Science Education
“My mind seems to have become a kind of machine for grinding general laws out of large collections of facts.” – Charles Darwin
🌊 National Science Week 2020
I hope each and every student enjoyed celebrating National Science Week. I was genuinely moved by the level of student excitement, learning, and how appreciative the students were to receive their Science Toy boxes.
🍎 National Science Week 2021
The school theme for National Science Week 2021 has just been announced and it will be Food: Different by Design. It will honor the United Nations International Year of Fruits and Vegetables and the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development.
Food: Different by Design will cover a broad range of areas in food production and sustainable agriculture, enabling students to explore topics such as biosecurity, food technology and laboratory-developed foods. Scientific development will be at the core to the theme, with other hands-on projects for students to explore.
🐬 Sea Life Melbourne: Guided Meditations
Created for Australians who might be struggling with the current lockdown or those simply seeking a mindful exercise, Sea Life Melbourne has created Marine Mindfulness meditations that aim to encourage relaxation and calm with peaceful and mesmerizing content.
According to multiple studies – including a 2019 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health – observing live fish in an aquarium decreases anxiety, enhances relaxation and improves one’s mood. Please see links below and share these with you children.
- Moon Jellyfish Meditation:
2. Oceanarium Meditation:
🧪️ STEM Job of the fortnight:
Biotechnologist:
Biotechnologists study plants, animals and microorganisms to develop uses for biological; processes and create products for pharmaceutical, agricultural, diagnostic and environmental use, and advance industrial processes. They use small molecule technologies, nanotechnology, bioinformatics and synthetic biology.
🔭 Science Supernova Award Recipients:
Week 6 and 7
Please see the image below, celebrating the Science Supernova Award Recipients for Term 3 Week 5. A big congratulations to all students for a wonderful week of science learning!
️⛳️ F-2: Forces
Mini Golf Courses exploring 'Pushes & Pulls'.
Learning Intention | Students will be able to identify pushes & pulls around the home and learn how objects move. |
Success Criteria | Students can create a mini-golf course and experiment with forces commonly used when playing golf. |
🎬 Years 3-6: Science Communication
Science Toy Reviews
Learning Intention | Students will be able to consider the toys in the Science Toy Box and make decisions about the suitability of the science toys for other children. |
Success Criteria | Students can create an iMovie that reviews ONE of the toys from their Science Toy Box. |
📧 Contact Details
Patty Luna: pluna@srprestonwest.catholic.edu.au
Please note, I will respond to emails Mon to Fri, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm.