Science Studios’ Curriculum for Secondary Schools (IP and High-Ability Mainstream)

Our Secondary School curriculum builds on MOE’s G3 science framework, tailored for high-ability and IP students. For instance, we leverage Herschel’s IR experiment to teach scientific investigations and introduce infrared radiation and heat gain. We further explore electromagnetic radiation and its relation to light. This structure mirrors IP schools by teaching foundational concepts while also exposing students to advanced topics and their interconnections.

At IP schools, students conduct science projects and investigations. Science Studios classrooms, unlike typical education centres, have dedicated experiment areas. Students learn to use various tools like digital calipers and sound meters, aiding their scientific investigations. Hands-on experiments also deepen their understanding and interest in the subject.

Different IP schools may emphasise different advanced concepts. However, the foundational science concepts are the same. For example, all students will need to learn about the process of scientific investigation and how to identify the independent, dependent and controlled variables in an experiment.

Furthermore, advanced concepts aren't isolated; they're interconnected. For instance, learning about the electromagnetic spectrum at Science Studios can aid in designing indoor hydroponics. (Hydroponics is an advanced class at one of the IP schools.) Understanding advanced concepts in one topic often enhances comprehension of others. In fact, this might even help students to produce creative designs that are different from other classmates that are exposed to the same set of concepts.