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Science is testable, empirical, social, and subjected to societal influences.
Science is testable, empirical, social, and subjected to societal influences.
AIM:
AIM:
To develop curious and informed problem-solvers who apply scientific thinking and research skills to explore global issues and contribute to sustainable solutions.
Eco-stewardship Programme
Eco-stewardship Programme
grow in Science, Glow through ACtion
grow in Science, Glow through ACtion
Through the Butterfly Garden, Vegetable Garden, and Herb & Spice Garden, students become Eco-Stewards — learning to observe, question, investigate, make evidence-based decisions and take action for the environment.
GRow
GRow
Develop their understanding of plants, biodiversity, ecosystems and sustainable practices through hands-on experiences
GLOW
GLOW
Deeper application of the scientific method. Science in action: the social nature of science.
Students learn to:
observe and document living things
identify and catalogue plants and organisms using The Garden Explorer App
understand plant growth and horticultural skills through hands-on agronomy and from the community
investigate ecological relationships
collect and analyse biodiversity data
understand how environmental conditions affect living things
explore sustainable gardening and food production
Students learn to:
apply STEM principles to create sustainable gardens
apply ecological knowledge to serve the community
serve as community educators to promote environmental stewardship
From Seed to Harvest: Hands-on Urban Farming Workshop
From Seed to Harvest: Hands-on Urban Farming Workshop
Learning about the various vegatables, herbs and spices and flowers that would be available in the school gardens and about urban gardens
Trying out transplanting for the first time
Learning how to harvest vegetables
From Seed to Harvest: Hands-on Community Gardening Workshop
From Seed to Harvest: Hands-on Community Gardening Workshop
Practicing the gardening skills shared by the community gardeners
Interacting with community gardeners to learn about their motivations behind creating and maintaining the garden
Learning how vermicomposting works
Learning how to make worm tea - great fertiliser for plants!
Science DoTS students with the lovely community gardeners @ Maplewoods Condominium
Special Collaboration with Seogwipo High School (Jeju, Korea)
Special Collaboration with Seogwipo High School (Jeju, Korea)
Students from Seogwipo High School (Jeju) collaborated with Science DoTS students online to complete a research project on plants found in the school's Butterfly Garden, Herbs and Spices Garden, and Vegetable Garden, as well as those found in Jeju Island.
The students then came together to discuss and present their findings on the similarities and differences between the plants found in the two regions.
Having a rich discussion about the different types of species of plants found in SMS(S) and Jeju
We hope to see you again next year!
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