Special Events in Term Two

Life Education Van

On the 29^th May 2017, the students will be attending a session in the Life Education Van. The session is called ‘Harold’s Friendships’. The session explores the qualities of a good friend, feelings and emotions, early warning signs, and safe and unsafe situations. The cost is $8.50 per student. Please ensure you return the permission slip and money/ or pay via QRK by the 25^th May (Thursday).

Super Scientist Competition

In Week Six, the students have been invited to present a short science experiment or report on a science related topic to their peers. The class will select their top two ‘super scientists’ and they will move forward to the year level challenge. 

Task

The students need to research a scientific concept or idea, and then deliver this to their peers. The students can choose to conduct an experiment or give a report on their concept.

Each presentation, whether it be an experiment or report, can be a maximum of 6 minutes in length.

Students can use ICT resources such as MS PowerPoint to support their presentation, in addition to posters, charts etc.

Experiments should be simple to set up, demonstrate an outcome within the time limit and be SAFE.

Students need to explain what they are demonstrating, what procedure they are following, what happens and if they can, why it happened. 

Helpful websites with science ideas

www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/collection/science-experiments

www.csiro.au/en/Education/DIY-science

easyscienceforkids.com/

www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/

https://sciencebob.com/category/experiments/

www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html

I am encouraging the students to be creative, use their imagination and have fun in preparing and presenting a science experiment or a report on a science related topic.

 Timetable for the presentations in Week 6

I look forward to seeing all the wonderful presentations ☺

Kind regards

Miss Ryan