Year Four

For inquiry this term the year 4s have been studying materials and temperature. We have investigated natural and processed materials using magnifying glasses which was interesting and fun. We also looked at materials like wood, Glass , plastic and paper and listed the properties. I enjoyed this as it was fun to look at different materials. We looked at the different materials bags are made from and most were made of  polyester and leather. 

Our first experiment was to bury an apple in soil and observe the change which was EXTREMELY cool as some got mouldy and disgusting and others were perfectly fine. 

Another experiment we did was use food dye and water to test the absorbency of the materials and I LOVED this very very much as it was so enjoyable to see the difference between soaking, leaking and repelling. My favourite part  was watching them repel as it looked SO cool! 

We have been doing inquiry in the COLA and have been using eye droppers, water and other tools. I loved doing inquiry this year as we have been able to do so many cool experiments and been able to do them in the COLA with different home groups. 

Written by Mia C