STEM/Science

Foundation STEM

Our Prep students took on an exciting STEM challenge by designing and building water rafts, canoes, and other water transport using recyclable materials. After designing and building, they tested them in a bucket of water to see if they could float and carry a small toy. This activity helped students learn about buoyancy and material properties while having fun creating and testing their designs. 

In our most recent STEM challenge,  students used recyclable materials to design and build their very own vehicles! The challenge was to create a vehicle that could move and carry a small object, like a pencil or toy. This activity encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning as students experimented with different designs to see what worked best.

Grade 1/2 STEM

In STEM, our Grade 1/2 students explored the challenge of designing an environment for a visiting wombat, inspired by the storybook Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French. Students identified the needs and behaviours of a wombat, such as shelter, food, and space to dig. Using their knowledge, they creatively designed environments that would keep a wombat happy and healthy. They also practised using measurement language to describe their designs. This activity combined storytelling with science, allowing students to apply their understanding of living things in a hands-on project. 

Grade 3-6 STEM

In STEM, our Grade 3-6 students are diving into the exciting world of invention with a project called My Amazing Invention. They’re learning that inventors are problem solvers who often find inspiration from challenges they encounter in everyday life. Through this project, students are guided through the same steps that real inventors take to bring their ideas to life.

The process begins with identifying a problem, followed by brainstorming solutions. From there, students expand their ideas, create a plan (or blueprint), and move on to design, prototype, and test their inventions. The final step involves pitching their inventions and producing them. This project is helping our students develop critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills as they work together to turn their innovative ideas into reality.