Mar 23 2009

Some Links for School Children – November 2005

Published by Dot MacKenzie under Links, Malaysia, Maths, Schools

These links were prepared for Malaysian school children when I was working as a district English language coordinator in Malaysia.

Activities for Kids

Activities for Children

Africa

SNA One Million Computers for African Schools

Asia

Indonesia – For Teachers Links to Studies of Asia Learning Emphases

Asian Animals

ADW Helarctos malayanus Information
Asian Rhinos WhoZoo
Gaur
LookSmart – Gibbons and Siamangs
National Geographic Interactive King Cobra
Programs
Siberian Tigers A Page For Reference
USGS Learning Web Explorers Plants and Animals
Welcome to Friends of the Asian Elephant
Zoobooks Magazine – Turn a Child’s Love of Animals Into a Love of Reading!

Astronomy

NASA Kids’ Club

NASA Space Science Education Resource Directory
The surface of the sun
Astrogeology

Authors

Authors Encyclopedia
Books Literature refdesk.com
Great Writers and Poets
Surfing the Net with Kids Language Arts

Batik

Dicover Indonesia Batik One

Birds

Techlearning All About Birds June 25, 2005

Blog

Dekita.org English-Portuguese and Chinese-Tagalog
Picasa
Project Petaling Street – Content from Malaysians being Malaysian
Audioblogger Speak Up!
BLOG-EFL
BLOGS – Project Description
Dekita.org

Borneo

The Heart of Borneo – WWF

Business English

BESIG The Business English Special Interest Group of IATEFL

Calendars

Calendars through the Ages – Home
Daily Calendar Content Feeds
Teacher Resources – the Philippines

Camps

MSF-UAE Refugee Camp Project – Curriculum for Teachers Introduction, Contents

Cheap Computers

Balancing Act News Update – African internet Developments

Computing

FOLDOC – Computing Dictionary

Critical Thinking

Critical Reading Towards Critical Writing
Health Sciences Writing Centre
SWIK Games
SWIK Lessons

Clipart

Classroom Clipart Free Clipart, clip art Illustrations and Photographs

Computer Security

Windows FAQs, plus Tips n’ Tricks from our Readers

Crafts

Arts and Crafts for Children Ages 6-10
Dancing Frog Kites
Dicover Indonesia Batik One
Home Plate-Paper Plate Education
Malay kites
Kite Websites
Malaysia Wau Competition

Critical Thinking

Mission Critical (Main Menu)

Debates

Conversation Lesson Multinationals – Help or Hindrance
debatelessonplan
Debates & discussion lessons for esl teachers eslflow webguide
Debates – Internet Craze – Lesson Plan Debates for Esl Classes
Debates
Krieger – Teaching Debate to ESL Students A Six-Class Unit (I-TESL-J)
That _Other_ Argument Clinic — University of Northern Colorado

Dictionary

Answers.com – Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia and much more
The Devil’s Dictionary A
OneLook General dictionary sites
Online Dictionary – HyperDictionary.com

Discussion

Regents’ Test Essay Topics

Distance Learning

Administration Distance Learning
Education Home- Microsoft Malaysia

Earthquakes

Exploratorium Life Along the Faultline Try These Activities!
Exploring for oils. Clues form tectonic plates. Quiz.
Quake Seismology at the Science Fair
Recent World Earthquake Activity – Clicking to Regions
SCEC Education Module
Stuff for Kids – Online Coloring
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program-For Kids Only
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
USGS Education

Ed Tech

Designing for the Virtual Interactive Classroom Campus Technology
ELT Technology in Language Learning
ISTE Home
NetSpot

E-journals

Bilingualism and Japanology Intersection

E-learn

eLearn Magazine Main Page
http://www.calliopelearning.com-resources-papers-Keyboard.pdf
http://www.thelearningalliance.info-Docs-Jun2004-ThwartedInnovation.pdf

Engineering

http://membres.lycos.fr-jcviel-efl.htm

Environment

Conserving and Preserving Thailand
ESL
BBC British Council teaching English – Try – Lesson plans
HLT Magazine (Home Page)
More about Teach English As Second Language Courses by Learn English…
Teaching English as a Second Language, TEFL, ESL – eslbase
Welcome to eslGold.com!

ESP

ESP on the Web
English for Science and Technology
TESL-TEFL

Favourites

British Council – ELTECS
ELUSCI
Faculty of Science – English Language Unit
Kuwait University On-line Language Learning
Learn English – Teach English As Second Language Courses
Pandorabots – A Multilingual Chatbot Hosting Service
Project Examples Africa and Middle East
Ten Ways to Prepare for the End of the School Year (Part 2)
YaGoohoo!gle
By Special Invitation ONLY from Jim Sheridan
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Dotmack
EFLTA
EMessenger
Empire Films
FACT – Links
http://www.curriculum.edu.au-accessasia-indonesia-teacher-pdf-textiles.pdf
Professional Development The Electronic Village Online of the TESOL CALL Interest Section
Replay Rich Media
SANTEC – Educational Technology and eLearning for Developm
Send My Friend to School Home Page
Teachers
The BBC
The Learning Federation Website

Flash

Be Fire Safe!

Fun

Gizoogle – Fo Sizearchin Stuff

Games

Educational Information, EROS, Sioux Falls, SD
Funbrain Reading
Kids Domain – Science Games
SWIK Games
What Works Backyard Games
Free Games To Improve Your Child’s Reading and Math Skills!
FunBrain.com – Curriculum Guide
SWIK Games

Geography

China Dim Sum 3 Mapping Lessons
http://esen.unl.edu-lessons-envirchange-rainforesthp.asp
http://nesen.unl.edu-lessons-lessonlist.asptopic=Weather and Climate
Lesson Plans
USGS Learning Web Explorers Main Page

Geology

Educational Information, EROS, Sioux Falls, SD
USGS Education

Grammar

The Grammar Aquarium

Graphs

Yahoo! Search
Grades 9-12 – Social studies
SmartDraw.com – Create Charts and Diagrams with SmartDraw
SmartDraw.com – For business charts and diagrams

Great Kids

China Dim Sum 3 Mapping Lessons

Harry Potter

Harry Potter Surfing the Net with Kids
Harry Potter fanfiction stories
http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org-
J.K.Rowling Official Site – Harry Potter and more

History

Lesson Plans
History Topics Index
Spices & Spice Routes Explorers of the East

Holidays

BAMBOO HILL CHALETS TIOMAN ISLAND MALAYSIA
How to travel by train Singapore-Malaysia-Bangkok
Welcome to Malaysia Airlines
Hot Potatoes
Hot Potatoes Home Page

