Primary School

Science
Curriculum
Science education in Malaysia is the
important component towards creating
progressive and developed society that
is scientifically oriented, knowledgeable,
forward looking, innovative and a
contributor to scientific and technological
developments in the future
The pattern of changes and the
developments in science education was
based on the National Education Policies,
which was also documented in :
The Razak Report (1956)
The Rahman Talib Report(1960)
The Cabinet Committee (1979)
Laporan JK Pendidikan Kabainet
Reasons for the Changes
Previous curriculum emphasized on learning &
collecting facts and theories with little emphasis
on the effective learning activities
Previous curriculum focused on examination &
had been influenced by the Cambridge University
Examination Board
Many science elements were inappropriate to our
curriculum
The drawing-up of the curriculum should not be
limited to only the specification but also include
the text books as well as the teachers guide
book.
Historical Development
Nature Studies : 1950s 1960s
Projek Khas : 1968 1984
Alam & Manusia : 1985 1993
Kurikulum Sains Sekolah Rendah :
1994 2002 (Level 2)
Primary Science Curriculum : 2003
onwards (started with Level 1)

The Primary School Science Curriculum
is dynamic & changes are made to meet
the demands of society & nation.
It is designed to stimulate pupils
curiosity and develop their interest as
well as enabling pupils to learn more
about themselves and the world around
them through activities
Kurikulum Sains SR / Primary Science
Curriculum
In line with the national educational
philosophy to produce a progressive society
competent in sc & technology
student-based methods in acquiring sc
knowledge
2003 :
English used as the medium of instruction
started at Level 1 ( Year 1 3 )

Kurikulum Sains SR / Prmiary Science Curriculum
contd
provide opportunities for students to
acquire sc knowledge & skills, thinking
skills & thinking strategies, & to apply this
knowledge & skills in everyday life
inculcate noble values & the spirit of
patriotism in the students
2 levels :
o Level 1 : Year 1 3 (w.e.f. 2003)
o Level 2 : Year 4 - 6
Kurikulum Sains SR : Level 2 (1994 2002) : Aims
to produce human beings who are
experienced, skilful & morally sound in
order to form a society with a culture of sc
& technology and which is compassionate,
dynamic, & progressive so that people are
more responsible towards the environment
& are more appreciative of natures
creation
Kurikulum Sains SR : Level 2 : 9 Objectives
develop thinking skills so as to enhance
the intellectual ability
develop scientific skills & attitudes through
inquiry
enhance natural interest in their
surroundings
gain knowledge & understanding of
scientific facts & concepts to assist in
understanding themselves & the
environment
Kurikulum Sains SR : Level 2 : 9 Objectives
contd
solve problems & make responsible
decisions
handle the latest contributions & innovations
in sc & technology
practice scientific attitudes & noble values in
daily lives
appreciate the contributions of sc &
technology towards the comfort of life
appreciate arrangement & order in nature
Primary Science Curriculum :
Level 1 : Aims
to develop students interest and
creativity through everyday
experience and investigations that
promote the acquisition of scientific
& thinking skills as well as the
inculcation of scientific attitudes &
values
Primary Science Curriculum : Level 1 :
6 Objectives
stimulate pupils curiosity & develop their interest
about the world around them
provide pupils with opportunities to develop sc
process skills & thinking skills
develop pupils creativity
provide pupils with basic sc knowledge &
concepts
inculcate scientific attitudes & positive values
create awareness on the need to love & care for
the environment
Primary Science Curriculum : Level 2 :
8 Objectives
stimulate pupils curiosity and develop
their interest about the world around them
Provide pupils with opportunities to
develop science process skills and
thinking skills
Develop pupils creativity
Provide pupils with basic knowledge and
concepts .....

