Week 2 Science @ Home Program
Our Planet Earth
Grades K to 4
Students will be introduced to the basic elements of weather and how natural disasters form, as well as an introduction to ocean science. Investigate patterns of weather and cloud formation. Discover why weathering causes erosion. Learn what causes volcanoes and earthquakes and learn how the environment changes as dive into the deep ocean.
Grades 5 to 8
This week will focus on how natural disasters form, the rock cycle, and factors that affect our oceans. Investigate how convection works in our weather systems, influencing our climate. Learn about plate tectonics. Discover how light, pressure, temperature and more affect life underwater.
Grades 9 to 10
Students will learn balanced equations and the key concepts of higher level chemistry using previous knowledge. Acids are proton (H +) donors, while bases are proton acceptors. Oxidation & reduction, catalysts, covalent vs ionic bonding plus common chemical reaction and their equations will be covered.
Optional materials needed for hands-on activities
February 2
Bicarbonate soda, icing mixture & citric acid (found in herb & spice aisle of supermarket), 600mL soft drink bottle, vinegar, funnel, balloon, spoon, towels for spills
February 3
February 4
K – 4
Two white plates, full cream milk, 3 food colours (you can do this with 1 colour if needed), detergent, toothpick OR skewer OR cotton bud, skittles, cup of water, sugar, spoon, towels for spills
5 – 8 and 9 – 10 (hands on optional)
February 5
K – 4 and 5 – 8
2 x clear cups of water, vegetable oil, 1 type of food colour, effervescent tablet (such as alka seltzer or berocca), assorted water soluble coloured markers (textas), white paper towels, scissors, towels for spills
9 – 10 (hands on optional)
Tap water, salt, vinegar, clear fizzy drink, 4 clear cups, 4 steel nails (avoid galvanised), notebook/paper/device to record results
February 6 – TRIVIA
We will be using Kahoot! Your child can participate by opening a new browser window and going to kahoot.it on the same device used to join the webinar, OR use a second device to play while simultaneously watching the webinar…whichever suits! You can help your child by opening the page before the workshop, and all they have to do later in the session is type in the game code.
Please note that Trivia does not get supplied as a recording. A catch up version of the Kahoot will be emailed after the sessions that participants can play at their own pace.
Curriculum links
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