Primary 6 Subject Briefing 2017
Science
Themes Topics covered in Primary 5 (2016)
Cycles • Reproduction in Plants
• Reproduction in Humans
Systems • The Plant Transport System
• Air and the Respiratory System
• The Circulatory System
• The Unit of Life
• Electrical Systems
• Using Electricity
Energy • Energy in Food
P6 ScienceTextbooks & Workbooks: My Pals Are Here! Science 5 & 6
Themes Topics to be covered in Primary 6 (2017)
Energy • Forms and Uses of Energy
• Sources of Energy
Interactions • Forces
• Living Together
• Food Chains and Food Webs
• Adaptations
• Man’s Impact on His Environment
P6 Science
Skills and Processes Required in Science
1) Apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to new
situations;
2) Interpret information (including pictorial, tabular and
graphical) and investigate using one or a combination of
the following process skills:
- Inferring
- Predicting
- Analysing
- Evaluating
- Generating possibilities
- Formulating hypothesis
- Communicating
P6 Science
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
P6 Science
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 level
4) Topical Supplementary Worksheets – which comprises of
MCQ and Open-ended Questions
5) Discussions on Common Misconceptions
6) Vitamindz Booklets
7) CA/SA/PSLE Revision Papers
8) PSLE Booklet
P6 Science
Written Assignments
1) My Pals Are Here! Workbooks (Energy & Interactions)
2) Topical Spelling Worksheets
– contextualised to aid understanding
3) Topical Supplementary Worksheets
4) Misconception Worksheets/ Assessment Probes
5) Vitamindz Booklets
6) Focused Worksheets (Revision for P3 to P5 topics)
7) CA/SA/PSLE Revision Papers
8) PSLE Booklet
NOTE : Worksheets and workbooks will be returned for parents’
checking and signature upon completion of each topic.
To be
filed
into the
Science
File
P6 Science
Assessment Weightings
P6 Science
CA1 SA1 Prelim PSLE
20% 30% 50% -
Note:
There will also be non-weighted assessment tasks
during the year.
P6 ScienceREVISED Format of Standard Science Paper (1 hr 45 min)
Booklet Item Type Number of
Questions
Number of
marks per
questions
Marks
A MCQ
(with 4
options)
28 2 56
B Open-ended 12-13 2-5 44
Total 40-41 100
Note:
P3 to P5 topics will be included in P6 examinations.
Enrichment Activities
1) Aquatic Plants and Animals Programme at
Singapore Science Centre (Term 2)
2) Sony Creative Science Award (Optional)
It is Singapore’s largest national toy-making competition for
primary school students, jointly organised by the Science
Centre Singapore and the Sony Group of Companies in
Singapore. The main objective of this competition is to
promote creativity among the primary students.
(More details will be provided at a later date)
P6 Science
Young Scientists 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 Scientists Card ($2.50 each)
• Young Botanist
• Young Ecologist
• Young Geneticist
• Young Ornithologist
• Young Entomologist
• Young Environmentalist
• Young Water Ambassador
P6 Science
TIPS to be better prepared for the subject
1) Revise topics learnt in P3, P4 & P5 as these will be
included in the written exam as well as in the
PSLE.
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.
P6 Science
Recommended Reading Materials for Science
The Young Scientists Magazines
Science Adventures Magazines
Science Spy Magazines
National Geographic Explorer
Science Booster
P6 Science
Useful Websites
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.
P6 Science
Thank You