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Dear Students,
We will be having our temperature-taking exercise on Tuesday, 9 July 2008.
Please make sure you bring your thermometer.
If your thermometer is defective or lost, please ask your parent to buy
you another one.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Hello Students of 5.3!
How have you been? I hope you are enjoying your holidays and doing the things you have always like or wanted to do. Well, I think this is an excellent opportunity to take some time off this month to think and reflect on your life.
1) What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
It can be either an ambition (what kind of job you want to pursue?) or it can just be simply what kind of person do you wish to be? How do you want others to remember you by?
2) How are you going to achieve that goal? What are you going to do? Why?
Just think about these two points.
Oh yes! A reminder. Please bring on the first day of school:
- English 5B Textbook & Workbook
- Math 5A Textbook & 5B Part I Workbook
- Science 5 Textbook & 5B Workbook
- All your holiday homework (get it done)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Personal Response 5 : Earthquakes
Hi Everyone,
For Week 10:
Now that the exams are over, you can spend some time reflecting on the things you have done this term. It is also good if you can spend some time reading. As the earthquake in China is still fresh on everyone's mind, I would like you to learn a little more about it. Hence, for this week, you will read about earthquake in the link below:
To help you in your personal response, I have prepared some questions below:
1. What are the causes of earthquake?
2. What can people do when there is an earthquake?
3. Do you think scientists can detect an earthquake? If so, how do they do it?
4. Where have earthquakes occurred?
5. Why do these countries have earthquakes?
6. Do you think there will be an earthquake in Singapore? Why?
Do explore the link given. I hope you have learned more about earthquakes.
For Week 10:
Now that the exams are over, you can spend some time reflecting on the things you have done this term. It is also good if you can spend some time reading. As the earthquake in China is still fresh on everyone's mind, I would like you to learn a little more about it. Hence, for this week, you will read about earthquake in the link below:
To help you in your personal response, I have prepared some questions below:
1. What are the causes of earthquake?
2. What can people do when there is an earthquake?
3. Do you think scientists can detect an earthquake? If so, how do they do it?
4. Where have earthquakes occurred?
5. Why do these countries have earthquakes?
6. Do you think there will be an earthquake in Singapore? Why?
Do explore the link given. I hope you have learned more about earthquakes.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Reflection 5: My Mother
Hello Class!
For Week 9:
Last Sunday was Mother's Day. Mr Tan, our principal, had spoken about showing love and respect for our mother. In this post, I would like you to spend some time reflecting on the role your mother has played in your life. The following are some questions to assist you in this task:
1. What do you think of Mother's Day?
2. What did you do on Mother's Day?
3. What is your relationship with your mother?
4. How has your mother helped you through the years?
5. How do you strengthen your relationship with your mother?
6. Do you think mothers are important in children's lives? Why?
7. If there is one special thing you can do for your mother, what would that be and why?
I look forward to reading your reflection. =)
For Week 9:
Last Sunday was Mother's Day. Mr Tan, our principal, had spoken about showing love and respect for our mother. In this post, I would like you to spend some time reflecting on the role your mother has played in your life. The following are some questions to assist you in this task:
1. What do you think of Mother's Day?
2. What did you do on Mother's Day?
3. What is your relationship with your mother?
4. How has your mother helped you through the years?
5. How do you strengthen your relationship with your mother?
6. Do you think mothers are important in children's lives? Why?
7. If there is one special thing you can do for your mother, what would that be and why?
I look forward to reading your reflection. =)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Personal Response 4 : Child Safety Belt in School Bus
Hi Everyone,
For Week 8:
The personal response topic is on the need for school children to wear safety belts when travelling in school buses. First, you have to click on the picture to read the article:
After you have read the article, you are required to respond to the message.
To help you write your personal response, I have listed some questions below :
1. Do you take the school bus to school?
2. How do the children behave in the school bus?
3. Do you agree with Ms Karen Koh that safety belt should be install in school buses? Why?
4. Do you agree with Mr Leow Beng Kiong's view that installing seat belts
are not only costly but also unnecessary as the children are on the bus for only about 15 minutes? Why?
5. What can children, bus attendants and school do to make sure that
children are safe when travelling in school bus?
Do take a little time off your revision to write your personal response.
Study hard and smart! Good luck for your exams. =)
For Week 8:
The personal response topic is on the need for school children to wear safety belts when travelling in school buses. First, you have to click on the picture to read the article:
After you have read the article, you are required to respond to the message.
