Science
Learning resources for Primary 1 & 2
Theme: Interactions
Man’s impact on the environment
• Global warming and its effects | |
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! | |
Resources: | https://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/play/ |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqxMzKLYrZ4 | |
https://theconversation.com/curious-kids-how-is-global-warming-heating-up-the-earth-117543 | |
https://kidsagainstclimatechange.co/start-learning/ |
• Recycling food waste & food composting | |
Find out how you can play your part to reduce and recycle food waste through the interactive activities. | |
Resources: | https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-knowledge/how-is-it-recycled/food-waste |
https://www.turtlediary.com/game/recycling-waste.html | |
https://kids.niehs.nih.gov/topics/reduce/vermicomposting/index.htm | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8miLevRI_o |
• Recycling plastics & papers | |
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! | |
Resources: | https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/action-and-adventure/recycle-roundup-new/ |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/recycling.html | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OasbYWF4_S8 | |
https://www.abcya.com/games/recycling_game | |
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/action-and-adventure/recycle-roundup-new/ |
Theme: Diversity
Animal Diversity
• Find out the different types of animals and their interesting facts. | |
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. | |
Resources: | bit.ly/3byIMmX |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ | |
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ | |
https://www.highlightskids.com/games | |
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html | |
https://neal.fun/deep-sea/ |
Animal Conservation
• Find out which animals are endangered and how you can play a part in saving them. | |
Fun, interactive activities for you to explore the different endangered animals and how you can play a part in saving these animals! | |
Resources: | https://www.wrs.com.sg/en/singapore-zoo/my-animal-buddy/chat-with-poppy.html |
https://www.wartgames.com/themes/animals/endangered.html | |
http://www.gamesforchange.org/studentchallenge/la/endangered-species/ | |
https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/animal-trivia-games |
Learning resources for Primary 3 & 4
Theme: Diversity
Diversity of living and non-living things
• Characteristics of living things | |
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. | |
Resources: | https://www.turacogames.com/games/living-non-living/ |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z6882hv | |
https://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/ | |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/plantanimaldif.html | |
https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-new-zealand/ |
• Groups of animals |
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These websites show you the different animal groups and their unique characteristics. | |
Resources: | https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/ |
https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/index.php/animals |
• Plant and fungi | |
These websites provide us with some information about the different types of plants and fungi. | |
Resources: | https://www.nparks.gov.sg/mygreenspace/issue-38-vol-3-2018/lifestyle/people-and-places/the-a-to-z-of-plants-and-greenery |
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/mygreenspace/issue-38-vol-3-2018/conservation/wild-about-mushrooms |
Diversity of materials
• Properties of materials | |
These resources get you to learn about the properties of materials as you experiment with a variety of objects. | |
Resources: | https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/materialproperties.html |
https://www.twinkl.com.sg/resource/t-t-25533-natural-or-man-made-materials-sorting-activity-powerpoint | |
https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/science/properties-of-materials/ |
Theme: Systems
Human System
• Parts of the digestive system | |
Match the labels to the correct parts of the digestive system. | |
Resources: | https://www.softschools.com/science/human_body/digestive_system/ |
Plant System
• Parts and function of a plant | |
This science game helps pupils to revisit their knowledge on parts of a plant and their functions. | |
Resources: | https://www.turacogames.com/games/parts-of-plants-science-game-for-kids/ |
Theme: Interactions
Interactions with magnets
• Magnetic materials & Attraction and Repulsion | |
Learn more about magnets and magnetism (attraction and repulsion) | |
Resources: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXCeuSiTOug |
https://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/magnetism/quiz767.html | |
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/magnetism-facts-for-kids/ |
Theme: Cycles
Cycles in plants and animals
Cycles in matter and water
• Properties of matter | |
Explore these websites to find out more about matter and their different states. | |
Resources: | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npv74D2MO6Q | |
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/solids-liquids-and-gases/what-is-matter/ |
Theme: Energy
Introduction to Energy
• What is energy? | |
Watch this video to find out what energy is. | |
Resources: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0LBegPWzrg |
Heat energy and temperature
• Heat and temperature | |
Explore these websites to find out more about heat and temperature. | |
Resources: | https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/heat/ |
https://k8schoollessons.com/conductors-and-insulators/ | |
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/heat/ | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JuKqkZVgTU | |
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/space/sun/ |
Light Energy
• What is light energy? | |
Explore these websites to find out more about light energy | |
Resources: | https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/light/ |
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/space/sun/ | |
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/space/light-pollution/ |
• Formation, shapes and sizes of shadows | |
Explore these websites to find out more about how shadows are formed. | |
Resources: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOIGOT88Aqc |
https://www.edumedia-sciences.com/en/node/72-the-shadows | |
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buack2-sci-shadowshapes/shadow-shapes/ | |
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/space/solar-system/eclipse-moon/ | |
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/video/space/what-is-total-solar-eclipse/ |
• Different shapes and sizes of shadows (application) | |
Watch these videos to see how others have used shadows for different purposes. | |
Resources: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwsmsiwrCPk |
