Things to note on 18 Nov 2015

Things to note on 18 Nov 2015

Do bring a small bag tomorrow with a storybook, pencil case and your MT books (in case there are MT lessons).

Things to note on 17 July 2015

Do bring a piece of rag tomorrow and an extra bag as we will be clearing the lockers and class cupboards tomorrow. 

Things to note on 16 Nov 2015

Things to bring tomorrow ( Thinkquest 21)

1. Small bag

2. Water bottle with light snacks

3. Pencil case

4. Storybook

Pls remember to reach school before 7.40a.m.

For those pupils who are not going, please bring your school bags, books for Mother Tongue lessons, storybook, On sponge book (as per normal lessons).

Please remember to submit report books, subject combination and travel declaration forms tomorrow. 

Happy Deepavali and Admin Day tomorrow

Dear all,

Happy Deepavali and do remember that there is no school on 11 November 2015 as it is Admin Day.

Do have a good rest and see you all on Thursday. 

Things to note on 4 Nov 2015

There is no homework.

For the Budding Writers' finalists, please bring your medals and certificates to school tomorrow.

Things to note on 3 November 2015

There is Calculator Workshop abd Swimsafer tomorrow during school curriculum. Please come to school in your school attire and pack your things according to the letter.

For the pupils who are going for the Writing Buddies Award Ceremony, pls note that you have to be at the venue at 4 p.m. for a rehearsal. Light refreshments will be provided.

Things to note

The pupils will be taking their Science paper tomorrow. If they are not feeling well, please ensure they see a doctor and  are covered with a medical certificate.

Today we went through the Science Revision paper and clarified their misconceptions. Do remember to revise their Lower Block science topics. 

Do sleep early!

Science Revision- Taken from post in May 2015

Do let me if there are any mistakes.

Quick recap:

Living Things
1.Livings can grow, respond to changes, die, reproduce, need air, food and water to survive.   
2.Plants can make their own food but animals depend on others for food.

3.Plants and animals can move by themselves but animals can move from place to place by themselves while plants can only move their parts.

4.Some animals lay many eggs at one time to ensure the survival of their species. 

5.Microorganisms are living things that can only be seen under the microscope.
6.The animal groups are mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and fish. (For characteristics, please look at Textbook Pg 46)

      Mammals- outer covering of hair or fur

                      - Give birth to young alive (exceptions are platypus and spiny anteater which lay eggs)

                      - Feed on mother's milk

                      - Dolphins and whales are mammals. Bats are also mammals.  

       Reptiles- Dry skin covered with scales or shells

                    - Breathe through lungs

                     - Lay eggs

                     - Crocodiles, snakes and turtles are reptiles

       Insects - hard outer body covering (exoskeleton)

                   - body divided into 3 parts (head, thorax and abdomen)

                   - A pair of feelers are at the head, 6 legs are at the thorax

                   - Reproduce by laying eggs

      Fish- Outer covering of scales

             - Have fins to swim and gills to breathe

             - Reproduces by laying eggs

             - Exceptions: Guppies are fish that give birth to their young alive

      Birds- Body covering of feathers

               - Feathers keep them warm and help them to fly

               - Has a beak, a pair of wings and a pair of legs

               - reproduce by laying eggs

     Amphibians- live on land and in water

                        - Breathes through moist skin in water and through lungs when on land

                        - Reproduces by laying eggs

     * A spider is not an insect as it has 8 legs unlike an insect which has 6 legs.

      7.Fungi are not plants as they do not make their own food.

      8. Some examples of fungi are mushrooms, bracket fungi, puff balls and mould.

      9. Fungi reproduce by spores. They feed on other living things,which maybe dead or alive, and which they grow on.

     10. Please learn the parts of a mushroom. Spores are found in the gills of mushrooms.

     11. Useful fungi- mushrooms can be eaten. Yeast can be used to make bread

     12. Harmful fungi- Spoil things when fungi grows on them.

     13. Bacteria are microorganisms. They can only be seen under a microscope. They are living things.

      - Useful bacteria- They can be used to make cheese and yoghurt.

     - Harmful bacteria- They can grow on food and spoil them. Some bacteria make us ill.

   

   Materials

  a)Strength – Ability of material to be pulled without breaking or tearing

(b) flexibility- Ability to bend without breaking

(c) Transparency – How much light can pass through

* Transparent materials allows most light to pass through.

*Translucent material allows little or some light to pass through

*Opaque materials allows no light to pass through

(d) Ability to float or sink – Whether the object floats or sinks in water

(e) Whether the materials are waterproof –Whether the material absorbs water

We have gone through in class the various tests on how to test each property.

**Please note to answer why the pupils choose a certain material for an object, they need to state the material selected to make the object + the property of the material + how this property is useful for the function or use of the object.

Matter and its states

1) Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

Pupils have been advised to use these 2 properties to determine if something is matter.

2) Mass is the amount of matter in a body or object. (measured in g or kg)

3) Electronic balance and beam balance can be used to measure mass.

4) Volume is the amount of space that a body occupies. Measured in cubic cm or cubic m or litres

5) An object has to be removed or displaced before another object can take its place.

6) The three states of matter are solids, liquids and gases.

Solids have definite shape and volume. Liquids have definite volume but no definite shapes. Gases do not have definite shapes and volumes. Only gases can be compressed.

7) Small grains of rice, jelly beans are solids as they have definite shapes and volumes, though collectively when poured into a container, they are seen to take the shape of the container.

8) Please learn the parts of a syringe and how to mark and take the readings.

9) Remember to get accurate readings, bring eye level to meniscus or lowest point of water mark to avoid parallax error.

10) Please look through the steps to find the volume of objects that are irregularly shaped

11) Beakers are not a good measurement tool. Measuring cylinders are better and to pick the most suitable equipment for measurement, look at the volume of the object to be measured and the units of measurement of the measuring cylinder to decide.

12) The three states of water- ice (solid), water (liquid), gas (water vapour)

** To attempt questions on matter, the pupils must identify if the question is asking on mass or volume (occupying space). For Object X to take the place of Object Y, Object Y must be removed or displaced first. Please note that water takes up space and not water level (use water level correctly).

Heat

Heat is a form of energy.

- Sources of heat are things that produce heat like Sun, volcano, candles and light bulbs.

- Heat is also produced by friction (when two objects rub against each other)

- Please use higher temperature or lower temperature. Remember not to use "hotter temperature or colder temperature".

- Clinical thermometer is used to measure body temperature.

- Laboratory themometer is used to measure the temperature of objects and substances.

- Please note that heat and temperature are not the same. Heat is a form of energy while temperature is a measurement of how hot or cold something is.

- Heat will always travel from a hotter to a colder place until they reach the same temperature.

- When an object gains heat, its temperature increases.

- When an object loses heat, its temperature decreases,

- Matter expand when it gains heat.

-Matter contracts when it loses heat.

Daily use of expansion and contraction

1.A laboratory thermometer contains a liquid such as mercury or alcohol. When the thermometer is placed in something hot, the liquid gains heat and expands. As it expands, it climbs up the scale.

2.Overhead cables are hung loosely so that they do not snap when they contract in cold weather.

3.Railway tracks have gaps along the rails so that the metal rail will not buckle when it expands on hot days.

Good or Poor conductors of heat

Good conductors of heat allow heat to pass through them easily. They allow heat to pass through them quickly.
Poor conductors of heat do not allow heat to pass through them easily.

Metals are good conductors of heat while glass, plastics, wood, rubber and air are poor conductors of heat.

