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Topic
Written Work
Activity 1.1: What happens when water vapour loses heat?
Activity 1.2: What causes ice to melt?
Activity 1.3: Changes of states of water (Teacher demo)
Activity 1.4: What affects the rate of evaporation ?
A. Does he presence of wind affect the rate of evaporation?
B. What other factors affect the rate of evaporation?
Activity 1.5: The water cycle
Activity 1.6: Water conservation in the home
Revision Worksheet 1
Correcting common misconceptions
Chapter assessment
Activity 2.1: Identifying the male and female parts of flowers
Term
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Suggested Time Frame
W1 to 5
W6 to 9
W1 to 4
W5 to 9
W1 to 4
W5 to 10
W1 to 3
W4 to 7
Cycles
Cycles
Chapter1: Water
Chapter1: Water
(A) The three states of water
When water loses heat
When water gains heat
Melting
Boiling
Evaporation
concept: "the larger the exposed surface area, the faster the rate of evaporation"
(B) The water cycle
(C) Why is water important to living things?
(D) Taking care of our water resources
Overview
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Activity
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Resource
Additional Notes (from Teachers Guide): [...work in progress...]
Interesting reads... (Extras. Nice to know but out of syllabus )
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/FoggDam-NT.jpg
http://www.atmosphere.mpg.de/enid/1__Clouds/-_Formation_of_clouds_t9.html
http://www.tricklife.com/view.php?id=832 ...how is this possible?
characteristics of water at various temperature:
http://www.simetric.co.uk/si_water.htm <-- this is better!
http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00442/wurainwater.html <-- rainwater harvesting :)
Cycles
Cycles
Cycles
Chapter2: Reproduction in plants
Chapter2: Reproduction in plants
Trigger (A tour @ PCS Eco-garden)
Preview
(A) Reproduction
Why is there a need for reproduction?
Why do the young of living things look like their parents?
Who discovered 'genes'
What are the characteristics that can be passed to offspring?
(B) Reproduction from spores
Eg.Moss, Ferns
Spore bags
Interesting reads:
(C) Sexual reproduction in flowering plants
Parts of a flower (http://www.answers.com/topic/flower)
Male part (Stamen)
Anther (contains pollen grains)
Filament
Female part (Pistil)
Stigma ... (Memory aid: "Stigma" is "sticky" to allow pollen grains to "stick onto" the stigma...)
Style
Petal
Do Acivity 2.1
Processes (Memory Aid: PFSG ~ "Police Force Saves Germany/Geylang" ):
Pollination
Fertilisation
Seed dispersal
Germination
Reproduction by other plant parts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetative_reproduction)
Suckers
Leaves
Stem-cutting
Activity 2.2: Fruits and seeds (identification of different types)
Activity 2.3: The need for seed dispersal
Activity 2.4: How are seeds dispersed?
Activity 2.5: Creating a fruit
Activity 2.6: Investigating the conditions necessary for germination
Revision Worksheet 2
Activity 3.1 Charting my family tree
Activity 3.2 Sexual reproduction in humans (Labelling parts)
Activity 3.3 What characteristics did my parents pass to me?
Revision Worksheet 3
Answers to workbook activities
Activity 1.1: Is air all around us?
Activity 1.2: Does exercise affect the rate of breathing?
Activity 1.3: Does inhaled air or exhaled air have more carbon dioxide?
Activity 1.4: Does exercise affect the heart beat?
Activity 1.5: Comparing the plant and human transport systems
Revision Worksheet 1
Activity 2.1:
Activity 2.2:
Activity 2.3:
Slides: http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfw8xp5h_113fs5mjwrm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexual_reproduction#Further_reading
http://biology.about.com/od/evolution/a/aa091004a.htm <-- Life forms are classified under 3 domains and 6 kingdoms
http://www.davidlnelson.md/Cazadero/Fern_Life_cycle.htm <-- Life cycle of a fern
http://www.tutorvista.com/content/biology/biology-ii/reproduction/plants-sexual-reproduction.php
http://www.jungleseeds.com/SeedShop/Children.htm <-- unusual seeds
Videos:
Germination... http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/7854-plant-biology-germination-and-growth-video.htm
Parts of flower; process of pollination and fertilization... http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/9756-our-flowering-world-flower-parts-video.htm
Reproduction of flowering plants (tomato)... http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/23933-reproduction-flowering-plants-video.htm
Discovery of Genes... http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/6013-genetics-the-genetic-work-of-gregor-mendel-video.htm
Interesting reads...
Chapter3: Reproduction in humans
Chapter3: Reproduction in humans
KWL survey on Human Reproduction (For 5C pupils only) <--- Modified as at 11 April 2010
KWL Summary <-- Modified as at 11 April 2010
Preview
(A) Sexual reproduction in humans
Why do living things reproduce? --> goto Activity 3.1
Sexual reproduction in humans --> goto Activity 3.2
(B) From parents to offspring --> goto Activity 3.3
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Resource
Reproduction, fertilization: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_gateway/living/sexcelldivisionrev2.shtml
How babies are made: http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=289&id=1613l
Male Reproductive System: http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/male_reproductive.html
Female Reproductive system: http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/female_reproductive_system.html
Videos:
Where babies come from:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/5479-organ-systems-the-reproductive-system-video.htm
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/9974-the-basics-of-reproduction-haploid-cells-video.htm
Female reproductive system... http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/17082-the-reproductive-system-female-video.htm
Male reproductive system... http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/16809-the-reproductive-system-male-video.htm
Fertilization:
Formation of Twins: http://health.howstuffworks.com/adam-200116.htm
Virginal delivery:
Delivery via Caesarian section (3.30 min)
A comparison between plant and animal/human reproduction
A comparison between plant and animal/human reproduction
Systems
Systems
Chapter1: Systems in Living Things
Chapter1: Systems in Living Things
Introduction to Systems
What are the different parts of a system?
