Learning Goal: I can conduct an investigation.

First, we know STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.

We understand when we work on science investigations we often need other skills such as technology, engineering, art and maths.

For today’s STEAM activities you will need to use think like an engineer.

“Scientists investigate what is; they discover new knowledge in the universe by peering into the unknown. Engineers design and create what has never existed before.”

Next, choose one of the investigations below:

Then, if you are interested, and have time, you might like to do the other investigations.

Finally, don’t forget to record any notes, results, images or understandings onto your OneNote.

Learning Goal: I can practice mindfulness. 

Today we’d like you to practice 5 short mindful activities. You may find it helpful to do them in the order presented.

First, set a timer for one minute (could be a digital timer or a sand timer). Sit in a comfortable position and for 1 minute feel your breath move in and out of your body.

Next, put your hand in front of your nose, sideways with your thumb resting against your nose. You close your eyes, say ‘shhh’ and do the 5s’s- sit up straight, sit still, soft breathing and eyes shut.

Then, standing up, tense your whole body, making your hands up into a fist, tighten your legs straight and arms down. Feel the tension in your body and release it, wiggle it out, what do you notice? Repeat.

Next, for about a minute run on the spot, jump or hop. Put your hand on your chest afterwards, can you feel your heart beating? What do you notice?

Finally, for your next snack or meal, try to close your eyes and bring a piece of food to your nose, in your hand or on a fork or spoon. What do you notice?

Learning Goal: I can conduct a science experiment.

On Monday we discussed that there are four main areas of science. They are Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Earth and Space Sciences. Today’s activities will help develop your understanding of Chemistry.

First, choose one of the activities below:

Now, once you have read though what is required conduct the experiment.

Then, if you are interested, and have time, you might like to do the other investigations.

Finally, don’t forget to record any notes, results, images or understandings onto your OneNote.

Learning Goal: I can conduct a science experiment.

Last week we looked at the word STEAM. Which we now know stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.

This week we are going to look at the four main areas of science. They are Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Earth and Space Sciences.

First, today’s activities develop your understanding of the human body. This is a branch of science called Biology.

In the experiments below, you can explore how we taste different flavours, a key fault with our eyes and what blood is made of.

Next, choose one of the activities below:

Then, if you are interested, and have time, you might like to do the other investigations.

Finally, don’t forget to record any notes, results, images or understandings onto your OneNote.

Learning Goal: I can conduct a scientific investigation.

First, as mentioned on Monday, we know STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.

We know when we work on science investigations we often need other skills such as technology, engineering, art and maths.

This week you have been given a range STEAM activities that involve two or more of these groups of skills.

For today’s first STEAM activity you will need to use some simple mathematician skills. It also asks you to think like an engineer and as an artist come up with some possible solutions.

Next, choose one of the investigations below:

Then, if you are interested, and have time, you might like to do the other investigations.

Finally, don’t forget to record any notes, results, images or understandings onto your OneNote.

Learning Goal: I can conduct a scientific investigation.

First, think about the word STEAM. Do you know what it means?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.

When we work on science investigations we often need other skills such as technology, engineering, art and maths.

This week you will be given a range STEAM activities that involve two or more of these groups of skills.

For today’s first STEAM activity you will need to use some simple mathematician skills.

Next, choose one of the investigations below:

Then, if you are interested, and have time, you might like to do the other investigations.

Finally, don’t forget to record any notes, results, images or understandings onto your OneNote.

Learning Goal: I can explore my Engineering skills.

Today we will focus on the E in STEAM: Engineering.

First, we know STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.

When we work on science investigations we often need other skills such as technology, engineering, art and maths.

For today’s STEAM activities you will have an opportunity to practise some of your Engineering skills.

Next, choose one of the investigations below (depending on what materials you have at home). 

Investigation A: materials (you only need some of these, not all, just whatever you may have available):

• Icey pole sticks, pencils, books, playing cards, pick up sticks or straws
• Pegs, binder clips or paper clips, blu tack, rubber bands or hair ties

The images are only an example, can you come up with your own solutions?:

Investigation B: materials (you only need some of these, not all, just whatever you may have available):

• Icey pole sticks, pencils, books, playing cards, pick up sticks or straws
• Wooden cubes, Lego blocks, dice or sugar cubes
• Plastic/paper cups

The images are only an example, can you come up with your own solutions?:

Then, if you are interested, and have time, you might like to do one of the other investigations.

Finally, don’t forget to record any notes, results, images or understandings onto your OneNote.

Learning Goal: I can conduct a scientific investigation.

First, think about the word STEAM. Do you know what it means?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.

When we work on science investigations we often need other skills such as technology, engineering, art and maths.

This week you will be given a range STEAM activities that involve two or more of these groups of skills.

For today’s STEAM activities you will need to think like a scientist.

Next, choose one of the investigations below:

Then, if you are interested, and have time, you might like to do one of the other investigations.

Finally, don’t forget to record any notes, results, images or understandings onto your OneNote.