<![CDATA[Science Videos and Animations]]>As the Continual Assessment is approaching, here's a video clip on the conversion of energy from gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy as a collar coaster car moves through two vertical loops. The effects of friction are ignored in this animation.


It is a common misconception that the gravitational potential energy at the top of the first loop is zero. Look at the animation clearly and you will realise that the gravitational potential energy there is not zero. Why? The first loop is lower than the initial height of drop of the roller coaster car.

Have fun recapping the concept!

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/qt/energy/coastwin.cfm

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/32253/science-videos-and-animationsRSS for NodeTue, 23 Jun 2026 19:56:27 GMTMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:22:52 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:31:49 GMT]]>Here's a video that explains how lightning is formed. Many pupils have asked me this question before. Have fun watching the video. Good enrichment resource.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=H_MG__53wsM

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/787278https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/787278Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:31:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:27:26 GMT]]>

jedamum:
serenasgreenhouse:

A suggestion:

It is good to keep a learning journal or notebook. The child can write down the questions that he makes mistakes in and review them later. They need to keep reviewing those that they do not know till they can fully answer or solve the questions by themselves. My ex-pupils or ex-tutees who adopt this method show an improvement over time.

what is the frequency of reviewing science section B answering technique?
despite going through the answers, when it is test/exams revision time, his answers will still be the same wrong (not wrong in concept, but the answer not 'tight' enough) stuff he wrote in earlier. :stupid: (same as his English and Chinese revision! :stompfeet: )

Hi, jedamum. The frequency of reviewing Science Section B answering techniques varies from child to child. If you have observed that your child tends to forget the answering techniques during the revision period, it would be good to review the techniques more frequently, especially for high-frequency questions.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/787276https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/787276Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:27:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:46:37 GMT]]>

serenasgreenhouse:
tigermum:

Hi serenasgreenhouse,


Thanks for the GREAT reply! Indeed, my DS lack the answering technique and process skills. For science, he loses majority of his marks to section B. For Maths, loses marks to careless mistakes and 1 or 2 difficult questions.
That is why I have the intention of sending him tuition for that sake, at least we have somebody to ask when encounter questions that he can't answer, even I can't answer! :gloomy: :imdrowning:
Your tip is useful because section B emphasize a lot on keywords and keypoints.

You're welcome πŸ˜„ Children need to be exposed to answering techniques and process skills before they can apply them.

We have written an article on how parents can implement the learning journal as a learning tool at home. You can apply the strategy for all subjects. Refer to the weblink below.
http://serenagreenhouse.blogspot.com/2012/05/cumulativereview-and-maths-achievement.html
http://serenagreenhouse.blogspot.com/2012/05/whatis-cumulative-review.html

Thanks for sharing with parents on cumulative review. Will be working on it this semester.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/782889https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/782889Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:46:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Thu, 17 May 2012 05:39:49 GMT]]>

serenasgreenhouse:
A suggestion:

It is good to keep a learning journal or notebook. The child can write down the questions that he makes mistakes in and review them later. They need to keep reviewing those that they do not know till they can fully answer or solve the questions by themselves. My ex-pupils or ex-tutees who adopt this method show an improvement over time.
what is the frequency of reviewing science section B answering technique?
despite going through the answers, when it is test/exams revision time, his answers will still be the same wrong (not wrong in concept, but the answer not 'tight' enough) stuff he wrote in earlier. :stupid: (same as his English and Chinese revision! :stompfeet: )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/764173https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/764173Thu, 17 May 2012 05:39:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Thu, 17 May 2012 05:34:19 GMT]]>I've been conversing with the Directress and she would tell me those that I asked are covered. The PTM will be next wk and I will have some face time with them. I really hate to change kindy at this juncture as DS is in K1.


Great that your dds have great trs.

I have PM you buds dear.

:offtopic:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/764165https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/764165Thu, 17 May 2012 05:34:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Thu, 17 May 2012 05:25:26 GMT]]>

SAHM_TAN:
Thank you buds dear for your help.

:hugs:
SAHM_TAN:
Dd1 will sometimes tell me stuff that I know are science-related. When she was in K2, I do not know what she understands as science. πŸ˜‚
Montessori covers zoology which includes classification of animals (like what the P3s are doing).. animal parts.. animal habitats.. animal everything la! Then there's botany which again covers quite extensively on plants and plant reproduction, plant parts, different types of flowers, leaf shapes... many more of course!

There's also about dinosaurs and the eras they live in.

Geography is a whole lot more stuff too!

