Science

Vision

Every student an inquiry learner, self-directed and shows care for the environment.

Mission

To instil in the students a healthy curiosity and a spirit of inquiry, equip them with knowledge and skills and the commitment to care for the environment.

Core Values

• SPARK: Inculcation of specific attitudes and ethics

• Habits of Mind, Curiosity: Acquisition of scientific inquiry

PLANNING & APPROACH

In planning the school’s Science curriculum, considerations are given to the following:

• Use of 3C approach (Capture, Construct & Consolidate) to support teachers in designing students’ learning experiences for each key idea Inquiry Approach as a pedagogy for students to learn the fundamentals of Science concepts and develop the necessary skills and processes. (to have a variation of pupil-directed and teacher-guided inquiry, focus on giving pupils opportunity to question and defend their responses)

• Develop independent learners through: CPA

  • Content and Skills Mastery (Concept mapping, Science Journal, Share-A-Fact, enrichment & a range of strategies eg. ICBL/Case-Based Investigation, or scenario-based, investigations, concept cartoons, role play, concept mapping, Science journal, projects, questioning (framing as a technique)

  • Process Skills Mastery (Practical lessons, Sc Practical Test)

  • Answering Mastery (C-E-R strategy as a thinking routine)

• The Singapore Teaching Practice will guide all Science teachers in bringing about more engaging and effective T&L in the classrooms.

• In terms of pedagogy and assessment matters, Science teachers are guided by instructions by CPDD and SEAB.

• This also includes adopting Differentiated Instructions, the infusion of Thinking Routines that help build flexibility in thinking, the skill of questioning (e.g. C-E-R in processing OE questions).

• Science teachers also leverage on ICT tools and SLS as a platform for teaching Science. This includes Datalogger, exploring of the use of Google Classrooms and sites/learning walls as a flip classroom tool.

IMPLEMENT (EXPERIENCES OF LEARNING)

• Supplementary (P6)

• Remedial (P3 – P5)

• Implement the use of Topical Worksheets (P3 & P5 Std/Fdn). This also includes Thinking Routines ( C-E-R, concept map, reflections)

• Excite students through hands-on investigations (Science corner in classroom) and reading to widen the students’ vocabulary and literacy in Science (Library loan of Science books/magazines, relevant newspaper articles).

• Enrichment lessons to excite and imbue inquiry skills in students:

  • Perfect 10 (T1&2) - Hands-on activities/projects to inculcate in students the spirit of inquiry and discovery/develop leadership

  • HP Sc Olympiad (SPSO & RSO)

• P6 Science Learning Journey

• Use of Assessment Literacy in teacher-student and student-student feedback.

• Ensuring and emphasis on safety: RAMS (Conduct of Science lessons in and out of the Science Labs, LJs & enrichment lessons), SOPs (Use of Science Labs, equipment, Edible Garden & LJs)