Our Family Science Night Anderson’s
Creek Primary School celebrated National Science Week this year with a Family
Science Night. The school was a hive of activity as students, parents and
teachers participated in an assortment of hands-on experiments.
The
evening encouraged everyone to explore light and sound, force and movement,
environmental science and a variety of chemical reactions. There were
experiments to engage all ages such as: bubble blowing, clucking chickens,
making bath bombs, blobs in a bottle and a nature sensory table. The aim was to
promote science inquiry skills involving questioning and predicting. Many
attempts were made to create something out of play dough that could float or to
use static power to make a ghost dance.
A
group of dedicated Grade 5 students capably performed demonstrations throughout
the evening. Their presentations included making quicksand, erupting volcanoes
and creating crazy putty. The students enjoyed the experience saying they felt
nervous at first but as the evening went on, they had relaxed and were having
fun. The students reflected on the evening and said if given the chance, they
would love to do it again.
Overall,
the event was a great success and was enjoyed by everyone in the school
community.
The involvement of students from prep to grade 6 all contributed to the fun had and learning experienced on the night. 
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