Science

Vision: Inspired by Science, Inquire like Scientists, Innovate Using Science
Mission: Student as Inquirer. Teacher as the Leader of Inquiry.

The Science department aims to provide every Cedarian with a Science education that prepares them to be creative thinkers in a connected community.

In alignment to the MOE’s Curriculum Framework and the School’s Vision, the science teachers in Cedar use the Inquiry-Based Learning Approach to teach Science and through the various hands-on activities, we hope that our students are able relate the role of Science in their daily life, society and environment.
The teachers also plan Science programmes and work with key partners to nurture the joy of learning and to promote lifelong learning.

Here are the programmes that the students will experience in Cedar Primary School:

Every Child a Seed programme
NParks will be providing every Primary 3 student with a plant starter kit consisting of a pot, potting mix and some seeds.
Beyond learning about the science behind plant growth, students will also learn values such as resilience, care and responsibility. 

Mushroom Growing
In addition to growing their own mushrooms and learning more about mushroom (fungi), students will learn and understand the importance of growing their own food and gain a greater understanding of food self-sufficiency.

Biodiversity Week for Schools
To commemorate the annual International Day for Biological Diversity, Biodiversity Week for Schools will feature activities that celebrate Singapore’s natural heritage and engage the students in learning about our native flora and fauna. 

 Terrarium Building
Students will take this opportunity to observe that the terrarium ecosystem is similar to the earth’s water cycle.

Eco-Trail
At the school garden, our students get to see the content in their science textbooks come to life when get to observe the flora and fauna in the garden and solve question about them during the school-based Science learning trails.

E2K (Science)
The E2K Science Programme offers opportunities for selected high progress students to engage in scientific investigations to discover and deepen their understanding of advanced science concepts through an inquiry approach.

Science Toy Project
The Science Toy Project seeks to foster inventiveness through Science, allowing students to go beyond just knowing scientific facts and concepts from textbooks to applying them creatively. Knowledge application will then positively reinforce and deepen students’ conceptual understanding in Science.  

Learning Journeys
As an extension to classroom experiences, students attend lessons that are offered by the Singapore Science Centre. They also get a chance to explore nature reserve so as to provide real-world learning in a real world context.

Useful Links:
1)   How Stuff Works
2)  National Geographic kids
3)  National Geographic channel
4) BBC
5) Science Kids