Interesting facts

1.Woollen jackets trap air around your body. As air and wool are poor conductors of heat, heat produced by your body is not easily lost to the surroundings. Thus, wearing a woollen jacket keeps you warm.

2.Metal is not "cold" by nature. If a metal spoon and plastic spoon are placed in an air-conditioned room, they are at the same temperature. The metal spoon feels colder as it is a good conductor of heat and when you touch it, heat is conducted quickly away from our body, faster than the plastic spoon which is a poor conductor of heat. This makes the metal spoon feel colder than the plastic spoon.

3. Uses of good conductors of heat- to make cooking utensils

4. Uses of poor conductors of heat- To make winter clothing and make containers that keep things warm or cold.

** Please note that for heat, please use the following:

- gain heat from XXXXXX

- lose heat to XXXX

***Lastly if the question asks you to explain why you choose an object over some choices, remember to compare by using comparative or superlative adjectives.

Science Revision- Plant parts

I have done up a summary on the Plant parts to aid your revision in Science.
If you do spot any mistakes or you would like to bring up any points for discussion, please inform me when we are back in school.

Plant and their parts

1. Plants are living things and they are made up of many parts.
2. The parts of a plant are roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. These parts combine to form a system.
3. Each plant part has a function.
4. These parts work together to help the plant make food, grow and reproduce.

Functions of Roots
1. Takes in water and mineral salts from the soil
2. Holds the plant firmly to the ground

Functions of Stem
1. Supports or holds up the branches and leaves to get sunlight
2. Hold the tree upright
3. Carries food, water and mineral salts to all parts of the plants

Function of Leaf
1. Makes food for the plant by trapping sunlight
2. They allow the plant to exchange gases with the surrounding air

Functions of Flower
1. Reproductive structure of a plant that enables the plant to bear fruits and seeds
2. Attract pollinators

Function of fruit
1. Contains and protects the seeds

Function of seed
1. Germinates to produce new plants

Question: Why are the leaves of plants usually spread out?
Answer: They are usually spread out so that they can get as much sunlight as possible to make food for the plant.


Leaves
Leaves make food for the plant by trapping light energy from the Sun.
There are tiny opening openings in the leaf called stomata to help plants take in and give out gases.

*Do learn how to label the parts of a leaf.

Stem
Some plants have stems that grow straight up and they are strong while some plants have weak stems that climb up other plants for support. Some plants creep along the ground.

Therefore, those plants with weak stem will climb higher up the support (if they are present like a straight stick) to support the leaves up to get sunlight to make food.

Some food is stored in the stems of the plants like potato, ginger and sugercane.

Roots
Some roots store food for the plant like carrot, turnip and sweet potato.

Though it is true that roots of most plants grow underground, some plants do have roots that grow above the ground to get more oxygen like orchid, mangroves.

Interesting facts:
Some red or purple leaves do contain chlorophyll (the green pigment in leaves that aids photosynthesis). It's just that they contain a higher percentage of other plant pigments which masks the small percentage of chlorophyll and cause them to appear red or purple.

Things to note

Tomorrow is the pupils' Mother Tongue paper. Please ensure you are covered with a medical certificate if you are feeling unwell and will be absent from the paper.

Do revise and sleep early. 😊

Thing to note on 27 Oct 2015

Tomorrow the pupils will be taking their Math examination. Please remember to take their mathematical set( protractor and set-squares) to school.

Things to note

Things to note on 27 October 2015

Tomorrow is their English SA2 Paper 2. Please revise by going through their Stellar worksheets from Term 1- 4, worksheets in file, Casco. 

You may use the MConline to go through the grammar rules.

If you are feeling unwell, you must be covered by a medical certificate and pass to me when you are back in school.

Do sleep early. 

Answers for Math WS

Here are the answers for the Math WS. 

You may mark the worksheets or ask your parents to mark them. Do take them to school tomorrow.

Science plant models

Here's sharing some of the creative plant models completed by your classmates. 

Homework on 23 October 2015

Homework on 23 October 2015

1) English Test 8 (Only for those who did not complete it in class)
2) Math WS on Multiplication and Fractions have been posted on the blog

Things to note:
A letter on Swimsafer was handed out to the pupils.
A letter on the time slot for pupils opting to take the Vocaliser test was also handed out.

English Revision
1) Remember to go through Stellar Units from Term 1 to Term 4
2) Revise Casco especially pages at the back of the book where the phrasal verbs, idioms are
3) Go through P3/4 Grammar in MConline to reinforce the grammar rules learnt
4) Attempt the exercises in Casco as revision

Math worksheets on Multiplication and Fractions

Math Revision

As we went through Math revision yesterday, the pupils are still not accurate in their multiplication and fractions calculations.

I am posting 3 worksheets on them and will post the answers tomorrow.

Do download them and attempt the questions. If you do not have a printer, you may copy the questions on your foolscap. Please bring the worksheets on Monday.

As explained to the pupils, usually questions involving these calculations are part of questions and if their algorithm is wrong, it will affect the rest of the equations and a wrong answer will be attained, thus it is important that they get these algorithms correct.

Revision for Science (P3 Topics - Diversity, Materials, Life Cycles and Magnets)

Revision for Science (P3 topics) - Taken from P3E Blog and updated

Diversity
1. State the characteristics of living things.
2. State 2 differences between plants and animals.
3. Why do living things reproduce?
4. What are microorganisms?
5. What are the animal groups? State their characteristics.
6. Name 2 types of fungi.
7. How do fungi reproduce?
8. How do fungi obtain their food?
9. State 2 non-flowering plants. How do non-flowering plants reproduce?
10. There are 3 parts of an insect's body. Name the 3 parts. Which part can you find the insect's legs and wings?
11. A whale is a fish. Is this statement correct. Explain your answer.
12. A spider is an insect. Is this statement correct. Explain your answer.
13. Draw a mushroom and label its parts. Circle the part where the spores are found.
14. How are bacteria harmful or useful to us? List them.

*Please note that plants cannot move from place to place by themselves while animals can move from place to place by themselves. However, plants can move by themselves. An example is that they move towards sunlight.

Materials
1. What are the properties of materials? State how each property can be tested.

* In answering questions on materials, especially on choosing the right material to make an object, we must know the properties of the material and the use (function) of the object. We must be able to relate the properties of materials to the uses of the objects.

Interactions :Magnets
1. Name 2 metals that magnets can be made from.
*Hint: Remember Ironman and Superman (Man of Steel)  :)
2. Complete the sentences.
(i) A magnet can attract _______________  materials.
(ii) Some examples of magnetic materials are ________, ________, __________, ___________.
(iii) A magnet has _______ poles. They are the ______________ and _____________.
(iv) A freely suspended magnet rests in ____________ direction.
(v) Like poles ___________.
(vi) Unlike poles ______________.
3. List three ways for a magnet to lose its magnetic strength.
4. Name the 2 methods to make magnets.
5. In each method mentioned in Q4, how can the magnet be made stronger?
6. How can we tell if an object is a magnet or a magnetic material?
7. Larger magnets are always stronger that smaller magnets. Is this statement true? Explain.
8. Describe 2 ways where we can compare which magnet is stronger.

*Magnets are used in everyday objects like fridge, compass, credit cards and many more.
Please note: Like poles attract when facing each other. Unlike poles attract when facing each other.

