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Electrical Circuits
This year we were able to make electrical circuits, using
two wires, a battery and a small light bulb. We made
incomplete and complete circuits and when we made
a complete circuit the bulb would light up. We also
guessed if a certain circuit was complete or incomplete
then tested our theories.
Isabella Smuts
Learning about circuits was both intriguing and frustrating.
I found it exciting, building electrical transferring devices
was something brand new to me. When we finally got to
the building activities, that wire plugged not into just one
light bulb, but the one in my brain. It was so interesting
to learn about electricity and wires. This was one of my
favourite natural science lessons!
Molly E lbaba
Advertise a Country
In term 3 we had to advertise a country and I have
to say it was amazing. It was a good opportunity for
us because we became the teacher. We had to do
research and teach ourselves about a new country,
then advertise it to the class. School is about having fun
and knowing when it’s time to learn and listen. When
you listen and take notes, school becomes easier and
that is what makes it fun to learn.
Hayden Coetzee
I looked forward to my oral since we got the rubric. I was
quite nervous, but I didn’t stay up all night worrying about
it. I learnt how to project my voice in an advertising way,
which helped me become more confident. But (there’s
always a but) I loved learning different things about my
chosen country (England) which was fun!
Emily Volker
Self-propelled Cars
It was so much fun to make car models – to build them
and decorate them. We built them at the Cape Town
Science Centre during our Term 3 trip. We used a
balloon to make the car move. This was a fun project.
Jessica Butler
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