Week 3 Term 2

Kia ora Whanau

Inquiry: What is an Animal?

We are learning about animal habitats. This week we explored Clyde Quay School as a habitat. What animals live here? We used magnifying glasses and went out to explore with our scientist eyes. We are learning to develop our skills of observation.We saw birds, many insects and even a mammal or two.

Science knowledge is based on data from observations of the natural physical world. We gather data by using our senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell - to make observations. Making careful observations often includes measuring something. Observations are influenced by what you already know. (Paraphrased from http://scienceonline.tki.org.nz/Introducing-five-science-capabilities/Gather-interpret-data)

Sammy thought he had found a worm, but on closer inspection he noticed lots and lots of tiny legs.

Finding creatures who share our space is exciting!

Close and careful observation happening with Carly.

Watch out behind you, Sandro! I see a reptile!

Discovery Time
This Friday we started our second Discovery time choice. These pictures are from Ella's Science Experiments group.

Milk, food colouring and dishwashing liquid! Amazing patterns

 Star Student

Toby is our Star Student this week. Congrats!

This week's Star Student is Toby. It is fantastic to see the positive attitude you bring to Nikau. We enjoy that you are someone who includes others and are so keen to help. Toby is doing an excellent job of being a leader this week. He is acting responsibly and being a good role model to other students.



 Have a great week :)

Our special guest from Friday

Did you know...
Dalmatians are born white without spots