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🔬 Science and Technology Update
It’s been a busy and exciting few weeks in Science and Technology as students have continued exploring their hands-on Primary Connections units!
Prep – Make It Move
Our Prep students have been discovering how toys and everyday objects move. Over the past few weeks, they explored pushing, pulling, bouncing, and spinning through fun investigations and play-based learning. They tested how different forces make objects move in various ways and began to describe the type and direction of movement they observed. Their curiosity and enthusiasm have been wonderful to see!
Year 1 and 2 – Sound Studio
The Year 1 and 2 students have been experimenting with how sounds are made, how they travel, and how we can change them. Through hands-on activities, they created and compared different sounds using classroom materials and instruments. They’ve learned that sound is caused by vibrations and have explored how pitch and volume can be altered. The students are now looking forward to using their knowledge to create their own sound effects in the coming weeks!
Year 3 and 4 – Scorching Swings and Slides
Students in Years 3 and 4 have been investigating heat energy and how it moves from one object to another. They explored how materials respond to heating and cooling, predicted what would happen in simple experiments, and recorded their observations carefully. They also learned about insulation and how heat transfer affects our daily lives. Next, they’re looking forward to using their knowledge of heat and motion to design their own playgrounds!
Year 5 and 6 – Circuit Breakers
In the senior grades, students have been deepening their understanding of electrical circuits. They explored how energy is transferred and transformed in circuits, experimented with different components, and built simple working circuits of their own. Students learned to identify conductors, insulators, and the role each component plays. They are now looking forward to designing and creating a working circuit of their own choice using buzzers, motors, and light bulbs to demonstrate their learning.
As the term continues, students will build on these concepts through more investigations, reflections, and creative challenges.
Keep an eye on Seesaw to see photos and videos of our learning in action!