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Themes Topics to be covered in Primary 6 (2016)
Energy • Energy Forms and Uses
Interactions • Forces
• Environment
• Web of Life
• Adaptations
• Man’s Impact on the Environment
Themes Topics covered in Primary 5 (2015)
Cycles • Reproduction in Plants
• Reproduction in Humans
Systems • Systems in Living Things
• Cells
• Electrical System
Energy • Energy and Photosynthesis
P6 Science
Skills and Processes Required at P6 Level
Skills
• Observing
• Comparing
• Classifying
• Using apparatus and equipment
• Communicating
• Inferring
• Predicting
• Analysing
• Generating possibilities
• Formulating hypothesis
P6 ScienceP6 Science
Skills and Processes Required at P6 Level
Processes
• Creative Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Investigation
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) i-Science 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
in the
Science
File
P6 Science
Enrichment Activities
1) Aquatic Plants and Animals Programme at
Singapore Science Centre (Term 2)
2) 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)
P6 Science
Assessment – Primary 6
P6 Science
CA1 SA1 Prelim PSLE
20% 30% 50% -
Note:
There will also be non-weighted assessment task during the
year.
P6 Science
Format of Standard Science Paper (1 hour 45 minutes)
Booklet Item Type Number of
Questions
Number of
marks per
questions
Marks
A MCQ
(with 4
options)
30 2 60
B Open-ended 14 2-4 40
Total 44 100
Note:
P3 to P5 topics will be included in P6 written examinations.
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.
3) Refer to the Vocabulary 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.
P6 Science
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.
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
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.
P6 Science