Lesson Slides
Click here to download the worksheet in word document.
Click here to download the powerpoint file.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Survey Questionnaire for Sec 2 Students (Jan 2009)
Dear Marists
Before we embark on the journey on GRACE, please help us by answering a survey questionnaire at
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pv6HsfE9Yq9hJVCaBKTouPA
Thank you.
Before we embark on the journey on GRACE, please help us by answering a survey questionnaire at
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pv6HsfE9Yq9hJVCaBKTouPA
Thank you.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Co-Authoring
Dear Marists
I am glad to see more and more groups had signed up their group blogs and also left the links here.
You will also need to add your group members as co-authors of your group blogs. Each one of you is required to post reflection logs on your blogs.
See you on the first day of school.
Mr James Peh
I am glad to see more and more groups had signed up their group blogs and also left the links here.
You will also need to add your group members as co-authors of your group blogs. Each one of you is required to post reflection logs on your blogs.
See you on the first day of school.
Mr James Peh
Thursday, December 18, 2008
2009 Students' Blog
Dear Marists
The new academic year is starting in less than 3 weeks.
For those who have not created your group blog, please do so. For those who had already created their group blog, well done. However, please remember to add your team members as your blog authors. Everyone in the group would have to post his reflection on the group blog.
Other than this blog account, do sign up a box.net account (at http://www.box.net) to store and publish your files (could be assignment or report).
Cheers.
Mr James Peh
HOD/SP
The new academic year is starting in less than 3 weeks.
For those who have not created your group blog, please do so. For those who had already created their group blog, well done. However, please remember to add your team members as your blog authors. Everyone in the group would have to post his reflection on the group blog.
Other than this blog account, do sign up a box.net account (at http://www.box.net) to store and publish your files (could be assignment or report).
Cheers.
Mr James Peh
HOD/SP
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
GRACE Blogsite on StudyWiz
Dear Marists
Other than getting updated at this website, I've also created a RSS feed over at our Learning Portal-- StudyWiz.
You may search using the keyword GRACE.
Other than getting updated at this website, I've also created a RSS feed over at our Learning Portal-- StudyWiz.
You may search using the keyword GRACE.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Create a Blogsite at Blogger.com
Dear Marists
For those who are still not sure how to create your blog, view the following video.
For those who are still not sure how to create your blog, view the following video.
Students' Blogroll
So far, we're glad to have 10 groups online with us. We're still waiting for more to come on board. We should have a total of 90 students' blogs. Tell your friends if their blogs are not up yet.
As you can see at the bottom right corner of this site, we've listed links to your blogsites. The list is growing.
We would appreciate it if you could standardise the "Title" of your blog to:
2009 Sec 2x No. yy-zz Project: <>
where
x: your class alphabet letter (e.g. A, B, C)
yy: index number of your 1st member
zz: index number of your last member
<>: If you have already identified your project title, add it in, else leave it blank for the time being.
Thank you.
As you can see at the bottom right corner of this site, we've listed links to your blogsites. The list is growing.
We would appreciate it if you could standardise the "Title" of your blog to:
2009 Sec 2x No. yy-zz Project: <
where
x: your class alphabet letter (e.g. A, B, C)
yy: index number of your 1st member
zz: index number of your last member
<
Thank you.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Online File Sharing
Dear Marists
Do you have an online storage that you could share files with others?
Try this! http://www.box.net
It's simple and nice. There are some services such as edit documents online, posting files directly on blogs, fax documents, etc.
You may require to share some of your files with your members and teachers... Other than this, the google doc in your google accounts is good enough.
Do you have an online storage that you could share files with others?
Try this! http://www.box.net
It's simple and nice. There are some services such as edit documents online, posting files directly on blogs, fax documents, etc.
You may require to share some of your files with your members and teachers... Other than this, the google doc in your google accounts is good enough.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Students' Blogsites
So far, I've received about 5 blogsites setup. What about the rest?
You may wish to response here.
Remember to subscribe to this site with RSS feed (Mail in your macbook will do) to keep yourself updated with more information.
You may wish to response here.