In short, it's extensively covered. πŸ˜„
SAHM_TAN:
As for ds, he tells me he learns nothing in school :yikes:
:faint:
SAHM_TAN:
As for geography, the school seems to focus only on countries and culture. There's not much on stuff like land and water formation.
Time to give school a quickie visit? πŸ˜‰
SAHM_TAN:
I guess no matter for kindy or p1 I still need to be active in their learning.
With good teachers, sometimes follow up not required cos they do soooo much and in some of my DDs teachers, too much... that i'm lagging behind in follow-up. πŸ˜† Of course if the parent or parents play active role(s) in any of the the child's / children's development of any kind, the children definitely benefit as these are extras that aren't tangible but one that goes a long way. More than we know it. πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/764160https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/764160Thu, 17 May 2012 05:25:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Thu, 17 May 2012 05:05:29 GMT]]>πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/764141https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/764141Thu, 17 May 2012 05:05:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:58 GMT]]>

buds:
serenasgreenhouse:

Teaching young kids Science needs some preparation on the parents' end. For example, if you want to introduce the concept of life cycles to your child, you may want to read \"The Very Hungry Caterpillar\" written by Eric Carle.


Subsequently, you can engage in craft work with your child. Your child can construct a caterpillar. Simple craft materials can be bought from Daiso and other shops!

Like this? πŸ˜‰

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-home-teaching-3-children

Yes!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/763180https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/763180Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Tue, 15 May 2012 08:36:29 GMT]]>Thank you buds dear for your help. Dd1 will sometimes tell me stuff that I know are science-related. When she was in K2, I do not know what she understands as science. πŸ˜‚ As for ds, he tells me he learns nothing in school :yikes:


As for geography, the school seems to focus only on countries and culture. There's not much on stuff like land and water formation.

I guess no matter for kindy or p1 I still need to be active in their learning.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762697https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762697Tue, 15 May 2012 08:36:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Tue, 15 May 2012 01:48:24 GMT]]>

SAHM_TAN:
Could you suggest some ways to introduce science to pre-primary and primary 1 kids?

Heyya there babe, your kiddies' Montessori school should be covering extensively on Science & Geography if it runs a full Montessori curriculum. You can find out more from the school. πŸ˜„

You can also have a head start even with your baby with this sharing I shared some time ago. > http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/introduction-early-science

πŸ˜‰
SAHM_TAN:
I do not wish to send them to science enrichment classes. Could you introduce some resources that has a systematic curriculum for kids between 4 to 7 yos? Science and Maths are my weakest subjects.
SAHM_TAN babe, they say nothing in life is free but these free ones available here will keep u busy for quite awhile. πŸ˜‰

http://www.msnucleus.org/curriculum/curriculum.html

http://www.guesthollow.com/homeschool/printables/printables_science.html

http://www.interactivescienceteacher.com/general.asp

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762304https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762304Tue, 15 May 2012 01:48:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Tue, 15 May 2012 01:16:37 GMT]]>

serenasgreenhouse:
Teaching young kids Science needs some preparation on the parents' end. For example, if you want to introduce the concept of life cycles to your child, you may want to read \"The Very Hungry Caterpillar\" written by Eric Carle.


Subsequently, you can engage in craft work with your child. Your child can construct a caterpillar. Simple craft materials can be bought from Daiso and other shops!
Like this? πŸ˜‰

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-home-teaching-3-children

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762280https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762280Tue, 15 May 2012 01:16:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Tue, 15 May 2012 00:51:52 GMT]]>

SAHM_TAN:
Dear Serene,


Thank you. Now I know how to carry out the review. I will go through her various worksheets and assessment papers to kick-start the review.
Our pleasure πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762265https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762265Tue, 15 May 2012 00:51:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:11 GMT]]>Dear Serene,


Thank you. Now I know how to carry out the review. I will go through her various worksheets and assessment papers to kick-start the review.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762252https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762252Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Tue, 15 May 2012 00:10:09 GMT]]>Hi SAHM_TAN


Glad you have found the article useful. πŸ˜„ Plan the revision schedule in advance so that your child will have adequate time to revise all concepts at least once before any major examination. However, there will be concepts that the child is weaker in. For such concepts, cumulative review will be very useful and the child should revise these concepts more than once.

If you have time, it would be good if you can spend time analysing the errors and discussing with your child his or her reasoning. If the errors are made due to carelessness, then you can leave them out of cumulative review. If your child can fully grasp the concepts after you have explained to him or her, you can leave them out of cumulative review too. Sometimes, you are not sure if he or she has fully understood the concept. What you can do is to tag out the question. Ask him or her a few days or a week later. If he or she is very confident in answering you, you can leave them out of cumulative review after that.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762232https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/762232Tue, 15 May 2012 00:10:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Mon, 14 May 2012 06:12:04 GMT]]>Dear Serene,


Thanks for your link on your article about cumulative review. May I know for concepts that the child has understood is it still necessary to include? Or it’s alright to leave it to revision nearer to school assessment period?

Does it mean we will park any qn that the child has gotten wrong under cumulative review?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/761833https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/761833Mon, 14 May 2012 06:12:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Mon, 14 May 2012 05:48:23 GMT]]>How do animals adapt to the harsh living conditions in the Arctic region?


