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Diorama Project

Term 2 Diorama Project

What are we learning about in Science?

The students in Year 3 are learning about the difference between living, non-living and once living things. They will group and compare living and non-living things based on observable features. Together we will investigate the characteristics of living things such as: movement, respiration, reproduction and growth. The children need to communicate their ideas using diagrams and other representations such as dioramas.

What have we been doing at school?

• Students have learnt about living, non-living, once-living and products of living things. They can be reminded of these by clicking on this link: Living and Non-living Things PowerPoint
• Students then investigated an analysed a range of photographs of underwater scenes. Using these, they listed various living, non-living and once-living things under the sea. They can access our whole class brainstorm by clicking on this link: Underwater Scene Living, Non-Living and Once Living Brainstorm
• Students will design their own underwater scene, adding and changing the features within the photographs to create a scene, which includes a range of living, non-living and once living things.
• Students were shown different examples of dioramas, including the ones found by clicking this link: Examples of Dioramas
• Students have drawn a diagram to further plan their own diorama and have written a list of the materials required for the completion of their own diorama.

What needs to be done at home?

• On Friday the 1^st of June, students will be sent home with a box, this project checklist and their planning.
• Students will have a week to complete their diorama, in accordance with their planning.
• On Friday the 8^th of June, students will return their complete dioramas to school.

What happens next?

• Students will begin working on the script for their oral presentation. This presentation will involve telling an audience about what they have made how they have made it and which living, non-living and once-living features have been included within the diorama.
• This presentation will be recorded using an iPad to create a virtual tour with audio recording.
• All dioramas will be displayed in the classroom for everybody to enjoy!

Term 2

Super Scientist

This week we are conducting our Super Scientist Presentations. Our aim is for students to develop a passion for science, while encouraging the children to learn more about the natural world. All students are to research a scientific concept or idea, and deliver this to an audience. They may choose to conduct an experiment or give a report on their concept. Congratulations to Tuesday’s scientists, you have all done a fantastic job.

WA Day

Every year our school likes to celebrate WA Day with a whole school activity.

To celebrate our extraordinary state this year, students are asked to bring a copy of a photograph that shows somewhere they may have visited in Western Australia. This must be no bigger than A5 in size. Please ensure that it is a copy, as the photograph will not be returned. Once collected, photos will be glued onto a giant WA Day sign, which will be on display for the week. 

Please have these returned to school by Tuesday the 5^th of June. Thank you for your support!

Genius Hour

Last week, students undertook an inquiry project about different celebrations and commemorations around the world. Students researched their chosen celebration/commemoration and presented their information to the class. Well done, Room 28 on your outstanding presentations!

Room 28's Slipper Day

Last week, Room 28 earned the whole class reward of wearing no shoes in the classroom! As it was a cold rainy day, we decided to turn it into a slipper day! We had cosy toes all day :)

NAPLAN

Well done to Room 28 students who completed their first ever NAPLAN tests in Week 3 of this term. I know you all tried your very best and I am so proud of your hard work.