Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Secondary 1 Science
This course introduces students to the wonders of science through the lens of inquiry and the scientific method. Students investigate the physical and biological world by exploring the properties of matter, cellular systems, and the interactions between organisms and their environment.
The Spirit of Science
Students explore the nature of scientific inquiry and learn to use laboratory apparatus safely and accurately.
Understanding how scientists observe the world and develop testable questions through evidence.
Mastering the precision of physical quantities and the essential protocols of the laboratory.
The World of Matter
An investigation into the particulate nature of matter and how substances are classified based on their properties.
Using the kinetic particle theory to explain the states of matter and their transitions.
Distinguishing between pure substances and mixtures based on their chemical and physical characteristics.
Applying physical methods to recover pure substances from complex mixtures.
The Building Blocks of Life
An exploration of the microscopic world of cells and the organization of multicellular organisms.
Examining the internal components of plant and animal cells and their specific roles.
Understanding how cells organize into tissues, organs, and systems to sustain life.
Forces and Motion
Investigating how forces interact with objects to change their motion and how energy is conserved.
Exploring various types of forces including friction, gravity, and magnetic force.
Identifying different forms of energy and how they are converted from one to another.
Interactions within Ecosystems
Studying the relationships between organisms and how energy flows through biological communities.
Modeling the transfer of energy from producers to consumers and decomposers.
Analyzing how structural and behavioral adaptations help organisms survive in specific environments.
Earth and Its Resources
Examining the physical structure of the Earth and the sustainable management of our natural resources.
Understanding the interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
Evaluating the impact of human consumption on natural resources and the need for conservation.