Indonesia

INDONESIAN MYTH
Indonesia – For Teachers - Classroom Resources
Indonesian Arts & Handicrafts
Indonesian Folk Tales
Welcome to Indonesia

Islam

Ramadan on the Net – Welcome

Jobs

International Development Jobs
Opportunities
Worldwide Volunteering

Journals

IATEFL POLAND COMPUTER SIG JOURNAL – Contents

Kids

BBC – Learning – Homepage
Daily Lesson Plan
ESL Web Guide Kids
Planet Science Under 11s

Kids’ Business

FleetKids – Frontyard Fortunes

Kids’ Grammar

Activities for ESL-EFL Students (English Study)
FunBrain.com Grammar Gorillas

Kids’ Maths

FunBrain.com – Kids Center
BJ Pinchbeck’s home work helper offers links to math sites for kids.
Frank Potter’s Science Gems – Mathematics
Math Word Problems for Children
Maths

Kids’ Mixed

ESL Kids Resources Flashcards, Worksheets, Games, Lesson plan tips, Jobs
The Lesson Plans Page – Over 2,500 FREE Lesson Plans!

Kids’ Movies

BBC – Radio 4 – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
THE LORD of the RINGS

Kids’ Reading

Callahan Cousins Summer Begins
Indian Kids Stories, The Egg-breaking Champion. The boys tried to choose the hardest eggs with the thickest shells.
Stories for Kids – Children’s Stories about India, Indian Stories by Kids

Kids’ Science

10 Backyard Science Activities
Backyard Science
FACT – Malaysia
FunBrain.com – Kids Center
Home Plate – Paper Plate Education
Planet Science Under 11s
Welcome to USGS Learning Web

Kindergarten

Alphabet Content
BBC – Schools – Pre-school
Children’s Storybooks Online – Stories for Kids of All Ages
ESL Web Guide Kids
Elementary Education Resources – Kindergarten
KIDS CORNER
Kindersite Project Educational Resources
Kindersite to Introduce Young children to Computers in Safety
Links
Math Games
Math Games for Kindergarten
Mother Goose Rebus Rhymes-Enchanted Learning Software
Phonics and Kindergarten Reading Comprehensions
Preschool Activities – EnchantedLearning.com
Preschool and Kindergarten Resources
Stories and Folktales, Beginning Readers Books EnchantedLearning.com
Yahooligans! – School BellLanguage ArtsAlphabet Fun
Yahooligans! – School BellLanguage ArtsWritingHandwriting

Language Learning

Free Online Language Courses

Literature

bandbond.html
BeckLearning Start Page
BookAdventure.org Kids Zone
CLWG Children’s Literature Web Guide
Character Analysis in Indonesian Folk Tales – Lower Secondary English Unit
http://www.curriculum.edu.au-accessasia-indonesia-teacher-pdf-folkact.pdf
Indonesian Myths
Indonesian Folk Tales
International Children’s Digital Library
Poems – Kids on the Net
The Adventures of Mouse Deer (Malaysian, Indonesian Folk Tales)
The Literature Page – Read Classic Books by Famous Authors
The South Asian Literary Recordings Project (Library of Congress New Delhi Office)
Untitled

Making Websites

EV Online 2002_Webheads Syllabus, Week 6
Kelly – Guidelines for Designing a Good Web Site for ESL Students (I-TESL-J)
BrainPOP – Health, Science, Technology, Math, English Animation and Educational Site for Kids.
FunBrain.com – The Internet’s #1 Education Site for K-8 Kids and Teachers
Malaysia
Island
KampungNet BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE
Laman Web Rasmi Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia
Langkawi Hotels Malaysia Reservation & Travel Guide – Langkawi Hotels
Mylangkawi.com – the Official Travel Website of Langkawi
Travel Times
Wildeside’s Frame
Asian values may not be so particularly Asian
British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur Education
Clickable Map of Asia
Focus on Malaysia and All Things Malaysian (Cap sur la Malaisie). Home Page of GOH Peng Joo
Geographia – World Travel Destinations, Culture and History Guide
Kite Websites
Malaysia – All Malaysia Info
Malaysia Wau Competition
Project Petaling Street
Sahabat Alam Malaysia – Links and Affiliates
The Heart of Borneo – WWF
Travel for Kids
Focus on Malaysia and All Things Malaysian (Cap sur la Malaisie)
Malaysian National Parks
Jungle Trekking in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak
Malaysia Airlines
Tourism Malaysia Official Homepage
RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2005, KUCHING, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA.
Maths
The Math Forum – Ask Dr. Math
The Math Forum Home Page
Medicine
English for Medical Purposes
Health Sciences Writing Centre
Medical English online exercises and games.

Mountains

Mountain Voices - oral testimonies from mountain and highland regions round the world home page

Moslem

Islamic Philosophy Online

Movies

BBC Online – Cult – Hitchhiker’s – Douglas Adams – Arts and the Sciences
BBC Online – Cult – Hitchhiker’s – Guide – Tea
Internet Archive Page Updated
The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
Apple – Movie Trailers
BBC – London – Panoramics – London 360 List
BBC – Video Nation – Your views and experiences, on camera and online
English Behind The Scenes
English-Trailers.com
Guardian Unlimited Film
Family education
iMovie Example Matrix
Mars Exploration Home
The Great Wall of China – 360-degree Virtual Tour, Simatai
The New Mars
The WebQuest Page at San Diego State University
WebCam Central
Discovery Education
Myths
Laura Gibbs

Ocean

North Sea faces collapse of its ecosystem
WhaleTimes Fishin’ for Facts Library
WhaleTimes SeaBed ~ Whales, dolphins, sharks, penguins and more

Online Courses

TESLJ

Old English

Learn about Old English

Online Conference

Robin Good’s Official Guide to Web Conferencing and Live Presentations Tools

Online Journal

K A I R O S A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy

Organisers

Enchanted Learning

Outreach

Otan

Peer Review

Jung – A Peer Review Form for Evaluating Writing (I-TESL-J)

Photos

Tripod Tutorials Photo Album Builder
Buzznet – Photocommunication

Pods

BLOG-EFL
Podcast Genres on PodcastAlley.com — The place to find Podcasts
Podcasting – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
TEFL podcasting forum
Yahoo! Groups Podcasting-Education
Podcast Genres on PodcastAlley.com — The place to find Podcasts

Poems

2005 Poetry Winners
EDSITEment – Lesson Plan
Litfinder.com – Poems
National Poetry Month
Patrick Martin The Web Page-The Poetry Resource
Poetry for Kids – Funny Poems for Children by Poet Kenn Nesbitt
The Academy of American Poets
Everyone’s a Poet
KidPub Children’s Publishing
Nature Poems and Science Poems – 222 Poems
Poems – Kids on the Net
Poetry for Kids
Scary poems
Stylus Poetry Journal
The Academy of American Poets
Welcome from Grandpa Tucker

Physics

Cutting Edge Physics for Us All
Physics Fun Links

Pictures

AllPosters.com – The World’s Largest Poster and Print Store!

