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 Victoria Educational Organisation
Victoria Kindergarten & Victoria International Nursery (MK)
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 Sciencesploration® for Kindergarten 1 (3-4 years old) |
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Term One (14 classes) Tuesday 4:15pm - 5:15pm
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Rm: TBA
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Topic 1
4 classes
(Sep 29,
Oct 6,
Oct 13,
Oct 20)
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A Tree is a Habitat Too! (Life Science)
Who lives in a tree? Every animal needs a home for warmth and shelter. Find out why some trees are great places for various animals to live. Investigate the basic needs of tree-residing animals and how these needs are provided for within their environment. Prepare for some tree-mendous stuff!
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Topic 2
4 classes
(Oct 27,
Nov 3,
Nov 10,
Nov 17)
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What's the Matter with Matter? (Physics and Chemistry)
Did you know that matter is anything that has mass and occupies space? Experiment with different substances to test the properties of materials. Make “sandwich” wood, compare fiber and experiment with mass. It’s only a matter of science!
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Topic 3
3 classes
(Nov 24,
Dec 1,
Dec 8)
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Sounds Galore (Physics)
Did you know that not only your ears can “hear” sound? Catch sounds with your ears and your fingers. Create your own kazoo, super listener earphones and musical instruments. Figure out how to make strings sing. What would sound look like if you could see it?
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Topic 4
3 classes
(Dec 15,
Jan 5,
Jan 12)
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Bubble Festival (Physics and Chemistry)
How many scientists can blow into the same bubble? Can you make a bubble look like a cube or one with straight sides? How do you find the rainbow in a bubble? Predict when a bubble will pop. Investigate the appearance of things when looking through a bubble. Come join us in this bubble-licious festivity!
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Term Two (14 classes) Tuesday 4:15pm - 5:15pm |
Rm: TBA |
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Topic 1
3 classes
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In the Deep, Deep Dark (Life Science)
Did you know that the ocean covers seventy-five percent of Earth? Meet amazing creatures that have adapted to this giant saltwater habitat. Who are they and how do they survive in the dark? Get ready for shark attacks and have a lantern fish light your way. Take a dive into some real depths.
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Topic 2
3 classes
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Mysteries of the Dinosaurs (Life and Earth Sciences)
Step into the age of dinosaurs. What would like on Earth be like if they didn’t die out? Find out what these extinct reptiles have in common with animals on Earth today. Try to unlock some of the mysteries of prehistory!
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Topic 3
4 classes
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A Hard-Hatting World (Physics)
Do you know which is stronger: beam style or arch style bridges? Build the craziest designed bridge using only straws and paper clips. Make “cement” shakes and marshmallow buildings. Let’s put on our thinking hats and figure out how the design affects the strength of the bridge.
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Topic 4
4 classes
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Wonders of Chemistry (Chemistry)
Sharpen your brains and put on your thinking hat. Explore mysterious mixtures, underwater explosions and appealing apples. Bake Apple Crumble and create a secret painting for your best friend. Discover, invent, experiment and begin a voyage of scientific fun.
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