Wednesday 27 April 2016

[28/4] More Revision Notes & MCQ Homework

More Revision Notes
The following notes have been given to you today.
Do file them neatly for revision & study them together with the other concept maps done in your NSB.
The words in the blanks are key words that will help you remember the concepts. Do focus on the importance of the words when you study.
  • Concept map on Adaptation for Breathing 
  • Concept map on Adaptation to Cope with Extreme Temperature

Interaction Activity Book
We have completed all the activities up to pg 56.
Bring home to revise for SA1.
We will complete Topical Worksheet 3 (pg 57-60) after SA1 exam.
The rest of the pages will be covered in Term 3.

Do bring back you book on 11 May Science Paper.

Homework: Practice Paper (2) - MCQ (EDP 2014)
This is your last EDP SA1 2014 Practice Paper MCQ.
Do attempt it seriously. P6 topics are included.
Pupils who improve compared to their CA1 MCQ marks, will get a token from me.
Timed yourself 30 minutes to complete ALL 30 MCQ.
This is due next Tuesday, 3 May.

Tuesday 26 April 2016

[27/4] Revision Notes & Science File

Revision Notes
The following notes have been given to you today.
Do file them neatly for revision & study them together with the other concept maps done in your NSB.
  • Notes on Heat
  • A set of concept maps on Adaptations

Science File
We have gone through Practice Paper (1) MCQ. File them neatly in your Science File
The following extra MCQ practices should also be filed in.
  • MCQ Set 1
  • MCQ Set A
  • MCQ Set B
  • MCQ Set C
  • MCQ Set D (will be returned to your tomorrow)


Wednesday 20 April 2016

[21/4] Homework: MCQ Revision Set C

2016 Term 2 Self-Revision Set C
File in Set C into your Science File. Here's a copy of the answer key.
Do revise the P6 topics and see me if you do not understand why you're wrong.
I'm available next Thursday after your Supp Class.


Homework: 2016 Term 2 Self-Revision Set D
This is your last Self-Revision Set. Do attempt it seriously. P6 topics are included.
Pupils who improve compared to their CA1 MCQ marks, will get a token from me.
Timed yourself 30 minutes to complete ALL 30 MCQ.
This is due next Tuesday, 26 Apr.


Tuesday 19 April 2016

[20/4] Interactions Activity Book

Interactions Activity Book
Complete pg 44-45
Bring back the book tomorrow.
We will go through the answers and continue with the Adaptation Activities in the book.


Energy Activity Book
Bring home this book for revision. We have completed it and you do not need to bring back,

Monday 18 April 2016

[19/4] Practice Paper (1) MCQ

I've gone through corrections to Q1-10. 
Look at Q11-15 and identify questions that are carelessly done. Attempt the corrections on your own. We will go through them tomorrow in class.

Homework
Complete Q16-Q30.
This task is due tomorrow.
Your target is to improve from the score for Q1-15.

Wednesday 13 April 2016

[14/4] MCQ Revision Set C & Adaptations Concept Maps

2016 Term 2 Self-Revision Set A
File in Set B into your Science File. Here's a copy of the answer key.


Homework: 2016 Term 2 Self-Revision Set C
Timed yourself 30 minutes to complete ALL 30 MCQ.
This is due next Tuesday, 19 Apr.

Homework in NSB: Adaptations Concept Map
We have started on Adaptations today and completed adaptations for breathing and movement.
Copy the 3 concept maps below into your NSB.





Tuesday 12 April 2016

[13/4] Homework & Chapter 6 Summary

Homework: Interactions Activity Book
Complete pg 39-43
This is due tomorrow, 14 Apr.


Chapter 6: Adaptations for Survival
Key Pointers

Structural Adaptations
  • Have special body parts that help them survive or reproduce.

Behavioural Adaptations
  • Behave in a certain manner that help them survive or reproduce.

Why do organisms adapt?
  • For Movement so that they can look food and water.
  • For Breathing so that they can get enough air.
  • To Deal with their physical living conditions (in an extreme cold/hot environment)
  • For Getting food for animals.
  • For Making food for plants.
  • For Protection so that they can escape from predators.
  • For Reproduction so as to ensure continuity of its kind.



Monday 11 April 2016

[12/4] Sentences Frame & HW: Interactions Activity Book

Homework: Interactions Activity Book
Complete pg 32-33 & pg 35-38
Bring back the book tomorrow. We will be going through the answers tomorrow.

Open-Ended Question Strategy: Sentence Frame
Here's what we have discussed in class today. Copy this into your NSB.

When asked to explain what happen to the population of organism X if the population of Y increases, you need to look at the following 3 steps to craft your answer.



Wednesday 6 April 2016

[7/4] Homework: MCQ Revision; EDP Eco-pond & Eco-Garden; NSB Concept Map

2016 Term 2 Self-Revision Set A
File in Set A into your Science File.
Here's the answer key for pupils not around in school due to competition.



Homework: 2016 Term 2 Self-Revision Set B
Timed yourself 30 minutes to complete ALL 30 MCQ.
Your target is to score 4 marks better than Set A.
This is due next Tuesday, 12 Apr.

Homework in NSB: Discovering EDP's Eco-pond & Eco-Garden
Visit the Eco-Pond & Eco-Garden during recess and complete this in your NSB. We will discuss your findings next Tuesday during lesson. 

Eco-pond
Name of Habitat: ______________
Name of animals found: __________________
Name of plants found: _____________________
Non-Living Factors that affect the survival of an organism: ___________________
Simple Sketch of the environment: ______________________

Eco-garden
Name of Habitat: ______________
Name of animals found: __________________
Name of plants found: _____________________
Non-Living Factors that affect the survival of an organism: ___________________
Simple Sketch of the environment: ______________________

Homework in NSB: Garden Community Concept Map
Copy the Garden Community & Decomposers Concept Map below into your NSB for Revision.



Tuesday 5 April 2016

[6/4] Homework: Activity Book & NSB (Concept Maps)

Interactions Activity Book HW
Complete pg 28-31
Bring back tomorrow for going through in class.

Homework in NSB: Food Chains/Food Webs Concept Maps
We have covered Interaction Chapter 5: Food Chains/Food Webs today.
Copy the 2 concept maps below into your NSB.