Mathematics / Science / Research Project / Chinese
We are excited to announce that Hawker Area School has joined the Children's University program, which is operated by the University of Adelaide. The Children's University is an international organization that encourages students to participate in various learning experiences outside of school hours. Students who complete 30 hours of learning experience will be eligible to attend a graduation ceremony at University of Adelaide.
We will be organizing lunchtime activities that students can count towards their hours. There are three categories of activities: online portal, learning destinations, and regular restricted activities. Students will have access to an online portal where they can complete a variety of activities such as cooking, music, and DIY at home. Students who visit a learning destination such as a library, museum, art gallery, or camping can count the hours. Students can also count a maximum of 10 hours for each type of regular restricted activity, such as sports or volunteering.
In Years 7-10 Science, our students have been learning about natural disasters and making 3D designs using Makers Empire. They have also learned about chemical science this term, including atomic structure and the periodic table. Students have been using red cabbage to make a pH indicator to test the pH values of different solutions, including lemon juice, baking soda, and water. They have also learned about chemical reactions by mixing vinegar and baking soda to create a volcano.
In Years 7-10 Mathematics, students have been studying various topics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. They used patten blocks to revise fraction multiplication.
In Chinese, students have also learned basic Chinese characters and culture, solving ancient Chinese puzzles, and Chinese calligraphy using traditional brushes. Students watched the famous Chinese story, Journey to the West animation, as part of their language learning experience.
In the nutrition program, students have learned about the daily consumption of sugar, sodium, and fats and the harmful impacts of over-consuming these nutrients. They have debated about the safety of genetically modified organisms. The program has been fun for the students and has allowed them to gain valuable knowledge about nutrition and healthy eating habits.
We are excited about the learning experiences that our students are receiving and hope that they will continue to participate in the Children's University program. Thank you for your continued support.
