Science News
Great Ryrie Primary School
Science and Technology – Term 4, Weeks 1–3
What a fantastic start to Term 4 we have had in Science! Our students have been busy investigating the world around them, from the changing weather and the soil beneath our feet to the wonders of our solar system. There has been plenty of questioning, observing, experimenting and discovering!
Prep – Any Day Outdoors 🌤️
Our Prep students have continued exploring the wonderful world of weather in their Any Day Outdoors unit. Over the past three weeks, they have investigated temperature, explored the effects of wind and discovered how our environment changes throughout the seasons. Our young scientists have been learning to describe different weather conditions, make observations and think about how the weather influences what we wear and the activities we enjoy outdoors.
Years 1/2 – Eyes on Earth 🌍
Our Year 1/2 students have become junior astronauts as they launched their exciting new unit, Eyes on Earth! They have been exploring what makes our planet special, observing Earth from an astronaut's perspective and investigating the Sun's apparent movement across the sky. By exploring light and shadows, students have begun discovering how scientists use observations to identify patterns and understand our place in space.
Years 3/4 – Dig Deep 🌱
Our Year 3/4 students have been getting their hands dirty in their new Earth sciences unit, Dig Deep! They began by exploring our school grounds to discover the different rocks and soils around us. They then investigated the properties of soil, examining its texture, colour and composition. Students have also explored soil profiles, discovering that the ground beneath our feet is made up of different layers, each with its own characteristics. These investigations are helping students understand just how important soil is to life on Earth.
Years 5/6 – Space Innovators 🚀
Our Year 5/6 students have blasted off into their new unit, Space Innovators! They have been exploring how scientists investigate space and how our understanding of the universe has developed over time. Students have examined the relationships between the Sun, Earth and Moon, used scientific models to explore their positions and movements, and investigated what causes day and night. Along the way, they have been developing their scientific reasoning and discovering how models and evidence help us explain phenomena that we experience every day.
Looking Ahead
We have an exciting term of scientific discovery ahead! Students will continue building their skills in questioning, investigating, problem-solving and using evidence to explain their ideas. We look forward to sharing more of their discoveries as the term progresses!