HASS, Science and Languages
Science
A double lesson of Science each week in M23, will provide opportunities for students to build onto their skills, knowledge and understandings to develop a scientific view of the world.
Topics and themes will be integrated with other subject areas and classroom happenings as well as current events and phenomena. This term our main focus will be on Earth and space sciences, exploring night and day and how the Earth's surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity. This will be followed next term by Chemical sciences, enabling investigations of natural and processed materials and how the properties of those materials influence their use.
Throughout the semester students will develop their Science Inquiry Skills through posing questions, making predictions, planning and conducting scientific investigations, and measuring, recording and communicating their observations. Data collection to identify patterns and compare findings with predictions is also a vital component. Safety will be paramount when using all tools and equipment and students are encouraged to actively consider sustainability by being resourceful and not wasteful.
Cate Berden
HASS
Students will draw on their growing experience of their community and beyond. They will use information sources and observations to develop understandings about History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship.
Students will have opportunities to develop understanding through key concepts of - significance; continuity and change; cause and effect; place and space; interconnections; roles, rights and responsibilities; and perspectives and action.
Students will be learning how to effectively question, research, analyse, evaluate, reflect and communicate. This semester the Students will in their year groups investigating Civics and Citizenship followed by Geography.
LANGUAGES
Language lessons are held in M22, the Languages room in the Morphett Building .
German
Each class has one 50 minute German lesson per week with Frau Edwards. Lessons include oral interactions; listening and speaking as well as opportunities to read, write and respond to a variety of texts. Students use modelled language to create conversations, pose and answer questions and create their own texts.
Students are encouraged to work together and use new language knowing that practice builds confidence. Repetition, revision and reflection are all important aspects of understanding and being able to recall vocabulary.
Students will also have opportunities to learn online including using Duolingo accounts created and introduced at school.
Libby Edwards
Greek
This year the LNPS Greek Language program will be taught over two lessons for existing students in Years 4-7.
A Google Classroom has been set up to share announcements, pose questions and give feedback. Students are encouraged to check Google Classroom regularly to access language materials outside of the lesson time and extend their learning beyond the classroom. It is a valuable means of communication where additional information and resources can be shared.
This semester students will primarily engage in a variety of listening and viewing activities which fit into the Communicating Strand of the Australian Curriculum. The main focus will be on Socialising and Informing.
Students will be encouraged to use Modern Greek as much as possible for classroom routines, social interactions and structured learning tasks while English will be used for discussion, explanation and reflection.
This term, students will focus on getting to know their peers and will work on an ALL ABOUT Me assignment where they will use their knowledge and skills to exchange information about themselves,
Due to its popularity, OPA Thursday will return and take place at lunch time in the gym during the term. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to join in the experience of Greek music and dance.
Voula Pagonis