Wishing The Very Best To All Of You

My dear POPPERS,

because

and remember to say this every day to yourself and believe in it:

Your supporter always...

Mr K :)

June Holiday Homework and Supp lesson

Dear pupils

Homework 

There is no assigned homework for both Science and Math.

Those who did not complete your Science booklet B has to hand in either during PTM session or during supplementary classes.



What do you need to bring for my supplementary lesson?

1) Your writing materials (include pieces of papers for correction)
2) A calculator and Math textbook for Math lessons
3) Science booklet B if you did not hand it in


Dates for supplementary classes
The dates given to you in the supplementary form have some errors.

Please make the following change

19 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug should be changed to 19 July, 21 July and 22 July.

Science Practice paper SA1 Set (1) answer key

Dear all

Please check through the answer.

No.	Answer	No.	Answer	No.	Answer
1.	( 4 )	6.	( 1 )	11.	( 3 )
2.	( 4 )	7.	( 3 )	12.	( 3 )
3.	( 1 )	8.	( 2 )	13.	( 3 )
4.	( 2 )	9.	( 1 )	14.	( 1 )
5.	( 2 )	10.	( 4 )	15.	( 1 )

No.	Answer	No.	Answer	No.	Answer
16.	( 2 )	21.	( 2 )	26.	( 3 )
17.	( 3 )	22.	( 2 )	27.	( 3 )
18.	( 1 )	23.	( 1 )	28.	( 1 )
19.	( 3 )	24.	( 2 )	29.	( 4 )
20.	( 4 )	25.	( 4 )	30.	( 3 )

Science - Earth Hour Activity

Dear all

I was elated when the prizes (as shown below) were placed on my table So many of you have won yourself a prize for participating in the making of the vehicle for Earth Hour Activity.

Just a quick recap, this was actually your homework back then. We have carried out class discussions on energy conversion based on the vehicle constructed by each of you.

Although we fail to achieve the 100% submission, I am still heartened to see the effort shown by most of you. As for those who did not submit, I hope you will reflect on your action and try harder the next time.

The top 5 designs go to Angelina, Ann Kyee, Zxan, Sebastian and En Xi.

Some of the designs will be displayed in Term 3  and during our School Open House. So, do support your friends.

Science competition - Sustainable Singapore Blueprint

Dear all

For those who are interested, take note of the deadline for the competition.

P6 Science - Adaptation of birds

Take a look and jot down some notes for the adaptation of birds

Math Practice Paper Question

Dear 6B

We have discussed the following question in class and let me explain why the answer $30 is wrong using the following method.


Keith bough 5 times as many toy cars as computer games for his friends. He spent a total of $455.
He spent $65 more on the toy cars than the computer games.
Each toy car cost $11 less than each computer game.
What is the cost of each computer game?


Let Toy cars be x and computer games be y

5x + y = 455
5x = 65 + y
x= y -11

5(y-11) = 65 + y
5y - 55 + 65 + y
5y - y = 65 + 55
4y = 120
y= 30


Explanation

The first sentence is already wrong.

Let toy cars means the number of toy car in this case because the equation formed is 5x + y = 455.
This is incorrect because 5 times of toy cars + number of computer games is not equal to $455.
There is no clue that suggests the total number of toy car and computer games at all.


Let say x refers to the cost of one toy car and y refers to the cost of computer game
then only x=y-11 makes sense.
5x means the cost of one toy car times 5 and to add it to the price of one computer game will never give me 455.
Similarly, 5x =65 + y will not make sense since we do not know how many sets of toy cars and computer games there are.

so remember

The key step to solve this word problem is to make comparison between one unit of computer games and one unit of toy car.

Man's impacts on the environment (negative)

Dear 6B

Let's watch this video,

An Inconvenient Truth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu6SE5TYrCM

I would like you to comment on the video using some of the guiding questions below: 

Indicate your name before you comment:

1) Which part of the video do you remember? Why is that so? 

2) What causes that to happen? 

3) How do you feel about it? 

Group work
Save your work in Project --ANG SHIAU WEI -- Mr JONATHAN 

Name your file as follow

Name of topic _Leader's name

e.g.

Loss of rainforest _ Russell

SBC Lesson Companion Booklet Unit 6 (19 April 2016)

Dear 6B,

Let's try out another app.
Post your thoughts into the padlets.

Click on each link for Parts (a) to (b) to (c).

Part (a) 

Part (b) 

Part (c)

Happy Posting...

