Primary 6 Subject Briefing Science

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1 Primary 6 Subject Briefing 2016 Science

2 Themes Topics covered in Primary 5 (2015) Cycles Systems Energy Reproduction in Plants Reproduction in Humans Systems in Living Things Cells Electrical System Energy and Photosynthesis P6 Science Themes Topics to be covered in Primary 6 (2016) Energy Interactions Energy Forms and Uses Forces Environment Web of Life Adaptations Man s Impact on the Environment

3 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

4 P6 Science Skills and Processes Required at P6 Level Processes Creative Problem Solving Decision Making Investigation

5 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

6 Components of Lessons 1) 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 comprise 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

7 NOTE : Worksheets and workbooks will be returned for parents checking and signature upon completion of each topic. Written Assignments 1) i-science Workbooks (Energy & Interactions) 2) Topical Spelling Worksheets contextualised to aid understanding P6 Science 3) Topical Supplementary Worksheets 4) Misconception Worksheets/ Assessment Probes 5) Vitamindz Booklets 6) Focused Worksheets (Revision for P3 to P5 topics) To be filed in the Science File 7) CA/SA/PSLE Revision Papers 8) PSLE Booklet

8 P6 Science Enrichment Activities 1) Aquatic Plants and Animals Programme at Singapore Science Centre (15 April 2016, 2 pm to 5 pm) 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)

9 P6 Science Enrichment Activities 3) E2K (For 6TAG1 only) programme which aims to challenge our TAG pupils to explore their abilities to the fullest. - The materials are relevant to the students lives, stimulate curiosity and increase motivation to study a phenomenon and its causes. - Each unit includes three elements: stimulus, experiment and application. - Students enjoyed the hands-on activities and were able to cascade the learning of scientific thinking and processes into daily curriculum activities. - It will be held in Term 1 on 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb and 18 Feb 2016 from 2pm to 4pm.

10 Assessment Primary 6 P6 Science CA1 SA1 Prelim PSLE 20% 30% 50% - Note: There will also be a non-weighted assessment task during the year.

11 P6 Science Format of Standard Science Paper (1 hour 45 minutes) Booklet Item Type Number of Questions A MCQ (with 4 options) Number of marks per questions Marks B Open-ended Total Note: P3 to P5 topics will be included in P6 written examinations.

12 P6 Science P6 Science Parents Briefing 30 Jan 2016 (11.00 am 1.00 pm) Saturday

13 P6 Science International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) - Science (13 April 2016 Term 2) More information on registration & payment will be given at a later time.

14 P6 Science 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.

15 Available Supplementary Reading Materials Science Supplementary Reading Materials : The Young Scientists Magazine Science Adventure Magazines Science Spy Magazines National Geographic Explorer P6 Science The school will arrange the subscription drives in Jan/Feb. More details will be provided at a later date.

16 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

17 P6 Science SciberDiver Useful Website 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.

18 Important Dates P6 PSLE Examination (Tentative taken from SEAB website) Oral Examination: Thu, 18 August Fri, 19 August 2016 Listening Comprehension: Fri, 16 September 2016 Written Examination : Thu, 29 September Wed, 05 October 2016 Marking Exercise: Mon, 17 October Thu, 20 October 2016

19 Important Dates Please complete all own revision papers / assessment books by T3W10. After the September holiday, there are only 12 more school days before the first PSLE written paper. During those few days, the class will be very busy working on the 2016 Prelim papers of the other GE centres.

20 Additional Resources for parents For own practices at home : Other school past year papers (Free ) The questions can be sorted by topics or by years. (Free papers) NOT compulsory, just additional resources.

21 Admin Please whatsapp/sms me in the morning or the night before if your child is not attending school due to medical or any other valid reason. Please remind your child to give me a hard copy of the MC or Letter of Excuse the next day. Should you wish to speak with me, please call me at my hp number or whatsapp/sms me and I will return the call on the same day.

22 Contact Ms Sam Poh Fong (6T1) Handphone number :

23 Thank You