Science referral websites.

Hi Class,
Just go into these websites and read during the weekends.

Have a pleasant weekend,
Mrs. Paul




AR Resources

(1) Plant Reproduction: Methods of Pollination (Britannica.com)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuYrFwDuYn0


Pollen transports sperm cells to flowers’ egg cells
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/467883/pollen


(2) Plant Reproduction: Plant Fertilization (Britannica.com)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWXb6z1eD0o


(3) Seed Disperal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbQ1jWl3AOM


(4) Plant Biology: Germination and Growth

During germination, the embryo of the seed starts to grow. Roots form first, followed by the pushing up
of leaves.

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/7854-plant-biology-germination-and-
growth-video.htm


(5) Plant Biology: Making Eggs

The life cycle of flowering plants begins with the production of eggs; when fertilized, these eggs will
develop into seeds that will eventually become a new plant.

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/7851-plant-biology-making-eggs-
video.htm

(6) Plant Biology: Making Pollen

Anther cells produce four haploid microspores, which divide to eventually form the haploid pollen cells.

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/7852-plant-biology-making-pollen-
video.htm


(7) Plant Biology: Pollination and Fertilization

Insects usually assist in the fertilization of flowering plants. Fertilization occurs when one sperm nucleus
fuses with the egg nucleus. Other sperms form the endosperm by fusing with egg cells.

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/7853-plant-biology-pollination-and-
fertilization-video.htm


(8) Interactive games/practices/activities

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/life_cycles.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/revision_bites/life_cycles.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/tests/life_cycles.shtml

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/Phase2delivery/Wales/Science/
Keystage2/Lifeprocessesan/Lifecycles/Introduction/

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/plant_life_cycles/eng/Introduct/mains.htm

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=lcycles5b

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/Phase2delivery/Wales/Science/Keystage2
/Lifeprocessesan/Lifecycles/Introduction/activity1pop.htm

http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/
plants_pt2/dispersal.htm

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/plant_repro/eng/Introduction/activity2pop.htm

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/plant_life_cycles/eng/Introduct/plenary.htm

Swine Flu. How much do u know?

Hi Everyone,
We now have two cases of the Influenza A H1N1 in Malaysia. Will there be a case in Singapore? How much do you understand about this virus? For this week, I would like you to reflect on this topic. To help you, I will list some questions below:
1. What is Influenza A H1N1?
2. How does it spread?
3. Which countries in Asia have people with Influenza A H1N1?
4. How do countries try to prevent the spread of this disease?
5. Do you think the taking of temperature is effective in preventing Influenza A H1N1? Why?
6. What other preventive measures are being taken to combat the spread of this disease in Singapore?
7. What are you doing to prevent the spread of Influenza A H1N1 disease?

Earth Hour 2009

Hi Everyone!

The holidays are over and now it is back to school again. Hope you had a restful time. For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on a coming global event : Earth Hour. This year, Singapore is participating in this global effort. To learn more about this event, you can visit these websites:

Earth Hour Official Site ~ http://www.earthhour.org/
Singapore ~ http://www.earthhour.sg/60/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkq7Zady4IQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA-2Mg181k

To help you with the reflection, I have listed some questions below:
1. What is Earth Hour?
2. When is it held this year?
3. Why do you think people are organising this event?
4. What will everyone be doing during Earth Hour?
5. What other activities can you organise with your family and friends during Earth Hour?
6. What are the other problems the Earth is facing?
7. Could you propose some solutions to ONE of the problems which you have highlighted?

How are things?

Hi guys! Writing to you from my new work place for the next 7 weeks. Things have been pretty hectic on my side. But I guess it's a very good experience for me.

How has things been in school? Heard something about not attending Tuesday's after school lessons? Well dont't think that was a very wise move to make. All lessons are complusory and they help make us an all rounded person not just only in sports. I do hope that you take the other subjects as seriously as you would for your sports. Making a choice of only concentrating in sports, is like deciding to use only your right hand to do your daily tasks. I'm pretty sure that in some tasks that you carry out daily , for example buttoning your shirts and washing your hair, all require both your hands to accomplish. Give yourself a chance to do well and try your best in everything you do. Maybe just maybe you will be as good as or as interested as you are in your sports. Do give it some thought.

I hope that you guys will continue to improve yourselves on a day to day basis. Make sure that each night before you close your eyes, ask yourself what you have learnt for the day and how were you better than the day before.

Poetry Site

Hey, I want to share this website with you all. You can produce your own Limerick and have fun at the same time. Do check it out if you can.

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/poetry_engine.htm#

Defending Singapore

I found this on Youtube, thought it is quite funny but relevant at the same time. We were hoping some of you would be able to come up with a video showing what and how you will defend Singapore. Due to time constraints, you are not to be blamed. Just enjoy the video....

Traditional vs. Modern House

Take a look at the pictures of different housings in your Coursebook on page 28 to 30. These are the different kind of houses that people around the world live in.

Have you seen a Kampong before? Do you know if any of your family members lived in a kampong in the past? Ask them to tell you more about life in the kampong.

• What do you think are the similiarites between a kampong house and the house that you live in now?
• What are the differences?

Share your views with us. You can also look up the internet and download pictures of the different kind of houses people live in around the world. I have to see some interesting pictures and hear from you.