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Lynnwood Ridge Primary School

Science Expo

 

                                                                                                                                                                      19 May 2010

Dear Parent/Guardian

Grade iv – vii   SCIENCE EXPO

 

This year we will participate in the Northern Gauteng Expo for Young Scientists. We expect all learners from            Grade vii to participate in our school’s Science Expo. The pupils’ projects will be assessed and will be part of their continuous assessment for Term 3. Learners from Grade iv – vi may participate if the want to.

 

Please take note of the categories:

 

  • Botany                                                  (Gr iv – vii)
  • Zoology                                                 (Gr iv – vii)
  • Environmental Science, Ecology and            Eco Tourism                                 (Gr iv – vii)
  • Agricultural Science                            (Gr vii)
  • Earth Science                                       (Gr vii)
  • Physical Science                                  (Gr iv – vi)
  • Physics                                                   (Gr vii)
  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering                                                                             (Gr vii)
  • Mathematics and Statistics                               (Gr vii)
  • Astronomy and Space Science         (Gr vii)
  • Energy                                                   (Gr vii)
  • Theory and Programming                  (Gr vi – vii)
  • Electrical, Electronic and Computers                                                                              (Gr vi – vii)
  • Mechanical                                           (Gr vi – vii)
  • Civil                                                        (Gr vi – vii)
  • Engineering Technology                     (Gr vi – vii)
  • Architecture, Housing and Accommodation                                                                 (Gr vi – vii)
  • Professional Medicine                        (Gr vi – vii)
  • Physiology                                            (Gr vi – vii)
  • Para-Medical Services                        (Gr vi – vii)
  • Veterinary Science                              (Gr vi – vii)
  • Health Care                                          (Gr vi – vii)
  • Food Science                                        (Gr vi – vii)
  • Teaching Aids                                      (Gr vi – vii)
  • Recycling                                              (Gr vi – vii)
  • Design                                                    (Gr vi – vii)

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

* The pupils may work individually or in pairs.

* The pupils may choose any of the above categories appropriate to their age group.

* They will do this project at home, but please ask your Science Teacher for assistance.

* Experiments and models must be accompanied by written information.

* They must be able to explain their project.

* No volcanoes allowed.

* DUE DATE – 19 July 2010

* Each project has to contain the following:

                1. The Problem

                2. Hypothesis (I think that …)

                3. Experiment / Data / Graphs

                4. Results

                5. Was I right?

                6. Do I have to redo anything?

 

Thank you for your anticipated support.

 

_____________________                                                                                               ___________________

Mrs V Buter                                                                                                          Mr Van Graan

(HOD – Science)                                                                                                      Principal

 

SOCIAL SCIENCE – GRADE V

 

This year the subject Social Science kicked off on a high note with the introduction of our first theme:  The Old & New 7 Wonders of the World.  It is here that the children discovered that the Pyramid of Giza is the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.

 

 

This led to our second theme:  Egypt.  The mystery surrounding ancient Egypt had everyone talking and the corridors were buzzing with questions, such as:  Do you know who Tutankhamen was?  And: Do you know there is a curse on all who dare enter the pyramids?

 

The second term had another interesting theme:  China.  It is in China that one of the New 7 Wonders is found – The Great Wall of China.  It is said that this wall is the only structure visible to the naked eye, from the moon!

 

A whole new world was opened to the learners as they started noticing well-known symbols from ancient civilizations, everywhere they turned.  For example, The Magnum advertisement with Chichen Itza (one of the New 7 Wonders) as well as the “Mummy” movie and cartoons featuring the Terracotta Soldiers.  All this suddenly made sense to them.  This was further reinforced by television adverts featuring the Colosseum in Rome and the latest Survivor programme held in China.

 

Since everyone had something to say about these subjects, it was decided to present a Show-and-Tell event.  Every learner had to either build or bring a model of the symbol supporting his or her topic of discussion.

 

The quality of the models built and the content of the topics discussed, was simply outstanding!  From giant Great Walls of China to Canopic jars for mummification.  There was even a beautiful (close to perfect) headdress of King Tut.  Also, a number of pyramids with chambers that could open and close, filled with jewels and even a mummy or two.

 

Make no mistake, History is alive and well and LIVING at LRPS.  Our children simply cannot get enough thereof!

 

Some of the best models are presently being exhibited in the media centre and will be on display until the end of the first week of Term 3. 

 

 

 

Feel free to come and have a look BUT…… beware the curse of the Mummy!