Remember to subscribe to this site with RSS feed (Mail in your macbook will do) to keep yourself updated with more information.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Slides on Project Ideas
Dear Marists
Here are the project ideas shared by Mr Varella during the presentation..
Slides presented by Mr Varella
Here are the project ideas shared by Mr Varella during the presentation..
Slides presented by Mr Varella
RSS Feed-- Using "Mail"
Dear Marists
You can also use the "Mail" application in your macbook.
Follow the steps:
You can also use the "Mail" application in your macbook.
Follow the steps:
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Doing more with your google account
When you have a google account, you could collaborate more. One such apps is google docs. Here's the video on google docs
Using RSS Feeds
What is RSS Feeds?
Readers:
1) Google Reader (I assume you can sign up a gmail account)
http://www.google.com/reader
2) A standalone software that runs on Mac OS: Shrook
Shrook is free
You may download shrook here: http://www.utsire.com/shrook/
That's how I would be monitoring your blogs.
Other than monitoring a blogsite using RSS feeds. You could also use it to subscribe to PODCasts, websites, news websites, etc.
Readers:
1) Google Reader (I assume you can sign up a gmail account)
http://www.google.com/reader
2) A standalone software that runs on Mac OS: Shrook
Shrook is free
You may download shrook here: http://www.utsire.com/shrook/
That's how I would be monitoring your blogs.
Other than monitoring a blogsite using RSS feeds. You could also use it to subscribe to PODCasts, websites, news websites, etc.
Creating a Blog on Blogger.com
Dear Marists
For those who need guidance on creating a blog on blogger.com (Setting up one like this blogsite), click on this link: http://www.blogger.com to register for an account. Follow the 3 steps mentioned. For those who are more IT savvy, you may wish to guide your friends along.
You can invite your group members to co-author this blog (group blog), so that everyone can publish your reflections. Your facilitators could also assess you via this blog too.
The following screenshot is to show how you can invite your group members into the blog. However, your group mates need a google or gmail account at : http://mail.google.com.
Click on "add author" to include your members.
Happy blogging, however be sensitive to the words used. Please use proper English and no vulgarity please.
The following video features on blog.
For those who need guidance on creating a blog on blogger.com (Setting up one like this blogsite), click on this link: http://www.blogger.com to register for an account. Follow the 3 steps mentioned. For those who are more IT savvy, you may wish to guide your friends along.
You can invite your group members to co-author this blog (group blog), so that everyone can publish your reflections. Your facilitators could also assess you via this blog too.
The following screenshot is to show how you can invite your group members into the blog. However, your group mates need a google or gmail account at : http://mail.google.com.
Click on "add author" to include your members.Happy blogging, however be sensitive to the words used. Please use proper English and no vulgarity please.
The following video features on blog.
GRACE 2009 Presentation on 20 Oct 2008
Just to summarise what Mr Varella and Mr Peh had covered today, during the briefing.
Mr Varella shared on the objectives of GRACE (Group Research And Collaborative Expedition).
Basically, the outcomes of GRACE:
1) Creative & Critical Thinker
2) Effective Communicator
3) Good Team Player (Able to collaborate in a team)
4) Life-long Independent Learners
From research, the above are attributes that an employer would look for in the 21st Century (this era).
Mr Varella also shared on some possible projects ideas (one long list), which will be updated here soon.
I am glad that some pupils had already created their group blogs. Just a reminder on the naming convention of your url:
http://2009sxxy.blogspot.com
xx- your class in year 2009
y- The first index number of the group
e.g. http://2009s2c9.blogspot.com
This will be the blogsite of Sec 2C, group 3. Let me know (via my email) if you are unable to register for this url, I'll guide you in getting another one.
Your blog allows you and your group members to post your weekly reflection as well as your project updates (videos, photos, etc.). However, please remember to handle media with care (I refer to copyrights material, remember what the gentleman from IPOS said to you this morning?).
Bookmark this blogsite for the time being. In my later posts, I'll guide you in using rss feed to keep yourself inform on any updates through Safari or a software.
Do come back again.
Mr Varella shared on the objectives of GRACE (Group Research And Collaborative Expedition).
