Science and Wide reading – 6 Milicic

Science experiment 

Recently our class undertook an experiment in Science to discover how physical conditions affect the survival of living things. We examined abiotic conditions by conducting a fair test to show the conditions needed for our seeds to grow and survive in its environment. There was a range of independent variables, such as too dry, too wet, too cold, too salty and too dark. 

Initially our seeds did sprout and there was some growth. However, due to intense heat during the weekends, some of our experiment seedlings died. We hope to have another attempt to see how these independent variables impact on living things. 

Wide Reading in the Library 

There is a proverb that states A child that reads will be an adult that thinks. We are very fortunate at Santa Sabina College to have access to a wide selection of literature in our library. Once a fortnight our class visits and discusses the latest novels with the Teacher Librarians and our peers. This allows us to broaden our reading choices and encourages students to try something new with their reading. 

Ann Milicic
Year 6 Teacher