Watch this video to find out...

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/activity/arctic-adaptations/?ar_a=1

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/761820https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/761820Mon, 14 May 2012 05:48:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Tue, 01 May 2012 15:55:37 GMT]]>

tigermum:
Hi serenasgreenhouse,


Thanks for the GREAT reply! Indeed, my DS lack the answering technique and process skills. For science, he loses majority of his marks to section B. For Maths, loses marks to careless mistakes and 1 or 2 difficult questions.
That is why I have the intention of sending him tuition for that sake, at least we have somebody to ask when encounter questions that he can't answer, even I can't answer! :gloomy: :imdrowning:
Your tip is useful because section B emphasize a lot on keywords and keypoints.
You're welcome πŸ˜„ Children need to be exposed to answering techniques and process skills before they can apply them.

We have written an article on how parents can implement the learning journal as a learning tool at home. You can apply the strategy for all subjects. Refer to the weblink below.
http://serenagreenhouse.blogspot.com/2012/05/cumulativereview-and-maths-achievement.html
http://serenagreenhouse.blogspot.com/2012/05/whatis-cumulative-review.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754797https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754797Tue, 01 May 2012 15:55:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:06:29 GMT]]>Hi serenasgreenhouse,


Thanks for the GREAT reply! Indeed, my DS lack the answering technique and process skills. For science, he loses majority of his marks to section B. For Maths, loses marks to careless mistakes and 1 or 2 difficult questions.
That is why I have the intention of sending him tuition for that sake, at least we have somebody to ask when encounter questions that he can't answer, even I can't answer! :gloomy: :imdrowning:
Your tip is useful because section B emphasize a lot on keywords and keypoints.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754291https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754291Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:06:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:39:06 GMT]]>Hi, tigermum


I will not say that tuition is mandatory. Some pupils can understand what is taught in school and can apply the concepts or skills very well. These kids do not need tuition. However, some of these kids attend tuition classes although they are scoring high A or A* in their school examinations. They attend the classes to refine their answering techniques and gain exposure to higher order and process skill questions. During the classes, the tutor/ coach will explain the process skills, thought processes and answering techniques involved.

The majority of the pupils attend tuition classes as they are either weak in their concepts or they need help to address certain areas of weakness for example, questions involving process skills.

What you are doing at home is sound. You are letting him gain exposure to the wide variety of questions from assessment books and past year papers from various schools. Now what you need to ask yourself is: Does your child need help in terms of answering techniques and process skills despite the practices?

There is no ONE formula that works for all children. Different kids have different learning needs. I think you are in the best position to decide if your child needs extra help.

A suggestion:
It is good to keep a learning journal or notebook. The child can write down the questions that he makes mistakes in and review them later. They need to keep reviewing those that they do not know till they can fully answer or solve the questions by themselves. My ex-pupils or ex-tutees who adopt this method show an improvement over time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754162https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/754162Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:39:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:03:58 GMT]]>Hi serenasgreenhouse,


Need your advice. To prepare for PSLE, is the following sufficient:
- do past year papers from various school,
- do assessment books?
Or tuition is a must because the teacher has all the relevant resources.

My DS is in P5 this year, his Maths and Science always in the 80-85 range, how to
excel further?

Thanks!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/753606https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/753606Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:03:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:42:16 GMT]]>Is an alligator a crocodile? What are some differences between an alligator and a crocodile?


Watch this video to find out more.
http://serenagreenhouse.blogspot.com/2012/04/differences-between-alligator-and.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/753460https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/753460Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:42:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:27:11 GMT]]>Thanks for tips

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/742304https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/742304Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:27:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:43:10 GMT]]>Here are two videos on the life cycle of the butterfly.


http://youtu.be/VPHFzHRyZ1k
http://youtu.be/fjduur9YyVA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/741796https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/741796Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:43:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Videos and Animations on Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:40:51 GMT]]>

SAHM_TAN:
Hi Serenasgreenhouse,


Could you suggest some ways to introduce science to pre-primary and primary 1 kids?

I do not wish to send them to science enrichment classes. Could you introduce some resources that has a systematic curriculum for kids between 4 to 7 yos? Science and Maths are my weakest subjects.

Appreciate any advice from you. Thank you.
Hi, there are many resources on the Internet that you can use to introduce Science to your kids. You may want to go to this website, http://www.enchantedlearning.com. There are a few sample activities that are free.

Teaching young kids Science needs some preparation on the parents' end. For example, if you want to introduce the concept of life cycles to your child, you may want to read \"The Very Hungry Caterpillar\" written by Eric Carle.

Subsequently, you can engage in craft work with your child. Your child can construct a caterpillar. Simple craft materials can be bought from Daiso and other shops.

There are free sample worksheets on the Internet. You can download pictures of a life cycle of a butterfly and ask your kiddo to rearrange the stages.

Have fun!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730362https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730362Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:40:51 GMT