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Prep students are learning how to create a rainy-day shelter using a 3D template. They must use the appropriate colours to mark waterproof sections and practice safe scissor use while cutting out the template. 

Grade 1 students are learning how to build a wheel and axle system for their Bee-Bot/ Blue- Bot carts by using basic materials. They created an axle by combining a straw and a skewer, attaching it to the underside of their carts. After finishing up, the students completed their carts and took them home. 

Grade 2 students are using their plans to create tiles for their life cycle viewer. They illustrated the stages of their selected life cycle be it a butterfly, frog, or chicken designed the matching tiles, collaborated in groups, and safely cut them out with scissors.

Grade 3 students are learning how to prepare food that is both healthy and safe to eat. They identified hygienic methods for food preparation and discussed why certain foods are considered healthy or unhealthy. Additionally, they evaluated a fair test related to food safety. Students worked collaboratively as a class to make granola. Here is the recipe if you want to try it at home. 

~ Preheat the oven to 150 ℃.

~ In the metal bowl, combine 4 cups oats, 150g pepitas, 1tsp cinnamon powder, ⅔ tsp salt, ½ tsp ginger powder and 1 cup of brown sugar. Mix well.

~ In the same bowl, add ⅔ cup honey and ¼ cup sunflower oil.  Mix well.

~ Pour mixture into two baking trays lined with baking paper.  Spread evenly.

~ Bake at 150 ℃ for 35 minutes.

~ Once cool mix add the raisins and mix well.

Grade 4 students are learning how to design and document a fair test to find the best axle material for their spinner. They made predictions, conducted the experiment fairly, and recorded their findings. Using the results, they selected the most effective axle material. 

Grade 5 students are using their plans to build a waterproof box. They had to review their designs, use tools safely, and make sure their box remained within the given dimensions. 

Grade 6 students are developing their scientific inquiry skills through an experiment on yeast growth. They graphed their results, summarised their findings with supporting evidence, and assessed the fairness of the experiment. They also identified potential hazards involved in the process.

STEM Team