18/03/16
Given below are two research projects for ‘Sharing the Planet’
Finding the TRUE PRICE of a chosen object
Take any everyday object like bottled water, t-shirt, pair of shoes, etc.
Ask the following questions about your chosen product:
What are the effects, both positive and negative on you as a consumer, on other people, on animals and on the environment?
You may look at the item itself. Read the label. Note the ingredients/materials, etc.
What alternatives would do more good and less harm in this conventional (regular) product?
What are the systems that need to be transformed in order to make that transformation possible?
You may wish to watch this video:
http://humaneeducation.org/watch-zoe-weils-talk/
Watch it from 8:28 until 12:04
Work in your group, prepare a power point presentation or a poster and get ready for the presentation on 07/04/16
Summative Task- Tic – Tac – Toe
Choose any three questions from the given below tic-tac-toe and gather information. You can present your research work using any one of the following tools- poster/movie/role-play or a power point presentation.
Research due on 12/04/16
Different environmental problems | Causes and effects of environmental problems | Prevention/solution to environmental problems |
Explain how various organizations help in tackling the environmental problems. Eg. WWF, Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation | Compare and contrast environmental problems of two countries (a developing country - Indonesia with any developed country – USA/Japan/Denmark, etc) | Research on projects carried out by Indonesia on environmental problems. For eg, banning of plastic bags |
Choose an environmental problem in Indonesia and find current facts and government’s action plan | Learner profiles and attitudes demonstrated with details and examples | Student action plan – choose an environmental problem in your school/community and write a detailed action plan |
Remember to note down the references used for your research. Work cooperatively with your group and create quality work appropriate for Grade 4.
Regards,
Grade 4 Teachers
| HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER | |
| 18/03/16 Dear Parents, Greetings! Please find attached weekly update for the coming week Class 4B: Term 3 Week 32 (March 21-24 2016) Reminders: Student Led Conference on 24th March Term break (25th March- 01st April). School resumes from 04th April. Learning Engagements this week: Numeracy: Volume word problems Literacy: Text Type- Explanation UOI: Environmental problems – pollution, deforestation, trash management, endangered species and global warming | Learning Engagements for next week: Numeracy : Intro to Lines- parallel, perpendicular and intersecting, vertical and horizontal Literacy: Text Type- Explanation Class novel- James and the giant peach UOI: Environmental problems – pollution, deforestation, trash management, endangered species and global warming Finding ‘True price’ of an object Planning and preparation for SLC Regards, Ms. Sujatha |
7-3-2016
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
04/03/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 30 (March 7-11 2016)
Reminders:
Grade level assembly: 16-3-2016 from 7.40-8.20am
· Waste materials for ‘art from waste’ on 11/03/16
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
· Word problems related to area and perimeter
Finding
Literacy:
· James and the giant Peach- class novel
Spelling contract
UOI:
· Introduction to new unit- Sharing the Planet
· Unlocking of the Central Idea and discussion of the LOIs
|
Learning Engagements for next week:
Numeracy:
· Word problems related to area and perimeter
· Introduction to Volume
Recap of finding area and perimeter of composite figures
Literacy:
· James and the giant peach- class novel
Spelling test
Explanation text type of writing-
Use of present tense
Use of action verbs
Use of connectives to link time sequences
UOI:
· Environmental problems – pollution, deforestation, trash management, endangered species and global warming
· Making of a cloth bag from old t-shirts
· Art from waste
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
3-3-2016
Dear Parents,
Keeping in line with our current unit ‘Sharing the Planet’, we aim to inculcate environment friendly habits in our students. To further this, we plan to initiate a recycling project which will go beyond the 6 weeks of this UOI and two hands on projects:
· For the recycling project, we have joined hands with ‘XS Project’. XS Project Indonesia is a World Fair Trade Organization and it gives 100% commitment to Fair Trade in all their business activities. XS Project works to collect and transform waste into creative and useful items such as bags, pouches, pencil cases, etc. This organization collects certain types of used plastic pouches from trash pickers and pays them good price for it. It has also collaborated with various schools of Jakarta to collect these used pouches.
To further its commitment to society, it also undertakes the responsibility of education of children of these trash pickers.
Visit http://xsproject-id.org/aboutxs/ to learn more about XS Project
We request you to collect and send these used pouches to us at school. Enclosed here is a list of pouches that can be used and also the steps for cleaning that will be required before you can send the pouches to school.
· Reusing old-t shirts to make cloth bags - Please send 1 XS/S size and 1 M/L/XL used t-shirt. Students will learn to make bags from these t-shirts. T-shirts due on 07/03/16
· Art from waste – students will use the waste from home to make new usable items. For eg, students can make pencil holders, photo frames, candle holders, etc from the waste collected from home. Students are advised to first plan on what they wish to make and collect only those waste materials which will be useful in making their final product. Waste items from home due on 11/03/16.
The above information has also been uploaded on our class blog.
