Science
INTRODUCTION
We believe our teachers are key to igniting the passion for Science in Crestians by INspiring them to be young scientists with a spirit of INquiry and the capacity to INnovate. Our Science teachers are consistently looking for ways to improve our pedagogy and resources to meet the needs of our students, always mindful that we are equipping them with skills and knowledge necessary for the next level of education and possibly, for future employment.
We seek to draw a fine balance between the rigour required for the eventual national exams and the need to ensure holistic teaching and learning that develop the right skills and values in the learning of Science. Our programmes are developed to support these beliefs, to not merely acquire knowledge but have the opportunities to demonstrate ways of thinking and doing in Science.
LOWER SECONDARY ENRICHMENT
Students are given the opportunity to apply what they have learnt in the classroom and have fun!
Sec 1 students building catapults to achieve the furthest distance launched!
Sec 2 RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE (RGM)
Students design the RGM with as many stages of energy conversions and explain these conversions in a Google presentation.
SEC 3 STEM PROJECT
The STEM project enables students to understand the importance of harnessing energy sources through balloon powered cars and chemical powered vehicles, where students harness the gases produced from chemical reactions with acids and baking soda to power DIY cars or rockets.
GENETIC ENGINEERING WORKSHOP
A collaboration with Science Centre Singapore, our Upper Secondary Biology students participate in a genetic engineering workshop in school to learn real-world biotechnology applications and develop interest in biotechnology and science.
PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITIONS AND RESEARCH
We encourage our students to participate in learning journeys/ competitions/ activities/ research to stretch their potential and expose them to varied ways of learning. Such include the Science Interest Group for Sec 1s and 2s, Elementz Science Research Conference & Exhibition, ignITE Skills Challenge and Temasek Polytechnic Engineering Olympiad.
ignITE Skills Challenge
Temasek Polytechnic Engineering Olympiad
Learning Journeys to spark interest and curiosity