Science
Learning resources for Primary 1 & 2
Theme: Interactions
Man’s impact on the environment
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• Global warming and its effects
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Discover why the Earth is getting hotter day by day and how you can play your part to save the Earth through many fun-filled interactive activities! |
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https://theconversation.com/curious-kids-how-is-global-warming-heating-up-the-earth-117543 |
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• Recycling food waste & food composting
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Find out how you can play your part to reduce and recycle food waste through the interactive activities. |
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https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-knowledge/how-is-it-recycled/food-waste |
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https://kids.niehs.nih.gov/topics/reduce/vermicomposting/index.htm |
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• Recycling plastics & papers |
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Explore the amazing world of recycling for kids with our range of fun experiments, free games, crazy facts, cool projects, interesting videos, quizzes and more! |
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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/action-and-adventure/recycle-roundup-new/ |
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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/action-and-adventure/recycle-roundup-new/ |
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Theme: Diversity
Animal Diversity
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• Find out the different types of animals and their interesting facts.
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Interactive activities for you to try and find out more about the animals you love!
Take a virtual tour through the exhibitions and engage in interactive activities. |
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https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html |
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Animal Conservation
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• Find out which animals are endangered and how you can play a part in saving them.
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Fun, interactive activities for you to explore the different endangered animals and how you can play a part in saving these animals! |
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https://www.wrs.com.sg/en/singapore-zoo/my-animal-buddy/chat-with-poppy.html |
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http://www.gamesforchange.org/studentchallenge/la/endangered-species/ |
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Learning resources for Primary 3 & 4
Theme: Diversity
Diversity of living and non-living things
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• Characteristics of living things
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These websites lead you to games that allow you to identify living or non-living things. You will also be asked to recall the characteristics of living things. |
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https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/plantanimaldif.html |
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• Groups of animals
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These websites show you the different animal groups and their unique characteristics. |
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• Plant and fungi
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These websites provide us with some information about the different types of plants and fungi. |
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https://www.nparks.gov.sg/mygreenspace/issue-38-vol-3-2018/conservation/wild-about-mushrooms |
Diversity of materials
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• Properties of materials
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These resources get you to learn about the properties of materials as you experiment with a variety of objects. |
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https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/materialproperties.html |
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https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/properties-of-materials/ |
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Theme: Systems
Human System
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• Parts of the digestive system
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Match the labels to the correct parts of the digestive system. |
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https://www.softschools.com/science/human_body/digestive_system/ |
Plant System
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• Parts and function of a plant
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This science game helps pupils to revisit their knowledge on parts of a plant and their functions. |
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https://www.turacogames.com/games/parts-of-plants-science-game-for-kids/ |
Theme: Interactions
Interactions with magnets
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• Magnetic materials & Attraction and Repulsion
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Learn more about magnets and magnetism (attraction and repulsion) |
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https://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/magnetism/quiz767.html |
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Theme: Cycles
Cycles in plants and animals
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• Life cycles of plants and animals
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Explore these websites to find out more about the life cycles of plants and animals. |
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https://www.dkfindout.com/us/animals-and-nature/amphibians/life-cycle-frog/ |
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https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nat36-int-butterflylifecycle/butterfly-life-cycle/ |
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https://www.nea.gov.sg/dengue-zika/prevent-aedes-mosquito-breeding/aedes-mosquito |
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Cycles in matter and water
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• Properties of matter
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Explore these websites to find out more about matter and their different states. |
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https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/solids-liquids-and-gases/what-is-matter/ |
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Theme: Energy
Introduction to Energy
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• What is energy?
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Watch this video to find out what energy is. |
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Heat energy and temperature
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• Heat and temperature
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Explore these websites to find out more about heat and temperature. |
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Light Energy
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• What is light energy?
