A Wi ScI (Wicked Science Images) Blog @ HNI
Saturday 4 May 2024
What is Happening in Science Tech in Term 2 ?
Science Technology
This term our science classes are studying aspects of the Physical World … in
particular ‘how things move and why they move’.
Within the 4 FORCES, students will study: gravity, friction, static electricity, magnetism, light,
and how energy is transferred to other forms of energy.
We will test the properties, of each of the forces we study, and learn how they affect our
lives, help us survive on Planet Earth and affect the technologies we use.
Important foci are:
To Investigate science ideas … through experimentation.
To develop an understanding of key concepts … improving science literacy.
Thinking Scientifically to express their learning … explaining the Why / Because in all our
observations and asking great questions … being curious.
To become more aware of the Nature of Science … it’s changeability as man learns more
about the world.
Imperative is that students practise good study habits in class:
Listening to others, Observing carefully, Thinking, Following instructions, Recording
accurately, Reviewing learning, Sharing and Challenging Ideas, and Talking the science.
Our groups have made a great start in their science learning this term.
Friday 3 May 2024
Monday 25 March 2024
Sunday 4 February 2024
Monday 22 May 2023
Saturday 17 December 2022
What Does the Breakthrough in 'nuclear fusion' mean for the future of energy on the planet? (the creation of more energy than it takes to produce!!! WOW!)
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/editorial-what-does-the-fusion-breakthrough-mean-for-energy-and-the-planet/IWULKTSIQJARBJT25G6N4AP4ME/
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Saturday 22 October 2022
Sunday 21 August 2022
Friday 19 August 2022
OPEN NIGHT is coming up: ....................... https://youtu.be/M8STpm_HYek
Check out last year's video for a wee glimpse of some science at HNI
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https://youtu.be/M8STpm_HYek
Thursday 30 June 2022
NASA & Rocketlab rocket just launched off into orbit .. WOW !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HptHSdDYHrU
SO year 7s made air pressure bottle-rockets, which flew 40 metres,
and year 8s made match-stick rockets, which flew about 1 1/2 metres,
to CELEBRATE
AND learn a little more about the challenges in 'rocket technology'.
Sunday 2 January 2022
Thursday 28 October 2021
Tuesday 5 October 2021
OUR SCIENCE FAIR ... QUIZ teams ... and the Students whose Projects were chosen to represent HNI at the HB Sc and Tech Fair .. CONGRATUATIONS EVERYONE
Because the HB Fair could not go ahead, June Clark, the HB Science Fair chief judge, came to us for an afternoon.
1st John W, "Is it Smart to be Dense".
2nd Max F, "Bristles Vs Bacteria"
3rd James M and Pete "Comparing Insulation"
Nanogirllab.com ... Have some sciencey , 'creative'-fun in the holidays
Superpowered Lockdown Activities For Kids
Brilliant fun STEM learning - minimal screen time.
Stories, adventures and creative activities helping
children aged 6-11 to keep busy and learning
during lockdown. Watch as your child builds their
own inventions with Nanogirl using only items
found around the house on their mission to become
She’s also on the TVNZ Freeview channel for Home Learning. The link is on the ministry website.
STEM superheroes!
ALSO FUN stories and activities ... https://youtu.be/0M3sfjTGkkM
Saturday 17 July 2021
Science Fair Projects are due to the science room on 30th July between 8 and 9 a.m.
Hi there
(please share with anyone you know doing a science fair project ...
THANKS)
................. I hope you are having an enjoyable holiday. I am confirming that the date to complete science projects by is the 30th July, all
ready for judging. The top 5 year 7 projects, and the top 5 year 8 projects, go
on to the HB Fair, which is on the 20th August. If this is going to be too
difficult for you PLEASE let me know and I will make sure that I accommodate you
and your project. I am so pleased that you are doing one and want you to be able
to do your best, not run out of time. You will earn several academic gold
points, depending how your project goes. .................................
Thank-you for being the fabulous communicative students that you are. I love to
hear how you are getting along. Many thanks and have FUN
from Miss Hawtin ........................ P.S. I have received this from the HB
Fair organisers. You may like to check what they have to say.
.........................
WHAT JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR IN A PROJECT ........ * INNOVATIVE IDEAS –
Judges love students to think outside the box and give them the WOW experiment
or something a little different * A CLEAR Scientific idea ... with a testable
question * A DESIGN that is suitable for the experiment ... step by step
description * REPETITIONS to verify experimental results ... e.g. 6 times * A
LOG BOOK to verify what you have done ... a diary of what you did, dated, data
etc * GOOD DATA ANALYSIS that CORRECTLY interprets results ... graphs, photos
etc * CLEAR, ACCURATE EXPLANATIONS of the experimental results ... plus 'what
next ?' ..........................
In Summary: A project needs to clearly demonstrate the Scientific Method
ie a logical process from an idea to the solution that presents results, then
discusses the results and evaluates the experiment and explains why your results
either support or disagree with your hypothesis or prediction.
....................... Your display and your discussion with the Judges needs
to show YOU understand THIS PROCESS and WHAT YOUR PROJECT IS TELLING YOU.
........................ Similarly for TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS – they need to
closely follow the steps of the Technological Process from CONCEPT to COMPLETION
and be able to accurately explain the CHALLENGES and PROBLEMS along the way and
how they were SOLVED.