PowerPoint

PowerPoint In the Classroom

Primary

10 Outdoor Activities
Andersen FairyTales
Art Lesson Ideas that Motivate Students
BBC – Schools – Homepage
Health, Science, Technology, Math, English Animation and Educational Site for Kids.
Free Games To Improve Your Child’s Reading and Math Skills!
Education Site for K-8 Kids and Teachers
GrimmFairyTales.com
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales and Stories
http–uk.oneworld.net-penguin-front.html
KidStuffCanada – Downloads for Children
Lesson Plans for Teachers on Scholastic.com
Lesson Plans & Resources for Teaching Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Reading, Writing
National Poetry Month
Primary Resources English
Sites for Teachers
Summer
Surfing the Net with Kids Free Newsletter
TESL-TEFL-TESOL-ESL-EFL-ESOL Links – ESL Kids
The Best on the Web for Teachers
The Lesson Plan Library offers kindergarten, elementary, middle school and high school lesson plans.
The Lesson Plans Page – Language Arts Lesson Plans, Language Arts Ideas, & Language Arts Activities
The Teacher’s Corner – Teacher Resources – Lesson Plans
Sites for Kids
Tour #1 The Trash Trail
Tour #2 Flushed with Pride

Proverbs

British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce
Proverbs from 100 Countries and Cultures

Quotations

Quotation Search – Quote Search – The Quotations Page

Radio

Radio Tuner
Radio Station Guide

Rainforest

Rainforest
Earth Island
Fact Sheets – Rainforest Action Network
Greenpeace Forests Campaign
Rainforest Network
Pandas
In Cambodia, Military Style Rangers and Police Squads Combat Wildlife Trade
Lesson Plans – Human Impacts in the African Rain Forest What Can We Do
Medicinal Treasures of the Rainforest
Mountain Voices oral testimonies from mountain and highland regions round the world home page
Orang Asli
PASSPORT TO THE RAINFOREST
Rainforests and Species Extinction
Tiki visits the Yanomami in Brazil
Tree Musketeers
Tropical Forests

Reading

Top Ten Ways to Improve Reading Skills

Reports

Teachers Report Assistant – FREE time saving utility for teachers

Research

Bedford Research Room

Reading

50 Fun Ways to Improve Reading

Recording

Audacity Free Audio Editor and Recorder

School Management

Introduction

Science

BrainPOP
Directory of the Museum of Unnatural Mystery
English for Science and Technology
Explore The Franklin Institute Online
Howstuffworks
Science Daily Magazine
BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper
General Science
Science Across the World Support for Language Teachers

Secondary

10 Outdoor Activities
Art Lesson Ideas that Motivate Students
BBC – Schools – Homepage
Lesson Plans for Teachers
Lesson Plans & Resources
National Poetry Month
Sites for Teachers
TESL-TEFL-TESOL-ESL-EFL-ESOL Links – ESL Kids
The Best on the Web for Teachers
The Lesson Plan Library
The Lesson Plans’ Page
The Teacher’s Corner – Teacher Resources – Lesson Plans
The Kids
Tiki the Penguin

Security

Yahoo! Security Center

Sygate – Enterprise Security Solutions, Personal Firewall Solutions, Professional Services

Senior Kids’ Science

Science Across the World Home

Smart School

Ministry of Education, Malaysia

Software

Creative Technology – Markin Download Page
Virtual CALL Library

Solar Computers

BBC NEWS Technology Solar Plan for Indian Computers

Songs

A – Apple Pie
Learn a Song Podcast

Space

Voyager – Kids
Voyager – Multimedia

Special Needs

Family Education

Spice

Spices & the Spice Routes – Discover Spices

Stories

Aaron Shepard ~ Rights and Permissions
Buddhist Tales – Jataka Stories – Volume 2
Children’s Literature – Resources for Storytellers
China Dim Sum Table of Contents and Home Page
Laura Gibbs websites
Lesson Plans
Multimedia Training
The Short Story Classics
A Folk Story from India
Children’s Stories and Pictures, Educational Family Fun
Children’s Storybooks Online – Stories for Kids of All Ages
Global Story Train
King Goodness the Great (Perseverance)
Lesson Plans
Online Children’s Stories
Story 2248
Arts Story Arts Online!

Surveys

SurveyMonkey

Teachers

Creative Technology – Markin Download Page
ESL Web Guide by Dave’s ESL Cafe
Internet TESL Journal (For ESL-EFL Teachers)
Parenting Advice, Child Development and Family Reference
Sites for Teachers

Technical Reports

Understand the type of technical report you are writing

Time

Educational exhibits about time, clocks, daylight saving, and calendars

Tree Diagrams

Tree of Life Popular Groups

Vlogs

Multimedia Training
APRIL 20, 2005
Freevlog Tutorial
Video Blogging
Podcast Genres
Yahoo! Groups videoblogging
Vlog Directory

Vocabulary

WORD SURFING
Acronym Finder
Common Errors in English
English-Truespel Text Conversion Tool
Online Dictionary
The Word Spy
Wordsmith
World Wide Words

Volunteer

Oneworld
Unite For Sight, Inc
Idealist

Web

Purple Sunset designs

Webheads

Buzznet Photocommunication
CoP Resources
Paper by Vance Stevens Developing a Community in Online Language Learning
Papers and presentations by Vance Stevens
Tutor-Mentor Exchange – A Place for volunteers, donors and business partners to contribute and learn
Vance Stevens Designing a CALL Facility from Bottom to Top at the MLI in Abu Dhabi
Vance Stevens ESL_Home
Vance’s ESL_Home Online journals for ESL and language learning
WiA Index
WiABCO 2005 Convergence of Bridges across Cyberspace
Worldbridges LiveWIRE
Idea Paper
Untitled Document
Writing for Webheads – Software downloads and websites for meeting the class online

Webhost

Arvixe.com – Web Solutions

Webquests

NECC 04 Attendees Program

Best WebQuests

Webquests-

LSU Webquest
TESOL 2001 How to Create Web-based Culture Capsules
The WebQuest Page at San Diego State University
Web Quests
WebQuest Portal
WebQuest Search ResultsbrAdult-College Professional Skills
WebQuest Workshop
WebQuest info
WebQuest

