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Canadian International School of Hong Kong
2011-2012 Math & Science Medley for Grade 6 (11-12 years old)
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Term One (13 classes) |
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Tuesday 2:45pm - 4:00pm |
Rm: TBA
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Topic 1
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Science - Newton's Toy Box (Physics)
Why is the acceleration of an object inversely proportional to its mass? Investigate state of rest, uniform velocity and external forces. Delve into the effects of gravity, friction and momentum on objects. Do forces really occur in pairs?
Mathematics - Fractions and Operations
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Topic 2
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Science - Reaction Rallies (Chemistry)
Did you know that there are a handful of chemical reactions that are reversible? Delve into thermal decomposition and polymerization. Who’s getting displaced in metallic reactions? Create your favorite perfume and nylon fabric. Can you form a new substance?
Mathematics - Arithmetic the Clever Way
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Topic 3
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Science - Osmosis, Tropism & Photosynthesis (Life Science)
Did you know that the process of osmosis helped build the Egyptian pyramids? Exert pressure on cells to cause tension and rigidity. Experiment with one-sided lighting and gravity on “decapitated” cress seedlings. The power of plants!
Mathematics - Working Around the Clock
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Topic 4
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Science - Young Inventors (Physics & Technology)
Join the Science Workshop invention contest and learn about the process of creation. Use wacky objects to design an automatic dog feeder. Can you build and test an egg drop apparatus, a light turner offer, and a plant waterer?
Mathematics - Coin Master
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Topic 5
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Science - Mechanical Engineering (Physics)
Did you know that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can only be changed from one form to another? Explore mechanical advantages and the most valuable place. Fiddle with fulcrums to make lifting weight effort-less. Stop “meshing” around with the gear trains!
Mathematics - Primes and Divisors
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