Life cycles
1. Why are life cycles important?
2. Why are the eggs of a frog covered with a jelly-like covering?
3. Where are the eggs of a cockroach laid in?
4. List the differences between a cockroach nymph and an adult cockroach.
5. Where are the eggs of a grasshopper found?
6. At which stage, does the young of a butterfly stop eating?
7. How do the mosquito larvae and pupae breathe?
8. Which stages of the mosquito life cycle are spent in water?
9. What type of water are the eggs of the mosquito laid in?
10. Which stage of the grasshopper life cycle is most harmful to the farmers? Why?
11. Which stage of the mosquito life cycle most difficult to kill? Why?
12. Why are the eggs of the butterfly laid on leaves?
13. Name 2 differences between the life cycle of a cockroach and the life cycle of a butterfly.
14. List the differences between the tadpole (young of a frog) and the adult frog.
15. Why do some animals lay so many eggs at one time?

* Please take note that the chick looks like the adult chicken, similar to the grasshopper/ cockroach nymphs which also look like their adults.
** The nymphs of grasshopper and cockroach moults and the larvaes of butterfly, mosquito and beetle moults too.


Do test yourselves on these questions as you go about your revision.
If you do spot any errors, do inform me when I see you on Friday. Have fun revising.

Online assignments (Day 3)

Dear all,

I have assigned another 1 Math assignment via McOnline and 3 short Science MCQ exercises (Cycles, Digestive Systems and Human Systems). I noticed that some of you have not attempted the previous exercises that I have assigned. Please do so.

Online assignments (Days 1 & 2)

Online assignments (Days 1 & 2)

The following assignments have been assigned to you:
1) Math SA2 (1) Section A
2) Math Challenging Questions
3) 2 EL Graphic Stimulus Exercises
4) MCQ Science Exercise on Diversity

Things to note on 16 October 2015

Things to note on 16 October 2015

Due to PSLE marking, the pupils will not be coming to school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I have given them 1 Science and 1 Math Revision Paper to complete. I have also advised pupils to attempt the exercises in Casco to broaden their vocabulary and reinforce grammar rules. 

I will be assigning online tasks soon. Please look out for them via this blog.

Today, I tested the pupils some questions from the Science topics (lower block)- Diversity and Cycles. Some of them have forgotten the characteristics of certain animal groups and when I went through the open-ended questions in their revision paper, some have forgotten how to answer the question on why they choose (or not) a certain material for a given object. Pupils must remember they must state the state the property of the material and how it suits or does not suit the function of the object. 

They have been reminded to distinguish between the terms "materials" and "objects". 

Things to note on 15 October 2015

Things to note for 15 October 2015

Today we went through what pupils need to pay attention for Reading Aloud and Stimulus-based conversation for their EL oral examination tomorrow. Please note that the examination will take place after school tomorrow. They have been shown exemplars on how to answer questions in Stimulus-based conversations. They may go to Mconline and use the Oral Buddy for revision or refer to their Listening Comprehension.

It is not compulsory to complete the Math Revision paper 3 but if you have time, you may attempt the questions in them.

If you are absent, please be covered with a medical certificate.

Do sleep early and see you tomorrow.

Things to note on 14 October 2015

Things to note on 14 October 2015

1) Math Revision Paper 2
2) Math Revision Paper 3 (You may wish to complete it if you are taking a break from studying for your MT Oral. It is not compulsory to complete.)
3) The pupils' Science files were returned to them for revision,
4) There is MT oral examination after school tomorrow. Please revise for it and if you are absent, your absence must be covered with a medical certificate.
5) There is Art Lesson- Batik Painting tomorrow. Please bring the necessary, like aprons tomorrow.

Homework on 13 October 2015

Homework on 13 October 2015

1) Math WS (2 Questions on Area and Perimeter)
2) Math Revision Paper 1 (Not compulsory to complete)

Tomorrow there are MT examinations. Please revise for them and if you are feeling unwell, please remember to be covered by medical certificate.

Things to note:
- Today, the pupils took their Math files and WB home for revision.

- A letter on the purchase of calculators and workshop was given to the pupils. Please refer to the letter on the model that the pupils can use. They are strongly encouraged to purchase the calculator and attend the workshop. If in doubt, the pupils may bring their existing scientific calculators for me to check.

Have a good rest.

Things to note on 12 October 2015

Things to note on 12 October 2015

There is no homework today. However, the pupils were given a Math Revision Paper to bring home in case they need a break from their studying of composition writing. They may complete Sections B and C. It is not mandatory to complete them.

I have returned 3 EL revision papers and went through the answers with them. Pupils have been asked to file them into their EL files.

Composition Writing
1. Pupils must remember to write according to the theme and use at least 1 picture. I have reminded the pupils to highlight the theme and circle the pictures that they are using.

2. The bulk of the content must focus on the theme. Pupils have been advised to write in "1st party" - "I" if the theme indicates "you".

3. We went through what constitutes good content in a composition. The ideas must be interesting, details relevant and well linked. Logical ideas, too.

4. We went through the common mistakes in language among the pupils. Appropriate uses of vocabulary, punctuation, tenses, paragraphing, contractions are important.

5. Try not to write the events as a dream unless the theme is about a nightmare or a dream and not to use "inner voice/ devil/ angel in my mind" in your story. I have advised them to use "I was in a dilemma. I wondered, "Should I XXXXXX or XXXX?"

6. I went through the various introductions and conclusions that they can use in their compositions.
Remember that the conclusion must be reasonable and believable.

7. Ensure that your handwriting is neat and legible.

Listening comprehension
1. Listen carefully and check answers against second reading.
2. Read instructions especially for note-taking, if they require one-word answer or short answer.
3. Be considerate and be as quiet as possible in the course of the examination.


If a pupil is feeling unwell, please ensure the pupil is covered with a medical certificate (MC).

Lastly, pack your necessary stationery and sleep early.

I'll see you tomorrow. :O)

Science- Plant models

Here are some pictures of the class pupils' plant models. They are indeed creative. There are many more beautiful models and I am heartened to see how creative the pupils are.

Homework on 8 October 2015

1) Science Revision Paper section B

2) Math Corrections for Area and Perimeter

3) Math Review 7

Things to note:

1) Happy Children's Day to all! I hope all of you have fun today. I definitely did! 

2) Congratulations to the class representative for the inter-class Spelling Bee. She emerged as the winner. Well done!

3) Today, their Listening Comprehension books were returned to them. Pupils are advised to use the book and MConline for oral practices. Overall, when we went through the last practice for LC today, the pupils were more focused during the exercise. 

Again do remember to read the instructions especially for the note-taking section, as to whether they are asking for one-word answer or short answers.

Rest well and I'll see all of you on Monday.

Homework on 7 October 2015

1) EL revision paper 4 

2) Math revision 2 (section B and C)

3) Vitamindz Open-minded qns

Things to note:

A letter was given on the Oral examinations.

Things to note on 6 October 2015

There is no homework today.

School will resume in the morning tomorrow.

Have a good rest tonight.

Question to ponder- Real- life examples of tessellation

What is the name of the pattern commonly used in the design of clothes?

Homework on 5 October 2015

1) EL Revision Paper 6

2) Math Tessellation (complete) 

3) Math WS (2 digit multiply by 2 digit)

Things to note

1) Pupils have been making many mistakes when they are multiplying a 2-digit number by another 2-digit number, hence the revision worksheet. 

2) Again, during Listening Comprehension Practice Exercise, some pupils have been observed not to check their work when the narrator is repeating the passage or question a second time. I have advised them to ensure they check their answers against the second narration. I have also advised them against "clicking" their pens unnecessarily in the midst of the examination. 

