Science
Discover how MJR's Science department sparks curiosity through hands-on learning. Explore our programmes in physical sciences, life sciences, and environmental education.
What is Science @ MJR?
The Science department takes pride in igniting curiosity and inquiry to develop students’ passion for scientific literacy and making sense of the world around them. Our dedicated team of teachers aims to nurture scientific thinking and inculcate lifelong learning.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum aims to provide every child with the opportunity to derive meaning behind their learning to foster intrinsic motivation, stimulate their passion for learning, igniting curiosity and developing an inquiring mind. The department adopts the 7E model in Inquiry-based learning (IBL) as its pedagogical approach to facilitate the infusion of authentic real-world contexts into the curriculum.
Our Programmes
Sparking the Joy of Learning through alternative assessment
During theory and practical lessons, E21CC was intentionally infused for students. In lower secondary, students engage in density debate while predicting unknown objects if they will float or sink. On learning the topic of atoms and molecules, students revised their answers after receiving feedback from SLS short answer feedback. Physics students are asked to design a poster to identify 3 Green features in HDB. Biology students analyse data and present diagnosis of different heart diseases while chemistry students using snorkl platform to provide immediate feedback and identify their misconceptions.
Fun with experiments.
Chemistry is colourful.
Physical Sciences (Science & Engineering)
In the area of Physical Sciences, we engage our students in two key platforms, namely, Visit to NUS Demo Labs and Physic Olympiad competition. Students would participate in a science demo which would be conducted in a show-and-tell format and learn to build a motor. Both programmes have been specially designed for secondary school students with the aim of enhancing their understanding of Science and Engineering.
A visit to science centre.
NUS Demo Lab demonstration.
Life Sciences & Environmental Education
Our curriculum has been refreshed to nurture students’ interest in caring for the environment. From assembly programmes on conservation of nature to learning journeys to Sungei Buloh and green laboratory, students learn the importance of sustainability to conserving biodiversity.
Students participating in competitions such as the Biomedical Quiz, Biology Olympiad and Chemistry Olympiad also provided platforms for students to conduct self-directed learning and to cultivate thinking skills and interest in the medical field. The different case studies and learning experience with various organ systems of the human body inspires many students and helps to shape their deep interest in the biomedical research field and medical sciences.
Visit to Green house and having a taste of farmed insects as protein source.
Sungei Buloh learning journey to learn about biodiversity.