Learning Enrichment and Curriculum - Primary
National Science Week
Last week, Lumen Christi students enthusiastically celebrated National Science Week, a week-long event that stretched from Saturday, 12 August to Sunday, 20 August. The theme for 2023 was 'Innovation: Powering Future Industries'.
Adding to the excitement, Lumen Christi secured a National Science Week School Grant from the Australian Science Teachers Association. The grant was used to purchase a Squishy Circuit Group Kit, a resource that Year 5 students incorporated into a special Science Week lesson for their Kindergarten buddies.
Utilizing the Squishy Circuit Kits, Year 5 skillfully guided the Kindergarten students through the basics of circuits, including how electricity flows, how to create a complete circuit, and how to use batteries and switches to control the flow of electricity. The Year 5 students did an amazing job of sparking the Kindergarten students' curiosity and interest while also consolidating their knowledge of circuits.
Year 3 took part in the Questacon Governor-General's Design Challenge. The students used the engineering design process to build windmills and discovered how mechanical engineering will power future industries.
Meanwhile, in other primary classrooms, the 'Elephants Toothpaste' experiment was a resounding hit, as yeast and hydrogen peroxide mingled to generate an exciting chemical reaction. Equally captivating was the 'Skittles' experiment, where students marvelled at the kaleidoscope of colours produced when warm water met with the sugar-coated treats.