Basically, the outcomes of GRACE:
1) Creative & Critical Thinker
2) Effective Communicator
3) Good Team Player (Able to collaborate in a team)
4) Life-long Independent Learners
From research, the above are attributes that an employer would look for in the 21st Century (this era).
Mr Varella also shared on some possible projects ideas (one long list), which will be updated here soon.
I am glad that some pupils had already created their group blogs. Just a reminder on the naming convention of your url:
http://2009sxxy.blogspot.com
xx- your class in year 2009
y- The first index number of the group
e.g. http://2009s2c9.blogspot.com
This will be the blogsite of Sec 2C, group 3. Let me know (via my email) if you are unable to register for this url, I'll guide you in getting another one.
Your blog allows you and your group members to post your weekly reflection as well as your project updates (videos, photos, etc.). However, please remember to handle media with care (I refer to copyrights material, remember what the gentleman from IPOS said to you this morning?).
Bookmark this blogsite for the time being. In my later posts, I'll guide you in using rss feed to keep yourself inform on any updates through Safari or a software.
Do come back again.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Gearing on to GRACE 2009
Coming to end of term soon...
Congratulations to those who had successfully promoted to the next level.
Next year, the current Secondary One pupils will be embarking on GRACE.
Lessons and information will be updated on this blog.
Therefore, please generate a RSS feed.
Congratulations to those who had successfully promoted to the next level.
Next year, the current Secondary One pupils will be embarking on GRACE.
Lessons and information will be updated on this blog.
Therefore, please generate a RSS feed.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Term 2 Week 8 (Announcement)
Dear Marists
Here's what you need to take note.
1. Submit your group report to your facilitating teachers this week.
2. Next week, 20th May and 21st May 2008 ,there will be the oral presentation.
3. For the Tuesday session, only the first five groups according to index numbers will participate in the presention. The other groups will attend post-exams activities. (Instructions will be given later about the actual venue of the talk).
4. For the Wednesday session, the last five groups will do the oral presentations.
5. All students in a group must speak during the oral presentation. Each group will have about 20 minutes to present.
6. Please display your models , powerpoint ,posters, etc or whatever you have for the presentation.
7. By this Friday 16th May, all groups will save your powerpoint presentations and videos onto the class computer. The class IT rep will save them on the computer and at the end, the IT rep will save all the powerpoint presentations on a CDR. We will try to archive the powerpoint presentations on the Marist Intranet.
8. The best two projects in each class will be selected for the IPW exhibition, where prizes can be won.
9. Some of your models will be selected and kept to be displayed at the Project Room.
10. All GRACE results will be reflected in the SA2 result slip.
Here's what you need to take note.
1. Submit your group report to your facilitating teachers this week.
2. Next week, 20th May and 21st May 2008 ,there will be the oral presentation.
3. For the Tuesday session, only the first five groups according to index numbers will participate in the presention. The other groups will attend post-exams activities. (Instructions will be given later about the actual venue of the talk).
4. For the Wednesday session, the last five groups will do the oral presentations.
5. All students in a group must speak during the oral presentation. Each group will have about 20 minutes to present.
6. Please display your models , powerpoint ,posters, etc or whatever you have for the presentation.
7. By this Friday 16th May, all groups will save your powerpoint presentations and videos onto the class computer. The class IT rep will save them on the computer and at the end, the IT rep will save all the powerpoint presentations on a CDR. We will try to archive the powerpoint presentations on the Marist Intranet.
8. The best two projects in each class will be selected for the IPW exhibition, where prizes can be won.
9. Some of your models will be selected and kept to be displayed at the Project Room.
10. All GRACE results will be reflected in the SA2 result slip.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Term 2, Week 6
Dear Marists
The GRACE lesson for this week is still on.
Take this opportunity to polish up your work this week.
The oral presentation is still on 20 and 21 May 2008. However, we are making some amendment to the time. Instead of starting at 8am, we are looking at 11am.
For the time being, here are some important information
1) Group Written Report
- due date is 16 May 2008.
2) Group Oral Presentation
- 20 & 21 May 2008
That's all for the time being.
