E2K Programme
Primary 4 and 5 students in the E2K Programme take on open-ended science challenges that build inquiry skills. Find out how students designed wind-powered cars to explore forces, energy, and creative problem-solving.
Target Group: Primary 4 and 5
As part of the Science E2K (Excellence 2000) Programme, the Primary 5 students from Resilience 5 and Resilience 6 embarked on an exciting inquiry-based challenge — to design and build a wind-powered car using recycled materials.
Working in small groups, the students applied the principles of scientific inquiry and the habits of mind nurtured through E2K, such as persistence, precision, creativity, and collaboration. Each team brainstormed possible designs, discussed the forces that would act on their cars, and experimented with different materials and structures to improve speed and stability.
Through this hands-on project, students deepened their understanding of energy conversion, forces, and motion and learnt how to frame hypotheses, test variables fairly, and refine their prototypes based on observations. The process was dynamic as the models were redesigned multiple times as students evaluated their effectiveness, asked critical questions, and thought of innovative solutions.
The culmination was a lively test run, where groups proudly showcased their wind-powered cars in action. The activity fostered scientific curiosity and resilience, while bringing about the joy of discovery as students saw their creative ideas come to life.
This project reflects the essence of E2K, which involves stretching high-ability learners through authentic, open-ended tasks that encourage them to inquire, innovate, and collaborate.