Q&A - P3 Science

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ParentingChildren:

E3:

Hi all,


I am not very familiar with the topics for the new syllabus. Does all school start on the same topics at P3? Thanks. :?

No. This is because Science for primary school is divided into lower (P3-4) and upper (P5-6) blocks. Schools can decide the arrangement of topics within each block.

The easiest way to tell which are the topics that will be covered at P3 is to check with the relevant school directly.

Thanks! So as long as all the themes for P3 and P4 are taught within these two years, and the rest taught in P5 and P6, the sequence does not matter?

[janet88]

E3:

ParentingChildren:

[quote=\"E3\"]Hi all,


I am not very familiar with the topics for the new syllabus. Does all school start on the same topics at P3? Thanks. :?

No. This is because Science for primary school is divided into lower (P3-4) and upper (P5-6) blocks. Schools can decide the arrangement of topics within each block.

The easiest way to tell which are the topics that will be covered at P3 is to check with the relevant school directly.

Thanks! So as long as all the themes for P3 and P4 are taught within these two years, and the rest taught in P5 and P6, the sequence does not matter?[/quote]For P3, the Science topics are under 'Lower Block'...Diversity comprises of - Living/Non-living things, Plants, Animals, Fungi & Bacteria and Materials. Systems will be taught from Term 3 onwards.

In P4, Cycles (Life Cycles & Matter), Interactions (Magnets) and Energy (Heat & Light) will be taught.

From P5 onwards, there are 4 topics somewhat similar to P3/4 but in deeper context.

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janet_lee88:

E3:

[quote=\"ParentingChildren\"]
No. This is because Science for primary school is divided into lower (P3-4) and upper (P5-6) blocks. Schools can decide the arrangement of topics within each block.

The easiest way to tell which are the topics that will be covered at P3 is to check with the relevant school directly.

Thanks! So as long as all the themes for P3 and P4 are taught within these two years, and the rest taught in P5 and P6, the sequence does not matter?

For P3, the Science topics are under 'Lower Block'...Diversity comprises of - Living/Non-living things, Plants, Animals, Fungi & Bacteria and Materials. Systems will be taught from Term 3 onwards.

In P4, Cycles (Life Cycles & Matter), Interactions (Magnets) and Energy (Heat & Light) will be taught.

From P5 onwards, there are 4 topics somewhat similar to P3/4 but in deeper context.[/quote]Thanks Janet once again for coming to my rescue! Haha. I was thinking of if 2 themes were to be taught in P3, then that would leave 3 themes to be taught in P4! Thanks for confirming the themes but I think what you had posted only pertain to our school. Other schools might jumble up the themes in P3/4. Stilll, got to be mentally prepared.

[janet88]

Hi E3,

I can only give you a guideline what topics were covered during the past 2 years…provided MR Science HOD doesn’t change anything.

[sharmila]

tianzhu:

Hi usaik


In PSLE Science, students learned that the digestive system comprises the:

-Mouth
-Gullet
-Stomach
-Small intestine
-Large intestine
-Anus

Digestion begins in the mouth. It is completed in the small intestine.

The question asks a student to explain why and one is expected to give the reason/cause on why something happened.

My suggestion is to keep within the syllabus. I think it’s good enough to explain that more digested juices are added in the small intestine and digestion is completed in the small intestine.

(My answer is based on information from the old edition of PSLE Science Guide, please refer to your current textbook/guidebook to see if more information is added)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Best wishes

Hi tianzhu

What is the difference between the 1st edition and the 2nd edition? I bought the PSLE science guide for my elder boy when he was in P3 2 years ago. Now when my younger one is going to P3 next year, its already 2nd edition.

[ParentingChildren]

E3:

ParentingChildren:

[quote=\"E3\"]Hi all,


I am not very familiar with the topics for the new syllabus. Does all school start on the same topics at P3? Thanks. :?

No. This is because Science for primary school is divided into lower (P3-4) and upper (P5-6) blocks. Schools can decide the arrangement of topics within each block.

The easiest way to tell which are the topics that will be covered at P3 is to check with the relevant school directly.

Thanks! So as long as all the themes for P3 and P4 are taught within these two years, and the rest taught in P5 and P6, the sequence does not matter?[/quote]Yes E3, that's right.

