Week 17(22/4/2013-26/4/2013)

Date	22/4/2013
Time	8.15 am – 9.05 am
Class	4K8
Subject	Science
Theme	Energy In Life Matter In Nature
Learning Area	Energy and chemical changes
Learning Objective	Understanding physical and chemical changes
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) Explain what physical change is b) Explain what chemical change is c) Give examples of physical changes in daily life d) Give examples of chemical changes in daily life e) Compare and contrast physical changes and chemical changes.
Activities	Discuss the following in terms of physical and chemical changes: a) Burning of paper, b) Melting of ice, c) Change in colour of sliced apples, d) Evaporation of water.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book c) Workbook
Reflection	Teacher discuss with students the concept of energy changes involve chemical changes and physical changes. Teacher gives a lot of examples to make sure they understand the concept. So far, all of them are able to understand and respond positively to teacher's question. They also apply their prior knowledge and their daily life experiences into today's lesson. Today's objectives are achieved.

 

Date	22/4/2013
Time	9.05 am – 9.55 am
Class	4S3
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Matter Around Us
Learning Area	Periodic Table Of Elements
Learning Objective	Analysing Group 17 element
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) List all Group 17 elements. b) State the general physical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. c) Describe changes in the physical properties from chlorine to iodine. d) List the chemical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. e) Describe the similarities in chemical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. f) Relate the chemical properties of Group 17 elements with their electron arrangements. g) Describe changes in reactivity of Group 17 elements down the group. h) Predict physical and chemical properties of other elements in Group 17. i) State the safety precautions when handling Group 17 elements.
Activities	Discuss and collect information of Group 17 elements.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Teacher finishes on today's lesson shortly. This is because all of students understand very well since the most of the properties of Group 17 similar with Group 18 elements. Teacher gives exercises to evaluate their understanding.

 

Date	23/4/2013
Time	10.10 am – 11.10 am
Class	5S2
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Interaction Between Chemicals
Learning Area	Oxidation And Reduction
Learning Objective	Analysing redox reaction
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) State what oxidation is b) State what reduction is c) Explain what redox reaction is d) State what oxidising agent is e) State what reducing agent is f) Explain with examples oxidizing and reducing agents in redox reactions
Activities	Collect and interpret data on oxidation, reduction, redox reaction, oxidising agent and reducing agent based on : a) loss or gain of oxygen b) loss or gain of hydrogen c) transfer of electron
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	At first, 5 of the students do not understand well because they get confused with the concept of redox reaction. They also cannot apply the previous knowledge on this subtopic. Therefore, teacher recalls back the previous lesson and try to give new examples of redox reaction equation. Teacher shows step by step to make sure they understand better. Finally they are able to identify the processes and agents that involved in redox reaction from the chemical equation given by teacher. Teacher gives several questions to evaluate them. Students discuss among themselves to solve the problems. Today's objectives are achieved.

 

Date	23/4/2013
Time	11.40 am – 12.40 pm
Class	4S1
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Matter Around Us
Learning Area	Chemical Formulae And Equation
Learning Objective	Synthesizing chemical formulae
Learning Outcome	Student is able to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
Activities	Conduct an activity to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	All of students are able to do the experiment smoothly. Teacher guides and monitors them during experiment time.

 

Date	24/4/2013
Time	7.05 am – 8.15 am
Class	5S3
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Interaction Between Chemicals
Learning Area	Oxidation And Reduction
Learning Objective	Analysing redox reaction
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) State what oxidation is b) State what reduction is c) Explain what redox reaction is d) State what oxidising agent is e) State what reducing agent is f) Explain with examples oxidizing and reducing agents in redox reactions
Activities	Collect and interpret data on oxidation, reduction, redox reaction, oxidising agent and reducing agent based on : a) Transfer of electron
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Students still have difficulties in this part and teacher needs to reinforce them. Teacher gives a lot of exercises to make sure they master this subtopic. Teacher guides and monitors them during exercises time. Students discuss in group and ask teacher if they do not understand.

