Learning Higher Order Skills & Thinking Processes in Science

Singapore Curriculum — suitable for enrichment alongside Australian primary and secondary learning.

Learning+ Higher Order Skills and Thinking Processes in Science Primary 3/4 (Lower Block) covers all examinable themes and topics required for the Singapore Curriculum.

Recap and Recall The questions are crafted to help students recap and recall key concepts of the topic. These are presented in various formats, crossword puzzle, true/false statements, short/structured questions and matching exercises. Application of Higher Order Skills and Processes in Thinking The multiple-choice questions showcase the higher order questions that students need to be familiar with. The structured questions test a student's application of scientific knowledge through skills such as analysing, classifying, predicting, inferring, interpreting data, planning investigations and communicating facts.

Learning Objectives and Comprehensive Answers Learning objectives are indicated in the table of contents so students understand what they will accomplish. Answers are provided for fast and easy self-assessment.

Contents

DIVERSITY 1 Characteristics and Classification of Living and Non-living Things 2 Plants 3 Classification of Plants 4 Animals 5 Classification of Animals 6 Fungi and Microorganisms 7 Different Types of Materials

CYCLES 8 Life Cycles and Life Cycles of Animals 9 Life Cycles of Plants 10 Matter 11 The Three States of Matter

SYSTEMS 12 Our Digestive System 13 Plants and Plant Parts

INTERACTIONS 14 Characteristics of Magnets 15 Making Magnets and Uses of Magnets

ENERGY 16 Light Energy 17 Heat Energy and Temperature

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