Sunday, February 12, 2012

Week 6

Daily Plan 2012 : January-February

Week :6

Date: 6.2.2012 Monday

Public Holiday


 


 

Date: 7.2.2012 Tuesday

Class : 5S4

Science

No of period: 1

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.5 Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • list ways to prevent infection,
  • relate the control of vectors to their habits and life cycles,

Activities

  1. Carry out the following activities:

(a) draw the life cycles of vectors such as mosquito and housefly,

(b) describe the habits of these vectors,

(c) relate the life cycles and habits of these vectors to the control and prevention of infection.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 4K1

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

HEREDITY AND VARIATION

Learning Objectives

2.1 Understanding cell division

Learning Outcomes

A student is able is:

  • state what mitosis is,
  • describe the process of mitosis,

Activities

  1. View videos, computer simulations and charts to study the following:

a) mitosis

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 3

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 4K10

Science

No of period: 1

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

Summary and revision

Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to recall and summarise the above topic.

Activities

Revision exercise pg 18 – 20 (sps)

Teaching aids / ICT

ICT

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Date: 8.2.2012 Wednesday

Class : 5S4

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.5 Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • list ways to prevent infection,
  • relate the control of vectors to their habits and life cycles,
  • explain with examples various methods of , sterilisation,

Activities

Discuss the following methods of sterilisation:

(a) the use of heat: heating, boiling and using autoclave,

(b) the use of chemicals: antiseptics and disinfectants,

(c) the use of radiations: gamma ray and ultraviolet light.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 4K7

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

Summary and revision

Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to recall and summarise the above topic.

Activities

Revision exercise pg 16– 20 (sps) checking answers and correction

Teaching aids / ICT

ICT

Reflection

Only pg 16 - 17 completed.


 

Class : 4K1

Science

No of period: 1

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

HEREDITY AND VARIATION

Learning Objectives

2.1 Understanding cell division

Learning Outcomes

A student is able is:

  • describe the process of mitosis,

Activities

Simulate the process of mitosis

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 3

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 


 

Class : 5K3

Science

No of period: 1

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.5 Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • list ways to prevent infection,
  • relate the control of vectors to their habits and life cycles,

Activities

  1. Carry out the following activities:

(a) draw the life cycles of vectors such as mosquito and housefly,

(b) describe the habits of these vectors,

(c) relate the life cycles and habits of these vectors to the control and prevention of infection.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Date: 9.2.2012 Thursday

Class : 4K7


 

No of period: 2

Theme

 

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

Summary and revision

Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to recall and summarise the above topic.

Activities

Revision exercise pg 18– 20 (sps)

Teaching aids / ICT

ICT

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 5K3

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.5 Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • list ways to prevent infection,
  • relate the control of vectors to their habits and life cycles,

Activities

  1. Using the teaching courseware, discuss the ways to prevent infection such as control of vectors, sterilisation and immunisation.
  2. Carry out the following activities:

(a) draw the life cycles of vectors such as mosquito and housefly,

(b) describe the habits of these vectors,

(c) relate the life cycles and habits of these vectors to the control and prevention of infection.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 4K10

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

HEREDITY AND VARIATION (Chapter 3)

Learning Objectives

2.1 Understanding cell division

Learning Outcomes

A student is able is:

  • state what genes are, deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) and chromosomes are,
  • describe the relationship between gene, DNA and chromosome,

Activities

View computer simulations study the following:

a) gene, DNA and chromosome

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 3

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Date: 10.2.12 Friday

Class : 4K1

Subject : Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

HEREDITY AND VARIATION (Chapter 3)

Learning Objectives

2.1 Understanding cell division

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to

  • state what meiosis is,
  • describe the process of meiosis,

Activities

  1. Simulate the process of meiosis.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 3

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 


 

Class : 5S4

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.5 Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • state what immunity is,
  • state with examples types of immunity,
  • compare and contrast the various types of immunity,
  • state the importance of immunity.

Activities

  1. View videos or computer simulations and discuss the following:

(a) the meaning of immunity,

(b) types of immunity and their examples,

(c) the importance of immunity.


 

  1. Carry out an activity to compare and contrast various types of immunity. Illustrate the similarities and differences in a graphic organiser.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 


 

Date: 11.2.2012 (Saturday ) Replacement for 26/1/2012Thursday

Class : 4K7


 

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

HEREDITY AND VARIATION (Chapter 3)

Learning Objectives

2.1 Understanding cell division

Learning Outcomes

A student is able is:

  • state what genes are, deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) and chromosomes are,
  • describe the relationship between gene, DNA and chromosome,

Activities

View computer simulations study the following:

a) gene, DNA and chromosome

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 3

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 5K3

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.5 Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • state what immunity is,
  • state with examples types of immunity,
  • compare and contrast the various types of immunity,
  • state the importance of immunity.

Activities

  1. View videos or computer simulations and discuss the following:

(a) the meaning of immunity,

(b) types of immunity and their examples,

(c) the importance of immunity.

