My last blog entry for 4.3 pupils

My dear children,

This is the last time I am going to blog here. Even though I may not teach you, you can still see me around. Co-operate with your new teachers and classmates. I hope you will enjoy learning in your new class and achieve good results.

Happy New Year.
See you

Hohoho!

Hello children!
Merry Christmas!

p.s. click title

Why is bubble gum not allowed in Singapore?

When I was a child, I ate bubble gums. However, the government discovered that many people spat the gums onto the floor. Workers were needed to remove them and they left ugly marks behind. Some people even put bubble gums on the lift buttons and under the seats of MRT trains. It was very unsightly to see bubble gums everywhere! Just try imagining having bubble gums on your skirts, along the corridor of your house... Therefore the government decided to ban the consumption of bubble gums so that Singapore could continue to be a clean and green garden city.

My son is back

My son came back on Monday night with loads of dirty clothes mixed with clean clothes. Are you boys like him, mixing clean clothes with dirty clothes? The smell of sweat was overwhelming.

He spent all his Australian dollars. He did not buy that many things, only 1 soccer ball, 1 wallet, 2 soft toys, 1 pair of slippers, 1 shirt and 1 packet of sweets. He spent most of his money on food. His brother was a little disappointed. When he went to India last year, he bought his elder brother some things. However, they can share the Adidas soccer ball.

According to my son he enjoyed the aquatic sports most. He was also the champion goal kicker. He competed with the locals and came in second for the 3000-m race. He stayed with a family there for two days and for the rest of the trip he stayed in a hostel near the sea.

Samantha seems to be enjoying herself in Hong Kong. Are the rest of you enjoying yourselves?

My son

I just came back from the airport. My elder son just left for Adelaide at 2350. He will be there till 8 Dec. He has been looking forward to the training trip. When we were at the airport, we realised that he had the smallest luggage. I praised for travelling light. He is going there for training, not man hunt!

Just in case some of you do not know, he will be 15 soon and he takes part in cross country and track and field. He did well in this year's national cross country championships. Individually, he emerged third and as a team, they came in second. I hope he will continue to do well.

He will be competing with the locals there. It will be a good experience. I hope he will enjoy his trip and make new friends.

Are you going on a holiday? I will be going to KL this week for 4 days. I am bringing my mum, therefore we cannot go far. I will blog again when I come back.

Enjoy your holidays but don't waste them. :)

Learning journey

How are you?

Hello! Please don't ask me whether I will be teaching 5.2 or 5.3! I don't know. Are you sure you still want me to teach you after one whole year of me breathing down your neck? Anyway, just enjoy your holidays.

Health Education Test

Hi! Did you score 20 out of 20?

The respiratory system

Go and read about the windpipe...
http://harunyahya.biz/kids/ourbodies09.html

Science Revision (Answers)

1) The diagram shows a human respiratory system.
a) What is P?
P is a windpipe.

b) How does P help to prevent the system from getting an infection?

It has manh tiny hairs and mucus that trap dust particles and
germs in the air. Dust particles and germs can cause lung
infection and other respiratory diseases.


2a) What is the main function of the skeletal part shown on the right?

It protects the brain.

b) What type of joint does it have?

It has a fixed socket.

3) How is blood circulated in our body? Draw a simple diagram to show our
circulatory system?

** Have problem posting this answer here. Show you tomorrow.

4. Fill in the organs that carry out the activities in the table below:

Small intestine
Digested food passes through its wall and enters the blood circulatory system.

Lungs
Blood exchanges its carbon dioxide for oxygen.

Heart
Blood rich in oxygen is pumped to other body parts.

5. Why will a person die if he loses a lot of blood in an accident?
Blood carries oxygen, food and water to our body parts. When a person
loses a lot of blood, the circulation of blood round the body will slow down.
When not enough oxygen reaches the brain, the person will faint and die
very soon.

6. Fill in the blood vessels that carry out the activities in the table below.

Arteries
They carry blood from the heart to other body parts.

Veins
They carry blood from other body parts to the heart.

Capillaries

They connect the other two types of blood vessels.
They allow the exchange of oxygen, nutrients and water for carbon dioxide and waste products in the body.


7. John shone different coloured lights on a red apple. He recorded the
observations in the table below.
What conclusion could he draw from this experiment?
The colour of the apple appeared different when different coloured lights fell on it.

8. Gaps prevent buckling of concrete on hot days and cracking when it is cooled suddenly.

Gaps prevent derailment due to buckling of tracks on hot days.

Rollers give allowance for expansion and contraction of the bridge.

Cables can sag on hot days and tighten on cold nights/days without snapping.


9. **The light source and the shadow of the pole should be at the opposite sides of
the pole.

10. What is the purpose of having mirrors in the above places?

A : A security mirror provides a shopkeeper a wider scope of view.

B : A blind corner mirror helps road users see round a bend.

