The Science learning area is a five-year primary school course that provides learners with opportunities for cognitive and practical experiences that help them understand, interpret and offer practical and meaningful scientific solutions to their natural world. It is an integrated learning area which seeks to make learners aware of themselves, their relationship with the biophysical environment and prepare them for their future within a rapidly changing technological society. Science and Technology intends to develop initiative, creative, innovative, and inquisitive learners. The learning area fosters an appreciation of the design and the use of tools to solve real life problems. The syllabus will follow a spiral approach that will lead learners to demonstrate a positive relationship with science and technology. The learning phase will see learners being assessed through continuous assessment and summative examination.

This syllabus is intended to provide a foundational course in science which fosters the development of Intellectual and manipulative skills. It is also designed to introduce learners to fundamental concepts and technological skills in Mathematics, Science, Health, Technical Graphics, Art Textiles, Metal, Wood, Building and Food Technology.