Primary 5 and 6

Science Curriculum SharingLearn Science, Love Science

Mdm Nurizan Abdul Wahab

ST Science

6 February 2021

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Meridian Science Department

Vision & Mission:To develop critical thinkers who are able to apply their learning across different contexts through authentic experiential approach to bring out the joy of learning Science in our students.

Motto:Learn Science, Love Science

Meridian Science Department

Our Approach:The department uses the Inquiry-based learning approach to teach Science. This is aligned to MOE’s Primary Science Syllabus (2014) and our school’s vision. Pupils are taken through 5 key stages of learning in the 5E Instructional Model - Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate – as they discover and reinforce the learning of Science concepts.

Science Curriculum Framework

Primary Science Curriculum

Aims to nurture the spirit of scientific inquiry and curiosity in our students.

Our goal is to guide them to be passionate learners who enjoyand value Science with our teachers as facilitators, role models and mentors.

Overview of Science Syllabus

The Primary Science Syllabus for Primary Schools

5 Broad Themes

DiversitySystemsCycles

InteractionsEnergy

Overview of Science Syllabus

P3 Diversity- Living and Non-living Things- Materials

Systems- What is a System?- Human Body System- Plants and Their Parts

P4Cycles- Life Cycles of Animals and Plants- Three States of Matter

Energy- Light and Shadows- Heat and Temperature- Effects of Heat

Interactions

- Magnets and their Characteristics

Overview of Science Syllabus

P5 Cycles- Reproduction in Plants - Reproduction in Animals- Cycles in matter &

water (Water)

Systems- Plant System- Human System- Cell System- Electrical System

P6Energy- Forms of Energy- Energy Conversion

Interactions

- Forces

- Interaction and the environment

- Adaptations

- Man and the Environment

P5 & P6 Standard Science

PSLE Format Questions Marks Total

Booklet A 28 MCQ 2 marks each 56 Marks

Booklet B 12 ~ 13 Open-ended 2, 3, 4 & 5 marks

each

44 Marks

Grand Total: 100

Marks

P5 & P6 Foundation Science

(Helping wordlist will be reduced from 86 to 76.)

PSLE Format Questions Marks Total

Booklet A 18 MCQ 2 marks each 36 Marks

Booklet B 6-7 Structured

5-6 Open-ended

1 , 2 14 Marks

20 marks

Grand Total: 70 Marks

PSLE Exam Format

P5 Assessment Overview

Weighted Assessments – Terms 2 & 3

No SA1 examinations

SA2 examinations – Term 4

P6 Assessment Overview

P6 Common Test – Term 1

SA1 examinations – Term 2

Prelim examinations – Term 3

PSLE – Term 4

The Meridian Experience

Learning Science in Meridian

- Science Trails & Learning Journeys

- Science Laboratory lessons

- Hands-on experiential learning.

- Process Skill books (P4 & P6)

- Young Meridian Scientist Scheme

- Diagnostic, Topical & Concept Worksheets

Students get opportunities to carry out planting, observe fruits developing on plants in school and complete their workbook activities from observing authentic examples.

Science Garden Trail -

Permaculture

Students get to experience the process of Hydroponics, from Planting seeds Harvesting Packing

Hydroponics Experience

In Meridian, students get anopportunity to observe our ownmini mangrove wetland, tounderstand the kind of flora andfauna present within it.

Mangrove Trail

Experiments

The P6 LJ to Sungei Buloh gives students an authentic understanding of concepts like Habitats, Communities, Populations and factors of the environment.

Sungei Buloh Learning Journey

• E2K – an after-school program that stretches selected students to think beyond their curriculum.

Yeast in Action! Observing the production of

carbon dioxide during

fermentation.

Science E2K Program

• NEW! On SLS

Young Meridian Scientist

A scientific explanation should consist of three parts:

Claim: a conclusion to a question or problem

Evidence: scientific data that support the claimReasoning: a justification that links why the evidence supports the claim (using scientific principles/conceptsfor the interpretation)

Use of CER Strategy

Practice 1 (P5/6 Qn)

The diagram below shows a light sensor that comprises a light source that sends alight ray to the light receiver. The receiver then records the amount of lightreceived.

