Science
Excitement. Exploration. Experience. Excellence.
The Science Department aims to provide students with a holistic understanding of the world around them through an inquiry-based approach in the teaching and learning of Science, enabling them to see the relevance of Science to their daily lives, the society and the environment.
The focus of the curriculum is to inculcate the spirit of scientific inquiry and nurturing our students to be the inquirer through the 5E Instructional model – Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate.
The department hopes to inspire every Mayflowerian to develop a learning experience of the Sciences beyond the classroom and enhance their depth of learning in the various domains of Science.
Staff | Designation | Unit |
|---|---|---|
Mr Tay Jang Shen Johnson | HOD Science | Physics |
Mr Ng Kok Wing | School Staff Developer | Physics |
Mr B Prem Anand | Year Head (Upper Secondary) | Physics |
Mdm Krishnan Malathi | HOD Special Projects | Biology |
Mrs Marie Huang | SH Biology | Biology |
Mohamad Gaddafi Annuar | SH CCE / Asst Year Head | Chemistry |
Mr Timothy Chen | SH Educational Support | Chemistry |
Mr Ng Tze How | Senior Teacher | Biology |
Mr Ng Jiesheng Timothy | Teacher | Biology |
Ms Jeevana Rani | Asst Year Head | Chemistry |
Ms Lim Wei Li | Teacher | Chemistry |
Mr Pang Suo Kang David | Teacher | Chemistry |
Ms Mok Pei Jiun | Teacher | Physics |
Mrs Neo Peck Hoon | Teacher | Physics |
Mdm Wong Juat Ngiom | Technical Support Officer | |
Mdm Jenny Ong | Technical Support Officer |
2020 Teaching and Learning Strategies
Science has taken on an even more crucial role in formulating our students’ understanding of the world. Authentic learning becomes more critical as we engage our students in the Joy of Learning and explore digital platforms to allow students to embark on self-directed learning and discovery.
Through the infusion of ICT tools (e.g. Loom, Kami, Mail merge, etc), teachers were able to enhance their teaching and learning processes to better support students' learning needs. With the rollout of MOE’s National Digital Literacy Programme, the Science Department is excited to be at the forefront of digital literacy in education
As a department initiative, Secondary 1 students are introduced to specially crafted lessons aimed to deliver the Joy of Learning into each topic. The aim is to inject authenticity in the learning process to allow students to learn beyond the classroom and textbooks.
Our department’s teachers are also encouraged to share how Assessment for Learning strategies are incorporated in their lessons, especially during Home-based learning. This is to provide timely feedback for our students to address learning gaps and to allow them to “feed forward”. Using the Assessment for Learning Framework by Dylan Williams, teachers are equipped with the knowledge to put into practice throughout the year.
Notable Programmes and Events
Programme Name | Description |
|---|---|
1st Gear: Science of Motor Vehicles | EduTorque conducted an exciting enrichment programme on The Science of Motor Vehicles for our Secondary 4 Normal Technical students. This course is designed to create a stimulating and life-long learning experience for students. Beyond the theory, students had an opportunity to take the hot seat in a Motorsports GP Car simulator. |
EGO Workshop | The workshop for Secondary 2s provides a “hands on, minds on” environment that supports and enriches the students’ learning and understanding of the science concepts from the Interactions & Energy themes of the Lower Secondary Science syllabus. |
Biodiversity Programme | Secondary 1 Express and Normal (Academic) students are given the chance to learn beyond the curriculum and understand Biodiversity in Singapore and beyond Singapore. Through activities like a learning journey to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, pond water sampling and a scavenger hunt, the classroom experience truly embodies the spirit of Joy of Learning where the learning takes an alternative form and nature offers knowledge outside of the textbook. |
Enrich @ Health Sciences programmes conducted by Ngee Ann Polytechnic | The Secondary 2 and 3 Normal Technical students took part various workshops conducted by Ngee Ann Polytechnic. These workshops, Oh Baby Baby and Respiratory Rhythm are highly interactive miniature workshops for the students to experience the world of healthcare and also understand how to better care for their own bodies. |
Crystal Growing Enrichment & Competition | The Crystal Growing Enrichment is conducted every year for Lower Secondary students as an introductory workshop for them to learn the art of crystal growing. Through this workshop, the students will be able to experience Chemistry in an authentic manner through the planning of experiments, documentation of their preparatory work and presenting their product. In addition, the department has fielded two teams for the bi-annual Singapore National Crystal Growing Challenge organised by NUS's Department of Chemistry. |
Achievements
Level | Competition | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
Upper Secondary | 8th International Biomedical Olympiad Quiz organized by Anglo-Chinese Junior College in collaboration with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. | 1 Gold |
Upper Secondary | Chemistry • Communication Challenge 2018 | 3 Certificates of Participation |
Lower Secondary | University of New South Wales Global International Competitions and Assessments for Schools 2019 (Science) | 1 Exemplary |