Word search-Improve Science Vocabulary(9KLe)

 Word searches for learners are available in a variety of themes and age-appropriate versions, which means that there is a word search out there for every type of child. Each word search features a list of words, some of which students will be familiar with, and some of which will be new. Academic vocabulary is key to mastery of any discipline. Scholars know the vocabulary of their discipline, and the first step towards vocabulary is exposure to the word itself. You can use word searches to do this, and you can use word searches for a self-test review. 

9KLe science class love to do a word search. After completing classwork or task, we try to do a science word search. Sometimes, word search is a reward for them after completion of classwork. Students really enjoy and look very happy while doing a word search. For me, it will improve their science vocabulary, spelling, boost up the brain, problem-solving skills and it's a fun activity for the learners.

"Teach-in ways which enable learners to learn from one another, to collaborate, to self-regulate, and to develop agency over their learning."

"Select teaching approaches, resources, and learning and assessment activities based on a thorough knowledge of curriculum content, pedagogy, progressions in learning and the learners."

Rocket Science with Mr. Dunn(STEAM)

 This week was a very special and exciting week for me as well as intermediate students. This time we are going to make and fly rockets. Students were very excited to make their own rockets. They have a lot of questions about rocket science. This session was very extraordinary just because of Mr Dunn, who was the in-charge of rocket science. Mr Dunn is deputy principal of Tamaki college and a very good chemistry teacher. He loves science and technology. So, this time intermediates were working with Mr Dunn.

Rocket Science session divided into two parts. In the first session, students discussed rocket and forces acts on rockets. Students also discussed gravity and planets. They got all their answers while discussing rockets. This time we planned to make paper rockets as a demo. This was a very exciting activity. In this way, students came to know about drag force and the number of fins. And how they act on a flying rocket.

For this activity we need, Pencil Scissors Tape Soda straw (plastic or reusable) Meter stick or measuring tape Rocket template and data log.

1. Cut out and shape the rocket body. Cut out the rectangle. This will be the body tube of the rocket. Wrap the rectangle around a pencil length-wise and tape the rectangle so that it forms a tube.

 2. Cut out the two fin units. Align the bottom of the rectangle that extends between the fins with the end of the rocket body, and tape the fin to the body tube. Do the same thing for the other fin on the opposite side, making a “fin sandwich.” 

3. Bend the fins on each fin unit 90 degrees so that they are each at a right angle to each other. When you look along the back of the rocket, the fins should form a “+” mark.

 4. Twist the top of the body tube into a nose cone around the sharpened end of your pencil. Measure your nose cone from its base to its tip and record the length on the data log and on the rocket itself. 

5. Prepare to launch! Remove the pencil and replace it with a soda straw. Be sure your launch area is clear of people and hazards. Then, blow into the straw to launch your rocket! Record the distance the rocket travels on your data log.

How to deal with EXAMS stress?

 

The pressure of high school exams is one of the first pressures in life that teaches you the values of dedication and commitment. Exam stress affects most students in varying ways. It is important to manage this stress and find little ways of helping to eliminate the risk of burnout. 

For some students, exams can be a breeze; revision is second nature to them, and they could ace an exam with their eyes closed. But for others, sweaty palms and heart palpitations are just a part of the territory, and it seems that nothing is more impossible than sitting down and revising. Here are some handy tips that can help to dissipate stress and make sure you can get through exam season. 

If the stress gets to a point where it is overwhelming and is affecting your day-to-day life, try and speak to someone about it. School should have a service where you can speak to people about your concerns and will be able to offer more advice on how to manage it. If that seems like too big a step, open up to a family member or a friend about the pressure you feel. You’ll be amazed to know that you aren’t alone in feeling like this.

Be flexible. While having a revision time table is one of the best tools in your arsenal for exam success, don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t stick to it. If you accidentally oversleep, don’t write the day off.

Write down everything you feel like you need to do and try and tick one thing off. Just the act of feeling like you are in control of your revision can help. 

Research shows that overuse of mobile phones not only causes stress but can also hurt your mental health.  So it’s time to get smart about your smartphone. Here are a few things you could try: Check your social media feeds just once or twice a day. Turn off all notifications. Put your phone on airplane mode, or better still, switch it off after 9pm.

"In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers.”

Elephant toothpaste Yr 7&8 Reflection

                                                    STEAM

This week the topic was Fascinating water, so I decided to make elephant toothpaste with yr 7&8 students. Create a giant foaming reaction, and use science to wow your friends with this classic activity. With just a few ingredients you can make something that looks like foamy toothpaste being squeezed from a tube—but so big that it seems almost fit for an elephant.

 Materials: Empty plastic bottle, Dry yeast (found in the baking section of the grocery store), Warm water, Liquid dish soap, 3% hydrogen peroxide, Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, Safety glasses, Large tub or tray to catch the foam. 
1. Measure 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide, and carefully pour it into the bottle. 2. Add a big squirt of dish soap into the bottle, and swirl gently to mix. 3. To make your foam a single colour, add a few drops of food colouring directly into the hydrogen peroxide, and swirl the bottle gently to mix. If you want to give your foam stripes like some toothpaste, put the drops along the inside rim of the bottle’s mouth. Let them drip down the inside of the bottle, but do not mix.  4. In a measuring cup mix together one tablespoon of yeast and three tablespoons of warm water. Stir for about 30 seconds. 5. Pour the yeast mixture into the bottle then quickly step back, and watch your reaction go! 

Elephant toothpaste emerges out.

"Teach-in ways that enable learners to learn from one another, to collaborate, to self-regulate and to develop agency over their learning."