All the best to you for SA1.
The GRACE lesson for this week is still on.
Take this opportunity to polish up your work this week.
The oral presentation is still on 20 and 21 May 2008. However, we are making some amendment to the time. Instead of starting at 8am, we are looking at 11am.
For the time being, here are some important information
1) Group Written Report
- due date is 16 May 2008.
2) Group Oral Presentation
- 20 & 21 May 2008
That's all for the time being.
All the best to you for SA1.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Final Assessment for GRACE
Dear Marists
The final assessment for GRACE will take place on the last week of Term 2.
The dates are 20 and 21 May 2008.
The final assessment consist of two components:
1) The Group Oral Presentation
a) Every group is given 15 min to present their projects and this include any demonstrations to be carried out, any multimedia (e.g. video, podcast, animations, etc.) to be shown. In addition, there will be a 5 min for the assessors to ask the group questions with regards to their projects.
b)Please use appropriate visual aids (e.g. Powerpoint Slides, etc.) to make your presentation more captivating.
c) The five GRACE facilitators would be the assessors for the oral presentations.
2) Group Project Report
a) Every group needs to submit a written report (Please refer to the previous lesson on how to write a project report).
b) The report must be type-written using word processors such as Microsoft Words.
c) The report must consist:
i) A proper cover page stating the project title, names of the students, name of the teacher and date of submission.
ii) A content page
iii) Proper sub-headings such as "Introduction", "Methodology", "Results", "Discussion", "Conclusion", etc. (Please refer to the posting on Report-Writing in this blog)
d) The report MUST be submitted BEFORE the group oral presentation.
The Group Oral Presentation Schedule
The final assessment for GRACE will take place on the last week of Term 2.
The dates are 20 and 21 May 2008.
The final assessment consist of two components:
1) The Group Oral Presentation
a) Every group is given 15 min to present their projects and this include any demonstrations to be carried out, any multimedia (e.g. video, podcast, animations, etc.) to be shown. In addition, there will be a 5 min for the assessors to ask the group questions with regards to their projects.
b)Please use appropriate visual aids (e.g. Powerpoint Slides, etc.) to make your presentation more captivating.
c) The five GRACE facilitators would be the assessors for the oral presentations.
2) Group Project Report
a) Every group needs to submit a written report (Please refer to the previous lesson on how to write a project report).
b) The report must be type-written using word processors such as Microsoft Words.
c) The report must consist:
i) A proper cover page stating the project title, names of the students, name of the teacher and date of submission.
ii) A content page
iii) Proper sub-headings such as "Introduction", "Methodology", "Results", "Discussion", "Conclusion", etc. (Please refer to the posting on Report-Writing in this blog)
d) The report MUST be submitted BEFORE the group oral presentation.
The Group Oral Presentation Schedule
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Term 2 Week 4
Dear Marists
We are now in week 4, exams is coming in 2 weeks' time.
So for these 2 weeks, let us concentrate on BOTH the written report and the oral presentations.
Here are the links to download the resource files:
1) Report Writing
2) Oral Presentations
3) Worksheet
The folder that contain the above files.
We are now in week 4, exams is coming in 2 weeks' time.
So for these 2 weeks, let us concentrate on BOTH the written report and the oral presentations.
Here are the links to download the resource files:
1) Report Writing
2) Oral Presentations
3) Worksheet
The folder that contain the above files.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Loan of Macbooks
Dear Marists
This week, the science laboratory needs the macbooks for data-logger experiment. Hence, you may not be able to loan any macbook.
Just a reminder, you could only loan out the macbooks only after recess on Tuesday and Thursday.
This week, the science laboratory needs the macbooks for data-logger experiment. Hence, you may not be able to loan any macbook.
Just a reminder, you could only loan out the macbooks only after recess on Tuesday and Thursday.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Term 2 Week 3 - Report Writing
Dear Marists
We understand that some project groups are faster than the other. Some group had already completed their surveys, analysis and even their products.. kudos!
If you at the more advance stage, you could proceed on with your report writing and even prepare yourselves for the oral presentations.
