Science Teacher Guide for Grade 3

This Science Teacher Guide for Grade 3 was developed as a support document for the implementation of Science syllabus for grades 3, 4 & 5. The document provides guidelines for teachers on how to plan and program teaching and learning activities. It also contains sample guided lessons and assessments tasks with suggested teaching and learning strategies that teachers can use to work towards the achievement of content standards in the syllabus. The Science subject is fundamental in life and a pillar for the ongoing and future development of this nation. Hence, it is critical to develop the learners’ understanding of scientific concepts, skills and processes, and nurture the students’ love for Science to enable them to be scientifically literate. This Teachers Guide will help teachers to expand the broad content from the syllabus into teachable programs. It has been designed with a view of making the students understand the basic scientific knowledge and skills in accordance with daily experience and prior knowledge about the environment. The intention at this level is to set sound foundation for children to learn Science concepts and skills and to gradually develop the love for Science and expand the knowledge and understanding as they progress from one level to the next. Teachers are encouraged to read this teacher guide carefully to become familiar with the content so that they can be confident to try out new concepts and strategies and to teach the content well. They can also adjust to suit the needs of the students needs. I commend and approve this Grade 3 Science Teacher Guide to be used in all Primary Schools throughout Papua New Guinea.