Weekly Science Classes for kids ages 5+
Terms run for 12-week blocks, covering a mix of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and STEM. Each lesson is one hour and forty five minutes long and features an interactive demo/experiment for the kids to get involved.
The programme is designed based on the British schooling system (Key Stage Science) but covers similar topics across different schooling systems. The programme emphasises on tricky conceptual topics and foundational knowledge required to succeed in STEM.
Exploration
Ages 5 – 7
This will often be their first exposure to Science. We nurture and grow their love of learning through crafts, props, and play.
We introduce the basics of plants, animals and everyday materials and build their attention spans overtime with written work.
Based on British Key Stage 1. RM 140 per class, billed monthly.
Investigation
Ages 7 – 9
This is when kids start to get exceptionally curious. No question goes unanswered and we go on tangential discoveries, from the depths of the Ocean to the unknowns of Space.
We introduce Chemistry as a discipline of Science and start our first data-driven ‘experiments’ with the kids.
Based on British Lower Key Stage 2. RM 150 per class, billed monthly.
Innovation
Ages 9 – 11
This is when kids begin to grasp non-physical concepts like Particle Theory and electricity.
Experiments and activities introduce hypothesis testing and challenge their preconceptions.
Based on British Key Stage 1. RM 160 per class, billed monthly.
What happens in a class
Curriculum Coverage
While not all schools are the same and may cover different topics at different paces, the programme is designed to touch on all the core and conceptually difficult topics holistically.
We often leverage on physical props and analogies to explain the ‘invisible’ aspects of Science. We believe in the benefit of early exposure and often push the kids to their upper limits. For example, looking at water pressure and water flow as an analogy to electricity or using marbles to talk about fundamental particle theory. Parents are often surprised when their little ones share their understanding!
Difficulty-adjusted Written Work
At Flashpoint, we believe in carefully balancing the result-oriented academics with the joy of play and surprising Science phenomena. We believe that when children are given the opportunity to dive into an area of interest, they will absorb and retain significantly more information.
As such, in certain topics of interest, we may touch upon concepts and phenomena well beyond their curriculum and will tackle complex questions and scientific inquiries together. This is all tracked and shared back to parents as “at level”, “ahead of level”, or “beyond curriculum” in the various disciplines of Science.
Hands-on Experiments
Wherever possible, every lesson includes a hands-on and physical representation of the topic. From electricity to plants, the kids get to touch, see, and experience their learning first-hand.
STEM Enrichment and Applications
We also believe in contextualising their lessons to applications in both a relatable and global context. We highly encourage long tangents in lessons. Some lessons, it may be about a personal experience or a question a student has. In others, we may go from learning about plastics to how they can be broken down through lab-grown bacteria.
Every week, we also cover the latest breaking news in STEM and distil it down for the kids. One recent breakthrough was the very first private launch to the Moon, opening up opportunities for cargo sharing (e.g. Lalamove) and cost reductions from private companies ‘profit maximising’ models.
Term Schedule
Book a trial class today
A one-to-one private mini-lesson and experiment with your child to give them a feel for the programme and to assess their current STEM aptitude and cognitive function.
Nurture your child’s curiosity for all things STEM and build a strong academic foundation.