3) Sign spelling books

Homework on 2 October 2015

1) Math CA2 Parallel Questions WS

2) Vitamindz Human Systems McQ

3) Science Revision Paper Section A

4) Sign EL Companion Booklet and Stellar WS

Things to note:

1) Composition files were returned to them for revision. 

 

Homework on 1 Oct 2015

1) Tessellation WS

2) Complete Science WB pg 25 (reminder)

Things to note:

The learning journey to Botanic Gardens on 5 Oct 2015 for the 7 pupils is cancelled. A letter will be issued soon. 

Homework on 30 September 2015

DHomework on 30 September 2015

1) EL Revision Paper T4R1
2) Symmetry WS (1 page)
3) Science WB Pg 25
4) Pls sign Rats Nest LS.

Things to note:
1) Your groups via the Social Learning Wall in McOnline have been created. Happy working on your models for the digestive system. Do not buy another materials, rather source for them at home.
2) Tomorrow, do remember that school is in the afternoon. Be at the hall at 12.20 p.m.

3) The examination SA2 schedule has been distributed and I have gone through the components with the pupils.

Do take care!

Homework on 29 Sept 2015

Homework on 29 Sept 2015

1) Math WB Area and Perimeter 5 and 6

2) Check answers for Math WB WS on Area and Perimeter- Challenging questions and problem solving

3) Sign Science consent forms

Things to note:

1) Homebased Learning pack for Day 1 and 2 were issued to the class pupils today. Pupils will be instructed to complete the WS in event of future school closures in case of haze. Pupils are not to do them yet.

2) A letter on the homebased learning was given to pupils today.

3) On the topic of Area and Perimeter,

pupils need to pay attention to the units for area and perimeter. They have to be familiar with the words like "margin", "path" and decide if they are asked to calculate area or perimeter.

Homework on 28 September 2015

1) Mcq corrections for Science Vitamindz

2) Comprehension for Companion Booklet 11

3) EL composition on Responsibility (hand in on Wednesday)

Things to note:

Today we went through Stimulus-based conversation. We went through the steps on the conversation.

Step 1: Answer the question that examiner asks

Step 2: Justify your answer (explain)

Step 3: Elaborate your answer by offering examples or personal experiences

Step 4: Share your opinions

Step 5: Conclude by answering the question again to cue the teacher that you have completed answering the question.

  

Online assignments via MConline on 25 September 2015

Things to note:

(1) There are 2 Science assignments on the topic of Plants systems and 1 Math Revision Practice assigned via MConline. Please go into MConline to complete the assignments.

(2) There will be no supplementary lesson today.

School closure on 25 September due to haze

Dear parents,

MOE has issued a Press Release that primary and secondary schools will close tomorrow due to the worsening haze situation.  Parents who are unable to make care arrangement can send their children to school. Teachers  and Student Care Centre staff will supervise them.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/schools-to-close-on/2147982.html

(Sent from Channel NewsAsia Android app.)

In the meantime, please take care.

I will be posting some online learning packages and assignments tomorrow. Do look out for them.

*The visit to Henry Park Primary School for selected pupils tomorrow is also cancelled.

Homework on 22 Sept 2015

1)English Test Paper 6

Things to note:
1) Consent forms for supplementary (whole class) class lessons were given out today. Main focus will be preparing the pupils for their upcoming oral examinations.
Feedback from SA1 oral examinations:
Reading aloud: Too fast when reading passage, not "sounding" out the end sounds of words, monotonous
Stimulus-based conversation:
Pupils tend to answer the question that is put forth to them and fail to elaborate by sharing their own opinions or experiences based on the theme of the question or pictures provided. Hesitant sharing.

Swimsafer lesson tomorrow- ELDDS

Please note the following:

(1) For pupils who are in the ELDDS CCA, please go for your CCA tomorrow as you were informed last week on your rehearsals for your upcoming performance.

SwimSafer lesson conducted tomorrow - Chinese Dance

Please note the following:

(1) For pupils who are in the Chinese Dance CCA, please go for your CCA tomorrow as you were informed last week on the final selection and costume fittings for CCA.

Homework on 21 Sep 2015

Homework on 21 Sept 2015

1) Book review (Hand in on Friday)
2) Math online assignment (To complete by Wednesday
3) Sign English Writing HA

Things to note
1) Spelling list was given out today.
2) Swimsafer lesson will be conducted tomorrow. I am checking if pupils in ELDDS and Chinese Dance need to attend. Will update once I have news.

Homework on 17 September 2015

Homework on 17 September 2015

1) Math WB pgs 97-100 (may complete whole practice)
2) Fan-math unit 10.1 Area and Perimeter
3) Science Vitamindz check-in knowledge and MCQ (Plant systems)

I hope all of you enjoyed the sundaes today. Do take care of yourselves especially in this hazy weather conditions and I will see you on Monday.

Homework on 16 September 2015

Homework on 16 September 2015

1. Science Review WS on Plant Systems
2. Science WB Pg 19
3. Math WB Pgs 93-96 (if uncompleted in class)
4. Stellar Learning Sheets (Complete - excluding pg 15)

Things to note:
(i) Swimsafer lesson which is to be conducted tomorrow is cancelled due to the haze situation.
(ii) I have spoken to the class pupils on the need for teamwork and empathy.
(iii) This week, we have conducted  Spelling Bee and today, we have selected one pupil to represent our class in the inter-class Spelling Bee competition. Eventually, I hope all of them will nurture an interest in Spelling.
(iv) I have requested for pupils to bring empty plastic bottles (if they already have them at home) to school tomorrow to conduct Science experiments on observing roots and stems- on how water is transported to the other parts of the plants.
(v) Please remember to bring foolscap tomorrow.

Homework on 15 Sep 2015

Homework on 15 Sep 2015

1) EL revision paper R5
2) Sign Symmetry Math practice

Things to note:
A letter on school hours during PSLE is given out.
The prefects who were given the SPCA consent forms, please wait till tomorrow for my confirmation on Swimsafer.

Things to note for September School Holidays

Dear all,

Online assignments via MConline have been assigned.
Please clear the assignments.

(1) Math: 2 Revision Practices (about 8-10 questions each practice)
(2) English: 4 Editing Exercises (One of the weaknesses noticed from EL CA2 paper- Spelling)
     Through such exercises, they are exposed to more commonly used words in Primary 4 and in
     doing so, they will learn the correct spelling of such words (may not be found in Stellar).
(3) Science Learning package on Plant systems
We have already gone through the main learning points in the topic of Plant systems. With this learning package, the pupils can reinforce the concepts learnt before we return to school in Term 4.

Thank you!

Dear parents and pupils of 4 Exemplary,

Today, the school held a celebration for the teachers- Teachers' Day Celebration.

I would like to thank all pupils and parents who have given me gifts and I would like to say that I am thankful to be teaching this group of pupils too. They have been very motivated, are always willing to try new things with me and they really are very endearing to me.

In the afternoon, the inter-class volleyball competition was held and the girls came in second. WELL DONE!👍 I am aware that there were tears shed and conflicts arose during the course of the competitions. I will resolve them when school reopens. ( I was in a meeting when the competitions were held.)Having said this, I would like the pupils in 4 Exemplary gradually becoming more open to take up new challenges, be it academic or sports pursuits, to step out of their comfort zone and enjoy themselves in these pursuits . When I encourage the pupils to join inter-class competitions as a team, I  hope that they will appreciate teamwork and learn that at times, they need to consider the feelings of one another before making decisions, which I place more importance than winning. I truly believe that we learn better as a class.

