Science

Key Focus

To nurture effective problem solvers and confident Science communicators who are resilient, inquisitive, creative and ethical through a curriculum that promotes scientific literacy, inquiry and innovation.

Objectives

The Science Department aims to leverage on a variety of pedagogical approaches and blended learning experiences to nurture students who:

• shows a genuine interest in the learning of Science

• are able to analyse and solve science-related problems using sound scientific concepts and reasoning

Curriculum/Subject offered

Programmes

Core Programme

The Science Department seeks to nurture effective problem solvers and confident Science communicators who are resilient, inquisitive, creative and ethical through a curriculum that promotes scientific literacy, inquiry and innovation.

The features of the New Town Science Department include:

a.    Inquiry-based lessons to promote questioning in students

b.    Practical lessons to acquire science process skills

c.    Use of ICT tools (PDLP) and SLS to develop communication and information skills

d.    Blended Learning packages to promote civic literacy and real-life problem solving

e.    Differentiated programmes to cater to varied interests and needs

Enrichment Programmes and Activities

• Secondary 1 Integrative Activity for water filtration   

• Secondary 2 Integrative Activity for solar oven

• Secondary 3 Student Initiated Learning Activity on home-made indicators

• Secondary 4/5 NUS Demonstration Lab

Stretch Programmes

• Science Innovation Challenge

• Singapore Science Olympiad

• Ignite Skills Challenge

Support Programme

• Afternoon Sign-up Learning to close learning gaps and clarify doubts

Snapshots of Curriculum