Biology| Chemistry | Physics | HOD Science | The Science Team
MI Science Department is committed to developing students to be responsible, inquisitive, resilient and innovative individuals by (i) establishing a relevant student-centred curriculum, (ii) constantly improving instructional delivery with frequent professional sharing, (iii) strengthening monitoring and motivation systems, (iv) optimizing the talents in our students through differentiated enrichments. At the end of their three-year academic pursuit with us, we would like an affirmative response to the question, “Are you RIRI (Responsible, Inquisitive, Resilient, Innovative)?”
We envision our students to be competent and innovative “out-of-the-box” thinkers, life-long learning global citizens. As such, our teachers are trained to deliver lessons that nurture Higher Order Thinking skills and Inventive Thinking skills. Sharing about various pedagogies such as Paul’s Reasoning Model and incorporating ICT to make lessons fun and engaging are common practices in our department. These activities coupled with our emphasis on strengthening the foundation of our students through fundamental modules and bridging courses will better prepare our students to face the challenges of the future.
To help students appreciate the relevance and applications of scientific theories and concepts learnt, the Science Department is always on the lookout for appropriate learning journeys and enrichment activities. Response to new learning journeys to places such as Singapore Science Centre’s Body Worlds (Biology), Alpha Biofuels (Chemistry) and National University of Singapore’s Demo Laboratory (Physics) have been overwhelming.
Our teachers are committed to the nurturing of talents and enhancing Inventive Thinking in our students, as evident from our participation in the Singapore Chemistry Olympiad, NUS inS*PIRe Workshop and Citibank’s Ideas in Action programme. Five out of ten teams of PU 1 Science students selected for preliminary interviews obtained a grant of $3000 to implement their ideas.
In the coming year, we will continue to work towards strengthening the academic foundation of our students and providing more comprehensive guidance in organising and structuring of their studies. We are also actively looking into having a learning journey to learn from counterparts in other countries who have successfully incorporated innovation and inventiveness in their curriculum
H1 & H2 Biology
The H1 Biology syllabus maintains the same academic rigor as the H2 Biology syllabus except that the content load is halved. It is designed as a contrasting subject and is intended for foundational study to provide students with a sufficient understanding of the subject rather than for knowledge appreciation. Henceforth, the Biology syllabus is developed as a continuum from the 'O' to 'A' levels to provide the necessary background for the study at the 'A' level.
H1 and H2 Biology provide some fundamental knowledge to enable students understand some major emerging fields of knowledge in Biology such as cell biology, biochemistry, genetics and diversity of organisms.
The subjects seek to equip the students with scientific skills and abilities relevant to the study and practice of biological science. The teaching of H1 and H2 Biology relates information on the cellular and molecular level to the systems level.
H1 & H2 Chemistry
Experimental work is an important component and underpins the teaching and learning of Chemistry. Topics in H1 Chemistry include Atoms, Molecules, Stoichiometry, Redox Reactions, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Energetics, Equilibria, Reaction Kinetics, Chemical Periodicity, and Organic Chemistry. H2 Chemistry covers an extension of those topics in H1 Chemistry, and more topics like the Gaseous State, Electrochemistry, Group II, Group VII, Transition Elements, and Organic Chemistry.
The 'A' level syllabus is designed to place less emphasis on factual material and greater emphasis on the understanding and application of scientific concepts and principles. This approach has been adopted in recognition of the need for students to develop skills that will be of long term value in an increasingly technological world rather than focusing on large quantities of factual material which may have only short term relevance.
H1 & H2 Physics
H1 Physics is designed to extend the content coverage at "O" levels where the topics covered students will include Measurement, Kinematics, Dynamics, Forces, Work, Energy and Power, Wave Motion, Superposition, Current of Electricity, DC Circuits, Electromagnetism, and Quantum Physics. H2 Physics covers more topics in the areas of Mechanics, Waves, Electricity and Magnetism and Modern Physics. These includes topics of Motion in a Circle, Oscillations, Thermal Physics, Gravitational Field, Electric Fields, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Currents, Nuclear Physics, Quantum Physics, and Laser and Semiconductors.
Our vision is students who have gone through the science programmes in Millennia Institute are individuals who are responsible, inquisitive, resilient and innovative. Our mission is to provide innovative and engaging teaching and learning activities which stress building the strong foundation in the fundamentals of the students to prepare them well for further education in science-related disciplines. "
Science education at Millennia Institute will:
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Actively engage learners.
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Use cooperative and collaborative learning.
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Be hands-on and inquiry based.
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Include ICT skills and scientific method training that will made them citizens literate in science.
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Provide opportunities for students to obtain in-depth understanding of scientific principles in the pursuit of higher knowledge in the fields of science
Seated: Mr Ting Hock Cheh
Front row, from left: Ms Jee Wan Yi Stephanie, Ms Shirley Ng, Ms Jamaliah Kamarudin, Ms Yip Yeow Kwan, Ms Neo Yng Yng, Ms Lim Ai Phing (Left MI), Mdm Hor Yuet Sim, Mrs Yang-Chan Oi Ming,Ms Lim Jiu Er Eileen (Left MI)
Back row, from left: Ms Chan Pei Chen, Mr Kuang Jingkai, Mr Chong Chung Koon Daniel, Mr Chan Chin Choon Vincent, Mr Chang Chin Chiew Charles, Mr Tan Chor Kwang, Mr Mazimran Yusoff Bin Abdol Ghani (Left MI), Ms Annie Koh
Absent: Mr Chan Kok Hong, Mrs Chai-Lee Gui Wei