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 Victoria Educational Organisation
Kornhill Victoria Nursery & Kornhill Victoria Kindergarten (LK)
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 Sciencesploration® for Kindergarten 3 (5-6 years old) |
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Term One (14 classes) Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am
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Rm: 201
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Topic 1
4 classes
(Sep 26,
Oct 10,
Oct 17,
Oct 31)
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Secrets of Sounds (Physics)
Can a tuning fork ripple the surface of water without touching it? Manipulate a variety of objects to produce sound and identify ways in which sounds differ. Explore how sounds travel through both air and solid. Jive to some good vibrations!
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Topic 2
3 classes
(Nov 7,
Nov 14,
Nov 28)
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Chemical Concoctions (Chemistry)
Did you know that you can see oxygen? Synthesize substances and manufacture elastic materials. Venture into the various functions of combining compounds. Experiment with evaporation and effervescence. Can you “measure” molecules?
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Topic 3
4 classes
(Dec 5,
Dec 12,
Dec 19,
Jan 9)
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Wheelie Wheelers (Physics)
Why do things not fall up instead of down? Discover the strength of forces and how they push and pull. Find out what would happen if you lived in a world without friction. Investigate vehicles with wheels and rollers. Construct a racetrack, build a go-cart and race your way to fame!
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Topic 4
3 classes
(Jan 16,
Jan 23,
Jan 30)
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Space Odyssey (Space Science)
Hey, what’s in the world up there? Examine our solar system planets in motion. Investigate the Sun’s effect on atmospheric temperature. Find out why Venus is so hot and why Mercury does not cause an eclipse. Build a space shuttle to travel in space. Be an intrigued stargazer!
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Term Two (14 classes) Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am |
Rm: 201
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Topic 1
4 classes
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Buzzing a Hive (Life Science)
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a honeybee hive? Find out why and how bees dance. Discover real pollen and nectar in flowers and learn to make beebread. Examine and taste real honeycomb and role-play bee jobs. Find out how busy bees really bee-have?
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Topic 2
3 classes
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Machines Unlimited (Physics)
Did you know that ancient Egyptians used simple machines to build those huge pyramids? Figure out how to control forces and achieve tasks more easily. What is the effectiveness of each machine? Use the force, extreme team!
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Topic 3
4 classes
Jun 5,
Jun 12,
Jun 19)
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The Moving Earth (Earth Science)
Whose fault is an earthquake? Unravel the secrets behind earth movements and formations. “Cook” conglomerate rocks and explore what’s under your feet. Find out which soil mixture is the “tastiest” for plants. Can you tell the story of life from the beginning of the world? Explore the earth for the answers. What makes a volcano erupt anyway?
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Topic 4
3 classes
Jul 3,
Jul 10)
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Crazy about Chemistry (Chemistry)
Explore the world of chemistry! Mix potions to test, and watch mysterious powders appear and disappear before your very eyes. Can you perform the trick of the disappearing eggshells without touching them? The most common phenomenon, when looked at with fresh and curious eyes, often turns out to be the most fascinating.
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