Science at Seaforth Public School is concerned with learning about the natural and made environments by investigating, designing, making and using technology.
A "hands on fun approach" is at the core of our curriculum, where children are actively involved in research and experimentation that leads to learning whilst having fun at the same time.
THe major content strands of Science and Technology are:
Throughout the academic year each stage will cover the following:
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | Investigating Water | Sorting Materials (sorting and categorising) |
Getting About (wheels and transport) | Push and Pull (Energy and Change) |
| Middle | Stuck on You (magnets) | Shiny Stuff (metals) | Making It Easy (simple machines) | Mini-Worlds (micro-environments) |
| Senior | Switched On (electricity) | Out In Space | Sinking, Soaring, Sailing (air and water) | Earth Made |
Further information on Science and Technology in NSW schools can be found at:
NSW Department of Education web site http://ww.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k_6/science/index.php
NSW Board of Studies web site http://www.bosnsw-k6.nsw.edu.au/scitech/scitech_index.html
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