Saturday 10 July 2021
Thursday 8 July 2021
Friday 25 June 2021
Thursday 27 May 2021
The Super Bloodmoon ... last viewed in 1982 .. Did you see it tonight?
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/photos-blood-supermoon-rises-over-new-zealand-spectacular-once-in-a-lifetime/JT3WGNCSKTT3AIWCSA2DRHBIVQ/
Saturday 19 December 2020
The Great Conjunction ... when Jupiter and Saturn converge and appear as one, for the first time since 1623. ... 21st Dec ... should look like a cross. (Called the Star of Bethlehem).
Jupiter (left) and Saturn will be the nearest they've been in almost 400 years on Monday.
Jupiter (left) and Saturn will be the nearest they've been in almost 400 years on Monday.
Multimedia reporter, Northern Advocate
The two largest planets in our solar system will reunite for the first time in almost 400 years on Monday in an event named 'The Great Conjunction'.
Jupiter and Saturn, the fifth and sixth planets from the sun respectively, will converge on Monday and appear as one object around sunset for the first time since 1623. While the two planets come close to each other every 20 years, this year will be the first since famed astronomer Galileo was alive that they will intersect.
To spot the rare event, look west towards the setting sun. Then, by using the distance between your outstretched index and little fingers, measure one and a half hand spans to the north (right) and one hand span up and the planets should be clearly seen.
For a photo and more info check this link:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/how-northlanders-can-see-mondays-400-year-celestial-reunion-of-saturn-and-jupiter/FO2IOIE2V7FUKHA7AVYILXYLKM/
Sunday 13 December 2020
Whizkids Christmas Science .. Have some fun at Home
HAVE FUN ... Happy Holidays Everyone
Lava lamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMnY1oXag1M
Tie Dye Milk Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-UhaYgDB4Q
M'n'M Rainbow Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjyyEkfVcxs
Christmas Glitter Slime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xccg1hoUwGo
Density Tower ... Coloured Layers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQo2LPMq0ks
Sunday 22 November 2020
Last night Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles was named Supreme Winner at the 2020 Women of Influence New Zealand awards ... CONGRATULATIONS Siouxsie ... HNI talk about your amazing work in our classes.
It is amazing what you fit into your life.
We loved your visit to HNI, to share your work in bioluminescence, with us!
Thank-you !
Wednesday 18 November 2020
Tuesday 27 October 2020
Saturday 15 August 2020
Sunday 31 May 2020
For those who love space travel ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSA1B9GZ3TU ... and a very cool tour of the space station ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doN4t5NKW-k
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft undocks from the International Space Station on March 8, 2019 after nearly 5 days aboard the orbiting laboratory during the company’s Demo-1 mission for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and descends to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere. Just over 5 hours later, the uncrewed spacecraft splashes down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida and is recovered by SpaceX teams.
Friday 29 May 2020
Monday 4 May 2020
Information for the SCIENCE FAIR is in a google site which has been shared with all students at HNI ... it contains everything you need to know. Term 2 is the term to prepare your project.
Check out this website ... if you have any unanswered questions, you are welcome to contact your teachers.
Tuesday 14 April 2020
Lockdown Teds ... Have been having lots of fun ... what a lot you can learn without stepping out of your bubble ... It's back into 'online learning' tomorrow ... What science can you find in your kitchen, your garden and your toybox?
I challenge you to take some photos OR make a short video of your discoveries ...
We can share them, if you wish.
I wish the shed was in our bubble !
The skateboards . bikes . boogie-boards . tools would have been
SO MUCH FUN!
Teds Observing ANZAC
Back to School for the Teds ... Making Science Videos (Experiments too!) for the Distance Learning Students
Friday 27 March 2020
Doing SCIENCE @ HOME ... I have sent each term 1 sci tech group an invitation to 2 assignments on Hapara.
You can choose
either, both or something of your own choosing for the last week of the term.
They look like this:
1. The Science of Kindness 2.The FORCE of Static Energy
Have fun & remember to get out in the sun and fresh air too.
either, both or something of your own choosing for the last week of the term.
They look like this:
1. The Science of Kindness 2.The FORCE of Static Energy
Have fun & remember to get out in the sun and fresh air too.
Sunday 15 March 2020
CAN YOU FEEL THE FORCE??? ......... Magnets! They're in every little device you cannot do without! ................ Can you remove the IRON from your breakfast cereal? Why is iron needed in your body and how does it get around? Why would we not exist if the Earth were not one big magnet? SOOOO many questions ....
Let's CELEBRATE the 14th March ... a very significant day for science. ... All for CURIOSITY !
On this day 141 years ago, physicist Albert Einstein was born in Germany.
And then two years ago, on this same day, the world lost another great mind of science - Stephen Hawking. His brilliance is missed every day.
It also happens to be Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant π, which is seen across the natural world. Of course these are all coincidences, but it's a good day to celebrate science and, above all, curiosity.
Enjoy the Song ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HRkKznJoZA
And then two years ago, on this same day, the world lost another great mind of science - Stephen Hawking. His brilliance is missed every day.
It also happens to be Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant π, which is seen across the natural world. Of course these are all coincidences, but it's a good day to celebrate science and, above all, curiosity.
Enjoy the Song ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HRkKznJoZA
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