Science

Science @ Changkat Primary

Our Vision

Nurturing Inquirers, Thinkers and Changemakers of a Sustainable Future

Our Mission

To provide joyful, authentic, and inquiry-driven science experiences that develop curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and responsible action for a more sustainable world.

Our Science Philosophy

At Changkat Primary, we believe that every child is naturally curious. Guided by a student-centred approach and aligned with the 2023 MOE Science Syllabus, our programme nurtures learners who are:

Inquirers, who explore and question the world
Critical thinkers, who reason with evidence
Adaptive thinkers, who can flexibly adjust their ideas
Custodians of the environment, who care for the world they live in

Science learning in CKPS is authentic, meaningful, and rooted in real-world contexts. We show students how Science is woven into daily life, helping them understand how their actions impact the environment and the community around them.

Our Approach to Teaching & Learning

Learning Science at Changkat is grounded in inquiry-based learning, hands-on discovery, and authentic experiences. Our curriculum emphasises:

1. Authentic Real-World Contexts

Students explore scientific concepts in meaningful settings — gardens, trails, EcoHub, school grounds, and community spaces.

2. Inquiry-Based Learning (5E Model)

Using Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate, pupils construct deep conceptual understanding through investigations and guided discovery.

3. Capture–Construct–Consolidate (3Cs)

Our teachers design lessons that:

Capture curiosity
Construct understanding through activity and dialogue
Consolidate learning through reflection

4. ICT-Enabled Learning

Digital tools such as ClassPoint, Quizizz, and blogging platforms are used to promote:

Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
Collaborative Learning (CoL)
Real-time formative assessment

5. Differentiated Learning

Lesson packages from P3–P6 are designed based on students’ readiness and learning profiles.

Learning in Action

Signature Science Experiences at Each Level

Level	Signature Learning Experience	What Students Learn
P3	Eco-Enzyme making & Mushroom Growing	Characteristics of living things and how food can be grown and repurpose for better use
P4	Light & Shadows Project	Light travel, shadows, storytelling with puppetry, creativity & science communication
P5	Farm-to-Table Programme (Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Edible Garden, Wormery)	Life cycles, plant systems, food sustainability, human impact, composting & authentic agriculture
P6	EcoHub Exploration & SustainTrail@Changkat–Simei	Biodiversity, energy flow, human impact, conservation practices & environmental responsibility

Key Science Programmes & Experiences

(1) Outdoor Experiential Learning

The school grounds function as a living laboratory. Students learn through:

Butterfly Trail, where they care for caterpillars and observe metamorphosis
EcoHub, where students explore topics like:
- recycling and food waste
- composting (Wormery)
- biodiversity and ecosystems
- sustainable practices

These experiences help students experience firsthand how Science connects to sustainability.

(2) Learning Journeys

Each level participates in a carefully curated learning journey aligned with the yearly syllabus.

Level	Learning Journey	Focus Areas
P3	Singapore Zoo	Diversity of living things such as characteristics of groups of animals
P4	Science Centre Singapore	Light, energy, real-world science & Heat, forces, interactions
P5	Gardens by the Bay	Plant systems, adaptations, ecology
P6	Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve	Food webs, biodiversity, Man’s Impact on Environment

Students also learn about Singapore’s limited resources and the need to conserve them — supporting National Education.

(3) Sony Creative Toy Making

https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/ckps-scsa/ckps-scsa-details

Transform Your Creative Invention Into a Toy!

CKPS has been participating since 2012.
Through SCSA, students develop:

creativity and inventiveness
scientific thinking
resilience through design iteration
communication skills during recess showcases

An annual in-house competition shortlists entries for the national competition.

(4) Techniques for Tackling Science Questions

To help pupils reason scientifically and articulate their ideas clearly, CKPS teaches:

Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER)

For explanation and open-ended questions.

STEPS Strategy

For tackling question types in a structured, logical way.

These techniques are age-appropriate and progressive from P3–P6.
Parents attend yearly workshops to support learning at home using the same strategies.

Developing Critical & Adaptive Thinkers

Science learning at CKPS develops students who are able to:

analyse evidence
evaluate observations
propose explanations
revise ideas based on new data
collaborate to solve problems
communicate scientifically and confidently

These are essential future-ready competencies that prepare them for a rapidly changing world.

Science & Sustainability: A Strong Partnership

Our Science curriculum is deeply connected to our school’s sustainability efforts.
Through programmes such as:

EcoHub posters and space
Edible Garden & Farm-to-Table
Wormery (food waste management)
Hydroponics & Aquaponics systems
SustainTrail@Changkat–Simei
Biodiversity studies

Students apply scientific concepts to real environmental issues and learn to be responsible custodians of the environment — supporting the school’s sustainability pillars of Curriculum, Campus, Culture, Community.

➡️ Visit our Sustainability page:
https://www.changkatpri.moe.edu.sg/our-experiences/distinctive-programmes/sustainability/