Rani collected 3 water samples from 3 rivers A, B and C. The water samples are thenplaced at position X one at a time between the light source and the light receiver.She recorded the amount of light received in the table below.

Evidence: Water in River B allows the least amt of light to pass through it.

Rani observed the number of fully submerged plants living in rivers A, B and C.Which river do you think will have the LEAST number of fully submerged plants?Explain your answer.

C:

E:

R:

Concept: How does the amt of light affect the number of fully submerged plants?

Concept: Light is one of the factors affecting photosynthesis. The less the light, the slower the rate of photosynthesis.

linking to the question

River B

The water in River B allows the least amount of light to pass through it

thus the plants will have the slowest rate of photosynthesis so there will be

the least number of fully submerged plants.

Raising Interest in Science –

Connecting to Daily Life

• Important to keep the curiosity and sense of wonderment alive

• Find opportunities to talk about Science through magazines, books, videos, articles, daily interactions around them

• Find opportunities to try simple experiments or making models at home

• Keep encouraging your child to think and try to make connections

• Your child will see the relevance and importance of learning Science

• Some resources – YouTube channels, videos, websites

• Keep a Science Journal

Raising Interest in Science – Connecting Science to

Daily Life

P4 topic Magnets

Raising Interest in Science – Connecting Science to

Daily Life (Uses of Magnets)

P4 topic Magnets

Raising Interest in Science – Connecting Science to

Daily Life (Uses of Magnets)

Raising Interest in Science – Connecting Science to

Daily Life (Uses of Magnets)

P6 topic Adaptations - Camouflage

Raising Interest in Science – Connecting Science to

Daily Life (Camouflage)

P5 topic Cells The Unit of Life

Raising Interest in Science – Trying experiments or

making models at home

P5 topic The Water Cycle

Raising Interest in Science – Trying experiments or

making models at home

P5 topic Electricity

Raising Interest in Science – Trying experiments or

making models at home

Raising Interest in Science – Through Games or

Science Toys

Raising Interest in Science – Through Games or

Science Toys

Raising Interest in Science – Keep a Science Journal

Raising Interest in Science –

Keep a Science Journal

PSLE Questions – Example 1

Concept Tested : Conditions suitable for fungal growth – warm, dark and moist

PSLE Questions – Example 2 Concept Tested : Size of shadow can be changed by changing the position of object. The nearer the object is to the light source, the bigger the shadow.

Light source is

here

PSLE Questions – Example 3

Concept Tested : Evaporation of water. Water from the mist given out of the fan gainsheat from the hotter surroundings andevaporates to form water vapour. As a result,the surroundings become cooler.

PSLE Questions – Example 4Concept Tested : CondensationHot water vapour from the hot fried bananasin box R will touch the cooler lid of the box,lose heat and condense to form waterdroplets. The water droplets will fall on thebananas and and make them wet.

PSLE Questions – Example 5 Concept Tested : Matter takes up space The plastic bottle takes up space in the tank soless water is needed to refill the tank to level L.

PSLE Questions – Example 6Concept Tested : Friction The raised parts provide a rougher surface sothere is more friction for a better grip whenmoving a wheelchair up.

• Science Education in Singapore

- 5E Instructional Model & Inquiry Based Learning

• Learning Science in Meridian Primary School

- Programmes, activities, strategies

• Raising Interest in Science

- What children can do at home

To Recap

Resources• Everyday Uses for Magnets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsWa_jZBQiA

• 12 Awesome Uses of Magnets in our Daily Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-lPZtCffpk

• Water Cycle in a Bag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZB44_X0pFw

• Making Simple Toy Cars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPztIKTqEls

Some Useful Resources

• YouTube - 25 Cool Science Experiments You Can Do At Home

Some Useful Resources

• YouTube – HooplaKidz Lab Amazing Science Experiments that

you can do at home

Some Useful Resources• YouTube - 25 Coolest Ways That Animals Adapt To Their Environments

Spangler Science TV• YouTube – Magic Milk

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Future Leaders Together

Thank Youfor Nurturing Future Learners, Future Citizens,

Future Leaders Together

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