Science
Earth and Space Sciences
in Term 4, students across the school have been investigating Earth's systems, weather, climate, geological processes and the wonders of space. Through hands-on investigations, observations, models and research, students are developing their scientific understanding while the world and around us is changing in different ways. Students have been building their curiosity through a range of engaging learning experiences.
Prep
Our Prep students became weather detectives as they explored the changes they can see in the environment around them. Students observed different types of weather, discussed how weather affects our daily lives and learned about the changing seasons. They explored how people and animals respond to seasonal changes and discovered how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use observations of nature to understand seasonal patterns. Through hands-on activities and outdoor observations, students developed their skills in noticing, describing and sharing what they discovered about the world around them.
Level 1
Our Level 1 students took an exciting journey into space as they explored our solar system and Earth's place within it. Students learned about the planets, the Sun and the Moon, and investigated what causes day and night. They explored the changing appearance of the Moon and learned how people have used the night sky to tell stories and understand the world for thousands of years. Through a range of engaging activities, students built their understanding of space while developing their curiosity about the universe.
Level 2
Our Level 2 students have been exploring the solar system and learning about the unique characteristics of each planet. They have investigated how planets move through space, including their rotation and the orbits they follow around the Sun. Students have explored the phases of the Moon and how the movements of the Earth, Sun and Moon influence what we see in the sky. Students have explored how different cultures use stories and observations to explain the movements of the Earth, Sun and Moon, developing an appreciation of different understandings of the night sky.
Level 3
Our Level 3 students stepped into the shoes of geologists as they explored rocks, minerals and soils. Students investigated different types of rocks, discovered how they are formed and examined the observable properties that make each one unique. They learned how minerals are used in everyday products and explored the important connection between rocks, natural resources and human activity.
Level 4
Our Level 4 students explored how water moves around our planet and how weather and climate influence our environment. Students investigated the water cycle, examined different weather patterns and explored climates from around the world. They considered why water is such a valuable resource and discussed how changes in climate can affect people, animals and natural environments. Through observations, experiments and data collection, students developed a deeper understanding of the systems that shape our world.
Level 5
Our Level 5 students looked beyond Earth as they explored the solar system and the forces that keep it in motion. Students investigated the planets, explored the role of gravity and discovered how Earth's rotation and orbit create day, night and the seasons. They also learned about First Nations knowledge of the night sky and how observations of the stars have been used for navigation and understanding seasonal change. Students enjoyed applying their learning to explain the patterns we observe on Earth and in space.
Level 6
Our Level 6 students explored the powerful natural processes that shape Earth's surface. Students investigated how weathering, erosion and other geological processes change landscapes over time. They examined natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and bushfires, and explored how communities prepare for and respond to these events. Through real-world case studies, students developed a greater understanding of the nature of our planet and how we can reduce the impact of natural disasters.