To help you write your personal response, I have listed some questions below :
1. Do you take the school bus to school?
2. How do the children behave in the school bus?
3. Do you agree with Ms Karen Koh that safety belt should be install in school buses? Why?
4. Do you agree with Mr Leow Beng Kiong's view that installing seat belts
are not only costly but also unnecessary as the children are on the bus for only about 15 minutes? Why?
5. What can children, bus attendants and school do to make sure that
children are safe when travelling in school bus?
Do take a little time off your revision to write your personal response.
Study hard and smart! Good luck for your exams. =)
Monday, April 28, 2008
Parts of a Seed
The seed contains the embryo of the new plant, with a supply of food for the embryo
until it has formed sufficient roots and leaves to obtain its own food. The food, endosperm, may be in the seed leaves or it may be outside the seed leaves and be absorbed when the seed germinates. To start germination, the seed leaves absorb water and swell, and the radicle emerges, followed by the plumule.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Reflection 4 : Food Sold in our Canteen
Hello!
For Week 7:
For this week, you will write your reflection on our school canteen food. Here are some questions that will help you to write your reflection:
1. Do you eat in the school canteen? Why? Why not?
2. Which is your favourite stall? Why?
3. Do you think the food and drinks sold in canteen are healthy? Give your reasons.
4. Do you think the food and drinks sold in the canteen are clean? Give your reasons.
5. What are some of the healthier food and drinks sold by canteen vendors?
6. Could suggest some healthy food to be included in our school canteen?
7. How do you think we can make our canteen a more conducive place for pupils and teachers?
You may click on the picture links below to find out more about a balanced diet and guidelines for healthy food:
I wish to see everyone reflecting and writing on the topic. This is a journal. So one or two lines is not enough. You will need to write more than that. You can add some pictures or links to your reflection to make it more interesting for readers of your blog.
For Week 7:
For this week, you will write your reflection on our school canteen food. Here are some questions that will help you to write your reflection:
1. Do you eat in the school canteen? Why? Why not?
2. Which is your favourite stall? Why?
3. Do you think the food and drinks sold in canteen are healthy? Give your reasons.
4. Do you think the food and drinks sold in the canteen are clean? Give your reasons.
5. What are some of the healthier food and drinks sold by canteen vendors?
6. Could suggest some healthy food to be included in our school canteen?
7. How do you think we can make our canteen a more conducive place for pupils and teachers?
You may click on the picture links below to find out more about a balanced diet and guidelines for healthy food:
I wish to see everyone reflecting and writing on the topic. This is a journal. So one or two lines is not enough. You will need to write more than that. You can add some pictures or links to your reflection to make it more interesting for readers of your blog.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Mid-Digital Hair
Do you have mid-digital hair on your fingers?
Look at your fingers as having three segments - top, middle and bottom. If
even one tiny hair is present on the middle segment of any finger, you have
mid-digital hair. (This can be difficult to determine so look closely.) Mid-digital
hair is inherited.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Survey
Dear Students,
Pls visit here to complete a survey.
I know we are having to complete many surveys recently. You know what that means? It means that there are people interested to know more about our class! So, let's present the best we are to others. At our best behaviour - in school or outside of school. In school, we represent 5.3. Outside of school, we represent Anderson Primary School.
Remember class, we have to be respectful and courteous to others at all times.
Pls visit here to complete a survey.
I know we are having to complete many surveys recently. You know what that means? It means that there are people interested to know more about our class! So, let's present the best we are to others. At our best behaviour - in school or outside of school. In school, we represent 5.3. Outside of school, we represent Anderson Primary School.
Remember class, we have to be respectful and courteous to others at all times.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Binary Fission
Click on picture for more wiki information!
Binary fission is the form of asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms by which one cell divides into two cells of the same size. Binary fission is asexual; the organism splits directly into two equal-sized offsprings, each with a copy of the parent's genetic material. Binary fission is a common type of reproduction in single-celled organisms. Some examples include bacteria, paramecium, algae.
Play Video to see Binary Fission in action!
Semestral Assessment 1
Hi Class!
Just an update. For the upcoming SA1, you will be tested on the following topics.
English -> Unit 1 - 6
Math -> Unit 1 - 5
Science -> Unit 1 - 4
It is a good time to start your revision now. If you have any questions, you may comment in this post.
CCAs
Full suspension of CCAs start next week. From 28th April 2008 - 12th May 2008. Pls inform your parents.
Just an update. For the upcoming SA1, you will be tested on the following topics.
English -> Unit 1 - 6
Math -> Unit 1 - 5
Science -> Unit 1 - 4
It is a good time to start your revision now. If you have any questions, you may comment in this post.
