Primary 3 Subject Briefing 2016

Science

An Overview of the 2014 Primary Science Syllabus

Themes Topics to be covered in Primary 3 & 4

Diversity • Diversity of Living & Non-living things

• Diversity of Materials

Systems • Plant System

• Human System

Interactions • Interactions of Forces (Magnets)

Cycles • Cycles in Plants and Animals

• Cycles in Matter and Water

Energy • Energy Forms and Uses (Light and Heat)

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Changes in the

2014 Primary Science Syllabus

Themes Topics to be covered in Primary 3 (2016)

Diversity • Classification: Living & non-living things

• Plants

• Animals

• Fungi and bacteria

• Exploring materials

Systems • Your amazing body as a system

• Plants and their parts

Interactions • Magnets and their characteristics

• Making magnets

P3 ScienceTextbooks & Workbooks: My Pals Are Here! Science 3 & 4

Themes Topics to be covered in Primary 4 (2016)

Energy • Light and shadows

• Heat and temperature

Cycles • Life cycles of some animals

• Life cycles of plants

• Matter

• Water and changes of state (Upper Block)

• The water cycle (Upper Block)

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Skills and Processes Required at P3 Level

Skills

• Observing

• Comparing

• Classifying

• Using apparatus and equipment

• Communicating

• Inferring

• Predicting

• Analysing

• Generating possibilities

• Formulating hypothesis

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Skills and Processes Required at P3 Level

Processes

• Creative Problem Solving

• Decision Making

• Investigation

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Attitude Coverage

1) Curiosity

2) Creativity

3) Integrity

4) Objectivity

5) Open-mindedness

6) Perseverance

7) Responsibility

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Science as an Inquiry

1. Question - Learner engages in scientific questions

2. Evidence - Learner collects data in response to questions

3. Explanation - Learner formulates explanations from evidence

4. Connection - Learner connects explanations to scientific knowledge

5. Communication - Learner communicates and justifies explanations

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Components of Lessons1) Theory – Concept teaching

2) Hands-on : Practical sessions in the Science Laboratory

3) Topical Spelling (based on the Science Vocabulary list

for the respective level)

4) Topical Supplementary Worksheets (comprises of MCQ

and Open-Ended Questions)

5) Discussions on Common Misconceptions

6) Vitamindz Booklets

7) SA practice papers

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Written Assignments

1) Science Workbooks (Diversity, Systems, Interactions)

2) Topical Spelling Worksheets

– contextualised to aid understanding

3) Topical Supplementary Worksheets

4) Misconception Worksheets

5) Vitamindz Booklets

6) SA Practice Papers

NOTE : Worksheets and workbooks will be returned for

parents’ checking and signature upon completion

of each topic.

To be filed

in the

Science File

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Enrichment Activities

• Insect Mysteries Programme at Singapore

Science Centre (Term 1)

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Enrichment Activities

• Young Scientist Programme (Optional)

− To stimulate interest in Science activities, enable students to

carry out self-directed activities and provide opportunities for

students to develop initiative and creativity.

− Recommended Young Scientist Cards ($2.50 per card)

• Young Botanist (Plants)

• Young Zoologist (Animals)

• Young Entomologist (Insects)

• Young Ornithologist (Birds)

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P3 ScienceAssessment – Primary 3

Term 1 – Daily worksheets & Performance-based

assessment

Term 2 – SA1

Term 3 – Daily worksheets & practical test

Term 4 – SA2

Total assessment component – 100%

CA 1 SA 1 CA 2 SA 2

10% 20% 20% 50%

SA1 and SA2

Items Number of

Questions

Marks

Multiple-choice 24 48

Open-ended 10 32

Total 34 80

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TIPS to be better prepared for the subject

1) Do KEEP the Primary 3 Science Textbooks,

Science file(s) and Workbooks as reference.

2) Refer to the Vocabulary List in the preparation for

the Science Spelling Test conscientiously.

3) Avoid ROTE memorising of the subject.

Be curious, inquisitive and persevere in the

learning of science.

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How can you help to bridge the gap between home and

school to motivate your child in the learning of Science

1) Stimulate your child to make use of all senses in discovering

the surrounding world.

2) Train your child to look carefully and to see beyond the surface

appearance of the environment.

3) Encourage them to find answers to questions by patient

observation and through the use of references and making

scientific connection between concepts and observations.

4) Ask them to manipulate and learn about familiar objects e.g.

discarded appliances, old doorbells, dripping faucet etc.

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How can you help to bridge the gap between home and

school to motivate your child in the learning of Science

5) Include your child as observer when making household repairs

or domestic equipment

6) Consider subscription to a scientific magazine, a general

science kit, aquarium or terrarium, a biography of an inventor

7) Help to reinforce your child’s formal science training by

working with your child on simple family projects e.g. caring

for pet , preparing a potted garden etc.

8) Listen with interest, encourage and ask questions, be

generous with praise, enthusiasm and sympathy.

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Available Supplementary Reading Materials

1) Science Supplementary Reading Materials:

• The Young Scientists Magazine

• Science Adventure Magazines

• Science Spy Magazines

• National Geographic Explorer

The school will arrange the subscription drives in

Jan/Feb. More details will be provided at a later date.

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Useful Website

SciberDiver

http://sciberdiver.wikispaces.com/

• SciberDiver is a web portal containing a repository of

the best science websites, specially selected to

closely match the learning objectives in the Primary

and Lower Secondary Science syllabuses in

Singapore schools.

• The range of e-resources includes simulations, text,

images, videos, games, quizzes.

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Thank You