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P3 Science Curriculum Overview 2019

This document provides an overview of the Primary 3 science curriculum at Innovativeness Primary School for the 2019 year. It includes: - An introduction of the science teacher and the vision to develop inquisitive learners. - An outline of the science topics covered each term, which include living and non-living things, plants and animals, fungi and bacteria, materials, life cycles, and magnets. - The process skills taught, such as observing, comparing, organizing data, measuring, communicating, predicting, and inferring. - Details on science activity books, homework, assessments including projects, practical tests, and the SA2 exam. - Tips for parents to help their

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P3 Science Curriculum Overview 2019

This document provides an overview of the Primary 3 science curriculum at Innovativeness Primary School for the 2019 year. It includes: - An introduction of the science teacher and the vision to develop inquisitive learners. - An outline of the science topics covered each term, which include living and non-living things, plants and animals, fungi and bacteria, materials, life cycles, and magnets. - The process skills taught, such as observing, comparing, organizing data, measuring, communicating, predicting, and inferring. - Details on science activity books, homework, assessments including projects, practical tests, and the SA2 exam. - Tips for parents to help their

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Primary 3 Science

2019

Meet The Parents Sessions


1
Introduction

<Name of teacher>

•Science teacher of
Innovativeness ___
Vision - JWPS Science student

To develop inquiring learner


who is able to use his
Senses,
Think,
Ask questions and
Reflect critically. 3
P3 Science Topics
Term 1 (Diversity)
Living and Non-Living Things
Plants and Animals
Fungi and Bacteria
Term 2 (Diversity)
Materials
Term 3 (Cycles and Interactions)
Cycle – Life Cycles (Animals and Plants)
Interactions – Magnets (Part 1)
Term 4 (Interactions)
4
Interactions – Magnets (Part 2)
Process Skills Taught @ P3
Observing
Comparing and contrasting
Organising data – classifying using charts,
tables, bar graphs and flow charts
Measuring using appropriate apparatus and
equipment (length)
Communicating (verbal and written)
Predicting
Generating possibilities
Inferring : drawing inferences or conclusions
from observations and data given

5
Science Activity Books
• Starting from 2015, all pupils are not required to
purchase Science Activity Book or Workbook.
• Pupils will be given school-based activity booklets
(topic-based) which catered for inquiry-based
learning.
• The booklets include activities, exercises, reflections
and evaluations.
• Topical worksheets will
also be provided at the
end of each topic

6
Home Activity with Parents

7
PERI HA - Science
• Bite-sized exercise after each
concept/skills taught to assess
students’ understanding
• Alternative assessments such
as performance tasks, pen and
paper test, practical test
• Rubrics for self-assessment
and teacher assessment

8
9
Topical Worksheets

10
Term 1: Class-based Assessment
(non-weighted)
Term 2: Project Inno Science
 weightage 30%
Term 3: Practical Test (10m to be
entered to SA2)
Term 4: SA2 (50 marks)
(15 MCQ & 6 OE Qns)
 weightage 70%
11
Project Inno (Science)
Task: To make a toy boat to carry a certain load
without sinking (Term 2 – 3)

• Minimal homework done by students


• Guidance will be given by teachers in school
• Allows students to apply concepts learnt
• Bring students through the design thinking
process (They get to plan, design, build, test,
reflect and retest)
• In-depth understanding of subject matter and
process skills
13
Science Practical Test
• Will be held in Term 3 (10 marks)
• assess scientific concepts, skills and processes

Basic skills Reading an instrument, selecting


and using an instrument,
measuring, analysing, inferring,
communication
Observation Observing & drawing, comparing,
work classifying
Illustrative Following instructions, performing
practical an activity to solve a problem
Helping Your Child in Science
• Spirit of scientific inquiry – Ask more
questions (Why? How? What happen?)
• Read more Science books or magazines
(eg Science Spy, Young Scientists)
• Practise (attempt more questions)
• Provide them exposure to real life
examples Eg going outdoors (look at
plants and animals)

15
4As to Ace the subject

•Attitude
•Attention
•Attendance
•Assignment
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Focus of teaching
• spelling and dictation
• using RISE to analyse questions
• process skills (flowchart
reading, comparison questions)
Modes of Communication
• handbook
• email ……[email protected]
• phone calls (7.30 am – 6 pm)
HP : ……
THANK YOU

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