BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16381@home-ed.vic.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250306T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250306T140000 DTSTAMP:20250123T002305Z URL:https://home-ed.vic.edu.au/events/maths-and-science-classes-in-abbotsf ord-primary-2025-03-06/ SUMMARY:Maths and Science Classes in Abbotsford - Primary DESCRIPTION:10am to 2pm\n\n$30 per class\n\n \;\n\n*Primary Maths from 10am to 2pm*\n\n\nThis class is designed to inspire curiosity and help you ng learners build confidence in both maths and science. It’s a flexible\ , two-part session with maths followed by a short break\, then a fun scien ce lesson\, although sometimes the two are combined. The content may vary depending on the needs and interests of the students\, making each class u nique and exciting.​\n\nThe maths part of the class focuses on core skil ls\, but the topics will adjust depending on where the students are in the ir learning. Topics might include:\n\nData science: Learn about averages a nd outliers by counting page numbers in Enid Blyton books\, and see first hand how an outlier can dramatically affect the average.\n\nGeometry: Deve lop 2d nets that can be transformed into 3d paper models\, and learn about the difference between area and volume. Soak beetroot shapes in bleach to discover the power of surface to volume area ratio in biology\, and then how organisms use this for adaptive advantage.\n\nBiology: Spectacular tin y molecular machines power our body and our cells. Learn about these throu gh isolating DNA from strawberries\, and using proteins from your own body to break down starch.\n\nAstronomy: Using a real life model of the earth\ , the moon\, and the sun\, students learn how seasons\, solstices\, day an d night are working\n\nCircles: Using circular shapes\, students calculate their own approximation of pi. Learn about where else this fascinating nu mber appears in nature\, and see the beauty and infinite nature of randomn ess through pi art.\n\nEach lesson is designed to be hands-on and interact ive\, allowing students to explore and discover new concepts while connect ing their learning to the real world.\n\nwww.thephischool.com\n\nNicole Da wson\, 0455 730 950\, nicoledawson@thephischool.com\n\nAbbotsford Convent\ , 1 St Heliers Street\, Abbotsford\n\nJan 28\, Feb 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, Marc h 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1\n\n \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home-ed.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/20 25/01/PHI-School-of-Expanded-Education-MathsScience-1.png CATEGORIES:Regular Classes LOCATION:Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers St\, Abbotsford\, Victoria\, Aus tralia GEO:-37.802684;145.002751 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 St Heliers St\, Abbotsfor d\, Victoria\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Abbotsford Convent:geo :-37.802684,145.002751 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20241006T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR