SURVIVOR
Theory Development
Learning at Botanic Gardens: Learning comes alive!
An example of a Heliconia plant, how plant reproduces from suckers.
Showing kids how the leaves of a water lotus plant is waterproof
The ways in which a bamboo plant can be used for survival
Ways an Epiphyte plant can adapt to survival
How desert plants adapt to a lack of water
Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants whose prey-trapping mechanism features a deep cavity filled with liquid known as a pitfall trap. It has been widely assumed that the various sorts of pitfall trap evolved from rolled leaves
The Venus Flytrap, is a carnivorous plant that catches and digests animal prey—mostly insects and arachnids. Its trapping structure is formed by the terminal portion of each of the plant's leaves and is triggered by tiny hairs on their inner surfaces.
Survivor Challenge!
Building a shelter
Using a magnifying glass to start a fire
Trying to build and ensure a constant supply of fresh water
Making sure it is waterproof!
Presentation Time!
Our English Programme
Creative Writing: We use mnemonic strategies to aid in the building up of vocabulary needed to flesh out the story. We have our own Creative Writing syllabus to help students build tension in a story and write in a narrative style that makes the stories come alive.
Why use mnemonic strategies?
Mnemonic strategies are systematic procedures for enhancing memory. Their particular use is in developing better ways to take in information so that it will be much easier to remember. Research has demonstrated that the way we take in information when we first study facilitates memory better. By employing mnemonic strategies, we find a way to relate new information to information students already have locked in long-term memory. If we can make a firm enough connection, the memory will last a very long time. As such, when the students use these strategies to write, they are able to remember what was taught for a long time as the vocabulary becomes locked in their long-term memory.
Example of student’s work:
"Crackle! The sound of flames could be heard now. Looking behind me, I saw flames, bright red and ferocious licking its way towards us. Terror, intense and raw filled me as I saw the flames eating its way to where we were."
-Tan Ying Tong
9 years old
What People Say About Us?
“The curriculum is very rich; it breaks down complicated concepts and makes it simpler. Not only that, the lesson packages constantly offer ways to deliver creative lesson which is very important because children need multi sensory experiences for them to retain learning”
Michelle KohSenior Teacher
(North View Pri Sch)
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Science programme
We teach science concepts by using hands-on activities and experiments. We relate the concepts to daily living and show students how science is used in their everyday life. By the use of mnemonic maps, we help students to remember concepts.
What People Say About Us?
“I find that Science is easy for me to understand, with the mind mapping, it helps me remember the facts!" Jeremy Tan
ACS (Junior)
Maths programme
We teach students thinking and heuristic skills for problem solving. We also use a structured approach to help students understand a Mathematical concept well and expose them to a variety of ways in which that concept can be applied to answering different questions.
What People Say About Us?
“My Maths improved after joining a short period of 2 months. The method is very easy for me to understand. With the Star Chart as a motivation tool, it motivates me to learn even more!”Gloria Teo
Haig Girls’ Sch
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Address: Block 414 Yishun Ave 11 #01-1859 (2nd floor)
Email address: thealternativestory@gmail.com
Address: Block 414 Yishun Ave 11 #01-1859 (2nd floor)
Email address: thealternativestory@gmail.com
Phone number: 93666590
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Science concepts behind polymers.
Explanation: A polymer is simply a long chain of repeating molecules (monomers). Some polymers are made up of millions of monomers. Superabsorbent polymers expand tremendously when they come in contact with water because water is drawn into and held by the molecules of the polymer. They act like giant sponges. Some can soak up as much as 800 times their weight in water!
Making instant ice cream from milk & orange juices!
Explanation: The power of salt. When salt comes into contact with ice, the freezing point of the ice is lowered. The lowering of the freezing point depends on the amount of salt added. The more salt added, the lower the temperature will be before the salt- water solution freezes.
Ever Changing color milk experiment
Explanation: Milk is mostly water but it also contains vitamins, minerals, proteins, and tiny droplets of fat suspended in solution. Since milk is mostly water, it has surface tension like water. The drops of food coloring floating on the surface tend to stay put. Liquid soap wrecks the surface tension by breaking the cohesive bonds between water molecules and allowing the colors to zing throughout the milk.
SPECIAL BUBBLES FORMULA BLOWS UP TO 1METER LONG!
WHY BUBBLE GOO!?
Explanation: Our special BUBBLE GOO contains cornstarch which help to slower down the evaporation rate so that our bubbles can last longer and not break so easily.
LIMITED STOCKS LEFT!!
Science concepts behind polymers.Explanation: A polymer is simply a long chain of repeating molecules (monomers). Some polymers are made up of millions of monomers. Superabsorbent polymers expand tremendously when they come in contact with water because water is drawn into and held by the molecules of the polymer. They act like giant sponges. Some can soak up as much as 800 times their weight in water!
Making instant ice cream from milk & orange juices!Explanation: The power of salt. When salt comes into contact with ice, the freezing point of the ice is lowered. The lowering of the freezing point depends on the amount of salt added. The more salt added, the lower the temperature will be before the salt- water solution freezes.
Ever Changing color milk experimentExplanation: Milk is mostly water but it also contains vitamins, minerals, proteins, and tiny droplets of fat suspended in solution. Since milk is mostly water, it has surface tension like water. The drops of food coloring floating on the surface tend to stay put. Liquid soap wrecks the surface tension by breaking the cohesive bonds between water molecules and allowing the colors to zing throughout the milk.
SPECIAL BUBBLES FORMULA BLOWS UP TO 1METER LONG!
WHY BUBBLE GOO!?Explanation: Our special BUBBLE GOO contains cornstarch which help to slower down the evaporation rate so that our bubbles can last longer and not break so easily.
LIMITED STOCKS LEFT!!
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