Year 2

The world of forces

In their Science unit this term, students in Year 2 are investigating forces. As part of this exciting unit, they enjoyed an incursion with Ranger Jamie. Students participated in a number of activities designed to provoke their curiosity, stimulate their thinking and elicit questioning.

Students enjoyed the very hands-on experience of making slime and exploring how applying a force, such as squashing and stretching, changed the shape of an object.

They designed and built their own rocket before launching their spacecraft into the sky, learning how shape and design affects movement. This was an exciting investigation into air pressure and its effects on everyday materials.

Students participated in billy cart races to observe how objects with wheels move. They explored how to conquer forces whilst working together in teams building their communication skills, balance and fitness.

The children investigated the forces of air pressure, push, pull and friction by participating in a number of games and hands-on experiences with the expert guidance and supervision of Ranger Jamie’s team of science teachers. It was an interesting and exciting day which provoked as many questions as it answered.

We look forward to continuing our exploration of forces in Science Week and throughout Term 3.

Margie Attard, Cara Brigham, Alison di Ciaccio, Tina Nicotina and Brooke Panagopoulos
Year 2 Teachers