COURSE PROFILE : YEAR 5 NEWTON

SCIENCE 2021/2022

SCHEDULE

Year 5
DAY TIME DURATION
10:00-10:35 35 mins.
MONDAY 10:40-11:15 35 mins.
TUESDAY 10:00-10:35 35 mins.
WEDNESDAY 2.55- 3.40 45 mins
THURSDAY 12:05-12:40 35 mins.
FRIDAY 10:00-10:35 35 mins.

Homework Days: Wednesday

Submission of HW varies based on the types of HW.
1. Class activity that needs to be discussed the next day. If homework is not completed at home, students are to complete the missed work in class with BLUE color pencils.
2. Materials that need to be prepared for in-class activity; If the students must buy the materials, we assign the materials 4-5 days in advance.
3. Activity related to the new lesson is given 2-3 days in advance.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
i. Topics to be covered this year:

TERM 1
Chapter 1: Life Cycle of Flowering Plants Chapter 2: Sound
Flowering and non-flowering plants How are sounds made?
Pollination, fruits and seeds Volume and pitch
How seeds are spread? Changing the volume of sounds
Seed germination Changing the pitch of sound

TERM 2
Chapter 3: States and Properties of Matter Chapter 4: The Digestive System
Gases Parts and functions of the digestive system
Properties of matter Balanced diets
Evaporation and condensation
Solutions

TERM 3
Chapter 5: Forces and Magnetism Chapter 6: Seasons and Adaptations of Plants and Animals
Gravity, normal forces and applied forces The earth moves around the sun
Gravity and satellites Seasonal changes
Friction, air resistance, water resistance and upthrust Plants and animals are adapted to different environments
Multiple forces Adaptations of predator and prey
Magnets and magnetic materials
Magnetic force

ii. Resources & Materials

Cambridge Primary Science 5 Learner's Book & Workbook
0097 Primary Science Stage 5 Scheme of Work
online resources
Lab coat (During Experiments)
A Yellow Science File
Science Notebook

iii. Assessment & Grading

10% - Projects and assignments
10% - Homework
20% - Topical Tests (After each topic is covered.)
60% - Term Examinations

iv. Grading Scale

A: 80 and above
B: 70 to <80
C: 60 to <70
D: 50 to <60
Fail : <50

Classroom rules Classroom rules (Online Lessons)

During the face-to-face class During the online class

1. Greet your teacher at the beginning and end of class. 1. Greet your teacher at the beginning and end of class.

2. Arrange your table and workplace neatly (in class or in the lab) at the end of the lesson. 2. Switch on your web cam and ensure the teachers can see you (face) clearly.

3. Listen to the teacher’s instructions. 3. Listen to the teacher’s instructions.

4. Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat. 4. Click on the raise hand icon before speaking.

5. Respect your classmates and your teacher. 5. Respect your classmates and your teacher.

6. Inform your teacher before leaving your seat.

Homework Completion
1. Please try your best to complete your homework.

2. Please do not hesitate to ask if you are not sure of the answer.

3. If you have not completed your homework at home, do not worry because it will be discussed in class the next day and you can complete it in BLUE color pencil when the discussion is going on in class.

4. Write the day and date in full on all written work (workbook, textbook and worksheet).

Examinations

1. Write with a 2B pencil clearly in the space provided, and erase your amended answers properly.

2. Use rulers to draw straight lines when necessary (matching, underlining day/dates).

3. Write the day and date in full on all written work (workbook, textbook and worksheet).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Jane
Email: bunielmaryjane@bestari.edu.my
Schoology Profile: https://app.schoology.com/user/105243261/updates