Have a good rest and I will assign online tasks soon!☺ Remember the 5 questions on Science. I will go through the definitions on the words on Monday and please learn the words on the Spelling Bee list.

Then I will remember this,🍨! ;p

All of you have worked hard for CA2s. Do recharge during this school holidays and let's work together for SA2s.

Enjoy your school holidays and I will see you when school reopens.

Homework on 3 Sep 2015

Homework on 3 Sep 2015

1) Vocabulary- find definitions of 10 assigned words on spelling bee list

Things to note
1) CA2 Papers have been retured to pupils. Dear parents, please sign and return them tomorrow.
2) Science package on plant systems will only be assigned tomorrow.

Homework on 1 Sep 2015

Homework on 1 Sep 2015

1) Math WB pg 109-112

You may go to MConline and access P4 Math on Symmetry to reinforce the introduce on line of symmetries and symmetric figures.

Things to note on 31 Aug 2015

Things to note on 31st August 2015

There is no homework today. Please drink lots of water and rest well. There is Swimsafer tomorrow.
Please remember to bring all the files, Casco, Math WB (4B) and Fan-math back to school tomorrow.

ELDDS members and Botanic Gardens Trip

Attention to ELDDS members in 4 Exemplary,

I have checked with the teacher-in- charge and she has requested that all of you attend ELDDS training on Monday. Thus please ask your parents to sign the second consent form and return to me on Monday. You will going to Botanic Gardens with other classes in Term 4.

Other notes on Science - Light

Uses of reflection

Reflectors on bicycles reflect light from the vehicles.In this way, drivers are able to see the cyclists on the roads. Reflectors can also be found on jogging shoes.

A mirror reflects light. Mirror can be arranged to create a path for light to help us see things that are out of our sight range. A mirror is not a source of light as it does not give off light. We can see our reflection in the mirror because the light from our surroundings falls on our body and is reflected on
to the mirror. The mirror with its smooth surface then reflects the light into our eyes.

The amount of light passing through a material or object can be measured using  light sensor connected to a datalogger.

Notes for Science topic: Light

Light

 

1) Light is a form of energy.
2) Light must be present for us to see. Without light, we cannot see. Thus we cannot see in the dark.
3) Objects that give off light are known as sources of light. There are two types, natural and artificial sources of light.
4) The Sun is our main source of light during the day.
5) The moon is not a source of light.
6) The moon looks bright at night because it reflects light from the Sun.
7) We can see sources of light because they give off light.
8) We can see objects that do not give off light when there is light shining on them. The light is then reflected from the object and enters our eyes.
9) We can see through an object clearly if it allows most of the light to pass through it. It is a transparent material.
10) We cannot see an object clearly if it allows only some light to pass through it. It is a translucent material.
11) We cannot see through an object at all if it does not allow any light to pass through it. It is known as an opaque material.
12) A shadow is formed when light is blocked by an opaque object.

 

SHADOW

- Refer to concept map on light and shadows
(I) How to make a shadow bigger
(II) How to make a shadow smaller
(III) What is sharpness?
(IV) What affects the shapes of shadows?

When drawing light paths, please use rulers and make sure the light paths touch the objects and eyes and when necessary they meet at the same point.

For shadows, pls colour the shadows with pencil.

Please remember the KEY words BIG & BLUR and SMALL & SHARP for shadows.

Please refer to pages 26 and 27 of your textbook for a summary of both chapters on Light and Heat.

Answers for Science Process Skills

Worksheet 7

2. If he switches the lights on, the light will be reflected from his body to someone's eyes, thus people will know that someone is inside.

3. As opaque objects do not allow any light to pass through, people cannot see through the opaque mask, so they cannot identify him.

4. His vision will not improve. Sunglasses allow less light to pass through and into his eyes.

5. A light sensor was installed in the toy car.

Things to note on 26 August 2015

Please revise your work for Mother Tongue examination tomorrow and rest early.

Do remember to bring your Science revision paper given out today to go through the answers tomorrow.

Things to note on 25 August 2015

Things to note on 25 August 2015

There is no homework today.

Today I went through a summary of the topics and the key areas that they need to take note of when attempting the Math examination tomorrow.

Whole numbers
(i) Pupils need to read the questions carefully especially when the questions uses words like "___ tens", "____ hundreds" in their question.
(ii) Pupils need to revise the key terms like place value, value, "stands for".
(iii) Pupils need to read questions carefully especially questions stating "the missing number number or missing digit is".
(iv) They must be familiar with terms like product, quotient, remainders.
(v) We went through how to derive the largest possible number and smallest possible number when the number is rounded off to the nearest tens, hundreds or thousands etc.

Time
Pupils must remember to draw timelines for questions relating to time.
For 24 hour clock format, there are only 4 digits and 12 p.m. is 1200 and 12 a.m. is 0000 or 2400.
Pupils must remember not to add time with duration.

Decimals
Pupils must be familiar with tenths, hundredths and thousandths.
Pupils must remember how to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
They must know how to list the values on number lines.

Fractions
Pupils must remember to leave answers for fractions in simplest form unless otherwise stated.
They must decide if the problem sum is a plain measurement questions or fraction of a set question.

Heuristics questions (Fan-math)
Pupils have been advised to go through the questions in Fan-math especially the questions on  model drawing (transfer questions).

They have been asked to draw models especially if the question requires them to compare among three or more objects, if the questions states "twice / three times as many as etc" and for questions which states "sharing or after Person X gives XX to Person Y". Reason being is that by drawing model, the problem should become clearer to solve. Without models, the pupils tend to miss out on certain units to be labelled.

There are other topics like Angles, Squares and Rectangle etc (refer to CA2 schedule) to be tested and as mentioned, they were briefed on what to take note on all the topics today.

Most importantly, the pupils need to read all questions carefully and remember to show all equations and workings. I have mentioned to them that for Math, there really is no shortcut to achieving good marks in this subject. Accuracy is most important.

Have a good rest today and remember to bring all necessary Mathematical instruments/ equipment to school.  :O)

Things to note - 24 August 2015

Things to note on 24 August 2015

(1) There is no homework today.

(2) Pupils, please revise Stellar Learning Sheets (from Term 1 to Term 3) and learn the vocabulry             used in the passages.

      Do go through all worksheets in the English files.

      Do make use of MConline and go through the Grammar rules in English Grammar Primary 3/4.

      Do revise the rules used in synthesis.

      Do go through Casco Pgs 308 - 344.

      You may wish to attempt some of the Grammar and Vocabulary MCQ Practices in Casco at home       and self- mark.

When attempting the English paper, please ensure you check through the spelling of the words especially if the words are already present in the given sentences and passage. Pay extra attention to the questions and read them carefully.

In class today, we have gone through the vocabulary used in the Stellar passages in Term 3, subject- verb agreement, synthesis and how to answer comprehension questions. Remember to write neatly and show all necessary punctuation. Please write your alphabets clearly. Lastly, remember to check through your paper carefully and with focus. 

If you are feeling unwell on the days when you have the CAs (continual assessments), please ensure you are covered by a medical certificate. 

Do have a early rest tonight! :O) And yes, please pack your pencil case and ensure you bring all necessary stationery. :P

     

Homework on 19 Aug 2015

(1) EL revision paper 5
(2) Math Revision paper

Things to note:
There is no school on Thursday and Friday for P4 pupils.

