Today we did some Harry Potter science experiments, we were in 5 groups and the experiments were; swirling milk, table tennis water balls, magic layers, quidditch and floating letters! below are some photos of the experiments.
By Gabby
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Some Photos of Our Water Quality Testing
Below are some photos of us down at the Kaikorai Common carrying out some of our water quality testing. To find out a little more about what we are doing down there you can click on the link at the right of this page.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Science Fair
It has been great talking with students this week and hearing about their plans and progress with their investigations, testing and inventions. By this stage students should be well under way with their preparation and testing, remember any difficulties with ideas of how to create fair tests or even get ideas going in the right direction JUST ASK!!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Helpful Website for Science Fair Projct Ideas....
This website link has heaps of ideas and examples of projects you might find useful.
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/
Science Fair 2008
Balmacewen Science & Technology Fair 25th - 27th June 2008
The Science Fair is designed to help you develop your scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes, and further develop your investigative abilities.
Your Science Fair project is the biggest and longest homework assignment for the year. It is due by WEDNESDAY 25th JUNE and it is important to realize that NO extensions are possible due to the School Science Fair beginning on that day.
In class we will introduce the science fair and teach you the skills needed to complete this project.
It is important that you have chosen a topic you are interested in and begin your investigation, model or invention by the end of week two Term two. If you have any questions regarding appropriate topics please consult your class room teacher.
In class we will discuss the setting out and presentation of projects as well as viewing videos on past Science Fairs. Planning sheet, hint and guides will also be provided to students.
HELPFUL HINTS
Think ahead and get your project well underway in the next two weeks.
Place all your ideas, background research, scientific data, notes, sketches and planning in a log book that is to accompany your final project.
Ask questions that you are interested in and look for real answers
Remember you are the scientist in this project and you will be required to present your ideas to the judges and your class.
YOU MUST GET ETHICS APPROVAL FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING ANIMALS OR HUMAN SUJBECTS – PLEASE SEE THE TEACHER IN REGARDS TO THIS.
The Science Fair is designed to help you develop your scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes, and further develop your investigative abilities.
Your Science Fair project is the biggest and longest homework assignment for the year. It is due by WEDNESDAY 25th JUNE and it is important to realize that NO extensions are possible due to the School Science Fair beginning on that day.
In class we will introduce the science fair and teach you the skills needed to complete this project.
It is important that you have chosen a topic you are interested in and begin your investigation, model or invention by the end of week two Term two. If you have any questions regarding appropriate topics please consult your class room teacher.
In class we will discuss the setting out and presentation of projects as well as viewing videos on past Science Fairs. Planning sheet, hint and guides will also be provided to students.
HELPFUL HINTS
Think ahead and get your project well underway in the next two weeks.
Place all your ideas, background research, scientific data, notes, sketches and planning in a log book that is to accompany your final project.
Ask questions that you are interested in and look for real answers
Remember you are the scientist in this project and you will be required to present your ideas to the judges and your class.
YOU MUST GET ETHICS APPROVAL FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING ANIMALS OR HUMAN SUJBECTS – PLEASE SEE THE TEACHER IN REGARDS TO THIS.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Term 2....!!!
Well Term 2 will be another busy and exciting time for students at Balmac.
This term our Topic focus is Science, the first half of the term we will be looking at some chemistry and carrying out experiments and scientific investigations. A major teaching point of this work will be the concept of carrying out fair testing and hypothesising about the results and outcomes students exprect from their scientific experiments. Alongside this the major Homework focus is going to be "Science And Technology Fair" Students will have to find something of interest in relation to science and technology and from this write an Aim, Method, Hypothesis, carry out an investigation and finally write a conclusion and summary of findings. This work is always challenging yet rewarding as the process is carried out. (More info will be posted here and sent home with students soon).
The Second half of our Science focus this term we will be looking at "Weather" and all the science and technology associated with this.
Writing - Narratives & Procedural Writing
As part of my own professional development this year i am carrying out some action research relating to childrens writing. The topic of my research is "How can we use blog-pages to enhance students writing" We will be using a blog page as a place for students to post draft writing and have peers read and help with editing and feed-forward ideas to improve their final pieces of work, I will have more on this as the process of this research develops. We have a class writing page (the link is on the top right hand corner of this site).
Maths - Multiplication/Division, Statistics(related to Science & Technology Fair)
Physical Education - Large Ball Skills and applications to various sports.
Fitness - Personal Goal setting and fitness improvement plan!
As always lots will be happening and you support is always welcomed so if you feel you have any skills you are able to offer us at any stage please feel free to gret in touch!!
This term our Topic focus is Science, the first half of the term we will be looking at some chemistry and carrying out experiments and scientific investigations. A major teaching point of this work will be the concept of carrying out fair testing and hypothesising about the results and outcomes students exprect from their scientific experiments. Alongside this the major Homework focus is going to be "Science And Technology Fair" Students will have to find something of interest in relation to science and technology and from this write an Aim, Method, Hypothesis, carry out an investigation and finally write a conclusion and summary of findings. This work is always challenging yet rewarding as the process is carried out. (More info will be posted here and sent home with students soon).
The Second half of our Science focus this term we will be looking at "Weather" and all the science and technology associated with this.
Writing - Narratives & Procedural Writing
As part of my own professional development this year i am carrying out some action research relating to childrens writing. The topic of my research is "How can we use blog-pages to enhance students writing" We will be using a blog page as a place for students to post draft writing and have peers read and help with editing and feed-forward ideas to improve their final pieces of work, I will have more on this as the process of this research develops. We have a class writing page (the link is on the top right hand corner of this site).
Maths - Multiplication/Division, Statistics(related to Science & Technology Fair)
Physical Education - Large Ball Skills and applications to various sports.
Fitness - Personal Goal setting and fitness improvement plan!
As always lots will be happening and you support is always welcomed so if you feel you have any skills you are able to offer us at any stage please feel free to gret in touch!!
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