Q&A - P3 Science

[Zhen]

Hi all, I am preparing science for my DD next yr. can anyone tell me what are the good books that I can buy for her to read and practice?

[smartmummy]

The following thread consists of lot of assessment books and guide books,

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=19568

[Zhen]

Hi smartmummy,


Thanks… I got alot of info from the link you provided.

[smartmummy]

Zhen:

Hi smartmummy,


Thanks.. I got alot of info from the link you provided.

u r welcome

[Amethyst]

smartmummy:

Hi All!

I have a doubt.I thought Mammals have 3 stage life cycle.But today, I found its two from a guide book.Pls clarify for me.
From My Pals are here, fertilised egg----young----adult
Some other guide books young ----- adult
Which is correct?

Well, according to my DS, his teacher said both are acceptable answers in exam. He used the 'My Pals are Here' science textbk, so he saw the 3 stages as stated. However, in the notes provided by the school, they stated only the 2 stages.

Not sure if this is common practice in other schools though.

[smartmummy]

Hi Amethyst!

Thanks for the reply.My son’s school never give any notes.

[HAPPYH]

Dear All,


I am bit confused with the following. I think one mum already pointed out this earlier in one of the threads.

Plants - leaves grow/move towards the sunlight

The question is what can you infer from this picture/experiment?

Answer is
1) Living things/plants respond to stimuli (sun light)

2) Plants/leaves move towards sun light

These 2 answers are interchangably used in different books/guides. Which one is more appropriate (Living things move or living things respond to stimuli) or is it better to write both?

Thank you in advance.

[atutor2001]

HAPPYH:

Dear All,


I am bit confused with the following. I think one mum already pointed out this earlier in one of the threads.

Plants - leaves grow/move towards the sunlight

The question is what can you infer from this picture/experiment?

Answer is
1) Living things/plants respond to stimuli (sun light)

2) Plants/leaves move towards sun light

These 2 answers are interchangably used in different books/guides. Which one is more appropriate (Living things move or living things respond to stimuli) or is it better to write both?

Thank you in advance.

In my opinion, the answer depends on the picture/s given.

Answer 1 is more appropriate if the pictures provided clearly show a \"change\" to the plant after being subject to stimuli (sun light). That means there should 2 pictures. A 1st picture with a normal plant and a 2nd one with the same plant placed in a box with the plant growing towards a hole in the box.

Answer 2 is more appropriate if there is only 1 picture with the plant bending towards the sun.

[HAPPYH]

atutor2001:

HAPPYH:

Dear All,


I am bit confused with the following. I think one mum already pointed out this earlier in one of the threads.

Plants - leaves grow/move towards the sunlight

The question is what can you infer from this picture/experiment?

Answer is
1) Living things/plants respond to stimuli (sun light)

2) Plants/leaves move towards sun light

These 2 answers are interchangably used in different books/guides. Which one is more appropriate (Living things move or living things respond to stimuli) or is it better to write both?

Thank you in advance.

In my opinion, the answer depends on the picture/s given.

Answer 1 is more appropriate if the pictures provided clearly show a \"change\" to the plant after being subject to stimuli (sun light). That means there should 2 pictures. A 1st picture with a normal plant and a 2nd one with the same plant placed in a box with the plant growing towards a hole in the box.

Answer 2 is more appropriate if there is only 1 picture with the plant bending towards the sun.

:thankyou: I go home and check the pictures in various books.

[mrswongtuition]

atutor2001:

HAPPYH:

Dear All,


I am bit confused with the following. I think one mum already pointed out this earlier in one of the threads.

Plants - leaves grow/move towards the sunlight

The question is what can you infer from this picture/experiment?

Answer is
1) Living things/plants respond to stimuli (sun light)

2) Plants/leaves move towards sun light

These 2 answers are interchangably used in different books/guides. Which one is more appropriate (Living things move or living things respond to stimuli) or is it better to write both?

Thank you in advance.

In my opinion, the answer depends on the picture/s given.

Answer 1 is more appropriate if the pictures provided clearly show a \"change\" to the plant after being subject to stimuli (sun light). That means there should 2 pictures. A 1st picture with a normal plant and a 2nd one with the same plant placed in a box with the plant growing towards a hole in the box.

Answer 2 is more appropriate if there is only 1 picture with the plant bending towards the sun.

Totally agree with Atutor.

However, I noticed that children at P3 may not understand why or how they have to answer the question based on what was presented to them in the question. Tried explaining to them and they will get confused.

As such, I normally teach my students to be a little more detailed in their explanations.

\"The plant grows towards the sunlight as living things respond to stimuli.\"

Regards,
Mrs Wong
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