In a bid to help the environment by reducing the amount of paper we generate, Rm 22 has decided to upload my Powerpoint Presentation from the evening to our blog.
Click on the image to view the Powerpoint.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Rm 22 MAC Parent Information Evening
Hello everyone!
In a bid to help the environment by reducing the amount of paper we generate, Rm 22 has decided to upload my Powerpoint Presentation from the evening to our blog.
Click on the image to view the Powerpoint.
In a bid to help the environment by reducing the amount of paper we generate, Rm 22 has decided to upload my Powerpoint Presentation from the evening to our blog.
Click on the image to view the Powerpoint.
Monday, February 17, 2020
Young Scientists at Work!
Our class has begun its journey to become the critical thinkers and scientists of tomorrow by learning all about the scientific process.
Science is much more than a collection of facts - it is a METHOD, a way of systematically finding out how the world works, using valid evidence and rigorous processes.
We posed a simple question - does the shape of a parachute canopy affect its effectiveness in slowing down a weight? Specifically - will a circular parachute slow down a falling weight more than a square weight?
As this is a scientific investigation, we had to think about how to make our results valid and fair. We had to isolate our independent variable and control as many other variables as possible, including:
Science is much more than a collection of facts - it is a METHOD, a way of systematically finding out how the world works, using valid evidence and rigorous processes.
We posed a simple question - does the shape of a parachute canopy affect its effectiveness in slowing down a weight? Specifically - will a circular parachute slow down a falling weight more than a square weight?
As this is a scientific investigation, we had to think about how to make our results valid and fair. We had to isolate our independent variable and control as many other variables as possible, including:
- The area of each parachute
- The type of material
- The number and position of the strings
- The weight representing a 'person'
- The height dropped from
As you can see from our photos, the students were very engaged and excited. We have yet to complete the investigation but will let you know our results!
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Week Two Update!
Hi everyone!
Well, our school year has gotten off to a great start. Our newest class members have settled in very well and are already producing work that is of high quality.
We have had virtually everyone competing their homework on time and I am very impressed with the 'Big MAC' work ethic.
A reminder - we have our 'Aussie Day' dress up and fund raising day this Friday the 14th. Students are encouraged to dress up in anything and everything Australian, to celebrate this great land of ours. We are also asking students to bring along a donation, which will go towards a charity supporting the victims of the recent bush fires.
Carl Sanderson
Well, our school year has gotten off to a great start. Our newest class members have settled in very well and are already producing work that is of high quality.
We have had virtually everyone competing their homework on time and I am very impressed with the 'Big MAC' work ethic.
A reminder - we have our 'Aussie Day' dress up and fund raising day this Friday the 14th. Students are encouraged to dress up in anything and everything Australian, to celebrate this great land of ours. We are also asking students to bring along a donation, which will go towards a charity supporting the victims of the recent bush fires.
Carl Sanderson
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Welcome to 2020!
Hello, and welcome to our new school year!
I hope you have all had a fantastic holiday. I spent my time reading books, watching old science fiction movies, gardening, walking around the Perth bridges in a vain attempt to improve my fitness, and catching up with friends. It was also nice to sleep in.
But now...back to work!
I am very excited about the new school year and have been planning a range of rich, interesting and challenging learning activities for the students.
Our first school day went very smoothly and I am very impressed with how well our new MAC students coped with everything. We will be holding a parent information evening in Week 3, on Tuesday the 18th of February (time TBD), where I will explain the various structures and processes of the MAC class, and answer all your burning questions.
For all our new MAC parents, homework can be found on this blog, under the 'Homework' Tab. From next week, I will place a weekly homework planner in that section, so the students can see what needs to be done and manage their time effectively.
I know this will be a fantastic year.
Carl Sanderson
I hope you have all had a fantastic holiday. I spent my time reading books, watching old science fiction movies, gardening, walking around the Perth bridges in a vain attempt to improve my fitness, and catching up with friends. It was also nice to sleep in.
But now...back to work!
I am very excited about the new school year and have been planning a range of rich, interesting and challenging learning activities for the students.
Our first school day went very smoothly and I am very impressed with how well our new MAC students coped with everything. We will be holding a parent information evening in Week 3, on Tuesday the 18th of February (time TBD), where I will explain the various structures and processes of the MAC class, and answer all your burning questions.
For all our new MAC parents, homework can be found on this blog, under the 'Homework' Tab. From next week, I will place a weekly homework planner in that section, so the students can see what needs to be done and manage their time effectively.
I know this will be a fantastic year.
Carl Sanderson
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