Book Jetty...

Hi all,
please try to register (its free) at this book review writing website. Try to add me by doing a search for my account. Its named '4faithgmsp2009'.

http://www.bookjetty.com/

Unit 10: Wonders of Science & Life Cycles

Hi all,
as promised,enjoy the cow show!!! Please place your comments / questions after viewing!


Holy Cow! - The best video clips are here

http://io9.com/5135741/stick-your-arm-inside-a-cows-stomach-no-seriously

Life Cycle of a Beetle (mealworms)





Life Cycle of a Mosquito



Life Cycle of a Butterfly




Life Cycle of a Frog



Life Cycle of a Dragonfly

Math Models...

Hello children,

How are you? Having fun playing or having a difficult time solving the REALLY difficult questions? (those who did it without problems maybe those who did not draw models & have the wrong answers!!!)

Well here they are. My apologies for the bits of blurred scanning. I did it all in pencil :0

Update: Thanks to Haziq's mom for spotting the error in Q4. The corrections of the steps are in red.

Happy National Day!

Hello children,
Here are the things for tomorrow again;

1. Please report to school at 745am at the normal line up area for buffer time on the Netball court. We'll end by 10am.


2. Bring the items (colour pencils / markers / magic pens / black pen / diary / storybook / S'pore flag) for tomorrow. Only bring if you have, if not we can share.


3. Don't forget to bring the NAPFA re-test forms & remedial forms (for those pupils who are given the forms today)

I've updated the calender below for the PSLE marking days & the P4 exam days.

Homework updates...

Hey children,
Hope to see you tomorrow with smiling faces and good news that the homework is done & brought to school :)

Homework updates...

Hello children,

Here's an update on the work that we have done or going to do this week. This info is for Irene & Krishantini who are doing their part in completing the duration of their doctor's MC. This is also useful for those who like to check their homeworks online instead of writing them down in their diaries (maybe to save ink from their pens! :0)

• Math Problem pose forum in GMLites.


• English Unit 8 Supp wksht HP quizzes in GMLites.


• Math WB Practice 7 and 8.


• Math TB pgs 73 to 79.


• English Unit 9 WB worksheet.


• English Unit 9 numbers 1 to 10 Spelling words.


• ICT (GMLites) on compo


• Science concept mapping with Bubbl.us.


• Science experiments Activity 4 & 5.

And the memo on the postponement of this Saturday's Thanksgiving Food & Games Carnival. The event is delayed to 5th September (Term3 week10).

Weekend homework

Hi all,
Here's the homework list;

1. English Unit 8 Supp wksht; complete all except the Open-ended Comprehension (we'll discuss next week), go to GMLites to complete the Hot potatoes quizzes & mark & do the corrections. The quiz will be ready in GMLites by Sunday latest.


2. Go to GMLites to complete Math Problem posing using forum.


3. You also need to complete your ToysRus shopping list.

* I'll ready all these by tonight after my Eagles CCA :)

Hot Potatoes quizzes are up as promised today (Sunday 26/07/09)! Go check your worksheets' answers.

Hi all,

Here's the dictation passage.

Unit 8: James and the Giant Peach

I find fantasy novels very enjoyable. There are usually amazing characters in them. Sometimes I find a novel so interesting that I forget to eat or sleep. I curl up in a cosy corner and forget about time altogether. My family members have to search for me. I get annoyed when people disturb me while I’m reading a favourite novel!

Orange Ribbon...

Hi all,

Here are the instructions;

1. Go to http://orangeribbon.onepeople.sg/2009


2. Click "Pledge"


3. Type your name followed by our school's name in brackets. Eg Haziq (GMSP)


4. Type your e-pledges,


5. Click Submit

Eg

• I will treasure all my friends, regardless of race, language or religion.


• I respect different cultures of different countries.


• Help other races in need.


• I support racial harmony!


• United for peace.

Weekend Homework...

Hello boys & girls,
These are the homework for the weekend.

1. Eng WB pgs 18 & 19


2. Math Supp wksht pgs 100 to 103 (Decimals)


3. Science Light Energy Concept Map (showing the sources and uses). Please use a blank piece of paper or writing paper.

You can try to use the concept map website http://www.bubbl.us/

We will use the website next Monday. Please bring your completed concept maps.

No remedial class this Monday.

Unit 7 Dictation...

Hi all,
Here's this week's Dictation.

What makes you laugh? Which do you like best, riddles, poems or jokes? What is the most unusual poem you have ever read? What is the funniest joke you have ever heard? Some people are really good at telling jokes. They can keep a straight face while telling one, and surprise you with a silly ending.

Unit 7 Spelling

Hello boys & girls!
My apologies as I've just completed the musical rehearsal & it has slipped my mind to post the spelling list here. Anyway, you should have the spelling list in your bag or at home. Please REMEMBER to bring your Spelling books tomorrow :) Try to score full marks as "The Top Speller" challenge is back this term :)

1. laugh


2. riddle


3. language


4. comical


5. amusing


6. funniest


7. exaggerate


8. joke


9. impossibly


10. sensible


11. describe


12. surprise


13. expensive


14. poem


15. humourous


16. interesting


17. imagine


18. zany


19. foolish


20. unusual

1st day of school...

