Better Together
Year 1/2 Beach STEAM: Learning Beyond the Classroom
Our Year 1/2 students have been thoroughly enjoying taking their learning into the local community this term as part of our Beach STEAM Learning Program! On Fridays, students visit Point Nepean National Park, where they work alongside the wonderful Parks Victoria Rangers to explore, investigate and learn about our unique coastal environment.
Through hands on experiences, students have been developing their curiosity and knowledge of the natural world. From exploring the beach and discovering animal prints in the sand to investigating shells and creating beautiful sea art using natural beach materials, there has been plenty of opportunity for creativity, discovery and wonder.
Students have also had the exciting opportunity to examine fascinating marine artefacts, including a seal skull, Port Jackson shark eggs, a sea urchin and a puffer fish. These experiences have encouraged students to ask questions, make observations and develop a deeper understanding of the animals that inhabit our coastal environments.
A highlight of the program has been helping to plant Moonah Woodland plants, giving students a hands on opportunity to contribute to the care and restoration of our local environment. Through these experiences, students are learning about the importance of protecting our natural spaces and the role we can all play in caring for our environment.
Our Beach STEAM program provides a wonderful opportunity to connect classroom learning with real world experiences, bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics to life. We look forward to continuing our adventures at Point Nepean and seeing where our students’ curiosity takes them next!
Moonah Woodland Planting
Beach Art