For those who are still administering their surveys, you may have to work faster, not forgetting that it is already week 3 in term 2.
Videos on Report Writing
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
We understand that some project groups are faster than the other. Some group had already completed their surveys, analysis and even their products.. kudos!
If you at the more advance stage, you could proceed on with your report writing and even prepare yourselves for the oral presentations.
For those who are still administering their surveys, you may have to work faster, not forgetting that it is already week 3 in term 2.
Videos on Report Writing
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Term 2 Week 2
Dear Marists
This week, you will continue to develop your products.
If you have completed on your work, you may start with your reports and presentations preparations.
This week, you will continue to develop your products.
If you have completed on your work, you may start with your reports and presentations preparations.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Global Warming
Dear Marists
I understand that some of you are doing projects on "Global Warming".
In our school, there are some secondary 4 pupils taking part in a competition on the topic on "Global Warming". Would you like to share your findings with these marists?
Please let me know.
Mr James Peh
mrpeh.mshs@gmail.com
I understand that some of you are doing projects on "Global Warming".
In our school, there are some secondary 4 pupils taking part in a competition on the topic on "Global Warming". Would you like to share your findings with these marists?
Please let me know.
Mr James Peh
mrpeh.mshs@gmail.com
Solar Cells
Dear Marists
We understand that some of you would like to purchase the solar cells for your projects.
Please indicate that to your GRACE facilitators (Teachers) and they would pass the your orders to Mr Varella.
One set cost S$22.
We understand that some of you would like to purchase the solar cells for your projects.
Please indicate that to your GRACE facilitators (Teachers) and they would pass the your orders to Mr Varella.
One set cost S$22.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Term 2 Week 1
Dear Marists
You should have collected your data and some would have even analysed them.
This term is quite short, try to work a bit faster so that you do not need to rush to finish your projects. If you could complete your project earlier, you will have ample time for your oral presentation preparation. Not forgetting SA1 will be coming in a 5 week's time.
Here is the powerpoint for this week lesson.
Click here. (6MB)
You should have collected your data and some would have even analysed them.
This term is quite short, try to work a bit faster so that you do not need to rush to finish your projects. If you could complete your project earlier, you will have ample time for your oral presentation preparation. Not forgetting SA1 will be coming in a 5 week's time.
Here is the powerpoint for this week lesson.
Click here. (6MB)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Week 9 Lesson 8
Dear Marists
This week's postings came in quite late.
For this week's meeting, you will be working on the material(Worksheet) provided in your group file.
Alternatively, you may download a copy of the worksheet here.
This week's postings came in quite late.
For this week's meeting, you will be working on the material(Worksheet) provided in your group file.
Alternatively, you may download a copy of the worksheet here.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Meeting the Expert (on Solar Energy)
Dear Marists
Good news!
We are inviting an expert on solar cells/panels to our school on 28 Feb 2008.
He will be coming to our school at 2.25pm and we could meet him in the school canteen.
Do come with your questions with regards to the solar cells/panels.
Remember the date: 28 Feb 2008
Time: 2.25pm
Venue: School canteen
Good news!
We are inviting an expert on solar cells/panels to our school on 28 Feb 2008.
He will be coming to our school at 2.25pm and we could meet him in the school canteen.
Do come with your questions with regards to the solar cells/panels.
Remember the date: 28 Feb 2008
Time: 2.25pm
Venue: School canteen
Monday, February 18, 2008
Lesson 7 (Week 8: 19 & 21 Feb 2008)
Dear Marists
Lesson 7: Hands-On Drafting of Survey Questions
For this week's GRACE session, your group will prepare your survey questions. Discuss the questions and confirm them with your teacher.
The survey will be related to your topic. It should be about awareness and commitment (about the theme) in your school.
For the rest of the week, carry out the survey in your school.
Present your findings next week.
Lesson 7: Hands-On Drafting of Survey Questions
For this week's GRACE session, your group will prepare your survey questions. Discuss the questions and confirm them with your teacher.
The survey will be related to your topic. It should be about awareness and commitment (about the theme) in your school.
For the rest of the week, carry out the survey in your school.
