Science Department

The AES Science teachers believe in nurturing Science students who are “Ready to Engage, Open to Explore, Eager to Explain, Empowered to Elaborate.” Through our unique Science curriculum, we hope to promote interest, learning and creativity in Science through imaginative and enjoyable experiences.

Lower Secondary Science: Everyday Science Experiences

Secondary 1 Normal Technical students from TG4 and TG7 had their hands and clothes wet by building and launching their very own PET Rockets to see forces in real action! Did you know? PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate - the chemical name for a type of plastic. PET is a clear, strong, and lightweight plastic that is widely used for packaging foods and beverages, especially convenience-sized soft drinks, juices and water.

The students had a lot of fun pumping air into their water-filled PET Rockets and launching them across the parade square! “I enjoyed the PET Rocket competition as I have wanted to do it ever since I was in Primary 4. It was a new experience for me and I really had a lot of fun when my PET Rocket was launched into the air!” ~ Ang Hui Ting Cristina (1 Vincent)

Secondary 1 Science: Creative Science Investigation / Innovation (CSI)

The Creative Science Investigation / Innovation (CSI) has evolved to better suit the varied needs and interests of the Secondary 1 students. Students get the chance to explore a scientific question or solve a real-world problem of their choice. Through CSI, students deepen their understanding of science concepts and enhance their love for science, as well as form lasting friendships with their classmates whom they have collaborated with. Some feedback from our students: “During CSI, I learnt to think through things in order to achieve our goals, and that I must study the process before evaluating it.”

Secondary 1 – 3: Science Experiential Projects (SEP)

For all Secondary 1 to 3 students, they will experience a Science Experiential Project (SEP) each year in their AES Science journey. For Secondary 2, each group of students had to suggest a one-day diet plan according to the dietary conditions of the individuals that were assigned to them.