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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)
P3 Science
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
• 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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