It has been an exciting term of science learning across the school, with students engaging in hands-on, creative, and inquiry-based activities to explore the living world.
Year 1 students investigated the physical features of living things by exploring seeds through smell, touch, texture, and colour using tweezers and magnifying glasses. They arranged the seeds on paper plates and linked them to fruits and vegetables found at the markets, discovering that every plant begins with a seed.
In Year 2, students examined the physical features of animals, such as tails, horns, antlers, and hooves, and discussed which features change or stays the same as animals grow. They enjoyed identifying animals in a shadow puppet video and deepened their understanding through a traditional Indigenous kangaroo dance, copying movements to learn more about our native wildlife.
Year 3 extended their learning by exploring life cycles and animal groups. A visit to the kitchen garden allowed them to observe different life stages of moths, butterflies, and plants, linking real-life observations to the growth and transformation of living things. Back in class, they modelled the life cycle stages of invertebrates using playdough and later created vibrant posters of the five classes of vertebrates.
In Year 4, students focused on investigating the different types of metamorphosis through modelling the butterfly’s life cycle. Using craft materials, they represented each stage, egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly, on a paper plate, gaining a clear picture of development and change.
While Year 5 students explored the adaptations that help plants and animals survive in different environments, Year 6 students investigated biomes on a global scale. Through an inquiry project, the students researched different environments such as deserts, rainforests, tundra, and grasslands. They identified unique adaptations and presented their findings on informative posters that highlighted biome conditions and the interdependence of living things. This work not only developed research and collaboration skills but also built a deeper appreciation of how life is sustained in diverse ecosystems.
Across all year levels, science has provided rich opportunities for curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. From kangaroo dances to butterfly modelling, vertebrate posters to biome research, our students are gaining valuable insights into the natural world and their place within it.
