Sunday, 21 August 2016

[22/8] Science File, Practice Paper & Revision

The following items are to be filed into the Science File. Do write them into the content page.

  1. June Holiday Research (Super Scientist & Science Today) - I'll upload some good pieces of research in the Class Blog.
  2. Yellow Fulscape (Ideas on how to remove thumbtacks without getting your hands wet.) - This will replace the Interaction Activity Book pg 27.
  3. Science Practice Paper

I'll collect the Science File on Wednesday to mark your corrections. 

I've gone through the common mistakes for Practice Paper today.
As it was very rushed for you to copy down the answers, you may refer to the answers below to check that you've done your corrections properly.

Section A
1. (4)
2. (2)
3. (1)
4. (4)
5. (2)
6. (3)
7. (2)
8. (4)

Section B
9. Lay Eggs.......... Give birth to live young

10(a) Any number between 10 to 20 (Excluding 10 and 20)

10(b) In RELATIONSHIP Question, use the structure below. Use also the EXACT GIVEN PHRASE from the question.

As the _____________________ increases, the ____________________________ increase.
As the number of turns of wire around the rod increases, the number of paper clips attracted increase.

The following structure may sounds right but cannot be used for all types of Relationship Questions.
The more the ___________, the more the ____________. ("More" is used when something can be counted. In some variables, we can count the number)
The greater the ____________, the greater the ____________.

10(c) Increased the number of batteries / Use a stronger battery.

11(b)(i) CLEAR Plastic / CLEAR Glass

11(b)(ii) For all EXPLAIN / GIVE A REASON Questions, use the structure below.

[Cause: A Scientific Reason] It is transparent / can see through..... so....
[Effect: An observation that results from the Cause] It allows us to see time clearly/easily.

Tuesday, 16 August 2016

[17/8] PSLE Oral Long Weekend Homework

Heuristics: Set Grouping
Complete all questions.
This task is due Monday, 22 Aug.

Koobits Online
1 assignment on Subtraction of Fractions (8 questions) will be assigned on Friday (19 Aug)
Please access Koobit to complete the homework from Friday (19 Aug) onwards.
http://problemsums.koobits.com/Homework/Access/260430

Additional Science Resources
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/legacy/magnets-and-electromagnets
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/legacy/magnet-and-compass
Click on download to run the stimulation. You will need to have a Java in order to use it.
Take time to explore the 2 links and revise your concepts on magnets.

Monday, 15 August 2016

[16/8] Science Homework & other matters

Science Homework
Complete Science Practice Paper
Please change the title "Test 2" to "Practice Paper".
This is due tomorrow, 17 August. 

Maths Chapter 14: Angles
  • Read and revise the concept of angles taught in class today.
  • You will need a set square. Bring along your set square tomorrow.
  • Complete pg 111 - 112 in your textbook.
Maths File & Workbook Fasterner Set
This is a reminder to bring back your maths file and workbook fasterner set tomorrow.

Pastoral Care Worksheet
Complete the Integrity and Responsibility Worksheet.
You may use comic strips, pictures and words to answer the question. 
Decorate your worksheets with coloured pens.
This is due tomorrow, 17 August.

Here's the video of the TV commercial:


Science Test on 24 August (Wednesday)
Topics covered: 
  • Term 1 & 2 Diversity 
  • Term 3 Interactions

Field Trip to LTA

Sunday, 14 August 2016

[15/8] Maths Corrections

Complete your corrections on pg 91-94.
Bring back tomorrow.
I'll go through the answers to pg 95-96 (Maths Journal & Challenging Qn) tomorrow.

Thursday, 11 August 2016

[12/8] Science Weekend homework & Maths Koobits Online

Science Interaction Activity Book 
Complete pg 26, 37 & 38.
This is due on Monday, 15 Aug.

Maths Topical Test
Complete any outstanding corrections.
Get parents' signature below the marks.
Bring back paper on Monday, 15 Aug.

Koobits Online Task (Term 3, Week 6)
Complete 10 Questions on Adding of Fractions
http://problemsums.koobits.com/Homework/Access/256710

Reminder: Monday's LJ to LTA
You will have lesson until 9.15am.
You do not need to bring your school bag.
Wear PE Attire.
Bring along a small bag with story book, pencil case, water bottle and healthy snacks.

Lastly, Hand-in the following on Monday
  • English Unit 9 LS
  • Science Interaction Activity Book
  • Maths Topical Test 

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

[11/8] Practice 4 (pg 91-96)

Complete pg 91-96
Remember to change the related fractions to the same denominator before you subtract.
This is due tomorrow, 12 Aug.