Thanks,
Sujatha
WASTE POUCHES for XS Project
Company |
Brand
|
Size
| |
DETERGENT
| |||
PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
|
Attack
|
1 kg
| |
PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
|
Rinso Excel
|
1 kg
| |
Smart Klin
|
1 kg
| ||
Surplus
|
1 kg
| ||
LIQUID DETERGENT
| |||
Matic
| |||
FABRIC SOFTENER
| |||
PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
|
Molto
|
450ml/900ml/1800ml
| |
PT. SC Johnson & Son Ltd.
|
Soft & Fresh
|
200ml/800ml/1800ml
| |
PT. Sayap Mas Utama
|
Softener So Klin
|
250ml/450ml/900ml/1800ml
| |
PT. Sayap Mas Utama
|
Pewangi So Klin
|
900ml
| |
Silky
|
450ml
| ||
PT. Kinocare Era Kosmetindo
|
Sleek
|
550ml/1100ml
| |
PT. Cussons Indonesia
|
Cussons Baby
|
900ml /1800ml
| |
PT. Alvitama Sentosa
|
Sofy
|
900ml
| |
PT Megasurya Mas
|
Softener
|
900ml
| |
PT. Naga Corigo Kencana
|
Binggo
|
900ml
| |
SOFTENER FOR IRONING
| |||
PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
|
Trika
|
450ml
| |
SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Astri
|
450ml/375ml
| |
PT. Sayap mas Utama
|
Rapika
|
450ml
| |
PT. Spariondo Mustika
|
Aro
|
900ml
| |
PT. Joenoes Ikamulya
|
Tril
|
410ml
| |
FABRIC FRESHNER
| |||
Refresh
|
450ml
| ||
DISH SOAP
| |||
PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
|
Sunlight
|
400ml/800 ml
| |
PT. Lionindo Jaya
|
Mama Lemon
|
225ml – 800ml
| |
PT. Birina Multidaya
|
Idola
|
800ml
| |
PZ Cussons
|
Morning Fresh
|
750ml
| |
PT. Karibuntex Internusa
|
Emori
|
800ml
| |
PT. Naga Corigo Kencana
|
Binggo
|
900ml
| |
Reliance
|
900ml
| ||
PT. Megasurya Mas
|
Pizzy
|
900ml
| |
PT. Spariondo Mustika
|
Aro
|
900ml
| |
PT. Smartindo Utama
|
Giant
|
800ml
| |
PT. Lotus Mas
|
Antik
|
800ml
| |
PT. Megasurya Mas
|
Dishwashing
|
900ml
| |
Unilestari
|
Moonlight
|
900ml
| |
PT. Joenoes Ikamulya
|
Ligent
|
250gr
| |
GLASS CLEANER
| |||
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Clear
|
450ml
| |
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Widex
| ||
Glass Cleaner
|
410ml
| ||
Vista
|
450ml
| ||
FLOOR CLEANER
| |||
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Axi
|
800ml
| |
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Keramik
|
200ml
| |
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Bebek semerbak
|
450ml
| |
PT. Pritho
|
SOS
|
400ml/800ml
| |
PT. Sayap Mas Utama
|
So Klin
|
900ml/1800ml/2000ml
| |
Super Sol
|
2000ml
| ||
PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
|
Super Pell
|
400ml/800ml
| |
PT. Kinocare Era Kosmetindo
|
Sleek
|
375ml
| |
PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
|
Domestos Wipol
|
450ml/900ml
| |
PT. Alvitama Sentosa
|
Nosy
|
800ml
| |
PT. Sara Lee Household Indonesia
|
Densol
|
900ml
| |
PT. Joenoes Ikamulya
|
Aganol
|
750ml
| |
PT. Alvitama Sentosa
|
Lindy
| ||
PT. Smartindo Utama
|
Giant
|
800ml
| |
PT. Sinar Antjol
|
B-29
|
800ml
| |
PT. Naga Corigo Kencana
|
Binggo
|
800ml
| |
PT. Joenoes Ikamulya
|
Yuri-Sol
|
700ml
| |
CERAMIC CLEANER
| |||
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Fantastik
|
400ml
| |
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Bebek Bathroom
|
450ml/900ml
| |
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Bebek Kloset
|
450ml
| |
SOAP FOR CAR WASH
| |||
PT. SC Johnson & Son Inc.
|
Kit – wash & Glow
| ||
PT. Megasari Makmur
|
Sonax
| ||
Reliance
|
900ml
| ||
PT. Alvitama Sentosa
|
Nosy
|
900ml
| |
TISSUE
| |||
PT. Megasari Makmur
|
Mitu
|
60pcs
| |
PT. Sara Lee Household Indonesia
|
Zwitsal
|
60pcs
| |
Wetkins
|
60pcs
| ||
BATH SOAP
| |||
PT. Unilever Indonesia Tbk.
