Planting Curiosity During Science Week
What can grow from one small question, one curious observation or one tiny seed of an idea?
That was the challenge posed to students during Science Week, as our Science Department brought this year’s theme, Seeds of Science, nurturing knowledge for all, to life.
Science Week gave our students the chance to step beyond the classroom and get hands-on with science through experiments, challenges and plenty of opportunities to ask, test and discover.
Ready for Launch
How far can a small idea travel? Pretty far when there is a rocket involved!
The Rocket Launcher activity challenged students to explore the science of force and motion while thinking like scientists and engineers.
Students considered what made their rockets move and what they could change to make them travel further or higher. Importantly, they were encouraged to test their ideas, learn from what happened and redesign – recognising that science does not always get it right the first time.
It was a great reminder that some of the biggest discoveries begin with a simple idea and a willingness to keep experimenting.
A Giant Reaction
What happens when a small scientific idea suddenly grows into something big, foamy and spectacular?
Students found out with Elephant’s Toothpaste, one of the most eye-catching experiments of Science Week.
The experiment demonstrated how a simple chemical reaction can quickly produce a huge result, creating an impressive eruption of foam.
Like the Seeds of Science theme itself, the activity showed students that something small can lead to something much bigger. A simple question can become an experiment, an investigation or even an idea that leads to an important discovery.
It was science at its messiest – and most memorable!
Growing a Love of Science
Throughout the week, students were encouraged to see science as something to explore, question and experience.
From rocket launches and elephant toothpaste to growing competitions, the activities demonstrated that science often begins with something small, a question, an observation or an idea.
And that is exactly what Science Week is all about – planting a seed of curiosity and seeing where it might grow.
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Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
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