Hi all,
These are the things to do next Monday;

1. Take your temperature before going to school.


2. Bring your thermometer & travel forms.


3. Queue outside the school gate for checks.


4. P4s are to line up at the Basketball court, or in the hall IF its wet weather.
   

I have informed most of your parents through the phone today that the school will be sending a letter to your house. If you did not receive it by this Friday at 5pm, please give me or the school's office a call to inform us. The letter will consist of an explanatory letter a travel declaration form.

H1N1 updates...

Hi all :),

Hope you have done your GMLites homework on the reflection for E-Learning day & your movie review. I'll let you continue to complete your Project work presentation when school re-opens.

Below are some pointers to prepare you on H1N1 procedures when school re-opens.

1. There will be temperature checks at the school gate.


2. There's also the normal temperature taking in class during the first period & another at another period. So please bring your thermometers.


3. There will be no assemblies, remedial classes or CCA in the first week.


4. You will get a travel declaration form by me soon. I'll update this post further as to how you will get it.

Your parents can read them at the MOE link below;

http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2009/06/precautionary-measures-h1n1.php
http://www.moe.gov.sg/

HoLiDay!!!

Hello girls & boys,
How are you spending your time? Hope you're happy & spending your time well.

I have a task for you to do. Please go to GMLites, in our class Reflections, complete the E-Learning feedback. Please inform your other friends about it. Thank you :)

Things to bring for Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Hi all,

here are the things to bring...

Project Work

Hi all,
Here's the details to guide you for your Project Work. Remember,it can only be done in school. It's just a simple project.

Web-based Lesson (IPW)

Essential Questions:
“What material can we use to keep things cold?”

Trigger: “How do we keep ice from melting?”

Scenario:
“Mr Wolf has an ice-cream factory. But his ice-creams are all melting. You are helping him design a container made with a special material that will keep the ice-creams from melting.”

** TASK:
Your group is facing a challenge to keep the ice-creams from melting. Design a container made with a special material to keep the ice-cream without using additional amount of ice.

*Resource:
www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science+Lab&cook=
(show ice changing to water and vice versa)
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages8_9/keeping_warm-.shtml
(activity on the conduction of heat)
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/reviewise/science
(activity on conductors/insulators of heat)
www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/insulation.html
(experiment on heat insulation)
www.school-for-champions.com/science/thermalinsulation.htm

Your Task
Using internet resources, gather relevant information about how to keep ice from melting.

1. Plan and conduct a test to find the best material to use in the making of the container.
   
2. Design a container for this purpose
   
3. Prepare a powerpoint presentation to show your findings – your slides should include: a) names of members, b) the objective of the experiment , c) the various materials tested, d) a table and a graph to show the findings, d) a report of the conclusion of your experiment.

Procedures
Step 1 - Choose a Group Role
In your group of 4, choose a role for this challenge. Each role has different responsibilities. You can choose from a Leader, Timekeeper, Recorder and Presenter.

• Leader - You will be responsible to lead the group and to work together and complete the task.
• Timekeeper - You are to make sure the group follows the time given and no time is wasted and to ensure that the group keeps to the timeframe.
• Recorder - You are to record all data neatly in a table.
• Presenter - You will have to compile all information and data and present the result to the class in Powerpoint.

Step 2 – Get an Idea of What to Do

Once your group chooses a role, visit

• www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Science+Lab&cook

to find out how melting and freezing of water takes place.

Next, visit

• www.school-for-champions.com/science/thermalinsulation.htm and www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/science

to understand the concept of heat insulation and conduction.

Visit

• www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/insulation.html

to get an idea of how to conduct experiments to find out what materials make the best insulation.

Visit

• www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/keeping_warm-.shtml

for an interactive activity to ‘test out’ the best insulation material (from the range of materials)

Step 3 – Coming up with your Investigation Plan
Next you will have to plan and conduct an experiment to find the best material to be used to make your container.

1. What is the aim of the experiment?
   
2. What do you need for your experiment?
   
3. What do you do?
   
4. What results do you want to record?
   
5. What have you discovered from your test?

Step 4 – Designing and Making of the Product
Based on your findings, design and make your container.

Step 5 – Tabulating and Presenting your Results
Create a powerpoint or prepare a 2D (chart) presentation to share your findings and display your product.
You will be presenting your findings and product to the class as well as turning in a hard copy to your teacher.

Assessment Criteria
There are several different areas in which you will be assessed.
Your group work and participation grade will be averaged from a survey that your whole group will complete.
Your data will be assessed by the following rubric.
For your powerpoint or 2D presentation (whichever you prefer), you will be assessed by several different factors. See the Powerpoint rubric attached.

Extra online activities for you...

Hi all,
Here are two links for you to try during the holidays or when you're bored of completing worksheets.


Compound Sentences (using connectors)

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/interestsentences/compoundsentences/game.shtml
• http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/language_arts/goforgold/content_builder/dswmedia/g3c5/nadia.htm

I'll place it in the link section of the blog.

Science Spelling...

Hello boys & girls,

here's something extra for tomorrow's exam, just in case you don't have anything else to revise (waaaaaaah).

The P4 teachers had came up with this list to help pupils avoid spelling errors or loss of marks when an error would change the meaning of the reason / sentence.

You can use the 'Online Speller' to practice the words.

http://www.spellingcity.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Speedtest answers...

Hello!
Here are the snapshots for the Speedtests answers as requested!