Science - Term 1

Science provocations are set up during Learning Agreement throughout the neighbourhood

Making patterns using natural materials – collecting natural materials in the school ground (Science & Maths – patterns)

Observing nature – charcoal drawings of gum-nuts, feathers, insects, shells and rocks

Biological Science

Objects are made of materials that have observable properties

Learning Focus

Use senses to explore the world around them.

Sorting objects according to basic criteria such as size, shape, colour and weight

Identify and describe the similarities and differences.

Planting seeds – documenting growth of lima & cannellini beans and lentil seeds

Floating and Sinking – Exploring the properties of floating and sinking in the water-tray

Earth and Space Sciences

Daily and seasonal changes in our environment

Learning Focus

Use senses to explore the world around them

Describe the properties of objects

Planting seeds

Planting seeds – Documenting growth of seeds

Planting seeds – Observing

 

Making patterns using natural materials

Making patterns using natural materials – collecting natural materials in the school ground (Science & Maths – patterns) 

Observing nature

Floating and Sinking

Floating and Sinking – Exploring the properties of floating and sinking in the water-tray