Section outline

  • Science Fair - Investigating Scientifically

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    Learning Intentions - for this term

    • We are EXPLORING how to work scientifically - to understand the stages in a scientific investigation.
    • We are EXPLORING how scientists ask questions about the world around them that lead to investigations, and that open-mindedness is important as there can be more than one explanation.
    • We are EXPLORING how we can extend our experiences and personal explanations of the natural world through exploration, play, asking questions, and discussing simple models
    • We are EXPLORING how to build our language and develop our understanding of the many ways the natural world can be represented.
    • We are EXPLORING how to act on issues and questions that link science learning to your daily lives.

    Success Criteria - for this week in class

    • Had a brief introduction to the Science Fair and what it means to investigate scientifically. 
    • Learnt that Focus Friday, should I choose to attend, is where I can develop my own Science Fair project and enter into the annual competition. Mrs Williamson will work through this with us every Friday.
    • Been introduced to the Science Rules that we must adhere to when performing Science Experiments and Investigations.


    Activities - for this week in class:

    • Watched Science Safety Rules Video
    • Signed Science Class Rules Contract
    • Set up our learning page in our book
    • Listed different types of science
    • Answered questions to get us thinking about science
    • Carried out how to make a simple sandwich to learn about writing clear instructions
    • Science investigations: Lava lamps