This term, our Year 2 students embarked on an exciting journey through the world of mixtures and solutions. Through hands-on activities, they explored how different materials combine, interact, and change, fostering curiosity and teamwork.

One of the term’s highlights was creating fun concoctions like Crazy Cornflour, and Fun Fluids. These experiments allowed students to get creative while observing the fascinating properties of everyday materials. For example, Crazy Cornflour, a non-Newtonian fluid, amazed students by behaving as both a liquid and a solid, depending on how it was handled. Fun Fluids introduced them to mixtures that don’t blend easily, sparking curiosity about the properties of liquids.

Aligned with the Year 2 Science curriculum, the unit helped students understand how materials change when mixed and physically manipulated. It also encouraged collaboration, as students worked in groups to discuss their observations and share their findings.

Overall, this unit has been a fantastic blend of fun, creativity, and scientific learning, with students gaining valuable insights into the world of mixtures—all while enjoying the messy and memorable experiences along the way!

Jacinta Lauder, Donna Symms, Ashlee Lord & Deborah Brown | Year 2 Teachers