Science Resources

The following are some of the video clips on Simple Machines:

1. Dcode

2. Levers

3. Fixed Pulley

4. Movable Pulley

5. Block and Tackle

Mathematics Resources

1. Concept of Persentage:
Change fractions and decimals to percentages, and vice versa.
Link 1, Link 2, Link 3, Link 4, Link 5.

2. Concept of Percentage
Express a part of a whole as a percentage;
Link 6

3. Percentage of a Quantity
Calculate part of a whole given the percentage and the whole;
Link 7, Link 8.

Dictation 3

Crime – Introduction

A masked man, brandishing a knife, came out of the shadows. He pinned the old man to the wall and demanded his wallet. Before fleeing, the robber went through his pockets and took his mobile phone. The old man put up a fierce struggle and managed to thwart the thief’s intention of running off with his wallet.

Spelling 3

1. habitat destruction
2. stop this trend
3. alternative is unthinkable
4. future looks bleak
5. by some estimates
6. destroyed by deforestation
7. loggers cut down
8. hectares of forest
9. nature reserve
10. remaining apes
11. vanish
12. ensure their survival
13. awareness campaigns
14. orang utan’s plight
15. slip away
16. drop drastically
17. established conservation organisation
18. miracle cure
19. high quality
20. reasonable price

English Grammar Practice

Please complete the following exercise tomorow:

1. Synthesis and Transformation

Mathematics Resources

Ratio and Proportion:

- Use ratio to show the relative sizes of 2 or 3 quantities.
- Interpret a given ratio, a : b or a : b : c
- Recognise equivalent ratios
- Reduce a given ratio to its lowest terms

Click on the following link for the activities. Link 1

Science Resources

Simple Machine

- Identify a force as a push or a pull. Link 1

- List some simple machines. Link 2

- Determine their characteristics and uses. Link 3

Click on the above 3 links for the activities.

Dictation 2

Hot day – Introduction

The sun-drenched morning sky heralded another scorching summer day. The children practised for the parade in the tropical midday heat. They were visibly wilting under the blazing sun. It was a wonder that none of them got sunstroke. They continued walking in the sweltering heat. The burning sun scorched their skin.

Spelling 2

1. conservation groups
2. roam the western plains
3. hunt illegally
4. killed for horns and skins
5. valued as souvenirs and medicines
6. indigenous species
7. World Wildlife Fund
8. park rangers
9. brutally slaughtered
10. soft pads on feet
11. easily pierce their flesh
12. moved rapidly
13. ridiculous
14. paradise
15. barbed wire fence
16. an eccentric millionaire
17. menagerie
18. screaming non-stop
19. squealed shrilly
20. a prominent conservationist

Dictation 1

Explosion – conclusion

The stench of charred buildings hung in the air. Occasionally, curious sightseers drove past; the day after a fire tore through their neighbourhood, destroying all the houses in a radius of two kilometers, the residents could be seen going in and out of their former homes, lamenting the loss of their property and trying to salvage what they could.

Spelling List 1

1. endangered animals
2. organisations
3. a researcher
4. the last of its species
5. a man-made jungle
6. future lies in the hands of
7. create an awareness about
8. hippopotamus
9. captive breeding
10. carnivorous
11. deforestation
12. herbivorous
13. omnivorous
14. poachers
15. slash-and-burn development
16. vegetarian
17. extinct
18. the passenger pigeon
19. destroyed their critical habitat
20. the bison

Hand, foot and mouth disease

Ulcers in the mouth and on the thumb. (Photograph courtesy of KK Women's and Children's hospital)

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is caused by the Coxsackie virus and Enterovirus 71. The throat and tonsils develop small ulcers while the hands, feet, and diaper area are affected by a rash with characteristic vesicles (very small blisters). This is usually a mild illness with the rash healing in 5 to 7 days.

Blisters on the palm and fingers. (Photograph courtesy of KK Women's and Children's hospital)

HFMD is spread from person to person by direct contact with the nasal discharge, saliva, faeces and fluid from the rash of an infected person. Both adults and children can be affected, but young children below five years are particularly susceptible.

Symptons :

• fever


• sore throat


• ulcers in the throat, mouth and tongue


• headache


• a rash with vesicles (small blisters, 3-7 mm) on hands, feet and diaper area. The vesicles are typically on the palm side of the hands the sole side of the feet and very characteristic in appearance


• loss of appetite
  

Blisters on the soles of the feet. (Photograph courtesy of KK Women's and Children's hospital)

Treatment
There is no specific treatment for the infection. Symptomatic treatment is given to provide relief from fever, aches and pain.
Treatment with antibiotics is not effective and is not indicated. Acetaminophen can be used to treat fever. Aspirin should not be used in viral illnesses in children under age 12 years.
Salt water mouth rinses (½ teaspoon of salt to 1 glass of warm water) may be soothing if the child is able to rinse without swallowing. Ensure an adequate fluid intake because swallowing may be painful. Extra fluid is needed when a fever is present.

HFMD in Singapore
HFMD is present all year round in Singapore. Outbreaks do occur in childcare centres, kindergartens and schools. HFMD became legally notifiable on 1 October 2000. Although usually a mild disease, it has been associated with fatalities usually due to complications involving the heart and nervous system.

Advice for parents
Parents are advised to consult a doctor early if their child has symptoms of HFMD. They should also be alert to any change in their child's normal behaviour, e.g. irritation and sleepiness. Should they refuse to eat or drink, have persistent vomiting or drowsiness, parents should bring their child immediately to hospital.

Prevention
Children should be kept away from crowded public places (such as schools, preschools, play groups, markets and public transport) if they show signs of infection. Family members are advised to follow good hygiene practices, including frequent hand washing, to limit the spread of the infection.

Welcome Note

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students of P6.5,

I would like to inform you that I will be the form teacher of Primary 6.5 this year.

Besides taking charge of the class administrative matters, I will be teaching the core academic subjects; English, Mathematics and Science, as well as Social Studies.

As 6.5 form teacher, I am committed to bring out the best in all the students. I believe that home support is important in helping every pupil achieve their full potential. Thus, I look forward to working closely with parents/guardians in monitoring the student’s progress.

I will be employing different modes of communication to keep you updated of the happenings in the class and school. You may visit this class blog for any announcements. I will also be using the school central messaging system to reinforce announcements from time to time. Alternatively, I am contactable via the school phone number: 67831191, or through my email at chan_yew_meng_david@moe.edu.sg.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to this partnership with you.

Yours Sincerely,
Mr. David Chan