Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 5 Science
This course guides students through the fundamental cycles of life and the physical principles governing energy. Students engage in inquiry-based investigations to understand how living things interact with their environment and how physical forces shape our world.
Cycles of Life: Plant and Human Reproduction
Students explore how life continues through reproduction in both plants and humans. The unit focuses on the processes of fertilization and the various methods of seed dispersal in the plant kingdom.
Investigating how flowering plants reproduce and the critical role of pollinators in the ecosystem.
Examining the diverse ways plants ensure their offspring grow far from the parent plant to reduce competition.
An introduction to the human reproductive system and the process of fertilization and development.
The Breath of Life: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
A deep dive into how oxygen and nutrients are transported throughout the human body and compared with plant transport systems.
Understanding the mechanics of breathing and the exchange of gases in the lungs.
Exploring the heart as a pump and the network of vessels that sustain life.
Comparing the movement of water and nutrients in plants to the human circulatory system.
Electrical Marvels: Circuits and Systems
Students investigate the flow of electricity through circuits and how different components affect the brightness of bulbs.
Identifying the necessary components for a working circuit and the role of switches.
Comparing how different circuit configurations impact the performance of electrical components.
Discussing the dangers of electricity and ways to reduce electrical consumption.
The Wonders of Water
An exploration of the states of water, the water cycle, and the importance of water conservation.
Investigating how heat energy causes water to change between solid, liquid, and gas.
Understanding the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
Examining human impact on water sources and the importance of sustainability.
Energy Forms and Conversions
Students identify different forms of energy and trace how energy is converted from one form to another in everyday objects.
Identifying kinetic, potential, light, sound, and heat energy in various contexts.
Tracing the transformation of energy in appliances and biological systems.
Exploring the sun as the primary source of energy and the potential of solar technology.
Light and Shadows
An investigation into the properties of light, including how it travels, reflects, and interacts with different materials.
Establishing that light travels in straight lines and exploring the formation of shadows.
Studying how light bounces off surfaces and the laws governing reflection.
Classifying materials based on how much light they allow to pass through.