Science Experiments

This week we carried out a few science experiments. These are the ones we did in our class.
We experimented with Static Electricity. A big thank-you to Mrs Cammell for lending us the PVC pipes. We also looked at Optical Illusions, viewing some on line and then seeing if we could get the fish in the bowl and the bird in the cage. Lastly we made Sherbet so we could see another chemical reaction. We discussed what we see, think, and wonder. Lastly we commented on the taste and viewed on line how sherbet works. Science was fun.

Fractions

As an introduction to Fractions we had a Bus Stop activity.

 We drew a line on a shot glass with vivid's marking half, a quarter, three quarters and full. We used our drink bottle to make and drink the amounts.

 We were given a ball of dough and asked to find half of it. 

Some of us used the scales to check. 

 We were given a ball of wool and asked to make it as long as the table and then find half of that length. 

 We were asked to take a handful of pasta and then to find half of that amount.

 We were given 4 squares and cut them in half in different ways and used the shapes to make the letter T and M and a rocket.

PTA Tile

These are some of the children's art work which will be used to make into a mug, a coaster or a magnet if you are able to and wish to support this PTA Fundraiser. We drew simple cats and coloured in sections with contrasting colours. The felts were great for making the colours vibrant.

Room 24 viewing the Arts Exhibition

Project Jonah

Project Jonah came to school and told us really interesting facts and information about whales. With Room 19 we made origami whales. It was challenging making the folds and following the instructions, but we did it! Valentina is looking extra happy because it was her birthday today which she also shares with Mrs Dijkstra.