|
Lux
|
450ml
| |
Cussons
|
400ml
| ||
Imperial leather
|
225ml
| ||
Nuvo
| |||
Lifebuoy
|
250ml
| ||
Pucelle
|
250ml
| ||
PT. KAO Indonesia
|
Biore
|
250ml/450ml
| |
Botanical
|
250ml
| ||
PT. Reckitt Benckiser Indonesia
|
Dettol
|
250ml
| |
PT. Sara Lee Household Indonesia
|
Sanex
|
250ml
| |
Kodomo
|
180ml
| ||
Pigieon
|
600ml
| ||
SHAMPOO
| |||
Dee-dee
|
225ml
| ||
HAND SOAP
| |||
PT. Joenoes Ikamulya
|
Yuri
|
375ml
| |
PT. Reckitt Benckiser Indonesia
|
Dettol
| ||
Dee-dee
| |||
Antik
|
300ml
| ||
Barco
| |||
Avena
| |||
PT. Alfa Retailindo Tbk.
|
Sari Murni
| ||
PT. Fortune Indonesia
|
Fortune
|
2000ml
| |
PT. Fortune Indonesia
|
Sania
| ||
SOFT DRINK
| |||
PT Aorta
|
Caprisonne
|
200ml
| |
HOW TO COLLECT WASTE PLASTIC POUCHES
Step 1 - Cut the top part of the pouch
Step 3 – Dry it completely
Step 4 – Send to school 29-2-2016
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
26/02/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 29 (Feb 29- March 4 2016)
Reminders:
Photo session – March 3 , 2016
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
· Area and perimeter
UOI:
· Conservation of energy
· Save or waste- energy poster
· Preparation and presentation for the summative task-Science Fair
· Reflection and Action
|
Learning Engagements for next week:
Numeracy:
· Word problems related to area and perimeter of composite figures
· Introduction to Volume
Literacy:
· James and the giant peach
listening comprehension
UOI:
· Introduction to our fifth UOI- Sharing the Planet
· Unlocking of the Central Idea and discussion of the LOIs
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
22-2-2016
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
22/02/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 28 (Feb 22-26, 2016)
Reminders:
Parents are invited to join in the celebration of learning-Summative task – 25 Feb, 2016.
Working model on energy-Grade 6 foyer, Tower A
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
· Area and perimeter
Literacy:
· · Procedural writing – recap
· James and the giant peach- class novel
UOI:
Planning and finalizing for the summative task-
“Science Fair”
|
Learning Engagements for next week:
Numeracy:
· · Area and perimeter
Word problems
Literacy:
· Procedural writing for the energy model
· James and the giant peach:- class novel
UOI:
· Sources of energy-advantages/disadvantages
· Conservation of energy
· Science Fair
Reflection
Regards,
Ms.Sujatha
|
15-2-2016
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
12/02/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 27 (Feb 15-19, 2016)
Reminders:
· Costume Parade on Monday 15/02/16. Students to dress up as a literary character. Costumes made from recycled materials..
· Dismissal on Monday 15/02/16 at 11:20am
· Please refer to student instructions booklet for ISA details
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Conversion of units
·Intro to area and perimeter
·ISA practice
Literacy:
·Persuasive and Narrative writing
· James and the giant peach- class novel
UOI:
· Sources of energy-advantages/disadvantages
· Planning for the summative task-Science Fair
|
Learning Engagements for next week:
Numeracy:
·Area and perimeter of regular and irregular polygons
Literacy:
· Reading comprehension on passages related to energy
Energy education is fun – booklet to complete
UOI:
· Conservation of energy
· Save or waste- energy poster
· Preparation for the summative task-Science Fair
ISA tests – 16-2-2016 and 17-2-2016
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
5-2-2016
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
05/02/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 26 (Feb 8-12, 2016)
Reminders:
· Chinese New Year Holiday- 08/02/16
· UOI- sharing of experiments due on 09/02/16
· ISA practice (writing and math) due on 12/02/16
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
· Conversion of units
· ISA practice
Literacy:
· Persuasive and Narrative writing
· Procedural writing – circuit model
· James and the giant peach- class novel
UOI:
· Energy conversion – matrix chart
· Simple experiments related to energy conversion
· Making a circuit model
· Planning for the summative task-Science Fair
|
Learning Engagements for next week:
Numeracy:
· Conversion of units
· Area and perimeter
· ISA practice
Literacy:
· Persuasive and Narrative writing
· James and the giant peach:- class novel
UOI:
· Advantages/disadvantages of different sources of energy
· Conservation of energy
Save or waste - Energy chart
· Planning for the summative task-Science Fair
Regards,
Ms.Sujatha
|
29-1-2016
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
29/01/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 25 (Feb 1-5, 2016)
Reminders:
· Mathletics - Average and Probability
· ISA practice (reading comprehension, writing and math) – due on 5/2/2016
Chinese New Year Celebration Assembly on February 3rd 2016: Students are advised to wear any Chinese traditional costume or any red colored outfits on that day.
