Term Topics

Term 3

Level 1 - Living or Non-Living?
           Investigating the world around us
           Learning through observation, play and simple experiments about the
           natural world and environment.
L evel 2 - Toys
              T he science of toys.
              Investigation how light, colour, mirrors, batteries and mangnets work in
              familiar objects.
              Learning through though hands-on activities, experiments and play.
Level 3 - Australia - The Land DownUnder
                Focusing on Australian geography and our environment.
                Investigating locations, landmarks and how the different terrains and
                environments .
                Learning through literacy, research and hands-on activities.
Level 4 - Gold Fever
               Focusing on life in early Australia during the 1800s, the
               migrants, the lifestyles and hardships of a devloping nation.
               Investigating history through literature, research, practical experiences
               and role play.

Level 1 - Staying Safe
                Focusing on staying safe in our environment; Summer safety; water safety,
                being SunSmart and road safety.
                Incorporating the Junior School Swimming Program.
Level 2 - Water Watch
                  Focusing on water in our environment; the water cycle, recycling and
                   conservation, enjoying  our water responsibly.
                   Learning through investigation, experimentation and hands on activites.
Level 3 - Life Around Us
                 Investigating on the growth and health of plants in our enviroment.
                 Focusing on plants in our school garden and vegetable patch
                 and local environment.
                 Learning through observation, research and experimentation.
Level 4 - Looking After Ourselves
    Focusing on individual and community health and wellbeing.
     Investigating the physical, emotional and social influences,
     the choices and outcomes for individuals and groups in our community.
     Learning through role play, interactive activities and guided discussions.