What’s Happening in Science in Term 2 2026
Foundation:
In Term Two, Foundation students will explore different objects and the materials they are made of. They will use their senses to observe and describe the form and function of different materials and recognise similarities and differences. They will discuss which materials are best to use outdoors and investigate what happens to different materials when they get wet. They will use this knowledge to decide which materials are most suitable for a particular purpose. For example, wood is strong, so it is used when building homes, or plastic is waterproof, so it is used to make toys.
Grade 1/2:
During Term Two, our theme will be Spot the Difference. During this unit of study, students will focus on the key understanding that everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways. Students will observe and compare changes in materials, in particular food; explore the use of materials before and after changes; predict how heating and cooling can change foods; and explore how the transfer of energy in the form of heat affects different materials and potentially changes their properties.
Grade 3/4:
In Term Two, students will explore an exciting unit titled Melting Moments. Throughout this unit, they will develop an understanding of how materials change state through the addition or removal of heat (e.g. how solids can turn into liquids, and liquids into solids).Students will investigate and describe the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, identifying similarities and differences across a variety of materials. They will also explore how these properties influence the ways materials are used in everyday life.As part of their learning, students will examine how different materials melt and freeze at different temperatures, building their understanding through observation and hands-on experiences.
Grade 5/6:
During Term Two, our theme will be Change Detectives. During this unit, the main focus will centre on the key understanding that changes to materials can be reversible, such as melting, freezing, and evaporating, or irreversible, such as burning or rusting. Students will investigate and classify physical and chemical changes to materials. They will explore the usefulness of materials in relation to their state, for example, a solid or a liquid at room temperature. They will also explore how heating or cooling causes changes to many materials and will identify reversible and irreversible changes through hands-on activities