Science Homework for 13 April 2016

Dear all

Take note of the homework given today

Science
1. Interactions Activity Book - Topical Worksheet 2 pages 34 to 46
(Due 14 April 2016 - Duration 40 minutes)
2. Read through the contribution made by your classmates on the google sheet done today
Pupils who are out for SYF have to key in accordingly.
Jot down points which are important to you in the Nature Study Book.
You are allowed to select and print accordingly as well.

We will continue with other adaptations on 15 April 2016.
Please come prepare and ensure you know the purpose for each type of adaptation.

Math
- No homework given
- For SYF pupils, we have completed Speed Practice 1.
- Reminder: Test on Circles is on 14 April 2016
- Note: Test on Area and Perimeter is on 18 April 2016 (Monday)

P6 Adaptation

Dear 6B

Please use the following link for our lesson

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XULyAC0AIJLhrk4pdRjIin0goECc6RYxxObjR590qSU/edit?usp=sharing

The video below shows some animals which are good at blending in to the environment. What do you think is the purpose or function of such adaptation?

Unit 5 - War Heroes

Dear 6B,

Click on this website http://singaporeheroes.weebly.com/ to learn more about our War Hero Lieutenant Adnan bin Saidi.

Are there any other war heroes that you know..share with the class. 

Mrs Fernandez

Quiz on Whoever, Whatever & Wherever

Hi 6B,

I had given you a set of notes on this language item.

We can think about the W-ever words semantically as the 'W' word + the quantifier 'any'. The trick to understanding these terms is to realise that they apply to any single one of the referents, and at the same time refer to all of the referents.

• Whatever - Any thing (This could also be every thing)
• Whenever - Any time (This could also be 'every time')
• Wherever - Any 'where' (Anywhere or everywhere).
• Whoever - Anyone (Any person or every person, or sometimes used to refer to a person unknown to the speaker)
• Whichever - Any 'which' (Choice between a group or set).
• However - Any 'way' (In any manner or way, regardless of how).

Basically each one means:

"It does not matter what / when / where etc." OR  "An unknown thing / time / place etc."

Here is a link to an online quiz.

Click here - http://www.grammar.cl/Games/Whoever_Whatever_Whenever.htm

Enjoy!

Homework - Comprehension from Companion Bklet Unit 4 - Pg 5 - 7.
Due only on 30 March.

Regards,
Mrs Fernandez

Errata for EL HW - SBC

Dear 6B,

I have your Unit 3.
Pls complete the SBC for Unit 2.
Apologies for the oversight.

Thank you Sebas for alerting me via wats app now.

Regards,
Mrs Fernandez

March Holiday Homework for Science

Dear 6B

Refer to the following for a summary of your holiday homework.

1. Construct a vehicle for Earth Hour and ensure that it shows energy conversion. (Individual work)
Bring on the first day in Term 2.

2. No homework for Maths.

3. Do your own revision and enjoy the short break as we will do more in the next term.

Cheers.

English Holiday Homework

Dear 6B,

Please complete the following.

Individual Composition

Please refer to Unit 2 Companion Booklet - Composition on An Unforgettable Experience with an Animal.

I have also provided you samples.

Look through the creative techniques and reflect how these structures made the composition interesting.

In 150 words, write your own composition on the above theme.

Remember, you can write based on just 1 stimulus or even use all 3. 

Remember to use only 50 mins to complete the task.

Stimulus-Based Conversation

Please cut, copy or click on the link 

http://tinyurl.com/6BU3SBC

Post your thoughts on the Linoit Pad.

You will need to refer to Unit 3's SBC - It's on the Pirate Poster.

Spend about 10 to 15 mins doing this.

Reading

The English department has collated a list of recommended books for you. Do use your time wisely and spend time reading good Literature. It will be useful.

Have a restful and well-deserved holiday.

See you soon.

Regards,

Mrs Fernandez

Solar eclipse on 9 March 2016

On 9 March 2016, we experienced the solar eclipse at about 8.23 am. I know that some of you were prepared for this rare moment and I am delighted to know the level of excitement in some of you. 

I believe many of us were pleased to catch a glimpse of it.

I would like to take this opportunity to excite you further with some additional information for your pleasure reading and exploration.

If you have missed the eclipse this time, you may want to equip yourself with some simple materials for the next eclipse on 26 Dec 2019. 

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tens-of-thousands-watch-as-solar-eclipse-sweeps-across-singapore-and-the-region

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/rare-astronomical-event/2501296.html  

Reflections for CA1

Hi everyone,

Our CA is over.
Some of you have done well. Congrats to you.
Some may have not. Don't fret. You will do better.