 

Date	24/4/2013
Time	9.45 am – 10.55 am
Class	4S3
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Matter Around Us
Learning Area	Periodic Table of Elements
Learning Objective	Analysing elements in a Period
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) List all elements in Period 3. b) Write electron arrangements of all elements in Period 3. c) Describe changes in the properties of elements across Period 3. d) State changes in the properties of the oxides of elements across Period 3. e) Predict changes in the properties of elements across Period 2. f) Describe uses of semi-metals. g) Identify the positions of the transition elements in the Periodic Table h) Give examples of transition elements i) Describe properties of transition elements j) State uses of transition elements in industries
Activities	Discuss : a) Changes in the properties of elements across Period 3. b) Properties of transition elements with respect to melting points, density, variable oxidation numbers and ability to form coloured compounds
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Today's objectives are achieved. Students are able to respond to teacher's question during lesson. They are able to explain the properties of elements across the period and state the characteristics of transition elements.

 

Date	24/4/2013
Time	12.05 pm – 12.40 pm
Class	4K8
Subject	Science
Theme	Energy In Life
Learning Area	Energy and chemical changes
Learning Objective	Analysing heat change in chemical reactions
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) State that chemical reactions involve heat change b) Identify reactions involving heat loss c) Identify reactions involving heat gain
Activities	Discuss the chemical reactions that involved heat loss and heat gain
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book c) Workbook
Reflection	Students are able to relate their daily life experiences with several activities that involve heat loss and heat gain. Teacher reinforces students about the concept and adds with more examples. Today's objectives are achieved.

 

Date	25/4/2013
Time	10.10 am – 11.10 am
Class	5S2
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Interaction Between Chemicals
Learning Area	Oxidation And Reduction
Learning Objective	Analysing redox reaction
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) Relate the oxidation number of an element to the name of its compound using the IUPAC nomenclature. b) Explain with examples oxidation and reduction processes in term of the change in the oxidation number. c) Explain with examples oxidising and reducing agents in redox reactions. d) Write oxidation and reduction half-equations and ionic equations.
Activities	Carry out activities to investigate oxidation and reduction in the following reaction : a) Combustion of metal in oxygen  or chlorine b) Heating of metallic oxide with carbon c) Change of Fe2t ions to Fe3t ions and ions. d) Displacement of metal from its salt solution
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Most of the students do not understand this subtopic at first. They get confused because this is the first time they learn this concept. Teacher gives a lot of exercises to evaluate their understanding. Finally, about 15 of them are able to do the exercises. Meanwhile, teacher asks the group members to discuss and help their member to solve the problem given.

 

Date	25/4/2013
Time	11.10 am – 12.10 pm
Class	4S1
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Matter Around Us
Learning Area	Periodic Table Of Elements
Learning Objective	Analysing elements in a Period
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) List all elements in Period 3. b) Write electron arrangements of all elements in Period 3. c) Describe changes in the properties of elements across Period 3. d) State changes in the properties of the oxides of elements across Period 3. e) Predict changes in the properties of elements across Period 2. f) Describe uses of semi-metals. g) Identify the positions of the transition elements in the Periodic Table h) Give examples of transition elements i) Describe properties of transition elements j) State uses of transition elements in industries
Activities	Discuss : a) Changes in the properties of elements across Period 3. b) Properties of transition elements with respect to melting points, density, variable oxidation numbers and ability to form coloured compounds.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Today's objectives are achieved. Students are able to describe the properties of elements across the period and explain about the transition elements based on the questions given by teacher.

 

Date	26/4/2013
Time	9.40 am – 10.40 am
Class	4K8
Subject	Science
Theme	Matter In Nature
Learning Area	Matter and substance
Learning Objective	Analysing methods of purifying substances
Learning Outcome	Student is able to carry out experiment on determining the boiling points of pure liquid in the present and absent of impurities
Activities	Doing experiment on determining the boiling points of pure liquid in the present and absent of impurities
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book c) Workbook
Reflection	All of students are able to carry out the experiment smoothly. Teacher guides and monitors them.

 

Date	26/4/2013
Time	10.40 am – 11.40 am
Class	5S3
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Interaction Between Chemicals
Learning Area	Oxidation And Reduction
Learning Objective	Analysing redox reaction
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) Relate the oxidation number of an element to the name of its compound using the IUPAC nomenclature. b) Explain with examples oxidation and reduction processes in term of the change in the oxidation number. c) Explain with examples oxidising and reducing agents in redox reactions. d) Write oxidation and reduction half-equations and ionic equations.
Activities	Carry out activities to investigate oxidation and reduction in the following reaction : a) Combustion of metal in oxygen  or chlorine b) Heating of metallic oxide with carbon c) Change of Fe2t ions to Fe3t ions and ions. d) Displacement of metal from its salt solution
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Students have difficulties on today's lesson. They weak in mathematics so they need a longer time to understand and solve the problems. Teacher gives a lot of exercises to make sure they master the calculation of oxidation number. However, today's lesson only covers on calculation of oxidation number. The rest will continue on the next lesson.

