STEM at Del Monte

Students are deep into their inquiries and STEM projects. Here are some exciting pieces the students have been working on during Science and Technology. 

Prep has been exploring forces by using ramps to observe how objects roll or slide down. They have also been working on their typing skills in Digital Technology, by exploring Jungle Junior Typing Club to prepare them for Kindergarten.

Kindergarten has been investigating the changes they observe on our planet, for example day and night, seasons and the weather. They even became weather reporters for a day!

Years 1, 2 and 3 have been learning about different types of materials and their purposes. Year 1 has explored how to bend and stretch materials like playdough as well as investigating what happens to different materials when heat is added (like popcorn!). Year 2 investigated how to combine materials to MAKE playdough! Year 3 enjoyed learning about states of matter by discussing an Oobleck experiment as well as turning liquids into solids. This week we will turn solids into liquids.

Finally, Year 4 has been working hard on their Showcase project, building a Sustainable Community Centre for a local Zoo. They had the opportunity to engage in a video call with Ms La, who works in sustainability at the Woolworths Group. The students have combined their knowledge of sustainable construction materials, with sustainable features to plan, design and build their project. Some groups have decided to build out of craft and construction materials, while others have been using Minecraft Education to showcase their designs. We look forward to seeing their final product at the Year 4 Showcase.

Kate Bakhos
Leader of Learning Technology