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This Class Five (Standard 5 / Darasa la Tano) Science scheme of work follows the competence-based planning format set out by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) for the 2026 primary curriculum. It is a starting point: add your school name and term dates, and adjust pacing for holidays and school events before submitting it to your head teacher or academic office.
Every row of the scheme carries the official column set: Main Competence (Umahiri mkuu), Specific Competence (Umahiri mahususi), Learning Activities, Specific Activities, Month, Week, Periods (Vipindi), Reference (Rejea), Teaching and Learning Methods, Resources, Assessment Tools and Remarks (Maoni). The Remarks column records examination dates and short holiday breaks.
Further units continue across the academic year as prescribed in the TIE Standard Five Pupil’s Book.
Science is planned at 5 periods per week for most competence blocks.
Methods include guided practice, project work, questions and answers, demonstration, guest speaker. Resources include models, charts, diagrams and animations of the human digestive and reproductive systems; science kits, pictures and videos of growth. Assessment combines quizzes, assignments, class presentations, tests, exams, group discussion, flash cards and portfolio.
Below is a short extract in the official column format from the 2026 Science Standard 5 scheme (source: OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER, RALG – SCIENCE-2026). The full download follows the same layout week by week across the year.
| Main Competence | Specific Competence | Learning Activities | Specific Activities | Month / Week | Periods | Reference | Methods | Resources | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Demonstrate mastery of scientific theories | 1.1 Demonstrate an elementary understanding of scientific theories | (a) Explain the human digestive system (meaning, parts and their functions) | Write a clear definition of the human digestive system and state its main purpose in the body. | January, Week 3 | 5 | TIE(2023) Science for Primary School, Pupils book Class five. Tanzania Institute of Education | Guided practice, Project work, Questions and answers, Demonstration, Guest speaker | Models, charts, diagrams and animations of human digestive system | Quizzes, Assignment, Class presentation, tests, exams, group discussion, portfolio |
| 1.0 Demonstrate mastery of scientific theories | 1.1 Demonstrate an elementary understanding of scientific theories | (a) Explain the human digestive system (meaning, parts and their functions) | Draw a well-labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing parts such as the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas and anus. | January, Week 4 | 5 | TIE(2023) Science for Primary School, Pupils book Class five. Tanzania Institute of Education | Guided practice, Project work, Questions and answers, Demonstration, Guest speaker | Models, charts, diagrams and animations of human digestive system | Quizzes, Assignment, Class presentation, tests, exams, group discussion, portfolio |
| 1.0 Demonstrate mastery of scientific theories | 1.1 Demonstrate an elementary understanding of scientific theories | (b) Explain the human reproductive systems | Draw and neatly label male and female reproductive systems, showing major parts such as testes, sperm ducts, penis, ovaries, oviducts, uterus and vagina. | February, Week 3 | 5 | TIE(2023) Science for Primary School, Pupils book Class five. Tanzania Institute of Education | Guided practice, Project work, Questions and answers, Demonstration, Guest speaker | Models, pictures, diagrams, video and animations of human reproductive system | Quizzes, Assignment, Class presentation, tests, exams, group discussion, portfolio |
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Chat On WhatsAppYes. It follows the competence-based column format used by TIE / PMO-RALG for primary Standard 5 (Darasa la Tano) in 2026.
Yes. The full scheme is available through the Click Online Academy teacher panel or via mobile money payment.
Science is planned at 5 periods per week for the major competence blocks.
Yes. Add your school name and confirm term dates against your school calendar before submitting it.