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Explore these websites to find out more about light energy |
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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/space/light-pollution/ |
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• Formation, shapes and sizes of shadows
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Explore these websites to find out more about how shadows are formed. |
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https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buack2-sci-shadowshapes/shadow-shapes/ |
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https://www.dkfindout.com/us/space/solar-system/eclipse-moon/ |
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https://www.dkfindout.com/us/video/space/what-is-total-solar-eclipse/ |
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• Different shapes and sizes of shadows (application)
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Watch these videos to see how others have used shadows for different purposes. |
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Learning resources for Primary 5 & 6
Theme: Cycles
Cycles in plants and animals
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• Plants reproduction
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Watch these videos to find out:
- how flowering plants reproduce.
- how important animals are to the pollination of plants.
- how seeds germinate into seedlings. |
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Cycles in matter and water
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• Properties of water
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Watch these videos to explore the unique properties of water that makes it so important for all living things. In addition, appreciate the importance of water as a resource and its journey since the formation of earth. |
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Theme: Systems
Human system
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• Human reproductive system
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Watch this video to view the process of human reproduction. |
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• Human circulatory and respiratory systems
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Explore how our body systems and organs work seamlessly together to help us carry out daily functions. |
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https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody/respiratorysystem.html |
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https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody/circulatorysystem.html |
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Plant System
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• Plant transport system
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Explore the different parts of the plant and how they work together to help the plant carry out life processes. |
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Cell System
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• Parts and functions of cells
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Explore the evolution of cells and how they divided into two types of cells - plant and animal cells. |
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https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/biology/bacteria.html (Bacteria cells) |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UvlqAVCoqY (Plant cells) |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj8dDTHGJBY (Animal cells) |
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Electrical System
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• Electrical circuits
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Explore these websites to know more about electricity! |
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https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/electric-circuit/599858 |
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https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/howto/lemonbattery.html |
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https://www.sciencekids .co.nz/gamesactivities/electricitycircuits.html |
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Theme: Energy
Energy forms and uses
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• Introduction to different types of energy
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Explore the different types of energy that can be found in our everyday lives. |
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Energy Conversion
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• Let's explore energy
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Explore on your own on these websites on energy. |
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• Energy in the World
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Explore concepts of energy at different levels of difficulties |
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• Energy forms and conversion
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Interactive simulation on energy conversion with real life application [Click on Systems]. |
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https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/energy-forms-and-changes/latest/energy-forms-and-changes_en.html |
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• Energy Conversion
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Interactive games on energy conversion. |
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https://games.legendsoflearning.com/games/WyJnYW1lcyIsMTUxXQ== |
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https://games.legendsoflearning.com/games/WyJnYW1lcyIsMTIxM10= |
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https://games.legendsoflearning.com/games/WyJnYW1lcyIsMTQ3XQ== |
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Theme: Interactions
Interactions of forces
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• Let’s explore forces |
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Explore on your own on these websites on forces. |
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• Forces in the world |
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Explore concepts of forces at different levels of difficulties. |
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• Types of forces |
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Interactive simulations/games on force. |
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https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/forces-and-motion-basics/latest/forces-and-motion-basics_en.html |
Interactions within the environment
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• Types of habitats |
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Explore these websites to find out more about habitats in the world. |
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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/habitats/ |
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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/earth-habitats/ |
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• Interdependency between the animals |
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Animal Planet: Learn about the survival of the fittest in the animal world My Animal Buddy (Singapore Zoo): Explore fun behind the scene facts about the animals |
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• Food chains and food web |
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Interactive games on food chains and food web. |
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• Adaptation of animals and plants
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View these websites to explore more on interesting adaptation of animals and plants |
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http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20151201-seven-animals-with-astonishing-hunting-techniques |
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https://www.generationgenius.com/animal-and-plant-adaptations-video-lesson-for-kids/ |
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http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/animals/animal-adaptations.htm |
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https://www.legendsoflearning.com/learning-objectives/adaptation/ |
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• Man’s impact on the environment |
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What are some of the impacts on the environment caused by humans? Explore these websites to find out more. |
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https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/elementary-school-resources/ |
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https://www.legendsoflearning.com/learning-objectives/human-impacts-on-earth-systems/ |
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