Inquiry

In Term Four Inquiry, students will be guided by the question “How do Business and Consumer Choices about the use of Chemicals in Products Impact the World around us?” They will explore where chemicals exist, the periodic table and the scientific method used in different experiments using chemical science. Students will also investigate physical and chemical changes with reversible and irreversible changes. Following this, they will research what drives business and customer choices, the real-world impact of their decision making and how they can positively influence the world around them. 

  To support your child’s learning at home, you could encourage them to: 

• Identify chemicals that make up everyday objects and which chemicals are the most common in household items.
• Look at different household items and consider the effect it is having on the environment, for example banana peels or soft drink bottles. 
•  Reflect on how the choices as a consumer can impact the world in small or big ways and how can they make a positive change.

If you have any other queries or matters you would like to discuss with your child’s teachers please don’t hesitate to organise a meeting via email or in person.  Your child’s wellbeing is always at the centre of our thoughts and actions. 

We thank you for your ongoing support and assistance. We are looking forward to a wonderful term. 

Kind Regards, 

Annie Lui, Kimberley Stevenson, Parveen Kaur, Sarah Hooper, Sue Lane