Writing

Writing
EFI Online Writing Week 5
Handouts & Links Reviewing Drafts with Microsoft Word’s Comment Feature
Taking Notes from Research Reading
Teaching writing on line with English for Internet A Report
The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
Thesis Statements
UC Writing Handouts Paraphrase and Summary
Using Microsoft Word Like a Pro, Part 1

Young Kids

10 Outdoor Activities
Activities for Children
AndersenFairyTales.com
BBC – Schools – Homepage
Early Learning Ages Three to Five
FunBrain.com
GrimmFairyTales.com
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales and Stories
Crafters’ Community
Just In Time
Downloads for Children
KinderStart – Because Kids Don’t Come With Instructions!
Lesson Plans for Teachers on Scholastic.com
Lesson Plans & Resources for Teaching Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Math and Your Preschool Child
National Poetry Month
Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers
Sites for Teachers
Surfing the Net with Kids Free Newsletter
TESL-TEFL-TESOL-ESL-EFL-ESOL Links – ESL Kids
Telling time, clocks worksheets, hours, minutes – kindergarten,first, second grade
The Best on the Web for Teachers
The Lesson Plans Page – Newsletter – Mailing List
The Teacher’s Corner – Teacher Resources – Lesson Plans

Other URLS

http://www.english-zone.com
Lots of topics. All levels.
http://a4esl.org/
Self-study grammar quizzes, exercises and puzzles
http://www.eslgames.com/teachingsongs/edutainment1/
Songs to help you learn English
http://www.nanana.com/grammarlinks.html
Grammar links for kids
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?Games
Games for learning English
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?Kids
Exercises for kids
http://www.britcoun.org/

Websites for Kids

1 News articles to help you learn English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/

2 Listening Activities
http://www.theenglishprofessor.com/

3 Tests, Quizzes and Crosswords
http://www.englishlearner.com/tests/test.html

4 Make a Thunderstorm
http://www.ucar.edu/40th/webweather/tstorms/tstorms.htm

5 Online Maths
http://www.aaamatch.com/
Excellent online math practice on a variety of topics. Children can use all or some of the pages to develop their knowledge of math.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsme/gameswheel.htm
Games for math
http://mathforum.org/sum95/math.forum/middle.projects.desc.html
Interesting links for many subjects
http://www.enc.org/

6 Sites about Ancient Egypt
http://library.thinkquest.org/ CR0215615/

7 Ancient History Projects
http://www.internet-at work.com/hos_mcgrane/ancient_history/eg_history_intro.html

8 Quiz about Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/games/brainteaser/egypt/egypt.html

9 Activities about Ancient Egypt
http://www.seaworld.org/Egypt/

10 Animals
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
http://www.yahooligans.com
http://www.nationalgeographic.com

11 Shopping
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.imaginarium.com
www.hamleys.com

12 Space
Site about Astronomy
http://kidsastronomy.about.com
Games about science and space
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/Science_Games/
Photos and facts about space
Http://www.spacekids.com/homework_homepage/
http://www.spacekids.com/spacenews/solarsystem-ez.html

13 Websearching
http://www.teacher.scholastic.com/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/trythis/tryfun1.html

14 Science
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/trythis/try10.html
Interesting experiment about a water clock
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/index.html#science
Lots of interesting experiments
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/Science_Games/
Science games
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/Print-n-Play_Games/
Puzzles and crosswords
http://yuckykids.com
Yucky experiments
http://www/chem4kids.com/
Chemistry website
www.planet-science.com
Fun site
www.firstscience.com
All areas of science

15 Movies
Visit http://www.yahooligans.com, then click on “movies”.

16 Recipes
http://www.britegg.co.uk/kidssection/startsection.html
Recipes for eggs
http://www.hookerycookery.com/
Kids’ recipes
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/banana_bread.html
Healthy recipes

17 Fun
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/fun.shtml

18 Health
http://www.kidshealth.org/

19 Other Interesting Sites
If you go to http://www.yahooligans.com you will find lots of interesting sites on a variety of topics. Click on the buttons on the left and follow the instructions on the screen. There is enough information here to keep you busy for hours!

20 Geography
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/matrix.html
There are many printable exercises on geographical topics in http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography. You can download the exercises and then complete them. Interesting topics include the Middle East, deserts of the world, the Earth, world flags, continents and oceans quiz, and labeling the world map. You can also try http://www.nationalgeographic.com.
Different activities about geographical topics
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/
Information about earthquakes
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/
Maps of world
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/
Quizzes about geography
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/
Maps
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/
Activities and pages for geography
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/
Geography games and quizzes
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/quiz/geonews2/1.html
Countries in the news quiz
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/quiz/travel/1.html
Travel quiz
Http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/geogame/
Geography game

21 Calendars and Holidays
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/calendar to make your own calendar. Print out the pages.
If you print out the weather calendar, you can glue pictures on your calendar. Http://www.enchantedlearning.com/calendar/2002weather/.
If you go to http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0760942.html, you can mark Islamic holidays on your calendar.

22 Holidays
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/History_Games/
Holidays
http://www.yahooligans.com/Around_the_World/holidays/
Holidays
http://www.timeandate.com/calendar/
Website for making Islamic calendar with Saturday as the first day of the week
http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/MCC/main.html
Multicultural calendar

23 Making a Homepage
Go to http://www.arachnoid.com/lutusp/pagebuild.html and follow the instructions telling you how to make a homepage.

24 Health
If you go to http://www.kidshealth.org/, enter kids and click on word, you will find definitions for words used in medicine.

25 News from Around the World
Go to http://www.kidnews.com/news.html, and complete the following table by answering the questions who, why, what, where, when. When you finish, you can write a story about Malaysia or any other Asian country, and send it to kidnews.
News Story
1 Who?
2 What?
3 When?
4 Where?
5 Why?

26 Clipart
Go to http://www.kidsdomain.com/clip/. You can download the art and save it as a screensaver, or use it to make cards to send to your friends.

27 Brain Boosters
Go to http://www.school.discovery.com/. Click on students and brainboosters. You will find lots of puzzles to help you learn English.

28 Puzzles
Go to http://www.puzzlemaker.com. You can have fun with your friends by making up your own puzzles, crosswords and cryptograms.

