Science has a significant impact on our daily lives. From mundane tasks like boiling water to the complex machinery that supplies electricity to our homes, everything is made possible with science. In fact, it is omnipresent and the primary contributor to numerous inventions throughout history.

Yes! The very subject that your child is studying in their school and learning centre has provided us with knowledge of how things work in our lives. With this information, humanity has innovated and developed technology that makes life easier. Look at how different things are now compared to twenty or thirty years ago.

Importance of science in our everyday lives

Given the importance of science and its applications in our lives, it stands to reason that everyone should have a basic understanding of the subject. It expands our minds and lets us comprehend our surroundings and how things work. If your child struggles with the subject, you can consider enrolling them in a science tuition class to aid their understanding of the material.

The wonderful thing about science is that it is entirely founded on facts and experiments. While some processes may change over time, the fundamentals remain unchanged. This means anyone can explore the wonders of science themselves. If your child has a question or a theory, they can develop their hypothesis, outline clear methods to prove their hypothesis, and conduct experiments to reach a proper conclusion.

This process, combined with human ingenuity, has led to numerous discoveries and innovations. But if we were to list everything, you might feel overwhelmed by the information. So let us focus on the impact science has on three critical fields in our lives – healthcare, agriculture, and technology. 

Healthcare

Science is practically the backbone of the medical field, playing a vital role in the development of new drugs to combat viruses. And given that the COVID-19 pandemic remains a national issue, let us explore how science has helped curb the spread of the virus.

The most used vaccines in Singapore are Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, and both vaccines contain mRNA. When mRNA is introduced into our bodies, it instructs our cells to produce a harmless spike protein found on the surface of the COVID-19 virus. This action triggers an immune response within our bodies, generating antibodies which safeguard us from falling ill when exposed to the virus.

Agriculture

Nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Do they sound familiar to your child? They would have come across these elements when studying the periodic table in their science tuition lessons. These elements are essential ingredients in the production of fertilisers, which promote crop growth. The fertilisers are added to the crops to provide them with the necessary nutrients to grow bigger and faster, thereby producing more food.

Nitrogen, in particular, is crucial for plant growth. While this element comprises 78% of the air around us, plants cannot use the nitrogen gas in the air. Instead, they require nitrogen compounds from the ground. When there are insufficient nitrogen compounds in the soil, farmers will add fertilisers to bolster their growth. So the next time your family is having a meal, be thankful for the science that made it possible for you to consume your delicious food. Through science, we understand what crops need to thrive and develop ways to make that possible. 

Technology

Is your child familiar with Benjamin Franklin’s study of static and lightning or Thomas Edison’s invention of the light bulb? If the answer is yes, they might have heard about them from their science tuition classes. These pioneers have revolutionised humanity’s understanding and application of electricity, leading to the modern amenities we are used to today.

We understand that electricity is a form of energy resulting from the motion of charged electrons. With this knowledge, we learn how to generate and harness this energy, which was a game-changer. It allows us to communicate and travel over great distances, keep the lights on at night, and bring entertainment to our lives. Imagine having to walk from Pasir Ris to Tampines or living without your smartphone. That is what life is like without electricity.

Science has strengthened our understanding of the universe. However, we are nowhere near the finish line. As science continues to bring forth new ways to perceive things, there will be new discoveries to uncover and new inventions to develop. Therefore, your child should begin their science learning journey as soon as possible.

At The Junior Learners Learning Centre, we strive to make learning science easier for our students by unpacking complex concepts and breaking them down into easy-to-understand, bite-sized pieces. So if you notice that your child is struggling with the subject, you can consider signing them up for our science tuition lessons. Our learning centres are located throughout Singapore, making it convenient for your child to travel to and from class. Feel free to contact us today to learn more about our programmes.