Activities in What’s Up:
• Country Search – page 12
• Contest: Help Peter help Hammy– page 27
Activities at ideas.whatsup.sg
THE INVISIBLE HANDS THAT GUIDE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (page 26-27)
A rare glimpse into the work lives of data annotators to learn about their hidden contribution to bringing AI technology to the world. Side bars: “What is machine learning?” and “CAPTCHA”.
No Easy Feat – For English, Level 2 DOWNLOAD
Individual exercise. To practice synthesis and summary writing. A three-step worksheet for crafting a summary essay on the pros and cons of being a data annotator.
AI Cloze Passage – For English, Level 1 DOWNLOAD
Individual work. To grow vocabulary. A gap-fill of 12 missing words, based on the story. ⭐
If I Had a Robot – For Science & Art, Level 3 DOWNLOAD
Individual activity. To apply creativity and design skills. After watching a video about robots, students create imaginary personal robots that fulfill their Wishlists.
THE SPHERE FACTOR (page 14-15)
Part of our World Cup Special section, this irresistible centerfold is about all things spherical. Includes “The perfect football”, “The strength of spheres”, “Focusing on a point”, and “Symbols of perfection”.
Round and Around – For Art & Science, Level 1 DOWNLOAD
Individual activity. To enjoy applying sphere facts. Steps for making (i) a square bubble, and a bubble-in-a-bubble-in-a-bubble, and (2) wrapping paper motif designs with circles.
The Shapes Around Us– For Art & Science, Level 1 DOWNLOAD
Pairwork. To hone observation skills and express creativity. Students identify objects that match eight given shapes and create art of a scene with all the objects in it.⭐
THESE BIG BIRDS ARE BACK (page 19)
The oriental pied hornbill has made a comeback. Side bar “Spotted in the city” tells of how they are making their presence felt in Singapore. Meanwhile, in India, a wildlife cartoonist shares his ups and down in “My quest for the great hornbill” (page 20–23).
Well Worth the Wait! – For CCE & Art, Level 3 DOWNLOAD
Individual activity. To explore the use of cartoons for emotional expression. A step-by-step guide to cartooning, to share one’s feelings when waiting a long time for something desirable. 💠
Farewell, Jurong Bird Park – For CCE, English & Art, Level 3 DOWNLOAD
Groupwork. To experience affirming and encouraging others. After visiting Jurong Bird Park’s website, group responds to prompts for creating a poster wishing the staff a smooth transition to their new location. 💠
NEXT MONTH’S FOOTBALL WORLD CUP WILL BE ONE OF THE PLANET’S BIGGEST EVENTS EVER (page 1)
Our cover page invites readers to “World Cup 2022: Get ready!”, our seven-page World Cup special. You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy “Which nations have a shot at glory? (page 11), “Teenagers to watch at the World Cup” (page 13), “Battle of the brands” (page12), and “Spectator sports through the ages” (page 16–17).
Spectacular Sports Crossword (online) – For English & PE, Level 1
Individual activity. To engage more deeply in the story. Puzzle of over 20 words with easy clues. Will go live by 24 October.⭐
Mime Time! Guess Which Sport – For PE & Drama, Level 2 DOWNLOAD
Whole class. To learn about the diversity of team sports. Each team generates its list of sports and uses it to compete in a game of charades by miming the sports in action.
THE WOMAN WHO SPREADS ALTRUISM FOR A LIVING (page 18)
What Jaime Thurston learnt about the ripple effect of kindness through her charity 52 Lives. On the same page is “Finding an emoji for forgiveness”. Add our monthly “Tee & Boba” (page 28) for a feel-good touch to our well-being articles.
My 2022 Journey Thus Far – For CCE & English, Level 3 DOWNLOAD
Individual exercise. To make meaning of personal experiences. The student (1) plots and rates 2022 personal challenges on the given graphic organiser (2) lists first-time experiences (3) shares both with a trusted friend, reflecting on the year so far. 💠
Holiday Challenge! A Dozen Acts of Kindness – For CCE, Level 1 DOWNLOAD
Individual activity. To heighten awareness of the capacity for kindness. A log for capturing details of a dozen acts of kindness by the student during the year-end holidays. 💠
Game: Speak with Grace and Elegance– For English & CCE, Level 2 DOWNLOAD
Groupwork. To practice rephrasing to speak more graciously. After making slips of common abrupt statements, members take turns to rephrase them into kinder, gentler versions.
⭐ Answers to these activities will be emailed to teachers on the IDEAS mailing list. To join the mailing list, please email your name, designation, and school to ideas@whatsup.sg.
💠 Suitable for year-end activities