  1. Carry out an activity to compare and contrast various types of immunity. Illustrate the similarities and differences in a graphic organiser.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 4K10

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

HEREDITY AND VARIATION

Learning Objectives

2.1 Understanding cell division

Learning Outcomes

A student is able is:

  • state what mitosis is,
  • describe the process of mitosis,

Activities

  1. View videos, computer simulations and charts to study the following:

a) mitosis

  1. Simulate the process of mitosis

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 3

Reflection

Lesson not carried out. Poor attendance.


 

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Week 5

Daily Plan 2012 : January-February

Week :5

Date: 30.1.2012 Monday

Class : 4K10

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

1.6 Understanding hormonal coordination in the body

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • describe what a hormone is,
  • describe what endocrine glands are,
  • identify the main endocrine glands and their respective locations in the body,
  • state the functions of hormones secreted by the endocrine glands,
  • describe the effects of hormonal imbalance on health.

Activities

  1. Using the teaching courseware, identify the following:
    1. hormones and the main endocrine glands, i.e. the pituitary gland, thyroid

gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovary and testis,

b) the hormones secreted by each of the main endocrine glands.

  1. Draw a labelled diagram to show the locations of the main endocrine glands in the human endocrine system.
  2. Discuss the effects of hormonal imbalance on health and present the information in a graphic organizer.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 2

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 5K3

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.3 Applying knowledge about useful microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • state examples of uses of microorganisms,
  • explain with examples the roles of useful microorganisms,
  • suggest potential uses of microorganisms in various fields

Activities

  1. View computer simulations and discuss the uses and roles of microorganisms:

(a) food digestion,

(b) decaying process,

(c) medicine, agriculture and industry.

  1. Carry out an activity about the uses of microorganisms such as making bread or yoghurt
  2. Gather information from magazines, books and Internet to study how microorganisms are used to produce food or other industrial products.
  3. Gather information from magazines, books and Internet and discuss the potential uses of microorganisms in various fields.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved

Class : 4K7

Science

No of period: 1

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

1.6 Understanding hormonal coordination in the body

1.7 Analysing coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • describe the effects of hormonal imbalance on health.
  • compare and contrast nervous coordination with hormonal coordination,
  • explain with examples the coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system in response to a specific stimulus,

explain the importance of coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system in response to a specific stimulus.

Activities

  1. Discuss the effects of hormonal imbalance on health and present the information in a graphic organizer.
  2. Carry out an activity to compare and contrast nervous coordination with hormonal coordination and present the similarities and differences in a graphic organizer.


 

  1. Simulate "fright and flight" situations or relate an incident to discuss the following:
    1. coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system in producing a

response to a stimulus,

  1. b) the importance of coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 2

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Date: 31.1.2012 Tuesday

Cuti sakit

Date: 1.2.2012 Wednesday

Class : 5S4

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.3 Applying knowledge about useful microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • state examples of uses of microorganisms,
  • explain with examples the roles of useful microorganisms,
  • suggest potential uses of microorganisms in various fields

Activities

  1. View computer simulations and discuss the uses and roles of microorganisms:

(a) food digestion,

(b) decaying process,

(c) medicine, agriculture and industry.

  1. Carry out an activity about the uses of microorganisms such as making bread or yoghurt
  2. Gather information from magazines, books and Internet to study how microorganisms are used to produce food or other industrial products.
  3. Gather information from magazines, books and Internet and discuss the potential uses of microorganisms in various fields.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 4K7

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

1.8 Evaluating the effects of drug abuse on body coordination and health

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • define what drugs are,
  • list examples of drugs,
  • explain what drug abuse is,
  • describe the effects of drug abuse on body coordination,
  • describe the effects of drug abuse on health.

Activities

Using the teaching courseware, state the definition of drugs, drug abuse and the effects of drug abuse on body coordination and health.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 2

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 4K1

Science

No of period: 1

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

1.8 Evaluating the effects of drug abuse on body coordination and health

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • define what drugs are,
  • list examples of drugs,
  • explain what drug abuse is,
  • describe the effects of drug abuse on body coordination,
  • describe the effects of drug abuse on health.

Activities

Using the teaching courseware, state the definition of drugs, drug abuse and the effects of drug abuse on body coordination and health.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 2

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 


 

Class : 5K3

Science

No of period: 1

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.4 Analysing the harmful effects of microorganisms.

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • state the harmful effects of microorganisms on human being,
  • relate each group of microorganisms to the diseases caused by it,
  • describe the major symptoms of diseases caused by each group of microorganisms,

describe the various ways how microorganisms can cause infection.

