Science

Objectives

At White Sands Primary School, we strongly believe that our students are curious inquirers. Leveraging this spirit of curiosity, students are nurtured to be inquisitive thinkers, who not only seek knowledge in Science, but also explore issues and questions that relate to the roles played by Science in daily life, society and the environment. We would like our students to enjoy Science and value Science as an important tool as they explore their natural and physical world to acquire knowledge.

Key Programmes

Lower Block (P3 and P4)

Students grow their very own plant and mushroom. This gives them an opportunity to learn and appreciate the challenges of growing the plants and mushrooms. They also have close encounters with stick insects, learning how to take care of them. The values of care and responsibility are reinforced through the learning experiences.

They also learn to take care of their caterpillars, understanding the beautiful and mysterious life cycle as they see their caterpillars undergoing different stages to become butterflies. The students also appreciate the great variety, diversity and interactions of the ecosystem as they experience outdoor learning in the garden.

Upper block (P5 and P6)

The P5 students build their own closed terrariums, a hands-on experience on plant systems and the water cycle which provides students with an understanding of the different processes happening within a self-sustaining ecosystem. They also visit the Gardens by the Bay to learn more about plants and the environment friendly features in the gardens.

Through specially designed Augmented Reality experience garden trail, the P6 students learn how the different factors of an environment affect the survival of living things. The students also get a chance to visit Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum to appreciate the biodiversity in Singapore and the associated environmental issues.

Excellence 2000 (E2K) Science Programme

The school has embarked on the E2K Science Programme Singapore, a Science Enrichment programme, specially developed by the Ministry of Education (Gifted Education Branch) for Primary 4 to Primary 5 students who demonstrate interest and aptitude in Science.

The E2K Programme aims to:

Foster independence in scientific inquiry in students
Develop Science Process Skills, such as formulating hypothesis, using apparatus and equipment, analysing and evaluating
Develop 21st Century Competencies such as resilience and resourcefulness, critical and inventive thinking, and effective communication skills.

**A*Star-MOE Scientist-in-School(SIS) Programme**

Our school also participates in the Scientists-in-School (SIS) Programme to engage our Primary 6 Students in STEM research and activities, under the guidance and mentorship of a research scientist at A* Institute.