The Science programme uses a multi-dimensional approach that integrates core science concepts with investigation and communication skills taught under the umbrella of eight overarching Science standards.  Science concepts build coherently from Grade 6 to 8 with overlapping units covering Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. The programme is designed with complete integration of skills and concepts. Pairing practice with content gives the learning context and allows students to develop a deeper understanding of the concepts while developing key skills. 

Assessment is through a varied range of tasks comprising unit tests, snapshots, projects and investigations involving one or all of the following assessment areas: design/planning, measuring and recording, data manipulation and conclusion and evaluation. Students receive regular feedback from both peers and teachers for assessment tasks in order to guide their learning. These assessments focus on students behaving like scientists, not just about learning facts about science. They get reported on their science knowledge and understanding as well as their scientific investigation skills

The programme in Grade 6 builds on the students’ previous exposure to scientific inquiry encountered in the Primary School. This is the first time that Science is taught as a separate subject, so great emphasis is placed on embedding science within a context relevant to their lives. Scientific skills are introduced where appropriate and scientific investigation is formalised with respect to the design of experiments with several key variables involved. Scientific writing is developed with teacher support and the use of templates to help guide students through the writing of scientific reports. The Grade 6 units of study are as follows: 

• atomic structure,  periodic table and solutions 

• chemical reactions 

• cells and reproduction 

• forces and motion 

The four units of study in Grade 6 address the three Science disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The curriculum is supported through a variety of electronic student and teacher resources. Units are aligned with the K–12 UWCSEA Science standards and benchmarks. 

The emphasis is to develop conceptual understanding of scientific phenomena by introducing concepts through contexts which are relevant to students’ lives wherever possible. Investigations are carried out which extend and build upon the skills and techniques learned in Grade 6. The units of study are as follows: 

• elements of the periodic table 

• body systems

• heat transfer 

• microbes and the immune system 

The units of study in Grade 7 address the three Science disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The curriculum is supported through a variety of electronic student and teacher resources. Units are aligned with the K–12 UWCSEA Science standards and benchmarks and assessment of these benchmarks is varied and provides challenges for the students. Investigations are carried out which extend and build upon the skills and techniques learned in Grade 6.

The Grade 8 Science programme focuses on developing students’ skills in investigation and experimentation while building on the fundamental concepts in Physics, Biology and Chemistry previously learned in Grade 6 and Grade 7. 

The programme is designed to maximise opportunities for students to participate in inquiry-type activities.  Throughout the year,  students participate in several authentic tasks aimed at giving students a chance to apply standard-driven knowledge and skills to solve real-world challenges. 

In addition, students are given opportunities to develop skills in collaboration,  critical thinking and investigation. 

The units of study are as follows: 

• genes and inheritance 

• light

• environmental chemistry 

• force and motion 

Units are aligned with the K–12 UWCSEA Science standards and benchmarks and assessment of these benchmarks is varied and provides challenges for the students. Grade 8 Science culminates with the annual Science Festival where Grade 8 students present on the findings of unique and independently designed experiments.