This course aims to provide the teacher trainees with the basic information about the characteristics of living things. Special attention is given to the characteristics of plants and animals as well as their adaptations. The human organ systems are another topic which is included in this course. Trainees are expected to know some basic facts about these and will be exposed to a wide range of activities which should enable them to be creative at developing their own activities not only for the lower primary but also for the upper primary as well. In addition by studying the topics within this course they should be familiar with the skills that children should acquire such as plant and animal care as well as how to care for themselves.

This course aims to provide the teacher trainees with the basic information about matter. Matter commonly exist as solids, liquids or gases. If an object is not a solid, then it is either liquid or gas. Hence it is important for the teacher trainees to know the differences and be able to identify them according to their characteristics so that when they are teaching this to the children they are very clear about the subject matter. It is also important to note that without matter there would be no life on earth.

This course aims to provide the teacher trainees with the basic information about the different forms of energy that we use every day in life. Some examples are solar energy, heat energy, fuel energy, hydro energy and the basic forms of light, sound, heat and energy. A considerable amount of proportion of human activity depends on understanding the physical phenomena related to energy, space and time. Therefore, students need and understanding of the content of this area and how to organize teaching and learning activities suitable for primary school children. In addition the students will be exposed to a variety of activities that should expose them to be creative when teaching the subject area in the primary schools.

This course aims to provide the teacher trainees with the basic information about the components that make up the earth. In addition the students will be exposed to a variety of activities that should expose them to be creative when teaching the subject area.

This course aims to provide the teacher trainees with the basic information about Agriculture in general. Particular emphasis will be placed on cultivating a food garden and how to plant and care for the common crops such as roots, vegetables and cash crops. As the course is practical in nature it is therefore of utmost importance that trainees will be closely monitored during practical work.

This course aims to provide the teacher trainees with the basic information about the importance of why we need to teach health and nutrition in the primary schools of Vanuatu. The development of appropriate health attitudes and behaviors early in life is of fundamental importance to the growing child and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Individuals need to be able to make informed decisions about personal and community health and be encouraged to take responsibility for such decisions. Therefore students require the knowledge and skills necessary to help them make informed decisions regarding their own health and well being and that of the children they teach.