Primary Science Curriculum : Level 2 :
8 Objectives contd
Provide learning opportunities for pupils to apply
knowledge and skills in a creative, critical &
analytical manner for problem solving and decision-
making
Inculcate scientific attitudes & positive values
Foster the appreciation on the contributions of
science and technology towards national
development & well-being of mankind
Be aware of the need to love & care for the
environment
Kurikulum Sains SR / Primary Science
Curriculum : 5 elements
scientific skills
thinking skills
scientific attitudes & noble values
teaching & learning strategies
content organization
Thinking Skills
mental process of integrating knowledge,
skills & attitudes in an attempt to
understand the environment
critical & creative thinking skills
Scientific Attitudes & Noble Values
20
Occurs through :
Being aware of the importance &
the need for sc attitudes & noble
values
Giving emphasis to these values
Practicing & internalizing these
Teaching & Learning Strategies
emphasize thoughtful learning : acquire
knowledge & master skills that will help in
developing the minds to the optimum
occur through approaches : inquiry,
constructivism, contextual learning,
mastery learning
learning activities activate students critical
& creative thinking skills
challenged with higher order questions &
problems
Teaching & Learning Strategies contd
enable students to acquire knowledge,
master skills & develop scientific attitudes
& noble values in an integrated manner
inquiry-discovery : learning through
experiences where concepts & principles
are investigated & discovered by students
themselves
main methods : experiment, discussion,
project, simulation, visits & use of external
resources, use of technology
Content Organization
Themes
Learning Areas
Learning 0bjectives
Learning Outcomes
measurable behavioural terms
organized in order of complexity
Suggested Learning Activities
Notes
Vocabulary
Format for Curriculum Specification
Learning About Living Things (Theme)



1. Animals (Learning Area)


Learning
Objectives
Suggested
Learning
Activities
Learning
Outcomes
Notes Vocabulary
Pupils
should
learn
1.1
Pupils
observe
Pupils
present
Pupils
identify
make a
list
Suggestio
ns on
ways to
carry out
activities
terms
concepts

Content Organization : Level 1 : 2 Themes
A : Learning About Living Things

Year
Ourselves Animals Plants LT &
Non-LT
1 ---
2
3 --- ---
Content Organization : Level 1 : 2 Themes
B : Learning About The World Around Us





Year 3


Year 1 Year 2
Using Our Senses Long and Short
Float & sink The Magic of Batteries
Light & dark Mixing Things
Push and Pull
Magnets Absorption
Electricity Soil
Springs Mixing Substances
Content Organization : Level 2 : 5 Themes
Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
LT have basic
needs
Micro-
organism
Interaction
among LT
LT undergo life
processes
Survival of
the species
Animals and
plants protect
themselves
Food chain
and Food
web
1. Investigating Living Things
Level 2 : 5 Themes
2. Investigating Energy and Force
Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Measurement Energy Force &
movement
Electricity
Light
Heat
Level 2 : 5 Themes
3. Investigating Materials


Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Properties
of
materials
States of
matter
Food
Preservation
Acid and
Alkali
Waste
management
Level 2 : 5 Themes
4. Investigating The Earth & The
Universe


Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
The Solar
System
Constellation Solar & lunar
eclipses
The Earth,
Moon & Sun
Level 2 : 5 Themes
5. Investigating Technology

Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Technology Strength
and Stability
Simple &
complex
machines
Format for Content Organization : BM version
Investigating The Living World


Learning
Area
Learning
Outcomes
Suggested Learning
Activities
Level 1


Level 2


Level 3


Scientific Skills
1. Science Process Skills


Basic Process Skills Integrated Process Skills
Observing Interpreting data
Classifying Defining Operationally
Measuring & Using
Numbers
Controlling variables
Making Inferences Making hypotheses
Predicting Experimenting
Communication (design a fair test)
Using space-time
relationship
Scientific Skills .
2. Manipulative Skills
Psychomotor skills that enable pupils to :
Use and handle science apparatus and
substances
handle specimens correctly and carefully
draw specimens and apparatus
clean science apparatus
store science apparatus
Thinking Skills : Critical Thinking Skills
Attributing Analyzing
Comparing &
contrasting
Detecting bias
Grouping &
Classifying
Evaluating
Sequencing Making Conclusions
Prioritizing
Thinking Skills : Creative Thinking Skills
Generating Ideas Visualizing
Relating Synthesizing
Making
Inferences
Making
hypotheses
Predicting Making
analogies
Making
Generalizations
Inventing
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