Science: The Weather

Level: Standard 1 & 2

Science

The Weather

The weather describes the condition of air at a particular time and place. Weather also tells us how the air moves (wind). Rain, sunlight and wind are all part of the weather. 

Elements of the weather are:

Wind

Sunlight

Temperature

Clouds

Rainfall

A meteorologist is identified as a weatherman. Some of the instructions used to measure elements of the weather are:

Wind vane- used to show wind direction

Rain gauge- used to collect and measure the amount of rain that falls

Anemomter- used to measure wind speed

Thermometer- used for measuring temperature

Mathematics: The Metric System of Measurement

Level: Standard 1

Metric System of Measurement 

The Metre
The metric system is a system of measuring. One of its units is known as the metre. The metre is used for measuring length. The symbol for measuring, using the metre is m. 

A metre (m) is about:
 Half the length of a bed
The height of a counter top
The height of a five year old

Mass
The mass of an object is defined as how much matter it contains.
Mass is measured by weighing.
Kilograms are used for measuring mass. 
The symbol for kilograms is kg. 

Science: Living Things- Plants

Levels: Standard 1 & 2

Science

Living Things: Plants

What do plants need for growth?

The Sun
The sun provides energy for plants to survive. Plants use the sun's energy to make their own food. If a plant doesn't get enough sunlight, it will slow down a plant's growth and even kill it. Too  much of sunlight can also be a problem, if the plant and soil are drying out too quickly. 

Water
Water is very important to plant growth. Water helps the plant move nutrients from the soil up through its stems and leaves. Water keeps the plants moist and helps the plant make its own food.

Air
Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air to use for making their own food and give off oxygen which we use.

Soil
Soil holds the roots in place. It provides the plant with water and nutrients. 

Vocabulary: Homophones

Level: Standard 1 & 2

Vocabulary

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound the same, but have different meanings.
Here is a list of common homophones.

Word	Homophones
Be	Bee
Buy	By
Dear	Deer
Die	Dye
Hair	Here
Hour	Our
Made	Maid
Meat	Meet
Pair	Pear
Sail	Sale
Sea	See
Son	Sun
Weak	Week
There	Their
Tail	Tale
Right	Write
Mail	Male
Plain	Plane

Vocabulary : Consonant Blends, Digraphs and Diphthongs

 Levels: Standard 1 and 2

Vocabulary

Consonant Blends, Digraphs and Diphthongs

Consonant Blends: two or more consonants, when combined, creates two sounds.

Examples:
Bl - in blue and black
Cl - in clap and close
Gl - in glue and glove
Pl - in play and please
Dr - in dry and drag

Digraphs : two consonants, when combined, creates one sound.

Examples:
Ch - in chin
Sh - in ship and push
Th - in thing and this
Ng - in ring
Wh -  in when

Diphthongs: Two vowels, when combined, creates a vowel sound.

Examples:
oi - in foil
oo - in food, took and mood.

Mathematics: Place Value - Rounding to Tens

Level: Standard 1

Place Value

Rounding to Tens

Rounded numbers are only approximates. They are not exact values.

When rounding to the nearest 10, if the last digit ends in 1, 2, 3 or 4 round to the number that is smaller than the number given and end with 0.

Examples:

71~ 70

42~ 40

33~ 30

64~ 60

If the last digit ends in 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 round to the next number bigger than the given number and end in 0.

Examples:

75~ 80

46~ 50

37~ 40

68~ 70

79~ 80

Round the following numbers to the nearest 10

1)      23~ 20

2)      65~ 70

3)      55~ 60

4)      45~ 50

5)      51~ 50

6)      21~ 20

7)      48~ 50

8)      39~ 40

9)      22~ 20

10)   25~ 30

Spelling, Dictation & Oral Reading : My Family

Levels: Standard 1 & 2

Spelling Dictation and Oral Reading

My Family

Spelling

1)      Brother

2)      Sister

3)      Aunt

4)      Uncle

5)      Mother

6)      Father

7)      Relative

8)      Neighbour

9)      Niece

10)   Nephew

11)   Paternal

12)   Maternal

13)   Family

14)   Friend

15)   Cousin

Dictation & Oral Reading

I have a large family. My parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins as well as my grandparents all live in the same street. We are all neighbours. I love living very close to my family. We are all very close and have many family outings and field trips together.