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·ISA practice
Units of measurement
Literacy:
·Persuasive and Procedural writing
·James and the giant peach- class novel chapters 3 & 4
UOI:
· Sources of energy
· Simple experiments related to energy conversion
· Creating a class energy conversion matrix chart
|
Learning Engagements for next week:
Numeracy:
· Units of measurement
Area and Perimeter
·ISA practice
Mathletics during ICT sessions
Literacy:
·Persuasive and Procedural writing
· ·Adjectives and command words
·James and the giant peach- class novel
chapters-4-7
UOI:
· Start circuit model investigation
Uses of energy
How energy is changed
Save and Waste – in our daily lives. Planning for their summative task -scheduled on the 25-2-2016
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
22-1-2016
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
22/01/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 24 (Jan 25-29, 2016)
Reminders:
· Mathletics - Average and Probability
· ISA practice (reading comprehension, writing and math) – due on 29/01/16
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Probability and Average
·ISA practice
Literacy:
·Persuasive and Narrative writing
·James and the giant peach- class novel chapters 1& 2
UOI:
· Forms of energy
· Simple experiments to understand what is energy and how it changes from one form to another
· Energy used at home
· Field trip- hands on experiments
|
Learning Engagements for next week:
Numeracy:
· Units of measurement
·Recap of Probability and Average
·ISA practice
Literacy:
·Persuasive and Narrative writing
·Intro to procedural writing
·Adjectives and command words
·James and the giant peach- class novel
UOI:
· Sources of energy
· Simple experiments related to energy conversion
· Creating a class energy conversion matrix chart
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
15-1-2016
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
15/01/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 23 (Jan 18-22, 2016)
Reminders:
· Upload your Semester 2 goals on managebac.
· Field trip to Energy Museum on 21/01/16. Bring snacks and water bottle in a small bag. Wear your cap.
· ISA practice (math, reading and narrative) – due on 22/01/16
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Mean, Median, Mode, Range
·ISA practice
·Math review
Literacy:
· Narrative writing
·James and the giant peach - class novel
UOI:
· Intro to the new unit- How the word works
· Discussion of CI and LOIs
· K-W
|
Learning Engagements for next week:
Numeracy:
·Probability
·ISA practice
Literacy:
·Persuasive and Narrative writing
·Intro to procedural writing
·Adjectives and command words
·James and the giant peach- class novel
UOI:
· Forms of energy
· Simple experiments to understand what is energy and how it changes form
· Energy used at home
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
13-01-2016
A warm welcome back to school. Wish you all a happy, wonderful and fulfilling New Year 2016!
Hope you all had a restful break and had a great time with your kids during the break.
We are now on with our fourth unit of inquiry- “How the world works”. We will be inquiring into forms, sources, changes and conservation of energy. In language we will be teaching the procedural text type of writing and covering, Average, Probability and Units of measurement in mathematics. As we have our ISA scheduled in February we need your cooperation to encourage our students to practice writing the persuasive and narrative writing along with revision of math topics taught until now. We will also have practice sessions in individual classrooms as well. A follow up at home would definitely be useful.
We always appreciate your support and cooperation,
Best wishes for a great and fulfilling second semester.
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
12/01/16
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for this week
Class 4B: Term 3 Week 22 (Jan 11-15, 2016)
Reminders:
· Set 2 learning goals for semester 2 on managebac.
·
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Mean, Median, Mode and Range
·ISA practice
Literacy:
·Persuasive and Narrative writing
·James and the giant peach- class novel
|
UOI:
· Introduction to the new unit- How the word works
· Discussion of CI and LOIs
· K-W
· Energy Bingo
· Forms of energy
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
4-11-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
04/12/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 2 Week 20 (Dec 7-10, 2015)
Reminders:
· PTC Online booking closes on Dec 8.
· PTC on 11/12/15 (optional for students)
· Holiday on 9th Dec on account of regional elections
· Last day for students – 10/12/15
· Mathletics- Data Handling – to complete
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Intro to Data Handling
·Completing a table from given data
·Reading and interpreting data
·Solving problems using information presented in the tables
·Reading and interpreting line and bar graphs and pie chart graphs
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Recount Writing- assessment
|
UOI:
· Summative Task- Mini exhibition about the systems of Mesopotamian civilizations
· 3D models
PowerPoint showing brief information about each system
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Data Handling
·Math assessment- word problems
·Math review
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Recount Writing- assessment contd
·Class novel- complete
UOI:
· Compare/contrast with Egyptian and Indus valley Civilizations
· Reflection and Action for ‘Where we are in place and time’
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
27-11-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
27/11/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 2 Week 19 (Nov. 30- Dec 4, 2015)
Reminders:
· Summative task presentation- Unit 3 (Parents are invited to participate in our celebration of learning)
Date: 3-12-2015
Time: 12.30-2.00pm
Venue: Floor 9 hall
Students will stay back after school on Monday the 30th November for practice from 2.00-3.00pm. Kindly pick up your child at 3.00pm from basement one.
