Plants and their parts - Leaves

This Wednesday lesson, we are going to classify leaves.
During the 2 periods, I am sending you to gather leaves of different sorts.
We are looking for similarities and differences in their characteristics.

At the same time, please observe the other parts of the plant.

MY PALS ARE HERE - Systems Activity Book - 1.2 [A Plant is a system] , 4.1 [Sorting Leaves]

Reference Sites:
Leaf Identification
Types of Leaves
Study of Plant Parts

Fact Hound

FactHound.com is a website that you can used to extend your learning online. I had came across books of all titles from Compass Point in the National Library. Look for the FactHound.com link in the last few pages.

Just choose the topics of your choice and it will provide some interesting weblinks on it!

For example: I click on 'Animals' and it digs up some websites like
BBC: Science and Nature - Animals

Enjoy.

Algae - Power Plant of the Future?

Algae are simple water plants that can vary in size, colour and shape. Algae occur naturally in habitats such as creeks, rivers, lakes and damp soil and provide a food source for animals, fish and water bugs.

Animals, Plants and Algae in Wetlands

You would be surprise to know that scientists are trying to harness the power potential of algae to produce hydrogen where energy will be abundant, inexpensive and nonpolluting.

Read on...

By the way, tortoises are reptiles. In most tortoises, the outer layer of the shell is covered with large horny scales called scutes.

Reptiles
Turtle
Visual dictionary of a turtle

Math - Length

Ready for a new chapter?

Chapter 9 - Length
Click on the links to learn more.

(1) Comparing Things
(2) Measuring Things - using objects as non-standard units
(3) Finding Length in Units - use the term 'unit' to describe length.
FISH TALES
MEASURE IT
BBC Bitesize Games - Math

(4) Taking Measure - Advance Topics
Get to grips with estimating and converting length in the Taking measures game.

(5) FunBrain
Peep and the Big Wide World!
PBS Kids Central
KaBoose Fun School
Bonus for being so hardworking and attentive.

Have Fun!

Math - Subtraction

Recently, I started to teach my Math Class - Subtraction.

I had used PowerPoint (ppt) slides to show:
i) the meaning of subtraction
ii) use number stories to illustrate subtraction

Click on the below links to access free ppt and play to enrich your understanding on the topic.

Subtraction at pppst.com

Cyber Wellness Series - Dangers with cyber contacts

When you were participating in an online activity, have you been asked to key in your details?

May want to visit this site for some tips:

CyberWellness
To provide educators and parents with information and educational resources to help youths understand the dangers that exist online and to surf safely and responsibly.

Exploring Materials

YOUR MISSION:

Detective Mate-Rials needs your help to find out the following:

1. GROUPING MATERIALS – Follow the instructions and group the objects together.
2. CHARACTERISTICS OF MATERIALS – Follow the instructions to find out about the properties and uses of some common materials.

After some own investigation in the "World of Materials", please complete

• Worksheet 24, 25 & 26 in the Science Process Skills 'Diversity' Booklet
  

Enjoy!
PS: Remember to check your work before submission.