Science

Description

One of the beliefs that drive the Raffles Programme science curriculum is that students learn best when the curriculum is student-centred and they are actively engaged in meaningful learning activities. The science curriculum seeks to capitalise on the innate curiosity of students and elicit a sense of wonderment by providing opportunities for students to explore and understand the natural world, and to develop, expand and enhance their scientific world views.

Staff

NameDesignationEmailPhone
Dr Jeffrey LeeHead of Department Science 1mentor@ri.sch.edu.sg63549125
Mrs Low Mei ChooHead of Department Science 2Mei@ri.sch.edu.sg65140275
Mr Teo Chai YawPrefect Masterchaiyaw@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549138
Mr Desmond TanHead of Department Leadership Developmentdesmond@ri.sch.edu.sg63549112
Mr Tan Weng SengYear 4 Headwengseng@ri.sch.edu.sg63549139
Mr Law Hock LingYear 3 Headhockling@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549130
Mr Mark WeeSenior TeacherMarkwee@ri.sch.edu.sg63549137
Mr Ong Chiau JinSenior TeacherOCJ@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549145
Mrs Elaine YangSenior TeacherELAINE@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549131
Mrs Elizabeth FooSubject Head BiologyFoo@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549136
Mrs Kua Miew KhengSubject Head ChemistryJSSM@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549145
Mrs Eunice TaySubject Head Physicsyunghow@ri.sch.edu.sg63549131
Mr Joseph ChongSubject Head Lower Secondary Sciencejchong@ri.sch.edu.sg63549130
Ms Low Siew HsienProgramme Head Research Educationshsien@ri.sch.edu.sg63549146
Mrs Yau Pooi HarProgramme Head Research EducationPOOIHAR@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549145
Ms Huang YutingProgramme Head Research EducationYuting@ri.sch.edu.sg63549134
Ms Kek Ai KiewSubject Teacheraikiew@ri.sch.edu.sg63549134
Mrs Tan Lai LinSubject Teacherlailin@ri.sch.edu.sg63549131
Mrs Joycelene LimSubject Teacherjoylim@ri.sch.edu.sg63549138
Ms Grace ChongSubject TeacherGCHONG@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549151
Mr Koh Siak PengSubject Teachersiakpeng@ri.sch.edu.sg63549151
Ms Liew Li PinSubject Teacherlipin@ri.sch.edu.sg63549151
Mr Chong Han GuangSubject Teacherhanguang@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549145
Mr Pang Sze KiangSubject Teacherszekiang@ri.sch.edu.sg63549130
Mr Ng Kwong LoongSubject Teacherkwongloong@ri.sch.edu.sg63549132
Mr Benjamin Chang Chi-YaoSubject Teacherbenchang@ri.sch.edu.sg63549130
Mr Gideon ChooSubject Teachershuehyi@ri.sch.edu.sg 63549132
Mr Chan Chee KiongSubject Teachercheekiong@ri.sch.edu.sg63549132
Mr Jason TanSubject Teacherjasontan@ri.sch.edu.sg63549153

Achievements/Involvements

Achievements/Involvements This Year

AchievementDescription
Grand Olympiad – Build the Strongest and Most Beautiful BridgeTeam 3rd
IEEE Island Wide QuizIndividual 1st and 2nd
“Astrigue” Astronomy ChallengeTeam 3rd
Team Astronomy CompetitionTeam 2nd
Advanced Astronomy CompetitionTeam 2nd
Singapore Science & Engineering FairGold
Science QuestTeam 1st; Individual 1st and 2nd
C.B. Paul Memorial QuizTeam 1st; Team 2nd; Individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Physics On-line Olympiad QuizRI achieved 9 out of a total of 11 distinctions awarded; and 8 out of 12 Merit awards given out
Singapore Youth Science Festival Shell Science FairRI achieved: 1 out of 3 Golds for Lower Sec; 1 out of 4 Golds for Upper Sec; 1 out of 5 Silvers for Upper Sec; 1 out of 3 Bronzes for Lower Sec; 1 out of 5 Bronzes for Upper Sec; 1 out of 2 Most Enterprising Awards for Upper Sec; Best Oral Presentation for Lower Sec; Best Exhibit Display for Lower Sec; With 8 prizes, RI won the Top Institution Award for highest number of awards received
Eco-ChallengeTeam 1st
The Inaugural Singapore Junior Water Prize CompetitionFirst Runners-up
Physics Open House – Motor CompetitionTeam 3rd
Physics Open House – Physics PresentationTeam 2nd
Physics Open House – Physics QuizTeam 1st
Astro-ChallengeTeam 1st and Team 3rd
Lee Kuan Yew Mathematics & Science AwardsPrize winners
Blue Earth Greening 2008Champion
Republic Polytechnic Scientific Thinking ProgrammeOutstanding Project Award (Team 1)
Eureka! QuizTeam 1st
Green GeniusTeam 2nd
Amazing Lab RaceTeam 1st
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Green Building CompetitionTeam 3rd and "Best Model" Award
International Competitions & Assessments for Schools (Science) by University of New South WalesMedal winners for best in nation; In addition 109 of our students achieved High Distinction, 295 Distinction and 331 Credit
CHAOSTeam 1st, Team 3rd

Curriculum

Lower Secondary Science

Sec 1
What is Science?
Introduction to Science Lab
The Scientific Method
Separation Techniques
Ecology
Measurement
Mass and Density
Particulate Nature
Effects of Heat
Heat Transfer
5-Kingdom Classification and Micro-organisms
Cells, Diffusion, Osmosis and active Transport
Enzymes
Animal Nutrition
Separation Techniques
Elements, Mixtures and Compounds
Sec 2
Atomic structure
Periodic Table
Ionic and covalent bonding
Acids, bases and salts
Formula and Equations
Optics: Reflection
Optics: Refraction
Electricity
Human Reproduction
Medical Advances in Assisted Pregnancy and Ethical Issues
Heredity
Life Sciences
Atomic Bomb Kit

Biology

Heredity and Molecular Genetics
Chemistry of Life
Plant Physiology
Transport in Human
Respiration
Nervous and Hormonal Control
Excretion
Homeostasis
Sustainable Development
Economic Botany
Health and Immunology
Evolution
Life Sciences

Physics

Physical Quantities and Units
Measurement Techniques
Optics I, II and III
Waves
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Sound and C.R.O
Kinematics
Scalars and Vectors
Dynamics and Forces I and Gravitational Fields
Dynamics and Forces II
Work, Energy and Power
Pressure
Kinetic Model of Matter
Temperature and Heat
Thermal Properties of Matter
Electric Fields
Current Electricity
D. C. Circuits
Practical Electricity
Magnetic Fields
Electromagnetism
Electromagnetic Induction
Alternating Currents & C.R.O.

Chemistry

Introduction to Chemistry
Particulate Nature of Matter
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Experimental Design and Purification Techniques
Formulas, Equations, Stoichiometry and Mole Concept
Volumetric Analysis
Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
Acids, Bases and Salts
Redox Reactions and their Applications
Qualitative Analysis
Periodic Table
Chemical Energetics
Reaction Kinetics
Equilibria
Reactivity Series of Metals and their Extraction
Electrolysis
Nitrogen and Sulphur
Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Enrichment Programmes

Science Mentorship Programme
School-based Research Education
Field Trips
Science competitions
Differentiated Modules Programme