Some Links for Maths and Science

1 http://www.quia.com/dir/
Activities for astronomy, biology, conservation/environment chemistry, life science, maths, physics, science, technology

2 http://firstscience.com/site/poems.asp
Science and nature poems

3 http://firstscience.com/SITE/factfile/factfile.asp
Quick facts about different subjects

4 http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Activities for science students

5 http://www.chemsoc.org/timeline/pages/timeline.html
Chemistry timeline

6 http://www.fauxpress.com/kimball/w/logo.htm
Exercises for writing about science

7 http://www.virtualsalt.com/roots.htm
Prefixes and roots

Maths

1 http://www.quia.com/dir/math/
Activities for maths

2 http://linksmanager.com/firstscience/links7.html
Links to different branches of science

3 http://www.coolmath.com/home.htm
Algebra, geometry, calculus, fractals, etc

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Mar 04 2008

Researching and Writing: Forms 4 & 5

Published by Dot MacKenzie under Malaysia

by Dot MacKenzie. First edition: August 2005

Chapter 1 – Wonders

Introduction:

There are many wonders in the world. Choose 10 wonders for Malaysia, 10 wonders of the world, and 10 scientific wonders, and complete the following tables. Then rank them according to the ones you like most, or find most interesting. You may use the Internet to help you with your research.

A Wonders of Malaysia

Name Location Note Rank

1 Snake Temple Penang Chinese Temple

with snakes

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

B Now write a paragraph describing wonders in Malaysia.

C 10 Wonders of World

Name Location Note Rank

1 Machu Pichu Peru Aztec ruins

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

D Now write a paragraph describing wonders of the world.

E 10 Scientific Wonders

Name Location Note Rank

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

F Now write a paragraph describing scientific wonders.

Chapter 2 – Earthquakes

Introduction:

What do you know about earthquakes? What causes them? Why are they so dangerous for people? Where have the worst earthquakes taken place in the world? Search the Internet to find answers to the following questions, and then write a paragraph about them. You will have to decide on your own topics to complete the notes.

Question Answer

1 Definition

2 Location

3 Measurement

4 Dates of 3 e/qs in Asia

A

B

C

5 Size of largest recorded e/q

6 # of people killed in December 2005

7 Definition of tsunami

8 Size of December 2005 tsunami

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

B Some URLS

1 http://www.data.scec.org/Module/module.html

Interactive qs & as about earthquakes

2 http://education.usgs.gov/

Information about e/qs and tsunamis

3 http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/

Information for kids

C Now write your paragraph describing earthquakes.

D Rules for Earthquakes

Apart from understanding why earthquakes and tsunamis occur, it is also important to know what to do in case one happens to you. Complete the sentences by writing a reason for the rule.

1 Rule: Stay clear of windows

Reason: Broken glass might cut you.

Sentence: Stay clear of windows because broken glass might cut you.

2 Do not use your mobile except in emergencies.

Reason:

3 Do not turn on gas, electricity and water supplies.

Reason:

4 Keep emergency supplies of water and food in a safe place.

Reason:

5 Stay clear of trees, buildings and power lines if you are outside.

Your telephone or mobile except in emergencies

6 Turn off the gas supply.

Reason:

7 Do not use lighters of matches.

Reason:

8 Do not move seriously injured people.

Reason:

9 Do not use your car or bicycle.

Reason:

10 Do not stay inside your school or house.

Reason:

11 Listen to the radio.

Reason:

E Other Rules

Can you think of other rules that we should follow in order to stay safe if there is an earthquake or tsunami?

Rule

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Chapter 3 – What I Would Like to Do before I Am 60

Introduction:

Write brief notes about 20 things you would like to do before you are 60. Rank them according to the ones you would like to do most. Then find 20 websites that provide information about the activities.

Activity Note URL Rank

1 Swim with dolphins South Africa

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

B 50 Activities to Do before You Are 60

Introduction:

This is a list of activities that some people would like to do before they are 60. Find URLs with information about the activities.

1 Swim with dolphins

2 Scuba dive on Great Barrier Reef off coast of Australia

3 Go whale watching

4 Dive with sharks

5 Skydive

6 Fly in hot air balloon

7 Fly in fighter jet

8 Go on safari

9 See Northern Lights

10 Walk Inca Trail to Machu Pichu in South America

11 Climb Sydney Harbour bridge

12 Escape to tropical island

13 Drive Formula One race car

14 Go white-water rafting

15 Walk on Great Wall of China

16 Try bungee-jumping

17 Ride by train through Rocky Mountains

18 Drive along Route 66

19 See Grand Canyon from helicopter

20 Ride Orient Express across Europe

21 See elephants in wild

22 Ride motorbike

23 Visit Antarctica

24 Try ranching

25 Climb Mount Everest

26 See Victoria or Niagara Falls

27 Go into space

28 Visit Galapagos Islands

29 Trek through rainforest

30 Gallop horse along beach

31 Take Trans-Siberian railway from Moscow to Vladivostok

32 View sunset over Ayers Rock

33 Go wing-walking

34 Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

35 Fly over volcano

36 Drive husky sled

37 Hike up glacier

38 Ride rollercoaster

39 Go deep-sea fishing

40 Go paragliding

41 Play golf in St. Andrews

42 Watch mountain gorillas

43 See tigers in wild

44 Sledge down Cresta run in Switzerland

45 Visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida

46 Visit Empire State Building in New York

47 See orang-utans in Sabah

48 Go polar bear watching

49 Take world cruise

50 Ride camel to Pyramids

C Write a paragraph describing which activity you would like to do the most. Give reasons for your choice.

Chapter 4 – Important Weeds

Introduction:

Most people love flowers, but not many people allow weeds to grow in their gardens. However, weeds have a purpose too. Design a table with information about one of the weeds you have in your garden and add information about Phylanthus Niruri in boxes 9 -12.

Scientific Name: Phylanthus Niruri Weed

1 Uses:

Cure for Hepatitis B

Tonic for liver

Herbal treatment for jaundice, diarrhea and kidney trouble

2 Local name:

Dukung Anak

3 Contains:

Powerful anti-oxidants & anti-viral compounds

4 Location:

China, Philippines, Cuba, India, Nigeria & Guam

5 Height:

30 – 60 cm

6 Uses in Malaysia:

Ayurvedic medicine for jaundice, diabetes, skin ulceration, sores, swelling and itchiness. Infusion to cure diarrhea. Liver tonic.

8 Colour:

9

10

11

12

B Now use your notes to write a paragraph about the weed you have chosen to write notes about.

Chapter 5 – Healing with Venom

Introduction:

Most people do not like snakes, but they could provide useful cures for many ailments. Complete the following table by adding information about another snake. Then write a paragraph comparing the two.

Characteristics Inland Taipan Snake 2

1 Scientific name

2 Family

3 Length

4 Country

5 Fangs

6 Effect of venom on people

7 Production of venom

8 Fangs

9 Venom molecules

10 Habitat

B Paragraph

Now use your notes to write about one or both of the snakes.

Chapter 6 – Medan: A Gateway for Wildlife Trade

Introduction:

Read the following passage and then answer the questions below:

Medan: A wildlife trade hotspot in Indonesia that supplies domestic and international trade demand on a vast scale.

