Create a short story (atleast 4-5 paragraphs) writing about A POWER BLACKOUT!
Where is the story set? What causes the power to go out? What happens to the characters in the dark?
Is there a hero to save the day?
Remember a ‘Sizzling Start’ to your story – and a title that grabs your attention! Get writing, or type it up on a Word document and send it to Mr.A at davea@woodfordps.vic.edu.au
**the best stories can be posted for everyone to read!
Learning About Plastics
Read the information about plastics below and place each sentence into either of these headings – PLUS (positive) MINUS (negative) or INTERESTING.
Plastics are a processed material used to make things such
as bank notes, milk containers, toys and clothing.
Where do plastics come from?
Most plastics today are manufactured from oil which
is a valuable, limited resource. Some plastics can
be recycled.
Properties and uses of plastic
All plastics are easy to shape. Objects made from plastics
are generally lighter than similar objects made of other
materials.
Some plastics do not let electricity or heat pass through
them, and can be used to keep us safe. Unlike glass, most
plastics do not shatter when dropped and so will not break
or cut people.
Plastics are waterproof. They will not rot like wood or rust like
steel. This means that objects made from plastic last for a
long time.
The future
Scientists are researching ways to develop biodegradable
plastics that are made from renewable resources such as
plants. For example, one Australian company has invented a
new type of plastic made from corn starch.
Is your mealworm growing? Is it becoming an adult?
Some animals change a lot over their lifetime, others just seem to get bigger!
Has your mealworm changed? Which animals change a lot in their life?
Below are 2 animals which change, a cute lion cub changes into the king of the jungle!
A baby sea turtle (hatchling) doesn’t change too much – it just gets BIGGER!
Activity – Choose an animal to draw, firstly when it is young then when it’s an adult.
Year 1 & 2 students could label the features which change on your chosen animal.
Color your pictures and send a photo of them to Mr.A at davea@woodfordps.vic.edu.au
Where does electrical energy come from?
The electrical energy we use is generated by power stations. Most power stations in Australia burn fossil fuels, usually coal, to generate energy. Coal is burnt to release heat energy that heats water. The water turns into steam. The steam rushes past turbines (devices with blades), which then spin. The turbines are connected to generators. As the turbines spin, wires or magnets in the generators spin transforming movement energy into electrical energy.
Activity 1. Draw your own images of this process
How does electrical energy get to our homes?
Power stations that produce electricity are usually a long way from places that use it.
To get to those places, the electrical energy goes through a lot of steps before it reaches our homes and factories:
• After being produced in the power station, lots of electrical energy is transferred
along high voltage transmission lines to local substations.
• These substations use power poles to distribute electrical energy to places around them.
• The electrical energy goes through a transformer drum before reaching your house so that it is the right voltage for your appliances to use safely.
Activity 2. Draw your own images of this process
Which bag will do the job best?
You and four friends have a dilemma: you need to carry five items in five different bags.
Which object would be best placed in which bag?
Identify which bag would be best suited to carry the 5 listed objects below and explain your choice.
1. A plastic binder
2. Some muddy shells
3. A watermelon
4. A wet towel
5. Some frozen ice poles
*Create a table like the one below and complete.
Bag Made of; Object to carry Explain
| Thin Material
Thick material Thin Plastic Thick Plastic Paper |
Many kids grow up to look like their Mum or their Dad. Do you look like either of your parents?
If you take a close look you may find you share some similar features to your parents.
1.Make a table like the one below
2. List things which are similar between you and your mum, and you and your dad!
HOW AM I THE SAME
MUM DAD
Been in the fridge this morning? Cooked your toast?
How many times have you already used Electricity today??
**Choose 3 of these activities you have used electricity for and write down how you could have performed the same task WITHOUT using electricity.
***email your completed work back to Mr.A at davea@woodfordps.vic.edu.au
Choose 3 of the scenarios below and draw your characters appropriately dressed for each activity. List the materials your chosen clothing is made from. Plastic Gloves? Rubber Boots? Leather jacket?
*Going into dark, damp caves *Going walking in the snow *Exploring underwater/scuba diving *Going into space *Going into the desert *Going for a walk in the wet, tangled jungle *Going for a walk in the scrub *Going for a hike up a mountain *Going shopping *Weeding the garden *Weeding the prickly garden *Running in a competition *Going surfing *Building a snowman *Going to the markets *Mountain bike riding *Washing a car *Going out in windy weather *Going dancing *Going to school *Playing soccer *Working in a rubbish tip *Doing the washing up *Bee keeping *Boxing *Travelling on a plane *Going to bed in winter *Going to bed in summer *Making mud Pies
email your completed work back to Mr.A at davea@woodfordps.vic.edu.au
Mr.A’s little newborn son Sam is now 4 months old, and is growing everyday. As are you.
Play the clip above and watch Lotte grow as she gets her portrait photo is taken throughout her life from when she is born until she turns 20 years old.
For your science lesson – find 5 pictures of people from newspapers or magazines and stick them into your workbook in order from who you believe is the youngest person to the oldest. Underneath each picture write down how old you think each person is.
