Science

Overview

In line with MOE’s revised Science Curriculum Framework, the vision of the department is for every child to be an inquirer, supported by every teacher as a facilitator of the inquiry process.

We believe that every child can learn, and that Science is best learnt through a multi-modal approach.  Through the four or five years of Science education with us, students will

• Develop a scientific literate mind, being equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills, and have the relevant values, ethics and attitudes to make informed decisions and take responsible actions in their lives.
• Be equipped with strong Science fundamentals to innovate and pursue STEM for future learning and work.

The 5E instructional model, developed by the Biological Science Curriculum Study, is used by teachers as the key pedagogical approach.

Programmes

1. Learning Journeys
Learning Journeys provide structured out-of-school curriculum-based learning experiences that enrich students’ perspectives as they build an understanding of how Science is applied in the real world.  Our students have participated in learning journeys to the Blood Bank, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and High Tech farms.

2. Competitions
Students with the interest and ability are identified and trained to take part in competitions, so as to deepen their learning experience and literacy in Science. These include The Amazing Flying Machine Challenge, The Scientific Thinking Programme Competition, Crystal Growing Challenge and Science Olympiad.

3. Science Talent Development Programme
The Science TDP aims to develop Science talents with the passion to pursue and advocate scientific truth, and the ability to solve problems using the scientific method. Students are exposed to different fields of Science and gain a breadth of knowledge and skills through workshops, apply their learning in competitions and projects, as well as are stretched for external competitions.