· No Electives on 04th Dec. Dismissal at 11:20 am
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Intro to Time
·Time duration, elapsed time
·Word problems related to Time
·Word problems on decimals
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Recount Writing
·Spelling test
UOI:
Imaginary excavation of the future and student’s
prediction
· Research work online and reading books- for topics on Mesopotamian civilization assigned to each group
· Discussion in class on the prompts
· Summative Task- Mini exhibit about the systems of Mesopotamian Civilization
· 3D models
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Intro to Data Handling
·Completing a table from given data
·Reading sand interpreting data
·Solving problems using information presented in the tables
·Reading, and interpreting line and bar graphs and pie chart graphs
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Recount Writing- assessment
UOI:
· Summative Task- Dance performance and Mini exhibition about the various systems of Mesopotamian Civilization
· 3D models
· PowerPoint showing brief information about each system
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
26-11-2015
Due on 30-11-2105
_____________________________________________________________________________________
24-11-2015
UOI-
- Students to make a list of 10 things in their room at home that could be clues about themselves for a future archaeologist.
- Imagine that an archaeologist finds the ten items. Write a paragraph describing what the archaeologist might infer about you.
- Back in class, students could exchange lists to see if they can tell to whom the ten items belong. (to be done on an A4 paper)
Due on 26-11-2015
_____________________________________________________________________________________
20-11-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
20/11/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 2 Week 18 (Nov. 23-27, 2015)
Reminders:
· BINUS Olympics on 26th Nov. From 8:30am-12:00pm
· No Electives on 27th Nov. Dismissal at 11:20am
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Percentage
·Conversion of fraction, decimals and percentages
·Word problems on whole numbers, decimals and fractions
·Introduction to time
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Recount Writing
UOI:
· Ancient civilization timeline
· Mesopotamian civilization timeline
· Mesopotamian civilization - daily routine, government, language and education, religion, transportation, art/architecture and agriculture
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Time duration, elapsed time
·Word problems related to Time
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Recount Writing
·Spelling test
·Analogies-Ancient Mesopotamia
UOI:
· Discussion on the topics assigned to groups
· Sorting information and guiding students to go further by comparing the present to the past
· Summative Task- Mini exhibit about the systems of Mesopotamian Civilization
· 3D models
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
13-11-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
13/11/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 2 Week 17 (Nov. 16-20, 2015)
Reminders:
· After school assembly practice on Monday and Tuesday. Dismissal at 3:15pm
· Grade 4 Assembly. Parents are invited for the assembly:
Day and Date: Wednesday, 18th November
Time: 7:40am
Venue: 8th Floor Multipurpose Hall
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Multiplication and division using decimals
·Word problems using decimals
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Spelling test
·Recount writing- Introduction –language features and types
UOI:
· Systems and civilizations- the early man power point slides shared
· Placemat organizer
· Artifact analysis
· Field trip to National museum
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Word problems using whole numbers, fractions and decimals (review and quiz)
·Percentage
·Intro to Time
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Recount Writing
UOI:
· Video on civilization
· Mesopotamian civilization -daily routine, government, education and agriculture
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
11-11-2015
Q Re write the following using appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters. Use vocabulary notebook for this task.
the croods is a 2013 american 3d computer-animated adventure comedy film produced by dream works animation it features the voices of nicolas cage and emma stone the film is set in a prehistoric era known as the croodaceous a period which contains fantastical creatures the official dreamworks website says "the croods…follows the world's first modern cave family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always been their home is destroyed travelling across a spectacular landscape the croods are rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts as they discover an incredible world filled with fantastic creatures - and their outlook is changed forever"
Due on 13-11-2015
_________________________________________________________________________________
6-11-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
6/11/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 2 Week 16 (Nov. 9-13, 2015)
Reminders:
Field trip – 12-11-2015 to National museum
Students to get water bottles and snack for the trip.
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice-versa
·Addition and subtraction using decimals
·Multiplication of decimals
Literacy:
·Poetry assessment
·Contractions
·English review quiz on figurative language and UOI
·Spelling contract
UOI:
· Intro to the new unit – Where We Are in Place and Time, general discussion of the vocabulary in the descriptor
· Watching of ‘The Croods’
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Addition /subtraction using decimals
·Multiplication and division of decimal numbers
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Past Tense
·Text type writing- recount following the writing process
UOI:
· Intro to the new unit – Where We Are in Place and Time
· KWH
· Placemat organizer
· Making a timeline of their own life since birth, mentioning ten special events.
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
5-11-2015
You have watched the movie "Croods" today. Based on your understanding answer the following questions in your English note book.
3-11-2015
Action for ‘How We Express Ourselves’
a) Has any art work influenced you? If yes, share the picture of the art work. Also share, how and
why has the art work influenced you.
b) If you were given an opportunity to be an artist, which art form would you choose and why?
write in your UOI note book
|
What do you understand by these key words?
1) orientation
2) histories
3) journeys
4) discoveries
4) explorations
5) migrations
6) civilizations
7) perspectives
8) societies
9) systems
10) cultures
Use your English vocabulary note books for this assignment.
