Science
The Science Program is designed based on a three-dimensional approach to learning Science. We nurture a fascination with the natural world, guiding students to explore scientific principles and phenomena. The curriculum focuses on a deeper understanding of science concepts, active, hands-on learning of Science, application of concepts, and integration of science and engineering design principles and processes to solve real-world problems.
Learning Area Purpose
The Science Program equips learners to:
- Cultivate a mindset of curiosity, creativity and scientific inquiry to foster deeper and meaningful science learning.
- Engage in scientific practices to understand the dynamic nature of science.
- Develop interdisciplinary thinking and collaborative skills for problem-solving.
Key Learning Experiences
Three-Dimensional Learning Approach
The Science Program integrates three dimensions in science education: Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts.
- The big ideas in STEM are grouped by complexity and grade level.
- Concepts deepen as students progress through their grade levels.
- It enables students to think critically, connect, and apply their knowledge to real-world problems.
- Science kits that are curated to align with this approach
- Scientific principles are applied to design, develop, and innovate.
Emphasis on Real-World Phenomena and Problem-Solving
The Science Program focuses on observing and explaining real-world phenomena and designing solutions to practical problems.
- Engineering Design Challenges were carried out to enhance problem-solving and collaboration skills.
- Explores scientific research papers and studies to understand science in action.
- Developing problem-solving skills through real-world design challenges
- Tackling complex scientific and engineering challenges through hands-on activities
- Applying scientific concepts to solve engineering design challenges
Science Tools
Science tools such as evidence reasoning framework, scientific sketching, and scientific method encourage active participation and collaborative learning, making students thinking processes transparent and fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.
- Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER): Develop critical thinking and scientific literacy.
- Scientific Sketching: Improve observational skills.
- Scientific Method: Foster methodical problem-solving and experimentation.