CCAs
Full suspension of CCAs start next week. From 28th April 2008 - 12th May 2008. Pls inform your parents.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Personal Response 3 : Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
For Week 6:
Recently there has been an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Singapore. We have a few cases in our school too. To understand more of the disease and to learn how to prevent it, you can go to the links given :
You can also go to this link below to find answers to the frequently asked questions :
Here are some questions which can help you write your personal response:
1. What is HFMD?
2. How can you tell whether your friend has HFMD?
3. Is it true that HFMD occur only among children below five? Why?
4. How do you prevent yourself from contracting this disease?
5. Do you know of anyone who has contracted this disease?
6. How does someone with HFMD help to prevent the spread of the disease?
7. What advice would you give to all children to prevent HFMD?
Post your personal response regarding this topic. Do not write just one or two sentences. Use the questions to guide your response and I encourage you to write more.
Recently there has been an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Singapore. We have a few cases in our school too. To understand more of the disease and to learn how to prevent it, you can go to the links given :
You can also go to this link below to find answers to the frequently asked questions :
Here are some questions which can help you write your personal response:
1. What is HFMD?
2. How can you tell whether your friend has HFMD?
3. Is it true that HFMD occur only among children below five? Why?
4. How do you prevent yourself from contracting this disease?
5. Do you know of anyone who has contracted this disease?
6. How does someone with HFMD help to prevent the spread of the disease?
7. What advice would you give to all children to prevent HFMD?
Post your personal response regarding this topic. Do not write just one or two sentences. Use the questions to guide your response and I encourage you to write more.
Internal & External Fertilisation
Extracted from HERE:
Internal fertilisation occurs when the male deposits sperm directly into the female's body. Most land animals, including insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals, reproduce in this way. In almost all mammals and some reptiles, the embryo develops inside the female's body after fertilisation. However, in birds and most reptiles, the embryo develops outside her body. The female lays an egg in which the embryo develops. The egg is protected by a shell and contains material that nourishes the growing embryo.
Among animals, fertilisation may be external or internal. During external fertilisation, male and female sex cells unite outside the female's body. This process occurs in water. The male releases sperm into the water at about the same time that the female releases eggs. Some sperm come into contact with eggs and fertilise them. Almost all aquatic invertebrates and some vertebrates, including the majority of fish and amphibians, reproduce in this way.
The eggs of most fish are fertilised outside the female's body. A female releases her eggs into the water at the same time that a male releases his sperm. Some sperm come in contact with some of the eggs, and fertilisation takes place. The entire process during which eggs and sperm are released into the water and the eggs are fertilised is called spawning. Almost all bony fish reproduce in this way.
Sharks, rays, chimaeras, and a few bony fish, such as guppies and mosquito fish, reproduce in a different manner. The eggs of these fish are fertilised inside the female. For internal fertilisation to occur, males and females must mate. After fertilisation, the females of some species release their eggs into the water before they hatch. Other females hatch the eggs inside their bodies and so give birth to living young. Fish that bear living young include many sharks, rays, and guppies.
Internal fertilisation occurs when the male deposits sperm directly into the female's body. Most land animals, including insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals, reproduce in this way. In almost all mammals and some reptiles, the embryo develops inside the female's body after fertilisation. However, in birds and most reptiles, the embryo develops outside her body. The female lays an egg in which the embryo develops. The egg is protected by a shell and contains material that nourishes the growing embryo.
Among animals, fertilisation may be external or internal. During external fertilisation, male and female sex cells unite outside the female's body. This process occurs in water. The male releases sperm into the water at about the same time that the female releases eggs. Some sperm come into contact with eggs and fertilise them. Almost all aquatic invertebrates and some vertebrates, including the majority of fish and amphibians, reproduce in this way.
The eggs of most fish are fertilised outside the female's body. A female releases her eggs into the water at the same time that a male releases his sperm. Some sperm come in contact with some of the eggs, and fertilisation takes place. The entire process during which eggs and sperm are released into the water and the eggs are fertilised is called spawning. Almost all bony fish reproduce in this way.
Sharks, rays, chimaeras, and a few bony fish, such as guppies and mosquito fish, reproduce in a different manner. The eggs of these fish are fertilised inside the female. For internal fertilisation to occur, males and females must mate. After fertilisation, the females of some species release their eggs into the water before they hatch. Other females hatch the eggs inside their bodies and so give birth to living young. Fish that bear living young include many sharks, rays, and guppies.
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