As the stars turned above us and the Earth spun in perfect rhythm, we sat still, marvelling at how God set our planet in motion with such precision and care.
Our Year 1 excursion to SciTech last term was full of excitement and wide-eyed moments of discovery. As part of our Science and HASS Geography units, this was a hands-on opportunity to explore God’s incredible creation through the lens of inquiry. The children used their science inquiry skills of observing, predicting, and asking thoughtful questions, as they explored the exhibits, investigating movement, forces, and materials. Each display was different to each other and gave the students a chance to experiment independently. Some required them to build, others used their body movements or challenged the student’s problem solve. It was also such a joy for the students to have our parent helpers join in on this learning experience.
One of the highlights was the puppet show about materials. It was a cheerful and creative performance that helped students understand how everyday items can be described, sorted, and grouped based on their observable properties. Through storytelling, students deepened their understanding as they engaged with concepts like texture, hardness, and flexibility. Then, we entered the Planetarium. As the stars turned above us and the Earth spun in perfect rhythm, we sat still, marvelling at how God set our planet in motion with such precision and care. We learned about the Earth’s rotation, the change of seasons, and the movement of the stars and the moon, all linking back to our Earth and Space Science curriculum.
This excursion was more than just a fun day out – it was a rich extension of our classroom learning, deeply connected to our Science and our HASS, particularly in understanding why there are different seasons and how weather and seasons affect the environment and our daily lives. Most importantly, it reminded us that learning is a gift, and God’s creation is a vast and beautiful classroom.
Psalm 19:1 – “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”
