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Raimondi College (Primary Section)
Sciencesploration® for Primary 4 (9-10 years old)
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Term One (10 classes) |
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Thursday 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Rm: 602
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Topic 1
3 classes
(Oct 13,
Oct 20,
Oct 27)
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Bubble Mania (Physics & Chemistry)
Did you know that people have been making soap for 2,000 years? Find out the secret behind how soap and detergent cuts grease to clean. Which mixture is the best mixture for suds-making ability? Let’s just burst out with the truth…that is when we have it all figured out!
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Topic 2
2 classes
(Nov 3,
Nov 10)
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Animal Antics (Life Science)
Do animals spray their homes with perfume? Explore the concepts of stimulus and response by observing animal behaviors. Conduct research on a myriad of creatures. Let’s go animal watching!
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Topic 3
3 classes
(Dec 1,
Dec 8
Dec 15)
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Secret Formulas (Chemistry)
Become a lab scientist and an inventor! Experiment with different ingredients and test them chemically. Explore cause and effect, properties and attributes as you stir up your “secret formulas” for toothpaste, cola, and ice cream!
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Topic 4
2 classes
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Jan 12) |
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Constructor Convention (Physics & Technology)
What is the difference between mechanical and structural engineering? Explore awe-inspiring skyscrapers and bridges through the study of designs. Test joints, shapes and tension during construction. Can you “build” a paper tube that will support a person?
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Term Two (7 classes) |
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Thursday 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Rm: 602
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Topic 1
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Galactic Vacation (Space Science & Physics)
Did you know that by next decade, one can look through a telescope and see evidence of human habitation on the Moon? What is the effect of forces on orbital movement of celestial bodies? Construct rockets and reentry vehicles. It’s an “out-of-this-world” galactic vacation!
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Topic 2
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Inner Complexities (Human Biology, Physics & Chemistry)
Did you know that your heart pumps around 7000 liters of blood a day? Investigate a complex, automated system that keeps you alive. Delve into blood sugar level, lung air pressure and kidney functions. Construct this transport and supply structure with mechanical heart and lungs. Can you see the blood flow through the model?
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Topic 3
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Polymers Attack! (Physics & Chemistry)
Did you know that a lubricant can be in the form of gas, solid, liquid or somewhere in between? Study the effects of slippery substances on friction. Get the scoop on diapers and learn how adhesives work on the microscopic and molecular level. Slip sliding away!
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Topic 4
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Chemistry Workshop (Chemistry)
Do you know the difference between an endothermic and an exothermic reaction? Test substances to explore different reactions. Hear, feel, and observe chemical changes as they happen. Discover the secrets of chemists, it’s not magic, it’s Science Workshop!
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