Homework on 18 Aug 2015

(1) Science revision paper 2
(2) Casco Vocab MCQ Test 7 and 8 (can self mark at home)

Video on Light- Shadows

Dear all,

Please watch the following Youtube video to reinforce concepts learnt in the topic of Light- Shadows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nwK78F_4eA

(Science - Light - Shadow - Advanced - English)

Homework on 17 Aug 2015

(1) Math Revision Paper 3
(2) Fan-math corrections

Homework on 14 Aug 2015

(1) Science revision paper
(2) English revision paper
(3) 4 Math questions

Homework on 13 Aug 2015

(1) Corrections for Math Revision Papers (Pls bring back to class tomorrow)
(2) 4 Science Worksheets

Homework on 12 Aug 2015

1) Science Process Skills pgs 4-8

Class photo-taking on 12 Aug 2015

Please note that there is class photo-taking tomorrow. Pupils are to turn up in school inform tomorrow. For prefects, please wear your tie and badge

If there is PE lesson tomorrow, please place your PE tshirt in your bag.

Homework on 11 Aug 2015

(1) Math revision Paper T3R2 (Complete sections B and C)
2) Science WS on Fair test
3) Parents pls sign on Math Review 5

Things to note

Fair test
Independent variable is the factor or variable that we change in an experiment to test if they can affect the results of the experiment.

Dependent variable is the variable that we usually measure or it is the result that we look at the end of the experiment.

Usually for fair test, we will only change one independent variable. All other variables should remain the same.

For example of the aim of the experiment is to test if the type of soil affect the growth of the plant.

The only factor that changes (independent variable) is the type of soil. All other factors like amount of soil, type of plant etc must remain the same.
The results that we measure in both experiments is the growth of the plant and this is known as the dependent variable.

Data analysis (Graphs)

Please study the 2 axes of the graph carefully. Do draw dotted straight lines to read off the values as represented by the graphs. Remember to state units when necessary.

Answers for Fair Test WS
1) Presence of water(independent variable) and if seeds will germinate (dependent variable)
2) Amount of light (independent variable) and survival of fishes (dependent variable)
3) Change in temperature (independent variable) and rate of evaporation (dependent variable)
4) Presence of fertiliser (independent variable) and growth of flowering plant (dependent variable)
5) Material of parachute (independent variable) and distance the parachut takes to fall to the ground(dependent variable)
6) Presence of sunlight (independent variable) and growth of plant( dependent variable)
7) Surface area of leaves (independent variable) and amount of oxygen given out during photosynthesis (dependent variable)
8) Materials (independent variable) and Amount of light that passes through (dependent variable)
9) Type of soil (independent variable) and growth of plant (dependent variable)
10) Change in weights (independent variable) and how much an elastic band stretches
11) Height of ramp is the independent variable and the distance travelled by the car (independent variable). Only height of ramp can change.

Variable 1 and 2: Any 2 as stated below-
Length of ramp, material of ramp, size of toy car, type of toy car, material of toy car.

12) Variables that must be kept constant: Thickness of filter, material of filter, type of water plant

Independent variable for this experiment is the colour of filter and dependent variable is the number of bubbles given out.

13) *do not do the question on dissolved carbon dioxide

14) Variables that should be kept constant: Amount of fertiliser and type of soil.

National Day celebrations

Dear all,

Here's wishing you a happy National Day. Do remember to revise for your upcoming Science Process Skills test (Data Graph and Fair Test). For Fair test, do go through the worksheets given in Semester 1.

Here are some pictures on today's celebration.

Homework on 5 August 2015

1) Corrections for Decimals 2

Dear parents, please sign it.

2) 3 Science WS- 2 Mental Science on Light and 1 Review Exercise on Light

All work to be handed in on Tuesday (including Decimals 2).

Things to note:

Answers for Science WS on Graphs (Process Skills)

Question 8. 

(a) The temperature of the water is decreasing.

(b) Ah Seng added some tap water/ cold water or ice into boiling water.

Question 9:

(i) 6g per m2

(ii) When more than 6g of fertiliser was added for every m2, the weight of the vegetables collected decreased.

Question 10:

(a) Curve X. The mass of the seed leaf decreases as the stored food is used up for germination.

(b) The seed will still grow as the seed leaf would provide food for the germination of seed.

(c) The seedling made its own food as from Day 8 onwards as the seedling would have developed green leaves.

Here is a picture on the pupils constructing Lego- Building SG:

Here's wishing all of you a Happy National Day and see you all tomorrow!

Homework on 4 Aug 2015

1) EL revision paper T3R3

Things to note:

1)The pupils will be taking a Math Performance task this week. They have been informed since Monday to revise the following topics, Angles, Time, Perpendicular and Parallel Lines and Area and Perimeter. There is no weighting for this test.
2) Today, the pupils were given 3 quizzes on Math (Fractions and Decimals).

Commonly made errors:
(I) Did not read questions properly especially questions that requested them to round off their answers to nearest tenths, hundredths or etc. Thus the pupils detived the correct answers based on algorithm but they did not round off their answers.
(II) Some pupils are not able to convert "words" to decimals accurately. For example, 12 tenths= 1.2
(III) Some pupils are having problems understanding word problems involving fractions. As explained to them, they must decide if the question is purely a normal "measurement" question or "fraction of a set" question.

Homework on 3 August 2015

1) Math review 5( for pupils who have not completed it in class)
2) EL learning sheet ls 1.1 and 1.2 (What is a tsunami?)
3) Parents, pls sign Decimals (1).

Math Olympiad training on 3 Aug 2015

Pupils in Math Olympiad enrichment, please take note that there is Math Olympiad training tomorrow from 2p.m. to 4 p.m.

Things to note on 29 July 2015

Things to note on 29 July 2015

Dear parents, you may refer to another blog at http://p4qifagomalacca2015.blogspot.sg/
for information on what to pack for the pupils going on the Malacca trip.

I will try to update the blog with photographs and descriptions in a timely manner, subject to
availability of coverage in Malacca.

Do remind pupils to sleep early tonight. :O)

Homework on 28 July 2015

1) Math Wb pgs 63-68 ( Decimals 2)

Homework on 23 July 2015

Homework on 23 July 2015

1) Science Vitamindz - do all MCQs and pg 6, 12a and 12b
2) Learn about Present and Past Perfect tense via MConline Gramar

Things to note:
An informational letter on Homebased learning was given to the pupils today.

Saturday is Qifa Carnival. Hope to see all of you there. :)

Things to note for Math

Decimals - Mathematics

Weaknesses
(1)Rounding off
Pupils tend to forget that when they are requested to round off to nearest tenths, they are required to write their answers to 1 decimal place even if the digit in tenths is "0".
For example, 1.95 rounded off to nearest tenths is 2.0. Not 2.
For example, 1.998 rounded off to nearest hundredths is 2.00. Not 2 or 2.0.

They need to read carefully what they are requested to round off their decimals to.

(2) For money, pupils must remember to leave their answers with 2 decimal answers , unless it's a whole number. Like $2.80, not $2.8.

(3) In long division, some pupils wrote their answers as 0.56R3. They must not leave their answers as such. They have been reminded to add .0 to the dividend to obtain the quotient.

If the pupils is requested to round off their quotient to nearest tenths, they only need to work up to the hundredths.

Homework on 22 July 2015

(1) Math Revision Paper T3R1
Please complete the paper with all necessary workings reflected.

