SPECTRA Science Awards
Spectra is an initiative of the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) with funding assistance from CSIRO Education, to encourage investigation in science by young children. Junior Spectra is designed for Years 2-4 and Spectra is designed for Years 5 and above.
Children investigate topics as varied as Fun with Chemistry, Pets and Gardens to Inventing and Designing. Each topic card costs $9 and forms with information and a sign in slip are available at the school office.
Visit the ASTA website to find list of topics and samples of activity cards.
Spectra is available to all students in Years 1-6 and is coordinated by Mrs Rao.
Children investigate topics as varied as Fun with Chemistry, Pets and Gardens to Inventing and Designing. Each topic card costs $9 and forms with information and a sign in slip are available at the school office.
Visit the ASTA website to find list of topics and samples of activity cards.
Spectra is available to all students in Years 1-6 and is coordinated by Mrs Rao.
Spectra activity leads to authentic teaching and learning opportunity
Nikita from Year 3 built an amazing 'Learning Robot' for her Spectra topic Inventing and Designing. She used the 'robot' to teach a group during KBs reading groups on Friday morning. The session was a great success - the younger students were completely engaged and Nikita demonstrated a flair for teaching that was wonderful to see. Thanks, Nikita!