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P3 & 4 Science. Parents’ Briefing 2012. Overview. Learning outcomes Topics Assessment Pedagogy School Programmes Doing well in Science. Nurture your child to be a/an. Inquirer : One who questions, investigates and explores - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
P3 & 4 ScienceParents’ Briefing 2012
• Learning outcomes
• Topics
• Assessment
• Pedagogy
• School Programmes
• Doing well in Science
Overview
Nurture your child to be a/an
• Inquirer: One who questions, investigates and explores
• Thinker: One who thinks critically, creatively and reflectively
• Ambassador: One who cares for the environment and spreads the message of conservation
P3 & 4 Science Topics
P3 topics
Living and
Non-living
things
Diversity of
Living things
Diversity of Materials
Cycles in plants and animals
(Life cycles)
Human system
(Digestive
System)
Plant system (Plant parts and functions)
P4 topics
Matter Magnets Heat &
Temperature
Light
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Components of lessons1) Theory – Concept teaching
2) Hands-on : Practical Sessions in the science laboratory
3) Inquiry-based Worksheets
4) Topical Revision Papers (MCQ & Open-Ended Questions)
4) Process Skills booklet
5) Higher Order Thinking Skills Worksheets (HOTS)
P3 & 4 School-based Assessments
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Performance-based Task
SA1 Practical test
10% of SA2
Revision Paper
SA2
(90%)
Process/Thinking skillsExamples of Process Skills
Lower-order Thinking Skills
Observing
Comparing
Classifying
Practical (Hands-on) Skill Measuring and using apparatus
Higher-order Thinking Skills Communicating
Analyzing
Generating
Evaluating
Integrated Processes
Higher-order Thinking Skills Creative Problem Solving
Decision Making
Investigation
Pedagogy – Teach for Understanding
• 5E Learning Cycle
EngageExploreExplain
Elaborate Evaluate
EngageTeachers present a discrepant event or conducting some other short activity that promotes curiosity and engages the pupils.
Explore Pupils work in collaborative groups to generate ideas.
ExplainPupils can present their ideas and theories through presentations. Teacher guides the pupils to a deeper understanding of the concept.
Elaborate Pupils will conduct other activities to build on the concept that has already been explained.
EvaluateBoth the pupils and the teacher assess on how well the concept has been understood or whether the learning outcomes have been met.
Pedagogy – Teach for Understanding
Pedagogy-Teach for Understanding
• Concept maps
• Concept Cartoons
• Hands-on activities
(Predict-Observe-Explain)
Science Practical Tests
• Science Practical Test is a test to assess the student's understanding of science concepts and mastery of basic process skills and integrated processes through practical work.
P3 & 4 Science Practical Test
• 10 marks of SA2
• 3 questions
• Test on process skills of observing, comparing, classification and using apparatus and equipment
Science activities planned for 2012
• Learning Journeys - Learning Trail at Zoo (P3)- Wireless Trail at Horticultural Park (P4)
• Hydroponics Programme (P4)
• National Geographic Magazine Subscriptions
• Fun with Science Day
How to do well in Science?
1. Knowledge
How much do I know about the topic? Do I read and find out more about the topic?
2. Understanding
Am I able to explain the concept clearly to others?
Am I able to apply the concept to new situations?
How to do well in Science?
3. Answering techniques during examsDo I phrase my answers using scientific concepts?How do I use my thinking/process skills to answer the question?
4. Concept maps Am I able to come up with a comprehensive concept map on a topic?What are my misconceptions?
What can we do at home?
• Engage in discussion – TALK, WRITE• Encourage questioning and researching• Experiment !• Mastery of content• Approach questions in a scientific
manner• Think Science!
Daily experiences
Situations
After a rain…..
When taking out an apple from the refrigerator…
When purchasing vegetables…..
Ask
Where did the puddle of water go?
Where did the water droplets onthe apple come from?
Which vegetables are fruits?Which are leaves?Which are stems?
Websites & Resources
• http://www.sciberdiver.edu.sg
• Science Magazines Subscription –National Geographic Explorer, Wildlife Wonder, The Singapore Scientist, Young Scientist
• Science Guide Books - Mini Guide Books by Science Centre, Mini Science Encyclopaedia
• SCV Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Animal Planet
Contacts:
Level Head (Science) Ms Ong Shir Ling
Senior Teacher Mrs Jenny Yeo