Science (Sayansi) Scheme of Work — Class Four (Std 4) 2026/2027

TIE / PMO-RALG aligned primary scheme, ready to download and personalise for your school term.

About this scheme

This Class Four (Standard 4 / Darasa la Nne) Science (Sayansi) 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.

What the scheme contains

Every row of the scheme carries the official column set used in the primary schemes: Main Competence (Umahiri mkuu), Specific Competence (Umahiri mahususi), Learning Activities (Shughuli za ujifunzaji / kujifunza), Specific Activities (Shughuli ndogondogo), Month (Mwezi), Week (Wiki), Periods (Vipindi), Reference (Rejea), Teaching and Learning Methods (Mbinu za ufundishaji), Teaching and Learning Resources (Zana za ufundishaji), Assessment Tools (Zana za upimaji) and Remarks (Maoni). The Remarks column records examination dates and short holiday breaks.

Competences covered

Further units continue across the academic year as prescribed in the TIE Standard Four Pupil’s Book.

Period allocation

Science (Sayansi) is planned at 5 periods per week for most competence blocks. This supports the practical and activity-oriented approach expected at primary level.

Teaching methods, resources and assessment

Methods include project work (kazimradi), demonstration (oneshombinu), brainstorming (bunguabongo), discussion, ICT use, questions and answers. Resources include videos and pictures of balanced diet, exercise, body and environmental hygiene, important signs, cleaning materials. Assessment combines quizzes, tests, questions and answers, project work, group discussions, exercises and practical tasks.

Sample layout

Below is a short extract in the official column format, taken from the official 2026 Science (Sayansi) Standard 4 scheme. The full download follows the same layout week by week across the year, including mid-term examinations and short holiday breaks.

Main CompetenceSpecific CompetenceLearning ActivitiesSpecific ActivitiesMonth / WeekPeriodsReferenceMethodsResourcesAssessment
1.0 Kumudu nadharia za kisayansi 1.1 Kuonesha uelewa wa nadharia za kisayansi (a) Kueleza kanuni za afya (mlo kamili, mazoezi ya mwili, usafi wa mwili na mazingira, alama na taarifa muhimu) Dumisha usafi wa mwili na mazingira January, Week 2–4 5 TIE (2023) Sayansi, Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi, Darasa la Nne Kazimradi, Oneshombinu, Bunguabongo, Majadiliano, Tehama, Maswali na majibu Video, picha za mlo kamili, mazoezi, usafi, alama muhimu, vifaa vya usafi Mazoezi, maswali, kazi ya vikundi, kazi mradi, majaribio
1.0 Kumudu nadharia za kisayansi 1.1 Kuonesha uelewa wa nadharia za kisayansi (b) Kueleza magonjwa makuu ya binadamu (njia za maambukizi, visababishi, kudhibiti na kujikinga) Dumisha usafi wa mwili na mazingira February, Week 1–2 5 TIE (2023) Sayansi, Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi, Darasa la Nne Kazimradi, Oneshombinu, Bunguabongo, Majadiliano Video, picha za afya na usafi Mazoezi, maswali, kazi ya vikundi, majaribio
Note: This is a short extract. The full download follows the same official format month by month across all terms, including mid-term breaks, holidays and examination periods.

Get the full scheme of work

Download a free sample below, or access the complete Science (Sayansi) Class Four scheme — along with every other primary subject — through the Click Online Academy teacher panel (c-panel).

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Science (Sayansi) scheme of work aligned to the TIE new curriculum?

Yes. It follows the same competence-based column format used by TIE / PMO-RALG for primary Standard 4 (Darasa la Nne) in 2026.

Is the sample download free?

Yes, a free sample is available to download directly from this page. The full scheme, and every other subject, is available through the Click Online Academy teacher panel.

How many periods does the Science (Sayansi) scheme allocate?

Science (Sayansi) is planned at 5 periods per week for the major competence blocks.

Do I need to personalise the scheme before submitting it?

Yes. Add your school name and confirm the term dates against your own school calendar, adjusting the Month/Week pacing for any local holidays or school events before submitting it.

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