House of Science - The Sea and Me
Across Week 6, The Sea and Me - Te Moana Me Ahau science kit provided a range of activities for our tamariki to explore. Here they are exploring 'Which Shell is that?’ Great use of observational skills to classify shells. The guidebooks helped our learners to conduct peer reviews.
House of Science - Invasion Busters
On Thursday 17th March, Room 1 learners worked with the House of Science kit - Invasion Busters.
Our learners gained an understanding of what biosecurity means and the importance of keeping unwanted pests and diseases out of New Zealand. They were introduced to one of the biosecurity screening methods used by MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) officers for checking seeds imported into New Zealand. They used their observation skills to record the characteristics of different species of stink bugs. They were busy scientists 😊
Our learners gained an understanding of what biosecurity means and the importance of keeping unwanted pests and diseases out of New Zealand. They were introduced to one of the biosecurity screening methods used by MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) officers for checking seeds imported into New Zealand. They used their observation skills to record the characteristics of different species of stink bugs. They were busy scientists 😊
House of Science - Plants, Pests and Produce
In week 4 our learners were lucky to have the House of Science kit, ‘Plants, Pests and Produce’ in the school. Our learners were able to identify and understand the function of the parts of a plant and name specific pests that cause harm or damage to a particular part of a plant. They created a model to visualise how the roots of a healthy plant absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Through their model they also explored how the presence of a pest can affect root function.
House of Science - Fossil Fuels
Across Week 2 (Term 1), Room 4 learners explored the House of Science kit - ‘Fossil Fuels’. They learned about different types of energy and where they come from. They learned the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy. They were super scientists when they had to identify coal (non-renewable) out of 4 different types of fuels 🔍 👨🔬
Poolside Support - Water Skills for Life
Water Skills for Life is aimed at teaching 5 – 13 year-olds the skills they need to help keep themselves safe in, on and around water.
Zoe, from Swimming NZ, delivered a ‘Poolside Support’ session to each classroom teacher on Friday 11th February. Zoe modelled a lesson delivery and demonstrated how to make swimming time fun while still improving the skill level of students. The new skills gained through ‘Water Skills for Life’ are the building blocks for the safe enjoyment of the many aquatic pursuits our country has to offer and are also the essential basis for participating in all aquatic sports.
Zoe, from Swimming NZ, delivered a ‘Poolside Support’ session to each classroom teacher on Friday 11th February. Zoe modelled a lesson delivery and demonstrated how to make swimming time fun while still improving the skill level of students. The new skills gained through ‘Water Skills for Life’ are the building blocks for the safe enjoyment of the many aquatic pursuits our country has to offer and are also the essential basis for participating in all aquatic sports.