Jakarta, Indonesia, 10 May 2005… The Indonesian island of Sumatra is globally recognised as a “biodiversity hotspot”, but as a result of this incredible natural wealth the island has long been a source of large volumes of birds, reptiles, mammals, timber and other forest products to supply demand for food, building materials, pulp and paper, traditional medicines, trophies, curios and pets. Until now, very little has been understood of the nature and extent of the harvest of and trade in wild animals for pets. TRAFFIC Southeast Asia’s report Open Season: An Analysis of the Pet Trade in Medan, Sumatra 1997-2001 sheds light on this massive trade and highlights the fact that much of it is illegal and likely to be unsustainable.

“In the months after the devastation wrought by the tsunami and further earthquakes, Medan has become an even busier transport hub as the Sumatra’s central point for relief logistics,” said Chris R. Shepherd, Regional Programme Officer for TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, and the leading author of the report. “Despite the national focus of attention on rebuilding Aceh and other areas, the wildlife markets of Medan are still very much open for business – in a three-day survey this past week, TRAFFIC recorded over 3000 live animals for sale, representing 123 different species, several never seen before in these markets.”

TRAFFIC’s work documenting the wildlife markets in Medan during recent years illustrates the huge commercial demand for species extracted from the island’s once-abundant forests, and raises concerns about the possibility of long-term detrimental effects on wild populations. Many species of wildlife in the pet trade are not protected under Indonesian law, but the volumes observed in trade through Medan’s markets would suggest that several species’ status should be immediately reviewed by the Indonesian government authorities.

“If the trade in wildlife is not better controlled we are going to see a lot of species slipping further towards extinction in the very near future,” Shepherd added. “Wildlife crime must be treated with the seriousness of any other crime if the natural heritage of Indonesia is to be protected – only then can the livelihoods of those people who depend on legal and sustainable trade be allowed to continue.”

While much of the wildlife trade in Medan is to meet local demand for pets, many species are also exported to international destinations, and often illegally. Medan, the country’s fourth-largest city, is considered an important gateway into and out of Indonesia. Its wildlife markets offer species sourced from not only Sumatra, but also from throughout the archipelago, from the surrounding region, and even from as far away as Australasia and South America. Medan has an international airport and its ports link with shipping routes to neighbouring countries and long-haul destinations, and the city plays a major role as a hub for international wildlife trade.

Surveys for the report Open Season were carried out by TRAFFIC on a monthly basis between 1997 and 2001 in the city’s major wildlife markets. During these surveys a total of 300 bird species, 34 mammal species and 15 reptile species were recorded. Thousands of animals are seen to pass through these markets each year, which indicates a clear need to investigate further the impact this trade is having on remaining wild populations.

Of the 349 species of animals observed in the markets from 1997-2001, 70 of the (20%) were totally protected by Indonesian law (Conservation Act (No. 5) of 1990). Indonesia’s legislation provides for adequate protection for these species but in many cases blatant disregard for the law by many traders and collectors demonstrates an urgent need for an increase in enforcement efficiency and effort.

“There is an urgent need to clamp down on these markets and prosecute those traders found violating the law,” said Shepherd. “If the organised networks driving the trade are not disrupted, and clear deterrents and penalties meted out to discourage illegal offenders, the situation will not change”.

TRAFFIC Southeast Asia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CITES Management Authority of Indonesia, the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (PHKA). The MoU focuses on improving management of Indonesia’s trade in species of wild fauna and flora.

“Monitoring the trade in wildlife for pets in Indonesia and increasing enforcement action on illegal trade remains a priority for the Indonesian government authorities,” said Dr Samedi from Indonesia’s CITES Management Authority. “We will continue to work with our government colleagues in Sumatra and elsewhere to crack down on traders who violate Indonesia’s laws on biodiversity conservation, and we hope to work more closely with TRAFFIC Southeast Asia and other partners in this regard.”

1 What does Sumatra produce?

2 How many animals were on sale this week?

3 Why should Indonesia’s laws protecting animals be changed immediately?

4 Are crimes against people and crimes against animals the same? Do they deserve the same punishments?

5 Why is it easy to export from Medan?

6 Is it necessary to protect flowers and trees?

7 Do you think Malaysia suffers from the same problems?

8 Should you be able to buy any pet you like? Why or why not?

9 Why do people hunt endangered species?

10 What can you do to protect endangered species?

Chapter 7 – Medicine Hunter Gatherer

Introduction:

Malaysia is covered with jungle and rainforests, and there are still many species of insects and plants that have not been described or classified. Nowadays, it is fashionable to use herbs to cure diseases, and perhaps Malaysia will be the leader when it comes to finding herbal cures for some of the diseases and illnesses that afflict mankind today. Complete the following table with details about some of the herbs and plants that can be used. www.medicinehunter.com or www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/9000/spices/DiscoverSpices.html.

Include the following information in your table:

1 Plant/Tree

2 Scientific Name

3 Bahasa Malay

4 Family

5 Use

6 Location

1 Chocolate

2 Ginseng

3 Kava

4 Banana

5 Ginger

6 Cinnanom

7 Coconut

8 Palm

B Now write a paragraph comparing two of the plants or trees.

Chapter 8 – Endangered Species

Introduction:

Many species of plants, animals, fish, insects, reptiles and amphibians are in danger all over the world. What do you know about the star tortoise? Choose another two endangered species and write notes about their characteristics. What can you do to help protect them? Why is it important to protect endangered species?

Star Tortoise:

1 Habitat

2 Size

3 Appearance

4 Food

5 Countries of origin

6 Cost in Malaysia

7

8

9

10

B Write down 4 ways that you can help protect endangered species.

1

2

3

4

C Write down some reasons why it is important to look after endangered species.

Reasons

1

2

3

4

5

D Write a paragraph describing endangered species in Malaysia.

Chapter 9 – Kuala Gula Wetland

Introduction:

What do you know about wetlands? Why are wetlands important? Complete the following table with some of your ideas and knowledge about Kuala Guala Wetland. You will find information in www.ramsar.org.

1 Definition (wetland)

2 Location

3 Meaning of name

4 Area

5 Birds

6 Fish

7 Importance

8 What is produced here

9 History of plantations

10 Reasons why we should protect wetlands

B Now write a paragraph about Kuala Gula Wetlands, or any other wetland that you know well.

Chapter 10 – Traditional Arts of Kelantan

Introduction:

Kelantan is called the “Land of Lightning” and is famous for its traditional games. How many of these do you know? Design a table by using the following topics and names of games.