Week 16(15/4/2013-19/4/2013)

Date	15/4/2013
Time	8.15 am – 9.05 am
Class	4K8
Subject	Science
Theme	Matter In Nature
Learning Area	Matter and substance
Learning Objective	Understanding the classification of elements in the Periodic Table
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) Describe the arrangement of elements in the Periodic Table b) Describe what is meant by groups and periods in the Periodic Table c) Identify the locations of metals, non-metals and semimetals in the Periodic Table d) State the importance of the Periodic Table.
Activities	Discuss the importance of the Periodic Table in terms of : a) Assisting in an orderly and systematic approach to the study of elements b) Knowing the properties of the elements c) Predicting the properties and uses of elements.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book c) Workbook
Reflection	Teacher discusses the importance of Periodic Table with students. Students do not involve actively in the discussion because they have no basic knowledge about this subtopic. Therefore, it is more to one way communication by teacher. However, teacher asks several questions to make sure they understand the content. Teacher instructs students to do exercises in the workbook to evaluate their understanding.

 

Date	15/4/2013
Time	9.05 am – 9.55 am
Class	4S3
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Matter Around Us
Learning Area	Periodic Table Of Elements
Learning Objective	Analysing Group 1 elements
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) List all Group 1 elements. b) State the general physical properties of lithium, sodium and potassium. c) Describe changes in the physical properties from lithium to potassium. d) List the chemical properties of lithium, sodium and potassium. e) Describe the similarities in chemical properties of lithium, sodium and potassium. f) Relate the chemical properties of Group 1 elements to their electron arrangements. g) Describe changes in reactivity of Group 1 elements down the group. h) Predict physical and chemical properties of other elements in Group 1. i) State the safety precautions when handling Group 1 elements.
Activities	Gather information and discuss about Group 1 elements.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	At first, most of students do not understand especially about the trend of melting and boiling point. This is because it is different compare to Group 18 elements. Teacher takes initiative by draw several diagram in order to make students understand better. Finally, students are able to understand the content and try to solve problems in the textbook. Teacher guides and monitors students.

 

Date	16/4/2013
Time	10.10 am – 11.10 am
Class	5S2
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Interaction Between Chemicals
Learning Area	Carbon Compounds
Learning Objective	Analysing natural rubber
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) List examples of natural polymers and their monomers. b) Draw the structural formula of natural rubber. c) State the properties of natural rubber. d) State the uses of natural rubber. e) Describe the coagulation process of latex.
Activities	Collect and interpret data on : a) Natural polymer b) Properties of natural rubber c) Uses of natural rubber d) Structural formula of natural rubber
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Today's objectives are achieved. All of students are able to understand today's lesson. They contribute ideas based on their daily life experiences. Teacher gives exercises to evaluate their understanding.

 

Date	16/4/2013
Time	11.40 am – 12.40 pm
Class	4S1
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Matter Around Us
Learning Area	Periodic Table Of Elements
Learning Objective	Analysing Group 17 element
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) List all Group 17 elements. b) State the general physical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. c) Describe changes in the physical properties from chlorine to iodine. d) List the chemical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. e) Describe the similarities in chemical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. f) Relate the chemical properties of Group 17 elements with their electron arrangements. g) Describe changes in reactivity of Group 17 elements down the group. h) Predict physical and chemical properties of other elements in Group 17. i) State the safety precautions when handling Group 17 elements.
Activities	Discuss and collect information of Group 17 elements.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	About 10 of the students do not understand today's lesson. This is because they cannot digest well the previous lesson which makes them unable to compare all elements from Group 1, Group 17 and Group 18. Teacher help them by recall back the knowledge and do in table to make them understand better. Finally, they understand well today's lesson and able to give answer when ask by teacher. Today's objectives are achieved.