Things to note:
For pupils going on Malacca Trip, pls pass your passport and other supporting documents to Ms Nurul at General Office.
For Singaporeans, pls bring passport.
For PRs, pls bring passport and reentry permit.
For foreigners, pls bring passport, student pass, VISAs (if necessary).

Question to ponder:
Science-
Does clear glass always allow more light to pass through them as compared to clear plastic?

Homework on 21 July 2015

1) Complete Science Process Skills Ws- the other questions

Homework on 20 July 2015

(1) English Revision Paper T3R2

Homework on 16 July 2015

Homework on 16 July 2015

(1) Composition on Deaflympics
Please staple composition, question paper and research together in this order.
(2) Fan-math units 8.1,9.1 and 9.2. Many of them have completed the unit practices but I have requested them to check through their algorithms and models again to minimise errors before they are marked.

Things to note:
Today I shared with the class that 3 of their classmates' essays were published in a small booklet entitled "Creative Story Writing Competition 2015- Staedtler". Some time back, their essays were submitted for the competition.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 3 pupils!  The booklet came together with the YG magazine, July edition.
Let's continue to interest 4 Exemplary pupils in writing!

I also shared a video on the past events and activities that the class has participated in. As many activities will be taking place in the coming weeks, I hope all pupils will stay healthy, resilient and that they will always find learning joyful.

Lastly, here's wishing all Muslim pupils a Happy Hari Raya Puasa!

A surprise tomorrow!

I have good news to share tomorrow! What is it?

;p

Homework on 15 July 2015

(1) Science Process Skills (Energy) pgs 2 and 3

Things to note:
Pupils were given their Science file to keep their semester 1 worksheets at home. Pls bring the empty file back tomorrow.

Congratulations to the pupils who received their Math Olympiad ceritificates today. Well done!

Homework on 14 July 2015

1) Math WS 4 Decimals and Math WS on Division
2) Research on Deaflympics. To bring to school tomorrow.
3) Companion Booklet 8 Comprehension

Homework on 13 July 2015

1) Science package on Light- what type of objects can light pass through?
2) 4 Math online tasks on Decimals via MConline. (To complete by Wednesday)

Homework on 10 July 2015

Homework on 10 July 2015

1) Science Process Skills WS
- try Questions 1 and 2 (Interpretation of Graph)

Things to note:
1) CA2 Schedule has been distributed to pupils
2) Today is kNOw Cleaners Day. The pupils really put in their efforts in cleaning their classroom. Some of them even volunteered to get the mop to clean the wet floor.

I hope that through this short yet meaningful activity, the pupils of 4 Exemplary appreciate the hard work put in by the school cleaners and even their family members at home.

Have a restful weekend. :)

Homework on 9 July 2015

1) Math Wb pg 25-30, 33-34

Things to note
Please bring rags and pails (for selected pupils) to school for No Cleaners Day tomorrow.

Homework on 8 July 2015

Homework on 8 July 2015

1) Science WS 2b and WS 3
2) English stellar "Statues" LS 8.1

Homework on 7 July 2015

Homework on 7 July 2015

1) Math TB addition of decimals

Homework on 6 July 2015

1) Science Vitamindz Check-in knowledge
2) Math WB pg 31-32(if uncompleted in class)
3) Pupils, pls check if your parents are coming for the Malacca briefing

Things to note:
1) Today we went through Converting Fractions to decimals and vice versa
2) Semester 2 Science topics are Light and Systems(Plant and Digestive)

Homework on 3 July 2015

Homework on 3 July 2015

1) Math WS on decimals
2) Science WS-concept cartoon on Light
3) Math TB pg 28-31 Rounding of decimals

Things to note:
The pupils have taken their Semester 1 Math and English worksheets. Please keep them at home for revision for year-end examinations. Do bring the files back to school to file the worksheets for this new term.

Have a good weekend!

Homework on 2 July 2015

Homework on 2 July 2015

1) Math TB Pgs 20-26
2) English Revision Paper (if uncompleted)
3) Individual research on sport idol
- As the theme for first English Stellar is in Sports Day, they were tasked to research on a sport person that they admire. They will collate their research in groups and present in class. The purpose of this activity to help them to build their knowledge and schema on topics relating to sports and sportsmanship.
4) Science online learning package on MConline - Light travels in straight lines


Things to note:
The pupils learnt the following in their Science Lesson on Wednesday:
(1) There are various sources of light- natural and artificial.
(2) We can see objects only when there is light.
(3) We can see objects because they are either sources of light or the objects reflect the light from the light source.
(4) They learnt how to draw the paths which light travels.

Homework on 1 July 2015

1) EL Revision Paper: Submit on Friday
2) Science WS: Light sources
3) For pupils who did not bring thermometers, pls do so tomorrow as there is a temperature-taking exercise tomorrow.
4) Bring research on selected sports person

Homework on 30 June 2015

Homework on 30 June 2015

1) Stellar Learning sheets pgs 2-6
2) Math WB pgs 11-14(if unable to complete in class)
3) Research on sportsman or admired athlete (by Thurs)

Things to note:
1)Principal's letter
2) Consent form for Science Centre trip

Things to note on 29 June 2015

Welcome back to school! There is no homework today.

1) Bring thermometer which is working tomorrow to be kept in the   classroom. There is a temperature-taking exercise on 2 July 2015.
2) Malacca Trip Letter
3) Science Centre trip consent form

Budding writers (Requirement)

The second draft should be completed on A3 size paper. The text must be typed and illustrations drawn and coloured on A3 size paper. You may print the text on A4 size paper then paste on the A3 paper.

June Holidays are here soon!

Dear all,

The June holidays are almost here. I believe all of you have worked very hard for semester 1 and this is a good time to rest and recharge. :o)

I have posted the June Holiday Homework in McOnline. They are listed as follows:
(1) 2 English Editing exercises
(2) 2 Math Exercises (1 Revision and 1 on Decimals-Tenths)
(3) 1 Learning Package on Science (An introduction to Light)

Lastly, do work on your stories.

Do enjoy your June holidays and I will see some of you on Friday and everyone in Term 3.

EnJoY YoUr ScHoOL HoLiDaY!

Homework on 22 May 2015

1) Companion Booklet 7 Practice Sheet 1
2) Story (try to show me the complete text only on Monday. If not possible, you will be given time to complete it on Monday)
3) Letter to parents on Student Care Centre

Note on 21 May 2015

There is no homework today.
Do continue to work on your stories.
The social learning walls have been created for the various groups. You may access them via mconline.
Currently the pupils in the class are working in groups to create their own storybooks for a competition.

Congratulations to Wei Qing for emerging as runner-up in the level recitation of Tongue Twister competition and Yu Xuan for winning the level "Creating your own tongue twister" competition.
Well done to both of them!👏

Homework on 20 May 2015

Homework on 20 May 2015

Pls work on your stories. (Just first 4 pages, if possible)

Examination papers were given out today. Parents please sign and papers are to be returned tomorrow.

The social learning walls for groups are set up yet. I will be done by tomorrow

Homework on 19 May 2015

Homework on 19 May 2015

1) Math wb Pgs 83-86 ( for pupils who did not complete in class)
2) Fan-math unit 9.1 (for pupils who did not complete in class)
3) Tongue twister- to key into social learning wall.

Things to note

I have created a social learning wall in MConline, titled 4 Exemplary. Please post your tongue twisters with your name. If you wish to comment on your friend's post, please ensure it's constructive.

