Here are some of the Big Ideas and Science Concepts that we will be covering this term.
Light is a form of energy that can be obtained by various energy conversions.
Some light sources produce light of different colours (for example, lasers, glow-worms, sodium lights).
Coloured light can be produced by selectively blocking some parts of the spectrum.
We see colours when different materials reflect different mixes of wavelengths of light.
The colours of objects come from their reflection and absorption of different parts of the spectrum of colours in light.
Surfaces that reflect a lot of light are very light coloured or shiny; surfaces that absorb a lot of light are very dark coloured or dull.
We see when light reflects off objects, enters our eyes, is converted to electrical energy at the retina, and is then interpreted as “vision” by the brain.
We see colours when the eye’s retina sends “messages” to the brain
Station 1
To check your understanding of light and colours.
Station 2
Predict whether light will pass through, be absorbed by or be reflected by an object.
Station 3
Introduce a range of scientific vocabulary related to light and colour.
Station 4
Understand how the eye and the brain work together to create vision.
Station 5
Use red, blue and yellow to create secondary and tertiary colours which result from reflected light.
Station 6
To split light up into a spectrum of different colours
Katy – ANZAC Presentation
This week Katy presented to Room 11 and our buddy class her published work about ANZAC. This undertaking was inspired by her great-grandad and grandad who were both involved in wars. She showed us memorabilia from her grandad’s extensive war time collection. We got to view items that we would otherwise never get to see, e.g. bayonet, swords, medals, hats. Katy spent many hours researching and interviewing in order to find out more about this important event in New Zealand history. Tino pai Katy it was an outstanding effort.
The latest research suggests a more prosaic, democratic, even puritanical take on great accomplishment. It’s not I.Q., but deliberate practice.
