Kindergarten's Post on Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Kinder White know that our hands can do good things. Sometimes our hands can do bad things. That's why we have to make good decisions.

6 White's Post on Thursday, 17 September 2015

This term, 6W learned that a scientific experiment needs to have the following before you begin: Aim, Hypothesis, equipment needed, Variables (Change, Measure, Same), Method. You need to plan how you will record your results (table or a chart). After the experiment you need to Analyse your data, and write a Conclusion that links back to your Hypothesis. The last thing to do is Evaluate what you would try differently next time.

6 Grey's Post on Thursday, 17 September 2015

6 Grey are enjoying browsing the new books we received from our Book Fair! We were able to select a wide variety of books - Fiction, Non Fiction, Picture Books and sets of novels for our guided readers in class. We can't wait to get stuck into reading these awesome books!

4 White's Post on Wednesday, 16 September 2015

In Term 3, 4 White have learnt about Gravity and Magnetism. Did you know that the iron in breakfast cereal is the same as the iron that is magnetic?! Not all metals are magnetic because they don't contain iron. Some of these metals include aluminium, gold and silver. The Earth has its own magnetic field which creates the aurora and protects us from solar flares. The moon's gravity controls the ocean's tides on Earth. Watches, phones and iPads have their own magnetic field. Magnets can interfere with and damage them. We weigh less on the moon because it has 1/6 the gravity of Earth. The larger an object is, the more gravity it has. Gravity is the most powerful force in the universe. On the Space Station, there is zero gravity. All the water on the Space Station has to be recycled, which is why you have to swallow your toothpaste and use a towel to wash your hair. Velcro is used to keep things from floating away, including your sleeping bag! When you wring out a washer in zero gravity, the water forms a tube around the washer and your hands.

4 Grey's Post on Wednesday, 16 September 2015

This term we have been learning about Gravity and Magnetism. The iron in our breakfast cereal is the same iron that is magnetic! You can make 2 magnets levitate because the same poles will repel each other. The Earth has a magnetic field which protects us from solar flares and creates the aurora. A compass will always point North because it aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic North Pole. The moon's gravity controls the ocean's tides on Earth. On the Space Station there is zero gravity. Zero gravity weakens your bones and muscles because they need gravity to work normally. When you brush your teeth in zero gravity, you have to swallow the toothpaste because the water cannot be wasted. When you wring out a washer in zero gravity, the water forms a tube around the washer and your hands. When you sleep in zero gravity, you have to be strapped into your sleeping bag to the wall. Velcro helps things stay stuck to the walls so they don't get in the way. When you cry in space the tears stay on your eyes. There is no running water in space. Not all metals are magnetic because they don't have iron in them.

3 White's Post on Tuesday, 15 September 2015

This term we learned about Gravity. It is the most powerful force in the universe. When a rocket goes up into space, it needs a lot of power and fuel to break through the Earth's gravity. The moon's gravity controls the ocean's tides on Earth. On the Space Station, Velcro is used to stop things floating away. Water on the space station is recycled. A footprint on the moon will stay there forever because there is no wind or water to wash it away. In space you are weightless. Magnetism Opposite poles attract and the same poles repel each other. A compass will always point to North because it aligns itself to the Earth's magnetic North Pole. Magnets can ruin devices such as watches and iPads and phones. Magnets can work through a table. Not all metal objects are magnetic, such as keys. The iron in breakfast cereals is the same iron that is magnetic!

3 Grey's Post on Tuesday, 15 September 2015

We have been learning about: Magnetism and Gravity which are very powerful forces. Did you know that the iron in breakfast cereal is the same iron that is attracted to magnets?! We discovered things in the Library which are magnetic and some metal items which are not magnetic, like keys. The Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar flares. In zero gravity you just float around so you need Velcro to help you stand still. In space, you cannot spit out your toothpaste, you have to swallow it! The water on the space station is always recycled. When you wring out a washer in space, the water doesn't drop to the floor. It forms a tube around the washer and your hands. When you cry in zero gravity, the tears stay on your eyes! When you sleep in zero gravity, you have to be strapped into your sleeping bag so you don't float away!