Due on 5-11-2015
_________________________________________________________________________________________
2-11-2015
________________________________________________________________________________
30-10-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
30/10/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 2 Week 15 (Nov. 2-6, 2015)
Reminders:
· Parent Information Session (PIS)
Day and Date: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
Venue: 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Tower C
· Bring 1-2 artifacts (any object typically an item of cultural or historical interest. Could be a household object or piece of jewelry or pottery that is unique or antique. If you can’t bring the object, bring a picture of an artifact. Be prepared to answer questions about your object.
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Intro to decimals
·Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice-versa
·Math review – whole numbers and fractions
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Poetry assessment
·Class novel reading chapters- 10-16
UOI:
· Drama – writing of a script based on a social issue and in class presentation of the drama
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice-versa
·Addition /subtraction using decimals
· Word problems
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Contractions
·Past Tense
UOI:
· Presentation of Drama
· Intro to the new unit – Where We Are in Place and Time
· Placemat organizer
· Watching of ‘The Croods’
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
23-10-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
23/10/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 2 Week 14 (Oct. 25-30, 2015)
Reminders:
· Math review-26/10/2015
· English/UOI Review – 27/10/15
· Mathletics-Fractions needs to be completed before 26/10/15. This task has already been extended by 2 weeks.
· Bahasa Summative Task (letter has been given to the students today) – 29/10/2015
Parents are invited to watch the drama presented by the students. Since the foyer space is small, we have staggered the timings for the parents.
Kindly make note of the timing from the letter given for 4B.
|
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Fractions- word problems,
·Introduction to Decimals
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Poetry writing choosing three different forms from the six types discussed in class
UOI
· MS Visio- Design the layout of my room. Add furniture in your room from the tool box. Practice at home, if you do not have MS Visio and are using a Mac book, you can download (for free) lucidchart. If you still have a problem, you can use the ICT time on Monday to complete the task in school.
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice-versa
·Addition /subtraction using decimals
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Poetry assessment
·Contractions
UOI:
· Drama – writing of a script based on a social issue and in class presentation of the drama
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
19-10-2015
Complete the exercise in your math note book
Reflect on these questions in your UOI note book.
What would happen if there were no art forms?
How would life be without colours?
Can you visualize a world without any art?
Have you ever been to an art gallery? How did you get influenced?
Due on 21-10-2015
............................................................................................................................................................
13-10-2015
Read chapters 8-10 of your class novel and complete the exercise given below:
- Draw a mind map to represent your understanding of the Vermicious Knid. Find at least 10 words (adjectives) that describe the Knids. Illustrate it as well. Chapter 8
- In chapter 9, the President is sending a Commuter capsule in space to meet the Space Hotel. Who is on board of the capsule?
- Write any form of poem discussed in the class, about one of the characters in the story or a place that is mentioned there.
How to proceed when you present:
Give the title
Read your poem aloud
Ask the group if it described the character or place.
Ask the group what things they would have included in it.
Complete the exercises on Whole numbers and Fractions on Mathletics
Due on 20-10-2015:
........................................................................................................................................................... 9-10-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
09/10/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 12 & 13 (Oct. 12-13 and Oct. 19-23, 2015)
Reminders:
· Holiday – 14th Oct (Islamic New Year 1437H)
· Term Break – 15 and 16 Oct
· Reflection on Health Goals (that were set at the end of UOI-Who We Are. Students need to reflect on the goals and see how much they have achieved. They will then write down a short reflection and also mention the steps that they need to take in order to achieve the goals. Parents are requested to add their comment about their child’s working towards the goals. Students can also email the reflection and parents’ comments to me. These can then be uploaded as ”ACTION” on our class blog J
Reflection due on Due on 19/10/15
· Mathletics- Whole numbers completion
12-10-15 and Fractions due on 20/10/15
· Field Trip to Museum Keramik and Museum Wayang-Wayang – 22/10/15. Students will wear PE uniform and bring their water bottle + snacks in a small bag.
· Math Review – Numbers and Fractions – 23/10/15
|
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Fractions- comparing and ordering fractions, add/subt fractions, like/unlike fractions
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Figurative Language- Hyperbole, metaphors, Personification
UOI:
· Poetry – Analysis of the three poems, by William Wordsworth, Emily Dickenson and Beatrice. Students to choose the activities on Tic tac toe and complete it . Due on 13-10-15
· Ceramics- Guests session by Mr. Bernard
Learning Engagements next two weeks:
Numeracy:
·Fractions- word problems, addition, subtraction and multiplication
·Introduction to decimals
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Revision: Figurative Language- Hyperbole, Personification. Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
UOI:
· Poetry – Cinquain/ Limerick/ Haiku/ Tanka
· Drama – writing of a script based on a social issue
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
2-10-2015 -
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
02/10/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 11 (Oct. 5-9, 2015)
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
· Fractions- Mixed numbers, proper and improper fractions, equivalent fractions.
