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 self-directed learning and assessment, 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 Forensic Science Programme

• Secondary 4/5 NUS Demonstration Lab

Stretch Programmes

• Singapore Junior Biology/Chemistry/Physics Olympiad

• ALP programmes @ Polytechnic

• Ignite Skills Challenge

Support Programme

• After-school Academic Coaching (AAC) to close learning gaps and clarify doubts

Snapshots of Curriculum