Please remember to bring your EL, Math and Science files on Monday and place them neatly at the top of the lockers. Do ensure that the content pages are signed.

A well-needed rest:)

A note: End of examinations

The pupils took their last paper (Science) today and I believe most of them had worked very hard to prepare for their examinations

Their EL Listening Comprehension, EL Paper 2 and Math Papers were shown to them today.

Please remember to bring your books back to school like Math WBs 4A and 4B, spelling books (parents to sign next to marks for spelling quiz).

Files will be collected next week. Parents, please sign the content pages for all the files.

Please do not give me any ice cream. I was only joking about it. ;p Do have a good rest and see you tomorrow.

Quick Recap for Science

Today we went through the topics for Primary 3, namely, Animal, Fungi, Bacteria and Materials.

Quick recap:

Living Things
1.Livings can grow, respond to changes, die, reproduce, need air, food and water to survive.    
2.Plants can make their own food but animals depend on others for food.

3.Plants and animals can move by themselves but animals can move from place to place by themselves while plants can only move their parts.

4.Some animals lay many eggs at one time to ensure the survival of their species. 

      5.Microorganisms are living things that can only be seen under the microscope.

      6.The animal groups are mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and fish. (For characteristics, please look at Textbook Pg 46)

      Mammals- outer covering of hair or fur

                      - Give birth to young alive (exceptions are platypus and spiny anteater which lay eggs)

                      - Feed on mother's milk

                      - Dolphins and whales are mammals. Bats are also mammals.  

       Reptiles- Dry skin covered with scales or shells

                    - Breathe through lungs

                     - Lay eggs

                     - Crocodiles, snakes and turtles are reptiles

       Insects - hard outer body covering (exoskeleton)

                   - body divided into 3 parts (head, thorax and abdomen)

                   - A pair of feelers are at the head, 6 legs are at the thorax

                   - Reproduce by laying eggs

      Fish- Outer covering of scales

             - Have fins to swim and gills to breathe

             - Reproduces by laying eggs

             - Exceptions: Guppies are fish that give birth to their young alive

      Birds- Body covering of feathers

               - Feathers keep them warm and help them to fly

               - Has a beak, a pair of wings and a pair of legs

               - reproduce by laying eggs

     Amphibians- live on land and in water

                        - Breathes through moist skin in water and through lungs when on land

                        - Reproduces by laying eggs

 

     * A spider is not an insect as it has 8 legs unlike an insect which has 6 legs.

 

      7.Fungi are not plants as they do not make their own food.

      8. Some examples of fungi are mushrooms, bracket fungi, puff balls and mould.

      9. Fungi reproduce by spores. They feed on other living things,which maybe dead or alive, and which they grow on.

     10. Please learn the parts of a mushroom. Spores are found in the gills of mushrooms.

     11. Useful fungi- mushrooms can be eaten. Yeast can be used to make bread

     12. Harmful fungi- Spoil things when fungi grows on them.

 

     13. Bacteria are microorganisms. They can only be seen under a microscope. They are living things.

      - Useful bacteria- They can be used to make cheese and yoghurt.

     - Harmful bacteria- They can grow on food and spoil them. Some bacteria make us ill.

   

   Materials

  a)Strength – Ability of material to be pulled without breaking or tearing

(b) flexibility- Ability to bend without breaking

(c) Transparency – How much light can pass through

* Transparent materials allows most lightto pass through.

*Translucent material allows little or some lightto pass through

*Opaque materials allows no light to pass through

(d) Ability to float or sink – Whether the object floats or sinks in water

(e) Whether the materials are waterproof –Whether the material absorbs water

 

We have gone through in class the various tests on how to test each property.

 

**Please note to answer why the pupils choose a certain material for an object, they need to state the material selected to make the object + the property of the material + how this property is useful for the function or use of the object.

 

Matter and its states

1) Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

Pupils have been advised to use these 2 properties to determine if something is matter.

2) Mass is the amount of matter in a body or object. (measured in g or kg)

3) Electronic balance and beam balance can be used to measure mass.

4) Volume is the amount of space that a body occupies. Measured in cubic cm or cubic m or litres

5) An object has to be removed or displaced before another object can take its place.

6) The three states of matter are solids, liquids and gases.

Solids have definite shape and volume. Liquids have definite volume but no definite shapes. Gases do not have definite shapes and volumes. Only gases can be compressed.

7) Small grains of rice, jelly beans are solids as they have definite shapes and volumes, though collectively when poured into a container, they are seen to take the shape of the container.

8) Please learn the parts of a syringe and how to mark and take the readings.

9) Remember to get accurate readings, bring eye level to meniscus or lowest point of water mark to avoid parallax error.

10) Please look through the steps to find the volume of objects that are irregularly shaped

11) Beakers are not a good measurement tool. Measuring cylinders are better and to pick the most suitable equipment for measurement, look at the volume of the object to be measured and the units of measurement of the measuring cylinder to decide.

12) The three states of water- ice (solid), water (liquid), gas (water vapour)

 

 

** To attempt questions on matter, the pupils must identify if the question is asking on mass or volume (occupying space). For Object X to take the place of Object Y, Object Y must be removed or displaced first. Please note that water takes up space and not water level (use water level correctly)

 

Heat

Heat is a form of energy.

- Sources of heat are things that produce heat like Sun, volcano, candles and light bulbs.

- Heat is also produced by friction (when two objects rub against each other)

- Please use higher temperature or lower temperature. Remember not to use "hotter temperature or colder temperature".

- Clinical thermometer is used to measure body temperature.

- Laboratory themometer is used to measure the temperature of objects and substances.

- Please note that heat and temperature are not the same. Heat is a form of energy while temperature is a measurement of how hot or cold something is.

- Heat will always travel from a hotter to a colder place until they reach the same temperature.

- When an object gains heat, its temperature increases.

- When an onject loses heat, its temperature decreases,

- Matter expand when it gains heat.

-Matter contracts when it loses heat.

 

 

Daily use of expansion and contraction

1.A laboratory thermometer contains a liquid such as mercury or alcohol. When the thermometer is placed in something hot, the liquid gains heat and expands. As it expands, it climbs up the scale.

 

2.Overhead cables are hung loosely so that they do not snap when they contract in cold weather.

 

3.Railway tracks have gaps along the rails so that the metal rail will not buckle when it expands on hot days.

 

Good or Poor conductors of heat

Good conductors of heat allow heat to pass through them easily. They allow heat to pass through them quickly.
Poor conductors of heat do not allow heat to pass through them easily.

Metals are good conductors of heat while glass, plastics, wood, rubber and air are poor conductors of heat.

 

Interesting facts

1.Woollen jackets trap air around your body. As air and wool are poor conductors of heat, heat produced by your body is not easily lost to the surroundings. Thus, wearing a woollen jacket keeps you warm.

 

2.Metal is not "cold" by nature. If a metal spoon and plastic spoon are placed in an air-conditioned room, they are at the same temperature. The metal spoon feels colder as it is a good conductor of heat and when you touch it, heat is conducted quickly away from our body, faster than the plastic spoon which is a poor conductor of heat. This makes the metal spoon feel colder than the plastic spoon.

 

3. Uses of good conductors of heat- to make cooking utensils

4. Uses of poor conductors of heat- To make winter clothing and make containers that keep things warm or cold.

 

** Please note that for heat, please use the following:

- gain heat from XXXXXX

- lose heat to XXXX

 

 

***Lastly if the question asks you to explain why you choose an object over some choices, remember to compare by using comparative or superlative adjectives.