Topics for Boxes in Table:

1 Game/Art

2 Name in English

3 What happens

4 What is needed

5 Size of group

6 Belief

1 Rebana Ubi

Drum playing

Group plays at wedding festival or after rice harvest

Large, medium and small drum

Not known

2 Mak Yong

3 Kertok

4 Gasing Uri

B Now use your notes to write a paragraph about traditional games in Malaysia.

Chapter 11 – Mangroves

Introduction:

Mangrove trees can be found all over Malaysia. What are their characteristics? Why are they so important? Design a table and fill in the missing information.

1 Scientific name (mangrove)

2 Location

3 Colour

4 Size

5 Description

6 Reasons for importance to humans

7 Reasons for importance to wildlife/nature

8 Ways to protect them

9 Nunber of hectares in Malaysia

10 Activities in Mangrove swamps

11 URL

A

B

C

B Now use your notes to write a paragraph about mangroves.

Chapter 12 – What Malaysians Should Eat Daily

Introduction:

Malaysians are considered to be walking time-bombs, because of eating around the clock. Nearly 3 million have high blood pressure, which could lead to kidney failure, and/or high cholesterol. About 25% of the population is obese and Malaysians are considered to be the fattest people in Asia! People eat more than they need and do not exercise enough. Desing a table showing information about what we should eat. Fill in the missing information in the boxes.

Topics for Boxes in Table:

1 Component

2 Measurement

3 Obtained from

4 Useful for ages

1 Sugar

2 Protein

3 Calcium

4 Iron

5 Iodine

6 Zinc

7 Selenium

8 Thiamin

9 Riboflavin

10 Niacin

11 Folate

12 Vitamin C

13 Vitamin A

14 Vitamin D

15 Vitamin E

B Now use some of the information in your notes to compare 2 of the components in the above table, or compare what 2 types of people should eat, e.g. compare a baby’s intake with that of an adult.

Chapter 13 – Haze + Heat = Hazards

Introduction:

Air quality in Malaysia is sometimes affected by burning in Indonesia. Complete the reasons for the following rules.

Rule and Reason for Rule

1 Stay indoors as much as possible so that your breathing is not affected

2 Refrain from smoking around children and old people

3 Listen to the radio and tv announcements about dangers

4 Cut down on driving time to control vehicle exhaust fumes

5 Drink as much water as possible

6 Do not allow children to remain in parked car

7 Wear protective masks when outside

8 Stop burning rubbish outside

9 Close door and windows

10 Take medication for asthma or a cough

B Now find a website that deals with the topic ‘health hazards caused by haze in Asia’.

URL___________________________

C Complete the table by writing in your own characteristics for haze.

1 Definition

2 Location

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

C Now write a paragraph describing haze.

Chapter 14 – Malaria

Introduction:

The deadliest form of malaria is up to twice as widespread as is generally thought and causes more than half a billion infections every year. What do you know about malaria? Design a table and fill in the missing information.

1 Scientific name

2 Definition

3 Annual # of deaths

4 Caused by

5 Cure

6 Location

7 Description of UN’s roll back malaria program

8 Effects

9 URL for WHO

10 URL for site about malaria

B Now write a paragraph describing malaria.

Chapter 15 – Wow! – Kites

Introduction:

Kites are a very traditional form of entertainment in Malaysia. Do you have one? Are they only for children? What do you know about them?

1 Definition for kite

2 Name in Bahasa Malaysian

3 Meaning of name

4 Stories connected to kites

5 Uses by farmers

A

B

6 Date of annual wau festival in Kelantan

7 Made from

8 Dimensions

A Height

B Length

C Width

9 Cost

10 History in Malaysia

B Now write a paragraph describing Malaysian kites.

Chapter 16 – Our Disappearing Fauna

Introduction:

Many living organisms in Malaysia are facing extinction today. Search the Internet to see if you can find information about the following species. Then make notes about what you can help do to save these endangered species.

1 Estimated # of tigers in Malaysia in 2005

2 Estimated # of leatherback turtles on Terengganu’s beaches

3 # of Sumatran rhinos left in Sabah

4 Definition of critically endangered species

5 Definition of endangered animals

6 Definition of vulnerable animals

7 2 main threats to animals

8 Reasons people want to buy items made from endangered animals

9 Animals in danger in Malaysia

10 What can you do to help save these species?

11 URLs

A

B

12 In-depth notes about 1 endangered species

B Now write a short paragraph about endangered species in Malaysia.

Chapter 17 – Science Across the World

Introduction:

www.scienceacross.org is a website that aims to link up students and teachers across the world. There are many interesting projects that can be carried out by downloading instructions from the site. You must register to use the site. Go to http://www.scienceacross.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=content.showhomepage to find interesting projects for science.

Chapter 18 – Natural Born Killers

Introduction:

Many pests in Malaysia were introduced from other countries. Complete the table with information about some of them.

Topics for Boxes in Table:

1 Species

2 Country of Origin

3 Controls

4 Notes

1 Crows

2 Indian black cobra

3 Aspergillus fungus

4 Paratheresia clariplapis fly

5 Liothrips mikaniae bug

6 Scolid wasp

7 Sameodes albiguttalis moth

URLs

1

2

3

B Now use your notes to write a paragraph about natural born killers, including information about the dangers of importing species into other countries.

Chapter 19 – Coral Reefs

Introduction:

There are many coral reefs found around the coast of Malaysia. Go to http://www.motherjones.com/news/special_reports/coral_reef/science.html, http://worldwildlife.org/coral/ and www.seaworld.org and read the information on the screen in order to complete the table. You may need to go to other websites to obtain more information. Then write a paragraph describing them.

1 Definition

2 Location

3 Function

4 Uses in medicine

5 Composition

6 Phylum

7 Class

8 Sub-class

9 Date of development of earliest reefs

10 Habitat

11 Ocean temperature

12 Uses of waves on coral

13 Types of reef

14 Diet

15 Waste excretion

16 Reef ecosystem

17 Causes of death

18 Reefs and tourism

19 Effects of global warming

20 Location of reefs in Malaysia

B Now use your notes to write a paragraph about coral reefs.

Chapter 20 – Tioman Island

Introduction:

Tioman is one of the most beautiful islands belonging to Malaysia. What do you know about it? Search the Internet to find answers to the following questions. Then write a paragraph based on your notes.

1 Definition

2 Location

3 Activities for tourists

4 Movies shot on island

5 Climate

6 Natural life

7 Size

8 Vegetation

9 How to get to Tioman

10 Museum

B Now use your notes to write a description of Tioman Island.

Chapter 21 – Malaysia – Adventures in Wonderland

Introduction:

Malaysia is a very diverse country, with many different ethnic groups, languages, food, and cultures. Many tourists come here to visit its wonders. You are a member of a tourism board trying to encourage tourists to visit Malaysia. Make up a tourism brochure about the country in order to attract tourists to come here. You can also design a poster to attract tourists to fly Malaysian Airlines.