Revision

Hi children!

I hope you have been spending your time wisely.

Click on the following links to revise for your examination.

http://www.vtaide.com/png/assess.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/keeping_warm.shtml
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_classroom/light_lessons/thermal/measure.html
http://www.biologyinmotion.com/cardio/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine/activities/circulatory.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/keeping_healthy.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard/biology/the_body_in_action/the_need_for_energy_rev6.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard/biology/the_body_in_action/the_need_for_energy_rev7.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/physics/light_1.shtml
ttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/physics/light_2.shtml


Ask your parents for permission before you go online.

Tessellations

Hi everyone!
If you were absent when I showed the following video clip, below is the link:
http://www.evideo.edu.sg/programme.asp?

If you are interested in some interactive activities , you can access the following:
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/tessellate/?version=1.6.0_01&browser=MSIE&vendor=Sun_Microsystems_Inc.

Must watch video clips

Hello! If you have time, you may want to watch the following:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=773Rv8pZeOs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuqEbbgDzcE&feature=related

Blogging competition

Are you interested in the competition? Check it out at
http://yesterday.sg/heritagestars

Recycling

Recycling is essential as many of the things we throw away can be reused. To help you with the reflection, I have listed some questions below:

1. What do you understand by 'recycling'?
2. Why is it necessary to recycle things?
3. What are the various ways in which things can be recycled?
4. Do you practise recycling?
5. If so, what do you recycle? How do you recycle the materials?
6. Do you think the school is doing enough in recycling?
7. What can the school do to help in the recycling process?
8. What message would you tell your friends and classmates about recycling?

Write your reflection soon. I am anxiously waiting to read your response.

The Singapore Flyer

Last Thursday, my family and I went on the Flyer for the first time. There were very few people, no queue at all. I "flew" for free while my family members managed to get a discount of 25%. Even with the discount, I had to pay about $60. I think the price was and still is too steep.

Furthermore, there were insufficient commentaries, just one or two lines when we were at the highest point and one or two more lines when we landed. Some people even missed these few lines. They could have some light background music. To me, it is not that high. I could see the F1 grand stand, the floating platform where National Day celebration was held, some tall buildings belonging to big banks, some hotels and others. My son could not locate our house even though we can see the Flyer from our house on a clear day every day. My younger son was so bored that after ten minutes, he started grumbling and lying on one of the two benches in the Flyer!

There is still much room for improvement. Well, to increase ridership, something must be done.
You may want to go for a ride when things are better. However, you may have to pay more.
I am very sorry. I cannot remember the charges. Find out yourself...

Lantern making competition

Hi everyone!
Besides the blogging competition, there is also a lantern making competition. You can rope in your parents to help you. Please use scrap materials as far as possible. You may want to start doing so from tomorrow onwards. I hope some of you will take up the challenge. :)

School holidays

How are all of you getting on? From some of your blogs, I know that you are enjoying yourselves. Are the rest of having fun? I have been very busy. However, tomorrow I will find time to go on the Singapore Flyer. Continue to enjoy yourselves... a few more days to go...

Computer Games

Hi Everyone,

There has been a lot of discussions about students spending a lot of time playing computer games. In this week, I would like you to reflect on this issue. If you spend a lot of time playing computer games, you will have no problem giving your views. However, for those who do not play computer games, you are encouraged to give your opinions too. To help you in writing your reflection, I have listed some questions below:
1. Do you play computer games? If you do, why do you do so? If not, why are you not doing so?
2. What computer game/s do you play?
3. Why are you attracted to the computer game?
4. Do you think many students play computer games? Why do you think they do so?
5. How many hours do you spend playing computer games in one week?
6. Do you think playing computer games will affect your studies? Please explain.
7. Are you aware that people can be addicted to computer games? If so, what are you doing about it?

Hope to read your response soon.

Blogging competition

Hi everyone,
There will be a school based blogging competition. It is not compulsory. If you are interested in entering the competition, from now till next term week 5, you will have to blog regularly. However, please blog wisely. Be kind and don't offend others. To increase your readership, you may want to add some pictures of yourself, your family, your friends or the places you have been. You may also want to do a review of the movies or TV programmes you have watched. You have to keep in mind what I have taught you about cyberwellness : netiquette, cyberbullying and copyright. Well, happy blogging. See you on Monday.

Olympics

Hi Everyone,
We are in the midst of the Olympics and Singapore has finally got a medal. For this week, I want you to reflect on the Olympics and what it means to you. To help you with your reflection, I have listed some questions below:

1. What is the origin of 'Olympics' ?
2. Have you watched any Olympic event? Why/Why not?
3. Which athlete/s or event/s impress(es) you most? Why?
4. Would you like to participate in the Olympics Games?
If so, what event would you like to take part and why?
5. Do you think it is worth organising the Olympics? Why?
6. How would feel if you were part of Singapore table tennis women team?