Nevertheless, it is time to move on and continue to do your best and put in more effort to reach your goals.

We have now set new targets for SA1 and we shall work together to meet your goals.

Regards,
Mrs Fernandez

Words that some of you were confused about...

Hello everyone,

Hope you had done your part to look up for the meanings as well.

clout - influence or power, especially in politics or business
brunt - the worst part or chief impact of a specified action
disbursed - pay out (money from a fund)
disenchanted - disappointed by someone; disillusioned.
bleak -  not hopeful or encouraging
forlorn - pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
ruinous - disastrous or destructive
frivolous - carefree and superficial 
controversy - public disagreement or heated discussion 

Kudos to those who have taken the time to search for the meanings.
Best wishes for CA1. 

Mrs Fernandez

CA Revision Week - Some Tips for you

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a good weekend.
This week will be our revision week. 

Here's something nice to share.
Kudos to Zong Han and Sean for being the top scorers for Comprehension 3.
Keep it up boys.

Up to date we have completed and gone through 2 sets of Booklet A.
Today we have started on one set of Booklet B. We will be completing another this week.
Do not fret about Unit 3..we will complete it before Term 1 ends.

I had also shared a suggested breakdown of the time you should spend for each section.
You may choose to do either Bk A or Bk B or vice-versa.
It all depends on your comfort level.
Again it is just my humble suggestion. 

• Booklet A - 30 mins
• Grammar Cloze - 10 mins
• Editing - 10 mins
• Compre Cloze - 10 mins
• Synthesis - 5 mins
• Comprehension - 40 mins
• Checking - 5 mins

All the best for the revision week and stay strong and positive.

P.S - There are some vocab words that you need to find the meaning. 

I will not reveal the meanings today....

Mrs Fernandez

Peer Editing

Hi class,

We did some peer editing of the Group task for SW.
Hope you have got the structure by now. 
I could see that many of you enjoyed editing your friends' work and at the same time were able to articulate what the errors were and how they should be corrected.
Well done! 

Science Learning Journey to Gardens by the Bay

Dear pupils

Majority of you enjoyed this trip and I hope you have learnt something today.

Do write a reflection on what you have learnt in the Nature Study Book. We will have a short sharing on Friday.

Science - Skate Park

Dear all

We have discussed the following during the lessons today.

What should we be looking out for?

1) Identify the highest point and relate it to the amount of gravitational potential energy

2) State the relationship between the height of the skater and the change in gravitational potential energy

3) Identify the point at which kinetic energy is zero and observe the change in kinetic energy at various points given

Do note that the discussions were based on the exclusion of friction and heat energy.

Please try to include friction in the track and observe the difference.

We will continue our discussions next week.

What can you do next?

Try changing the skater or adjust the mass of the selected skater and observe if there is any change in the amount of gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy.

If your skater is being thrown off the track at certain point, please adjust the track accordingly.

At the end of the activities, you should be able to conclude the factors affecting gravitational potential energy and describe the conversion in energy based on the diagram given.


Have fun!

Reminders
- Total Defence Day on Monday 15 Feb, 2016 (Please come in appropriate home-attire)
- Learning Journey to Gardens by the bay (In home-attire, small bag to contain your writing materials such as pen or pencils, water bottle)
- Math Test on Fraction on 18 Feb

Lesson on Unit 2 - Situational Writing (Animal Society)

Hi everyone,

I didn't assign any homework yesterday and today. 

It was good that we identified the features of a persuasive email. The Fast Kits actually helped us explain to those who may have had misconceptions. Hope you liked the activity with the Fast Kits (the coloured cards).

Here are some snippets from our Group Task for the SW.

Job Well done!

Energy conversion - Skate Park

Dear all

 

Please visit the link and download the software.

 https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park

 

Upon successful downloading, run the software and you will see the skater.

Draw the TRACKS on the top right corner to add tracks to it based on the one I have shown in class.

Select ‘Show Pie Chart´and ‘Energy vs Postion’ on the right side.

Select ‘Return Skater’ and you will notice that the skater will start moving.

 

Observe the Pie Chart and the Energy vs Position at various points.

You may pause the motion at any point you want.

Feel free to explore the software by designing other tracks.

We will discuss the following on this Friday

1)      Identification of the highest/lowest point of GPE and KE

2)      Identify if there is any chances to GPE and KE at ground level and above ground level

Do note that it is optional to print the findings from the software.

Also, you should not spend too much time on this. (Maximum 45 minutes)

Have fun!