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 Sciencesploration® for Primary 4 (9-10 years old) |
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Term One (10 classes)Monday 1:45pm - 2:45pm |
Rm: 413
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Topic 1
2 classes
(Sep 14,
Sep 21)
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Moons of Earth and Other Planets (Space Science)
Did you know that the moon is covered with regolith? Observe features and phases of the moons of the solar system. Investigate how minerals are layered in the magma oceans. What are the factors affecting the appearance of impact craters and ejecta! Go with the stratigraphy of lava flow!
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Topic 2
3 classes
(Sep 28,
Oct 5,
Nov 2)
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Anatomical Models (Human Biology)
Did you know that muscles airways work in pairs? Learn about human anatomy through dissection of other animals. Investigate the function of lungs, how a kidney works and the location of our hearts and pulse points. How are all these organs connected? Let’s measure our lung capacity!
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Topic 3
3 classes
(Nov 9,
Nov 16,
Nov 23)
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Simple Machines (Physics)
Did you know that machines never change the amount of work done but only the size and direction of the force and distance? What’s the most effective oar length for a rowboat? Compare a paddleboat and a waterwheel. Can you build mechanical systems using different types of simple machines
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Topic 4
2 classes
(Dec 7,
Jan 4)
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Lights, Switches, and Circuits (Physics)
Did you know that you can harness the energy of fruit? Examine electron flow to discover the nature of conductivity. Are you talented at the telegraph? Can you convert words into encrypted codes? Construct circuits in series and in parallel to learn how they work. Ready, set, charge!
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Term Two (12 classes)Monday 1:45pm - 2:45pm |
Rm: 413
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Topic 1
(Feb 8,
Feb 22,
Mar 1)
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Polymers and Recyclable Plastics (Chemistry)
Did you know that there are natural and synthetic polymers? Experiment with polymers and plastics and learn their chemistry. Test an elastomer’s molecular structure and traction properties. Is there a biopolymer that is produced by a living organism? It’s in the starch, protein, DNA and RNA!
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Topic 2
(Mar 8,
Mar 15,
Mar 22)
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Water, Water Everywhere (Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Life Sciences)
Did you know that our brain is made up of approximately 85% water? Conduct electrolysis of water to learn about its basic components. Build a hygrometer to measure humidity. Investigate how water circles around in our planet’s ecosystem. Why is water essential to life on Earth?
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Topic 3
(Mar 29,
Apr 26,
May 3)
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What is Air? (Physics and Chemistry)
Did you know that air can move, resist, be squeezed and take up space? Discover how oxygen makes things go rusty. Explore the physical and chemical properties of the components of air. Examine the inter-relationships between voiume, temperature and pressure. Up, up, and away!
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Topic 4
(May 10,
May 17,
May 24)
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Toys in Space (Physics and Space Science)
Did you know that a ball thrown in the air on Earth always takes the path of a parabola? Make and play with toys that astronauts bring on space shuttle flights. How do familiar toys behave in space where gravity is absent? When toys go up in space, they come back down again?
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