Science links! November 11, 2007

What is Science?

Science is tolerated as a necessity because it makes our lives more comfortable, yet many don’t see why most students need to learn science. Science is a method, process, procedure and system used to study the physical world. If you can see, feel, hear, taste, smell or measure something, science will investigate.

Science is not just a collection of facts. Of course, facts are an important part of Science but Science is much, much more!

Science Netlinks – support standards-based teaching and learning

Yahoo Kids – interesting Science facts and videos for children

Science Links – a collection of a big list of useful links

Primary 5 Science – Infectious Diseases Lesson November 11, 2007

On the 22nd September 2007, I and a dear friend did a teaching on ‘infectious diseases’ for Primary 5 Science at the Sekolah Rendah Mabohai using ICT.

We did a recap lesson on this topic. We used powerpoint slides throughout the lesson. The lesson was divided into two parts. The first and second part were done by me and then my friend.

It started with an induction of a video clip. Another video clip was also used in part two. At the end of the lesson, we did an oral questioning and a written exercise. Later, those who finished early could play an online game linked to the lesson itself.

Overall, the students enjoyed the lesson. The observing teachers gave positive feedback. Please click here for the assessment.

We would like to thank the headmistress, the teachers and students involved.

Yours sincerely,

Salziyanti Hj Mohd. Ya’akub, 07B0609

Mohammad Hamdani Mustapa, 07B0629

B.A Primary Education

University Brunei Darussalam

Powerpoint help~ November 11, 2007

I found two PowerPoint presentations on Problem Solving using algebra and drawing a diagram that might be helpful to you.

Problem Solving I
Problem Solving II

Open them in PowerPoint and start the show by going to the [View] menu > [Slideshow]. The lesson will run all by itself.

Keep taking those quizzes and you will keep getting better. Learn Hard!

Round and Round We Go..Circles! November 11, 2007

Howdy!

Here are some links to help with the topic of circle!

• Area of a Circle
• Finding Circumference
• Geometry Tutorial Site
• Calculating Circumference
• Calculating Area
• Solve Problems by Working Backward

Hope they are helpful

Fraction Fun! November 11, 2007

There are 13 different Fishy Fraction Games you can play here.

Work your way down the left-hand column of games and then down the right-hand column of games. They get harder as you go along. But that is ok, you are also getting better at Maths as you go along!!

Click on a game then click on [Begin Game], you will be asked to register but don’t do that, just click on the button that says [Maybe Later].

Let me know how you are doing in the comments to this post or email me

Your rough guide to Recreational Mathematics – fun Maths!! November 9, 2007

What is Recreational Mathematics?

Recreational mathematics can be divided into two main topics: games and puzzles. These are important in learning Mathematics. Children in nature love games and puzzles. These can make Mathematics learning fun and interesting!

Knot A Braid of Links - a reference in projective geometry (recognised by the Encyclopeadia Britannica)

POP Mathematics – did you ever wonder what made your teacher get so excited about some topic in Mathematics?

Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles – Mathematics topics accompanied by Java illustrations

Mathematics Competitions - many maths problems

Mathematical Games and Recreations – Mathematical puzzles vary from the simple to deep problems which are still unsolved

Maths Joke Collection 1 and Maths Joke Collection 2 - humour in Mathematics

The Diamond 16 Puzzle - patterns manipulatives

Thinks.com - brain games, puzzles and pastimes

Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles – logic is a part of Mathematics

MathPages - from Mathematics history to number theory

Prime Pages - prime resources

Geometry Junkyard – stuff related to discrete and computational geometry

Combinatorial Game Theory – studies on strategies and mathematics of two-player games of perfect knowledge such as chess

MathMagic – web site devoted to original Mathematical recreations

Nick’s Mathematical Puzzles - range over geometry, probability, number theory, algebra, calculus, trigonometry and logic

Ponder This – seems some of us can’t see a problem without wanting to take a crack at solving it, does that sound like you?

World of Words & Numbers – original diversions in mathematics and word play

The Boggler – stories behind the puzzles

Fibonacci Numbers – fibonacci numbers the golden section and the golden string together with their many applications

Mark Woodard - Mathematical quotations

Mathematicians of the Day - lists mathematicians who were born or died on each day, with quotations and posters

Mudd Math Fun Facts - ideas and puzzles that will change the way you think

Alexandre Stefanov – free mathematical textbooks

Mathematical Association - resources, competitions, enrichment, special needs, revision, technology and many more

Problem Competition - suitable for different age groups and could be useful as a source of ideas for investigations

Puzzles with polyhedra and numbers - polyhedron puzzles

Totally Tessellated – devoted to tessellations of images, history, principles and methods for designing them

Recreational Maths Weblinks – a mix of everything on recreational Mathematics