Topics for Boxes:

1 Activity

2 Location

3 Equipment Needed

4 Notes

1 Mountain climbing

2 Jungle trekking

3 Bird watching

4 Cave exploring

5 White- water rafting

6 Off-road driving

7 Angling

8 Scuba diving

9

10

B Now make notes about Malaysia. Choose the topics you are going to make notes about.

C Paragraph

Chapter 22 – My Own Research Topic

Introduction:

Now choose a topic that you are interested in and search for information about it on the Internet. Make up your own table showing your notes, and then write a paragraph about your topic.

1 Topic

2 Definition

3 URL

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

B Your Paragraph

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Mar 04 2008

Researching and Writing: Forms 4 & 5

Published by Dot MacKenzie under Malaysia

by Dot MacKenzie. First edition: August 2005

Chapter 1 – Wonders

Introduction:

There are many wonders in the world. Choose 10 wonders for Malaysia, 10 wonders of the world, and 10 scientific wonders, and complete the following tables. Then rank them according to the ones you like most, or find most interesting. You may use the Internet to help you with your research.

A Wonders of Malaysia

Name Location Note Rank

1 Snake Temple Penang Chinese Temple

with snakes

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

B Now write a paragraph describing wonders in Malaysia.

C 10 Wonders of World

Name Location Note Rank

1 Machu Pichu Peru Aztec ruins

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

D Now write a paragraph describing wonders of the world.

E 10 Scientific Wonders

Name Location Note Rank

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

F Now write a paragraph describing scientific wonders.

Chapter 2 – Earthquakes

Introduction:

What do you know about earthquakes? What causes them? Why are they so dangerous for people? Where have the worst earthquakes taken place in the world? Search the Internet to find answers to the following questions, and then write a paragraph about them. You will have to decide on your own topics to complete the notes.

Question Answer

1 Definition

2 Location

3 Measurement

4 Dates of 3 e/qs in Asia

A

B

C

5 Size of largest recorded e/q

6 # of people killed in December 2005

7 Definition of tsunami

8 Size of December 2005 tsunami

9 10

11

12

13

14

15

B Some URLS

1 http://www.data.scec.org/Module/module.html

Interactive qs & as about earthquakes

2 http://education.usgs.gov/

Information about e/qs and tsunamis

3 http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/

Information for kids

C Now write your paragraph describing earthquakes.

D Rules for Earthquakes

Apart from understanding why earthquakes and tsunamis occur, it is also important to know what to do in case one happens to you. Match the verbs with the nouns in the following sentences, and then write a reason for the rule.

1 Rule: Stay clear of windows

Reason: Broken glass might cut you.

2 Do not use your mobile except in emergencies.

Reason:

3 Do not turn on gas, electricity and water supplies.

Reason:

4 Do not move.

Reason:

5 Keep emergency supplies of water and food in a safe place.

Reason:

6 Stay clear of trees, buildings and power lines if you are outside.

Your telephone or mobile except in emergencies

7 Turn off the gas supply.

Reason:

8 Do not use lighters of matches in case their are gas leaks.

Reason:

7 Do not move seriously injured people.

Reason:

8 Do not use your car or bicycle.

Reason:

9 Do not stay inside your school or house.

Reason:

10 Listento the radio.

Reason:

E Other Rules

Can you think of other rules that we should follow in order to stay safe if there is an earthquake or tsunami?

Rule

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Chapter 3 – What I Would Like to Do before I Am 60

Introduction:

Write brief notes about 20 things you would like to do before you are 60. Rank them according to the ones you would like to do most. Then find 20 websites that provide information about the activities.

Activity Note URL Rank

1 Swim with dolphins South Africa

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

B 50 Activities to Do before You Are 60

Introduction:

This is a list of activities that some people would like to do before they are 60. Find URLs with information about the activities.

1 Swim with dolphins

2 Scuba dive on Great Barrier Reef off coast of Australia

3 Go whale watching

4 Dive with sharks

5 Skydive

6 Fly in hot air balloon

7 Fly in fighter jet

8 Go on safari

9 See Northern Lights

10 Walk Inca Trail to Machu Pichu in South America

11 Climb Sydney Harbour bridge

12 Escape to tropical island

13 Drive Formula One race car

14 Go white-water rafting

15 Walk on Great Wall of China

16 Try bungee-jumping

17 Ride by train through Rocky Mountains

18 Drive along Route 66

19 See Grand Canyon from helicopter

20 Ride Orient Express across Europe

21 See elephants in wild

22 Ride motorbike

23 Visit Antarctica

24 Try ranching

25 Climb Mount Everest

26 See Victoria or Niagara Falls

27 Go into space

28 Visit Galapagos Islands

29 Trek through rainforest

30 Gallop horse along beach

31 Take Trans-Siberian railway from Moscow to Vladivostok

32 View sunset over Ayers Rock

33 Go wing-walking

34 Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

35 Fly over volcano

36 Drive husky sled

37 Hike up glacier

38 Ride rollercoaster

39 Go deep-sea fishing

40 Go paragliding

41 Play golf in St. Andrews

42 Watch mountain gorillas

43 See tigers in wild

44 Sledge down Cresta run in Switzerland

45 Visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida

46 Visit Empire State Building in New York

47 See orang-utans in Sabah

48 Go polar bear watching

49 Take world cruise

50 Ride camel to Pyramids

C Write a paragraph describing which activity you would like to do the most. Give reasons for your choice.

Chapter 4 – Important Weeds

Introduction:

Most people love flowers, but not many people allow weeds to grow in their gardens. However, weeds have a purpose too. Add the missing information about Phylanthus Niruri, and then make notes about another weed.

Scientific Name: Phylanthus Niruri Weed

1 Uses:

Cure for Hepatitis B

Tonic for liver

Herbal treatment for jaundice, diarrhea and kidney trouble

2 Local name:

Dukung Anak

3 Contains:

Powerful anti-oxidants & anti-viral compounds

4 Location:

China, Philippines, Cuba, India, Nigeria & Guam

5 Height:

30 – 60 cm

6 Uses in Malaysia:

Ayurvedic medicine for jaundice, diabetes, skin ulceration, sores, swelling and itchiness. Infusion to cure diarrhea. Liver tonic.

8 Colour:

9

10

11

12

B Now use your notes to write a paragraph about the weed you have chosen to write notes about.

Chapter 5 – Healing with Venom

Introduction:

Most people do not like snakes, but they could provide useful cures for many ailments. Complete the following table by adding information about the Inland Taipan and another snake. Then write a paragraph comparing the two.