Present your findings next week.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Lesson 6 (Week 7: 12 & 14 Feb 2008)
Dear Marists
For this week's meeting, you will be creating a survey questionnaire for your project topic.
More information on your task could be found in this document.
You may click here to access the resources (including the video lessons) for this week's meeting.
The video lessons on survey are as follows:-
Part 1
Note: This lesson was formerly conducted in week 5, however we have rescheduled it to week 7.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
For this week's meeting, you will be creating a survey questionnaire for your project topic.
More information on your task could be found in this document.
You may click here to access the resources (including the video lessons) for this week's meeting.
The video lessons on survey are as follows:-
Part 1
Note: This lesson was formerly conducted in week 5, however we have rescheduled it to week 7.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Lunar New Year
Dear Marists
This announcement is meant for those Marists who will miss their meeting sessions on 7 Feb 2008.
There is no lesson on 7 Feb 2008. However, you have to meet up in your group during any free time to complete the tasks for meeting 5.
This announcement is meant for those Marists who will miss their meeting sessions on 7 Feb 2008.
There is no lesson on 7 Feb 2008. However, you have to meet up in your group during any free time to complete the tasks for meeting 5.
Lesson 5 (Week 6: 4 - 8 Feb 2008)
Dear Marists
For this week's meeting, you will have to
1. Read up Powerpoint lesson 4 on the Project Planners.
2. Do a final submission of your planners.
3. Start on your preliminary research. Individually, present some findings at your next meeting.
During the meeting, you are to:
1. Submit your final plan to your teacher.
2. Show some of your research and findings to your teacher.
3. Show your plan for your final product.
4. Do some reflection “Taking Stock”.
Here are the powerpoint slides in video clips.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Click here to access the folder containing these video clips.
For this week's meeting, you will have to
1. Read up Powerpoint lesson 4 on the Project Planners.
2. Do a final submission of your planners.
3. Start on your preliminary research. Individually, present some findings at your next meeting.
During the meeting, you are to:
1. Submit your final plan to your teacher.
2. Show some of your research and findings to your teacher.
3. Show your plan for your final product.
4. Do some reflection “Taking Stock”.
Here are the powerpoint slides in video clips.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Click here to access the folder containing these video clips.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
GRACE Lesson 4 (Week 5: 28 Jan - 1 Feb 2008)
Dear Marists
For this week's meeting, your group should
Identify Areas Of Research And Tasks To Be Done
You will continue to discuss further about your guiding/research questions with your group and teacher.
List out on a piece of paper the research questions and areas of research that your group will be looking into.
You should also discuss the product that you will be creating.
For this week's meeting, your group should
Identify Areas Of Research And Tasks To Be Done
You will continue to discuss further about your guiding/research questions with your group and teacher.
List out on a piece of paper the research questions and areas of research that your group will be looking into.
You should also discuss the product that you will be creating.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Lesson Update
Dear Marists
I've received feedback from some of the facilitators and also many marists. They prefer lesson for the following week to be posted on Thursday instead of Monday. This is to avoid confusion.
I've received feedback from some of the facilitators and also many marists. They prefer lesson for the following week to be posted on Thursday instead of Monday. This is to avoid confusion.
Monday, January 14, 2008
GRACE Lesson 3 (Week 4: 21 - 25 Jan 2008)
Dear Marist
We have now coming to the 3rd meeting...
For this meeting, the focus is on
"Project Topic Clarification and Asking Guiding Questions"
Click here to access the folder containing the necessary files for the lesson.
Here are the videos, please go through them before you attend the meeting.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
We have now coming to the 3rd meeting...
For this meeting, the focus is on
"Project Topic Clarification and Asking Guiding Questions"
Click here to access the folder containing the necessary files for the lesson.
Here are the videos, please go through them before you attend the meeting.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Some Project Ideas
Dear Marists
Here are project ideas for your reference.
However, do be original in your projects.
Good Luck.
Create Teeny Tiny Solar Insect Robots
Solio! Sun Power!
Solar Phone Charger
Solar Power Fan
A Simple Project
How To Build A Self Powered Flashlight - Watch a funny movie here
Here are project ideas for your reference.