Literacy:
· Reading comprehensions related to UOI
· Figurative Language- Simile, Metaphor, personification
UOI:
· Reading and writing Free Verse Poetry
·
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
· Fractions- comparing and ordering fractions, add/subtract fractions
Literacy:
· Reading comprehensions related to UOI
· Figurative Language- Idioms, alliteration and Hyperbole
UOI:
· Poetry – Sense poems/ Cinquain /Limerick/ Haiku/ Tanka
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha |
Class novel chapters 6, 7 & 8
Draw a picture of a scene from your story. You do not need to be a great artist. You can use stick drawings. However, make sure:
(1) you read carefully and include everything that is important
(2) you label the drawing with a few key vocabulary words from the story
If you wish, you can color your drawing.
|
MY SCENE
Draw your scene in your reading log. Label it.When you present to your team, show your picture and ask questions like these:
- Can you tell me which scene this is?
- Try to describe what you see.
- Do you remember what happened here?
- Why do you think I chose this scene?
Tell your team mates why you chose this scene.
|
Due on 6-10-2015
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
25-9-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
25/09/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 10 (Sept. 28- Oct. 2, 2015)
Reminders:
· Three Way Conference on 28/09/15. Students are required to attend with their parents. Students are also required to wear their complete school uniform on that day.
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Word Problems related to 4 operations
·Introduction to fractions and its different forms
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Figurative Language- Intro Simile, metaphor, Personification
UOI:
· Discussion about different types of Arts
·
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
· Conversion of Fractions
·Equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Figurative Language- Onomatopoeia, Alliteration and Hyperbole
UOI:
· Reading and writing Poetry
· Analyzing ‘The Daffodils’
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
22-9-2015
Due date 25-9-2015
18-9-2015
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
18/09/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 9 (Sept. 22-25, 2015)
Reminders:
· Three Way Conference booking closes on 22/09/15
· Three Way Conference is on 28/09/15. Students are required to attend with their parents. Students are also required to wear their complete school uniform on that day.
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Addition and Subtraction
·Multiplication and Division
·Word Problems related to 4 operations
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Charlie and the great glass elevator, Chapters 1-5
·Prefix/suffix
UOI:
· Intro to new unit ‘How We Express Ourselves’
· Discussion of CI and LOIs
· Gallery Walk through MS-HS Arts Dept
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Multiplication and Division
·Word Problems related to 4 operations
·Intro to Fractions, types and conversions
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Figurative Language- Simile, Metaphor and Hyperbole
UOI:
· Discussion about different types of Arts
· Reading and writing Poetry
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
16-9-2015
Research and write down the different art forms with definitions in your UOI note book.
Due date: 18-9-2015
15-9-2015
Multiply:
1) 7103 X 7
2) 2147 X 68
3) 9081 X 35
Divide:
1) 721 / 7
2) 506 / 5
3) 6439/ 9
Word problem:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
14-9-2015
Due date: 16-9-2015
______________________________________________________________________________________
11-9-2015
Complete the learning goals sheet and get it on Monday to school.
Learn the TimesTables till 15 .
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
11/09/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 8 (Sept. 14-18, 2015)
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Multiplication and division
Literacy:
·Verbs
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Persuasive Writing- final draft
UOI:
· Discussion about Multiple Intelligences (MI)
· Calorie counting
· Planning daily meals
· Presentation - ‘Community Health Fair’
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Addition and Subtraction
·Multiplication and Division
·Word Problems related to 4 operations
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Persuasive Writing - completion
UOI:
· Intro to new unit ‘How We Express Ourselves’
· Discussion of CI and LOIs
· KWL
· Intro to different types of Arts
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
8-9-2015
Howard Gardner of Harvard has identified seven distinct intelligences. According to this theory, "we are all able to know the world through language, logical-mathematical analysis, spatial representation, musical thinking, the use of the body to solve problems or to make things, an understanding of other individuals, and an understanding of ourselves. Where individuals differ is in the strength of these intelligences.
How many ways are you smart? Our students answered this survey and were excited to learn about themselves. Feel free to use this survey to know more about you and your family members.
7-9-2015
Complete all the assigned tasks as the count down for your summative task has already begun. Two more days to go!
Term 1/ Week 6
HOMEROOM WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
04/09/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 7 (Sept. 7-11, 2015)
Reminders:
· Health Fair on 10/09/15.
Time: 12:00-02:00pm
Venue: 6th Floor, Tower A
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
· Addition and subtraction- Word problems
· Multiplication and division
Literacy:
· Reading comprehensions related to UOI
· Use of verbs
· Persuasive Writing – first draft
UOI:
· 2D/3D model of systems
· Diseases related to the three systems
· Healthy eating- Food Pyramid
· Preparation for the ‘Health Fair’
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
· Addition and Subtraction
· Multiplication and Division
· Word Problems related to 4 operations
Literacy:
· Reading comprehensions related to UOI
· Persuasive Writing – revising and editing the first draft.
· Writing the final draft
UOI:
· Discussion about Multiple Intelligences (MI)
· Calorie counting
· Planning daily meals
· Preparation and presentation for the ‘Community Health Fair’
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
Healthy eating for kids: The key to healthy eating is to enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from each of the 5 food groups. If you eat a variety of foods from each of these groups, your body will receive all the nutrients and vitamins it needs to function.