A system is made up of parts that work together to perform a job.
How do parts of a system or different systems work together to perform a job?
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/health/heart-videos-playlist.htm#video-17500 <-- quite a comprehensive video of various systems
Preview
Systems in flowering plants
Systems in animals
Circulatory
Respitratory
(A) Air, breathing and the respiratory system
Air --> goto Activity 1.1
Breathing
Plants
Fish
Mammals --> goto Activity 1.2
The human respiratory system --> goto Activity 1.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiT621PrrO0 <-- see the exchange of gases
(B) The human circulatory system
Blood
Blood vessels
The heart --> goto Activity 1.4
Meaning of BP readings (Significance of Systolic and Diastolic readings)
(C) Different systems working together
(D) Transport system in flowering plants --> goto Activity 1.5
Put on your thinking cap:
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Extras:
Asthma: http://www.argosymedical.com/Respiratory/samples/animations/Asthma%20TLC_AZ/index.html
H1N1: http://www.argosymedical.com/Respiratory/samples/animations/H1N1/index.html
Air pressure in air sacs during breathing: http://www.argosymedical.com/Respiratory/samples/animations/Sherwood%20Respiration/index.html
Detailed simulation of heart functioning:
Other systems:
Digestive system:
http://www.answers.com/topic/gullet (same as esophagus)
Resource
i-Science Slides: http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dgnj78dt_2111c849nkcn
Additional notes from teachers' guide: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgnj78dt_2341g6qcb6ck
Pictures related to Systems in living things: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgnj78dt_2354cbm4djg2
World Book: http://photo.pds.org:5005/advanced/article?id=ar465800&st=respiratory+system
Videos / Animations
Animations from A.D.A.M. (http://www.pennmedicine.org/health_info/animationplayer/) :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_ONM3Bj9A <-- Exchange of gases in the lungs
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/health/heart-videos-playlist.htm#video-17500 <-- quite a comprehensive video of various systems
Systems
Systems
Chapter2: Cells
Chapter2: Cells
Preview
(A) Cells - the building blocks of life
How big are cells?
The microscope
parts and functions
(B) Plant and animal cells
Some definitions:
Interactive Resource
http://www.cellsalive.com/howbig.htm <-- Awesome! Gives you an idea how big things are.
Video / Animation
Red blood cells:
Cell reproduction:
Cell division (Meiosis)
Budding of Yeast Cells
DNA Structure
Part 1: (1.32 mins)
Part 2: (3.03 mins)
Part 3: (3.43 mins) <-- must watch!!!
a virus infecting a bacteria (0.44 mins)
a dialogue between a bacteria and virus (2.53 mins)
bacteria growth (0.44 mins)
Beauty of Nature -- virus (2.23 mins) <-- beautiful animations!!
Flu attack!! (3.39 mins) <-- very informative about flu!
How did Aids virus attack (5.14 mins)
More about HIV replication:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqDkYJn7w9Y&feature=related
Meet the "natural killer cell":
Check this out! How the flu virus multiplies.
In the news...
Chap3: Electrical systems
Chap3: Electrical systems
Preview
(A) Sources of electricity
(B) Electric circuits
(C) Circuit diagrams
(D) The effects of the components on an electric current
(E) Electrical conductors and insulators
(F) Safe use of electricity
(G) Energy conservation
Resource
Download electrical circuit simulation software
Structure of an atom
Energy
Energy
Interactions
Interactions
Chap1: Energy & photosynthesis
Chap1: Energy & photosynthesis
Some research ( ,,,work in progress...)
Resource
Internet Links:
Energy
Photosynthesis
Projects/Field trips
Carry out investigations to find out whether plants grow best in natural sunlight, fluorescent light or incandescent light.
Investigate whether plants need soil to carry out photosynthesis.
Investigate whether plants with red or orange leaves are able to carry out photosynthesis.
Recommended reading
How Nature Works (Publisher: DK)
DK Eyewitness -- Plants (Publisher: DK)
Chap1: Forces
Chap1: Forces
Topics from other levels
Topics from other levels
Heat
Heat
Man and environment:
Man and environment:
http://www.globalcommunity.org/flash/wombat.shtml --> a flash movie showing a wombat encouraging us to cherish our one-and-only Mother Earth and one another, in a setting of interconnectedness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42HLOxVZAYo --> animals saving our planet!
Check these out:
http://www.onlineschools.org/2009/11/16/100-coolest-science-videos-on-youtube/
Links to helpful sites or downloads
Mindmapping tools
https://bubbl.us/ <-- latest! cool!
Some recommended sites to answer your queries:Answers.com
Useful sites
http://necsi.org/projects/evolution/cover/evolution_cover.html
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/31-health/337-human-body.html
Science Videos:
http://www.pennmedicine.org/health_info/animationplayer/ --> great animation for body systems
http://www.argosymedical.com/ --> great animation for body systems
http://www.globalcommunity.org/flash/ex.shtml --> a flash video on an extraordinary moment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJfBSc6e7QQ --> our growing Earth
http://www.edumedia-sciences.com/en/ --> animations for math & Sc
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