Activities

  1. Observe specimens or models, or view charts on tooth decay (caries) and discuss how microorganisms cause the decay.
  2. Gather information from newspapers, books, magazines and Internet or interview medical experts and discuss other harmful effects of microorganisms on human beings such as causing food poisoning and diseases.
  3. Using the teaching courseware, identify the groups of microorganisms that cause the following diseases and the major symptoms of the diseases:
  • tuberculosis, cholera and various sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphilis – caused by bacteria,
  • common cold, dengue fever, hepatitis and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) – caused by virus,
  • tinea and ringworm – caused by fungi,
  • malaria – caused by protozoa.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Activity 3 not yet carried out


 

Date: 2.2.2012 Thursday

Class : 4K7


 

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

1.5 Understanding the human brain and its complexity

1.6 Understanding hormonal coordination in the body

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • explain what voluntary action is
  • give examples of voluntary action,
  • explain what involuntary action is,
  • give examples of involuntary action,
  • explain the effects of injuries to specific parts of the human brain.
  • describe what a hormone is,
  • describe what endocrine glands are,
  • identify the main endocrine glands and their respective locations in the body,
  • state the functions of hormones secreted by the endocrine glands

Activities

  1. Carry out activities and discuss the following:

a) voluntary actions such as writing and dancing,

b) involuntary actions such as dilation and constriction of the pupil and the beating of the heart.

  1. Discuss the effects of injuries to specific parts of the human brain
  2. Using the teaching courseware to identify the following:

a) hormones and the main endocrine glands, i.e. the pituitary gland, thyroid gland,

adrenal gland, pancreas, ovary and testis,

b) the hormones secreted by each of the main endocrine glands.

  1. Draw a labelled diagram to show the locations of the main endocrine glands in the human endocrine system.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 2

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 5K3

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.4 Analysing the harmful effects of microorganisms.

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • state the harmful effects of microorganisms on human being,
  • relate each group of microorganisms to the diseases caused by it,
  • describe the major symptoms of diseases caused by each group of microorganisms,

describe the various ways how microorganisms can cause infection.

Activities

  1. Using the teaching courseware, identify the groups of microorganisms that cause the following diseases and the major symptoms of the diseases:
  • tuberculosis, cholera and various sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphilis – caused by bacteria,
  • common cold, dengue fever, hepatitis and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) – caused by virus,
  • tinea and ringworm – caused by fungi,
  • malaria – caused by protozoa.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Class : 4K10

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

1.8 Evaluating the effects of drug abuse on body coordination and health

1.9 Analysing the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on body coordination and health

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • define what drugs are,
  • list examples of drugs,
  • explain what drug abuse is,
  • describe the effects of drug abuse on body coordination,
  • describe the effects of drug abuse on health.
  • list examples of alcoholic drinks,
  • describe the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on body coordination
  • describe the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on health,

Activities

  1. Using the teaching courseware, state the definition of drugs, drug abuse and the effects of drug abuse on body coordination and health.
  2. Gather information from books, newspapers, magazines or Internet and discuss the following:

a) examples of alcoholic drinks,

b) effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on body coordination (effect on reaction times) and

health

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 2

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 

Date: 3.2.12 Friday

Class : 4K1

Subject : Science

No of period: 2

Theme

MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area

BODY COORDINATION (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives

1.9 Analysing the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on body coordination

and health

1.10 Realising the importance of sound and healthy mind system

Learning Outcomes


 

A student is able to:

  • list examples of alcoholic drinks,
  • describe the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on body coordination
  • describe the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on health,
  • state what mind is,
  • identify factors that affect the mind,
  • explain how substance abuse can affect the mind,
  • justify the importance of a healthy and sound mind.

Activities

  1. Gather information from books, newspapers, magazines or Internet and discuss the following:

a) examples of alcoholic drinks,

b) effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on body coordination (effect on reaction times) and

health,

  1. Gather information from books, magazines, newspapers and Internet and discuss the following:

a) the meaning of mind,

b) factors that affect the mind, which include, hormone imbalance, excessive consumption of

alcohol, drug abuse, mental stress and brain injury,

c) how hormone imbalance, excessive consumption of alcohol and drug abuse can affect the mind,

d) the importance of a healthy and sound mind.

  1. Revision exercise

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 4 Science Teaching courseware CD 2

Reflection

Objectives achieved


 


 

Class : 5S4

Science

No of period: 2

Theme

Man and the Variety of Living Things

Learning Area

Microorganisms and their Effects on Living Things

Learning Objectives

1.4 Analysing the harmful effects of microorganisms.

Learning Outcomes

Student is able to:

  • state the harmful effects of microorganisms on human being,
  • relate each group of microorganisms to the diseases caused by it,
  • describe the major symptoms of diseases caused by each group of microorganisms,
  • describe the various ways how microorganisms can cause infection.

Activities

  1. Observe specimens or models, or view charts on tooth decay (caries) and discuss how microorganisms cause the decay.
  2. Gather information from newspapers, books, magazines and Internet or interview medical experts and discuss other harmful effects of microorganisms on human beings such as causing food poisoning and diseases.
  3. Using the teaching courseware, identify the groups of microorganisms that cause the following diseases and the major symptoms of the diseases:
  • tuberculosis, cholera and various sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphilis – caused by bacteria,
  • common cold, dengue fever, hepatitis and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) – caused by virus,
  • tinea and ringworm – caused by fungi,
  • malaria – caused by protozoa.
  1. View videos or computer simulations and discuss the various ways microorganisms can Infect human being such as through air, water, food, contact and vector.

Teaching aids / ICT

Form 5 science teaching courseware CD1

Reflection

Objectives achieved