However, do be original in your projects.
Good Luck.
Create Teeny Tiny Solar Insect Robots
Solio! Sun Power!
Solar Phone Charger
Solar Power Fan
A Simple Project
How To Build A Self Powered Flashlight - Watch a funny movie here
Video Clips on Solar Energy
Dear Marists
Here are some video clips linked from youtube to help you in your projects. Do you have any interesting videos to share? Add in my comment.
Solar Energy
Solar Photovoltaics
Solar Technology
Making of Solar Panels
What's there other than Solar Energy?
Here are some video clips linked from youtube to help you in your projects. Do you have any interesting videos to share? Add in my comment.
Solar Energy
Solar Photovoltaics
Solar Technology
Making of Solar Panels
What's there other than Solar Energy?
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Important Files
Dear Marists
I've added a group of files which I called them "Important Files", in the column on the right of this blogsite.
These files would be frequently used or reference documents.
You have to complete the weekly reflection worksheet individually and hand in after every meeting.
I've added a group of files which I called them "Important Files", in the column on the right of this blogsite.
These files would be frequently used or reference documents.
You have to complete the weekly reflection worksheet individually and hand in after every meeting.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Updated Assessment Spreadsheet
Dear Marist
There are some error in the previous version (2.0), this is the updated copy (ver 3.0).
Click here to download.
There are some error in the previous version (2.0), this is the updated copy (ver 3.0).
Click here to download.
Monday, January 7, 2008
GRACE Lesson 2 (Week 3: 14 - 18 Jan 2008)
Dear Marists
The Key Idea for GRACE lesson 2 (week 3) is
"Project Topic and Task Selection"
Before the meeting (we call GRACE lessons as "meetings"), you will be required to:
1. Go through the resources (video, powerpoint slides, etc.) in this posting.
2. Write down topics related to Global Warming etc. that you are interested in.
3. Think and write down some guiding questions that your group can do research on.
4. If your group is interested in topics other than the suggested theme on Global Warming and Climate change, then your group can initiate your own project topic and propose to your teacher/facilitator. Some suggestions titles would be "The History of Maris Stella High School", "50 years of Education -- Maris Stella High School", "Maris Stella - The Journey", etc.
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During the GRACE meeting, you are required to
1. Read the generic theme ‘ Climate Change, Global Warming and Alternative Clean Energy in the 21st Century’.
2. Define and clarify the task.
3. Brainstorm and ask questions like
• What do we already know?
• What do we want to know?
• What have we learnt about it?
4. Brainstorm on Research Questions/Key Questions/Guiding Questions about the topic.
5. Choose questions that are open-ended and require your viewpoints.
6. Read the sample of a project proposal form and do your own project proposal form.
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For this meeting, your facilitator (GRACE teachers are known as facilitators) would assess you on both your "Content" and "Collaboration" skills. The rubrics is as follows:-
Click on picture to enlarge
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Here is the lesson package for Lesson 2.
You can download ALL the resources via this link
Lessons on Video
Part 1: Click here to download the video
Part 2: Click here to download the video
Part 3: Click here to download the video
Part 4: Click here to download the video
The Key Idea for GRACE lesson 2 (week 3) is
"Project Topic and Task Selection"
Before the meeting (we call GRACE lessons as "meetings"), you will be required to:
1. Go through the resources (video, powerpoint slides, etc.) in this posting.
2. Write down topics related to Global Warming etc. that you are interested in.
3. Think and write down some guiding questions that your group can do research on.
4. If your group is interested in topics other than the suggested theme on Global Warming and Climate change, then your group can initiate your own project topic and propose to your teacher/facilitator. Some suggestions titles would be "The History of Maris Stella High School", "50 years of Education -- Maris Stella High School", "Maris Stella - The Journey", etc.
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During the GRACE meeting, you are required to
1. Read the generic theme ‘ Climate Change, Global Warming and Alternative Clean Energy in the 21st Century’.
2. Define and clarify the task.
3. Brainstorm and ask questions like
• What do we already know?
• What do we want to know?
• What have we learnt about it?