If you download the <b><a href=\"http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/science-primary-2008.pdf%22%3EPrimary Science Syllabus</a></b>, you will find the topics that will be covered at each block on page 10.

Hope that helps.

[tianzhu]

sharmila:

What is the difference between the 1st edition and the 2nd edition? I bought the PSLE science guide for my elder boy when he was in P3 2 years ago. Now when my younger one is going to P3 next year, its already 2nd edition.

Hi sharmila

I am not too sure as I don’t have a copy of the second edition.

Some topics such as The Solar System, Simple Machines, etc are not covered in the new syllabus.

For current students, it’s good to refer to the latest copy of the science guide.

Best wishes

[Vanilla Cake]

tianzhu:

sharmila:

What is the difference between the 1st edition and the 2nd edition? I bought the PSLE science guide for my elder boy when he was in P3 2 years ago. Now when my younger one is going to P3 next year, its already 2nd edition.

Some topics such as The Solar System, Simple Machines, etc are not covered in the new syllabus.

Yes, Uncle tianzhu is right.
The 2nd edition is tailored and reorganised to suit the current PSLE Science syllabus ie section A on the revision notes based on different themes (Lower/Upper blocks).Section B (Process Skills) and Section C (Case studies) remain the same.

Section A (Revision Notes)
Theme: Diversity
Level: Lower Block
Chapter: Classifying Things, Living and Non-Living Things, Plants, Animals, Fungi and Bacteria, Exploring Materials.

Theme: Cycles
Level: Lower Block and Upper Block
Chapter: Life Cycles, Matter And Its Three States, From Parents To Young, Reproduction In Plants, Reproduction In Animals, Water And Changes of State

Theme: Systems
Level: Lower Block and Upper Block
Chapter: What Is A System? Your Amazing Body, The Digestive System, Plants and Their Parts, The Plant Transport System, Air And The Respiratory System, The Human Circulatory System, The Unit Of Life, Electricity

Theme: Interactions
Level: Lower Block and Upper Block
Chapter: Magnets, Forces, Living Together, Characteristics Of The Environment, Food Chains And Food Webs, Adaptations For Survival, Man's Impact On The Environment

Theme: Energy
Level: Lower Block and Upper Block
Chapter: Light, Heat And Temperature, Energy In Food, Forms, Uses And Sources Of Energy

[sharmila]

Vanilla Cake:

tianzhu:

[quote=\"sharmila\"]What is the difference between the 1st edition and the 2nd edition? I bought the PSLE science guide for my elder boy when he was in P3 2 years ago. Now when my younger one is going to P3 next year, its already 2nd edition.

Some topics such as The Solar System, Simple Machines, etc are not covered in the new syllabus.

Yes, Uncle tianzhu is right.
The 2nd edition is tailored and reorganised to suit the current PSLE Science syllabus ie section A on the revision notes based on different themes (Lower/Upper blocks).Section B (Process Skills) and Section C (Case studies) remain the same.

Section A (Revision Notes)
Theme: Diversity
Level: Lower Block
Chapter: Classifying Things, Living and Non-Living Things, Plants, Animals, Fungi and Bacteria, Exploring Materials.

Theme: Cycles
Level: Lower Block and Upper Block
Chapter: Life Cycles, Matter And Its Three States, From Parents To Young, Reproduction In Plants, Reproduction In Animals, Water And Changes of State

Theme: Systems
Level: Lower Block and Upper Block
Chapter: What Is A System? Your Amazing Body, The Digestive System, Plants and Their Parts, The Plant Transport System, Air And The Respiratory System, The Human Circulatory System, The Unit Of Life, Electricity

Theme: Interactions
Level: Lower Block and Upper Block
Chapter: Magnets, Forces, Living Together, Characteristics Of The Environment, Food Chains And Food Webs, Adaptations For Survival, Man's Impact On The Environment

Theme: Energy
Level: Lower Block and Upper Block
Chapter: Light, Heat And Temperature, Energy In Food, Forms, Uses And Sources Of Energy[/quote]Thank you Vanilla Cake and tianzhu

[janet88]

There were some Science guide books and assessment sold at Popular roadshows earlier...bought some of them, thinking I landed a good deal...until I realized they were old syllabus

'Diversity', 'The Solar System' are not taught in upper primary...now stuck with a pile of old books.