The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
September 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 2: The Circulatory and Respiratory SystemsLiving Things: Human Life 2: The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 3: The Digestive and Excretory SystemsLiving Things: Human Life 3: The Digestive and Excretory Systems 4: Healthy Lifestyles
September 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 3: The Digestive and Excretory SystemsLiving Things: Human Life 4: Healthy LifestylesLiving Things: Human Life 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
September 4th week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 4: Healthy Lifestyles 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: Human Life

6th Class Science — October Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 1: The Nervous System and SensesLiving Things: Human Life 1: The Nervous System and SensesLiving Things: Human Life 1: The Nervous System and Senses 2: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
October 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 2: The Skeletal and Muscular SystemsLiving Things: Human Life 2: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 3: Human Reproduction and GrowthLiving Things: Human Life 3: Human Reproduction and Growth 4: Keeping Safe: Medicines and Drugs
October 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 3: Human Reproduction and GrowthLiving Things: Human Life 4: Keeping Safe: Medicines and DrugsLiving Things: Human Life 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
October 4th week
(Science)		Living Things: Human Life 4: Keeping Safe: Medicines and Drugs 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
November · Living Things: Plant and Animal Life

6th Class Science — November Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 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: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Plants
November 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 2: Photosynthesis and Respiration in PlantsLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 2: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Plants 3: Plant ReproductionLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 3: Plant Reproduction 4: Adaptation and Survival
November 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 3: Plant ReproductionLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 4: Adaptation and SurvivalLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
November 4th week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 4: Adaptation and Survival 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
December · Living Things: Plant and Animal Life

6th Class Science — December Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 1: Ecosystems and Food WebsLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 1: Ecosystems and Food WebsLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 1: Ecosystems and Food Webs 2: Micro-organisms and Decay
December 2nd week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 2: Micro-organisms and DecayLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 2: Micro-organisms and Decay 3: Biodiversity in IrelandLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 3: Biodiversity in Ireland 4: Endangered Species and Conservation
December 3rd week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 3: Biodiversity in IrelandLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 4: Endangered Species and ConservationLiving Things: Plant and Animal Life 5: Review & Consolidation 6: Hands-on Investigation & Check
December 4th week
(Science)		Living Things: Plant and Animal Life 4: Endangered Species and Conservation 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
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 6th 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 6th Class Science

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each 6th 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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