National Day Parade

Hi everyone! I thought the parade was going to be cancelled because of the downpour. I was on my way back from the supermarket. When I reached my house, the rain stopped. I realised that the parade continued inspite of the rain. If you were at the parade, would you stay on when it started to rain heavily? I could see fireworks from my house. I think it was not as beautiful as those of the past. What do you think? Anyway, enjoy your weekend. :)

National Day Celebration

I was so glad to see everyone of you in school today. None of you stayed at home. I hope you will have an enjoyable weekend. However, please do not forget to do your homework.

Dear Samantha and Xin Yi,
You had forgotten to hand in yesterday's homework this morning. You had also forgotten to collect today's homework from the pigeon hole. :( How??

Art appreciation

Today you learnt about how to appreciate and compare art pieces better. You may want to continue to do so on your own. Just focus on the following:
1. contrast in lines
2. contrast in colours
3. contrast in size
4. contrast in texture
5. contrast in light
6. contrast in shape

If I am free, I will touch on other aspects. I hope that through such lessons, you will learn to see art using different "eyes". :)

Copyright

Hi Everyone,
This week, you will reflect on what you have learnt about 'copyright'. In order to help you with your reflection, I have put up some questions:

1. What is 'copyright'?
2. Give some examples of resources that have copyright.
3. Why do you think it is wrong to infringe on the copyright of others?
4. What do you have to do if you want to use the materials of others?
5. What may happen if you use the materials of others without their permission?
6. Have you seen others infringing on the copyright of others? What did they do?
7. What can you do to make sure that you do not infringe on the copyright of others?

In order to understand the issues of copyright, you might want to check this link:http://www.nyp.edu.sg/NYPStudents/pdfs/FAQs_on_copyrights.pdfI am eagerly waiting to read your response.

Have a happy weekend.

A trip to the Science Centre

Today we went to the Science Centre to have a lab lesson on light. We had a very young presenter. I am sad to say that all of you could have enjoyed the lesson if you were better behaved. :( Poor Shaqil's mum! She had to tolerate noise pollution! I am planning for another trail for all the P4 pupils. I am just wandering whether you are interested in going. May be I should consider only taking some of you... I don't want you to embarrass yourselves, your parents and our school. :( Think about it...

Art and Craft

Today we are going to come up with a treasure map. Plan carefully before you start. Use the link if you have forgotten how to go about doing it. Enjoy. :)

Pirates

Today we started on a new theme "Ship Ahoy". How much do you know about pirates? Why do pirates wear eye patches? Why do some of them have wooden legs? Are there women pirates? Are pirates very rich? Find out...

Racial Harmony Day

On 21/07, we commemorated Racial Harmony Day. Do you know what racial harmony means to you and Singapore now? What will happen if different races cannot get along well? What can we do to promote racial harmony? Feel free to response.

Shadow video clip

Someone requested for the link to the shadow video clip. Below is the address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WlbQPmXg08&feature=related. You can also clip the title above. See what happens when light is blocked. Share the clip with you family. Enjoy. :)

Light and Shadow

Today we observed how the shadow of a beach umbrella changes over a 24-hour period. Some of you tried arranging the towel at specific times of the day. Some were properly shaded while others' ice cream melted. Christian was great. He was the only who managed to place the towel at the right position! Well done Christian! I have created a link here. Just click on the title and you can carry out the activity again. Happy learning!

Teachers' Day Audition

This afternoon was the audition. Those that signed up earlier came for the audition. However, we had three new entries. Most of them took part in groups or pairs. Some were very shy while others were full of confidence. P4 teachers were busy discussing the results of the audition while I headed for the Science Room to conduct my remedial lesson for some P5 pupils. Therefore I still do not know the results. Tomorrow I shall find out from the teachers.

Racial Harmony Day

The school is going to commemorate Racial Harmony Day. Remember to bring your scissors and some money. See you on Monday.

Japanese carp

Hi children!
Have you started cutting out the fish and adding colourful scales to it. Please do so by Tuesday. I am looking forward to your colourful carps. I have intention to hang them up. :)

Blogging

Today I taught you how to create your own blog. Ask your parents for permission to use the computer and create a blog. Don't forget that you need to have an email account before you can create one. Watch your language. Happy blogging!

Sadako 4

We did this during our Art and Craft lesson. If you need the instruction, you can refer to this link.

Sadako 3

This is another which you saw two weeks ago.

Sadako 2

Oops! Sorry... you have not seen the first. This is what you saw. Just click on Sadako 2.

Sadako 1

Hello children! Two weeks ago, you viewed this video clip in class. I have created a link here. You may want to share it with your family members.

Cyberbullying

Hello! I hope you have understood my lesson on cyberbullying. Don't forget to do a personal reflection and share what we have learnt with your loved ones. See you in school.

Blog skin

Hi! I have been looking for a nice skin. Recommendations?