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buac18-k2-sci-ess-shadowtracing/shadow-tracing/#.XqzpcSkzaCo | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SN1BOpLZAs | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeSexM-wVzA |
Learning resources for Primary 5 & 6
Theme: Cycles
Cycles in plants and animals
• Plants reproduction | |
Watch these videos to find out: - how flowering plants reproduce. - how important animals are to the pollination of plants. - how seeds germinate into seedlings. | |
Resources: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XflSajcImQ |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiczM-w3V-U | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmL_XTrPOMw | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro8Z9qIlWjM | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djPVgip_bdU | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ycl2E9r-_o | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP21hIVJhWI&t=67s | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYuNY21dY3E |
Cycles in matter and water
• Properties of water • Importance of water as a resource | |
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. | |
Resources: | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie0iFaL6Nqw | |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/water.html | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgS9uXb3o8I | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0bS-SBAgJI |
Theme: Systems
Human system
• Human reproductive system | |
Watch this video to view the process of human reproduction. | |
Resources: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUkrsCyHTlM |
• Human circulatory and respiratory systems | |
Explore how our body systems and organs work seamlessly together to help us carry out daily functions. | |
Resources: | https://www.innerbody.com/image/endoov.html |
https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5aXwiC3wWc&t=109s | |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody/respiratorysystem.html | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHQGNb0zBgg | |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody/circulatorysystem.html | |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/quizzes/humanbody.html |
Plant System
• Plant transport system | |
Explore the different parts of the plant and how they work together to help the plant carry out life processes. | |
Resources: | https://www.scienceforkidsclub.com/plant-structure.html |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/plants.html | |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/plants.html | |
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/quizzes/plant.html | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9oDTMXM7M8 | |
https://www.ducksters.com/science/biology/plants.php | |
https://www.ducksters.com/games/crossword_puzzle/plants.php | |
https://www.ducksters.com/games/word_search/plants.php | |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3St51F4kE8 |
Cell System
• Parts and functions of cells | |
Explore the evolution of cells and how they divided into two types of cells - plant and animal cells. | |
Resources: | http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.html |
(Bacteria cells) | |
(Plant cells) | |
(Animal cells) | |
https://www.ducksters.com/science/the_cell.php |
Electrical System
Theme: Energy
Energy forms and uses
• Introduction to different types of energy | |
Explore the different types of energy that can be found in our everyday lives. | |
Resources: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63t0Y2ACoh4 |
Energy Conversion
• Let's explore energy | |
Explore on your own on these websites on energy. | |
Resources: | https://www.ck12.org/physics/energy-conversion/ |
https://sciencewiz.com/portals/energy/ |
• Energy in the World | |
Explore concepts of energy at different levels of difficulties | |
Resources: |
• Energy forms and conversion | |
Interactive simulation on energy conversion with real life application [Click on Systems]. | |
Resources: |
• Energy Conversion | |
Interactive games on energy conversion. | |
Resources: | https://games.legendsoflearning.com/games/WyJnYW1lcyIsMTUxXQ== |
https://games.legendsoflearning.com/games/WyJnYW1lcyIsMTIxM10= | |
https://games.legendsoflearning.com/games/WyJnYW1lcyIsMTQ3XQ== |
Theme: Interactions
Interactions of forces
• Let’s explore forces | |
Explore on your own on these websites on forces. | |
Resources: | https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activities/teaching-content/force-and-motion-6-studyjams-interactive-science-activities/ |
https://sciencewiz.com/portals/energy/ |
• Forces in the world | |
Explore concepts of forces at different levels of difficulties. | |
Resources: | https://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsforcesandtime/ |
• Types of forces | |
Interactive simulations/games on force. | |
Resources: | https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/forces-and-motion-basics/latest/forces-and-motion-basics_en.html |
http://interactivesites.weebly.com/physics-and-motion.html |
Interactions within the environment
• Types of habitats | |
Explore these websites to find out more about habitats in the world. | |
Resources: | https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/habitats/ |
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/earth-habitats/ | |
https://www.worldwildlife.org/habitats |
• Interdependency between the animals | |
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 | |
Resources: | https://www.animalplanet.com/ |
https://mab.wrs.com.sg/login.html |
• Food chains and food web | |
Interactive games on food chains and food web. | |
Resources: | http://interactivesites.weebly.com/food-chains.html |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbnnb9q/articles/z93vdxs |
• Adaptation of animals and plants | |
View these websites to explore more on interesting adaptation of animals and plants | |
Resources: | http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20151201-seven-animals-with-astonishing-hunting-techniques |
https://www.generationgenius.com/animal-and-plant-adaptations-video-lesson-for-kids/ | |
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/animals/animal-adaptations.htm | |
http://interactivesites.weebly.com/animal-adaptations.html | |
https://www.legendsoflearning.com/learning-objectives/adaptation/ |
• Man’s impact on the environment | |
What are some of the impacts on the environment caused by humans? Explore these websites to find out more. | |
Resources: | https://www.nationalgeographic.org/topics/resource-library-human-impacts-environment/?q=&page=1&per_page=25 |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zp22pv4/articles/z2md82p | |
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/elementary-school-resources/ | |
https://www.legendsoflearning.com/learning-objectives/increasing-and-decreasing-human-impacts-on-earth-systems/ | |
https://www.legendsoflearning.com/learning-objectives/human-impacts-on-earth-systems/ |