Did you know?

Read the news article below:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070219/od_nm/math_anxiety_dc

Did you know that worrying about how you will do in the math test will affect your performance in the test? .... so the next time you are taking a Math test, stop thinking about how many marks you will get instead concentrate on solving the problems correctly.

Adios,
Yew

Impact on the Environment

Dear 6E,

Below are some interesting weblinks related to the science topic of "Impact on the Environment". Use the websites wisely to help you in your revision for the test next week. The study of Science is more than just memorising of facts.

Materials Challenge :
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/challenge/index.asp

http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/kids/information.html
lots of information on acid rain, global warming and ways to protect the
environment

http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate_home.html
cartoon illustrated site on acid rain, global warming

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5617318652349295608
The title of this video is “melt – a teenager’s view to global warming. Highly interesting and very relevant to this chapter on Impact on the Environment.

http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/acidrain/education/site_students/acid_anim.html
Animated acid rain clip

Homework:
Watch the video clip 'melt' and I want you to leave a comment on this post on your thoughts about the video and how you can play a part to save the environment.

Try to have fun revising.
Yew

For 6E

Do remember to bring your Maths file on Monday for checking.

I have also decided to list down the things to take note for the SDC trip.

Things to bring: Money
Water
Writing Materials
Clipboard

Things to take note: Be in your school uniform and be put on your best behaviour.

To find out more about SDC, you can visit the following website:
http://www.sdc.com.sg/

Enjoy your weekend!
Adios,
Yew

Homework for the weekend (P6F)

Do remember your Maths file on Monday!

Adios,
Yew

Interesting websites

Dear pupils,

As promised, below are some links to interesting maths websites (some of which we have explored in class). Hope you have fun exploring the activities and games online. I have also included links to websites to help you in your Young Scientist Cards and social studies HW.

A very useful website with interesting maths activities
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/index.html

BBC schools website full of educational & fun resources
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/

For those sudoku fans.. now you can play it online
http://www.321know.com/sudoku.html

For help with Young Scientists Card
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_additive

For help with Social Studies HW
http://www.jurongisland.com/

http://www.sciencepark.com.sg/home/index.asp

Have fun online
Adios,
Yew

Reminder for 6F

Note: Bring Maths file for filing, if you have not done so.

Adios,
Yew

Homework for 6E

English:Homework book unit 2 except for situational
Math: Textbook pg 76,77 and 78.

Adios
Yew