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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)
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Themes Topics covered in Primary 3 (2015)
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
P4 ScienceTextbooks & Workbooks: My Pals Are Here! Science 3 & 4
Time Frame Theme Topic
Term 1 EnergyCycles
• Light and shadows• Matter
Term 2 Energy • Heat & Temperature
Term 3 Cycles (Upper Block)
• Water and the changes of state
• The water cycle
Term 4 Cycles • The cycles of some animals
• Life cycles of plants
Sequence of Topics to be Covered in P4 (2016)
Skills and Processes Required at P4 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 P4 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 Spelling list
for the respective level)
4) Discussions on Common Misconceptions
5) Topical Supplementary Worksheets (comprises of MCQ
and Open-Ended Questions)
6) Vitamindz Booklets
7) CA/SA Practice Papers
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Written Assignments
1) Science Workbooks (Energy, Cycles – lower & upper
blocks)
2) Topical Spelling Worksheets
– contextualised to aid understanding
3) Topical Supplementary Worksheets
4) Misconception Assessment Probes
5) Vitamindz Booklets
6) CA/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
• River Monster Programme (Term 3)
(More details will be provided at a later date)
• Sony Creative Science Award (Optional)
The main objective of this competition is to
promote creativity among the primary
students. (More details will be provided at a
later date)
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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
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Assessment – Primary 4
Term 1 – Daily worksheets & Performance-based
assessment
Term 2 – SA1
Term 3 – CA2 & 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 30 60
Open-ended 14 40
Total 44 100
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Note: P3 topics will be included in CA2, SA1 & SA2
TIPS to be better prepared for the subject
1) Do KEEP the Primary Three & Four Science Textbooks,
Science file(s) and Workbooks as reference.
2) Revise topics learnt in P3 as these will be included in
the CA2, SA1 & SA2.
3) Refer to the Spelling List in the preparation for the
Science Spelling Test conscientiously.
4) 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
• 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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