 

Date	17/4/2013
Time	7.05 am – 8.15 am
Class	5S3
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Interaction Between Chemicals
Learning Area	Carbon Compounds
Learning Objective	Analysing natural rubber
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) List examples of natural polymers and their monomers. b) Draw the structural formula of natural rubber. c) State the properties of natural rubber. d) State the uses of natural rubber. e) Describe the coagulation process of latex.
Activities	Collect and interpret data on : a) Natural polymer b) Properties of natural rubber c) Uses of natural rubber d) Structural formula of natural rubber
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Students involved actively in today's lesson. They contribute ideas and come out with opinions to make the discussion more interesting. Overall, students are able to understand the content of this subtopic. Teacher gives exercises to evaluate students understanding.

 

Date	17/4/2013
Time	9.45 am – 10.55 am
Class	4S3
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Matter Around Us
Learning Area	Chemical Formulae And Equation
Learning Objective	Synthesizing chemical formulae
Learning Outcome	Student is able to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
Activities	Conduct an activity to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	All of students are able to carry out the experiment smoothly. Teacher monitors and guides them. Students ask anything that relate with the knowledge of the experiment.

 

Date	17/4/2013
Time	12.05 pm – 12.40 pm
Class	4K8
Subject	Science
Theme	Matter In Nature
Learning Area	Matter and substance
Learning Objective	Understanding the properties of substances based on the particles present in them
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) Describe what atoms, molecules and ions are b) Identify the particles in substances as atoms, molecules and ions c) State examples of substances made of atoms, molecules and ions d) Compare and contrast substances that are made of atoms, molecules and ions based on their physical properties e) Relate the physical properties of substances made up of atoms, molecules and ions to the arrangement of particles and the forces of attraction between them.
Activities	Discuss about atoms, molecules and ions.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book c) Workbook
Reflection	Students are able to describe atoms, molecules and ions as well as compare and contrast substances that are made of atoms, molecules and ions based on their physical properties.

 

Date	18/4/2013
Time	9.45 am – 10.55 am
Class	5S2
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Interaction Between Chemicals
Learning Area	Oxidation And Reduction
Learning Objective	Analysing redox reaction
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) State what oxidation is b) State what reduction is c) Explain what redox reaction is d) State what oxidising agent is e) State what reducing agent is f) Explain with examples oxidizing and reducing agents in redox reactions
Activities	Collect and interpret data on oxidation, reduction, redox reaction, oxidising agent and reducing agent based on : a) loss or gain of oxygen b) loss or gain of hydrogen c) transfer of electron
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	T&L not occur because teacher attends courses.

 

Date	18/4/2013
Time	10.55 am – 12.05 pm
Class	4S1
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Matter Around Us
Learning Area	Chemical Formulae And Equation
Learning Objective	Synthesizing chemical formulae
Learning Outcome	Student is able to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
Activities	Conduct an activity to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	T&L not occur because teacher attends courses.

 

Date	19/4/2013
Time	9.40 am – 10.40 am
Class	4K8
Subject	Science
Theme	Matter In Nature
Learning Area	Matter and substance
Learning Objective	Understanding the properties and uses of metals and non-metals
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) List examples of metals and non-metals b) List the properties of metals and non-metals, c) List the uses of metals and non-metals in daily life, d) Compare and contrast metals and non-metals based on their physical properties e) Relate the physical properties of metals and non-metals to their uses in daily life
Activities	Discuss the physical properties of metals and non-metals relating to their uses in daily life.
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book c) Workbook
Reflection	Today's objectives are achieved. All of students understand well today's lesson. They respond to teacher and involved actively during discussion. They give examples of daily life experiences and share with teacher and friends.

 

Date	19/4/2013
Time	10.40 am – 11.40 am
Class	5S3
Subject	Chemistry
Theme	Interaction Between Chemicals
Learning Area	Oxidation And Reduction
Learning Objective	Analysing redox reaction
Learning Outcome	Student is able to : a) State what oxidation is b) State what reduction is c) Explain what redox reaction is d) State what oxidising agent is e) State what reducing agent is f) Explain with examples oxidizing and reducing agents in redox reactions
Activities	Collect and interpret data on oxidation, reduction, redox reaction, oxidising agent and reducing agent based on : a) loss or gain of oxygen b) loss or gain of hydrogen c) transfer of electron
Noble Values	Appreciating the balance of nature.
Teaching Aids	a) Textbook b) Reference book
Reflection	Today's objectives are achieved. Only few students do not understand well the concept of redox reaction at first because they find it is difficult. Therefore, teacher helps by giving several examples and finally students are able identify the processes and agents based on the chemical equation. Teacher gives exercises to evaluate their understanding.