Squishy Circuits
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House investigation
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Discover - Investigate - Learn
T: Telephone02 49558673
E: Emailawabakal-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Students engage in practical investigation using various techniques and equipment to obtain data to allow them to decipher different types of energy sources, how energy is transformed, and expand on their comprehension of scientific concepts of energy sources and sustainability.
Discuss with us about selecting one activity listed below or all 3 activities for a full day program.
Activities (approximately 1 hour in duration):
For further information in curriculum links, program and excursion information see below or contact us.
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre teachers will visit your school.
A classroom or hall space with tables and chairs is required and an undercover outdoor space. Access to power points is required for the wind energy activity.
Geography Outcomes
Stage 3
A student:
Content
Inquiry Question: How can the state of materials be changed and manipulated?
Students:
· Investigate and compare the properties of solids. (eg) How can we create an electrical circuit using play dough?
Explore the difference between insulating and conductive materials.
Inquiry Question: What types of energy transformation can be observed?
Students:
· identify different types of energy transformations.
(eg) turning on a LED bulb.
Working Scientifically
Planning and conducting investigations.
Processing and analysing data.
Learning across the curriculum
Sustainability
Critical and creative thinking
Civics and citizenship
You will be required to provide:
Students should wear a hat, sunscreen, comfortable, covered walking shoes plus any special requirements of the group. (Wet weather gear when necessary).
Each activity for the incursion is approximately 1 hour in duration.
This program can be delivered to multiple classes in one day.
The schedule for the day can be modified to suit your school.
Some examples of a typical schedule is as follows:
Example 1
9.15- Introduction
9.30- Activity 1
10.30- Activity 2
11.30- Lunch/ Recess
12.00- Activity 3
1.00- Conclusion
1.15- Pack up
Example 2
9.15am - Class 1
10.15am - Class 2
Break
12.00pm - Class 3
1.00pm - Class 4
AEEC is a NSW Department of Education school and staff are trained DoE teachers specialising in Environmental Education.
AEEC teachers rely on the participation of visiting teachers to meet recommended supervision levels. Visiting teachers are ultimately responsible for behaviour of students, students with existing medical conditions or special needs.
Please notify Awabakal Environmental Education Centre of any medical conditions or special needs that may need to be taken into consideration when planning or delivering the program. Upon booking an excursion, a form will be emailed to complete to detail any medical or special needs.
As our staff are Department of Education teachers we don’t require parent helpers on the day. If your school decides to bring parents, we kindly ask that you keep the number to a minimum. For safety reasons and the nature of our sites, parents will not be able to participate in activities.
Extreme weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, high winds and extreme bush fire danger may result in the excursion being modified, postponed or cancelled. If you have any concerns regarding the weather prior to the excursion, contact Awabakal Environmental Education Centre on 4955 8673 or email awabakal-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
Cancellations less than three school weeks notice may incur an administration fee. This does not apply to cancellations due to weather or fire danger.
For bookings click here.
address 51 Boundary Street, Dudley NSW 2290
telephone 02 49558673
address 412 Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW 2307
telephone 02 49558673
address 51 Boundary Street, Dudley NSW 2290
telephone 02 49558673
address 412 Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW 2307
telephone 02 49558673
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.
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