Level Activities

P2 Integration of English and Science (A Butterfly is Born) 

The Primary 2 pupils read an interesting STELLAR book on the life cycle of a butterfly during their English lessons.  

P2 pupils were very excited and decided to explore life cycle of other insects and animals. The pupils watched videos, short stories and even went to garden to look out for caterpillars! (Enthusiastic learners)

What was done during the English lessons?

•  Teacher tapped on prior knowledge of pupils by getting them to recall the life cycle of butterfly based on the big book. 
• Class Discussion through questioning: Introduction of Science topics: Life cycle of insects. Teacher merely facilitated the lesson by providing guided questions. (Example: How many stages are there in the life cycle of a mosquito/frog? What are animals called at the different stages?)
•  Pupils learnt the similarities and differences of animals and insects at the different stages. 
•  To facilitate pupils’ learning, the teachers modelled a Class Writing after which pupils worked in small groups to write their own stories on life cycles of animals. (collaborative learning)

• During English lessons, pupils are also strongly encouraged to express their opinions, thoughts and voice through Journal writing.  Pupils were given a chance to write about their encounter with an animal or insect.