Morning with Teachers
Science
Primary 5
Scope of Presentation
• Primary Aim of Science Programme
• Qualities of an Inquirer
• The ALPS Science Programme
• How will your child be taught
• Topics
• Assessment Plan
• Helping your Child
2
3© CPDD, MOE
• Nurture students as scientific inquirers
• Build strong foundation in science
Primary Aim of the Science Programme
Qualities of an Inquirer
• Able to nurture curiosity and develop skills for inquiry
and research
• Know how to learn independently and with others
• Lean with enthusiasm and sustain the love of
learning through life
Mission of the ALPS Science Programme
• Teaching and Learning to incorporate
Scientific Inquiry, Knowledge and
Reasoning
• To foster collaborative teamwork in the
learning of Science
• Nurturing the ALPS pupil to be a global
citizen who is knowledgeable and inspired
to take responsibility for the environment.
Empowered
3e
ApproachEnabled
Engage
• Stimulating activities
and experiences
• Use senses to learn
and explore
• Demonstrates values
and attitudes Learn & Explore
• Use senses
• Use knowledge
• Use prior
experience
• Environment advocacy
and stewardship
• Differentiated Instruction
How will your child be taught…
How your child will be taught….
Experiments
Approach
Teacher teaches science
concepts
Students carried out
experiments
Discussion on findings
from experiments
Linking findings to concepts and vice
versa
Development
of Process
Skills
Learn & Explore
• Use senses
• Use knowledge
• Use prior experience
How your child will be taught….
Class Experiments
Group Discussion
How your child will be taught….
Building models to explain
science concepts
Model of the Human
Digestive System
Model of a Cell
Learning Journeys
• Primary 3 – Animals (Science Centre)
• Primary 4 – Wetlands Biodiversity
(Sungei Buloh Wetlands)(P4 Camp)
• Primary 5 – Seed dispersal (Science Centre)
• Primary 6 – Aquatic animals (Science Centre)
Design Thinking -Building of
Models e.g. Sailboat
Read@
Science
2019
Learning Centres
Experiential learning
Learning Environment as the Third
Teacher
Environment Education
Science
Journal
Formative Assessment
– Science Investigation in
Action
Learning Journeys
Unlock blocks to learning and be happy at school
Topics in Primary 3 Science
Diversity Cycles
Living and Non-Living Things
Diversity of Plants
Diversity of Animals
Diversity of Bacteria and Fungi
Diversity of Materials
Life Cycles of some Animals
Life Cycles of Plants
Matter
Topics in Primary 4 Science
System Interactions
Chapter 1 – Human Digestive
System
Chapter 2 – Plants and their Parts
Chapter 1 – Magnets and their
Characteristics
Chapter 2 – Making Magnets
Energy
Chapter 1 – Light and Shadows
Chapter 2 – Heat and Temperature
Topics in Primary 5 Science
Cycles Systems
Chapter 1 – Reproduction in Plants
Chapter 2 – Reproduction in
Humans
Chapter 3 – Water and Changes of
State
Chapter 4 – The Water Cycle
Chapter 1 – The Plant Transport
System
Chapter 2 – Air and the Respiratory
System
Chapter 3 – The Circulatory System
Chapter 4 – The Unit of Life
Chapter 5 – Electrical System
Chapter 6 – Using Electricity
Topics in Primary 5 Science
Energy
Chapter 1 – Energy in Food
Chapter 2 – Forms and Uses of Energy
Chapter 3 – Sources of Energy
Term 1 Term 2
Topical Reviews (Non-weighted)
(To check for understanding and
application of concepts)
SA1 (40%)(100 marks)
Topical Reviews
Science Investigation in Action (SIA)*(Process Skills Assessment)(Non-weighted)
Term 3 Term 4
Topical Reviews
(Non-weighted)
(To check for understanding and
application of concepts)
SA2 (60%)(100 marks)
Topical Reviews
Science Investigation in Action (SIA)*(Process Skills Assessment)(Non-weighted)
Primary 5 Science Assessment Plan
* Bite-sized
Format of P5 Standard Science Paper
Booklet Item Type Number of
Questions
Marks per
question
Marks
AMultiple-Choice
(4 Options)28 2 56
B Open-Ended 12-13 2 – 5 44
Duration : 1 hour 45 minutes
Format of P5 Foundation Science Paper
Booklet Item Type Number of
Questions
Marks per
question
Marks
AMultiple-Choice
(4 Options)18 2 36
B
Structured
‘Fill in the blanks’,
‘Matching’ etc
6 - 7 2 – 3 14
Open-Ended 5 - 6 2 – 4 20
Duration : 1 h 15 min
Total : 70 marks
How to help your child to do well in Science?
• Use Mindmaps or Concept Maps to link up the facts learned
• Keep notes
• Be serious about science experiments
• Carry out assigned tasks
• Ask questions to clarify doubts
• Do Corrections
• Revise Corrections, Topical Reviews & SAs
• Understand how process skills are assessed in the question, especially in new situations
• Follow lessons
• Acquire knowledge
• Revise
• Clarify MisconceptionsContent
Knowledge
Answering Techniques
Mapping Knowledge
Process Skills
ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO…..
Applying Concepts in a New Situation
What’s the purpose for ‘pulling’ the tea? Explain
Science Concepts
HEAT LOSS
INCREASED SURFACE
AREA
Applying Concepts in a New Situation
Topic : Matter and Electricity
Concepts : Properties of Matter – Ability to Float
Electrical System – A closed circuit
rainwater enters
water level rises
Wooden block
rises as it can float
on water
Metal sheet comes into
touch the contact points
Circuit is closed and
electricity flows through
The water pump works to
pump water out.
Science Teachers’ Briefing
Misconceptions
Process Skills
Understanding Science Questions
How to help your child to learn Science
• Opportunities to explore Science in daily life
- See Science everywhere
• Assist in the consolidation of Science knowledge
- Do Science Together
- Family discussion on science-related topics
- Obtain Science resources
• Know the Science curriculum and what your child is
learning
Thank you!