Science

Learning Outcome

  Every Westwood pupil will become an inquisitive learner through the acquisition of scientific knowledge and skills and show care and concern for the environment.

Curricular Objectives

  The Science department seeks to prepare our students to be effective citizens with the ability to function and thrive in an increasingly technologically-driven world.  Central to the Science curriculum framework is the spirit of scientific inquiry. The Science curriculum seeks to nurture each student as an inquirer, fuelling each child’s natural curiosity. Ultimately, we hope to develop pupils who enjoy Science and value scientific inquiry as an important tool to help them explore their natural and physical world.

Science Programme

Learner-Centered Environment in every classroom	§ Claim-Evidence-Reason approach § Activity-Based & Collaborative Learning § Application of Thinking Routines & Scientific Discourse
Differentiated Support for every child	§ Science Remedial Programme § Enrichment Programme (Excellence in 2000 Science)
Experiential Learning For Effective Engagement	§ Discover Science Trails § Learning Journeys § School-based level-wide programmes, eg. P4 Greening for Sustainability Programme, Toy Design & Creation Programme § Makerspace@Westwood - Every Child A Maker, Every Idea Matters
Holistic Assessment	§ Performance Tasks (e.g. practical skills) § Group work § Mini Test (MCQ/ short-structured questions) § Semestral Assessments

 

Science Committee

Mdm Jennifer Long (HOD Science)
Ms Elaine Lew ((LH Science) (Covering)
Mrs Naseema Ansar (Lead Teacher Science)

Ms Fathimah Muzammilah
Mr Joel Ong
Ms Goh Ho Laye
Mdm Jane Kang
Mr Lee Ren Hoe
Ms Dawn Sia
Ms Melissa Ngiam
Ms Hiew Li Tiang
Mr Boo Hong Rui
Ms Katherine Chua (FAJT)