Term 3

Our unit of study this term is an investigation into the wonders of space.

The mood has been set and handmade papier-mache planets now dangle from our rafters as enthusiastic students contribute and share their knowledge of our fascinating solar system.

We have had a fun filled session of hands on science activities presented by CSIRO. What FUN! We learnt Newton’s theory that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We saw how a jet of air could propel a balloon in the opposite direction and were amazed at the distance a simple plastic bottle or rather a roof seeking missile, could travel under the force of air and pressure. We dressed up in spacesuits, took a trip to the moon in a fancy blue rocket and discovered constellations along the way. We set up situations that would be similar in space. We tested gravity and the effect on movement and weight. The Bee- Bot demonstrated direction and the planetary motion in space. More information downloading this PowerPoint Presentation.

This term students will compile a profile of the planet of their choice. Subheadings will include location, physical features, discovery and any other special features or facts.

An hour every Friday afternoon has become a truly social and interactive time for our students in Grade 2 and 3. Whilst participating in group activities, eg sushi making, photography, card and board games, crafts… productive and effective teamwork is helping form new friendships. We have some wonderful parent volunteers who have happily set aside this hour to assist with some of the activities. Thank you!

Term 2 - 2009

In Term 2 a student sparked our curiosity when she brought a caterpillar into class.  Later that day the caterpillar began to weave itself into a cocoon and we observed and discussed the changes taking place. So began our journey to explore our school gardens for further “little critters.”  

Mini-beasts

The integrated unit of work this term will have a strong Science, English and Design and Technology focus.  We will be looking at insects in our local areas, observing and recording habits of mini-beasts.

• Essential Learnings in English will include Report Writing i.e. diagrams, contents page, headings, facts, glossary and index. The students will be exposed to a range of non-fiction and fiction texts, posters, diagrams, documentaries

• Essential Learnings in Science involve the classification of insects, life cycles, habitats, food, predators and the effects (advantages and disadvantages) on our environment

• Essential Learnings in Design and Technology entail a powerpoint presentation on a mini-beast of their choice; planning and designing a mini-beast from recycled objects.

Assessment tasks this term will include:

• Home project- Design and create mini-beast from junk (Week6)

• Oral presentation on their home made mini-beast (Week 6)

• Scientific Report

• Powerpoint presentation

Voluntary Enhancing Activities:

• Locate, investigate safety measures and capture harmless mini-beasts. Plan suitable storage and needs for the mini-beast and share findings with the group

• Investigate additional information about mini-beasts and record the type of resources used

• Observe and note mini-beasts seen in gardens and record observations in a science journal kept in the classroom.

On Tuesday 26th May, the classes will be experiencing “Mini-Beasts” in the Classroom.  We will be having a visit from a beekeeper who will cover pollination of fruit and vegetables, insect colony structure, life in a bee hive and beeswax and its use.  This will cost $6 per student.

Library lessons are on Tuesdays, PE on Wednesdays for both classes and again on Thursday for 2/3B. Please ensure correct PE clothes on these days.

If you have any skills, interest or resources that you feel may assist the children in working with their connected curriculum study, please contact the class teachers.

Parent Information Night Documents   
Classroom Rules & Consequences

Term 1 - 2009

In Term 1 our students completed their unit on Traditional Tales and their influence on Australian culture.

	Maddie’s Dad introduced their pet snake Jody to the students.
	Gaylene shared her Fruit Bun Recipe with the class just before Easter.
	A group search through telephone directories during a Literacy Rotation taught us lots about life.
	Indigenous art observations resulted in the production of beautiful art work.

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