Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Designing a Scientific Investigation

Hi 4CH!

I've finally managed to upload more photos of you in action. Here's a short video clip of a recent Science Experiment that you carried out. And you came up with the instructions too! Well done everybody!

Enjoy!

Ms Goh & Mr Fadzeel

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Visit to Singapore Science Centre - Human Systems

Hi 4CH!

Here are some photographs that we took when we were at the Singapore Science Centre, looking through the Human Systems Exhibition... Enjoy!

p/s: Please be patient and allow the video to completely load so that you will have an uninterrupted view of the video.
[ Remember what p/s means...? :P ]

Regards,

Ms Goh & Mr Fadzeel

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

The Jacket by Andrew Clements

Hi 4CH!

I'm very sorry but there seems to be an error with the webpage link that I've shared with you for the book excerpts from Andrew Clement's "The Jacket". Please follow the link below for a powerpoint slideshow that I've made based on the 2 chapters that I had highlighted in class.

After you have watched any of the videos, click on the "Back" button to get back to our blogspot!

Chapter 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fy7zVHQZTs
Chapter 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADy658b0oTw


Regards,
Mr Fadzeel

The Jacket by Andrew Clements

Dear 4CH,

I'm very sorry but there seems to be a problem with the link that I've given you in class. I will try and make Chapter 1 and 2 into a e-book which you would be able to access soon! Do keep a lookout for it! :)

Friday, April 3, 2009

Web Attack!

Don't worry, we're not under attack from aliens from other planets!!! Today, for english, we actually learnt more about Concept Maps, Mind Maps and Word Webs!

Do you remember what the differences between a Concept Map and a Word Web is?

Just recall your Science lesson and you will remember that the lines that link the points together with the main points will have words written on them. This is to enable you and also someone else to read and understand your concept map easily!

And for Word Webs, they can be used to help you structure your English composition writing so that you can stay focused on the topic and not go out-of-point. This will also help you in generating really fantastic ideas which will have a nice flow as you write your composition. Don't worry about not having enough time to write your composition. Once you are used to writing out a Word Web, writing your actual composition will be a breeze!

I have yet to scan the photos of today's group work and put it online. I will try and do it A.S.A.P. :)

Mr Fadzeel

Interesting Science Website

Hi 4CH!

Yesterday, we had a hands-on activity for Science. We had to classify materials that were given to us under 2 headings - Magnetic materials and Non-magnetic materials. We had lots of fun experiementing with the magnets and seeing how the materials interacted with the magnets!

But when handling the magnet(s) we must always be extra careful. Here are some tips to ensure that your magnets are in their optimum condition.
  • Never hit or drop your magnets
  • Never heat your magnets

By doing the above actions, it cause the tiny magnetized bits inside (the magnets) to lose allignment and cause the magnet to lose strength

Sadly, we didn't take any photos for this activity... :(
However, you may want to have a look at this website for some interesting activities... Have Fun!

http://www.sciberdiver.edu.sg/default.asp - You can try out the activities there, especially for P4 Interactions on Magnets. There is also a very interesting video of how to separate iron from waste!

Ms Goh & Mr Fadzeel

Thursday, April 2, 2009