4. Brainstorm on Research Questions/Key Questions/Guiding Questions about the topic.
5. Choose questions that are open-ended and require your viewpoints.
6. Read the sample of a project proposal form and do your own project proposal form.
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For this meeting, your facilitator (GRACE teachers are known as facilitators) would assess you on both your "Content" and "Collaboration" skills. The rubrics is as follows:-
Click on picture to enlarge
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Here is the lesson package for Lesson 2.
You can download ALL the resources via this link
Lessons on Video
Part 1: Click here to download the video
Part 2: Click here to download the video
Part 3: Click here to download the video
Part 4: Click here to download the video
Important Notice on GRACE
Dear Secondary 2 Marists
Due to the shortage of air-time during today's assembly, I have to provide some more information other than those I mentioned today.
For this week's lesson, you have to access my previous posting. My previous posting includes:-
1) Detail on GRACE. In the past years, IPW marks are integrated into various subject's assessment marks. However, GRACE will be a subject by itself and the grades will be reflected on your report book.
2) An online lesson package which includes video presentations. You could assess these videos online, but I would strongly advise you to download them (including those files and resources) to your hard-drive or thumbdrive so that you could access them offline to avoid bandwidth jam.
Here are what you are going to expect for this week's lesson:
1) You have to go through the lesson in my previous posting, before attending the GRACE lesson.
2) During your GRACE lesson, your teacher/facilitator will bring you to the respective venues for the lesson. Please move promptly in "V" formation as we only have 1 period for GRACE.
3) You are expected to do group work based on the activity worksheet which you could download from my previous posting. You have to download a copy. You can complete it in softcopy during the lesson (provided you bring along your personal laptop with you during the lesson). Alternatively, you print it out and complete it during the lesson, OR you could write your input on A4 paper. We are trying to make it flexible as long as you keep a copy with you in the course of GRACE.
4) You would be assessed on-the-spot by your teacher/facilitator. Your facilitator will assess you based on the rubrics that you can find out in the assessment excel spreadsheet. I would encourage you to look out how and what you would be assessed every week during GRACE. This is to help you score well for this subject.
An example of the assessment rubrics, extracted from the assessment excel spreadsheet is as follow:-
click on picture to enlarge it.
If you have any query, feel free to drop a comment here OR send an email to me at mrpeh.mshs@gmail.com
Good Luck for your Group Research And Collaborative Expeditions.
Thank you.
Due to the shortage of air-time during today's assembly, I have to provide some more information other than those I mentioned today.
For this week's lesson, you have to access my previous posting. My previous posting includes:-
1) Detail on GRACE. In the past years, IPW marks are integrated into various subject's assessment marks. However, GRACE will be a subject by itself and the grades will be reflected on your report book.
2) An online lesson package which includes video presentations. You could assess these videos online, but I would strongly advise you to download them (including those files and resources) to your hard-drive or thumbdrive so that you could access them offline to avoid bandwidth jam.
Here are what you are going to expect for this week's lesson:
1) You have to go through the lesson in my previous posting, before attending the GRACE lesson.
2) During your GRACE lesson, your teacher/facilitator will bring you to the respective venues for the lesson. Please move promptly in "V" formation as we only have 1 period for GRACE.
3) You are expected to do group work based on the activity worksheet which you could download from my previous posting. You have to download a copy. You can complete it in softcopy during the lesson (provided you bring along your personal laptop with you during the lesson). Alternatively, you print it out and complete it during the lesson, OR you could write your input on A4 paper. We are trying to make it flexible as long as you keep a copy with you in the course of GRACE.
4) You would be assessed on-the-spot by your teacher/facilitator. Your facilitator will assess you based on the rubrics that you can find out in the assessment excel spreadsheet. I would encourage you to look out how and what you would be assessed every week during GRACE. This is to help you score well for this subject.
An example of the assessment rubrics, extracted from the assessment excel spreadsheet is as follow:-
click on picture to enlarge it.
If you have any query, feel free to drop a comment here OR send an email to me at mrpeh.mshs@gmail.com
Good Luck for your Group Research And Collaborative Expeditions.
Thank you.
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