Activity Challenges

Years 3-4, National Science Curriculum Level 2

What is the purpose of the Activity Challenges?

• To get students interested in and working on a series of sciences activities
• As the activities are well within the capability of average students, they:
  • encourage student initiative
  • provide a tangible reward (certificate with stickers)
  • don't involve teachers in a lot of extra work

How does it work?

• Students choose one of four topic sheets:
  • Pondering on Plants (The Living World)
  • Tantalising Toys (The Physical World)
  • World of Water (The Material World)
  • Weather Watch (Planet Earth and Beyond)
• Stickers are placed by the teacher on the activity sheet once it is completed by the student
• A certificate is given once all activities are completed
• A pack contains all the topic sheets
• 1 pack for 10 students is $25

When can students do the activities?

• They can be done at school and home
• 4-6 weeks per activity sheet is recommended

How much help should students be given?

• The activities are designed for Years 3-4 and most should be able to work on them by themselves
• Offer praise and occassionally some advice if there are problems
• Encourage students to use a variety of sources to get information

What about the less able/very able students?

• There is a varied menu of activities on each sheet to choose from

What does it cost?

• Students pay for their sheets to their school Science coordinator
• Home schoolers please email Nick Atkins to sort out individual orders
• Costs are listed on the Order Form