The five food groups are:
- Dairy: the foods in this group are excellent sources of calcium, which is important for strong, healthy bones. Not many other foods in our diet contain as much calcium as dairy foods.
- Fruit: fruit provides vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and many phytonutrients (nutrients naturally present in plants), that help your body stay healthy.
- Grain (cereal) foods: always choose wholegrain and/or high fibre varieties of breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, etc. Refined grain products (such as cakes or biscuits) can be high in added sugar, fat and sodium.
- Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds: our body uses the protein we eat to make specialised chemicals such as haemoglobin and adrenalin. Protein also builds, maintains, and repairs the tissues in our body. Muscles and organs (such as your heart) are made of protein.
- Vegetables, legumes and beans: vegetables should make up a large part of your daily food intake and should be encouraged at every meal (including snack times). They provide vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and phytonutrients (nutrients naturally present in plants) to help your body stay healthy.
-
- Healthy lifestyle tips for kids:
Term 1 /Week 5
WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
28/08/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 6 (August 31- Sept. 4, 2015)
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
· Rounding Off, Estimation
Addition , Subtraction
Recap of factors, Multiples, Prime numbers and
composite numbers
Literacy:
· Capitalization and Punctuation Marks
· Reading comprehensions related to UOI
Prewriting and drafting -Persuasive writing
Reading of class novel titled- Charlie and the great glass elevator by Roald Dahl- Chapter 1
UOI:
· Circulatory System- parts and functions
· Formative Task (2D/3D model of respiratory and circulatory system)
· Diseases related to the three systems
· Guest Speaker- School doctor talked about the ‘impact of our choices of lifestyle on our body’
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
· Factors and Multiples quiz
Recap of all that has been covered·
Multiplication and division
word problems
Literacy:
· Capitalization and Punctuation Marks
· Reading comprehensions related to UOI
Revising and editing - writing process
UOI:
· Presentation of Formative Task (2D/3D model of one system)
· Diseases related to the three systems
· Healthy eating- Food Pyramid, choose my plate
· Calorie counting
· Planning daily meals
· Preparation for the ‘Health Fair’
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
26-8-2015
Due date:28-8-2015
______________________________________________________________________________________
21-8-2015
Click this Link to view your homework. Write your answers in Square C notebook. Pages 1-10. Remember to bring Square C to school everyday.
Due date 27/08/15
Term 1/ Week 4
WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
21/08/15
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 5 (August 24-28, 2015)
Reminders:
·Bring the materials for the UOI Formative Assessment (building an organ system)
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Rounding off to the nearest 10s,100s,1000s, prime numbers, composite numbers, multiples and factors
Literacy:
·Nouns (common/proper, singular/plural, countable/uncountable, collective/abstract)
spelling contract Prewriting- choose thier topic(Persuasive text)
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
UOI:
· Respiratory and Circulatory Systems- parts and functions
· Preparation for Formative Task (2D/3D model of one system)
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Estimation
·Addition and Subtraction with regrouping
word problems
Literacy:
·Capitalization and Punctuation Marks
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
spelling test organizing and drafting -- - writing
UOI:
· Circulatory System- parts and functions
· Preparation for Formative Task (2D/3D model of one system)
· Diseases related to the three systems
· Healthy eating- Food Pyramid
· Guest Speaker- School doctor will talk about ‘impact of our choices of lifestyle on our body’
Regards,
Ms.Sujatha
|
_________________________________________________________________________________________
20-8-2015
Submission date: 24-8-2015
_____________________________________________________________________________________
18-8-2015
Remember to complete the eating and exercising table given -
with reflection due on 21-8-2015
14-8-2015
Term 1/Week 3
WEEKLY PLANNER
| |
Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Please find attached weekly update for the coming week
Class 4B: Term 1 Week 4 (August 17-21, 2015)
Reminders:
·No classes on Monday (Indonesian Independence Day)
·Principal’s Assembly on Tuesday 18th Aug. Students are required to wear complete blue uniform.
·Independence Day Celebrations- Students to wear red/white clothes
-ICAS - math and science practice sessions
·Dismissal on Friday – 11:20am
Learning Engagements this week:
Numeracy:
·Place Value/Value
·Comparing and ordering numbers
·Number pattern
Literacy:
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
·Nouns (common/proper, singular/plural, countable/uncountable, collective/abstract)
UOI:
· Nervous System- parts and functions
· Guest Speaker- Healthy lifestyle
|
Learning Engagements next week:
Numeracy:
·Rounding off to the nearest 10s,100s,1000s
·Estimation
·Addition and Subtraction
Literacy:
·Capitalization and Punctuation Marks
·Reading comprehensions related to UOI
-Prewriting on a persuasive topic
UOI:
· Respiratory and Circulatory Systems- parts and functions
· Preparation for Formative Task (2D/3D model of one system)
Regards,
Ms. Sujatha
|
13-8-2015
Submission date: 18-8-2015
___________________________________________________________________________________
Submission date-14-8-2015
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Submission date - 13-8-2015
10-8-2015
